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Fuel-laundering plant discovered
A black market fuel-laundering plant costing two million euro a year in lost taxes has been uncovered.
Bridge named after tragic garda
Family and friends of an off-duty garda who died as he helped motorists made an emotional return to the scene as a bridge was named in his honour.
Hospital location decision delayed
A two-week extension has been granted to a group of experts reviewing plans for a long-awaited children's hospital after more alternative sites were offered.
Bank urged to explain job loss plan
Finance union leaders have called on Ulster Bank executives to publish the fine print on its plans for 950 redundancies after they agreed a new package of severance terms.
Government refuses to raise tax
The Government has shown first signs of defiance against the European agenda by refusing to bow to pressure to hike corporation tax.
Show defaming priest 'inexplicable'
The chairman of RTE has said he still finds it inexplicable that the hugely-damaging Mission to Prey programme in which Father Kevin Reynolds was defamed was allowed to air.
Jobs boost at medical devices firm
A leading medical devices firm is to create 200 jobs at its Irish-based centre of excellence.
Yes campaign 'must redouble effort'
Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin has said the Yes campaign for the referendum on the fiscal treaty must redouble its efforts after a poll showed 35% of voters are undecided.
Accountability lapse over patients
No-one was accountable for patients who were left lying on trolleys in corridors for long periods in Tallaght hospital, a watchdog has found.
400 jobs to be created by Rehab
More than 400 jobs will be created by the Rehab Group as it expands its operations over the next three years.
Clones shopkeepers trading punt
Shopkeepers in a border town in Ireland are offering to trade in the near obsolete punt to try and turn the clock back on the recession and euro currency crisis.
Tributes as boxer makes Olympics
Sports Minister Michael Ring and the coach and father of boxer Katie Taylor have led tributes after she secured her place in the London Olympics.
State visit paintings for auction
Two paintings capturing the Queen's historic visit to Ireland a year ago are being auctioned.
Gardai dismantle last Occupy camp
The last Occupy protest camp in the country has been dismantled by gardai and council chiefs.
Prison dash after Dublin shooting
A man has driven himself to a prison for help after he was injured in a gun attack in Dublin.
Ireland close to Europe bank funds
Ireland is on the brink of receiving funds for a major stimulus package from the bank funded by the European Union following a meeting with Government ministers.
Sinn Fein calls for investment plan
Sinn Fein has called for a 13 billion euro investment boost to jobs and infrastructure as an alternative to accepting the European fiscal treaty.
Gallagher condemns treatment by RTE
Former presidential candidate Sean Gallagher has compared his treatment by RTE to that of defamed priest Father Kevin Reynolds after he complained about the broadcast of a bogus tweet.
Kenny rejects Adams treaty debate
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has formally refused a second invitation to debate the European fiscal treaty with Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams.
Airport warns over security moves
Dublin airport has warned it will take two months to bring its security measures into line with new European rules.
UK, Ireland visa rules reform calls
A Government minister has called for Britain and Ireland to become a common travel zone like parts of mainland Europe.
Anti-sewage plant campaign step-up
Communities against a super sewage treatment plant have vowed to step up their campaign after three proposed sites were shortlisted.
RTE London bureau to shut down
Irish and British politicians have raised concerns over the closure of RTE's London bureau.
Taxi drivers warned of extra lights
A taxi watchdog has warned drivers to stop using additional green lights on car roofs amid concerns they advertise nationality.
Healthcare firm to create 100 jobs
The management team behind the former Quinn Healthcare are to create 100 jobs after rebranding to Laya Healthcare.
Teacher training college upgrade
Almost 40 million euro in Government funding has been allocated to upgrade a teacher training college.
Fiscal treaty compared to Titanic
Businessman Declan Ganley has compared the European fiscal treaty to the doomed Titanic.
Kenny rejects new poll delay calls
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has shot down renewed calls for the referendum on the European fiscal treaty to be postponed.
Great Famine victims remembered
The victims of the Great Famine have been remembered during a solemn memorial service in Co Louth.
Man held over Waterford drugs find
A man is being questioned over the seizure of 80,000 euro of drugs.
Anglo-Irish talks to focus on trade
Developing trade links between Ireland and Britain will be at the centre of discussions by politicians from both countries on Monday.
Father and daughter die in fire
Post-mortem examinations are being carried out on a man and his five-year-old daughter who died in a fire at their home on Saturday morning.
Counterfeit goods seized by gardai
More than 100,000 euro worth of counterfeit designer clothes, shoes and sunglasses have been seized by gardai.
Flu deaths nursing home criticised
A nursing home at the centre of a deadly influenza outbreak had insufficient measures in place to detect the illness early, health chiefs have said.
Hollande hailed as friend and ally
French president-elect Francois Hollande will be an ally and a friend of Ireland, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has said.
Plea made for Gathering support
A call has been made to Ireland's diaspora to come home to where the heart is.
Stolen money conviction overturned
A money lender jailed for laundering more than £3 million from the Northern Bank robbery has declared himself "very happy" at having his convictions overturned.
Councillor condemned over payment
Fine Gael has called for Cllr Therese Ridge to resign after a report into political corruption found she had accepted inappropriate donations.
Road sulky racers face prosecution
Travellers videoed racing ponies through traffic on a busy main road in Ireland are likely to be prosecuted, police sources have said.
Kenny dismisses treaty uncertainty
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has dismissed growing uncertainty in Europe surrounding the stability treaty and insisted the referendum in Ireland will go ahead regardless.
Pupils to remember Famine victims
Schoolchildren across Ireland are to hold a minute's silence in memory of the victims of the Great Famine.
New twist in treaty debate saga
Veteran journalist Vincent Browne has offered to step aside as moderator in a live TV debate on the referendum to encourage the Taoiseach to take part.
Funding more bailouts 'reasonable'
Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has said it is not unreasonable for Ireland to commit 1.27 billion euro to a pot of European emergency funds.
Call for missing children alert
An Oireachtas watchdog has demanded the urgent setting up of an "Amber Alert" system for missing or kidnapped children more than three years after it got the go-ahead.
Man faces money laundering retrial
A money lender jailed for 10 years for laundering more than £3 million from the Northern Bank robbery has had his convictions overturned.
Cost of living eases back in April
The cost of living eased back last month, official figures have revealed.
Man held over girlfriend stabbing
A man has been arrested after his 19-year-old girlfriend was injured in a stabbing attack.
Aviva reduces redundancy numbers
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has praised staff, management and unions at Aviva after a deal was struck to slash its redundancy plan by more than 200 jobs.
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