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Monday 24 June, 2013

This man says he's on hunger strike to oppose the property tax Property Tax

This man says he's on hunger strike to oppose the property tax

Jun 24th 2013, 9:49 PM 20,958 Views 120 Comments

Tony Rochford from Trim in Co Meath says he has been refusing all solid foods for over a week now.

'Anglo tapes show need for banking inquiry' - man who wants to run inquiry Anglo

'Anglo tapes show need for banking inquiry' - man who wants to run inquiry

Jun 24th 2013, 9:22 PM 9,873 Views 94 Comments

Ciarán Lynch, the chair of the Oireachtas finance committee, says the tapes may be “the tip of the iceberg”.

AIB is increasing its bank charges from the end of August Bank Charges

AIB is increasing its bank charges from the end of August

Jun 24th 2013, 9:15 PM 27,843 Views 131 Comments

Customers will be asked to pay 35c for an ATM withdrawal, and 39c for a transaction that requires staff assistance.

This man is the new Lord Mayor of Dublin Dublin City Council

This man is the new Lord Mayor of Dublin

Jun 24th 2013, 8:54 PM 11,794 Views 37 Comments

Labour’s Oisín Quinn – nephew of minister Ruairí – could be one of the last mayors not to be directly elected by the public.

Debt deals mean we're borrowing €20bn less in next decade - Noonan Every Little Helps

Debt deals mean we're borrowing €20bn less in next decade - Noonan

Jun 24th 2013, 8:32 PM 4,542 Views 32 Comments

The finance minister gives his formal tip-of-the-hat to the news that the two European bailout funds are delaying repayments.

Berlusconi sentenced to seven years in jail for sex with a minor Bunga Bunga

Berlusconi sentenced to seven years in jail for sex with a minor

Jun 24th 2013, 8:19 PM 24,675 Views 87 Comments

The former prime minister is unlikely to serve any time, given his age – but the ruling is a major political blow.

The Evening Fix... now with added memes and genes Need To Know

The Evening Fix... now with added memes and genes

Jun 24th 2013, 7:57 PM 5,153 Views 3 Comments

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

Bank bondholders would be forced to take losses under Noonan plan Five Years Later

Bank bondholders would be forced to take losses under Noonan plan

Jun 24th 2013, 6:22 PM 6,014 Views 18 Comments

The Financial Times has obtained a proposal circulated by Noonan on how Eurozone banks should deal with problems in future.

Motorcyclist dies after collision with lorry in Co Kilkenny Roads

Motorcyclist dies after collision with lorry in Co Kilkenny

Jun 24th 2013, 5:44 PM 7,537 Views 6 Comments

The man in his 40s was fatally injured after the collision outside Glenmore this afternoon.

The editor of the Irish Independent has been promoted - after nine months Appointments

The editor of the Irish Independent has been promoted - after nine months

Jun 24th 2013, 5:22 PM 10,460 Views 31 Comments

Stephen Rae will be the Editor in Chief of the the Irish Independent, Sunday Independent and the Herald.

PHOTOS: Farmers mount Kildare St protest over CAP reforms Load Of Bull This post contains images

PHOTOS: Farmers mount Kildare St protest over CAP reforms

Jun 24th 2013, 3:51 PM 5,736 Views 46 Comments

There’s a load of bull on Kildare Street today. Literally.

The price of groceries is still rising - but slightly slower than before Groceries

The price of groceries is still rising - but slightly slower than before

Jun 24th 2013, 3:07 PM 4,815 Views 47 Comments

Data from Kantar Worldpanel also shows Lidl and Aldi continuing to increase their share of Ireland’s grocery market.

Northern Irish police 'dismantle entire organised crime group' Drugs

Northern Irish police 'dismantle entire organised crime group'

Jun 24th 2013, 2:26 PM 6,306 Views 8 Comments

Five members of an organised crime group were sentenced today over the importation of cocaine, speed and cannabis.

Saturday 22 June, 2013

SUSI, SARS and special education: The week in numbers Prime Numbers

SUSI, SARS and special education: The week in numbers

Jun 22nd 2013, 7:30 PM 3,230 Views No Comments

Plus: how much does it cost to buy a vote in Meath East?

