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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/606.htmlenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfcwojeyaucw/rss2/http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfcwojeyaucw/rss2/THE Government was told by its lead consultants not to let any Irish institution fail, but that a blanket guarantee was a high-risk approach.Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200examiner-c49c93abe244bfa40b3b5af19760153fexaminerenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0707/breaking32.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0707/breaking32.htmlTaoiseach Brian Cowen today said no decisions have been taken to cut disability services or respite care.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-c7090047baa32f20942cf9c8798591b2irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0702/1224273806453.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0702/1224273806453.htmlPRESS CONFERENCE:THE FINE Gael front bench was a mixture of experience and youth that was both credible and inclusive, party leader Enda Kenny said. He said he looked forward to leading them into the election.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-46f40e8922c032e67f4fd0ae3e6432f3irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0701/breaking3.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0701/breaking3.htmlFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has appointed Michael Noonan and Richard Bruton to a new front bench which he says can lead the party to “win and win big” in the next general election.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-e6dfb3eab2a91ed5bb711c14957ef627irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0621/finegael.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0621/finegael.htmlFine Gael leader Enda Kenny is visiting Northern Ireland today for his first meeting with the new Northern Secretary, Owen Paterson.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-36a2fc55c0bd6742e49c45a5900e2759RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0619/finegael.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0619/finegael.htmlFine Gael announced last night that Enda Kenny will travel to Stormont to meet the leaders of all the main political parties there.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-2ae0d98720f15c29710ab01a217ec8baRTERadioenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/world/kfcwcwidauoj/rss2/http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/kfcwcwidauoj/rss2/IT was the moment when Enda Kenny looked like a goner – nine Fine Gael frontbenchers emerging for the cameras to say he was no longer a credible alternative to Taoiseach Brian Cowen.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200examiner-6fecc34e25908830584fc95f639b490fexaminerenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0617/kennye_finegael.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0617/kennye_finegael.htmlThe Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny has said he is thrilled and relieved to have won a vote of confidence in his leadership.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-f9381d5e2b3a9ac42c0dc25f2b17c352RTERadioenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/10320609.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/10320609.stmAll those killed on Bloody Sunday were innocent, according to the Saville Report.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-c0f6a312545659b99fb53bd474cad03fbbcenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0615/breaking47.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0615/breaking47.htmlThe Dáil has passed a motion of confidence in Taoiseach Brian Cowen by a margin of five votes.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-69ba12bad0f2964e235627bab2d343f1irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0615/finegael.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0615/finegael.htmlNine members of the Fine Gael frontbench have said they do not have confidence in Enda Kenny to lead their party.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-37b67a8f10a9c9e9407a145b8891f43dRTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0614/1224272440006.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0614/1224272440006.htmlFINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny’s declared supporters on the front bench were vocal in backing him yesterday.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-26d5bddb0f8164ed46edbdbe9b802386irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0613/breaking7.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0613/breaking7.htmlFine Gael leader Enda Kenny today insisted he would lead the party at the next general election.Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-f21453828af2bf8b7870bebbd3d06f98irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0612/1224272354490.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0612/1224272354490.htmlLABOUR PARTY:THE RESULTS of yesterday’s opinion poll inThe Irish Timesrepresented an “historic first” for Labour and meant Irish politics had become a three-way contest, party leader Eamon Gilmore said.Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-74034da4d3c6977d6483a1c18b463995irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0611/breaking20.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0611/breaking20.htmlThe results of the latest poll showing Labour as the biggest party in the State for the first time in history means the party can move to a “new level”, deputy leader Joan Burton said today.Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-8152e5f76995dc19aa4767b138564d9eirishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0611/1224272270818.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0611/1224272270818.htmlFINE GAEL has withdrawn pairing arrangements for the debate on a motion of confidence in the Taoiseach next Tuesday in the Dáil.Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-1b4768f8e5a430ac3ce6ae90c0413a1birishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0610/politics.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0610/politics.htmlLabour has become the most popular political party in the country for the first time ever, according to an opinion poll in tomorrow's Irish Times.Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-d0f06bc1f5212dd889d1acd1a40f8ca0RTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2010/0521/1224270806574.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2010/0521/1224270806574.htmlORGANISATIONS concerned with child protection have voiced their disappointment and frustration at the slow pace with which the recommendations of the Ryan report are being implemented and have called on the Government to give a commitment to hold a referendum on the rights of the child this year.Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-fe941789aa64a69663a6bd387ccfa913irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0520/abuse.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0520/abuse.htmlDermot Ahern has been sharply criticised by some survivors of institutional abuse because nobody who committed or covered up the abuse has been brought to justice.Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-aa3b2331dcdc1731122c0349ac333f75RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0518/pfizer.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0518/pfizer.htmlPfizer is to make an annoucement this afternoon regarding restructuring its operation in Ireland.Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-d336f9e32561507d1fbe5018d475b395RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0421/politics.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0421/politics.htmlBrian Cowen has said everything that could be done would be done to recover a €1m bonus paid to former Irish Nationwide chief Michael Fingleton.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-8a08c6678e74838edff47344acd473ecRTERadioenhttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/gilmore-addresses-party-conference-14771447.html?r=RSShttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/gilmore-addresses-party-conference-14771447.html?r=RSSLabour leader Eamon Gilmore has called for an overhaul of the Constitution in time for the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising.Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200belfasttelegraph-c701c9e36f3ad92303716f2e56032a6bbelfasttelegraphenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0328/greens.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0328/greens.htmlGreen councillor Pat Kat Kavanagh has resigned from the party because of what she says is 'a continuous erosion of democracy within the party'.Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-5582eb9b1d894236a214029ec6ae554cRTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0311/tallaght.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0311/tallaght.htmlAfter heated exchanges in the Dáil, the Government has rejected Opposition demands for a debate this evening or next week on the situation at Tallaght Hospital.