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New rules on nursing homes delayed to next year
Some 100 submissions from members of the public and other interested parties have been lodged in response to a request for views on draft quality standards for nursing homes. A working group will meet later this month to consider the submissions. p

HSE to tell unions freeze will continue
The Health Service Executive is expected to tell unions representing around 100,000 staff today that the controversial cost-containment plan, aimed at tackling the organisation's major financial deficit, is to continue. p

Ó Cuív says time to plan future after Shannon decision
Negative campaigning over the loss of the Shannon-Heathrow air link is selling the mid-west region short, according to Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív. p

Other Stories

Bray at a standstill for fireman
A yellow fireman's helmet was placed on the coffin of Mark O'Shaughnessy when the young fireman was taken to the Church of Our Lady, Queen of Peace for his removal on Saturday evening. p
Tesco defends prices in Republic
Tesco Ireland has defended itself against claims of overcharging after a survey released by another supermarket chain claimed Tesco branches in the Republic charge an average of 15 per cent more than stores in Britain or Northern Ireland. p
Agreements 'not protecting all workers'
It is no longer true to say that all workers are being protected by the terms of national agreements, the leader of the country's largest trade union Siptu has said. p
New Liberty Hall shortlist
A shortlist of six architects firms has been drawn up to design a replacement for Liberty Hall in the centre of Dublin. p
Just two retailers convicted over misleading prices
Just two retailers were convicted last year of misleading consumers about prices, out of more than 900 investigations, according to the annual report of the Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs. p
Safety push on high risk quarrywork
A clampdown on dangerous work practices in quarries will begin today as the Health and Safety Authority begins a week of intensive inspections across the country to mark Quarry Safety Week. p
Siptu president warns on future pay deals
Jack O'Connor, general president of Siptu, believes that in future workers may be more sceptical of economic forecasts by experts given the higher-than-anticipated rises in inflation which have eaten into the pay increases awarded under the current national agreement. p
Union membership at 200,000
Like trade union numbers generally, membership of Siptu has grown over the last three years as the workforce has expanded. p
Funding row over children's hospital
A number of members of the board appointed by Minister for Health Mary Harney last May to develop the controversial new national children's hospital are understood to be considering their position in a row with the Department of Health over funding for its operation. p
St Ann's marks 300 years
President Mary McAleese was guest of honour at a ceremony yesterday to mark the tercentenary of St Ann's in Dawson Street, one of Dublin's most prominent Church of Ireland parishes. p
HSE urged to rethink plans for mental hospital
Mental health campaigners have called on the Government to rethink plans to move the Central Mental Hospital to north Dublin after it emerged that the project will need rezoning and planning permission. p
Doctors unhappy with new contract
Senior doctors will be advised to reject a new contract unless significant changes are made, say negotiators representing the Irish Hospital Consultants Association. p
'I have never got an improper payment'
In his article published in the Sunday Independent , Taoiseach Bertie Ahern defended his integrity p
100 pilots willing to move
About 100 pilots at Aer Lingus have written to management at the airline expressing an interest in operating from its planned new base in Belfast, it emerged last night. p
Two Christ Churchcanons installed
Former journalist the Rev Patrick Comerford was installed yesterday as a canon of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin along with the Rev Katharine Poulton, the first woman to be ordained a deacon to the Church of Ireland. p
New group proposed after State jobs ruling
The Department of Finance has proposed that a high-level group should be established to consider the implications of a recent Labour Court ruling which effectively prohibited State agencies from making promotions conditional on staff being prepared to move out of Dublin. p
Wylfa nuclear plant 'poses no health threat'
Radioactivity released from the Wylfa nuclear power plant in Wales poses no threat to the health of people in Ireland, a new report has found. p
Shooting claims Irish-born soldier
The United States military is investigating the shooting dead of an Irish-born soldier in Afghanistan late last week. p
Greens accused of 'flip-flopping' on radon grants
The Green Party has been accused of "flip-flopping" on plans to introduce a grant scheme for people with high levels of radon in their homes. p
Amnesty for illegal workers 'should be examined'
The Government should examine the option of regularising the status of undocumented immigrants living here, according to a former Fianna Fáil minister. p
Pickering retires from Drumcree
The churchman at the centre of the Drumcree dispute retired yesterday without getting his wish to see the long-running parading row resolved. p
Dodds casts doubt over target date for policing devolution
DUP Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Nigel Dodds has made it clear that devolving policing and justice powers to the Northern Executive will not be easily achieved by the British and Irish governments' target date of next May,notwithstanding the continuing positive relationship between the First Minister, the Rev Ian Paisley, and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. p
EU initiative to monitor seas for drug traffickers
The Government has stepped up its fight against cocaine barons with an EU offensive on drug trafficking in the Atlantic Ocean. p
Three injured in Derry city centre clashes
The police in Derry are to examine CCTV footage of disturbances in the city centre in the early hours of yesterday morning in which the police say up to 200 people were involved. p
Critics of Sandyford building plans appeal for EU scrutiny
The European Parliament Petitions Committee has been called on to investigate Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council on its record of environmental assessment of new projects in the Sandyford Industrial Estate. p
In Short
A round up of today's other stories in brief... p

Regional News

5,000 in protest over cuts to A&E services
Some 5,000 Clare people took to the streets of Ennis on Saturday in protest at Minister for Health Mary Harney's recent decision to cut 24-hour accident and emergency services at Ennis General Hospital. p
Fair weather perfect for horsing around
Clothes horses can mark Ballinasloe's Great October Fair down in their diaries - and that's official. For the second year in a row, Wellington boots were superfluous on the fair green as some 70,000 people, horses, ponies and donkeys basked in mid-teen temperatures. p
Closure of Ennis A&E criticised
A former chief fire officer has said the decision to end 24-hour accident and emergency capability at Ennis General Hospital threatens the region's capability to respond to a terrorist attack or a major disaster at Shannon airport. p
Rescued Russian to apply for asylum
A 22-year-old Russian rescued some 150 miles out in the Atlantic by the Irish Navy after spending a month at sea in a tiny 12ft yacht has applied for asylum and will travel to Dublin today to register with the immigration authorities. p
Connemara rescue exercise a success
A party of "10 scouts" reported "missing" overnight in Connemara National Park at the weekend are recovering after an extensive search by 10 mountain rescue teams. p

Law Report

Share disposal by Irish Italian tax resident could avail of double taxation agreement
Lorraine Kinsella (plaintiff) v The Revenue Commissions (defendants) p

Angling Notes

Catching the big one
On a recent boat outing in Co Kerry, pioneering tuna skipper Derek Noble and friends enjoyed three days of fantastic game angling. Their catch of 35 tuna included a new Irish and European record (when ratified). In fact, at 29kg this magnificent fish fell short of a world record by just 5.5kg. p

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