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New pay cut rules passed into law
New laws allowing the Government to cut public sector workers' pay without their agreement have been published.
Data glitch blamed for beach woes
Environment Minister Phil Hogan has blamed a statistical glitch for some beaches losing their coveted blue flag status.
Revenue office shuts due to protest
Revenue officials were forced to close its busiest public office when protesters picketed against the controversial household charge.
Scheme hopes to deal with conflict
Aggression and violence are the consequences of not dealing with conflict in communities, a former prisoner governor has claimed.
Shatter explains breath test fail
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said he failed to give a breath test at a Garda checkpoint several years ago because he is asthmatic.
Watchdog slams Garda co-operation
State investigators charged with probing alleged Garda wrongdoing have accused the force of not co-operating with them.
Worker sacked at TV probe creche
An exclusive creche probed during an undercover investigation into allegations of mistreatment of children has confirmed it has sacked one worker and suspended three others.
Metal theft not 'victimless crime'
Almost 5,000 metal thefts have been reported to gardai in the last two years, figures show.
'Lord of the Dance' Michael Flatley puts foot down over false report he wants a UK passport
Michael Flatley insisted he is "proud to be Irish" as he rubbished claims he has applied for a UK passport.
Donegal man on multiple murder charge over IRA Hyde Park bombing
A Donegal man has been charged with murdering four British soldiers over 30 years ago in one of the most notorious IRA atrocities of the Troubles.
Limits on powers of gardai to stop phone coverage
Mobile phone coverage can only be blocked in a specific area if there is a severe terrorist threat for a maximum of six hours.
Protections for women criticised
Ireland's reputation for working to stop violence against women around the world is not replicated at home, Amnesty International has claimed.
Meat row plant's new deal
Burger King is to resume getting burgers from the plant at the centre of the horse meat scandal.
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.
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Latest News
UN anger at 'throw out case' plea
Kenya received a chilly reception at the United Nations Security Council when it urged the world body to "terminate" court cases against the president and deputy president for planning and financing the 2007-08 post-election violence.
Doctor used 'spy-cam' wristwatch to film himself abusing patients
A family doctor who used a spy-cam wristwatch to film himself abusing female patients has been jailed for 12 years after admitting a string of sex offences.
David Cameron appoints former gas lobbyist as energy adviser
David Cameron has appointed former lobbyist for British Gas, Tara Singh, to be his personal advisor on energy and climate change.
Latest Sport
George Best was in a different league new
George Best was the finest footballer of them all, according to England World Cup winner Ian Callaghan.
Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown new
They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.
Tipuric ready to fight for spot new
Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.
Latest Showbiz
Cutting It star heads for Paradise
Cutting It star Ben Daniels is joining the department store costume drama The Paradise for its new series.
Channel 4 reveal new music shows
DJ Nick Grimshaw and chart stars Rizzle Kicks have been lined up to host a pair of new music shows for Channel 4.
Flanagan fleshes out skins protest
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan did her bit to protest against the skin trade by showing off some flesh of her own.
