http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/italian-police-continue-search-for-missing-irish-woman-14001056.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/italian-police-continue-search-for-missing-irish-woman-14001056.html?r=RSS <p>Police in northern Italy are continuing to search for an elderly Irish woman who has been missing since last Friday.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/survey-finds-high-satisfaction-with-garda-performance-14001018.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/survey-finds-high-satisfaction-with-garda-performance-14001018.html?r=RSS <p>More than four-fifths of the public are satisfied with the performance of the Gardai, according to the latest survery on public attitudes to the force.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dup-man-attacks-sf-during-stormont-debate-14001003.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dup-man-attacks-sf-during-stormont-debate-14001003.html?r=RSS <p>Relations between the DUP and Sinn Fein do not appear to be getting any better, with the unionist party launching a scathing attack on its government partners at Stormont today.</p> Politics Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mountjoy-murder-trial-put-back-after-manslaughter-plea-14000934.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mountjoy-murder-trial-put-back-after-manslaughter-plea-14000934.html?r=RSS <p>Lawyers for a 24-year-old Dublin man who is accused of murdering fellow prisoner Gary Douche in Mountjoy have offered a plea of guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/minister-unhappy-with-delays-in-speed-camera-rollout-14000921.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/minister-unhappy-with-delays-in-speed-camera-rollout-14000921.html?r=RSS <p>Junior Minister Noel Ahern has told a conference in Dublin that the nationwide roll-out of mobile speed cameras is not happening as quickly as he would like.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mcaleese-begins-threeday-state-visit-to-norway-14000885.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mcaleese-begins-threeday-state-visit-to-norway-14000885.html?r=RSS <p>President Mary McAleese is beginning a three-day state visit to Norway today.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-investigate-shooting-incident-at-halting-site-14000884.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-investigate-shooting-incident-at-halting-site-14000884.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Cork are investigating a shooting incident at a halting site in the Carrigrohane area overnight.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dempsey-hints-at-tax-increases-for-higher-earners-14000883.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dempsey-hints-at-tax-increases-for-higher-earners-14000883.html?r=RSS <p>Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has hinted that higher earners will bear the brunt of any tax increases announced in tomorrow's budget.</p> Politics Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/teachers-go-on-strike-in-dispute-over-unruly-pupil-14000882.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/teachers-go-on-strike-in-dispute-over-unruly-pupil-14000882.html?r=RSS <p>Twenty-five teachers have gone on strike at a school in Co Down as part of a dispute over a child who assaulted one of them.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/iseq-index-up-more-than-6-in-early-trading-today-14000881.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/iseq-index-up-more-than-6-in-early-trading-today-14000881.html?r=RSS <p>The value of shares on the Irish Stock Exchange was up more than 6% after almost two hours of trading this morning following the latest government efforts to shore up the global financial system.</p> Business Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-injured-in-driveby-shooting-in-limerick-14000875.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-injured-in-driveby-shooting-in-limerick-14000875.html?r=RSS <p>A man is recovering in hospital this morning after being targeted in a drive-by shooting in Limerick overnight. </p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:25:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/psni-rejects-british-army-version-of-1988-shooting-14000874.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/psni-rejects-british-army-version-of-1988-shooting-14000874.html?r=RSS <p>A PSNI investigation into the fatal shooting of a Co Tyrone man has concluded that the British Army's version of events is so remote that it should be disregarded.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mount-carmel-workers-to-picket-recruitment-agency-14000873.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mount-carmel-workers-to-picket-recruitment-agency-14000873.html?r=RSS <p>Striking workers at Mount Carmel Hospital in Dublin are planning to extend their protest this morning by targeting the agency supplying the temporary staff who are filling in for them.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/omalley-hints-at-possible-switch-to-fianna-fail-14000872.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/omalley-hints-at-possible-switch-to-fianna-fail-14000872.html?r=RSS <p>Senator Fiona O'Malley is hinting that she may join Fianna Fail if the Progressive Democrats decide to go out of business.</p> Politics Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/siptu-officials-to-debate-terms-of-national-pay-deal-14000871.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/siptu-officials-to-debate-terms-of-national-pay-deal-14000871.html?r=RSS <p>SIPTU officials from around the country are holding a conference in Dublin today to debate the terms of the national pay agreement.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-injured-in-driveby-shooting-in-limerick-14000870.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-injured-in-driveby-shooting-in-limerick-14000870.html?r=RSS <p>A man is recovering in hospital this morning after being targeted in a drive-by shooting in Limerick overnight. </p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ec-approves-govts-bank-deposit-guarantee-scheme-14000869.