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The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, with European elections candidate Mr Eoin Ryan TD canvassing in Dublin city centre yesterday. The Tanaiste, Ms Harney, said she expected many of her party members would back Mr Ryan.

Photograph: Bryan O'Brien

New €115m air traffic control system failed at Dublin Airport
The Irish Aviation Authority has confirmed that a new €115 million air traffic control system in use at Dublin Airport failed last Sunday morning while handling "live" aircraft.

Moves to impeach Judge Curtin delayed
The Government will not now have a motion for the impeachment of Judge Brian Curtin ready for today's meeting of the Cabinet as promised, it emerged yesterday. This follows the receipt of a letter from solicitors for the judge last Friday.
AIB repays €3.4m to trust customers for overcharging
AIB has admitted it has repaid €3.4 million to some customers who were incorrectly charged on trusts they held with the bank and expects to pay up to €2 million to others who are entitled to refunds.

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US and UK submit new draft resolution on Iraq
THE UN: The US and British governments yesterday submitted to the UN Security Council in New York a draft resolution on Iraq which would endorse a handover of limited sovereignty on June 30th, but gives the US continuing control of security. Conor O'Clery in New York reports p
New cracks mean Paris terminal may be razed
FRANCE: Workers heard new cracks at a Paris airport terminal yesterday a day after part of the roof collapsed, and the airport's head said he would tear it down if an investigation proved the structure was unsafe. p
Ministers try to break treaty deadlock
THE EU: European Union foreign ministers have tried to break the deadlock in negotiations on a constitutional treaty, with a special session in Brussels focusing on two of the most controversial issues - the voting system in the Council of Ministers and a reference to the Christian tradition in the constitution's preamble. p
Israeli tanks leave Gaza but fog of war remains
THE MIDDLE EAST: Conflicting accounts abound of what happened and why, writes Nuala Haughey in Jerusalem p

Finance

ICTU and Brennan clash again on fate of Aer Rianta
A fresh row has broken out between the Minister for Transport and the trade union movement before a crucial Cabinet meeting on Aer Rianta's future today. p
EU ruling gives ComReg tough new powers
Eircom will face greater pressure to open its network to competition and reduce its cost base because of a European Commission decision to sanction tough new powers for the regulator. p
Government looked at higher taxes prior to Budget
Significant tax changes to increase the amount paid by higher earners and widen the tax base were discussed in the run up to the last Budget. p

Ireland

New legislation urged as road death toll rises to 11
Another four people have died in vehicle-related accidents, bringing to 11 the number killed in the Republic in the last four days. p
Harney warns of research loss for Europe
The Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has called for more collaboration between private industry and universities if Europe is to catch up with the US on research and development. p
Father given 8 life sentences for rape
A Donegal man who told gardaí he had an uncontrollable sexual urge has been given eight life sentences as well as 24 years in further consecutive jail terms by Mr Justice Carney for rape and sexual assault of his daughters and nieces. p
Need for sexual assault unit is 'urgent'
Victims of sexual assault in the mid-west region will no longer have to travel long distances for forensic medical examinations if a strategy published by the local health board yesterday is implemented. p
Cork man set himself on fire inside solicitors' office
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after setting himself on fire inside a solicitors' office. p

Sport

Houllier's reign ends
Soccer: Liverpool retain hope that they can still lure the Porto coach Jose Mourinho to Anfield as successor to Gerard Houllier, who yesterday became the first manager sacked by the club in almost half a century. p
Doubts rise on Keane's return
Roy Keane's participation in Thursday's international game against Romania was thrown into renewed doubt last night when it was revealed that the Manchester United midfielder will stay on at his club's training base until at least this morning in order to receive further treatment to thigh and knee injuries. p
Corbett injury a blow to Tipperary's preparations
Gaelic Games: Tipperary hurling manager Ken Hogan will have to plan without forward Lar Corbett for their Munster semi-final against Waterford on June 6th. The Thurles Sarsfields player fractured his ankle at a team training session on Saturday morning. Tipperary played a challenge game against Laois on Sunday and Corbett had been selected to start that game at full forward. p
Kidney to take over at Leinster
Rugby: In a surprise about-turn, Declan Kidney will be installed as the new Leinster coach later this week pending a compensation package being agreed between the province and the Gwent Dragons, with whom the outgoing Ireland coach had signed a two-year deal two weeks ago. Gerry Thornley Rugby correspondent reports p
Agassi left sprawling in the clay
Tennis: Andre Agassi came along just in time to save Jerome Haehnel from a life of checking in every morning, hanging up his coat and planting himself at a desk. Agassi rescued the unknown player from proper work. Johnny Watterson at Roland Garros reports p