News from Ireland

The Northern Ireland Secretary today reiterated his assertion that the British government has not held talks with dissident republicans.

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern today defended his role as leader of the country and admitted he was interested in becoming president of Ireland in the future.

A man and woman who face charges connected to the death of model Katy French have been sent forward for trial next month.

A rise in taxi fares has today been ruled out after the Commission for Taxi Regulation said it would not deliver any benefits to drivers.

The HSE has rejected claims by consultants at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan that current arrangements in its emergency department are “unsafe for patient care”.

Unions representing construction workers are meeting today to discuss a Labour Court recommendation that would see wage rates cut by 7.5 per cent.

Samaritans Ireland has warned that some people with suicidal feelings are choosing not to attend their doctors due to the high cost of visits to GPs.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the discovery of pipe bombs in Co Longford.

The priest suspected of the Claudy bombing in 1972 met Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness shortly before he died, it was revealed today.

Two people are still being questioned today in connection with the robbery of almost €300,000 and abduction of a bank manager's wife last Thursday.

The Union of Students in Ireland has criticised the Government after a new OECD survey found that Ireland continues to rank close to bottom in terms of spending on education.

Ireland is among the top 10 most charitable countries in the world, a study revealed today.

John Lennon's killer has been denied parole for the sixth time, three months before the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle's death.

Senator Ivor Callely’s legal team has told the High Court the Seanad committee that recently investigated his travel expenses had portrayed him as a “pariah”.

Workers made redundant as a result of the financial crisis or globalisation are entitled to faster aid payments, the European Parliament decided today.

 

Consultants at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan, Co Meath have said there is now no major emergency plan in place at the hospital and that the arrangements in place at its emergency department are “unsafe for patient care”.

Gardaí have uncovered ammunition in Co Donegal during a planned search this morning.

A coalition of NGOs has accused the Government of taking money out of the pockets of the poor to pay for the excesses of the rich.

Teacher unions and opposition parties have today criticised the Government after a new OECD survey found that Ireland continues to rank close to bottom in terms of spending on education.