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Evidence call in Callely court case
Barristers for former junior minister Ivor Callely have requested more evidence from prosecutors in connection with allegations he made false claims for mobile phones while a serving politician.
Man 'critical' after gym shooting
A man has been left fighting for his life after being shot four times in an attack at a gym on an industrial estate.
Healthcare company to close factory
Global healthcare company Pfizer is to close one of its Irish factories where 136 people are employed.
Derry man raped by bogus taxi driver in Donegal
PSNI officers and Gardai have launched a hunt for a bogus taxi driver who raped a man in Donegal.
'Way prepared' for fish discard ban
The controversial practice of making fishermen discard millions of tonnes of fish caught over EU quotas could be phased out within years, the Agriculture Minister has said.
Negotiations over bus strike resume
Bus Eireann has said the vast majority of its services are operating normally as crunch talks with unions entered a second day.
Strabane's Ryan Dolan has the final say at Eurovision
Ryan Dolan turned in a strong performance as he propelled Ireland into the final of the Eurovision Song Contest tonight (Tuesday).
Man found dead 'was assaulted'
Detectives believe a man found dead near a waste chute at an apartment complex was assaulted.
Reforms 'step change' for hospitals
Almost 50 hospitals will be headed by six independent groups under plans to reform Ireland's acute hospital system, the health minister has said.
'Wiped' points probe report due
Justice Minister Alan Shatter will on Wednesday publish the report of an internal Garda investigation into the alleged wiping of penalty points for high-profile figures.
Drivers to vote on strike action
Trade unions have piled pressure on transport chiefs by warning drivers at Dublin Bus and Irish Rail will vote on strikes in solidarity with Bus Eireann workers.
Man dies in Amsterdam canal fall
A man from Northern Ireland has died after being found in a canal in Amsterdam.
Child hospital go-ahead 'next year'
Planning permission for the new children's hospital is not expected before the end of next year.
Unions likely to agree new pay deal
Ten unions that overwhelmingly rejected Government plans to slash the public pay bill are likely to agree to a new deal.
Call for clarity over Boylan probe
Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has called for more light to be shone on allegations that elite Garda officers colluded with a convicted drug trafficker.
New inspection standards unveiled
Vulnerable people will be protected from neglect and abuse under new standards launched by the health watchdog, it is claimed.
Three arrested over man's shooting
Three men have been arrested over the murder of a criminal at a cash-for-clothes business.
Man found dead at apartment block
A man has been found dead by a rubbish chute in an apartment block.
Concern amid electricity plan delay
Failure to build the cross-border electricity interconnector is costing consumers across Ireland 29.5 million euro a year, it was revealed.
Health insurance 'hit by age swing'
The crisis-hit health insurance market risks being damaged beyond repair by youth unemployment and emigration, according to a new report.
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Two men are critical in hospital after a car crash claimed the lives of two teenage girls.
MLA John Dallat's office attacked new
The constituency office of SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat has been attacked.
Extra sessions for highest courts new
Ireland's highest courts will sit in September due to long delays, Chief Justice Susan Denham said.
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Kiss set for role under Schmidt new
Les Kiss has confirmed that he will be a permanent member of Joe Schmidt's Ireland coaching team upon completion of the summer tour to the United States and Canada.
Cup success justifies Kennedy move new
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Best to lead Ireland on tour new
Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.
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