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-cd2d02e1fc82d91b289f88e2347dcca4RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0219/odeaw.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0219/odeaw.htmlJohn Gormley has admitted that the Greens were taken by surprise by the Taoiseach's decision on Wednesday to have an early confidence motion in the Dáil on Willie O'Dea.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-a0d16a32f28f3e4575feed09c737fea4RTERadioenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfkfkfidkfau/rss2/http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfkfkfidkfau/rss2/THE closure of Bank of Scotland Ireland’s 44 Halifax branches has been heralded as a huge blow for Irish borrowers, as strong competition has been removed from the banking sector.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100examiner-461ba0d23beb0ecd131e2cce631c4a0bexaminerenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0209/finegael.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0209/finegael.htmlA meeting of the Fine Gael front bench has unanimously endorsed Enda Kenny's leadership of the party.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-04a99e828530a3594132345250fe0ae6RTERadioenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8504445.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8504445.stmA high profile member of the Irish Republic's main opposition party resigns from parliament and his partyMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-ba9c62ba2829a4a600635a8a2ddb9f74bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8502721.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8502721.stmThe name of Mark Durkan's replacement as leader of the SDLP will be announced at the party's annual conference later.Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-5018b4ffdc7d2c418adbb1dde7b272ddbbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8497072.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8497072.stmDUP leader Peter Robinson has resumed his role as NI First Minister after stepping down temporarily in Jnauary.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-ad83b1a7b0f1b0d9ee911a00a02dc760bbcenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfkfkfkfqley/rss2/http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfkfkfkfqley/rss2/THE Government has “no desire” to inflict further pay cuts on public servants but trade unions will have to engage in talks to find other ways of making savings, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100examiner-53108aabb45f0feeee55090002a72771examinerenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8482851.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8482851.stmThe BBC understands that Prime Minister Gordon Brown will leave the Northern Ireland talks before a deal is reached.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-74425598496763e51c9c0551d46e9f67bbcenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/world/kfkfaumhaumh/rss2/http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/kfkfaumhaumh/rss2/FIANNA FÁIL crawled off rock bottom last night but remains on course for huge losses at the next election, an opinion poll revealed.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100examiner-6f86e6192b4eecad37b0c59bd6cc3a4cexaminerenhttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/cowen-happy-to-face-public-hearing-14643003.html?r=RSShttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/cowen-happy-to-face-public-hearing-14643003.html?r=RSSTaoiseach Brian Cowen will not object to public hearings into his role in the banking collapse, he signalled.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100belfasttelegraph-0f184715ddcadd80d7f36a60afa8d56bbelfasttelegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8384936.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8384936.stmA reading expressing distress at clerical child abuse in Dublin is circulated at masses in Northern Ireland's largest diocese.Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-5efe8d59a2131a8f55cbd5d122fb7c4ebbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8384372.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8384372.stmTaoiseach Brian Cowen says the cover-up by the Catholic hierarchy in Dublin of child abuse by priests was disturbing.Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-721ebcc98d5949d8a1d72d90a5dd10c0bbcenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfaugbgbqlql/rss2/http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfaugbgbqlql/rss2/MORE than 100,000 jobs could be created via a huge €18bn investment in green energy and broadband, Fine Gael last night claimed.Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100examiner-5619fb844ae1baa5766caf016920ff35examinerenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/irish%20catholic%20church%208216hid%20abuse%20for%20decades8217/3439507http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/irish%20catholic%20church%208216hid%20abuse%20for%20decades8217/3439507A report into abuse allegations against Catholic priests in the Dublin archdiocese reveals how senior clerics covered up the scandal and how police failed to take action, even when they knew what was going on. Andy Davies reports.Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-6304df5f5456cf8e546c59d719ca0ec6channel4newsenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2009/1118/1224259040807.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2009/1118/1224259040807.htmlTHE GOVERNMENT confirmed yesterday that it was not willing to breach the €500,000 maximum salary guideline for the banks in the case of the appointment of the new head of AIB, Colm Doherty.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-dff15894c5b6c6f8a3338ef15165f7e6irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2009/1107/1224258273264.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2009/1107/1224258273264.htmlTHE INCIDENCE of foreign nationals returning home was not a dominant factor in last month’s fall in the Live Register, according to a detailed breakdown of the figures published yesterday.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-3ebc8bf1fb2e1fd3725fca731556f96dirishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1022/education1.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1022/education1.htmlMinister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has said that the decision to end funding to Protestant schools was the Cabinet's decision.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-741c9840d12d31387c8998078f44941eRTERadioenhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6ac4ad9/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Cnewspaper0Cbreaking0C20A0A90C10A190Cbreaking10A0Bhtm/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6ac4ad9/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Cnewspaper0Cbreaking0C20A0A90C10A190Cbreaking10A0Bhtm/ia1.htmFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has defended his proposal to abolish the Seanad saying it is something he had been considering for some time and that he first mooted the idea in July at the Magill Summer School in Glenties in Co Donegal.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-992a82557cfdf6b8d413c4599b521484irishtimesenhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6950eeb/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Cnewspaper0Cbreaking0C20A0A90C10A130Cbreaking70Bhtm/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6950eeb/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Cnewspaper0Cbreaking0C20A0A90C10A130Cbreaking70Bhtm/ia1.htmOutgoing Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue, who is resigning following the controversy over his travel and other expenses, is expected to make a robust defence of his actions when he addresses the Dáil this afternoon.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-91738e4a03412269dd09a5322ad90b52irishtimesenhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/67e8065/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Cnewspaper0Cbreaking0C20A0A90C10A0A70Cbreaking60Bhtm/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/67e8065/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Cnewspaper0Cbreaking0C20A0A90C10A0A70Cbreaking60Bhtm/ia1.htmFine Gael and Sinn Féin have called on the Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue to step down from his position immediately following his announcement that he will resign his position next week.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-795a0133cc7cf9b332ab548ab1eb66e9irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1006/politics.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1006/politics.htmlLabour is to table a motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-d28d25f6fcaabef98d1aa82e67f1758dRTERadioenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/xZ3eegnIfpc/la-fg-eu-lisbon-treaty4-2009oct04,0,6339871.