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New hotel to create 100 jobs

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:38:22 GMT

One hundred jobs are to be created with the opening a new luxury hotel in Dublin next year.

Census results show that Irish population is ageing

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:05:36 GMT

The number of young adults in the State has fallen by more than 10 per cent since 2006, new results of the April 2011 survey have shown.

Treaty text 'will not change'

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:05:36 GMT

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore have both insisted there will be no changes to the text of the fiscal treaty on which the Irish electorate will vote in next week's referendum.

Dáil adjourns ahead of referendum

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:33:21 GMT

The Dáil had its last discussion this morning on the fiscal treaty before the referendum takes place next Thursday.

Drop in health insurance numbers

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:17:08 GMT

A further 75,000 people could drop their private health insurance cover by the end of the year, the regulator for the sector has forecast.

Forsey sentencing is adjourned

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:28:31 GMT

Sentencing of a former Fine Gael town councillor, who was last week found guilty on corruption charges, has been adjourned till next month.

Court quashes kidnap convictions

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:28:30 GMT

The Court of Criminal Appeal has quashed the convictions of and ordered a retrial of three men jailed for the kidnapping of the family of a Securicor driver and forcing him to hand over €2.28 million in cash.

Double killer 'to be out in weeks'

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:28:29 GMT

Double killer John Gallagher could be released within “a few weeks” Minister for Justice Alan Shatter said today.

Germany and France at odds as euro falls

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:40:21 GMT

EU leaders sought to advance a new plan to stimulate economic growth as Germany and France laid out opposing strategies to tackle the debt crisis, raising fresh questions about Europe’s ability to overcome the debacle.

McAreavey suspect accuses police

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:35:50 GMT

One of the men charged with murdering Michaela McAreavey alleges that police tried to suffocate him with a towel and held his head in a bucket of water while he was interrogated, a court in Mauritius heard.

Eurobonds 'for discussion' at EU summit, says Kenny

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:45:44 GMT

Talks are underway in Brussels tonight at the informal dinner of heads of government hosted by Hermann van Rompuy, president of the European Council.

'Gaps' in healthcare for LGBT people

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:37:31 GMT

Gay, lesbian and bisexual people are at risk of receiving inadequate healthcare because of assumptions and prejudices among some healthcare workers, a leading advocate for the LGBT community has warned.

Smithwick considers 'negative reporting'

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:37:31 GMT

The chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal has said he may set aside a day in which legal representatives may address some of the negative publicity garnered by their clients in media reports of the tribunal’s hearings.

Men 'seen' at McAreavey room

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:17:49 GMT

An eyewitness saw the two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey emerge from her hotel room moments after he heard cries of anguish coming from inside, a court in Mauritius heard.

Restauranteurs support Yes vote

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:02:04 GMT

Restaurateurs have backed the call for a Yes vote in next week’s fiscal treaty referendum.

Poll majority favours ESM vote

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:28:57 GMT

More than seven in ten of those interviewed in a RedC opinion poll believe there should be a referendum on the European Stability Mechanism Treaty, in addition to the May 31st fiscal treaty vote.

Event to discuss appliance of science

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:12:55 GMT

Turning astronomy into business, helping more spin-outs to form, and how companies and win research money from the EU are just a few of the topics up for discussion during the Euroscience Open Forum conference taking place this July in Dublin.

McDonald's deal to create 65 jobs

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:41:05 GMT

Some 65 permanent jobs are to be created in Waterford following the announcement that Dawn Meats has been awarded a €300 million contract to process up to 18,000 tonnes of Irish beef a year for McDonald's Europe.

EU can be engine of trade - Kenny

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:25:22 GMT

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the opportunities to work out a path to growth at the EU summit in Brussels this evening are “enormous”.

Mercury soars as summer arrives

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:25:22 GMT

It’s official - summer’s here. Blue skies and soaring temperatures can be expected across most of the country today, and for the rest of the week.

Irish firms raise €16.7m for charity

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:09:10 GMT

Irish companies raised more than €16.7 million for charities and community groups last year, figures released today show.

Taoiseach pressured on TV debate

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:37:06 GMT

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today faced increased calls to take part in a televised debate on the fiscal treaty.

Double killer hands himself in

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:37:06 GMT

Double-killer John Gallagher would not have handed himself in unless he knew he would walk free, a family member of one of his victims has said.

Jedward bounce into Eurovision final

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:50:19 GMT

Jedward qualified for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan last night, singing their typically catchy up-tempo number Waterline.

Creighton warns of new bailout

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:47:58 GMT

Minister of State for Europe Lucinda Creighton has said there is "quite a strong possibility" Ireland will not be able to access international funding markets next year, and "may very well" need access to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM).treaty referendum.

Kenny to address nation on Treaty

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:16:50 GMT

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will address the nation live on TV this weekend about the European Fiscal Treaty.

Two arrested over 1988 murder

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:01:27 GMT

Two men were arrested in Belfast today about a murder in Co Louth in 1998.

RTÉ chairman urged to step down

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:13:28 GMT

People 'rejecting' EU austerity steps

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:23:24 GMT

Socialist MEP Paul Murphy told the EU Parliament in Strasbourg today it was clear the significance of what had happened across Europe in the past weeks had been lost on leaders of the European Union.

