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HSE chief considers 'docking' salaries of nurses
Up to 40,000 nurses who have been engaged in a work-to-rule for more than four weeks face having about 13 per cent of their pay deducted under proposals to be considered by health service management on Tuesday. p

Cab seizes €4.5m of US insurance fraudster's assets
The Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) has secured a High Court order freezing property and cash valued at almost €4.5 million belonging to an American man who was behind a $24 million insurance fraud. p

HSE sought to deny pregnant girl a passport
The HSE contacted the passport office to stop the issuing of a passport to the pregnant 17-year-old at the centre of the latest abortion controversy, the High Court heard yesterday. p

Man gets life sentence for attempted murder
A Dublin man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for attempted murder after he shot a man in the head at the Leisureplex in Dublin's Blanchardstown. p

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Ahern insists that FF-PD will stay in coalition
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said that the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrat Government would continue in coalition if it secured a majority.
Statement: on behalf of Taoiseach
A statement on the content of the article concerning Bertie Ahern's finances on page 1 was sought from a spokeswoman for Fianna Fáil at 4.20pm yesterday. The following statement was received at 10.50pm. p
Embattled Bertie now banking on a recovery operation
Miriam Lord with Bertie Ahern: There is a time and place for "carefully orchestrated campaigns". Similarly, causing "mayhem and confusion in the course of the general election" is not always a bad thing.
Kenny shy on exact timing of stamp duty changes
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny yesterday refused to say precisely when he would introduce stamp duty reform if elected to government. p
'Difference of views' over £5,000
Taoiseach's finances: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has acknowledged there is a "difference of views" between himself and the former managing director of NCB, Padraic O'Connor, over a £5,000 payment in 1993.
Harney's role in health key to campaign
PD health briefing: The Progressive Democrats yesterday centred the party's election campaign on the health service firmly around what it said was the character, experience and achievements of Minister for Health Mary Harney.
SF says it will be 'story of the election'
Sinn Féin in Dublin: The North's deputy first minister-designate Martin McGuinness has predicted Sinn Féin will be "the story of the election".
Close finish likely for third seat
Roscommon-South Leitrim is a key marginal and locally the outcome is considered all to play for. p
Environment and 'prudent' tax reform to fore
Green Party manifesto: The Green Party has highlighted tackling climate change, public transport and "prudent" tax reform in its election manifesto.
Sargent denies fuel levy would lead to dearer petrol
Manifesto launch : The Green Party has described as "nonsense" claims that its taxation proposals would add at least €1 to the price of a litre of petrol.
Greens' changed tack shows new realism that may offend purists
The Greens are emphasising prudence and responsibility at every turn, writes Mark Hennessy , Political Correspondent, in a bid to win 'soft' supporters
Controversy has 'compromised' Ahern - Higgins
Socialist Party: Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins says Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is "compromised" by links to landlords and property developers.
Parties reprimanded on hazardous posters
Posters: Dublin City Council has reprimanded political parties over their placement of election posters and has threatened to confiscate posters that pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians.
My election
Angela Aylmer is a trader on Moore Street and lives in the Infirmary Road area of Dublin. p

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Gardaí list 30 men 'at risk' of being shot dead soon
Gardaí policing a volatile criminal feud in Dublin's north inner city have drawn up a list of over 30 men they believe are at risk of being shot dead in the near future. p
Weaker stout designed to pull Guinness out of a slump
Nearly three decades ago, the makers of Guinness tried (and failed) to convince Irish drinkers to try a "light" version of the famed black stout. This weekend, they are trying it again, unveiling a new mid-strength Guinness in two Dublin pubs. p
State to get new €120m, 22-court circular complex
The State's single largest courts building project since the completion of the Four Courts in 1796, the €120 million Criminal Courts Complex for Dublin , will include a "great hall" and 22 courtrooms when it opens in about three years. p
REACTION: from around the State
Ballinasloe
A Fianna Fáil TD has called on Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to intervene in the nurses' dispute. p
Sunny spell to end as rain spreads from west
The spell of warm weather is expected to end today, dispelling hopes that 20 degree-plus temperatures in some parts of the country would continue over the bank holiday weekend. p
President ends US trip with walk in Harlem
President Mary McAleese has ended her five-day trip to the United States with a walk through Harlem and a visit to a biotechnology conference to promote Irish companies. p
Physicians warn contracts may lower standards
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) has expressed concern that future medical training standards as well as patient care could be affected by issues arising from the current plans to reform the contract for hospital consultants. p
In Short
A round-up of today's other stories in brief... p

In the Courts

Woman settles affair libel action
A woman has settled her High Court action alleging she was libelled in a Sunday newspaper article which, she claimed, falsely stated she had an affair with former Garda superintendent Kevin Lennon. p
Lonergan settles 'Herald' libel case
The governor of Mountjoy Prison has settled a High Court libel action against Independent Newspapers over an article that was published almost six years ago. p
Wexford rapist gets seven years
An apprentice carpenter has been given a seven year sentence by Mr Justice Peter Charleton at the Central Criminal Court for raping a student near Waterford city centre. Wayne Drought (21), Churchtown, the Hook, Co Wexford, was found guilty on March 16th by a jury of four women and seven men, following a five-day trial. p
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In the North

SF's chief negotiator 'working well' with Paisley
Joint preparations for government in Northern Ireland have been "going extremely well", Sinn Féin's chief negotiator Martin McGuinness said yesterday. p

Regional News

Family of autistic boy appeal return to Nigeria
A Nigerian mother of two who claims deportation to Nigeria will adversely affect her six-year-old autistic son has received the backing of a number of election candidates in Cork South West, who have signed a petition to the Minister for Justice asking him to re-examine the case on humanitarian grounds. p

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HSE chief considers 'docking' salaries of nurses

Cab seizes €4.5m of US insurance fraudster's assets

HSE sought to deny pregnant girl a passport

Man gets life sentence for attempted murder

Ahern insists that FF-PD will stay in coalition

Statement: on behalf of Taoiseach

Embattled Bertie now banking on a recovery operation

Kenny shy on exact timing of stamp duty changes

'Difference of views' over £5,000

Harney's role in health key to campaign

SF says it will be 'story of the election'

Close finish likely for third seat

Environment and 'prudent' tax reform to fore

Sargent denies fuel levy would lead to dearer petrol

Greens' changed tack shows new realism that may offend purists

Controversy has 'compromised' Ahern - Higgins

Parties reprimanded on hazardous posters

My election

Gardaí list 30 men 'at risk' of being shot dead soon

Weaker stout designed to pull Guinness out of a slump

State to get new €120m, 22-court circular complex

REACTION: from around the State

Sunny spell to end as rain spreads from west

President ends US trip with walk in Harlem

Physicians warn contracts may lower standards

In Short

Woman settles affair libel action

Lonergan settles 'Herald' libel case

Wexford rapist gets seven years

In Short

SF's chief negotiator 'working well' with Paisley

Family of autistic boy appeal return to Nigeria

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