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ec-approves-govts-bank-deposit-guarantee-scheme-14000869.html?r=RSS <p>The European Commission has approved the Irish Government's bank guarantee scheme following the decision to include a number of foreign-owned institutions in the initiative.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/co-galway-garda-station-targeted-in-arson-attack-14000868.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/co-galway-garda-station-targeted-in-arson-attack-14000868.html?r=RSS <p>An investigation is underway in Co Galway following an arson attack on Carna Garda Station last night.</p> Ireland Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-putting-final-touches-to-budget-speech-14000867.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-putting-final-touches-to-budget-speech-14000867.html?r=RSS <p>Finance Minister Brian Lenihan is putting the final touches to what is expected to be one of the toughest budgets in more than two decades.</p> Politics Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/government-urged-to-treat-climate-change-seriously-14000850.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/government-urged-to-treat-climate-change-seriously-14000850.html?r=RSS <p>An environmental organisation is calling on the Government to treat the issues for climate change as seriously as they are treating this year's budget.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:37:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/appeal-for-information-on-missing-derry-woman-14000846.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/appeal-for-information-on-missing-derry-woman-14000846.html?r=RSS <p>Police in the North are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a missing Derry woman.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-serious-following-serious-assault-in-dublin-14000845.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-serious-following-serious-assault-in-dublin-14000845.html?r=RSS <p>A man is in a serious condition in hospital after a serious assault in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/government-will-make-decisions-it-would-rather-not--cowen-14000844.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/government-will-make-decisions-it-would-rather-not--cowen-14000844.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach says the Government will be taking decisions in Tuesday's Budget that he would rather not have to be made.</p> Politics Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/psni-investigate-two-separate-stabbing-incidents-14000843.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/psni-investigate-two-separate-stabbing-incidents-14000843.html?r=RSS <p>Police in the North are investigating two separate stabbing incidents which happened in the early hours of this morning.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/fg-council-members-told-not-to-vote-14000842.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/fg-council-members-told-not-to-vote-14000842.html?r=RSS <p>Fine Gael members of local councils have been told by the party not to vote for increases in local rates or charges.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/storm-forces-hundreds-from-their-homes-14000837.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/storm-forces-hundreds-from-their-homes-14000837.html?r=RSS <p>Hurricane Norbert has hit Mexico's Baja California peninsula.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/developers-assets-falling-in-value-14000836.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/developers-assets-falling-in-value-14000836.html?r=RSS <p>The value of property assets of some of Ireland's major developers is falling, which could lead to bad debts in some of the countries leading banks.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/2-separate-fire-probes-in-dublin-14000834.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/2-separate-fire-probes-in-dublin-14000834.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai are investigating two separate fire incidents in Dublin overnight.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/taoiseach-travelling-to-paris-for-crisis-talks-14000831.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/taoiseach-travelling-to-paris-for-crisis-talks-14000831.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach will travel to Paris today for emergency talks on the global financial crisis.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:37:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/transport-minister-signals-major-changes-14000808.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/transport-minister-signals-major-changes-14000808.html?r=RSS <p>The Transport Minister has signalled major reforms could be on the cards for the public sector.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/opposition-warns-govt-about-budget-14000807.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/opposition-warns-govt-about-budget-14000807.html?r=RSS <p>Labour has warned the Government not to mortgage the future in an effort to fill the massive shortfall in tax revenue.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/toddler-hit-by-van-in-co-down-14000803.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/toddler-hit-by-van-in-co-down-14000803.html?r=RSS <p>A toddler has been killed in a traffic accident in the North.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/no-winner-of-euro2m-lotto-jackpot-14000802.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/no-winner-of-euro2m-lotto-jackpot-14000802.html?r=RSS <p>There was no winner of last night's lotto jackpot worth &euro;2 million.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/world-financial-system-in-turmoil-14000801.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/world-financial-system-in-turmoil-14000801.html?r=RSS <p>World leaders have been warned the global financial system is on the brink of meltdown.