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Saville report - more delays feared

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:16 GMT

The Saville report could face further delay if David Cameron becomes the next British Prime Minister, it has been claimed.

Former RUC man joins SF Assembly team

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41:59 GMT

A former police officer, who was once also a member of the Orange Order, has been selected to join Sinn Fein's team in the Assembly in the North.

Students say college levies are 'fees by the back door'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A NEW row over third-level funding has been sparked by student union claims that colleges are using most of their €1,500-a-head registration charges to plug gaps in state funding.

Sarkozy says 'non'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.

Banks stripping homeowners of tracker policies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

HOMEOWNERS who are forced to go to their banks and building societies to renegotiate their mortgages are finding they have no choice but to give up their trackers.

Over 77,000 now behind on mortgage or rental bills

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

AT LEAST 77,500 households are in arrears on their mortgages and rent payments.

Sarkozy says 'non' but replay hopes 'still alive'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.

Banks stripping homeowners of tracker policies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

HOMEOWNERS who are forced to go to their banks and building societies to renegotiate their mortgages are finding they have no choice but to give up their trackers.

Budget day strike plan as first stoppage to save €100m

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

PUBLIC sector unions are considering holding a second national strike on the day of the Budget.

Army won't be needed on day of protest

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE Government has no plans to call the Army into action next Tuesday when the public sector will stage a 24-hour walk-out.

Nation facing huge bill for flood damage

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

IRELAND faces a multi-million euro flood damage bill after some of the worst flooding in living memory.

Trials boost hopes for premature ejaculation treatment

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MEN who are too hasty could be helped by a spray that may become the first US-approved treatment for premature ejaculation.

Sarkozy says 'non' but replay 'still alive'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy last night told Taoiseach Brian Cowen he could not support demands for a replay of the World Cup qualifier despite feeling "sorry" for the Irish.

Weary Green Army footsoldiers retreat from the 'Stade de Fraud'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Apres match was not a good place to be yesterday. Paris was chock-full of sore heads and Irish fans with injustice and bitterness in their hearts. Some hadn't slept at all, no doubt fearing the nightmares that would come if they did.

Equality body faces huge bill for golf club's legal costs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE Equality Authority is facing a legal bill of up to €500,000 following the Supreme Court's rejection of its claim that Portmarnock Golf Club, which excludes women from membership, is in breach of the Equal Status Act.

Students say college levies are 'fees by the back door'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A NEW row over third-level funding has been sparked by student union claims that colleges are using most of their €1,500-a-head registration charges to plug gaps in state funding.

Novelist Nolan had 'wonderful life', thanks to parents

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE sister of an award-winning author yesterday praised her parents for allowing him to live a "wonderful life" despite his severe disabilities.

Allies of dead gang boss get 26 years over €2m drugs plot

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

TWO former close associates of murdered crime gang boss, Martin 'Marlo' Hyland were yesterday jailed for a combined 26 years for drug trafficking.

Plan could reduce bin charges by €50 a year

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

HOUSEHOLDERS can expect a €50 reduction in their bin charges every year under a sweeping reform of the way waste is collected and disposed.

Style icon Moss in trouble over 'pro-anorexia' motto

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

EATING disorder campaigners rounded on British model Kate Moss for saying she backed the motto "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels", a slogan popular with pro-anorexia websites.

Residents braced for worst as rising waters close in

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

RESIDENTS and business people in flood-stricken Clonmel, Co Tipperary, feared the worst last night as a day's incessant rain saw flood waters edge closer to their homes.

Equality body faces huge bill for golf club's legal costs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Duffy's heartache behind the mask

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

BOYZONE'S Keith Duffy last night described the pain of struggling to come to terms with the death of his "dear friend" Stephen Gately.

College friends, lecturers bid final farewell to crash victim

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A SHOCKED university community left their lecture halls yesterday to say a last goodbye to the young victim of a road crash that claimed four lives.

Separate accidents leave two badly hurt

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A TEENAGER was in a critical condition in hospital last night following a single vehicle accident yesterday.