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    Pat Rabbitte, Minster for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

    Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte has said he would prefer to see more money go towards investment from the sale of state assets. More »Plea over sale of state assets

    Sinn Fein graffitti is seen painted on the wall of a shop on the Beechmount Parade near the Falls road in West Belfast

    DUBLIN (Reuters) - Sinn Fein, the former political wing of guerrilla group the Irish Republican … More »Sinn Fein support in Ireland leaps to …

    Gardai appealed for witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed in a road crash in Co Cavan

    A motorcyclist has been killed in a road crash in Co Cavan. More »Motorcyclist killed in Cavan crash

    • Demonstrators claim changes to pupil-teacher ratios could see many small schools close their doors
      Protests held at education cuts Press Association - 20 hours ago

      Protests against planned education cuts have been held in counties Mayo and Donegal. More »Protests held at education cuts

      Demonstrators claim changes to pupil-teacher ratios could see many small schools close their doors

      Protests against planned education cuts have been held in counties Mayo and Donegal.

    • The government hopes to raise 160 million euro with the new 100 euro charge on households
      Demonstrations over household tax Press Association - 20 hours ago

      Demonstrators have taken to the streets across the country to protest about the government's controversial household tax. More »Demonstrations over household tax

      The government hopes to raise 160 million euro with the new 100 euro charge on households

      Demonstrators have taken to the streets across the country to protest about the government's controversial household tax.

    • Ireland's Tommy Bowe is tackled as he goes for a try against Italy at the Aviva Stadium during the next Six Nations rugby match in Dublin
      Ireland finish strongly to see off Italy Padraic Halpin - Reuters - 23 hours ago

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland recorded the first victory of their interrupted Six Nations campaign on Saturday, finishing strongly to beat Italy 42-10 in the Aviva Stadium … More »Ireland finish strongly to see off Italy

      Ireland's Tommy Bowe is tackled as he goes for a try against Italy at the Aviva Stadium during the next Six Nations rugby match in Dublin

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland recorded the first victory of their interrupted Six Nations campaign on Saturday, finishing strongly to beat Italy 42-10 in the Aviva Stadium at the beginning of a daunting run of four games in successive weekends. Two tries from Tommy Bowe and one each for Keith Earls, Tom Court and Andrew Trimble …

    • The woman was taken to Sligo General Hospital where she was later pronounced dead
      Elderly woman killed in car crash Press Association - Sat, Feb 25, 2012

      An 82-year-old woman has been killed in a car crash in Co Roscommon. More »Elderly woman killed in car crash

      The woman was taken to Sligo General Hospital where she was later pronounced dead

      An 82-year-old woman has been killed in a car crash in Co Roscommon.

    • A 30-year-old died in hospital after the single-vehicle accident on the Ennis to Tulla Road on Friday night
      Man killed in Co Clare road crash Press Association - Sat, Feb 25, 2012

      One man has died and another is in a serious condition in hospital following a car crash in Co Clare. More »Man killed in Co Clare road crash

      A 30-year-old died in hospital after the single-vehicle accident on the Ennis to Tulla Road on Friday night

      One man has died and another is in a serious condition in hospital following a car crash in Co Clare.

    • Bank of Ireland UK deposits to escape government guarantee Reuters - Fri, Feb 24, 2012

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Deposits made with Bank of Ireland's UK businesses will not be protected under Ireland's expensive government guarantee scheme from the end of March, … More »Bank of Ireland UK deposits to escape government guarantee

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Deposits made with Bank of Ireland's UK businesses will not be protected under Ireland's expensive government guarantee scheme from the end of March, Ireland's finance minister said in a notice published on Friday. Bank of Ireland, the country's largest lender, saw its deposits grow by 8 billion euros …

    • A new household charge will fund public services including footpaths
      Law firm probing bogus tax memo Press Association - Fri, Feb 24, 2012

      A top law firm has launched an investigation into a bogus memo that claims to have come from the company advising the public on paying the household charge. More »Law firm probing bogus tax memo

      A new household charge will fund public services including footpaths

      A top law firm has launched an investigation into a bogus memo that claims to have come from the company advising the public on paying the household charge.

    • High-visibility traffic gardai will man the most dangerous stretches of road in Dublin
      Gardai target accident blackspots Press Association - Fri, Feb 24, 2012

      Traffic gardai have launched a checkpoint blitz targeting high-risk accident blackspots. More »Gardai target accident blackspots

      High-visibility traffic gardai will man the most dangerous stretches of road in Dublin

      Traffic gardai have launched a checkpoint blitz targeting high-risk accident blackspots.