</p> Ireland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/taoiseach-meeting-for-crisis-talks-in-paris-14000798.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/taoiseach-meeting-for-crisis-talks-in-paris-14000798.html?r=RSS <p>EU leaders, including the Taoiseach, are meeting in Paris tomorrow for talks on the global financial crisis.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/zimbabwe-of-concern-to-minister-martin-14000797.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/zimbabwe-of-concern-to-minister-martin-14000797.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said he is deeply concerned about the political developments in Zimbabwe.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/2-charged-over-drug-seizure-14000794.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/2-charged-over-drug-seizure-14000794.html?r=RSS <p>Two men have been charged in connection with a drug seizure in the North.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/govt-accused-of-mismanagement-14000788.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/govt-accused-of-mismanagement-14000788.html?r=RSS <p>The Government has been accused of gross mismanagement of the public finances, amid fears of a budget deficit of nearly 15 billion euro next year.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-seriously-injured-in-kerry-road-crash-14000786.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-seriously-injured-in-kerry-road-crash-14000786.html?r=RSS <p>Two people have been seriously injured after a car crash in County Kerry.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-charged-over-dublin-robbery-14000784.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-charged-over-dublin-robbery-14000784.html?r=RSS <p>A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a robbery in north Dublin on Wednesday.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-due-in-court-over-dublin-robbery-14000782.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-due-in-court-over-dublin-robbery-14000782.html?r=RSS <p>A man is due in court this morning, charged in connection with a botched robbery in north Dublin in which another man was killed.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/search-underway-for-missing-man-in-clare-14000781.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/search-underway-for-missing-man-in-clare-14000781.html?r=RSS <p>A search is underway for a man in his 30s who is missing in Co Clare.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/seven-rescued-from-cork-fire-14000780.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/seven-rescued-from-cork-fire-14000780.html?r=RSS <p>Seven people have been rescued from a fire at a block of flats in Cork city.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/soldiers-clash-over-speech-14000779.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/soldiers-clash-over-speech-14000779.html?r=RSS <p>Two British soldiers have clashed over whether a now-famous speech made to troops on the eve of battle against Saddam Hussein's forces in Iraq five years ago was actually helpful.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/alzheimers-society-calls-on-government-to-address-needs-of-younger-patients-14000775.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/alzheimers-society-calls-on-government-to-address-needs-of-younger-patients-14000775.html?r=RSS <p>The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland is calling on the Government to address the needs of younger patients with dementia in the health system.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ppi-radio-award-winners-announced-14000774.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ppi-radio-award-winners-announced-14000774.html?r=RSS <p>Dublin's 98 has picked up the best music-driven station of the year prize at the annual PPI radio awards.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irish-website-of-the-year-to-be-named-14000772.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irish-website-of-the-year-to-be-named-14000772.html?r=RSS <p>Over 100 websites are battling it out today for the title of Irish website of the year.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/rally-to-highlight-cutbacks-in-health-service-14000769.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/rally-to-highlight-cutbacks-in-health-service-14000769.html?r=RSS <p>A major rally is being held in Dublin later to highlight cutbacks in the health service.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cif-says-70000-could-lose-jobs-next-year-14000766.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/cif-says-70000-could-lose-jobs-next-year-14000766.html?r=RSS <p>Up to 70,000 people could lose their jobs next year unless the budget provides help for the struggling building sector, according to the Construction Industry Federation.</p> Business Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/budget-deficit-expected-to-reach-euro147bn-14000764.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/budget-deficit-expected-to-reach-euro147bn-14000764.html?r=RSS <p>The Budget deficit is expected to hit &euro;11.5bn when the financial year ends on December 31st.</p> Ireland Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/prosecution-service-defends-northern-bank-court-action-14000760.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/prosecution-service-defends-northern-bank-court-action-14000760.html?r=RSS <p>The head of Northern Ireland's prosecution service tonight defended his</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/shots-fired-at-car-in-dublin-13999670.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/shots-fired-at-car-in-dublin-13999670.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai are investigating reports that a number of shots were fired at a car in Dublin today.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/crash-trial-jury-hears-fire-officers-evidence-13999623.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/crash-trial-jury-hears-fire-officers-evidence-13999623.html?r=RSS <p>A jury in Limerick has been told Niall Shannon's car was traveling over 37mph when it struck Garda Brian Kelleher, before its impact with Fire Officer Micheal Liston in Co. Limerick last year.