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Irish News, Jun 11, 2012
Man Fighting For Life After Attack
A man has been left fighting for his life following a serious assault in west Dublin. The 25-year-old suffered serious head injuries in the attack in Wheatfield Avenue, Clondalkin, at about 1am today...
Man Fighting For Life After Attack
A man has been left fighting for his life following a serious assault in west Dublin. The 25-year-old suffered serious head injuries in the attack in Wheatfield Avenue, Clondalkin, at about 1am today...
Irish News, Jun 11, 2012
New Outpatient Department Opens At Mater Hospital
A new outpatient department, capable of dealing 220,000 patients a year, has opened at Dublin's Mater hospital. An online check-in system is also to be introduced at the facility, which will allow pa...
New Outpatient Department Opens At Mater Hospital
A new outpatient department, capable of dealing 220,000 patients a year, has opened at Dublin's Mater hospital. An online check-in system is also to be introduced at the facility, which will allow pa...
Irish News, Jun 11, 2012
ESB Redundancies Package 'Over-Subscirbed'
A voluntary redundancy scheme aimed at shedding 700 jobs at the ESB is over-subscribed, in spite of fears by management that they would struggle to achieve the target. Brendan Ogle, head of the ESB G...
ESB Redundancies Package 'Over-Subscirbed'
A voluntary redundancy scheme aimed at shedding 700 jobs at the ESB is over-subscribed, in spite of fears by management that they would struggle to achieve the target. Brendan Ogle, head of the ESB G...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2012
Barrett Calls For Inquiry Into Wallace Tax Affairs
Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett has written to the Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Members' Interests, Thomas Pringle, asking him to convene an inquiry into the controversy surrounding Wexford TD...
Barrett Calls For Inquiry Into Wallace Tax Affairs
Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett has written to the Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Members' Interests, Thomas Pringle, asking him to convene an inquiry into the controversy surrounding Wexford TD...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2012
10 Year Sentence In 'Distressing' Rape Case
In a case described by the judge as “distressing” a 25-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years at the Central Criminal Court in Cork after he was convicted of raping a woman. Further described as b...
10 Year Sentence In 'Distressing' Rape Case
In a case described by the judge as “distressing” a 25-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years at the Central Criminal Court in Cork after he was convicted of raping a woman. Further described as b...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2012
Record Number Of Beaches Receive Blue Flag Award
A record number of Irish beaches have received prestigious Blue Flag awards. 87 awards, three more than last year, have been handed out for this summer with Donegal, Mayo and Kerry having the biggest...
Record Number Of Beaches Receive Blue Flag Award
A record number of Irish beaches have received prestigious Blue Flag awards. 87 awards, three more than last year, have been handed out for this summer with Donegal, Mayo and Kerry having the biggest...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2012
Bus Sex Offender Jailed
A man who sexually assaulted six women on various buses in Dublin has been sentenced to three years in jail with the final 16 months suspended. 34-year-old Piotr Rownicki, of Seagrove Close, Finglas,...
Bus Sex Offender Jailed
A man who sexually assaulted six women on various buses in Dublin has been sentenced to three years in jail with the final 16 months suspended. 34-year-old Piotr Rownicki, of Seagrove Close, Finglas,...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2012
Tom McFeely's Wife Loses €10m Dublin 4 House
The wife of bankrupt developer Tom McFeely has been given seven weeks by the Dublin Circuit Civil Court to find alternative accommodation following possession of their Dublin 4 home being granted to N...
Tom McFeely's Wife Loses €10m Dublin 4 House
The wife of bankrupt developer Tom McFeely has been given seven weeks by the Dublin Circuit Civil Court to find alternative accommodation following possession of their Dublin 4 home being granted to N...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2012
Family Of Keith Mills 'Disgusted' By Sentence For Killer
Paul Rice was today sentenced to five years for the manslaughter of his best friend, Keith Mills, in December 2008. 26-year-old Mr Rice said he “just snapped” and attacked Mills after he hit his sist...
Family Of Keith Mills 'Disgusted' By Sentence For Killer
Paul Rice was today sentenced to five years for the manslaughter of his best friend, Keith Mills, in December 2008. 26-year-old Mr Rice said he “just snapped” and attacked Mills after he hit his sist...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2012
High Court Judge Advised To Close Facebook Page
A new High Court judge has been advised he should close his Facebook page. One of the latest appointees to the High Court, Colm Mac Eochaidh, yesterday posted on his Facebook page: "Just to let you k...
High Court Judge Advised To Close Facebook Page
A new High Court judge has been advised he should close his Facebook page. One of the latest appointees to the High Court, Colm Mac Eochaidh, yesterday posted on his Facebook page: "Just to let you k...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2012
Suspended Sentence For Trinity Lecturer Who Threw Man Over Wall
A Trinity College lecturer, who left a man with severe head injuries after throwing him over a 15ft drop, received a six year suspended sentence yesterday. 35-year-old John Whipple claimed he attacke...
