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Irish News for September 2009 : Page 5
Irish News, Sep 11, 2009
Women Paid 22% Less Than Male Colleagues
Government statistics published today have revealed women are being paid 22% less than males in the workplace. The findings by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) revealed the size of t...
Women Paid 22% Less Than Male Colleagues
Government statistics published today have revealed women are being paid 22% less than males in the workplace. The findings by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) revealed the size of t...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2009
No Coalition With FF Say Labour
Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has rubbished speculation that Labour might enter into power with Fianna Fáil after the next election. Mr Gilmore denied any deal would be cut with the governing party aft...
No Coalition With FF Say Labour
Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has rubbished speculation that Labour might enter into power with Fianna Fáil after the next election. Mr Gilmore denied any deal would be cut with the governing party aft...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2009
Voters To Use Lisbon To Show Disapproval In Gov
An anti-Lisbon website Voteno.ie has claimed voters will show their disapproval in the Government by voting no in the upcoming crucial referendum. The website launched their 'No to Lisbon' referendum...
Voters To Use Lisbon To Show Disapproval In Gov
An anti-Lisbon website Voteno.ie has claimed voters will show their disapproval in the Government by voting no in the upcoming crucial referendum. The website launched their 'No to Lisbon' referendum...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2009
Reform Of FÁS Practices 'Underway'
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Mary Coughlan has said work is already underway to address bad practice at FÁS. Mary Coughlan was responding to a report published today from the Comptroller and ...
Reform Of FÁS Practices 'Underway'
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Mary Coughlan has said work is already underway to address bad practice at FÁS. Mary Coughlan was responding to a report published today from the Comptroller and ...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2009
Cowen Launches Drug Strategy
The Taoiseach has today launched a the latest Government strategy for tackling Ireland's illegal drug use. Significantly, Brian Cowen conceded the issue of drug abuse continued to be one of the most ...
Cowen Launches Drug Strategy
The Taoiseach has today launched a the latest Government strategy for tackling Ireland's illegal drug use. Significantly, Brian Cowen conceded the issue of drug abuse continued to be one of the most ...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2009
Prices Rise For First Time In Year
In what is being considered as a possible "green shoot" indicating the slow return to growth, Government figures have revealed consumer prices rose by 0.4% last month. The rise is the first increase ...
Prices Rise For First Time In Year
In what is being considered as a possible "green shoot" indicating the slow return to growth, Government figures have revealed consumer prices rose by 0.4% last month. The rise is the first increase ...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2009
Labour Wades Into Public Sector Pay Debate
The Labour Party leader has stepped into the ongoing fray over mooted public sector pay reductions. Following recent urges to the Government from think tanks and even indications from the Taoiseach t...
Labour Wades Into Public Sector Pay Debate
The Labour Party leader has stepped into the ongoing fray over mooted public sector pay reductions. Following recent urges to the Government from think tanks and even indications from the Taoiseach t...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2009
Man Arrested During Naas Drug Seizure
A man has been arrested in County Kildare after the seizure of a quantity of class A drugs. Gardai made the arrest and seized a quantity of cocaine following a search operation in Naas, Co.Kildare l...
Man Arrested During Naas Drug Seizure
A man has been arrested in County Kildare after the seizure of a quantity of class A drugs. Gardai made the arrest and seized a quantity of cocaine following a search operation in Naas, Co.Kildare l...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2009
NAMA Bill To Be Published Today
A revised version of the Government's controversial asset management plan is to be published today. The Bill, which will outline the functions and powers of the National Asset Management Agency (NAM...
NAMA Bill To Be Published Today
A revised version of the Government's controversial asset management plan is to be published today. The Bill, which will outline the functions and powers of the National Asset Management Agency (NAM...
Irish News, Sep 10, 2009
Decision Due On Zoe Group Survival
Developer Liam Carroll's Zoe group is today waiting to hear in the High Court whether it will survive, for the second time. The High Court is expected to announce its decision today on whether to app...
Decision Due On Zoe Group Survival
Developer Liam Carroll's Zoe group is today waiting to hear in the High Court whether it will survive, for the second time. The High Court is expected to announce its decision today on whether to app...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2009
Ireland's Transport System To Be Overhauled
Greater Dublin's public transport system is to be overhauled following the announcement of a new Public Transport Bill to end the 77-year-old method for licensing public transport routes. Minister fo...
