http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/irish-foreign-minister-to-meet-mcguinness-and-robinson-14557720.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/irish-foreign-minister-to-meet-mcguinness-and-robinson-14557720.html?r=RSS <p> The Republic's Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin will hold talks with the First and Deputy First Ministers during a visit to Belfast tomorrow. </p> Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:21:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/former-bank-manager-in-court-on-pound7m-fraud-charges-14547946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/former-bank-manager-in-court-on-pound7m-fraud-charges-14547946.html?r=RSS <p> A former bank manager has appeared in court in connection with a &pound;7m fraud and money laundering operation. </p> Local & National Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:04:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/derry-murder-accused-takes-stand-in-trial-14546145.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/derry-murder-accused-takes-stand-in-trial-14546145.html?r=RSS <p>A Derry man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend and mother of their unborn child has taken the stand at his trial.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/sf-angered-by-pound20m-offer-to-former-ruc-men-14546146.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/sf-angered-by-pound20m-offer-to-former-ruc-men-14546146.html?r=RSS <p>Sinn Fein has expressed anger at an apparent agreement by the British Government to pay &pound;20m to former part-time RUC officers.</p> Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dempsey-publishes-bill-to-reduce-drinkdrive-limit-14546118.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dempsey-publishes-bill-to-reduce-drinkdrive-limit-14546118.html?r=RSS <p>Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has published his controversial legislation aimed at cutting the drink-driving limit on Irish roads.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-charged-in-connection-with-irishmans-death-14546113.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-charged-in-connection-with-irishmans-death-14546113.html?r=RSS <p>A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of Gearoid Walsh during a row in Australia over the weekend.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mortgage-debt-down-for-sixth-consecutive-month-14546093.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mortgage-debt-down-for-sixth-consecutive-month-14546093.html?r=RSS <p>The amount of debt outstanding on residential mortgages in Ireland has fallen for the sixth consecutive month, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank.</p> Business Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ryan-defends-watering-down-of-nama-levy-14545968.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ryan-defends-watering-down-of-nama-levy-14545968.html?r=RSS <p>Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has defended the Government's decision to water down its plan to impose a levy on Irish banks if NAMA fails to make a profit.</p> Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/victims-body-investigating-14th-disappeared-case-14545955.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/victims-body-investigating-14th-disappeared-case-14545955.html?r=RSS <p>The commission set up to locate the bodies of people killed and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries during the Troubles is investigating the disappearance of another man in the early 1970s.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/farmers-continue-blockade-of-glanbia-grain-mills-14545954.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/farmers-continue-blockade-of-glanbia-grain-mills-14545954.html?r=RSS <p>Farmers are continuing to blockade Glanbia mills in Laois and Wexford today as part of a protest over the price being paid for grain.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:45:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/prosecution-to-finish-evidence-in-derry-murder-trial-14545891.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/prosecution-to-finish-evidence-in-derry-murder-trial-14545891.html?r=RSS <p>The prosecution is expected to wind up its evidence later today in the trial of a Derry man accused of murdering the 30-year-old mother of his unborn son in July last year.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-questioned-over-irishmans-death-in-sydney-14545890.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-questioned-over-irishmans-death-in-sydney-14545890.html?r=RSS <p>Police in Australia are questioning a man in connection with the death of a 23-year-old Dubliner following an assault in Sydney over the weekend.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/garda-defence-force-unions-to-meet-govt-officials-14545889.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/garda-defence-force-unions-to-meet-govt-officials-14545889.html?r=RSS <p>Representatives of the Gardai and the Defence Forces are due to meet officials from the Department of Finance today to discuss the upcoming budget.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ibec-predicts-no-return-to-growth-until-2011-14545887.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ibec-predicts-no-return-to-growth-until-2011-14545887.html?r=RSS <p>The employers' group IBEC says it expects Ireland's recession to continue well into next year.