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aib-to-no-longer-offer-tracker-mortgages-13999603.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/aib-to-no-longer-offer-tracker-mortgages-13999603.html?r=RSS <p>AIB has announced that it will no longer offer tracker mortgages.</p> Business Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/kenny-asks-for-5-cut-to-his-salary-13999590.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/kenny-asks-for-5-cut-to-his-salary-13999590.html?r=RSS <p>Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny is asking for a 5% cut in his salary next year to give a lead in the current economic climate.</p> Politics Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/siptu-to-attend-lrc-over-mount-carmel-hospital-dispute-13999589.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/siptu-to-attend-lrc-over-mount-carmel-hospital-dispute-13999589.html?r=RSS <p>SIPTU has accepted an invitation to attend the Labour Relations Commission on Monday to try and resolve the dispute at Mount Carmel Hospital in Dublin.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-sentenced-to-15-years-for-raping-teenage-girl-13999570.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-sentenced-to-15-years-for-raping-teenage-girl-13999570.html?r=RSS <p>A former school bus driver has been jailed for 12 years for raping a young girl on regular basis over a five-year period.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/legionnaires-disease-bacteria-found-at-galway-hospital-13999569.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/legionnaires-disease-bacteria-found-at-galway-hospital-13999569.html?r=RSS <p>The bacterium that causes Legionnaire's disease has been detected at Galway University Hospital.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/fg-calls-for-government-to-clarify-future-of-dell-in-limerick-13999558.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/fg-calls-for-government-to-clarify-future-of-dell-in-limerick-13999558.html?r=RSS <p>Fine Gael TD Michael Noonan has said the entire Limerick economy will be decimated if Dell closes down.</p> Politics Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/incinerator-hearing-adjourned-due-to-land-mixup-13999536.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/incinerator-hearing-adjourned-due-to-land-mixup-13999536.html?r=RSS <p>An oral hearing into a proposed incinerator in Co Meath has been adjourned for at least three weeks after it emerged that a five-acre field included in the application is not owned by the company seeking planning permission.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/public-urged-to-look-out-for-stolen-cash-with-red-dye-13999523.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/public-urged-to-look-out-for-stolen-cash-with-red-dye-13999523.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai are urging the public to look out for dyed bank noted that were stolen during an armed robbery Dublin earlier this week.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-to-be-sentenced-for-repeatedly-raping-young-girl-13999497.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-to-be-sentenced-for-repeatedly-raping-young-girl-13999497.html?r=RSS <p>A former school bus driver is due to be sentenced this afternoon for repeatedly raping a young girl over a five-year period.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/lynn-to-give-video-evidence-on-november-3rd-13999496.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/lynn-to-give-video-evidence-on-november-3rd-13999496.html?r=RSS <p>Rogue solicitor Michael Lynn is now due to give evidence by video link on November 3rd after a High Court judge yesterday said he may have been lying in relation to why he was unable to follow through on his commitment this week.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dup-accuses-sf-of-harming-norths-economy-13999495.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dup-accuses-sf-of-harming-norths-economy-13999495.html?r=RSS <p>First Minister Peter Robinson has accused Sinn Fein of harming the North's economy by continuing to block meetings of the power-sharing Executive.</p> Politics Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/motorists-offered-free-safety-checks-on-cars-13999484.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/motorists-offered-free-safety-checks-on-cars-13999484.html?r=RSS <p>Motorists are being offered free checks on their cars next week as part of a new road safety campaign.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/jury-in-dublin-murder-trial-sent-home-for-weekend-13999478.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/jury-in-dublin-murder-trial-sent-home-for-weekend-13999478.html?r=RSS <p>The jury in the trial of a Lithuanian man accused of murder has been sent home until Monday so matters which have arisen can be dealt with in its absence. </p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:33:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/retail-sale-suffer-sharpest-fall-in-24andahalf-years-13999472.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/retail-sale-suffer-sharpest-fall-in-24andahalf-years-13999472.html?r=RSS <p>The volume of retail sales in Ireland saw its sharply monthly fall in 24-and-a-half years during August.</p> Business Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:25:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/fg-says-public-sector-reforms-could-save-euro18bn-13999452.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/fg-says-public-sector-reforms-could-save-euro18bn-13999452.html?r=RSS <p>Fine Gael has unveiled a package of pre-budget proposals which its says would save the taxpayer &euro;1.8bn annually.</p> Politics Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-employment-down-18-in-12-months-to-august-13999444.