    • Gardai confirmed a toddler has died on a ghost estate in Athlone
      Report ordered after boy drowns Press Association - Fri, Feb 24, 2012

      Council chiefs have been ordered to report on the state of a ghost estate where a two-year-old boy drowned on Thursday. More »Report ordered after boy drowns

      Gardai confirmed a toddler has died on a ghost estate in Athlone

      Council chiefs have been ordered to report on the state of a ghost estate where a two-year-old boy drowned on Thursday.

    • Finance Minister Michael Noonan's wife Florence has died aged 68
      Minister Michael Noonan's wife dies Press Association - Fri, Feb 24, 2012

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny has expressed his condolences to Finance Minister Michael Noonan, whose wife has died. More »Minister Michael Noonan's wife dies

      Finance Minister Michael Noonan's wife Florence has died aged 68

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny has expressed his condolences to Finance Minister Michael Noonan, whose wife has died.

    • The Economic and Social Research Institute thinks the economy will grow on an annual basis for the first time in three years
      Experts forecast 0.9% growth rate Press Association - Fri, Feb 24, 2012

      The economy will have grown throughout last year for the first time since 2007, economists have predicted. More »Experts forecast 0.9% growth rate

      The Economic and Social Research Institute thinks the economy will grow on an annual basis for the first time in three years

      The economy will have grown throughout last year for the first time since 2007, economists have predicted.

    • Irish economy to recover gradually in 2012, 2013 - think-tank Reuters - Fri, Feb 24, 2012

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's economy will grow 0.9 percent this year and more than double that rate in 2013, a government-funded research body said on Friday, weathering … More »Irish economy to recover gradually in 2012, 2013 - think-tank

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's economy will grow 0.9 percent this year and more than double that rate in 2013, a government-funded research body said on Friday, weathering austerity at home to track and likely outpace a gradual upturn in the euro zone. The forecast for this year from the Economic and Social Research Institute …

    • One of three people who were allegedly caught in a Co Longford furniture factory was shot
      Man shot during burglary arrested Press Association - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

      A man suspected of being a burglar who was shot during a break-in has been arrested. More »Man shot during burglary arrested

      One of three people who were allegedly caught in a Co Longford furniture factory was shot

      A man suspected of being a burglar who was shot during a break-in has been arrested.

    • Archbishop Diarmuid Martin says truly Catholic schools must be saved for parents who want their children educated within a religious framework
      Call to protect Catholic schools Press Association - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

      The Government has an obligation to protect schools that are truly Catholic from being stripped of church control, the Archbishop of Dublin has said. More »Call to protect Catholic schools

      Archbishop Diarmuid Martin says truly Catholic schools must be saved for parents who want their children educated within a religious framework

      The Government has an obligation to protect schools that are truly Catholic from being stripped of church control, the Archbishop of Dublin has said.

    • The Mater site in Dublin was the proposed location for the Children's Hospital of Ireland
      Reilly in children's hospital vow Press Association - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

      The Government has insisted it remains 100% committed to the long-awaited national children's hospital as it ordered experts to explain why planners rejected the Mater … More »Reilly in children's hospital vow

      The Mater site in Dublin was the proposed location for the Children's Hospital of Ireland

      The Government has insisted it remains 100% committed to the long-awaited national children's hospital as it ordered experts to explain why planners rejected the Mater site.

    • Garda have confirmed a toddler has died on a ghost estate in Coosan, just outside Athlone
      Toddler drowns at ghost estate Press Association - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

      A toddler has drowned in a small pool of water in a ghost estate, gardai have confirmed. More »Toddler drowns at ghost estate

      Garda have confirmed a toddler has died on a ghost estate in Coosan, just outside Athlone

      A toddler has drowned in a small pool of water in a ghost estate, gardai have confirmed.

    • Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he wants 'unemployed people to be at the front of the queue'
      Benefit threat to help jobless work Press Association - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

      A new Government scheme to cut dole queues could see the unemployed stripped of benefits unless they sign up for back-to-work initiatives. More »Benefit threat to help jobless work

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he wants 'unemployed people to be at the front of the queue'

      A new Government scheme to cut dole queues could see the unemployed stripped of benefits unless they sign up for back-to-work initiatives.

    • Early school-leavers and young girls brought up in poverty are more likely to become homeless, a report shows
      Many homeless women were abused Press Association - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

      Seven out of 10 women living on the street suffered violence or abuse as children, a new study has revealed. More »Many homeless women were abused

      Early school-leavers and young girls brought up in poverty are more likely to become homeless, a report shows

      Seven out of 10 women living on the street suffered violence or abuse as children, a new study has revealed.

    • The rate of inflation rose by 2.2 per cent in the year to January
      Inflation at 2.2% as fuel costs up Press Association - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

      The cost of living rose by 2.2% in the year to January, official figures have revealed. More »Inflation at 2.2% as fuel costs up

      The rate of inflation rose by 2.2 per cent in the year to January

      The cost of living rose by 2.2% in the year to January, official figures have revealed.