</p> Business Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/nama-bill-passes-committee-stage-at-530am-14545884.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/nama-bill-passes-committee-stage-at-530am-14545884.html?r=RSS <p>The Government's controversial NAMA legislation has passed the committee stage following a marathon debate that lasted until 5.30am this morning.</p> Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irishman-dies-following-assault-in-sydney-14545879.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irishman-dies-following-assault-in-sydney-14545879.html?r=RSS <p>A 23-year-old Irish man who was critically injured during an assault in Australia over the weekend has died in hospital overnight.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-backs-bruton-to-become-european-council-president-14545601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-backs-bruton-to-become-european-council-president-14545601.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach has given his full backing to John Bruton's bid to become the first ever President of the European Council.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/swine-flu-infection-rate-in-ireland-continues-to-rise-14545592.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/swine-flu-infection-rate-in-ireland-continues-to-rise-14545592.html?r=RSS <p>The number of people suffering from swine flu is continuing to increase, health officials confirmed this evening. </p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-latest-stumbling-block-to-transfer-of-policing-powers-14545533.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-latest-stumbling-block-to-transfer-of-policing-powers-14545533.html?r=RSS <p>Fresh tensions emerged today between Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) over the transfer of policing and justice powers from Westminster to Stormont.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ni-child-abuse-victims-seek-ryantype-inquiry-14545448.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ni-child-abuse-victims-seek-ryantype-inquiry-14545448.html?r=RSS <p>Hundreds of child abuse victims in the North are demanding a full inquiry into the mistreatment they suffered in institutions run by the Catholic Church and the State.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gormley-launches-new-emissions-cut-website-14545447.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gormley-launches-new-emissions-cut-website-14545447.html?r=RSS <p>Environment Minister John Gormley has launched a new website advising people about ways to reduce their carbon emissions.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:35:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/elton-john-concert-called-off-due-to-illness-14545405.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/elton-john-concert-called-off-due-to-illness-14545405.html?r=RSS <p>Tomorrow night's Elton John concert at the O2 in Dublin has been called off as the singer is too ill to perform.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/judge-to-review-case-for-michael-shine-inquiry-14545404.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/judge-to-review-case-for-michael-shine-inquiry-14545404.html?r=RSS <p>The Government is to appoint a retired High Court judge to review whether a public inquiry should be carried out into allegations of sexual abuse against the former Drogheda-based doctor Michael Shine.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/court-to-hear-further-arguments-over-abuse-report-14545362.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/court-to-hear-further-arguments-over-abuse-report-14545362.html?r=RSS <p>The High Court will hear additional arguments related to the publication of the Dublin Archdiocese abuse report today.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-shares-recover-slightly-on-stock-exchange-14545351.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-shares-recover-slightly-on-stock-exchange-14545351.html?r=RSS <p>The share prices of Ireland's two main banks have recovered slightly this morning after suffering a major hit on the Irish Stock Exchange yesterday.</p> Business Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/grain-farmers-protest-outside-glanbia-plants-14545350.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/grain-farmers-protest-outside-glanbia-plants-14545350.html?r=RSS <p>Grain farmers are demonstrating outside Glanbia feed mills in Laois and Wexford today as part of a protest over prices.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-backs-bruton-for-eu-presidency-job-14545345.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-backs-bruton-for-eu-presidency-job-14545345.html?r=RSS <p>Green Party leader John Gormley has given his support to former Taoiseach John Bruton in his bid to become president of the European Council.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:15:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-slams-strike-plan-by-publicsector-staff-14545206.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-slams-strike-plan-by-publicsector-staff-14545206.html?r=RSS <p>Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has accused public-sector workers of wanting to tax everyone else to secure higher salaries for themselves.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-held-in-connection-with-dublin-tiger-raid-14545181.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-held-in-connection-with-dublin-tiger-raid-14545181.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Dublin have arrested a man in his 20s in connection with a tiger robbery last month in the north of the city.