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-employment-down-18-in-12-months-to-august-13999444.html?r=RSS <p>The number of people employed in the construction industry during August was almost 18% lower than the same month last year, according to the latest CSO figures.</p> Business Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/blarney-garda-station-damaged-in-arson-attack-13999420.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/blarney-garda-station-damaged-in-arson-attack-13999420.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Blarney, Co Cork, are investigating an arson attack on their own station in the early hours of this morning.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/number-of-business-startups-down-20-this-year-13999410.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/number-of-business-startups-down-20-this-year-13999410.html?r=RSS <p>The number of new businesses being set up in Ireland has fallen by 20% so far this year, according to Bank of Ireland.</p> Business Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-still-in-critical-condition-after-donegal-stabbing-13999408.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-still-in-critical-condition-after-donegal-stabbing-13999408.html?r=RSS <p>A man remains in a critical condition in hospital today after being stabbed 13 times in Co Donegal yesterday morning.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:04:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/four-in-custody-after-man-stabbed-in-face-in-dublin-13999398.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/four-in-custody-after-man-stabbed-in-face-in-dublin-13999398.html?r=RSS <p>Four people are still being questioned by Gardai in Dublin following a stabbing incident in the south inner city yesterday afternoon.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-release-two-men-held-over-fatal-dublin-stabbing-13999397.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-release-two-men-held-over-fatal-dublin-stabbing-13999397.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Dublin have released the two men arrested yesterday following the fatal stabbing of another man in the Killester area of the city.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/inefficient-lightbulbs-to-be-phased-out-from-march-13999396.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/inefficient-lightbulbs-to-be-phased-out-from-march-13999396.html?r=RSS <p>Environment Minister John Gormley has taken the first step in his plan to ban traditional light-bulbs from the Irish market.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/norths-pps-faces-more-criticism-over-northern-bank-trial-13999395.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/norths-pps-faces-more-criticism-over-northern-bank-trial-13999395.html?r=RSS <p>The North's Public Prosecution Service is coming in for further criticism following the collapse of the Northern Bank trial yesterday.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/unite-leadership-to-brief-shop-stewards-on-new-pay-deal-13999394.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/unite-leadership-to-brief-shop-stewards-on-new-pay-deal-13999394.html?r=RSS <p>The leadership of the Unite trade union is due to brief shop stewards today on the reasons why it is seeking rejection of the recently agreed national pay deal.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/adams-accuses-dup-elements-of-opposing-powersharing-13999393.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/adams-accuses-dup-elements-of-opposing-powersharing-13999393.html?r=RSS <p>Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has accused elements within the DUP of still being opposed to sharing power with Catholics.</p> Politics Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-men-still-in-custody-after-dublin-knife-killing-13999392.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-men-still-in-custody-after-dublin-knife-killing-13999392.html?r=RSS <p>Two men remain in garda custody this morning following yesterday's fatal stabbing in the Killester area of Dublin.</p> Ireland Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardaiacute-release-name-of-man-stabbed-to-death-in-killester-13999390.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardaiacute-release-name-of-man-stabbed-to-death-in-killester-13999390.html?r=RSS <p>Garda&iacute; have released the name the man who was stabbed to death following a botched robbery in north Dublin. He was 23-year-old Paul Howe from Tallaght.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-stabbed-in-face-in-broad-daylight-13999389.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-stabbed-in-face-in-broad-daylight-13999389.html?r=RSS <p>Four people were arrested this afternoon after a man was stabbed in broad daylight near Dublin City Centre.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/uup-cancels-conference-amid-talk-of-split-over-tory-linkup-13995946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/uup-cancels-conference-amid-talk-of-split-over-tory-linkup-13995946.html?r=RSS <p> The Ulster Unionists postponed their annual conference today amidst speculation that the party is split over proposals to link up with the Conservatives. </p> Politics Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-cleared-of-northern-bank-robbery-may-sue-13999387.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-cleared-of-northern-bank-robbery-may-sue-13999387.html?r=RSS <p>The man cleared today of one of the Northern Bank robbery may launch legal action after branding his failed prosecution a farce.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/judge-lynn-lied-about-reasons-for-not-giving-evidence-13999384.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/judge-lynn-lied-about-reasons-for-not-giving-evidence-13999384.html?r=RSS <p>A High Court judge has said it appears rogue solicitor Michael Lynn may have been lying about why he was unable to give evidence by video link in a major civil suit being taken by a former client against First Active.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dublin-brothelowner-facing-confiscation-of-assets-13999383.