Ireland's Transport System To Be Overhauled
Greater Dublin's public transport system is to be overhauled following the announcement of a new Public Transport Bill to end the 77-year-old method for licensing public transport routes. Minister fo...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2009
Ahern Speaks Out Over Armagh Bomb
Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has spoken out in condemnation of the people who planted a huge bomb on a roadside in south Armagh last week. Army experts defused the huge 600lb bomb, which had a comma...
Ahern Speaks Out Over Armagh Bomb
Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has spoken out in condemnation of the people who planted a huge bomb on a roadside in south Armagh last week. Army experts defused the huge 600lb bomb, which had a comma...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2009
Cowen 'Unequivocal' No Vote Would Cost Jobs
In his most blunt address on the upcoming Lisbon vote yet, the Taoiseach has said he is "unequivocal" that a 'No' vote would cost Ireland jobs. Speaking yesterday at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on...
Cowen 'Unequivocal' No Vote Would Cost Jobs
In his most blunt address on the upcoming Lisbon vote yet, the Taoiseach has said he is "unequivocal" that a 'No' vote would cost Ireland jobs. Speaking yesterday at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2009
Body Of Irishman Found In Brisbane River
A body, believed to be that of an Irishman who went missing in Australia at the weekend, has been recovered in the Brisbane river. 24-year-old Shane O'Halloran went missing on Saturday night after fa...
Body Of Irishman Found In Brisbane River
A body, believed to be that of an Irishman who went missing in Australia at the weekend, has been recovered in the Brisbane river. 24-year-old Shane O'Halloran went missing on Saturday night after fa...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2009
Labour Party Meet For Think-In
The Labour Party are meeting in Waterford today for their annual 'think-in' ahead of the resumption of the Daíl in October. Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore, along with Labour Party's TDs, Senators...
Labour Party Meet For Think-In
The Labour Party are meeting in Waterford today for their annual 'think-in' ahead of the resumption of the Daíl in October. Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore, along with Labour Party's TDs, Senators...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2009
120,000 Customers Double-Charged By BOI
It has emerged 120,000 Bank of Ireland customers have been double charged when using their Laser card over the weekend. According to reports this morning, some Laser card holders who used their cards...
120,000 Customers Double-Charged By BOI
It has emerged 120,000 Bank of Ireland customers have been double charged when using their Laser card over the weekend. According to reports this morning, some Laser card holders who used their cards...
Irish News, Sep 9, 2009
Possible End To Tax Relief For Irish Artists
The 30-year-old tax relief for Ireland's musicians, writers and artists could be coming to an end following this weeks report from the Tax Commission. Since former Prime Minister Charles Haughey's ta...
Possible End To Tax Relief For Irish Artists
The 30-year-old tax relief for Ireland's musicians, writers and artists could be coming to an end following this weeks report from the Tax Commission. Since former Prime Minister Charles Haughey's ta...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2009
Irishman Killed During Portugal Attack
The badly beaten body of a Irish holiday maker has been discovered in the popular tourist destination of Portugal. Paul Houston, 51, and president of Greencastle Golf Club, was found in the fishing v...
Irishman Killed During Portugal Attack
The badly beaten body of a Irish holiday maker has been discovered in the popular tourist destination of Portugal. Paul Houston, 51, and president of Greencastle Golf Club, was found in the fishing v...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2009
Tax Changes Blasted
The Government has been slammed by opposition leaders and trade unions as it moves to introduce a new raft of taxes. The new taxes have emerged from a recommendation by the Commission on Taxation, w...
Tax Changes Blasted
The Government has been slammed by opposition leaders and trade unions as it moves to introduce a new raft of taxes. The new taxes have emerged from a recommendation by the Commission on Taxation, w...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2009
Aid Sought For Dairy Farmers
Ireland, along with 14 other EU states, have called for greater protection of currently troubled dairy farmers. Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith yesterday attended the EU council of agriculture...
Aid Sought For Dairy Farmers
Ireland, along with 14 other EU states, have called for greater protection of currently troubled dairy farmers. Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith yesterday attended the EU council of agriculture...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2009
Councillors Oppose Lisbon Treaty
A coalition of 135 town and county councillors has joined forces in opposition of the Lisbon Treaty. The group includes Socialist Party councillors, members of the Labour Party, the People Before Pro...