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irishman-on-lifesupport-after-sydney-assault-14545141.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irishman-on-lifesupport-after-sydney-assault-14545141.html?r=RSS <p>A 23-year-old Irishman is on a life-support machine in hospital after being seriously injured in an assault in Australia over the weekend.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/police-release-man-held-over-massereene-murders-14545135.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/police-release-man-held-over-massereene-murders-14545135.html?r=RSS <p>Police in the North have released a 37-year-old man arrested yesterday in connection with the murders of two British soldiers outside an army barracks in Antrim earlier this year.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/screening-may-be-needed-to-combat-chlamydia-14545097.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/screening-may-be-needed-to-combat-chlamydia-14545097.html?r=RSS <p>The health authorities reportedly believe a screening programme for chlamydia may be needed following a major spread of the sexually transmitted infection in recent years.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/omagh-spokesman-wins-prestigious-award-in-spain-14545075.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/omagh-spokesman-wins-prestigious-award-in-spain-14545075.html?r=RSS <p>The main spokesman for the victims of the Omagh bombing has won a prestigious award in Spain in recognition of his campaigning work.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dignity-for-patients-to-press-case-for-public-inquiry-14545074.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dignity-for-patients-to-press-case-for-public-inquiry-14545074.html?r=RSS <p>The group that represents victims of alleged sexual abuse by former doctor Michael Shine is due to meet Health Minister Mary Harney in Dublin to press its case for a public inquiry.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:57:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/former-bank-manager-held-in-fraud-investigation-14545070.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/former-bank-manager-held-in-fraud-investigation-14545070.html?r=RSS <p>A former manager at the Newry branch of First Trust bank is reportedly being questioned in connection with a police investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/publicsector-unions-to-hold-ballot-on-strike-action-14545068.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/publicsector-unions-to-hold-ballot-on-strike-action-14545068.html?r=RSS <p>Public-sector trade unions are set to ballot their members on a one-day stoppage next month if the Government persists with its plan to impose further cuts in their pay.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/bruton-expresses-interest-in-eu-presidency-14545063.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/bruton-expresses-interest-in-eu-presidency-14545063.html?r=RSS <p>Former Taoiseach John Bruton has put himself forward as a candidate for the new role of EU president that is due to be created by the Lisbon Treaty.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/driving-bans-in-ireland-will-to-also-apply-in-britain-from-next-year-14544816.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/driving-bans-in-ireland-will-to-also-apply-in-britain-from-next-year-14544816.html?r=RSS <p>Motorists who have been disqualified from driving in either Britain or Ireland will be banned from roads in both jurisdictions from next February, it was confirmed today.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:06:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/three-still-held-over-massive-cigarette-haul-14544764.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/three-still-held-over-massive-cigarette-haul-14544764.html?r=RSS <p>Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern has said yesterday's record contraband cigarette seizure came about as a result of high level of cooperation between national and international agencies.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-jailed-for-involvement-in-cocaine-smuggling-operation-14544759.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-jailed-for-involvement-in-cocaine-smuggling-operation-14544759.html?r=RSS <p>A 44-year-old man has been jailed for five years for his part in an operation which would have resulted in thousands of euro worth of cocaine being distributed around Ireland.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/simon-community-warns-against-budget-cuts-14544675.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/simon-community-warns-against-budget-cuts-14544675.html?r=RSS <p>The Simon Community is warning that cuts in supports for vulnerable people could lead to an increase in homelessness.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mother-of-tipperary-girl-denied-pain-relief-in-labour-14544650.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mother-of-tipperary-girl-denied-pain-relief-in-labour-14544650.html?r=RSS <p>The mother of a six-year-old girl who was brain-damaged following her birth has said she was refused pain relief during her labour.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/nca-warns-about-visa-waiver-websites-14544637.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/nca-warns-about-visa-waiver-websites-14544637.html?r=RSS <p>The National Consumer Agency is warning people travelling to the US to beware of a number of websites attempting to charge money for making an application under the Visa Waiver Program.