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/xZ3eegnIfpc/la-fg-eu-lisbon-treaty4-2009oct04,0,6339871.storyRecession-hit Irish voters overwhelmingly back the Lisbon Treaty, aimed at strengthening the EU. They rejected it a year ago over sovereignty concerns. Only 16 months after rejecting it the first time, voters in Ireland have overwhelmingly approved a wide-ranging treaty to overhaul how the European....Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200latimes-397e4eb4242dd3d4b1e968c5eb89e5a8latimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1005/politics.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1005/politics.htmlThe Labour Party leader has described the level of expenses incurred by Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue as unacceptable.Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-5dd291ddc1ebb0efe183e805c9a38c45RTERadioenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7529534e-ae22-11de-87e7-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7529534e-ae22-11de-87e7-00144feabdc0.htmlWith opinion polls pointing to a Yes vote in tomorrow's Irish referendum on the European Union's Lisbon treaty, the question is whether the charter's fate hangs less on a windswept island off Europe's north-western coast than on a landlocked country in its centre - the Czech Republic.Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-ec0b30706581bb6816e0e8f786dadd1cftenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8285849.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8285849.stmVoting ends in the Republic of Ireland's second referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty, in a crucial poll for the union.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-599b9ff10f756957efed490af0f30f3dbbcenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/02844718-addc-11de-87e7-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/02844718-addc-11de-87e7-00144feabdc0.htmlWith opinion polls pointing to a Yes vote in Friday’s Irish referendum on the European Union’s Lisbon treaty, the question is whether the charter’s fate hangs less on a windswept island off Europe’s north-western coast than on a landlocked country in its centre – the Czech Republic.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-40e026d2ee9bea57815dd3af04d32602ftenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/hopes+of+yes+vote+on+lisbon+treaty/3364312http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/hopes+of+yes+vote+on+lisbon+treaty/3364312Updated on 29 September 2009 Source PA News Hopes are rising in Brussels that the "Yes" campaign will pull off a narrow victory in next weekend's Irish referendum on the Lisbon treaty - but eurocrats say it should never have been this close. "After the experiences of the first referendum, you would....Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-1bb7ef3d5512637cb0eec2e6a2669b23channel4newsenhttp://www.euronews.net/2009/08/27/ryanair-gets-behind-lisbon-treaty/http://www.euronews.net/2009/08/27/ryanair-gets-behind-lisbon-treaty/In Ireland, Europe's biggest budget airline, Ryanair, has climbed on board the campaign to give the Lisbon Treaty wings. Ryanair Chief Executive…Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-ab1bddff8af720fabe80f5b95d94e101euronews-enenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0926/1224255283415.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0926/1224255283415.htmlTÁNAISTE and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan was in contact with the Attorney General’s office yesterday in relation to the pension awarded to former Fás director general Rody Molloy, her spokesman said.Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-44f76f92c95991f8b68f205563ef6508irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0925/fas.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0925/fas.htmlThe Tánaiste has said she will be reviewing the increased pension entitlements given to former FÁS Director General Rody Molloy.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-b61360e9904d9db134ad6ce12dc48071RTERadioenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2a341aa4-a873-11de-9242-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2a341aa4-a873-11de-9242-00144feabdc0.htmlBy John Murray Brown Published: September 23 2009 23:43 | Last updated: September 23 2009 23:43 Eugene Molloy was slightly surprised to see a No sticker on the windscreen of one of his forklift trucks. “It was one of my lads, but I’m working on him,” says the Dublin fruit seller.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-e82073295755e576ec9f8747598687f5ftenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0920/eulisbon.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0920/eulisbon.htmlFormer Tanáiste Michael McDowell has said that Ireland's interests would be served by a Yes vote in the Lisbon Treaty referendum.Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-23b1a5ecb92df4985a5748887d052ab0RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0917/banks.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0917/banks.htmlBank of Ireland has raised the possibility of generating fresh funds by issuing new shares.Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-033a3d31a00096cf6e195eb882e2569cRTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0916/banks.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0916/banks.htmlMinister for Finance Brian Lenihan has revealed that NAMA will get a 30% discount on the €77bn worth of loans from the banks.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-58e87f7c1f1a9adef5361915d3048536RTERadioenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Communities/2009-09-15-Olympic-medal-winning-boxer-found-hanged-in-south-London-flathttp://www.24dash.com/news/Communities/2009-09-15-Olympic-medal-winning-boxer-found-hanged-in-south-London-flatAn Olympic medal-winning boxer found dead at his home was a "brilliant fighter" with "his whole life to look forward to", gold medallist James DeGale said. Darren Sutherland, 27, who won middleweight bronze for Ireland at the Beijing Games before turning professional, was found hanged in his south London flat yesterday.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +020024dash-fa904b55270d75845bfec7e0b8cdaea924dashenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfauausneyid/rss2/http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfauausneyid/rss2/THE Green Party was accused of being “all over the place” on legislation to set up the National Assets Management Agency (NAMA) after the junior coalition party said it will seek further changes to the bad bank plan.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200examiner-03ea2959339c7c10b78e6fb3c022f6d1examinerenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0bcb2fae-98a0-11de-aa1b-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0bcb2fae-98a0-11de-aa1b-00144feabdc0.htmlThe Irish government’s attempts to win popular backing for its economic reforms have suffered a fresh blow with an opinion poll suggesting yesterday less than one in five of the electorate now support prime minister Brian Cowen’s Fianna Fail party. The slump in popularity comes as the coalition....Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-d7f85dd819c830232c44c55d0fd7996bftenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0903/eulisbon.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0903/eulisbon.htmlFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has launched his party's campaign for a Yes vote in the Lisbon Treaty referendum on 2 October.Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-46d7856a3b6a5daee0d1beb54d8f94d3RTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0902/1224253664316.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0902/1224253664316.htmlTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen will meet leaders of the main Opposition parties and the Greens tomorrow to discuss a co-ordinated campaign in favour of a Yes vote on the Lisbon Treaty in the referendum on October 2nd.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-23b46aa03f169ef364f5217253a0f54dirishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0829/1224253466035.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0829/1224253466035.htmlTHE OPPOSITION parties have again attacked Nama legislation before Monday’s meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Finance at which Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan will explain the provisions in the draft Bill.Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-cf043d8d594a0c5e4b0dff9268dc42eeirishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0826/kennedy.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0826/kennedy.html'We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever', the statement said. Known as 'Teddy', he was the brother of President John Kennedy, assassinated in 1963, Senator Robert....Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-29c50d1baddcc0d2d0395395699db0ddRTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/0822/1224253080717.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/0822/1224253080717.htmlTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen last night defended Nama against criticism from all the Opposition parties, saying it was being established on the best international advice.Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-ace8038d72002a97985f7291ca14f2d5irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/0725/1224251307948.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/0725/1224251307948.htmlTHE GOVERNMENT expects the main Irish banks, each of them beneficiaries of the State guarantee scheme, to swiftly follow Permanent TSB’s controversial move to increase its mortgage rates.Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-2a64a313b7b043a3a3eeb7a53ee4c775irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0703/breaking59.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0703/breaking59.htmThe Taoiseach has today defended his handling of the economy during a debate on the reports published recently by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-9ebcb7fcb8fb6fc92fa3d38a75849f6dirishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0625/breaking30.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0625/breaking30.htmIBM is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin, Cork and Galway following a €25 million investment, the company said today. The technology firm employs 4,000 people here.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-10331d192aaaa0805df6a0ee780585d1irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/0620/1224249191103.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/0620/1224249191103.htmlTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen has pledged to hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty in the first week of October after securing legal guarantees from EU leaders.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-44b18dafaf42ba6d323426e11a8e2cf2irishtimesenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/def7b6f0-59bb-11de-b687-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/def7b6f0-59bb-11de-b687-00144feabdc0.htmlEuropean Union leaders are close to a deal on the legal guarantees of national sovereignty that will be offered to Ireland so that it can hold a second referendum that could unblock the group’s Lisbon reform treaty, EU diplomats said on Monday. Negotiators from the EU’s 27 countries have yet to....Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-df79fb0744ff03f20ac0fa246adffec0ftenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0610/breaking33.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0610/breaking33.htmThe taxpayer faced exposure of up to €64 billion if the State failed to inject funds into Anglo Irish Bank, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has told the Dáil.Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-e22da225d88b86019acf5aee303a197airishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0609/politics.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0609/politics.htmlThe Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has told the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party that he will meet individual TDs and Senators to discuss the outcome of the local and European elections.Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-3095663f83f64d6c462f4f33417f57abRTERadioenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8088699.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8088699.stmSinn Fein's deputy leader Mary-Lou McDonald loses her Dublin seat in the election to the European Parliament.Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-66a5e108354c954710a255cf62af0334bbcenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0608/breaking28.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0608/breaking28.htmLabour Senator, Alan Kelly tonight made it a hatrick of wins for the party in the European elections when he held off a late challenge from sitting Independent MEP, Kathy Sinnott to take the final seat in the Ireland South constituency on the eighth and final count.Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-011c753e3ecd565f4a9bfe408676cb39irishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8087756.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8087756.stmCounting is under way in the European elections in the Republic of Ireland, after a bad local election for Fianna Fail.Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-682c7842f5d7c49287589562864814c1bbcenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0606/byeelection.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0606/byeelection.htmlThe Dublin bye-elections have seen Fine Gael's George Lee take Dublin South, with Independent Maureen O'Sullivan tipped to win Dublin Central.Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-94bd24459ee39b3bba837fb1e1d3c6d4RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0603/election.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0603/election.htmlFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has rejected claims that he indirectly sought Sinn Féin support to elect him Taoiseach in 2007.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-66042da8a1a193c3e26487fb15f54946RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0531/election.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0531/election.htmlControversy has erupted after Fine Gael's Director of Elections said his party would consider entering Government with Sinn Féin.Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-0ee91fd93b189a6484f0972bd3b7612eRTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0529/politics.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0529/politics.htmlWith just a week to go to the local and European elections, the latest opinion poll indicates that Fianna Fáil is still on course for big losses.Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-5ee7754f9c12c5ce639c49a8531e9ab7RTERadioenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8069560.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8069560.stmThe Christian Brothers in the Irish Republic say they will review how much more compensation they can offer to victims of abuse.Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-5b3048cfd656b16cef2cb5357cafd7e1bbcenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0524/euelection.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0524/euelection.htmlFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has criticised the Government for not setting a date for the second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-09bc4376c4a93dd2852f38d26e030ee9RTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0523/breaking9.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0523/breaking9.htmA book of solidarity to the victims of child abuse in Ireland will open in Dublin this morning.Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-d0eb5b972814beb335dd79d728e84770irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0522/politics.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0522/politics.htmlFine Gael and Labour have categorically ruled out participation in any government of national unity that would include Fianna Fáil.Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-2b3ffe5ff0da530121560087549e4442RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0516/election.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0516/election.htmlGreen Party chairman Dan Boyle has said that it is time for the party to rethink the programme for Government agreed with Fianna Fáil.Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-c9981e678a1cd8ef379ed1ee840f7e02RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0515/politics.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0515/politics.htmlBoth Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are in danger of losing an MEP, according to a tns/MRBI poll of the four European constituencies.Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-c761da1da4fe2f7451a1254c9eaaae05RTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0405/breaking44.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0405/breaking44.htmTaoiseach Brian Cowen and Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny today clashed over the issue of taxes ahead of expected changes to the tax system in Tuesday's supplementary Budget.Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-0b29c00566fc200a74d607c3390ae673irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0404/breaking8.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0404/breaking8.htmThe Fine Gael ardfheis in west Dublin is focusing on the economy today following leader Enda Kenny's opening address last night.Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-d48aa993e13f2f6286078c287d80a2fcirishtimesenhttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ceann-comhairle-rules-out-questions-on-rte-apology-14245234.html?r=RSShttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ceann-comhairle-rules-out-questions-on-rte-apology-14245234.html?r=RSSThe Ceann Comhairle has prevented opposition parties in the Dail from raising questions this morning about the RTE decision to apologise to the Taoiseach over a news report on Tuesday night.Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100belfasttelegraph-a8d2ab2b4c9c8d5207a683adf3c46ab9belfasttelegraphenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0325/breaking18.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0325/breaking18.htmTrade Union leaders are expected to accept an invitation from the Taoiseach to take part in talks on a new national agreement on economic recovery and to call off a wave of threatened strikes planned for Monday.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-39c1d3c71c2c75c3f7c771754b58043dirishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0325/breaking37.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0325/breaking37.htmTaoiseach Brian Cowen has hinted the Government may have to go beyond its target of limiting borrowing to 9.5 per cent of GDP this year due to worsening financial circumstances.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-55d068fd01b6ef967ca12b8a81e53412irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0323/1224243267918.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0323/1224243267918.htmlBOXING:PRESIDENT MARY McAleese yesterday led the tributes to boxer Bernard Dunne after he was crowned the new WBA Super-Bantamweight world champion.Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-84f0455df94af78d401546bf5e0935bdirishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0322/breaking5.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0322/breaking5.htmIreland's historic Grand Slam winning team will return home today to a heroes' welcome following yesterday's thrilling 15-17 win over Wales at Cardiff's Millennium StadiumSun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-c64fcdabc4b75b558f889e2b9c51d3f0irishtimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1161771/Protestants-Catholics-unite-funeral-police-officer-murdered-dissident-IRA-terrorists.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1161771/Protestants-Catholics-unite-funeral-police-officer-murdered-dissident-IRA-terrorists.html?ITO=1490A country town came to a standstill today for the funeral of the policeman murdered by dissident republicans.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-1687b5a1c0888af74d7e04785ec74371dailymailenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/vvEKwoYkgvE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/vvEKwoYkgvE/index.htmlA police officer was killed in a shooting in Northern Ireland on Monday, just two days after two British troops were killed at a military base shooting there, authorities said.Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-2d18fe7f7d6c2a5bf4b9105f9247ed33cnnenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0304/breaking17.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0304/breaking17.htmOpposition parties were invited by the Government to submit their proposals for this month's emergency budget during a briefing at the Department of Finance this morning.Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-ac3eef555d68483a04641c50b60e04dfirishtimesenhttp://www.euronews.net/en/article/22/02/2009/irish-anger-over-the-economy/http://www.euronews.net/en/article/22/02/2009/irish-anger-over-the-economy/A huge demonstration involving an estimated 120,000 people has been held in Dublin to protest against the Irish government's handling of the economic…Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100euronews-en-db37801deedbf96c5c3782db94a02db8euronews-enenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/fresh+resignation+for+irish+banking/2971057http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/fresh+resignation+for+irish+banking/2971057Ireland's Bank of Scotland boss has become the latest top executive to quit during a tumultuous period for the country's banking industry.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-76bcd6386640caf9862d36080513b43cchannel4newsenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0219/breaking37.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0219/breaking37.htmNo member of the Government has knowledge of any activities surrounding shareholdings in Anglo Irish Bank that are currently under investigation, Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea said today.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-a62c5f4b010709ef7d093e1de1550296irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/0218/1224241332510.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/0218/1224241332510.htmlTHE IDENTITY of the 10 investors who were given €300 million in loans by Anglo Irish Bank to support its share price last year has emerged as a key political issue with the Opposition intensifying pressure on the Government to justify the decision to nationalise the bank.Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-19c5e1dc2fbc589f351db4973fc5ea07irishtimesenhttp://www.examiner.ie/Business/ideyojqley/rss2/http://www.examiner.ie/Business/ideyojqley/rss2/THE Financial Regulator moved swiftly yesterday to deny any knowledge of asecret share deal between Anglo Irish Bank and a number of high-profile investors aimed at saving the bank’s share price from totally collapsing.Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100examiner-f712369100e1f568d2e1daf4b7713009examinerenhttp://www.examiner.ie/Business/ideymhauoj/rss2/http://www.examiner.ie/Business/ideymhauoj/rss2/ANGLO Irish Bank hid billions worth of deposits from Irish Life & Permanent under the cloak of ordinary deposits to make its deposit book look substantially better at its year end.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100examiner-d3f69bdb23d081a923a6b64dd2e637ceexaminerenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0be696f2-f7d0-11dd-a284-000077b07658.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0be696f2-f7d0-11dd-a284-000077b07658.htmlBy John Murray Brown in Dublin Published: February 11 2009 00:17 | Last updated: February 11 2009 00:17 The Irish banking industry was embroiled in fresh controversy on Tuesday night after confirmed that it deposited billions of euros in on the same day as Anglo Irish’s year-end, the bancassurer said on Tuesday.Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-f9a9eb19959de854d8e99e58f7e71657ftenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0209/banks.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0209/banks.htmlThe chief executive, directors and senior managers at Irish Life and Permanent will not be paid bonuses for last year.Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-de3f71c2450acf94e882144617443d3fRTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0208/breaking36.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0208/breaking36.htmThe Government is still some way from signing off on its multi-billion euro recapitalisation scheme for AIB and Bank of Ireland, Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan said tonight.Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-9a034eddbca94b70871f1525adfeab21irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0207/economy.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0207/economy.htmlThe Taoiseach has said he expects the Government's recapitalisation of the two main banks will be finalised in the coming days.Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-0a8ca42f467a7b53bc16c5a7749eff59RTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0205/1233787117511.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0205/1233787117511.htmlTHE LATE Tony Gregory was described as “a man of strong principle” and of “great integrity” by Taoiseach Brian Cowen.Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-ab63fca612b46f02914c965504e18018irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0120/angloirish.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0120/angloirish.htmlTDs and senators are due to debate the legislation to nationalise Anglo Irish Bank this afternoon.Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-720c7e4ad39634dda5ee6a6c2442fba1RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0119/angloirish.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0119/angloirish.htmlFive more directors have resigned from the board of Anglo Irish Bank. Noël Harweth, Anne Heraty, Michael Jacob, Gary McGann and Ned Sullivan have all stepped down. In a statement this morning they said they had written to the bank's new chariman, Donal O'Connor, to advise him of their decision.Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-40c3597050b3615e850c0a4e1e04a810RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0107/gregoryt.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0107/gregoryt.htmlHundreds of people have turned out for the funeral in Dublin of Independent TD Tony Gregory.Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-ee9e5942fe67327e07c886fd46aa784cRTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/obituaries/2009/0103/1230842386989.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/obituaries/2009/0103/1230842386989.htmlTony Gregory:TONY GREGORY, who has died aged 61, rose to national prominence in the early 1980s when, as a newly elected Independent TD he struck a deal with Charles Haughey to return Fianna Fáil to government.Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-db96bd794e859e107cd225f5f90be10birishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0102/1230842349171.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0102/1230842349171.htmlA LEADING west of Ireland union official says that exploitation of eastern European workers by Irish construction companies is having consequences for Irish builders seeking work abroad.Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-0c9779e5dc1a8d256cea30929f4beef4irishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7769153.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7769153.stmIt was his last full day in office and he spent the morning and early afternoon with Northern Ireland's then First Minister Ian Paisley on the green, grassy slopes of the Boyne at the new museum that commemorates the 1690 Battle. It was a fitting and appropriate end for a man who says he spent 70%....Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-77c6f64a33efa79f1410022773c4d124bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/3848944/Conor-Cruise-OBrien-dies-aged-91.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/3848944/Conor-Cruise-OBrien-dies-aged-91.htmlConor Cruise O'Brien the colourful former Irish government minister and journalist has died at the age of 91.Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-a481854f3bfdcd3e84033caed4c13ed1telegraphenhttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081212/world-news/eu-leaders-back-irish-deal-on-lisbon-treatyhttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081212/world-news/eu-leaders-back-irish-deal-on-lisbon-treatyIreland won key assurances from European Union states today to allow it to stage a second referendum next year on the Lisbon reform treaty, rejected by its voters in June, Poland's foreign minister said. "The European Council has completed work...Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100timesofmalta-71618c268e6438a0d8c8bf806197e972timesofmaltaenhttp://www.euronews.net/en/article/04/12/2008/irish-pm-on-ideas-tour-of-europe/http://www.euronews.net/en/article/04/12/2008/irish-pm-on-ideas-tour-of-europe/Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen has begun a whistle-stop tour of Europe in the hope of finding a way to make the Lisbon Treaty more palatable to voters. It is a big gamble for the Taoiseach, whose popularity has plummeted at the polls. Cowen’s trip includes visits to Luxembourg, London, Paris and....Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100euronews-en-82d0b84cde05921d1c10f79bee1f59d8euronews-enenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1203/breaking36.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1203/breaking36.htmTaoiseach Brian Cowen this morning defended the Government’s economic strategy to tackle the recession amid heated exchanges in the Dáil.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-28bc3098baca718d1896954641d9a6ecirishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2008/1203/1228234992898.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2008/1203/1228234992898.htmlTHE SCALE of the financial and economic crisis facing the State has worsened significantly, with another unforeseen fall in tax revenues announced yesterday and a big increase in the jobless figures due to be revealed today.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-1d42c558ca03e19535430417e69eec3cirishtimesenhttp://www.independent.ie/national-news/harney-played-role-in-molloys-rise-to-the-top-1554679.html?r=RSShttp://www.independent.ie/national-news/harney-played-role-in-molloys-rise-to-the-top-1554679.html?r=RSSRODY Molloy and Brian Cowen both hail from Offaly, but they are not as close as people might think.Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100irish-independent-b63bc2422093d7e3f775247ad5a2a6e0irish-independentenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1126/fas.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1126/fas.htmlThe Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee has said FÁS Director General Rody Molloy had no choice but to resign.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-d6b6e8d94b71ee0f02fd85821e80746fRTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1123/breaking3.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1123/breaking3.htmSiptu president Jack O'Connor has criticised calls from Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny to suspend the national wage agreement for at least 12 months.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-f6298bf56b5a0bae6e99164eaa966f42irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1104/breaking1.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1104/breaking1.htmDemocrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain face the verdict of US voters today after a long and bitter struggle for the White House, with Obama holding a decisive edge in national opinion polls.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-5cf4c1f2d0e837fb045a022c166a5cd0irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1103/jobs.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1103/jobs.htmlMSD Ireland (Biologics) Carlow joins MSD Ireland (Human Health) Dublin and MSD Ireland (Manufacturing) Tipperary as Merck Sharp & Dohme's third Irish facility. The company's Irish operations are involved in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of vaccines and medicines that address worldwide medical needs.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-64c286e01f240c2deb5f7f87668682f0RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1101/finegael.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1101/finegael.htmlFine Gael leader Enda Kenny says an election in 2009 is a distinct possibility and his party would be ready to fight and win it and lead a new government.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100RTERadio-6d90cad068f253c5210288e775f597e8RTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1102/breaking11.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1102/breaking11.htmFine Gael leader Enda Kenny told his supporters last night that an election in 2009 was a distinct possibility and that Fine Gael could fight and win it.Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-73bd1af12412b9c6e1d2e5eb27f043a3irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1029/breaking19.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1029/breaking19.htmThe Opposition has castigated the Government over Budget cuts in education during a Dáil debate that began at 7pm and will continue tomorrow with a vote at noon.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-9e30152c2a4afc4a548546cd5f5fbd4birishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1026/poll.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1026/poll.htmlDermot Ahern has said the Government could not be deflected by opinion polls and could not avoid making difficult decisions.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-da38ddce47c78a2bc0ffe7cc0a384f41RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1022/budgethealth.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1022/budgethealth.htmlAt least 1,200 pensioners are protesting outside Leinster House against changes to the medical card scheme.Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-354b2dee194860f3a55cd32c996088f4RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1019/budgethealth.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1019/budgethealth.htmlA former Fianna Fail Minister for Health, Mary O'Rourke, has called on the Government to look again at the medical card system.Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-cc29950c190725d425654eb44c3c043fRTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2008/1018/1224279408759.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2008/1018/1224279408759.htmlTHE TAOISEACH has offered to compromise in the row over medical cards for people over 70 in an effort to quell an open revolt by a number of his own backbench TDs that threatens the stability of the Government.Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-44895e472e841714558f745fba944290irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1018/1224279408567.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1018/1224279408567.htmlFINE GAEL health spokesman Dr James Reilly has denied there is any conflict of interest between his opposition to the cutbacks in medical card eligibility and his role in negotiating terms on behalf of GPs when the deal on medical cards for all over-70s was struck seven years ago.Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-4f12c822962690d739c3edd245861511irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1016/1224069691552.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1016/1224069691552.htmlHEALTH CUTS:THE GOVERNMENT considered confining the abolition of the over 70s medical card scheme to new entrants only but concluded this change wouldn't raise enough savings, Minister for Health Mary Harney confirmed yesterday.