Ireland
Unions warned over pay cuts deal
Public servants face compulsory redundancies unless they accept a new deal on cuts in pay and pensions, the Government has warned.
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Good news for O2 customers - in Dublin
O2 customers can expect to surf the net on their phone much faster from now on.1 hour, 16 minutes ago
Gilmore: Apple tax avoidance report not an issue for Irish govt
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore says a US senate report which found Apple used Ireland to avoid paying tens of billions of euro in tax is not an issue for the government.1 hour, 55 minutes ago
Dementia death toll hits new high in NI
The number of deaths from dementia in Northern Ireland hit a new high of 1,400 last year, it was revealed.3 hours, 13 minutes ago
New UK power plants carry low risk for Irish people, study says
The Radiological Protection Institute said that eight new nuclear power plants being built in the UK carry a very low threat to the health of Irish people.3 hours, 24 minutes ago
Survivor recalls events as inquest into TitBonhomme tragedy opens
The sole survivor of the Tit Bonhomme tragedy off the west Cork coast last year has been giving evidence today at the inquest into the deaths of five men in the incident.3 hours, 49 minutes ago
New northern Ireland prisoner ombudsman named
Tom McGonigle, a Criminal Justice Inspector, is to be the new Northern Ireland Prisoner Ombudsman.3 hours, 54 minutes ago
Scientists identify strain of blight responsible for potato famine
Scientists have identified a unique strain of blight which they believe triggered Ireland's potato famine in the mid-19th century.3 hours, 52 minutes ago
Dundon applies to High Court for stay on murder trial
Limerick man John Dundon has applied to the High Court for a stay on his trial for the murder of Garryowen rugby player Shane Geoghegan.4 hours, 12 minutes ago
Barrister contests Taoiseach claim
A leading barrister has rejected claims from the Taoiseach and Health Minister that proposed legislation to change Ireland’s strict abortion regime does not alter existing laws.4 hours, 31 minutes ago
Deaths caused by smoking in home rivals road deaths according to study
The number of deaths caused by smoking in the home could be as high as road deaths - according to new research led by NUI Galway.4 hours, 36 minutes ago
MEP Paul Murphy rips up property tax form in European Parliament
An Irish MEP has ripped up his property tax return in the European Parliament.
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Tánaiste expresses support as Shatter prepares to make statement in the Dáil
The Tánaiste has expressed his full support for the Justice Minister Alan Shatter, who is to make a statement at 7pm tonight on the Mick Wallace affair in the Dáil.5 hours, 36 minutes ago
Happy new ear campaign demand meeting with Taoiseach
The parents of deaf children who are campaigning for cochlear implants are demanding a meeting with the Taoiseach Enda Kenny.5 hours, 41 minutes ago
Government urged to clamp down on rogue construction operators
The government is being urged to clamp down on people who are working in construction while drawing the dole.5 hours, 48 minutes ago
Eurovision a ratings hit for RTÉ
Ireland may have come last in this year's Eurovision - but it seems the show was a ratings hit for the state broadcaster.5 hours, 56 minutes ago
Leading barrister says government will need to rethink proposed abortion laws
A leading barrister said the government will need to rethink the proposed abortion laws when it comes to appeals such as if a woman is refused a termination under the suicide ground.6 hours, 4 minutes ago
Tánaiste defends tax system after Apple accused of using Ireland as tax haven
The Tánaiste has been defending Ireland's tax system after a US Senate report accused the iPhone makers Apple of using Ireland as a way of avoiding billions of euro in tax.6 hours, 38 minutes ago
Bank of Ireland eases mortgage hikes policy
The Bank of Ireland today partially backtracked on a steep rise in mortgage rates for customers who thought their repayments were fixed for life.7 hours, 19 minutes ago
Danny Healy-Rae set for TV
Danny Healy-Rae is to be the subject of a German documentary. 7 hours, 20 minutes ago
Call for information campaign on new climate change laws
The head of the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment has warned that new climate change laws need to be introduced in tandem with an information campaign.7 hours, 35 minutes ago
