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Liam Adams to challenge extradition

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:41:57 +0000

The brother of Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is expected to lodge grounds to challenge his extradition on sex abuse charges within weeks, a court has been told.

X-ray procedures report ordered

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:56:10 +0000

Health chiefs have ordered hospitals around the country to report back on their X-ray procedures after one of Ireland's largest hospitals admitted 57,000 cases went unchecked.

'Invite ex-IRA boss to White House'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:26:37 +0000

A former IRA leader wanted in the US over a massive dollar counterfeiting racket should instead be invited to the White House for St Patrick's Day, a church minister has said.

Bus firm cuts services

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:11:47 +0000

Bus Eireann has announced the latest stage of its massive cost-cutting drive with the axing of one service and the curtailment of 18 others.

Aer Lingus redundancy plan 'brutal'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:11:38 +0000

Trade union leaders have branded Aer Lingus redundancy plans brutal and unfair as the airline announced plans to cut wages and offer the minimum payout for laid-off cabin crew.

'Divisions rule out unity deal'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:56:06 +0000

Divisions over policing and justice have effectively torpedoed the prospects of unionist unity, a senior UUP figure has claimed.

Fears mount for missing teenager

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:36:15 +0000

Fears are mounting for the safety of a Dublin teenager who has been missing for almost a fortnight.

Review urged into child deaths

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:21:13 +0000

A health watchdog has called for tougher guidelines and tighter timeframes for reporting the deaths of children in state care.

Boat race 'will showcase Galway'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:01:33 +0000

Galway's successful bid to host the finish of the world's most gruelling boat race should be an inspiration to the nation, Taoiseach Brian Cowen said today.

Ombudsman: OAP had inadequate care

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:46:14 +0000

A seriously ill pensioner jailed for indecent assault died in prison after receiving inadequate medical care, a Prisoner Ombudsman report has found.

Taoiseach pressured to sack Harney

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:08 +0000

Taoiseach Brian Cowen is under pressure to sack Health Minister Mary Harney in his expected Cabinet reshuffle over the latest scandal to rock the health service.

Gardai cleared over man's death

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:51:10 +0000

Gardai have been cleared of mistreating an arrested man who died after being found hanging in a garda cell.

Tax cut hopes if Tories win

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:16:20 +0000

A Conservative win at the general election will open up the possibility of a major cut in business tax in Northern Ireland, a panel of senior economists have said.

Ex-TV reporter to fight for seat

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:26:13 +0000

Former TV journalist Fearghal McKinney has admitted he has a fight on his hands to win a Westminster seat after announcing his intention to stand for the SDLP in the coming general election.

St Patrick's Day violence warning

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:23 +0000

University students in Belfast have been warned against repeating the drunken violence witnessed on St Patrick's Day last year.

Liam Adams in extradition hearing

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:16:08 +0000

Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams's brother Liam is due before the Irish High Court for the first stage in an extradition hearing.