Suspended Sentence For Trinity Lecturer Who Threw Man Over Wall
A Trinity College lecturer, who left a man with severe head injuries after throwing him over a 15ft drop, received a six year suspended sentence yesterday. 35-year-old John Whipple claimed he attacke...
Irish News, Jun 8, 2012
'Living Will' Bill Debated In Dáil
A ‘living will’ bill, which would allow people to set out the level of treatment they wish to receive should they become terminally ill or incapacitated and unable to communicate, was today debated in...
'Living Will' Bill Debated In Dáil
A ‘living will’ bill, which would allow people to set out the level of treatment they wish to receive should they become terminally ill or incapacitated and unable to communicate, was today debated in...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2012
New Report Reveals Hospital Consultation Waiting Times
New figures show that over 800 patients have been waiting four years or more to be seen by a consultant at a hospital outpatient department, after being referred by their family doctor. According to ...
New Report Reveals Hospital Consultation Waiting Times
New figures show that over 800 patients have been waiting four years or more to be seen by a consultant at a hospital outpatient department, after being referred by their family doctor. According to ...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2012
Irish Water Must Not Be Privatised Says Committee
The new Irish Water utility must remain in public ownership, an all-party Oireachtas Committee has said. Adding that all profits must be reinvested in the provision of water and treatment of waste wa...
Irish Water Must Not Be Privatised Says Committee
The new Irish Water utility must remain in public ownership, an all-party Oireachtas Committee has said. Adding that all profits must be reinvested in the provision of water and treatment of waste wa...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2012
Warnings Issued Over Heavy Rainfall
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning with heavy rainfall forecast across the country over the next two days. Meteorologist Gerald Fleming said that the forecast is for "a month's rain in two days...
Warnings Issued Over Heavy Rainfall
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning with heavy rainfall forecast across the country over the next two days. Meteorologist Gerald Fleming said that the forecast is for "a month's rain in two days...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2012
Garda Ombudsman Appeal For Witnesses After Man's Death
The Garda Ombudsman is appealing for witnesses after a man died after being arrested in Co Mayo. Paraic O'Donnell, 39, from Achill Sound in Co Mayo, was arrested at Cox's when Gardaí were called to a...
Garda Ombudsman Appeal For Witnesses After Man's Death
The Garda Ombudsman is appealing for witnesses after a man died after being arrested in Co Mayo. Paraic O'Donnell, 39, from Achill Sound in Co Mayo, was arrested at Cox's when Gardaí were called to a...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2012
Union Threatens Ballot Action Over Bus Eireann Cuts
The National Bus and Rail Union has threatened to ballot for industrial action if its 2,500 workers' allowances, sick leave and holidays are slashed. The major Bus Eireann union, representing almost ...
Union Threatens Ballot Action Over Bus Eireann Cuts
The National Bus and Rail Union has threatened to ballot for industrial action if its 2,500 workers' allowances, sick leave and holidays are slashed. The major Bus Eireann union, representing almost ...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2012
Over €240,000 In Unspent Allowances Returned To Government
New figures have revealed that TDs and senators returned more than €240,000 in unspent allowances to the State's coffers last year. The new figures come after revamped expenses rules, within which Oi...
Over €240,000 In Unspent Allowances Returned To Government
New figures have revealed that TDs and senators returned more than €240,000 in unspent allowances to the State's coffers last year. The new figures come after revamped expenses rules, within which Oi...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2012
Rates Increase Forces Closure Of Landmark Store
A 35-year-old landmark family business is to close, blaming crippling commercial rates and competition from flat-pack suppliers. Liam O’Brien’s father opened ‘Tim O’Brien and Sons’ in 1977, but it wi...
Rates Increase Forces Closure Of Landmark Store
A 35-year-old landmark family business is to close, blaming crippling commercial rates and competition from flat-pack suppliers. Liam O’Brien’s father opened ‘Tim O’Brien and Sons’ in 1977, but it wi...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2012
Convicted Solicitor Alleges He Committed Fraud 'Under Threat'
Former solicitor, David O’Shea, has been remanded in custody until sentencing next week for 26 couts of fraudulently taking money. A court heard how the 44-year-old was alleged under threat infamous ...
Convicted Solicitor Alleges He Committed Fraud 'Under Threat'
Former solicitor, David O’Shea, has been remanded in custody until sentencing next week for 26 couts of fraudulently taking money. A court heard how the 44-year-old was alleged under threat infamous ...
Irish News, Jun 7, 2012
Supreme Court Dismisses Jim Kennedy's Appeal
The Supreme Court has upheld a High Court decision rejecting businessman Jim Kennedy’s attempt to stop his trial over alleged corrupt payments for land rezoning. The charges are in connection with th...