New proposals reached on Croke Park II after overnight talks
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said a new set of proposals has been reached between public sector unions and the Government on the Croke Park 2 agreement.7 hours, 44 minutes ago
Conflict studies institute launched
Former Northern Ireland arms decommissioning inspector Martti Ahtisaari will officially launch a new conflict studies institute at Queen’s University Belfast today.7 hours, 48 minutes ago
Cardinal snubs Taoiseach on abortion
Boston cardinal Sean O’Malley skipped a college commencement in protest at its decision to honour Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who backs laws to permit abortion.8 hours, 6 minutes ago
Drugs crisis organisation call for decriminalisation of drug use
A drugs crisis organisation is urging the Government to treat drug use as a health issue instead of a criminal one.8 hours, 15 minutes ago
Parents warned about letting their baby sleep in the bed
Parents are being warned sharing a bed with their baby increases the risk of cot death.8 hours, 30 minutes ago
Two in custody in connection with murder of Cavan man
Two men remain in Garda custody this morning over the murder of a man in Cavan last year.8 hours, 56 minutes ago
Committee to hear from junior health minister on proposed abortion laws
The final day of hearings on the proposed abortion laws will hear from lawyers and the junior health minister today.8 hours, 56 minutes ago
Inquest to begin into West Cork trawler tragedy
The inquest is due to open today into the deaths of five men who died when their trawler sank at the mouth of Glandore Harbour in West Cork over a year ago.21 hours, 16 minutes ago
Bomb made safe after sanitation worker discovers device
An improvised bomb has been made safe in the Tallaght area of Dublin.21 hours, 19 minutes ago
Protests as Taoiseach receives honorary doctorate in Boston
A small group of demonstrators has gathered outside Boston College in protest at Taoiseach Enda Kenny's presence at the college's commencement ceremony.21 hours, 59 minutes ago » latest
Secondary teachers approve industrial action if pay is cut
Secondary teachers have voted for industrial action in the event that the Government pushes through pay cuts.22 hours, 54 minutes ago
Almost half of robbers receive sentences of three years or less
Almost half of all those jailed for robbery are sentenced to three years or less behind bars, new figures show.23 hours, 41 minutes ago
Judge tells teen drug dealer: Plant flowers or risk jail
A young offender, who was caught with €675 worth of cocaine, has been told he must spend the next six months planting flowers if he wants to avoid a sentence.23 hours, 50 minutes ago
Celebrity's file accessed 80 times on Garda database 'out of curiosity'
A celebrity was looked up more than 80 times on the internal garda database, it has emerged.1 day, 5 minutes ago » latest
Hogan: Revenue will pursue unpaid Household Charge fees
Revenue Commissioners will be pursue people who have not paid the Household Charge, Environment Minister Phil Hogan has warned.1 day, 37 minutes ago » latest
Charity blames Irish 'culture of humiliation' for high rate of male suicide
A suicide charity is warning that the "culture of humiliation" in Ireland is pushing young men to take their own lives.1 day, 46 minutes ago » latest
Shatter: I didn't use private information on Wallace driving incident
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said he discovered during a Garda briefing that Independent TD Mick Wallace was stopped for using a mobile phone while driving.1 day, 3 hours, 17 minutes ago » latest
Hayes: Government may settle for less than €300m target in pay talks
Junior Finance Minister Brian Hayes has said that the Government may lower its savings target for public-sector wages from €300m this year to €250m.1 day, 3 hours, 46 minutes ago » latest
Number of abuse allegations against Catholic church increasing
There has been a slight increase in the number of allegations of abuse being reported to the National Board for the Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.1 day, 4 hours, 6 minutes ago
Gardaí accessing PULSE system inappropriately, data protection office says
Certain gardaí have been accessing the garda PULSE system inappropriately to look at information on celebrities, according to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
