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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:27:00 GMT

Irish Independent: Metro Herald gets merger go-ahead

11/7/2009 3:31 AM - Irish Independent (Ireland) MEDIA THE Competition Authority yesterday cleared the way for the merger of Dublin freesheets Herald AM and Metro. The new publication, Metro Herald, will be operated by its shareholders, which include
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:27:00 GMT

The Irish Times: Authority approves merger of 'Metro' and 'Herald AM'

11/7/2009 3:30 AM - Irish Times (Ireland) THE COMPETITION Authority has approved a deal that will result in the merger of Dublin freesheet newspapers Metro and Herald AM. The authority yesterday cleared a transaction that will involve The Irish Times
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:27:00 GMT

Chambers Ireland: Govt must resist opposition to cuts

Chambers Ireland have said the Government must face down any opposition to severe spending cuts in December's Budget. The business representative group said yesterday's National Day of Protest will do nothing to help boost confidence in the country.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:24:00 GMT

Belfast city street subsiding

Part of one of Belfast's busiest streets has subsided into what is believed to be a large hole. The tarmac at the site on Cromac Street in the city is still intact, but it is sagging over the vacuum beneath it. There are fears the resulting hole could
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:19:00 GMT

James Downey: Let's change for the better and not waste this crisis

We have to set up a high-powered commission, give it six months to report, and legislate on the findings LEAD headline from page 1 of the Irish independent, Thursday, November 5, 2009: 'Lenihan told to tax lower-paid workers'. Same newspaper, same date,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:19:00 GMT

NI leaders in London for talks

Northern Irelands First and Deputy First Minister will meet Gordon Brown in Downing Street today to discuss devolving policing and justice powers. Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward is also expected to attend the stock-taking exercise of progress
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:15:00 GMT

Now it's back to business

THERE was a good deal of straight talk amid the fiery speeches on the day of union action. What is needed now is some straight talking from the Government, backed up by its own day of action on December 9. Ordinary workers who marched yesterday must
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:02:00 GMT

Belfast city street subsides

Part of one of Belfast's busiest streets has subsided into what is believed to be a large hole. The tarmac at the site on Cromac Street in the city is still intact, but it is sagging over the vacuum beneath it. There are fears the resulting hole could
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT

Ryanair launches ‘skis fly free’ promotion

Ryanair has announced that the first 10,000 passengers to book a ski flight before midnight Wednesday 11th (24:00hrs) can bring their skis for free – saving up to £80/€80 each. Ryanair’s Winter Ski Programme 2009/10 offers 50
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Dublin party prompts school board discussion

(Contra Costa Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A large Halloween party reportedly crashed by drunken teens prompted the Dublin school board to call a special meeting earlier this week to review district alcohol and drug
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:47:00 GMT

Thousands protest against Irish austerity measures

hrs DUBLIN : Tens of thousands of angry demonstrators rallied across Ireland on Friday to protest government plans for tough austerity measures, police and reports said. The protests were called by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) to back its
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:41:00 GMT

NI: Talks on devolution of policing powers

Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are to hold talks with the British Prime Minister today on the devolution of policing and justice powers. It is understood that Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward will also attend the discussions
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:54:00 GMT

Road collapsing in city centre

A road in Belfast city centre has begun collapsing into a large hole. The hole at Cromac Street in the city centre was discovered early on Saturday. It is thought it will take days to repair. The tarmac on the road is still intact but it has begun
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:51:00 GMT

NI leaders in London for devolution talks

Northern Irelands First and Deputy First Minister will meet Gordon Brown in Downing Street today to discuss devolving policing and justice powers. Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward is also expected to attend the stock-taking exercise of progress
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:28:00 GMT

The Irish 'Duke of Soho'

From a Christian Brothers school, to a porn and property empire, Paul Raymond has led an exotic life. But despite his vast fortune, he lives frail and alone in his vast London penthouse. MYLES MCWEENEY reports This week, in a new list of Britain's 100
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:26:00 GMT