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/co-offaly-murder-trial-collapses-in-dublin-14544616.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/co-offaly-murder-trial-collapses-in-dublin-14544616.html?r=RSS <p>The trial of two brothers accused of murdering a Co Offaly farmer over a stray heifer has collapsed at the Central Criminal Court.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/alcoholic-jailed-for-setting-fire-to-cars-14544608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/alcoholic-jailed-for-setting-fire-to-cars-14544608.html?r=RSS <p>A chronic alcoholic who set fire to a number of cars, causing &euro;15,000 worth of damage, has been sentenced to eight years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/new-firm-offers-to-secure-financial-refunds-14544607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/new-firm-offers-to-secure-financial-refunds-14544607.html?r=RSS <p>A new company is promising to win back thousands of euros for people who have been ripped off by the banks and other financial institutions.</p> Business Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-seriously-injured-in-limerick-city-shooting-14544600.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-seriously-injured-in-limerick-city-shooting-14544600.html?r=RSS <p>A 27-year-old man has been seriously injured in a shooting in the Southill area of Limerick city this morning.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/value-of-debt-judgements-up-44-in-third-quarter-14544588.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/value-of-debt-judgements-up-44-in-third-quarter-14544588.html?r=RSS <p>The value of court judgements against companies for the recovery of unpaid debts has increased by &euro;9.4m in the third quarter of this year. </p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:06:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-issue-may-further-delay-policing-devolution-14544589.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-issue-may-further-delay-policing-devolution-14544589.html?r=RSS <p>The issue of loyalist parades has emerged as a possible further hurdle to the devolution of policing and justice powers to the North.</p> Politics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:06:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-held-in-connection-with-massereene-murders-14544551.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-held-in-connection-with-massereene-murders-14544551.html?r=RSS <p>Police in the North have arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with the murders of two British soldiers in Co Antrim earlier this year.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/boi-investigating-laser-card-doublecharging-14544336.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/boi-investigating-laser-card-doublecharging-14544336.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland is conducting an investigation following another incident of overcharging affecting laser card transactions yesterday afternoon.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/preschool-providers-report-drop-in-attendances-14544269.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/preschool-providers-report-drop-in-attendances-14544269.html?r=RSS <p>Preschool providers say they may have to lay off employees because of a drop in the number of children attending their services.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/unions-and-govt-officials-to-discuss-public-pay-bill-14544263.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/unions-and-govt-officials-to-discuss-public-pay-bill-14544263.html?r=RSS <p>Trade union representatives are due to hold further talks with officials from the Department of Finance today about potential savings in the public-sector pay bill.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:57:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/uda-killer-knight-has-earlyrelease-licence-revoked-14544260.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/uda-killer-knight-has-earlyrelease-licence-revoked-14544260.html?r=RSS <p>Loyalist killer Torrens Knight is back in prison this morning after having his early-release licence revoked by the British Government.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-to-begin-counting-massive-cigarette-haul-14544257.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-to-begin-counting-massive-cigarette-haul-14544257.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai and customs officers will today begin counting the massive haul of contraband cigarettes seized at a port in Co Louth yesterday.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/post-mortem-due-on-man-found-dead-in-roscommon-14544252.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/post-mortem-due-on-man-found-dead-in-roscommon-14544252.html?r=RSS <p>A post mortem examination is expected to be carried out today on the body of an elderly man found dead in his Roscommon home.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/commercial-premises-extensively-damaged-by-fire-14544253.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/commercial-premises-extensively-damaged-by-fire-14544253.html?r=RSS <p>A commercial premises in Moate, Co Westmeath, has been extensively damaged by an overnight fire.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/foreign-national-killed-in-co-meath-road-crash-14544251.