14th May 2008
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8,500 dead following massive earthquake in China Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
RESCUE WORKERS sifted through the mud in Sichuan province to unearth thousands of dead after a massive earthquake in the south western part of China yesterday.
Consumers face major hike in ESB and gas bills Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
CONSUMERS ARE facing a substantial hike in energy costs next year as fuel prices hit suppliers such as the ESB and Bord Gáis.
Davy offers to cover losses on bonds it sold to credit unions Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
STOCKBROKING FIRM Davy has offered to cover losses incurred by credit unions on investment bonds bought from it before the collapse of the global markets.
Cowen accuses Lisbon opponents of confusing voters Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
CAMPAIGN LAUNCH - Fianna Fáil: OPPONENTS OF the Lisbon Treaty are trying to confuse voters and pull Ireland back from close involvement in the EU, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said.
Cowen to make significant changes to Ministers of State Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen is expected to make significant changes amongst Ministers of State today, along with wide-ranging changes in their duties, it was believed last night.
Court hears Stone intended to blast way into Assembly Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
LOYALIST MICHAEL Stone intended to blast his way into the Northern Ireland Assembly and assassinate Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness, a Belfast court has heard.
Rules of engagement debated as trial moves to Dublin Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
JUDGE CONAL Gibbons yesterday gave defence lawyers for five men being sued by relatives of victims of the Omagh bombing until this morning to challenge certain questions sent to Dublin from the Belfast court.
Old friends join family to mourn death of O’Faolain Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
THE RICH diversity of Nuala O'Faolain's friendships and passions was evident at her removal service yesterday evening to the Church of the Visitation, Fairview, Dublin.
Broadcasting authority to get extra powers Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
THE NEW broadcasting authority will be given extra powers to curb the concentration of media ownership under legislation to be published today by Minister for Communications Éamon Ryan.
Bishops insist that Catholic schools are inclusive Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
THE CATHOLIC bishops have stressed the inclusive nature of their schools in a pastoral letter issued yesterday.
More people employed in health this year – Harney Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
MORE PEOPLE were working in the health service this year than last year, Minister for Health Mary Harney said yesterday.
Fresh body blows for Brown in spite of fightback Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
UK: DOWNING STREET was again forced to dismiss questions about Gordon Brown's leadership yesterday as the prime minister struggled to maintain Labour's policy focus ahead of next week's Crewe and Nantwich byelection.
Burma refuses to commit on accepting assistance from US Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
BURMA: THE MOST senior US aid and military delegation to visit Burma in years left Rangoon empty-handed yesterday after the regime refused to give any firm commitment about accepting increased aid for the victims of the cyclone disaster.
US leads offers of aid as China mobilises response Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
CHINA: US PRESIDENT George Bush yesterday offered to help China deal with the aftermath of its earthquake, including sharing detailed images of the devastated region taken by its spy satellites.
Key mountain village falls to Hizbullah in Lebanon Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
LEBANON: HIZBULLAH YESTERDAY took control of a strategic mountain-top village in Druze heartlands, south-east of the capital, after fierce fighting with government allies, consolidating strategic gains which analysts said would be used in confrontations with Israel.
Antrim-based Randox to create 135 jobs in Donegal Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
RANDOX Laboratories, which is based in Northern Ireland, plans to create 135 new jobs in Co Donegal after becoming frustrated at the level of bureaucracy attached to investing in the North.
Postbank considers market for home loans Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
POSTBANK, the banking joint venture owned by An Post and Belgian bank Fortis, is exploring the possibility of selling mortgages through the State's 1,000 post offices from next year.
O'Brien-backed group puts case for DTT licence Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
Box of tricks: contender claims it is the only licence applicant with no conflict of interest
Bank of Ireland investigates reports of laptop stolen seven years ago Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
BANK OF Ireland is investigating reports about the theft of another laptop used by the bank's life assurance division and whether it contained confidential information on customers.
Chelsea beat United to punch over Bosingwa’s signature Tuesday, 13th May, 2008
ANY SENSE of frustration eating away at Chelsea after Manchester United claimed the title was eased marginally last night when the Londoners denied their rivals a long-standing target by beating them to the signature of the highly rated Porto right back Jose Bosingwa.