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Ryanair defends employment terms against pilot complaints
Ryanair has become involved in a fresh row with disgruntled pilots over employment conditions.
1 hour, 47 minutes ago

SF seeks clarification on Justice Minister's allegations against Wallace
Sinn Féin is seeking clarification from the Justice Minister Alan Shatter on his sources of information regarding the allegations against Wexford TD Mick Wallace.4 hours, 38 minutes ago

Man arrested in connection with 80s sex-assault complaints released
A man in his 60s, arrested by gardaí in Waterford investigating a number of sexual assault complaints, has today been released without charge.4 hours, 42 minutes ago

New opinion poll shows gains for Sinn Féin
A new opinion poll just out shows gains for Sinn Féin at the expense of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
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Ukip hits new high in latest opinion poll
Support for the UK Independence Party has reached a record 19%, according to a poll which saw both Labour and the Tories losing ground.
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Assad: I will not flee from my responsibilities
Syrian president Bashar Assad said he will not step down before elections are held in his war-ravaged country.5 hours, 41 minutes ago » latest

Female politicians help block women's rights legislation in Afghanistan
Conservative religious politicians in Afghanistan blocked legislation today aimed at strengthening provisions for women’s freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience.7 hours, 25 minutes ago

Tories under fire for 'swivel-eyed loons' jibe at activists
David Cameron has given his backing to Tory co-chairman Lord Feldman after he denied being responsible for alleged comments describing grassroots party activists as “swivel-eyed loons”.




































Ireland today:
Some sunny spells are expected in the far south, but it will be mostly cloudy elsewhere. There will be heavy rain across northern regions throughout the morning and this will spread south through the afternoon. Light to moderate north-westerly winds. Max temp 10-13C (50-55F).