Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:40 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:40 +0000 General News http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie The Defence Forces have further increased their deployment due to the recent flooding. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:09 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/weather.html An inquest in Dublin has heard that a baby boy suffered severe head injuries from a failed attempt at delivery using medical instruments. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:22 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/coroner.html The public interest directors appointed by the government to the financial institutions covered by the State guarantee are paid up to six times more than directors of other State bodies. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:22:02 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/banks.html The HSE has said that all non-emergency operations will be deferred and out-patient appointments rescheduled due to industrial action on Tuesday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:12 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/partnership.html A Dublin-based Catholic priest has appeared in court in Co Tyrone to face a series of sex charges. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:22:48 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/lewise.html The Government has announced the introduction of 45 new mobile speed cameras which it says will be on the roads all over the country by the middle of next year. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:38 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/roads.html Three people have been injured in a shooting incident in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:03:49 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/balbriggan.html A 14-year-old boy has been killed in an accident involving a quad bike in Co Derry. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:04 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/rta.html The US President has welcomed the appointment of the EU's first president, saying it would make Europe an 'even stronger partner' for the US. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:16 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/eu.html Gardaí have appealed for help in tracing the whereabouts a missing man in Cork. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:57 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/missing.html A former RUC officer and Orange Order member has been selected to join Sinn Féin's team in the Assembly. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:47 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/nipolitics.html The Army is out tonight in the West and South to help stem widespread flooding, following torrential rain. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:03:45 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/weather.html The Taoiseach has joined the FAI in calling for a replay following last night's controversial World Cup play-off match. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:59:11 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/ireland.html The High Court has cleared the way for the publication of the report of the Commission of Investigation into sexual abuse allegations in the Dublin Archdiocese. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:59:45 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/abuse.html An estimated 17,000 people contracted human swine flu in the last week, a reduction of circa 10,000 cases on the previous week. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:46:22 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/swineflu.html Opposition parties have called for a Dáil debate on next Tuesday's planned day of action over potential cuts in public service pay in the forthcoming Budget. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:10 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/partnership.html The final cost of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse is to be in the region of €130m. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:54:21 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/abuse1.html The father of a Cavan man who drowned alongside another trying to help others has appealed for people to take care near water. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:26 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/cavan.html Gardaí from Naas and the National Drugs Unit have seized over €1.6m worth of cannabis and cocaine in Kildare this afternoon. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:36:15 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/drugs1.html Householders face a 30% hike in their bin charges, with tax payers likely to have to pay millions more. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:39:26 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/environment.html Many unregistered hostels for children separated from their families seeking asylum have had no care staff on duty at night. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:35 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/children.html Two senior members of one of the country's biggest criminal gangs have been jailed after they were caught overseeing the delivery of over €2m worth of drugs. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:01:24 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/drugs.html Airline passengers facing long delays should receive the same cash compensation as those whose flights are cancelled, European judges ruled today. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:14 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/aviation.html Police in Northern Ireland say an object found on the Friary Road in Armagh early this morning was a viable device. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:21 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/armagh.html A third-level lecturer who resigned after breaching his contract by working in two colleges at the same time looks set to receive pensions from both of the schools when he reaches retirement age. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:41:06 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/lecturer.html