    • Frank Carson, pictured in 2009
      Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson dies at 85 AFP - AFP - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

      Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson, a stalwart of hugely popular British light entertainment shows in his 1970-80s heyday, died on Wednesday aged 85 his spokesman  … More »Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson dies at 85

      Frank Carson, pictured in 2009

      Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson, a stalwart of hugely popular British light entertainment shows in his 1970-80s heyday, died on Wednesday aged 85 his spokesman announced.

    • Italy are looking for a boost following defeats against France and England this season
      Brunel determined not to let Ireland dictate in Six Nations Barnaby Chesterman - AFP - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

      Italy coach Jacques Brunel says Italy must stop Ireland dictating the tempo of their Six Nations clash if they are to come away from Dublin with a positive result on … More »Brunel determined not to let Ireland dictate in Six Nations

      Italy are looking for a boost following defeats against France and England this season

      Italy coach Jacques Brunel says Italy must stop Ireland dictating the tempo of their Six Nations clash if they are to come away from Dublin with a positive result on Saturday.

    • Jimmy Deenihan TD (left) and AIB chief David Hodgkinson viewing a Jack B Yeats painting
      Bank donates artworks to taxpayers Press Association - Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      Bailout lender Allied Irish Bank has revealed it is giving something back to the taxpayer - a Jack B Yeats masterpiece worth more than 1 million euro and 38 other valuable … More »Bank donates artworks to taxpayers

      Jimmy Deenihan TD (left) and AIB chief David Hodgkinson viewing a Jack B Yeats painting

      Bailout lender Allied Irish Bank has revealed it is giving something back to the taxpayer - a Jack B Yeats masterpiece worth more than 1 million euro and 38 other valuable artworks.

    • Gardai at the scene in Ballycormack, Bagnalstown, Co Carlow, where two related men have been found dead on neighbouring farms
      Families 'numb' over farm deaths Press Association - Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      The family of two brothers-in-law found dead on neighbouring farms in a suspected murder-suicide have been devastated and numbed by the tragedy, a local priest said. More »Families 'numb' over farm deaths

      Gardai at the scene in Ballycormack, Bagnalstown, Co Carlow, where two related men have been found dead on neighbouring farms

      The family of two brothers-in-law found dead on neighbouring farms in a suspected murder-suicide have been devastated and numbed by the tragedy, a local priest said.

    • Medics have recorded a huge rise in youngsters being left in paediatric emergency departments, including Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin
      Fury at child hospital overcrowding Press Association - Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      A 700% rise in the number of sick children left lingering in paediatric emergency departments has been recorded by senior medics. More »Fury at child hospital overcrowding

      Medics have recorded a huge rise in youngsters being left in paediatric emergency departments, including Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin

      A 700% rise in the number of sick children left lingering in paediatric emergency departments has been recorded by senior medics.

    • Ireland raises asset sales target to 3 billion euros Lorraine Turner and Padraic Halpin - Reuters - Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish government raised its target for the sale of state assets to 3 billion euros (2.5 billion pounds) on Wednesday, unveiling a final list of … More »Ireland raises asset sales target to 3 billion euros

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish government raised its target for the sale of state assets to 3 billion euros (2.5 billion pounds) on Wednesday, unveiling a final list of utilities set to go on the block headed by the energy business of its Bord Gais utility. The government had previously said it was looking to raise 2 billion …

    • Brendan Howlin has said the Irish economy will benefit from the sale of state assets
      3bn euro in state assets to be sold Press Association - Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      A 3 billion euro sell-off of state assets has been unveiled by the Government with parts of the ESB and Bord Gais energy divisions topping the privatisation list. More »3bn euro in state assets to be sold

      Brendan Howlin has said the Irish economy will benefit from the sale of state assets

      A 3 billion euro sell-off of state assets has been unveiled by the Government with parts of the ESB and Bord Gais energy divisions topping the privatisation list.

    • Irish government to unveil asset sale list Reuters - Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish government will provide a final list of assets on Wednesday that are to be hived off to pay down debt. State assets worth between 2-3 billion … More »Irish government to unveil asset sale list

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish government will provide a final list of assets on Wednesday that are to be hived off to pay down debt. State assets worth between 2-3 billion euros will go on the block, including the retail division of gas supply company Bord Gais, according to a report in the Irish Independent. The Minister …

    • Ireland's Prime Minister Enda Kenny addresses the media following the Invest In Ireland forum at New York University, in New York
      Irish PM says legal advice on referendum likely in 2/3 weeks Reuters - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said on Tuesday that the state's lawyer is likely to advise within "two to three weeks" on whether the country needs … More »Irish PM says legal advice on referendum likely in 2/3 weeks

      Ireland's Prime Minister Enda Kenny addresses the media following the Invest In Ireland forum at New York University, in New York

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said on Tuesday that the state's lawyer is likely to advise within "two to three weeks" on whether the country needs to hold a referendum on a new EU treaty that includes tougher fiscal rules. Irish attitudes towards Europe have cooled during the country's financial crisis …

    • Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has cut the number of legacy posts to be axed in Deis schools to 193
      U-turn made over cuts to schools Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      The Government has been forced into a U-turn over cuts to disadvantaged schools with more than half the original redundancies proposed being retained. More »U-turn made over cuts to schools

      Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has cut the number of legacy posts to be axed in Deis schools to 193

      The Government has been forced into a U-turn over cuts to disadvantaged schools with more than half the original redundancies proposed being retained.