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/foreign-national-killed-in-co-meath-road-crash-14544251.html?r=RSS <p>A foreign national in his 30s has died following a road crash in Co Meath last night.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/12-people-rescued-from-galtee-mountains-14544250.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/12-people-rescued-from-galtee-mountains-14544250.html?r=RSS <p>Twelve people have been rescued from the Galtee Mountains after getting lost during poor weather conditions yesterday.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/tanaiste-pleads-with-shoppers-not-to-go-north-14543963.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/tanaiste-pleads-with-shoppers-not-to-go-north-14543963.html?r=RSS <p>The Tánaiste Mary Coughlan says she doesn't want to see shoppers heading north of the border for cheaper food and drink in the run up to Christmas.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/students-vow-to-fight-rise-in-college-registration-fees-14543959.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/students-vow-to-fight-rise-in-college-registration-fees-14543959.html?r=RSS <p>The Union of Students in Ireland is vowing to fight against any moves to increase college registration fees.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/facebook-to-double-the-size-of-irish-operation-14543950.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/facebook-to-double-the-size-of-irish-operation-14543950.html?r=RSS <p>Facebook is doubling the size of its Irish operations.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:30:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-dies-in-industrial-accident-at-quarry-in-co-kerry-14543947.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-dies-in-industrial-accident-at-quarry-in-co-kerry-14543947.html?r=RSS <p>A man has died following an industrial accident at a quarry in west Kerry.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/120m-cigarettes-worth-up-to-euro40m-seized-at-co-louth-port-14543946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/120m-cigarettes-worth-up-to-euro40m-seized-at-co-louth-port-14543946.html?r=RSS <p>120 million contraband cigarettes have been recovered in the biggest seizure of its kind in the history of the state. </p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/alasdair-mcdonnell-to-seek-sdlp-leadership-14543763.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/alasdair-mcdonnell-to-seek-sdlp-leadership-14543763.html?r=RSS <p>The SDLP is set to hold a leadership contest for the first time in its history after a second candidate threw his hat in the ring today.</p> Politics Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:57:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/missing-cork-teenager-located-safe-and-well-14543751.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/missing-cork-teenager-located-safe-and-well-14543751.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai say a 16-year-old girl who had been missing from her home in Cork for six months has been located safe and well.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cie-chairman-due-before-oireachtas-committee-14543748.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cie-chairman-due-before-oireachtas-committee-14543748.html?r=RSS <p>CIE chairman John Lynch is due to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee today to face questions about alleged malpractice at the semi-state body.</p> Politics Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/school-principals-urged-to-prioritise-graduates-14543704.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/school-principals-urged-to-prioritise-graduates-14543704.html?r=RSS <p>Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe has written to school principals asking them to prioritise hiring graduates over retirees.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/parents-of-paralysed-girl-get-euro45m-settlement-14543690.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/parents-of-paralysed-girl-get-euro45m-settlement-14543690.html?r=RSS <p>The parents of a six-year-old girl who is paralysed and brain-damaged as a result of the sub-standard quality of care delivered during her birth have received &euro;4.5m in a settlement with St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/euro11m-paid-to-hse-staff-on-longterm-sick-leave-14543660.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/euro11m-paid-to-hse-staff-on-longterm-sick-leave-14543660.html?r=RSS <p>Fine Gael is calling on the Minister for Health to make a full statement on the extent of long-term sick leave in the HSE.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:41:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/burglaries-up-more-than-26-in-third-quarter-of-year-14543655.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/burglaries-up-more-than-26-in-third-quarter-of-year-14543655.html?r=RSS <p>The number of burglaries recorded by the Gardai in the third quarter of this year was up more than 26% on the same period last year, according to the latest crime statistics from the CSO.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-youths-held-in-connection-with-thurles-assault-14543619.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-youths-held-in-connection-with-thurles-assault-14543619.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Co Tipperary have arrested two youths in connection with a serious assault over the weekend which has left a 22-year-old man in a critical condition.