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Dublin: 13 °C Saturday 25 May, 2013

Yesterday’s News

Two arrested on ‘suspicion to endanger aircraft’ after flight diverted to London

The Pakistan Airlines flight was travelling to Manchester when a disruptive passenger led to it being diverted to Stansted.

The 5 at 5: Friday

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

Fianna Fáil tables Dáil motion of no confidence in Alan Shatter

TDs will debate Fianna Fáil’s motion on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the party saying Shatter’s position is untenable.

Irish name fail: No fadas accepted round here

An Aer Lingus customer was not one bit happy when he couldn’t register his daughter’s name in the correct way.

From The Score Fitting Tribute

‘An honour to represent Munster and Paul O’Connell at Donal Walsh funeral’

Retired Munster and Ireland forward Marcus Horan paid tribute to Donal Walsh, who recently lost his battle with cancer.

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‘Beauty pageants do not sexualise children’ says contest organiser

A child beauty pageant organiser who is bringing an American-style version to Ireland this year has hit back against criticism, stating these competitions have been in the US for over fifty years.

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Oversize load on truck causes Washington bridge collapse

The bridge had been listed as “functionally obsolete” – a category meaning that the design is outdated.

Irish Architectural Archive appeal for funds, they even asked NAMA

The organisation holds over 2.5 million architectural drawings and 500,000 photographs of Irish buildings.

Column: The Ohio kidnap victims are finally free but the nightmare continues for girls across the world

The horrific incarceration suffered by three US women kidnapped and held for ten years is now over, but for one girl every two seconds – torn from her family and forced into marriage – it has just begun, writes Vanina Trojan.

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Bray garda to stand trial after claims she forged a letter from the DPP

Catherine McGowan (46) from west Dublin will stand trial in eight weeks.

From The Score Pro12

Brian O’Driscoll in for Pro12 decider but Sean O’Brien misses out

Joe Schmidt’s reign comes to an end against Ulster.

From Business ETC Nelson Capital Advisors

Central Bank of Ireland warns about unauthorised investment firm

Nelson Capital Advisors has been offering investment services to the Irish public.

Police unsure if decapitated British soldier was targeted or not

It has been revealed that the two men suspected of killing the 25-year-old had been part of previous investigations.

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Poll: Have you ever lodged a complaint about a hospital?

Almost 227,000 patients in 2011 were unaware that they could lodge a complaint about their hospital stay.

From Business ETC Hotels

Romantic getaways helping over half of Irish hotels increase turnover

A new survey also showed that hoteliers have a more positive outlook about growth at their own business over the next year.

Brian Hayes: ‘Unions who reject new public pay deal will face harsher cuts’

Negotiations have “concluded” on the Haddington Road deal, said the junior finance minister, adding less favourable conditions will apply to those unions who reject it.

€1.5 million research investment into healthcare quality and patient safety

The research project aims to identify the most immediate and important safety and quality issues in the health service and improve care by developing changes in policy and practice.

The 9 at 9: Friday

Good morning! Here are the nine things to know before you start your Friday.

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Schools torched in fifth night of Sweden riots over ‘police brutality’

The troubles are believed to have been triggered by the fatal police shooting of a 69-year-old man last week.

From The Score In The Game

Wounded Lion: Versatile O’Brien won’t be pinned down

The Leinster flanker will hope his knee injury clears soon, but it’s not likely to be this weekend.

Elderly man killed in collision with truck in Tipperary

The incident occurred in the town of Raheenrow at 2am this morning.

From Business ETC Jobswatch

Good news for Dublin: Telecoms company announces 70 new jobs

The jobs, supported by an Enterprise Ireland investment, will be created over the next three years.

War

Oxfam urges EU foreign ministers to extend the arms embargo on Syria

Transferring more weapons to Syria can only “exacerbate a hellish scenario for civilians” says Oxfam, who say extending the embargo would avoid fuelling an arms race.

Nature programme to be broadcast live from Glendalough Lakes tonight

The one hour programme will showcase the BioBlitz competition in action, an event where nature and wildlife enthusiasts attempt to record the most species of wildlife over a 24-hour period.

Column: Without planning the dream of retirement can turn into a nightmare

You may have planned your finances down to the last cent – but have you considered the psychological impact of never going to work again? It’s harder to adjust than you might think, writes …

TDs to support abortion amendment to provide for medical terminations

During a meeting at Leinster House this afternoon, two TDs revealed they had children who were “incompatible with life”.

More blood donations needed to meet demand of ageing populations

A study shows that more blood donors will be needed in the future to cater for the ‘grey tsunami of ageing populations’ and the complex surgeries they will be getting.

Victims of stalking and domestic violence to get EU-wide protection

The new law will see restraining orders obtained in your home country having the same standing in law across all EU states.

Thursday 23 May, 2013

From The Daily Edge Neighbourhood Watch

17 notes from neighbours trapped in glass cases of emotion

Good neighbours become good friends. These people are not friends.

Clumsy crane operator knocks out electricity in a third of Vietnam

An operator knocked down a tree – which cut the main high-voltage line between the north and south of the country.

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The Pope is given personalised Boston Celtics, Roma and Lazio jerseys

Because if there’s one thing a Pope needs, it’s more jerseys.

Two women arrested after €500,000 seizure of cannabis plants

A cannabis growhouse was discovered in the outskirts of Castleblayney this evening.

Two more people arrested as police continue investigation into Woolwich attack

A man and a woman have been arrested, while the two chief suspects remain under arrest in separate hospitals.

Four arrested over series of burglaries in south Dublin

Three men and a woman were arrested after Gardaí from Dublin held searches in Courtown and Wexford Town.

Secondary teachers’ unions reject new ‘Haddington Road’ pay deal

The ASTI and TUI say the ‘Haddington Road’ proposals aren’t sufficiently different from Croke Park 2 to change their minds.

A&E wards could be shut over looming staff shortages, doctors warn

The Irish Association for Emergency Medicine says emergency wards are already stretched, and it’ll get worse in July…

Column: Transgender people should have the right to change their birth certificate

While most of us take for granted having a passport or birth certificate in our own name, transgender people must face awkward questions when they are asked to provide identification – this shouldn’t be the case, writes Aengus Ó Snodaigh.

Abuse victims to receive $16.5m as Christian Brothers declare US bankruptcy

Two corporations behind the ‘Irish’ Christian Brothers will enter ‘Chapter 11′ bankruptcy, which allows them to reorganise.