It's official: Irish prices for cigarettes and alcohol are EU's highest Cost Of Living

It's official: Irish prices for cigarettes and alcohol are EU's highest

Jun 22nd 2013, 7:15 AM 10,958 Views 86 Comments

Irish drink prices are 62 per cent higher than the EU average – and only the Finns pay more for their drink.

NAMA and the banks are tapping debtors’ phones and emails, claims TD Surveillance

NAMA and the banks are tapping debtors’ phones and emails, claims TD

Jun 22nd 2013, 7:00 AM 8,563 Views 34 Comments

Michelle Mulherin says state-owned banks, NAMA and the former IBRC are incepting phone calls and emails of debtors.

Friday 21 June, 2013

We'll know in three months if Ireland's getting a postcode system Postcodes

We'll know in three months if Ireland's getting a postcode system

Jun 21st 2013, 7:45 PM 15,657 Views 105 Comments

Pat Rabbitte says he’s committed to postcodes and a final decision will be made “no later than the third quarter” of 2013.

TD slams 'chaotic' plan to move MORE patients into struggling psychiatric unit Psychiatric Care

TD slams 'chaotic' plan to move MORE patients into struggling psychiatric unit

Jun 21st 2013, 7:05 PM 3,596 Views 6 Comments

Denis Naughten has demanded an immediate audit of staffing levels, saying it’s clear the current levels are inadequate.

James Reilly channels Arnold Schwarzenegger in battle against cigarettes Bottlernator This post contains videos

James Reilly channels Arnold Schwarzenegger in battle against cigarettes

Jun 21st 2013, 7:00 PM 6,101 Views 29 Comments

“To paraphrase that gentleman who got to be Governor of California…”

TDs will be asked to vote on reversing special needs teaching cuts Teachers

TDs will be asked to vote on reversing special needs teaching cuts

Jun 21st 2013, 6:08 PM 4,145 Views 23 Comments

A Fianna Fáil motion, to be voted upon on next Wednesday, asks for increased teaching staff to meet the workload.

VIDEO: Passers-by catch toddler after she falls out 5th-floor window China This post contains videos

VIDEO: Passers-by catch toddler after she falls out 5th-floor window

Jun 21st 2013, 5:33 PM 12,989 Views 59 Comments

The off-duty couriers spotted the child on a windowsill in China – and were able to stop her from falling to the ground.

The 5 at 5: Friday Take 5

The 5 at 5: Friday

Jun 21st 2013, 4:48 PM 4,563 Views No Comments

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

Gardaí, nurses and midwives sign up to new Haddington Road pay deal Public Pay

Gardaí, nurses and midwives sign up to new Haddington Road pay deal

Jun 21st 2013, 4:35 PM 5,749 Views 29 Comments

The deal marks the first time that Gardaí had been given a direct role in negotiating their own pay terms.

Menthol cigarettes could be banned across the EU (but not until 2017) Tobacco Directive

Menthol cigarettes could be banned across the EU (but not until 2017)

Jun 21st 2013, 3:33 PM 6,879 Views 47 Comments

Health ministers, chaired by James Reilly, have agreed a ban on menthol cigarettes – but won’t ban slim cigarettes for now.

France wants to ban free shipping on Amazon France

France wants to ban free shipping on Amazon

Jun 21st 2013, 2:57 PM 8,857 Views 36 Comments

No, really: it says the practice gives it an unfair advantage over local retailers.

Ireland gets another seven years to repay its European bailout loans Bailout Loans

Ireland gets another seven years to repay its European bailout loans

Jun 21st 2013, 2:09 PM 7,909 Views 90 Comments

EU finance ministers have officially signed off on a deal which means the average European loan will be repaid in 19.5 years.

38 people dead from the 'new SARS' - and we're not sure how it spreads Uh-Oh

38 people dead from the 'new SARS' - and we're not sure how it spreads

Jun 21st 2013, 7:45 AM 6,974 Views 16 Comments

MERS has killed 38 people, mostly in Saudi Arabia – and, like SARS, it spreads between hospitals with worrying ease.