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/three-retailers-to-create-75-new-jobs-in-derry-14543617.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/three-retailers-to-create-75-new-jobs-in-derry-14543617.html?r=RSS <p>Three businesses have announced plans to create 75 new jobs at a retail park on the outskirts of Derry.</p> Business Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/woman-held-after-bomb-discovery-in-limerick-14543433.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/woman-held-after-bomb-discovery-in-limerick-14543433.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Limerick are questioning a woman in her late teens following the discovery of a improvised bomb in the city last night.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/fear-of-cuts-causing-anxiety-among-older-people-14543388.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/fear-of-cuts-causing-anxiety-among-older-people-14543388.html?r=RSS <p>A pressure group representing older people says many over-65s have serious concerns about the future of the state pension.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dundalk-hotel-raided-by-gang-of-masked-men-14543365.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dundalk-hotel-raided-by-gang-of-masked-men-14543365.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai are hunting for a gang of six masked men who raided a hotel in Co Louth overnight.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/2000-retired-teachers-continue-to-work-as-substitutes-14543364.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/2000-retired-teachers-continue-to-work-as-substitutes-14543364.html?r=RSS <p>Around 2,000 retired teachers, many of whom are receiving pensions from the State, are still working as substitutes in Irish schools, according to figures obtained by Fine Gael.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/farmers-to-outline-opposition-to-further-cuts-14543345.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/farmers-to-outline-opposition-to-further-cuts-14543345.html?r=RSS <p>Representatives of the Irish Farmers Association are due to meet the Taoiseach today to discuss their concerns about cutbacks in the agriculture sector.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/exporters-seek-20-cut-in-gas-and-electricity-prices-14543334.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/exporters-seek-20-cut-in-gas-and-electricity-prices-14543334.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish Exporters' Association is calling on the Government to cut gas and electricity prices by 20% in this December's budget.</p> Business Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/new-group-set-up-to-support-dublin-city-bus-gate-14543329.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/new-group-set-up-to-support-dublin-city-bus-gate-14543329.html?r=RSS <p>A new pressure group set up to support the College Green Bus Gate scheme in Dublin has rejected claims that the initiative is damaging city-centre businesses.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/students-to-protest-against-thirdlevel-registration-fee-14543325.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/students-to-protest-against-thirdlevel-registration-fee-14543325.html?r=RSS <p>Students are planning a demonstration outside the Dail today to protest against third-level registration fees.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/work-to-begin-on-six-new-schools-next-spring-14543323.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/work-to-begin-on-six-new-schools-next-spring-14543323.html?r=RSS <p>Education Minister Batt O'Keefe has announced that construction work will begin on six new schools next spring.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:41:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-release-man-held-after-fatal-crash-in-cork-14543321.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-release-man-held-after-fatal-crash-in-cork-14543321.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai have released a man in his 20s who was being questioned in connection with yesterday morning's fatal road crash in east Cork.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/elderly-woman-dies-after-being-by-car-in-dublin-14543320.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/elderly-woman-dies-after-being-by-car-in-dublin-14543320.html?r=RSS <p>An 80-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car in the Coolock area of north Dublin yesterday evening.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:26:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/family-escape-injury-in-gun-attack-on-house-14543319.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/family-escape-injury-in-gun-attack-on-house-14543319.html?r=RSS <p>Police in the North are investigating an incident last night in which two masked men fired shots at a house in west Belfast.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:15:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-seek-witnesses-to-co-cork-assault-14543318.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-seek-witnesses-to-co-cork-assault-14543318.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Co Cork are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault on a 25-year-old man in Bandon yesterday morning.</p> Ireland Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:14:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/brazilian-man-remanded-in-custody-after-being-charged-with-offaly-murder-14543085.