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Unions and Government plan talks

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:01:10 +0000

The Government and public sector unions have agreed to crunch talks in a bid to resolve the bitter row over pay cuts.

Hospital dismisses letter claims

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:46:17 +0000

Senior management at Tallaght Hospital have dismissed claims that 30,000 GP referral letters were left unopened.

Banks warned of intrusive approach

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:06 +0000

Ireland's new banking regulator has announced a get-tough approach with big banks and finance houses.

Viaduct 'improperly assessed'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:31:11 +0000

A viaduct on one of the country's busiest railway lines collapsed because workmen carrying out safety checks did not know how to properly assess it, an accident report has revealed.

Bid to end dual salaries for MLAs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:21:13 +0000

MPs sitting in both the House of Commons and the Northern Ireland Assembly should not receive two salaries, the Government has said.

Plan to create up to 215,000 jobs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:26:09 +0000

Business experts tasked with turning the country into an innovation hub have claimed high-tech firms could create up to 215,000 jobs over the next decade.