Court backs Eircom survival plan

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:35:10 GMT

A five-year survival scheme for Eircom approved by the High Court today will see it and related companies exit the State's biggest-ever examinership on June 11th.

Female cyclist dies on Thurles road

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:46:33 GMT

A female cyclist was killed in a Thurles, Co Tipperary, road incident this morning.

Kenny says mortgage crisis biggest issue facing Ireland

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:46:32 GMT

Mortgage arrears is the single biggest issue currently facing Irish people, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said.

Independent TDs call for No vote

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:30:14 GMT

Six members of the Dáil technical group called for a No vote in the fiscal treaty referendum at a joint press conference in Dublin this morning.

Warning over sale of prescription drugs

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:30:13 GMT

The illicit sale of prescription drugs in Dublin's city-centre has become a "far more significant problem" than the sale of heroin, cocaine, ecstasy or cannabis combined, the Lord Mayor of Dublin has warned.

UPC to offer on-demand services

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:51:57 GMT

UPC will bring on-demand TV to its digital customers from Friday, the company said today.

McAreavey trial jury sent home

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:03:14 GMT

A jury that was sworn in for the trial of two men accused of strangling Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius last year has retired for the day amid legal arguments in court.

Rise in elder abuse cases reported

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:29:46 GMT

Elderly people reported more than 2,302 allegations of abuse to the HSE last year, according to figures published today.

Lopez to play first Irish concert

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:57:19 GMT

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has announced her first Irish concert.

Calls show concerns over burglary

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:50:21 GMT

Calls to the national Crime Victims helpline this year reflect an increase in burglary, theft and fraud-related crimes, the organisation has reported.

Fire destroys landmark Kerry pub

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:34:09 GMT

A fire has destroyed a pub on the Kerry-Cork border which is reputed to be the highest in Ireland.

Noonan hopeful on eurobond talks

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:34:09 GMT

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan today said German authorities may be "more open" to a serious discussion on eurobonds after new fiscal rules are in place.

Man for court over Dublin death

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:23:55 GMT

A 44-year-old man is due in court this morning in connection with the death of a woman in Dublin at the weekend.

Garda injured in shooting dies

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:51:19 GMT

A 29-year-old garda injured in a shooting incident in Tralee in Co Kerry has died at Kerry General Hospital.

Waterford death investigated

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:59:35 GMT

Gardaí in Waterford last night began an investigation into the death of a man whose body was found in a derelict building near the city centre yesterday evening.

No vote 'would not risk funding'

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:44:31 GMT

Europe will continue to support Ireland and provide emergency funds in the event of another bailout even if the public rejects the fiscal treaty, it was claimed today.

Man found guilty of Dublin murder

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:13:22 GMT

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of the murder of Adil Essalhi in Dublin last year.

Missing woman (78) found safe

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:41:26 GMT

An elderly female Alzheimer's patient who went missing from a Dublin hospital yesterday has been found safe and well, gardaí said.

800 Childline calls go unanswered

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:25:48 GMT

More than 800 phone calls from youngsters in desperate need of support went unheard every day last year, a children’s charity has revealed.

McAreavey trial set to begin

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:09:39 GMT

Sixteen months after newlywed Michaela McAreavey was strangled, a high-profile legal case is about to be heard in Mauritius.

Scorchio! Is summer actually starting?

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:21:44 GMT

A cold and miserable May to date is set to give way this week to soaring temperatures and blue skies.

Woman dies after Dublin assault

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:05:31 GMT

Gardaí investigating the death of a woman in Dublin city centre at the weekend have appealed to a woman in her 20s to contact them.

Man remanded over Derry murder

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:49:11 GMT

A 26-year-old man appeared in court this morning carged with the murder of Lauren O’Neill (18) in Bellaghy, Co Derry, on Saturday morning.

Jamie Oliver to open Dublin eaterie

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:01:17 GMT

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has announced plans to open his first Irish restaurant this autumn.

Two in court over Carroll killing

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:45:01 GMT

Dissident republicans convicted of murdering a policeman in Northern Ireland robbed his widow of her soulmate, a court heard today.

Man arrested over Derry bomb

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:29:10 GMT

A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted bomb attack on a car owned by the parents of a Northern Ireland police officer.

Dunne consents to €164m judgment

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:12:53 GMT

A syndicate of banks that provided funds to companies of developer Sean Dunne towards acquiring two hotels in Ballsbridge for €400 million has secured €164.5 million summary judgment orders on consent against Mr Dunne over his personal guarantees of loans related to the purchase of Jury's Hotel.

Smithwick Tribunal seeks extension

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:37:14 GMT

The chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal has written to the Oireachtas seeking to extend the deadline for the inquiry's final report until October.

Man held over Dublin death

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:22:22 GMT

Gardaí are questioning a 44-year-old man in connection with the death of a woman in Dublin at the weekend.

Rapturous welcome for Katie Taylor

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:54:14 GMT

Katie Taylor received a rapturous welcome at Dublin Airport this evening after securing her fourth straight World Championship boxing title in China yesterday.

Shooting victim family 'in shock'

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:33:59 GMT

The family of an 18-year-old girl killed in a shooting in which her older sister was seriously injured is in deep shock, community leaders have said.