Headlines
Updated: 9 Feb 2010 20:57
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750 jobs to go at Bank of Scotland Ireland
Bank of Scotland Ireland is to close its Irish Halifax operation, with the loss of 750 jobs at its 44 branches.
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Kenny disappointed by Lee's departure
(19:44)
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said he was very saddened and disappointed by George Lee's resignation from the party and the Dáil. -
New EU Commission approved
(20:25)
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to approve the next European Commission. -
Ranelagh murder trial opens in Dublin
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A man accused of murdering a 28-year-old woman at a flat in Dublin city has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court. -
Butter containers washed up on Cork coast
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Hundreds of plastic butter containers, washed up on a beach in east Cork, may be from one of seven containers lost off a ship in stormy seas last month. -
Drugs, cash & imitation firearms seized
(20:26)
Drugs, cash and a number of imitation firearms have been seized during searches in Cork. -
€85k of heroin found in parked van
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Heroin with an estimated street value of €85,000 has been seized in Dublin city centre. -
Toyota recalls over 430,000 hybrid cars
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Toyota is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars due to braking problems. -
Bruton wants pay cut exemption reversed
(20:57)
Fine Gael Finance Spokesperson Richard Bruton has criticised the Government's decision to exempt some public servants from pay cuts. -
Banks need to lend to businesses - Honohan
(19:53)
Ireland's commercial banks need to refocus their attention on lending to small and medium enterprises, says the Central Bank governor. -
Cabinet clears way for Dublin mayor
(20:22)
The Taoiseach has confirmed that the Heads of the Bill providing for the election of a Dublin mayor were approved by the Cabinet today. -
Poolbeg incinerator contract under scrutiny
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The Competition Authority is investigating Dublin City Council's contract for the Poolbeg incinerator following a complaint from commercial waste operators. -
High Court approves disability settlement
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The High Court has approved a settlement of €500,000 to an eight-year-old girl who was born with disabilities allegedly caused by prescription drugs. -
Robinson wants justice deal honoured
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Peter Robinson has warned that he is prepared to collapse the Stormont Assembly if Sinn Féin does not honour the devolution agreement. -
D&B to create 100 jobs in Dublin
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D&B, formerly known as Dun and Bradstreet, is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin as it sets up a business operations centre in the city. -
Cannabis plants seized in Co Meath
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Two men have been arrested following the seizure of cannabis plants and cannabis herb during a planned house search in Ashbourne. -
Retail sales fell by 14% in 2009
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The Central Statistics Office has estimated that the volume of retail sales last year fell by just over 14% compared with 2008. -
Three held over PSNI officer's murder
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Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Constable Stephen Carroll in Craigavon, Co Armagh, last year. -
Local opposition to Navan hospital changes
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The HSE has announced that ambulances will no longer take trauma patients to Our Lady's Hospital in Navan in emergencies from Friday. -
Men more likely to leave school early - CSO
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A report from the CSO says women are more likely to have a third-level qualification. -
Landmarks turn green for St Patrick's Day
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Some of the world's most iconic buildings will be turning green as part of this year's St Patrick's Day celebrations. -
Abuse survivors write to Pope
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Survivors of clerical sexual abuse have written an open letter to Pope Benedict XVI as Irish bishops prepare to meet him in the Vatican. -
Council to debate Dublin speed limit
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Dublin City Council is to debate a motion to drop the 30km/h speed limit in Dublin's core city centre area. -
Man dies in Co Westmeath crash
(19:58)
A man has been killed and another man is in a serious condition in hospital following a road accident in Co Westmeath.
