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Teachers may accept new pay deal
The country's largest teachers' union has recommended accepting a revised pay deal under the Croke Park II talks.
Fraser challenged on absent reports
A top civil servant has been challenged over absent reports and minutes from meetings of a financial lobby group with access to the highest level of Government.
Whale rescued from lobster pots
A whale has been rescued after becoming entangled in lobster pots.
'Great concerns' for missing boys
The public has been asked to help find three young boys who have gone missing in London.
Taoiseach defends taxation regime
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has brushed off attacks on Ireland's tax regime for helping multinationals avoid billions in tax - insisting he was backing plans for global tax transparency and an end to tax havens.
New future for scandal-hit factory
The new owners of the factory at the centre of the horse meat contamination scandal in Ireland have won a contract for Burger King.
Garda privacy 'needs discussing'
Confidential garda information about an individual should not be made public unless the person has been charged, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has claimed.
4m euro facelift for Grafton Street
Dublin's Grafton Street is to undergo a four million euro facelift, it has been announced.
Man faces court over Hyde Park bomb
A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of four soldiers in the IRA Hyde Park bomb in 1982.
Aer Arann to create 50 new jobs
Regional airline Aer Arann is to create 50 jobs.
Revenue raids illegal fuel plant
A large scale illegal fuel laundering plant has been uncovered by customs.
Men held over ex-garda murder freed
Two men arrested in connection with the murder of a former garda have been released without charge.
Mother of suicide sisters gives birth to boy
The mother of two teenage girls who took their own lives within six weeks of each other last year has spoken of her joy after giving birth to a boy.
Army experts blow up old grenade
Army bomb experts have carried out a controlled explosion on a grenade dating back to the early 20th century.
Man arrested in flats murder probe
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found near a rubbish chute at an apartment complex.
Shatter sorry over using Garda data
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has apologised for his use of confidential Garda information against a political opponent.
Unions warned over pay cuts deal
Public servants face compulsory redundancies unless they accept a new deal on cuts in pay and pensions, the Government has warned.
Judge dismisses abortion fears
A retired Supreme Court judge has dismissed fears that proposed changes to Ireland's strict abortion regime could open floodgates to widespread terminations.
Wife slams 'mistreatment' of Ronan O'Gara
Ronan O'Gara's wife has launched a scathing attack on Declan Kidney and the IRFU for "mistreating" her husband towards the end of his career when he was dropped by Ireland.
Looted Irish treasures recovered in England
Almost 900 artefacts illegally looted in the Republic by a treasure hunter with a metal detector have been recovered.
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Latest News
Nine-year-old boy admits burglary new
A boy aged just nine has admitted burgling a house and stealing the keys of a car that crashed moments later, police said.
Bomb explodes in suburban street new
A pipe bomb which partially exploded on a suburban street in Belfast could have killed people, a police chief has warned.
Lotto prize for monthly millionaire new
A UK ticket-holder will bank £1 million every month for a year in a new prize being launched by the National Lottery, it has been announced.
Latest Sport
Brumbies hold off Blues fightback new
The Blues were undone by the goal-kicking of centre Christian Lealiifano, who kicked the Brumbies to a 20-13 Super Rugby win at Eden Park.
Zidane: Bale good enough for Real new
Real Madrid ambassador Zinedine Zidane believes Gareth Bale is among the top three players in the world and "more than good enough" for the Spanish giants.
Lampard hopes for new Terry deal new
Frank Lampard hopes Chelsea team-mate John Terry can follow him by signing a new contract with the club.
Latest Showbiz
Jennifer Hudson signs Idol contract? new
Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed on to become a judge on American Idol’s Season 13.
Alyssa Milano: I get so jealous new
Alyssa Milano doesn’t understand how her husband isn’t more affected by the love scenes she shoots.
Bullock talks space sex with Clooney new
Sandra Bullock has urged moviegoers to see her new sci-fi drama Gravity with George Clooney because the zero-gravity sex scenes are “awesome” and so awkward.
