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Petrol stations urged to hold down prices
Petrol station owners are making significant profits and should resist "for as long as possible" the temptation of passing on supplier price increases to the motorist, the Consumers' Association of Ireland has said. The association's chief executive, Mr Dermott Jewell, urged motorists to shop around "because the price of petrol is one of the most openly displayed prices in the country". Gordon Deegan and Conor Lally report. p

Relatives to meet Department on controversial cancer therapy
The next of kin of a number of patients who were treated with an alternative cancer therapy by two doctors in the mid-west are to meet Department of Health officials next week to discuss their concerns about the treatment. Eithne Donnellan, Health Correspondent, reports. p

Mick Doyle, 'giant of a man', laid to rest in Kildare
Mick Doyle was remembered as a "giant of a man" who brought joy to countless people in a series of emotional tributes by family and friends at his funeral yesterday. p

Former councillor fights for his life
A former Limerick alderman, Mr Michael Kelly, was fighting for his life in hospital last night after he suffered a gunshot wound to the head at his mother's home. Karl Hanlon reports. p

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Colourful 'hard man' who has rarely been out of the headlines
In recent years Michael Kelly had declared that he had turned his back on his criminal past and was trying to rebuild his life, writes Karl Hanlon. p
Roads agency warns on delays
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has said road schemes across the Republic may be delayed if the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, insists that the Dublin-Cork and Dublin-Galway motorways be fast-tracked without allowing the authority to raise another €2 billion, writes Tim O'Brien. p
The long haul ends for Wicklow dual carriageway
The only protesters in sight yesterday were locals seeking a wall to protect their homes, writes Tim O'Brien. p
Museum, NRA at odds on policy
Legislation protecting national monuments in the State should not be diluted in order to facilitate road development, the director of the National Museum of Ireland, Dr Pat Wallace, has said. Joe Humphreys reports. p
No mention in Garda bomb files of NI security forces involvement
Dublin/Monaghan bombings inquest: The Garda files on the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings contain no reference to Northern Ireland security forces involvement in the atrocities, the inquest on the victims of the bombings has heard. p
University tackles issue of sex in country parks
Irish agriculture and science students at a British university are working on redesigning car-parks and open spaces to make them less appealing to people who want to have sex in public. Seán MacConnell, Agriculture Correspondent, reports. p
Prosecution in child pornography cases is theme of conference
The prosecution of offences relating to child pornography will be the theme of the fifth National Prosecutors' Conference, hosted annually by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Carol Coulter , Legal Affairs Correspondent, reports. p
Rezoning agreed of contentious Howth area
Fingal county councillors last night voted in favour of a controversial rezoning of amenity lands in Howth, despite considerable local opposition. Regina Daly reports. p
Controversial Peta exhibition set for Dublin
A controversial public exhibition drawing parallels between the Nazi Holocaust and meat-eating is to go on show in Dublin next week, despite having been banned from several UK cities. p
Tanaiste pledges law to control domestic arms trade
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ms Harney, has promised to introduce as a matter of "priority" new legislation controlling the export of arms and weapons components from Ireland, write Joe Humphreys and Jamie Smyth. p
Mayo Independent TD denies backing for Scallon candidature
The Independent TD for Mayo, Dr Jerry Cowley, has denied that he has thrown his full support behind Dana Rosemary Scallon's European campaign and has called for votes for both Independent candidates in the North West constituency. p
Journalist, author Jack Holland dies
The death occurred in New York yesterday of journalist and author Jack Holland. Holland (56) died in Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan after a short battle against cancer. p
Irish look to Waterford man to reclaim Eurovision glory
Ireland seeks to extend its record of seven wins in the Eurovision Song Contest tonight when Waterford's Chris Doran sings If The World Stops Tonight in the Turkish capital of Istanbul. p
Initial heart project results show big improvement in cardiac risk factors
Initial results from the largest ever national programme to target heart disease in the community have shown a significant improvement in blood pressure and cholesterol levels among participants. p
Redefinition of general practice to be approved
A redefinition of general practice, with an emphasis on teamwork and patient advocacy, is set to be approved by family doctors this weekend. p
Brady baffled by posters mystery
The European election campaign manager for the Dublin Lord Mayor, Mr Royston Brady, has said he has no idea who was behind the damage to to some of his election posters in south Dublin. p
Appeal for missing Dublin woman (80)
Gardaí in Dublin are "extremely concerned" and seeking the public's assistance in finding an 80-year-old woman who went missing from a nursing home on Thursday morning. p
Ahern says some leaders backing him for EU post
The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has suggested for the second time in a week that some EU leaders would back him if he wanted to succeed Mr Romano Prodi as president of the European Commission. p
Referendum a 'railroading' affair
The Labour Party leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte, has criticised the Government for "railroading" the electorate into voting on the citizenship referendum next month. Lorna Siggins reports. p
School special needs system too late - INTO
It is now too late in the school year for the Department of Education to introduce its new weighted system for special needs provision, the INTO has claimed. p