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dublin-brothelowner-facing-confiscation-of-assets-13999383.html?r=RSS <p>A Dublin man jailed for three years and fined &euro;24,000 last March for running a city centre brothel operation faces a possible application at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for confiscation of his assets.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/teeu-backs-new-national-pay-deal-13999382.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/teeu-backs-new-national-pay-deal-13999382.html?r=RSS <p>The country's largest craft union is recommending a yes vote to the new national pay agreement.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/judge-discharges-jury-in-trial-of-56yearold-man-accused-of-abuse-13999381.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/judge-discharges-jury-in-trial-of-56yearold-man-accused-of-abuse-13999381.html?r=RSS <p>The jury in the trial of a De La Salle brother accused of abusing a former resident at a children's institution for young offenders over twenty years ago has been discharged.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/jury-to-visit-scene-of-fatal-limerick-crash-13999378.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/jury-to-visit-scene-of-fatal-limerick-crash-13999378.html?r=RSS <p>A jury is to examine the stretch of road in Co Limerick where Garda Brian Kelleher and Fire Officer Michael Liston were killed in a road crash last year.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/deposit-guarantee-extension-.htmlives-mixed-response-13998641.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/deposit-guarantee-extension-.htmlives-mixed-response-13998641.html?r=RSS <p>The Government's decision to extend its deposit guarantee scheme to a number of foreign-owned banks operating in Ireland has received a mixed response today.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/harney-publishes-legislation-on-fair-deal-scheme-13998627.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/harney-publishes-legislation-on-fair-deal-scheme-13998627.html?r=RSS <p>Health Minister Mary Harney has published legislation paving the way for the so-called "fair deal" scheme on nursing home funding.</p> Politics Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/universities-press-case-for-return-for-thirdlevel-fees-13998615.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/universities-press-case-for-return-for-thirdlevel-fees-13998615.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish Universities Association has been outlining its case for the reintroduction of third-level college fees before the Oireachtas education committee today.</p> Politics Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/minister-criticises-manner-of-harristown-house-closure-13998614.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/minister-criticises-manner-of-harristown-house-closure-13998614.html?r=RSS <p>The Junior Minister with responsibility for drugs has strongly criticised the manner in which Harristown House addiction centre in Co Roscommon is being closed.</p> Politics Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-men-in-custody-after-gun-seizure-in-dublin-13998613.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-men-in-custody-after-gun-seizure-in-dublin-13998613.html?r=RSS <p>Two men are in garda custody in Dublin following the discovery of a revolver and a quantity of ammunition in Finglas yesterday.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/murphy-begins-supreme-court-challenge-to-omagh-retrial-13996500.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/murphy-begins-supreme-court-challenge-to-omagh-retrial-13996500.html?r=RSS <p>Lawyers for Colm Murphy have started their Supreme Court challenge to his retrial on a conspiracy charge in connection with the 1998 Omagh atrocity.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:16:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-charged-over-belfast-bank-robbery-walks-free-from-court-13996487.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-charged-over-belfast-bank-robbery-walks-free-from-court-13996487.html?r=RSS <p>A man charged with robbing &pound;26.5m from the Northern Bank in Belfast four years ago has walked free from court.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/second-arrest-made-after-death-of-man-in-killester-13996478.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/second-arrest-made-after-death-of-man-in-killester-13996478.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai investigating the death of a man following a suspected robbery in Dublin last night have arrested a second person this morning.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/inflation-rate-unchanged-at-43-over-past-month-13996453.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/inflation-rate-unchanged-at-43-over-past-month-13996453.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's inflation rate has remained unchanged at 4.3% over the past month, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/body-of-woman-found-on-rocks-in-galway-harbour-13996436.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/body-of-woman-found-on-rocks-in-galway-harbour-13996436.html?r=RSS <p>The body of a woman in her 40s has been discovered in Galway Harbour this morning.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/deposit-guarantee-to-be-extended-to-more-banks-13996435.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/deposit-guarantee-to-be-extended-to-more-banks-13996435.html?r=RSS <p>Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has confirmed that the Government's bank guarantee scheme is to be extended to include more firms.</p> Business Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/teenager-in-hospital-after-being-burned-by-fireworks-13996241.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/teenager-in-hospital-after-being-burned-by-fireworks-13996241.html?r=RSS <p>A 14-year-old boy is being treated in hospital in Dublin after being burned by fireworks in Co Monaghan yesterday.</p> Ireland Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:50:00 +0100