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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.
Tribute to anti-suicide campaigner
A 16-year-old anti-suicide campaigner who died after a long battle with cancer had more of an impact than any politician, a Government minister has claimed.
Digital land transfer record online
A digital record of the land transfer after the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland has gone live, detailing the 17th century landlords in every county and parish.
Two men arrested over 2002 murder
Two men have been arrested over a murder which happened more than 10 years ago.
Brian O'Driscoll says family will be key factor in his decision on when to quit rugby
The most important factor in helping to decide if Brian O'Driscoll plays on for one more year is his family, the Leinster, Ireland and Lions star has said.
Bus strike called off after talks
A crippling bus strike that left tens of thousands of people around the country stranded has been called off for 48 hours.
Public sector cuts 'will hit jobs'
Imposing 300 million euro of public-sector cuts will shrink the economy and cost jobs, a union has claimed.
Log-boat found in Boyne could be 5,000 years old
An ancient log-boat -- which could be thousands of years old -- has been discovered in the banks of the river Boyne.
GAA team storms off pitch over allegation of sectarian remark
Members of a Gaelic football team walked off the pitch over a claim that one of the team was subjected to an alleged sectarian remark.
Helpline worker accused of fraud
A call-centre worker on the local property tax helpline has been suspended over alleged attempts to fraudulently use the credit card details of householders.
Cross-border bus services disrupted due to strike action
Cross-border bus services have faced disruption today due to strike action in the Republic.
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Latest News
More bodies recovered from mine
Rescuers recovered four more bodies from a collapsed underground room at a gold and copper mine in Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death total to 15.
Hezbollah takes fight to anti-Assad rebels as Syria’s war spills into Lebanon
Hezbollah launched a major offensive in support of the Assad regime yesterday, with fighters from the Lebanese militant group playing their most significant role yet in Syria’s two-year-old civil war.
Bashar al-Assad insists he will not step down as President of Syria
Bashar al-Assad has dismissed the prospect of new peace talks in Syria leading to a lasting settlement and stated that he has no intention of stepping down.
Latest Sport
Jol hopeful Schwarzer will stay new
Fulham manager Martin Jol remains hopeful of keeping Mark Schwarzer at the club after watching the goalkeeper play a starring role in their 3-0 win at Swansea.
Di Canio lets rip at Bardsley new
Paolo Di Canio launched an angry attack on the discipline of his squad after Phil Bardsley was pictured laying on the floor of a casino covered in £50 notes.
Martinez proud of relegated Latics new
Roberto Martinez was a proud man as Wigan said goodbye to the Barclays Premier League with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.
Latest Showbiz
Taylor Swift scoops eight awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Children 'are my priority now'
Model and fitness fanatic Nell McAndrew has shown off her new baby daughter - and says that children are now her priority rather than her health challenges.
Stewart 'over the moon' at success
Rod Stewart said he was "over the moon" as he celebrated his 15th number one record with a champagne toast.