Supreme Court Dismisses Jim Kennedy's Appeal
The Supreme Court has upheld a High Court decision rejecting businessman Jim Kennedy’s attempt to stop his trial over alleged corrupt payments for land rezoning. The charges are in connection with th...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2012
Surgeon Faces Charges After 15 Month Delay In Cancer Diagnosis
A Dublin based surgeon is facing two allegations of poor professional performance at a Medical Council fitness-to-practise committee after a patient did not receive his results of a biopsy for skin ca...
Surgeon Faces Charges After 15 Month Delay In Cancer Diagnosis
A Dublin based surgeon is facing two allegations of poor professional performance at a Medical Council fitness-to-practise committee after a patient did not receive his results of a biopsy for skin ca...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2012
Fine Gael TD 'Won't Surrender To Illness'
Fine Gael TD Nicky McFadden has said she will not surrender to her recently diagnosed Motor Neurone Disease and will continue to serve her constituency. The 49-year-old Longford Westmeath representat...
Fine Gael TD 'Won't Surrender To Illness'
Fine Gael TD Nicky McFadden has said she will not surrender to her recently diagnosed Motor Neurone Disease and will continue to serve her constituency. The 49-year-old Longford Westmeath representat...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2012
Go-Ahead For New Law To Resolve Garda Warrant Issues
New legislation to sort out the problems that arose as a result of a Supreme Court ruling on search warrants issued by gardai has been given the go-ahead by the government. The Supreme Court ruling l...
Go-Ahead For New Law To Resolve Garda Warrant Issues
New legislation to sort out the problems that arose as a result of a Supreme Court ruling on search warrants issued by gardai has been given the go-ahead by the government. The Supreme Court ruling l...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2012
Speeding Motorcyclist Was Carrying Half Kilo Of Cannabis
A motorcyclist who failed to stop for gardaí while speeding was later found to be transporting €10,000 worth of cannabis. Limerick Gardaí arrested the motorcyclist following a high-speed pursuit. Th...
Speeding Motorcyclist Was Carrying Half Kilo Of Cannabis
A motorcyclist who failed to stop for gardaí while speeding was later found to be transporting €10,000 worth of cannabis. Limerick Gardaí arrested the motorcyclist following a high-speed pursuit. Th...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2012
Dublin Waste Firm Told To Stop Using Farm Site
Three Dublin-based waste companies have been told by the Environmental Protection Agency to stop using a facility at a Co Kildare farm to dispose of residual black bin waste. Greyhound, Thorntons and...
Dublin Waste Firm Told To Stop Using Farm Site
Three Dublin-based waste companies have been told by the Environmental Protection Agency to stop using a facility at a Co Kildare farm to dispose of residual black bin waste. Greyhound, Thorntons and...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2012
Richard Dawkins Calls On Catholics To Be Honest About Believes
Scientist and author Prof Richard Dawkins has said people who describe themselves as Catholic but do not accept the church’s key teachings should be “honest” and admit they no longer belong to the fai...
Richard Dawkins Calls On Catholics To Be Honest About Believes
Scientist and author Prof Richard Dawkins has said people who describe themselves as Catholic but do not accept the church’s key teachings should be “honest” and admit they no longer belong to the fai...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2012
Gay Couple Challenge Civil Partnership Act
Dr Ann Louise Gilligan and partner Senator Katherine Zappone are to issue a fresh legal challenge this week in their fight to be married under Irish law. The new challenge, which is set to be heard i...
Gay Couple Challenge Civil Partnership Act
Dr Ann Louise Gilligan and partner Senator Katherine Zappone are to issue a fresh legal challenge this week in their fight to be married under Irish law. The new challenge, which is set to be heard i...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2012
Bus Éireann Meets With Unions To Discuss Cost Saving Measures
Bus Éireann has told unions that it is seeking annual cost savings of €20m, with €9m coming from payroll savings. The bus operator has said while it is not seeking redundancies or cuts in basic pay a...
Bus Éireann Meets With Unions To Discuss Cost Saving Measures
Bus Éireann has told unions that it is seeking annual cost savings of €20m, with €9m coming from payroll savings. The bus operator has said while it is not seeking redundancies or cuts in basic pay a...
Irish News, Jun 6, 2012
Child Dies After Freak Holiday Accident
A 2-year-old child has died following a freak accident in which she was struck by a caravan trailer while on holidays. Erin Thomson was hit by the trailer while playing on a remote beach in Co Mayo. ...
Child Dies After Freak Holiday Accident
A 2-year-old child has died following a freak accident in which she was struck by a caravan trailer while on holidays. Erin Thomson was hit by the trailer while playing on a remote beach in Co Mayo. ...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloud and rain soon clearing away eastwards this evening. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry with just the odd shower. Winds easing down. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
