World / Social Life
House suspended three times over Ahern absence
19.06.2008 23:50
ireland.com
MINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern was forced into the Dáil to renew anti-terrorism legislation amid uproar as the House was suspended three times because of his absence.
Ireland
Social Life
Fewer women travelling abroad for abortions
19.06.2008 23:50
ireland.com
THE NUMBER of Irish women seeking abortions overseas has fallen for the sixth successive year, figures released by the Crisis Pregnancy Agency show.
Ireland
Social Life
No vote gloom adds to strife of Brian on dreary day in Brussels
19.06.2008 23:50
ireland.com
Summit becomes a diplomatic Everest for Cowen to climb as euro allies leave him to it, writes Derek Scally
Ireland
Social Life
Joint criminal assets bodies' drive against Border gangs
19.06.2008 23:50
ireland.com
POLICE, REVENUE and criminal assets bodies from North and South are to combine to counter cross-Border fuel smuggling and illegal dumping.
Ireland
Social Life
Parties spent €10m at polls but disclosed just €1.3m
19.06.2008 23:50
ireland.com
THE STATE’S ethics watchdog has suggested a review of the transparency of party funding in the light of its findings that only a fraction of the €10 million spent by parties last year was publicly disclosed.
Ireland
Social Life
Double jeopardy law may be difficult to modify
19.06.2008 23:50
ireland.com
ANALYSISIrish ratification of EU protocol means it is not easy to change law, writes Carol Coulter Legal Affairs Editor
Ireland
Social Life
Ahern's proposals
19.06.2008 23:50
ireland.com
Grant next-of-kin victim status in homicide cases.
Ireland
Social Life
Department to take over refugee teaching service
19.06.2008 23:49
ireland.com
THE DEPARTMENT of Educat- ion has said it will “immediately” take over teaching services to almost 1,000 refugees and their families when the current provider withdraws from direct provision at the end of July. The funding for such a service will remain in place.
Ireland
Social Life
Dempsey promises crackdown on unlicensed hauliers
19.06.2008 23:49
ireland.com
MINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey has promised a crackdown on unlicensed hauliers, those who evade safety requirements and those who use rebated or “green” diesel in road vehicles.
Ireland
Social Life
Women still abused after separating, report shows
19.06.2008 23:49
ireland.com
THOUSANDS OF women continue to suffer from domestic violence even after separating from their abusive partners, according to new figures released by Women’s Aid.
Ireland
Social Life
Minister regrets delay in honouring four airmen
19.06.2008 23:49
ireland.com
MINISTER FOR Defence Willie O'Dea has expressed the State's "deepest sympathy and sincere regret" at the loss of the four Air Corps airmen who died while returning from a rescue mission off Tramore, Co Waterford, in July, 1999.
Ireland
Social Life
Gormley introduces new energy-rating system for cars
19.06.2008 23:49
ireland.com
A NEW energy-rating system for vehicles shows how driving a medium-sized car can help the environment and save money.
Ireland
Social Life
Cardinal's book will help 'realign lives'
19.06.2008 23:49
ireland.com
A NEW work by one of Ireland’s foremost theologians will “challenge” readers through its strength of argument and passion for truth, delegates at a book launch in Dublin heard last night.
Ireland
Social Life
Paid paternity and parental leave urged to tackle work gender divide
19.06.2008 23:49
ireland.com
CALLS FOR the introduction of paid paternity and parental leave have been renewed following the publication of a report showing women still do the bulk of unpaid care and housework despite their increased participation in the paid labour force.
Ireland
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