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HSE planning new measures to save €193m
12.06.2008 23:38
ireland.com
THE HEALTH Service Executive (HSE) is planning to introduce additional cost-containment measures aimed at generating savings of €193 million over the coming months, according to confidential internal documents prepared for a meeting of its board yesterday.
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Don Tidey recalls 'battleground' during his rescue
12.06.2008 23:38
ireland.com
FORMER SUPERMARKET boss Don Tidey told a court yesterday of the "battleground" that erupted around him when security forces rescued him from his kidnappers almost 25 years ago.
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Wife says she helped make deadly poison for contract killing
12.06.2008 23:38
ireland.com
THE WIFE of a former Las Vegas poker dealer has told the Central Criminal Court she helped her husband make the deadly poison ricin in their Nevada home.
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Daring novel portrays surreal life of terror in time of war
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
ANALYSIS: Lebanese Canadian wins with an important book that has something very shocking to say, writes Eileen Battersby.
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Eager fans look forward to Cohen concerts at Kilmainham
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
OF ALL the major artists touring Ireland this summer, arguably the most eagerly anticipated is Leonard Cohen who begins the first of three concerts in the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, this evening.
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Samaritan rap song aims to rally young over mental health problems
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
A NEW rap song encouraging young people to speak about problems and mental health issues has been released by the Samaritans.
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Garda to step up checks on motorists
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
GARDAÍ HAVE warned motorists to expect additional checks for compliance with a range of driving regulations over the next six days.
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Report on counselling centre complaints welcomed
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
FORMER CLIENTS of "life coach" Claire Hoban and the Dublin-based consultancy where she worked have welcomed the findings of a report into the counselling operation.
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'Tiny percentage' of imported electricity has nuclear source
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
MINISTER FOR Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has accepted that some of the energy being imported into Ireland across interconnectors from Britain and France may be nuclear power.
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Auction heroes
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
U2 members could earn up to €8 million from sale of painting by late New York graffiti artist
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Call to reinstate Paisley jnr as minister after inquiry clears him
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
IAN PAISLEY jnr, who was yesterday cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to the purchase of a house from a north Antrim developer, has said he would have expected more support from his DUP colleagues when he was under pressure.
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Hauliers threaten blockades over rising fuel prices
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
ROAD HAULIERS are considering mounting blockades in protest at the rising cost of fuel, which they say is set to drive many of them out of business.
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Fishermen warn of further protests if talks inconclusive
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
FISHERMEN WHO have suspended port blockades pending discussions with two Government Ministers have warned that they are prepared to resume their full campaign if talks are unsuccessful.
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Spanish government plays down impact of truckers' strikes on tourism
12.06.2008 23:37
ireland.com
SPANISH GOVERNMENT officials have played down the impact of recent strikes by their country's truckers on tourism, saying Irish travellers to Spain will not suffer major difficulties because of the dispute.
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National Trust submits new plan for £21m Causeway visitor centre
12.06.2008 23:36
ireland.com
THE BRITISH National Trust has submitted a new planning application for a £21 million visitor centre at the Giant's Causeway in north Antrim, for what is Northern Ireland's biggest tourist attraction.
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