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-b76bf0f707dc5ed8833af2bd98d18bacirishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1014/breaking8.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1014/breaking8.htmThe Cabinet is meeting this morning to rubber stamp the toughest Budget in two decades as the Government attempts to stop the rapid deterioration in the economy.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-befaf4c3422dc6d68a5d7e37353b7befirishtimesenhttp://www.theirishworld.com/article.asp?SubSection_Id=9&Article_Id=7169http://www.theirishworld.com/article.asp?SubSection_Id=9&Article_Id=7169Flavours of Ireland gave a mouthwatering glimpse of tasty Irish treats. By Angela Sammon - 14/10/08 The Good Food Ireland “Flavours of Ireland” showcase rolled into London last week. They were all there butchers, bakers and black pudding makers to highlight the very best of Irish artisan products to over 200 tour operators, media and guests.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200theirishworld-f7bf32a0f1423af6ed3cf24ce646598ctheirishworldenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/419340428/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/419340428/index.htmlBANGALORE, India (AP) -- Fast bowlers Brett Lee and Stuart Clark hobbled India in their pursuit of a 299-run victory target as the hosts slipped to 41 for 2 wickets at lunch on the final day of the first cricket Test against Australia. India's challenging target was set when Ricky Ponting declared....Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200cnn-421cb2e1dd7559b935981ddce0f736facnnenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/ec+approves+irish+bank+scheme/2508177?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewshttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/ec+approves+irish+bank+scheme/2508177?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewsIreland's bank guarantee scheme has been approved by the European Commission. Taoiseach Brian Cowen on Sunday said EC President Jose Manuel Barosso told him personally the bail out package had been given the green light by Brussels. There were concerns the deal, which covers six Irish-owned banks....Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-c9910f7478eb23abf89aa07e6bbe40cbchannel4newsenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1013/1223680464829.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1013/1223680464829.htmlTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen has praised his predecessor Bertie Ahern for his role in the peace process and his achievements in government.Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-2d61e3d57174f731400b9933086c5457irishtimesenhttp://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/10/12/afghanistan-battles.html?ref=rsshttp://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/10/12/afghanistan-battles.html?ref=rssAbout 100 militants have been killed in two separate battles in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, Afghan and NATO officials said.Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200CBC-088feb81de45ea924bfddcd9d8ce015fCBCenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7665780.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7665780.stmRepublican presidential candidate John McCain clashes with a civil rights icon who accuses him of "sowing hatred".Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-62707b48e7f989e264be9455bb41c362bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7666065.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7666065.stmAustrian far-right politician Joerg Haider was driving at twice the speed limit when he died in a car crash, officials say.Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-4e7a312d206ae023005e3af9d0396767bbcenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1012/breaking6.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1012/breaking6.htmThe Taoiseach will today travel to France for an emergency Eurogroup meeting to discuss European measures for tackling the global financial crisis.Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-12ecb18d8f0c1851346fb192443f4521irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2008/1011/1223676792854.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2008/1011/1223676792854.htmlTHERE WAS a mixed reaction from Fine Gael frontbenchers to party leader Enda Kenny's surprise announcement yesterday that he had instructed the Paymaster General to make a 5 per cent cut in his TD's salary of €106,581 next year.Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-f22989a2a5b3d3255f4d040fe1cc2eddirishtimesenhttp://www.sbpost.ie/post/pages/p/story.aspx-qqqt=IRELAND-qqqs=news-qqqid=36518-qqqx=1.asphttp://www.sbpost.ie/post/pages/p/story.aspx-qqqt=IRELAND-qqqs=news-qqqid=36518-qqqx=1.aspSunday, October 05, 2008 By David Clerkin and Cliff Taylor Irish banks need to ‘‘come clean’’ on the property debts on their books and write them down to more realistic values, according to the Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan. His comments come amid intense discussions this weekend on how the....Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200sbpost-9c7a64f13cb21c45f0bb6b1cdb817c1bsbpostenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7647795.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7647795.stmThe decision to guarantee all deposits in the Republic of Ireland's banks is passed by the Irish parliament.Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-e99ddcd0d395ddf9d6e1c6ee595e51debbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/uk+banks+fight+pledge+to+savers/2483847?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewshttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/uk+banks+fight+pledge+to+savers/2483847?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewsBritish banks have challenged the Irish Government over its promise to give 100% protection for savers, suggesting the move was anti-competitive. Earlier this week, Dublin pledged that all deposits at Irish banks would be safe in a bid to reassure citizens at a time of global financial crisis.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-73f3a82582bc13116745134e9eac1302channel4newsenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0930/economyreax.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0930/economyreax.htmlThe Dáil debate on the emergency legislation to enact the Government's guarantee to banking institutions has taken place.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-c332ec1ba9fdca11475b47b50d1adb01RTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0923/breaking5.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0923/breaking5.htmGardaí have warned of traffic disruptions in Kilkenny and adjoining counties over the next three days because of the volumes of traffic generated by the National Ploughing championships, which opened today at Cuffesgrange.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-7fed995f944a878bd3e80fb78b6db443irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0907/kennye.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0907/kennye.htmlFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has ruled out any return to the Tallaght Strategy where the opposition support government measures during the economic crisis of the 1980s. Mr Kenny also said the Government has failed to deal with a 'bloated and inefficient' public service.Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-b032b8b44691f665e3834285308b15c0RTERadioenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/americas/obama+picks+biden+as+running+mate/2432282?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewshttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/americas/obama+picks+biden+as+running+mate/2432282?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewsUS Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has chosen Joe Biden as his running mate in the November election. Sarah Smith reports.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-c6e235ec917a0c188c68d46e2aaaeca6channel4newsenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/2608970/Ousting-Pervez-Musharraf-may-not-save-Pakistan.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/2608970/Ousting-Pervez-Musharraf-may-not-save-Pakistan.htmlMaqbool Illahi a scowling young fundamentalist was celebrating the departure of President Pervez Musharraf and looking forward to the day when the Taliban takes over Pakistan and hangs the former military dictator.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-69fbdddd7b2fd8c535fd050bb73aaa71telegraphenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0823/afghan.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0823/afghan.htmlThe US military claims only armed Taliban militants were killed in the attack. In a statement, the US said a known Taliban commander was targeted and killed in the attack, with two civilians wounded. However this has been strongly contradicted by the Afghan Interior Ministry, which says 76 people, all civilians, were killed.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-9dc06b3c41e86b4df3cbe5c2424c48e2RTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0823/breaking114.