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Young men main victims of weekend road toll
Seven people lost their lives on the roads in a number of accidents throughout the State at the weekend, bringing the toll of road fatalities this year to 145. p

Press Council plan to come before Cabinet
Prosecutors' Conference: The Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has said proposals for the establishment of an independent Press Council would be brought before the Cabinet in the autumn. p

Harney says Bush summit should go ahead
The EU summit meeting with Mr Bush in Clare at the end of June should go ahead despite fears that it could provoke major demonstrations, the Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has said. p

Other Stories

Taxi-drivers must have tax in order by August
Up-to date tax clearance will be required from taxi drivers from August, the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, announced yesterday. p
Way cleared for start of Ballymun demolitions
News that only half of the Ballymun flats contain asbestos-contaminated material has paved the way for demolition work to start in a few weeks. p
'The peace and quiet is unbelievable'
"Paradise on a plate" is how Mr John McGregor describes his new ground floor apartment on Forestwood Avenue, Ballymun. p
Simon finds rise in number of Dublin homeless families
The number of families and children experiencing homelessness in Dublin has increased significantly since 1999, a new report to be published today reveals. p
A home of his own is one man's dream
"John" is blind in one eye following a beating by four men in St Stephen's Green last year. The 43-year-old homeless man also suffered a stroke and brain haemorrhage in February. p
RTE's 'People In Need' show raises €5.3m
More than €5.3 million was raised for charitable causes in the RTÉ People In Need Telethon, which came an end in the early hours of Saturday morning. p
In court over death of woman
A man appeared before a special sitting of Dungarvan District Court on Saturday charged in connection with the death of Ms Lorraine Crowley. p
1,000 are denied entry to Educate Together schools
Parents of 1,000 children refused access to non-denominational Educate Together (ET) schools are to write to the Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, demanding that their constitutional rights to such an education be upheld. p
Martin to meet consultants
The Minister for Health, Mr Martin, is to meet hospital consultants this week to try to stave off the threat of industrial action over a crisis in professional insurance cover. p
Health Department denies 'massaging' waiting lists
The Department of Health has rejected claims that hospital waiting list figures have been "massaged". p
Electricians vote in favour of action
Electricians in the contracting sector have voted overwhelmingly in favour of State-wide industrial action over pay rates. The action would involve up to 6,000 electricians in the construction, manufacturing and service industries, making it one of the largest private sector disputes of recent years. p
Jail term for child porn offences should be rare - expert
Courts should hesitate to impose a custodial sentence for the possession of child pornography except in certain circumstances, according to one of the country's leading authorities on sentencing, Mr Tom O'Malley. p
Offenders show lack of capacity for intimacy
Many of those treated for downloading child pornography reported lonely childhoods and showed a lack of capacity for emotional intimacy, the conference was told. p
Wider access to abortion sought
The Family Planning Association (FPA) in Northern Ireland goes to the High Court in Belfast today in an attempt to widen the availability of abortion in the North. p
New code for drinks industry
Offenders who sell alcohol to persons under 18 or who promote drink in a socially irresponsible way are to be named and shamed under a new code for the industry. p
Code of Practice: key points
New codes for the drinks industry p
Man killed in fire at his home
A 36-year-old man was killed in a fire at his home in Co Cork early yesterday in what was the second serious fire in the country at the weekend. p
An Post services face 'kiss of death'
The Government has been accused of giving the "kiss of death" to social services provided by An Post by refusing to address the urgent need for State financial support for the semi-state company. p
Two hikers critical after falling at waterfall
Two hikers were being treated in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin last night for serious injuries suffered in a fall at Powerscourt waterfall in Co Wicklow. p
DCU seen as leading hi-tech university
Dublin City University (DCU) is, perhaps, the Irish third-level college most associated with the hi-tech sector. p
Mayfly bonanza means it's showtime
Angling Notes: The mayfly season has arrived in all its splendour and for the next few weeks it's all systems go. p

Elections2004

Infrastructure a huge issue as towns expand
Council profile: Co Meath For all the anti-FF talk on the doorstep. Opposition parties are wary, writes Marie O'Halloran p
Greens predict significant gains in councils
Green Party campaign launch: The Green Party will win a significant number of seats on local authorities in the June 11th elections, the party predicted yesterday. p
Greens finding issues-driven politics no ticket to parliament
The European Parliament elections have usually brought happy tidings for the Green Party, often in the face of pessimistic predictions. p
Dynasties are anxious to hold family seats
Council profile: Tipperary North Dynastic considerations and Nenagh hospital feature prominently, writes Liam Reid p
Almost 3,000 to run in June local elections
Almost 3,000 candidates are expected to run in the forthcoming local elections, following the close of nominations on Saturday. p
Harney sees planning issues as vital to campaign
Launch of PDs' election campaign: Major planning decisions facing Dublin local authorities will play a "critical" role in the development of the country as a whole, the Progressive Democrats have said. p
O'Dea criticised over 'hypocrisy' remarks about Labour leader
Fianna Fáil Minister of State for Justice, Mr Willie O'Dea, has been criticised for questioning the decision of Labour leader Mr Pat Rabbitte to send his daughter to a fee-paying Leaving Certificate grind school. p
Anti-EU sentiment is strong among Danes of all political persuasions
Country profile: Denmark Denmark's relations with the European Union are never simple. p

Opinion Poll

Yes vote gap seems unlikely to be bridged
The citizenship referendum campaign is getting under way with the Yes side significantly ahead, writes Mark Brennock , Chief Political Correspondent p
Number of 'don't knows' reflects a complicated issue
Today's Irish Times poll shows there is widespread confusion about the citizenship referendum. Carol Coulter , Legal Affairs Correspondent, explains the background to the poll p
Choice facing voters
The Referendum Commission says voters will be asked on June 11th to vote Yes or No to putting the following new wording into Article 9 of the Constitution: p
FF says amendment is 'sensible' response to citizenship situation
Fianna Fáil has launched its campaign for a Yes vote in the citizenship referendum, insisting that the Government's proposal is "simple and balanced" and that it has nothing to do with race. p
Government accused of misinformation
The director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties has accused the Government of deliberately spreading misinformation among the electorate about the citizenship referendum. p

In the North

Belfast bombings linked to renewed loyalist feud
Two bombings in east Belfast at the weekend are being linked to the renewed UVF-LVF loyalist paramilitary feud and last week's murder of Loyalist Volunteer Force member, Mr Brian Stewart, in east Belfast. p

Regional News

Locals oppose plan for 300 affordable houses on land from Clonakilty college
The Government's target to build 300 affordable houses on land relinquished by Clonakilty Agricultural College in west Cork will not be met, Cork County Council has decided. p
Lissadell owners plan to spend €5m on restoration
The new owners of Lissadell House in Co Sligo, which opens to the public next week, are planning to spend €5 million on restoring the building to its original state over the next five years. p
New by-laws may ban jet skis from Wexford beaches
Plans are under way to ban jet skis from some of Ireland's most popular beaches. p
Ahern will review compulsory lifejacket rules if necessary
The Minister for the Marine, Mr Ahern, says he is prepared to review the proposed new rules on compulsory lifejackets if particular difficulties arise. p
Action urged against Knock Travellers
Demands for a court injunction to remove Travellers from the main car-park at Knock grew louder yesterday as worshippers arrived at the shrine for one of the first major pilgrimages of the season. p
Anger at rezoning of area near site of battle
Villagers living next to the site of the Battle of the Boyne in Co Louth have called for the establishment of an independent body to review decisions on land zonings. p

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