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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.
President honours famine victims
Remembering the victims of the Great Famine should encourage Irish people to intervene wherever there is injustice and hunger around the world, the President has said.
Paul Henry masterpiece to be sold
A masterpiece regarded as one of Paul Henry's finest works is going under the hammer.
Boy dies in rugby club car accident
An eight-year-old boy has died after he was knocked down at a rugby club as an awards ceremony was taking place.
Bus strike threatens travel chaos
Striking bus drivers have vowed to ground the Bus Eireann fleet for a second day on Monday, leaving more than 70,000 passengers facing travel chaos.
Bus Eireann prepares for strike
Passengers are bracing themselves for travel chaos when Bus Eireann drivers go on strike on Sunday.
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'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.
Building collapse causes revealed
A government investigation found poor quality construction materials and building code violations were among the "series of irregularities" that caused the collapse of a building housing clothing factories last month in Bangladesh, the committee head said.
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.
Latest Sport
Wade scoops unique award double
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Former Manchester United defender Brian Greenhoff dies, aged 60
Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.
Tindall ready to use experience
Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.
Latest Showbiz
Yakoob: Girls tougher than boys
Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob has said it was far more stressful being on the women's team than working with the men.
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Graham: I'll miss playing stripper
The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.