Quinn demands investigation into Leaving Cert Maths mistakes Leaving Cert

Quinn demands investigation into Leaving Cert Maths mistakes

Jun 21st 2013, 7:30 AM 7,158 Views 28 Comments

The minister says the SEC has two jobs now: to ensure no student suffers as a result of the error, and to stop it recurring.

Councils take €311 million hit as commercial rates are written off COMMERCIAL RATES

Councils take €311 million hit as commercial rates are written off

Jun 21st 2013, 7:15 AM 6,211 Views 25 Comments

Figures published by Phil Hogan reveal the extent of the financial hit taken by councils as local enterprise goes under.

If you advertise a rave on Facebook, the Gardaí will find you Big Brother

If you advertise a rave on Facebook, the Gardaí will find you

Jun 21st 2013, 6:30 AM 18,014 Views 66 Comments

Alan Shatter said Gardaí were alerted to the rave on a beach in Sutton earlier this month after seeing it on Facebook.

Confirmed: Troika agrees to delay water charges until 2015 Water Charges

Confirmed: Troika agrees to delay water charges until 2015

Jun 21st 2013, 6:15 AM 5,426 Views 36 Comments

The EU and IMF have agreed to a request from the Irish authorities to delay the first bills from early 2014 to early 2015.

Thursday 20 June, 2013

Campaigner against Corrib gas pipeline 'on hunger strike' in prison Rossport

Campaigner against Corrib gas pipeline 'on hunger strike' in prison

Jun 20th 2013, 7:24 PM 7,680 Views No Comments

Rossport campaigners say Liam Heffernan was arrested for blocking construction vehicles.

Noonan: Ireland will escape bailout, even if we can't recover bank costs Debt Deal

Noonan: Ireland will escape bailout, even if we can't recover bank costs

Jun 20th 2013, 6:58 PM 6,418 Views 53 Comments

The finance minister says the world recognises that Ireland’s debts are sustainable, but he won’t give up on help.

Post services may be delayed because of suspect device in Portlaoise Bomb Squad

Post services may be delayed because of suspect device in Portlaoise

Jun 20th 2013, 5:32 PM 5,260 Views 9 Comments

An Post’s mailing centre in Portlaoise has been evacuated after customs staff discovered a suspicious item.

The 5 at 5: Thursday Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

Jun 20th 2013, 4:48 PM 4,336 Views 2 Comments

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

'This Taoiseach is like the Mayo footballers - he's all about the solo run' The West's Awake

'This Taoiseach is like the Mayo footballers - he's all about the solo run'

Jun 20th 2013, 3:15 PM 5,670 Views 20 Comments

Barry Cowen reckons Enda Kenny’s plan to abolish the Seanad reminds him of the performance of his county’s footballers.

Stolen medieval carvings to return to Clare after 150 years Welcome Home

Stolen medieval carvings to return to Clare after 150 years

Jun 20th 2013, 7:45 AM 7,868 Views 11 Comments

The carvings were taken from Scattery Island in the Shannon Estuary years ago – but will be brought ‘home’ next month.

Oireachtas agenda: Dáil to hold its final votes on scrapping Seanad Leinster House

Oireachtas agenda: Dáil to hold its final votes on scrapping Seanad

Jun 20th 2013, 7:30 AM 2,148 Views 5 Comments

The fate of one house will be in the fate of the other today, before debate begins on the divisive abortion legislation.

Is the European Union funding the torture of refugees in Libya? Post-Gaddafi

Is the European Union funding the torture of refugees in Libya?

Jun 20th 2013, 7:15 AM 2,366 Views 19 Comments

Amnesty International says European funding to secure Libyan borders is resulting in ‘holding centres’ where abuses occur.

Irish drug prices 'now matching European average' - drugs firms Drug Prices

Irish drug prices 'now matching European average' - drugs firms

Jun 20th 2013, 6:45 AM 4,796 Views 32 Comments

Market research commissioned by pharmaceuticals firms suggests its members’ medicines match an average European price.

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