    • Irish PayPal expansion to create 1,000 jobs
      Irish PayPal expansion to create 1,000 jobs AFP - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      US online payments giant PayPal is to create 1,000 new jobs in Ireland in a major expansion of its operations in the eurozone member, Prime Minister Enda Kenny said on … More »Irish PayPal expansion to create 1,000 jobs

      Irish PayPal expansion to create 1,000 jobs

      US online payments giant PayPal is to create 1,000 new jobs in Ireland in a major expansion of its operations in the eurozone member, Prime Minister Enda Kenny said on Tuesday.

    • PayPal's new European operations centre will be in the town of Dundalk
      Irish PayPal expansion to create 1,000 jobs AFP - AFP - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      US online payments giant PayPal is to create 1,000 new jobs in Ireland in a major expansion of its operations in the eurozone member, Prime Minister Enda Kenny said on … More »Irish PayPal expansion to create 1,000 jobs

      PayPal's new European operations centre will be in the town of Dundalk

      US online payments giant PayPal is to create 1,000 new jobs in Ireland in a major expansion of its operations in the eurozone member, Prime Minister Enda Kenny said on Tuesday.

    • Melanie McCarthy-McNamara was shot dead on February 7 in a housing estate in Tallaght in a drive-by attack
      Family anger at gun suspect hearing Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      The family of a teenage girl murdered in a drive-by shooting has told the suspected killer to rot during an angry court confrontation. More »Family anger at gun suspect hearing

      Melanie McCarthy-McNamara was shot dead on February 7 in a housing estate in Tallaght in a drive-by attack

      The family of a teenage girl murdered in a drive-by shooting has told the suspected killer to rot during an angry court confrontation.

    • Enda Kenny defended Xi Jinping's claims that no nation is perfect when it comes to human rights
      Kenny defends human rights stance Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended his decision not to challenge the Chinese vice-president over specific human rights violations in the communist country. More »Kenny defends human rights stance

      Enda Kenny defended Xi Jinping's claims that no nation is perfect when it comes to human rights

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended his decision not to challenge the Chinese vice-president over specific human rights violations in the communist country.

    • Colin Ireland, who admitted torturing gay men to death, has died in prison, apparently from natural causes
      Torture-killer Ireland dies in jail Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      A killer who was told he would never be released from jail after being convicted of torturing gay men to death almost 20 years ago has died in prison. More »Torture-killer Ireland dies in jail

      Colin Ireland, who admitted torturing gay men to death, has died in prison, apparently from natural causes

      A killer who was told he would never be released from jail after being convicted of torturing gay men to death almost 20 years ago has died in prison.

    • Taoiseach Enda Kenny has hinted that he will not be sacking any of his ministers as the Government prepares to mark a year in office
      Cabinet ministers stay, hints Kenny Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny has hinted he will not be sacking any of his Cabinet ministers following a year-end review of their performance. More »Cabinet ministers stay, hints Kenny

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny has hinted that he will not be sacking any of his ministers as the Government prepares to mark a year in office

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny has hinted he will not be sacking any of his Cabinet ministers following a year-end review of their performance.

    • Ireland's players practice after their Six Nations rugby union match against France was cancelled in Saint Denis
      Ireland retain side chosen for postponed France match John Mehaffey in London - Reuters - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      (Reuters) - Ireland named an unchanged side on Tuesday for Saturday's Six Nations championship match against Italy in Dublin after their last fixture against France was … More »Ireland retain side chosen for postponed France match

      Ireland's players practice after their Six Nations rugby union match against France was cancelled in Saint Denis

      (Reuters) - Ireland named an unchanged side on Tuesday for Saturday's Six Nations championship match against Italy in Dublin after their last fixture against France was postponed because of a frozen pitch.

    • Online payments company PayPal has unveiled a massive jobs boost
      PayPal to hire 1,000 more staff Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      Online payments company PayPal is to hire 1,000 new staff at a new European operations centre in Dundalk. More »PayPal to hire 1,000 more staff

      Online payments company PayPal has unveiled a massive jobs boost

      Online payments company PayPal is to hire 1,000 new staff at a new European operations centre in Dundalk.

     
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