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Anchorman 2 stars hit Dublin red carpet, sign some faces… generally remain classy
Newsteam, assemble!!
Obama and Castro to deliver eulogies at Mandela memorial service
Heads of state and government have been arriving ahead of tomorrow’s State Memorial Service. President Michael D Higgins is representing Ireland.
Deal signed to save shrinking Dead Sea by connecting it with Red Sea
Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinians signed the agreement in Washington today.
Only people who wear glasses will understand these trials and tribulations
Got bad eyesight? We sympathise.
Here’s What Happened Today: Monday
Everyone’s been talking about the resignation of the CRC boss, the major jobs announcement in Limerick and tomorrow’s service for ‘Madiba’…
Splitting Dublin would be catastrophic for GAA, insists county chief
John Costello has responded to calls from the likes of Colm O’Rourke to split the capital.
‘We’re only barely getting off the ground’: Noonan dismisses boom suggestions
The Minister for Finance is in Brussels for a Eurogroup meeting, who said Ireland is “proof” that austerity packages ‘deliver results’.
Sentencing of ‘Peru 2′ postponed due to judges’ strike
Michaela McCollum Connolly and Melissa Reid were due to be sentenced today. No new date has been set for their court appearance.
Column: Domestic abuse in same-sex relationships isn’t talked about – but it’s real
When my girlfriend became abusive I didn’t know what to do. I felt scared and alone – but I also felt that I had to be a representative for other gay people, and that admitting to what was happening would let others down.
Watch: Failsafe tech keeps drone flying even when damaged
A new failsafe technology allows a drone to recover and stay in the air after a malfunction or motor failure.
Largest shopping centre in the midlands enters receivership
Grant Thornton have been appointed as receivers in an agreement that includes the shopping centre, car park, and a number of apartments.
HSE sorry for letter to narcolepsy sufferers, says supports will not be withdrawn
The HSE said it intends to set aside a letter sent to sufferers to inform them that supports would be withheld on the advice of the State Claims Agency.
Outgoing CRC chief will not attend Oireachtas hearing on top-ups scandal
Brian Conlon tendered his resignation today and has said that he thinks his replacement should come from outside the CRC.
Man falls asleep during flight, wakes up on empty plane
It’s the stuff of nightmares.
This is the school uniform questionnaire parents are being sent
The questionnaire aims to find out if parents want their children wearing school uniforms and, if so, what type they would like them to wear.
Horse euthanised after being found with two broken legs in Wicklow estate
A vet had to be called to the scene to put the animal down.
‘Safe conclusion’ after man climbed onto roof following stabbing incident
Gardaí were called to the incident on a roof adjacent to DART tracks in Dublin earlier.
‘We’ve already had a fatality’ – IRFU launch new guide on concussion
Dr Rod McLoughlin believes there needs to be a culture change to remove inappropriate pressure on concussed players.
The 5 at 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Vodafone begins rolling out 4G service across Ireland
The service is now available in six cities and 31 towns across the country.
Want to be a film critic? Here’s your chance
The Irish Film Institute has set up an award scheme for potential movie critics in tribute to late programmer Pete Walsh.
“Elaborate grow house” in Waterford yields €470,000 worth of seized cannabis
A woman in her 40s was arrested at scene of the seizure yesterday.
Spanish PM says falling wages help save jobs
“It is better to bet on earning a little bit less and maintain as many jobs as possible” – do you agree with Mariano Rajoy?
This guy will make you want to travel more
Warning: Video may induce lifestyle envy (and slight irritation).
Local authorities issue 99 mortgage approvals this year
If you have been turned down for a bank loan you can apply for a loan from your local authority.
Man accused of Lee Rigby murder “loves” Al Qaeda: “They’re my brothers”
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale are accused of murdering 25-year-old soldier Lee Rigby with knives and a machete.
Roy Keane: my relationship with Alex Ferguson is ‘non-existent’
Plaudits from Fergie for Keane in 1999 was like ‘praising the postman for delivering your letters’, he says.
Couple who ran London prostitution ring to be sentenced today
Officers found 120 phones, 50 Polish identity cards and £24,000 in cash in the home of a couple who admit forcing women into prostitution.
The 7 most annoying people in your office this December
How many do you know?
A piece of history: Mandela’s handwritten notes on speech he gave in Dublin 23 years ago
Mandela noted the success the Irish soccer team in handwritten notes on a speech he gave at Dublin’s Mansion House in July 1990.
Facebook rolls out auto-play videos for mobile users
The feature will pave the way for video advertising, which is expected to arrive sometime next year.
CRC chief quits in the midst of charity top-up scandal
Departing chief executive Brian Conlon did not receive any top-ups but his predecessor got a top-up of €135,000 on top of a basic salary of €116,000.
One third of SMEs don’t understand their energy bills and 86 per cent don’t know how to lower them
AIB has announced it will be offering loans aimed at making businesses more energy efficient.
‘No comment to make’ on reports Kathleen Lynch threatened to resign
The junior health minister was reported in yesterday’s Sunday Business Post to have threatened to quit the government at a meeting over a fortnight ago.
68 new jobs announced in two multinationals
A British company will create 30 jobs next year and a firm in Cork has already begun recruiting for 38 new positions.
Football review committee proposes each province starts with eight teams in championship
Losers of preliminary ties will move to a different provincial championship.
University of Limerick to create 290 full-time jobs in major expansion
The plan includes a new city centre campus, facilities at University Hospital Limerick and a team training centre for Munster Rugby.
‘Flood of cases’ by symphysiotomy survivors expected in courts next year
The government’s u-turn on the lifting of the statute of limitations for one year, to facilitate legal action for the women, has been described as “appalling”.
Man arrested after Tullamore shooting
A man in his 20s was arrested early this morning in connection with the shooting, which was witnessed by a seven-year-old boy.
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Poll: Are you satisfied with the resolution of the ESB strike threat?
THEIR THREATENED STRIKE drew fears of a ‘black Christmas’ fraught with electricity blackouts, but unions reached an agreement with the ESB yesterday.
The dispute centred on the company’s pension scheme, and the resolution means that it will be protected as a Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
However, today it emerged that unions and the company disagree on whether the deal will add any liabilities to the ESB’s balance sheet. Management say it will mean any further liabilities but unions believe it will add at least €369 million.
The dividends from the scheme will continue to be paid to the government.
We ask: Are you satisfied with the resolution of the ESB strike threat?
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