Limerick taxi driver jailed for rape
Monday, February 8, 2010
A Limerick taxi driver who raped and sexually assaulted a female passenger two years ago after driving her to an isolated area has been jailed for seven years. .. read more..
Case against Irish outhalf struck out
Monday, February 8, 2010
A development company’s bid to obtain judgment against Irish rugby international Ronan O’Gara was struck out in the Dublin County Registrar’s court today. .. read more..
Church must guard against abuse - Pope
Monday, February 8, 2010
Pope Benedict, who will meet Irish bishops next week to discuss the report of the Murphy commission on the handling of child sex abuse allegations in the Dublin diocese, said today the church must keep its guard up against those who violate the rights of children. .. read more..
Couple sue Bloxham over bond losses
Monday, February 8, 2010
A retired couple who claim they have lost €470,450 because of allegedly negligent advice from Bloxham Stockbrokers about an investment bond have brought a legal action against the firm. .. read more..
Shielding of Lillis witness defended
Monday, February 8, 2010
Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has defended the shielding of a witness from the media during the recent trial of Eamonn Lillis for the killing of his wife Celine Cawley. .. read more..
Two Irish Olivier award nominations
Monday, February 8, 2010
There are two Irish nominations for this year’s Laurence Olivier theatre awards. .. read more..
Full text of George Lee\'s statement
Monday, February 8, 2010
Full text of George Lee’s statement: .. read more..
Mac Giolla funeral takes place
Monday, February 8, 2010
Tomás Mac Giolla was described as “both gentle and fierce’’ by Workers’ Party president Michael Finnegan at his funeral in Dublin today. .. read more..
Kenny expresses regret at Lee resignation
Monday, February 8, 2010
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny today expressed regret at George Lee\'s decision to leave the party and resign as a TD, saying he had envisaged a \"very important\" role for Mr Lee. .. read more..
HSE budget plan for 2010 published
Monday, February 8, 2010
Minister for Health and Children Mary Harney has today announced her approval of the HSE National Service Plan 2010, which outlines how the executive intends to spend its €14 billion budget this year. .. read more..