Councillors Oppose Lisbon Treaty
A coalition of 135 town and county councillors has joined forces in opposition of the Lisbon Treaty. The group includes Socialist Party councillors, members of the Labour Party, the People Before Pro...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2009
Developers Push For Inclusion In NAMA Plan
The State's developers have called on the Government to include them in the current formulation of the National Assets Management Agency Plan. The controversial NAMA plan, which will be used to take...
Developers Push For Inclusion In NAMA Plan
The State's developers have called on the Government to include them in the current formulation of the National Assets Management Agency Plan. The controversial NAMA plan, which will be used to take...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2009
Talks At Teva Begin After Layoff Announcement
Talks will begin today at the Teva Pharmaceuticals plant in Co Waterford after a host of job cuts were announced. Workers were heard last Friday the company would cease within 12 months with the los...
Talks At Teva Begin After Layoff Announcement
Talks will begin today at the Teva Pharmaceuticals plant in Co Waterford after a host of job cuts were announced. Workers were heard last Friday the company would cease within 12 months with the los...
Irish News, Sep 8, 2009
Fine Gael Reveal Election Priorities
As the second day of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party meeting in Cavan unfolds, the party has revealed what will its focus issues will be during the next general election. An alternative approach to...
Fine Gael Reveal Election Priorities
As the second day of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party meeting in Cavan unfolds, the party has revealed what will its focus issues will be during the next general election. An alternative approach to...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2009
Woman Remanded Over Dublin Murder
A 36-year-old woman has been remanded in custody at Dublin District Court, charged with the murder of her husband at a house in Tallaght at the weekend. Paul Byrne, 48, was found at a house at Páirc ...
Woman Remanded Over Dublin Murder
A 36-year-old woman has been remanded in custody at Dublin District Court, charged with the murder of her husband at a house in Tallaght at the weekend. Paul Byrne, 48, was found at a house at Páirc ...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2009
Talks Continue In Bid To Free Irish Aid Worker
The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin has held a second day of talks with government ministers in Sudan in a bid to secure the release of two GOAL aid workers, including a Dublin woma...
Talks Continue In Bid To Free Irish Aid Worker
The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin has held a second day of talks with government ministers in Sudan in a bid to secure the release of two GOAL aid workers, including a Dublin woma...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2009
Libya 'To Resist' IRA Victims' Compensation Claims
Libya will resist demands for compensation payouts from the families of victims of IRA bombings, Sky News has reported. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, told Sky News ...
Libya 'To Resist' IRA Victims' Compensation Claims
Libya will resist demands for compensation payouts from the families of victims of IRA bombings, Sky News has reported. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, told Sky News ...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2009
Irish Jockey Killed In Suspected Arson Attack
An up-and-coming Irish jockey was one of the people killed in a suspected arson attack in a block of flats in north Yorkshire at the weekend. Galway-born Jamie Kyne, 18, died in the blaze at the flat...
Irish Jockey Killed In Suspected Arson Attack
An up-and-coming Irish jockey was one of the people killed in a suspected arson attack in a block of flats in north Yorkshire at the weekend. Galway-born Jamie Kyne, 18, died in the blaze at the flat...
Irish News, Sep 7, 2009
New Swords College Facility Opens
Ireland's Minister for Lifelong Learning, Seán Haughey, has opened new facilities at the Institute of Business and Technology, in Swords village, north Co Dublin. The Institute is a private college, ...
New Swords College Facility Opens
Ireland's Minister for Lifelong Learning, Seán Haughey, has opened new facilities at the Institute of Business and Technology, in Swords village, north Co Dublin. The Institute is a private college, ...
Irish News, Sep 4, 2009
Lisbon Is 'Significant Challenge'
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has today admitted the Government faces a "significant challenge" to get the Lisbon Treaty ratified in the upcoming October 2nd vote. Responding to the latest Irish T...
Lisbon Is 'Significant Challenge'
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has today admitted the Government faces a "significant challenge" to get the Lisbon Treaty ratified in the upcoming October 2nd vote. Responding to the latest Irish T...
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