Irish News for November 2009 : Page 6

Irish News, Nov 3, 2009
Corrib Pipeline Decision Deferred
The final decision on the controversial Corrib gas pipeline in Co Mayo has been deferred by An Bord Pleanála. The planning authority has asked Shell Ireland, who are responsible for building the avi...
Irish News, Nov 3, 2009
C Diff Hits Drogheda Hospital
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has been hit by an outbreak of the C Diff bacteria, leading to a number of services being suspended. The outbreak of Clostridium Difficile (C Diff) has meant ...
Irish News, Nov 3, 2009
Czech Court Rules In Favour Of Lisbon
The final hurdle to the Lisbon treaty has fallen after a ruling by the Czech Constitutional Court finding that the Lisbon Treaty is not incompatible with the country's constitution. The Czech Republ...
Irish News, Nov 3, 2009
'Poppy Day' Remembrance For Drogheda
Former soldiers from both sides of the Irish border are to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in Co Louth this Remembrance weekend. In a now annual event, the ex-service men and women will honour the World W...
Irish News, Nov 3, 2009
'Stand-Off' Forces North By-Election
A 'unionist stand-off' in the North has prompted a council by-election, which could cost local ratepayers up to £30,000. In Craigavon, Co Armagh, the Traditional Unionist Voice councillor Mark Russel...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2009
Kidnap Priest Video Reveals 'Vital Clues'
A video of the captive priest Fr Sinnott has been released by his Philippine kidnappers, and is thought to contain "vital clues" to his exact location. The video, obtained by reporters at the weekend...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2009
'Liquid Ecstacy' Party Leaves Eight Hospitalized
Up to eight Halloween revelers are now recovering in hospital after taking 'liquid ecstacy' at a party in Dublin. Gardai in Blanchardstown are investigating the incident following a party, which too...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2009
Culloden Winning Cross Border Battle
Hotels across NI are getting an early Christmas present. Over the summer, hotels were already said to be 'weathering the economic downturn' better than their counterparts in the Irish Republic, and n...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2009
National Swine Flu Vaccinations Begin
The Irish swine flu vaccination programme has began, as the Department of Health and Children describes the pandemic as a "national public health emergency". Some 400,000 at-risk people are to receiv...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2009
Robinson Challenged On 'No Pope' McCrea
A nationalist assemblyman has challenged the Stormont First Minister to respond to the controversial Anti-Pope sentient voiced by a fellow DUP member. The SDLP's Declan O'Loan said Peter Robinson mu...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2009
Ryanair See Soaring Profits Fly
Budget airline Ryanair has revealed a rise in first-half profits by 80% for the year. Releasing the figures today, the company said its first half results were so strong it could reverse its long-st...
Irish News, Nov 2, 2009
Survey Shows Decline In Pubs And Restaurants
A survey published today has revealed an extensive half-decade decline in pubs and restaurants, according to a major drinks organization The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) today published it...