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/brazilian-man-remanded-in-custody-after-being-charged-with-offaly-murder-14543085.html?r=RSS <p>A 30-year-old Brazilian man has been remanded in custody after he appeared in court today charged with the murder of Joselita Da Silva in Tullamore, County Offaly.</p> Ireland Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/25-increase-in-families-travelling-north-to-shop-14543048.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/25-increase-in-families-travelling-north-to-shop-14543048.html?r=RSS <p>About a quarter of a million households in the Republic are regularly doing their grocery shopping in the North.</p> Ireland Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/death-of-92yearold-treated-as-suspicious-14543037.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/death-of-92yearold-treated-as-suspicious-14543037.html?r=RSS <p>Garda&iacute; are treating as suspicious the death of an elderly man in Co. Limerick. The 92-year-old was found dead at his home in Ardagh on Friday.</p> Ireland Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/uup-and-tories-to-cement-partnership-14541902.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/uup-and-tories-to-cement-partnership-14541902.html?r=RSS <p>British Conservative Party MP William Hague will pledge the Conservatives' support to the Ulster Unionist Party today and is expected to address the UUP's annual conference.</p> Politics Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/further-house-price-falls-expected-14541892.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/further-house-price-falls-expected-14541892.html?r=RSS <p>Economists say there is little sign of a reversal in the fall in house prices. New figures out next week are expected to confirm the slump in the sector where prices have been in freefall since 2007.</p> Business Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/rally-in-support-of-kidnapped-irish-priest-today-14541890.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/rally-in-support-of-kidnapped-irish-priest-today-14541890.html?r=RSS <p>A rally will be held in the Philippines later today to demand the release of an Irish priest being held captive there.</p> Ireland Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/red-cross-steps-up-fight-on-swine-flu-14541872.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/red-cross-steps-up-fight-on-swine-flu-14541872.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish Red Cross is aiming to help companies and business groups clamp down on the spread of swine flu.</p> Ireland Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-23-shot-dead-in-dublin-14541870.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-23-shot-dead-in-dublin-14541870.html?r=RSS <p>A murder investigation is expected to be launched later following a fatal shooting in Dublin.</p> Ireland Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/witness-tells-of-wailing-from-victims-house-14541629.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/witness-tells-of-wailing-from-victims-house-14541629.html?r=RSS <p>A neighbour of Derry woman Jean Quigley, who was found strangled and beaten in July last year, has told the Central Criminal Court that she heard a very disturbing wailing noise coming from the dead woman's house in the early hours of the morning in question.</p> Ireland Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:37:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/murphy-refuses-to-be-drawn-on-drinkdrive-limit-14541623.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/murphy-refuses-to-be-drawn-on-drinkdrive-limit-14541623.html?r=RSS <p>The Garda Commissioner, Fachtna Murphy has refused to be drawn into the political controversy over whether or not the drink-driving limit should be reduced.</p> Ireland Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:30:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/midwife-loses-challenge-to-nursing-board-inquiry-14541583.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/midwife-loses-challenge-to-nursing-board-inquiry-14541583.html?r=RSS <p>A home-birth midwife has lost her case against a fitness-to-practise committee of the Irish Nursing Board in relation to an inquiry into allegations of professional misconduct against her.</p> Ireland Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/govt-pledges-more-than-euro13m-in-aid-for-ethiopia-14541572.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/govt-pledges-more-than-euro13m-in-aid-for-ethiopia-14541572.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish Government has pledged more than &euro;1.3m in emergency funding to help alleviate the food crisis in Ethiopia. </p> Ireland Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:03:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/etsc-backs-cut-in-irish-drinkdrive-limits-14541564.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/etsc-backs-cut-in-irish-drinkdrive-limits-14541564.html?r=RSS <p>The European Transport Safety Council has given its backing to Transport Minister Noel Dempsey's plan to cut Ireland's drink-driving limits.</p> Ireland Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-reports-slight-rise-in-businesses-startups-14541428.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-reports-slight-rise-in-businesses-startups-14541428.html?r=RSS <p>The number of start-up companies being registered in Ireland increased slightly in the third quarter of this year, according to Bank of Ireland.</p> Business Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:57:00 +0100