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0823/breaking114.htmBodies littered the strategic port of Kismayu in southern Somalia and unidentified planes soared overhead today, a day after it was seized by Islamist rebels in fighting that killed at least 70 people.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-1b2bf077ccc01e5c3fb12ccec56327a6irishtimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0823/breaking101.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0823/breaking101.htmThe Australian government is investigating a media report that 13 Indian children may have been stolen from their parents as part of a child-trafficking network and brought to Australia for adoption.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-0338b938348cd87c90e2815f6f4fa33eirishtimesenhttp://www.dawn.com/2008/08/23/rss.htm#41http://www.dawn.com/2008/08/23/rss.htm#41LUSAKA, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Thousands of Zambians mourned President Levy Mwanawasa on Saturday when his body was returned home after he died...Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200dawn-c7b33ac660191a35c165aae2ca38d2fddawnenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0823/breaking99.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0823/breaking99.htmOffice-based coastguards across Britain and Northern Ireland will start a 48-hour strike today over a long-running pay dispute.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-4489263362f04279b93bb25e8bf68810irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0817/dublin.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0817/dublin.htmlThree people are in a critical, but stable condition in hospital after a fire in Dublin last night. The blaze broke out in the underground car park of an apartment block at Smithfield Gate. 25 people had to be evacuated from their homes. The three injured people are being treated in St James's hospital.Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-0fe144945cafc900025082a389e4436cRTERadioenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0814/breaking210.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0814/breaking210.htmFine Gael leader Enda Kenny today accused Brian Cowen of leading Ireland into a recession and claimed that his first 100 days Taoiseach has been a failure.Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-917d10aad0f734d72884b38ed72f366dirishtimesenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/2440185/Nicolas-Sarkozy-faces-anti-EU-protests-in-Ireland.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/2440185/Nicolas-Sarkozy-faces-anti-EU-protests-in-Ireland.htmlPresident's motorcade takes detour through Dublin's streets to avoid protests from Irish farmers, fishermen, the far Left and a frog.Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-9c8f4d7cf3248a574552af3a09a0c705telegraphenhttp://www.euronews.net/en/article/21/07/2008/sarkozys-tricky-eu-mission-in-ireland/http://www.euronews.net/en/article/21/07/2008/sarkozys-tricky-eu-mission-in-ireland/I will listen and learn, says President Sarkozy as he heads for a potentially hostile trip to Ireland today. As EU President, Sarkozy has the task of finding a solution to the crisis sparked by the Irish rejection of the Lisbon Treaty. He has even hinted that Ireland should hold another referendum.Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-89151aaa1bf62a8d34d7aab3175d0b11euronews-enenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/2308990/Irish-%27No%27-vote-architect-plans-Europe-wide-%27referendum%27-on-Lisbon-Treaty.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/2308990/Irish-%27No%27-vote-architect-plans-Europe-wide-%27referendum%27-on-Lisbon-Treaty.htmlThe man who delivered an historic "No" vote in Ireland against the EU's Lisbon Treaty has revealed far-reaching plans to give voters throughout Europe a peoples' referendum on the handover of power to Brussels.Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-d5935f26fd926adfe02cbf58eff5a88atelegraphenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0719/breaking37.htmhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0719/breaking37.htmSinn Féin says it will tell French President Nicolas Sarkozy, at a scheduled meeting in Dublin on Monday, that there can be no question of the Lisbon treaty being put to a vote again in Ireland.Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-b27013ce909da51863040f27a6c0bd42irishtimesenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0718/eulisbon.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0718/eulisbon.htmlSinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald has been invited too, but because she is on holidays and may not get back on time for the meeting, Gerry Adams would in that case meet President Sarkozy. The guest list, which is still being finalised, is also expected to include TD Finian McGrath, Prof Brigid Laffin....Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-26cec1966c846fcf39c7b1394ccc1b62RTERadioenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0709/kilmainham.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0709/kilmainham.htmlGardaí are carrying out door-to-door inquiries in their investigation of the murder of 60-year-old man at his apartment in Kilmainham in south Dublin. Denis Brennan was found dead in the sitting room of his apartment in Bowbridge Court yesterday morning.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-09d17093a3e0452be6882b0773707c6dRTERadioenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1027477/EU-treaty-dead-insists-Brown-wake-Irish-vote.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1027477/EU-treaty-dead-insists-Brown-wake-Irish-vote.htmlGordon Brown today dismissed calls to declare the EU's Lisbon Treaty dead following its rejection by voters in the Irish referendum.Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-33042f70188fc3ba7eafdfca53ee1ce7dailymailenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/21eac520-3bcb-11dd-9cb2-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/21eac520-3bcb-11dd-9cb2-0000779fd2ac.htmlIreland’s resounding rejection of the Lisbon reform treaty in last week’s referendum has left even those who voted No with a big headache, uncertain as to what the fall-out will be and nervous that the country’s standing in Europe has been irreparably damaged.Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200ft-5fa5fff17f8298157b8a7d3bd00a61e1ftenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4148552.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4148552.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093Ireland will today appeal for time to work out if it can save the Lisbon treaty as shell-shocked EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg to debate how to cope with the country's dramatic "no" vote.Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-23df1c811253a1733e98344dc9c27e6athetimesenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/europe+urged+to+scrap+lisbon+treaty/2286287?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewshttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/europe+urged+to+scrap+lisbon+treaty/2286287?intcmp=rss_news_itnnewsEurope's leaders are facing calls to abandon the controversial Lisbon Treaty after it was comprehensively rejected by Irish voters. Governments across the EU pledged on Friday night to carry on with the process of implementing the treaty - the successor to the abandoned constitution - despite the Irish vote.Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-ab6a9e17d5d5fb441f88e9ca75cc0b20channel4newsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7452171.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7452171.stmIrish ministers and EU officials say Ireland appears to be heading for a rejection of the EU Lisbon reform treaty.Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-855099aca02c84e61133c693f7f2af08bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/311270243/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/311270243/index.htmlA suspected arms dealer accused of conspiring to sell weapons to Colombian guerrillas was extradited Friday from Spain to the United States, the U.S. Justice Department said.Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200cnn-22284a38ea2eef22cb03cdcc52a0e5e5cnnenhttp://news.ert.gr/c/6/33153.asphttp://news.ert.gr/c/6/33153.aspIrish voters go to the polls on Thursday to determine the fate of the European Union's reform treaty in a referendum that could easily go either wayThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200ert-en-ec0c702dc87ebed977fbb08b7d201ae0ert-enenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080610/wl_afp/irelandeureferendumhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080610/wl_afp/irelandeureferendumAFP - Irish leaders launched a last-ditch bid Monday to persuade voters to back a controversial new EU treaty, ahead of a knife-edge referendum threatening to throw the bloc's grand plans into new disarray.Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-b16694c8701b1703dd6fe6762257332cnews-yahooen