Search for man missing off Co Clare coast

A search is under way for a man who has fallen into the sea off the coast of Co Clare. The man, who is understood to have been fishing, fell into the water at Ballyreen five kilometres north of Doolin. The search operation is being co-ordinated by the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:19:00 GMT

Road collapses in city centre

One of Belfast's busiest roads has begun collapsing into a large hole. The hole in Victoria Street in the city centre was discovered early on Saturday. It is thought it will take days to repair. The tarmac on the road is still intact but it has begun
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:17:00 GMT

Chambers Ireland: Govt must resist opposition to cuts

Chambers Ireland have said the Government must face down any opposition to severe spending cuts in December's Budget. The business representative group said yesterday's National Day of Protest will do nothing to help boost confidence in the country.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:05:00 GMT

Chambers Ireland criticises protests

Chambers Ireland has today criticised the national day of protest, saying that it will do nothing to help restore confidence in our economy. Chambers Ireland deputy chief executive Sen Murphy said: Todays protests do not help to address the structural
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:05:00 GMT

Irish Life & Permanent appoints new director

Pat Ryan is to be appointed to the Irish Life & Permanent board as a non-executive director, it was announced today. The appointment will take effect from the next board meeting of the group scheduled for December 15. Mr Ryan, an actuary, is a former
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:05:00 GMT

Ryanair surprised by Coughlan comments

Budget airline Ryanair has indicated its surprise at remarks by the Tnaiste Mary Coughlan that the Government will be having further talks with Ryanair over the ,10 travel tax. Stephen McNamara of Ryanair said: 'There's been no discussions, there's been
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:04:00 GMT

Govt to talk to Ryanair about travel tax

The Tnaiste Mary Coughlan has said the Government will be having further talks with Ryanair over the ,10 travel tax. The airline has repeatedly called for the tax to be abolished warning it has resulted in less numbers travelling. The budget airline is
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:04:00 GMT

Injured soldier's road to recovery

The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court in London is by now familiar territory to Michael Stoker. The 22-year-old son of UUP councillor Bob Stoker is receiving treatment there for the third time since being badly injured while serving
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:56:00 GMT

PM to hold talks on justice move

Martin McGuinness and Peter Robinson are to meet the prime minister The first and deputy first ministers are due to hold talks with Gordon Brown and Shaun Woodward later over the devolution of policing and justice. The prime minister and NI secretary are
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

TUV set to hold annual conference

Jim Allister is the leader of Traditional Unionist Voice Traditional Unionist Voice is to hold its annual conference in Belfast on Saturday. The party was founded in 2007 by former DUP member Jim Allister, who opposed going into government with Sinn
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

Third place for Galway accent

I think the hotel where this survey was taken was obviously in Dublin. Everytime I hear a Dublin accent I know I have a 70% chance of getting mugged. And everytime I hear a Cork accent I expect to turn around and find little people. haha!
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:44:00 GMT

FG front bench for Galway visit

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny and a number of front bench members of the party are to visit Galway next Monday for a crisis meeting on jobs in the West. Deputies Richard Bruton, Kieran O'Donnell, Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and George Lee will attend the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:44:00 GMT

Chambers Ireland: Govt must resist opposition to cuts

06/11/2009 Protests bring 100,000 on to streets 06/11/2009 Ten thousand protest against Government in Cork 06/11/2009 Union: Government policies 'unfair and damaging' 06/11/2009 Tánaiste: 'Seismic change' needed in attitudes 06/11/2009 O'Keeffe:
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:33:00 GMT

Chambers Ireland: Govt must resist opposition to cuts

Chambers Ireland have said the Government must face down any opposition to severe spending cuts in December's Budget. Chambers Ireland have said the Government must face down any opposition to severe spending cuts in December's Budget. The business
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:29:00 GMT

Garda hurt in Dublin crash

Two people have been hospitalised following a crash involving a garda car. Two people have been hospitalised following a crash involving a garda car. Garda were attending a minor accident on the N7 at the Red Cow in Dublin at around 2.15am this morning
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:29:00 GMT