Mahon Tribunal

Judge warns Lawlor over 'disgraceful' behaviour
The tribunal chairman, Judge Alan Mahon, has threatened to withdraw Mr Liam Lawlor's right to cross-examine witnesses following a "disgraceful" outburst by the former Fianna Fáil TD. Paul Cullen reports. p
Sittings adjourned until after polls
The tribunal is to adjourn public sittings next Thursday until after the local and European elections, writes Paul Cullen. p

Morris Tribunal

Detective affected by lack of review policy for informers, lawyer contends
If proper review procedures for informers had been in place in An Garda Síochána, then the detective at the heart of allegations that bogus explosives finds were arranged in Donegal a decade ago would not today find himself before the Morris tribunal, his counsel has argued. Gerard Cunningham reports. p

In The Courts

At-risk boy offered place in unregistered unit
A psychologist and court-appointed guardian to a troubled boy, who claims years of failure by health boards and the State to provide appropriate care for him, told the High Court yesterday that the latest offer of a place for the boy is in a unit that has yet to be registered and inspected by health board inspectors. p
Skipper fined €6,300 for yacht mishap
The skipper of a working vessel that collided with a 10-metre yacht off Dún Laoghaire during a 55-yacht regatta three years ago has been fined €6,300 for negligence and breach of duty. p
Teacher admits sex with pupil (17)
A former Terenure College teacher has admitted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to having had sexual relations with a 17-year-old boy. p
Court order for banned footballer
The Longford county footballer Dave Barden, who had been suspended since being sent off during a tournament match last month, has secured a High Court injunction which means he can resume playing pending a full hearing of his action against the GAA authorities. p

In the North

Seven compete to be North's MEPs
Seven candidates will contest next month's European Parliament elections in the North reports Dan Keenan , Northern News Editor. p
Bikers angry at destruction of Joey Dunlop memorial
Hundreds of motorcycle fans have visited a memorial to Joey Dunlop which was destroyed on Thursday. Dan Keenan reports. p
Plan to pool information on missing
Searches for 46 missing persons in Northern Ireland are to be assisted by a new information-sharing scheme between the PSNI and the Missing Persons Helpline, Chief Constable Hugh Orde said yesterday, writes Dan Keenan , Northern News Editor. p

Regional News

Galway university to get €100m for research programmes
NUI Galway has attracted investments worth €100 million for its research programmes, it was announced yesterday. John Downes reports. p
Gardai investigate fatal hit and run
Gardaí in Co Limerick are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident in which a 49-year-old pedestrian was killed, writes Karl Hanlon. p
Kerry pony and trap trips back on tourist itinerary
Pony and trap trips through a famous Kerry mountain pass are back on the tourist trail after a difficulty with insurance has been resolved. Anne Lucey reports. p
Decorative pieces turn out at James Adam
There's lots of interesting furniture, silver, porcelain, ceramics and paintings at a forthcoming James Adam sale, writes Eivlín Roden p
Presbyterian Church: Notes
Preparing Youth for Peace (PY for P) is a movement which began in the church about 2½ years ago with the aim of challenging and equipping young people to recognise a "biblical vision" to be peacemakers in communities and nations. p
Church of Ireland: Notes
As the official introduction of the new Book of Common Prayer draws near, another publication to assist with its use has appeared. p

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