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Chemists to appear before inquiry next week
Up to 15 pharmacies in the Dublin area were visited yesterday by the Competition Authority as part of its investigation into whether pharmacists who have withdrawn from providing methadone to recovering drug addicts are breaking the law. p
Report highlights sex-trafficking here
More than 70 women have been victims of sex-trafficking into Ireland in the past six years, according to a report to be published at NUI Galway today. p
Scope for voluntary job cuts at HSE, says Harney
HSE staff numbers could be cut on a voluntary basis, Minister
for Health Mary Harney told the Dáil. p
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Rise in number of foreign nationals on housing list
The number of foreign national households on the housing waiting list has climbed to 6,224, according to latest official figures. pGovernment urged to help young people
A ceremony in Dublin to mark the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty yesterday heard an emotional plea for the Government to do more to help children and young people in difficulty. pHarney says bug should be listed
The hospital superbug clostridium difficile, which has been a factor in a number of patient deaths, should be made a notifiable disease, Minister for Health Mary Harney said yesterday. pBig drop in children in cancer clinical trials
The number of children diagnosed with cancer who are entered into clinical trials - which improves patient outcomes - has dropped dramatically as a result of increased bureaucracy, a leading cancer specialist said yesterday. pIrish Muslim leader warns of those who exploit fears
Despite the integration of Muslims in Ireland being a largely positive experience, there is "ample reason to be concerned" about those who exploit fear and stigmatise Muslims, it has been argued. pHospital access for independent midwives urged
The Dublin city coroner has recommended the development of national guidelines to allow independent midwives access to services at maternity hospitals. pIreland tops list of most friendly countries
Ireland is the world's friendliest country and is seen as an
optimistic land where anything seems possible, according to the new
edition of
Lonely Planet Bluelist 2008 . pAdmirers line up to praise Booker winner
Anne Enright was the toast of the literary world yesterday after winning the Man Booker 2007 Prize for her novel The Gathering. pEnright sales gathering pace
Bookshops across the country yesterday saw a large upsurge in sales of Ann enright's Booker Prize winning novel, The Gathering , following her unexpected victory in the world's most prestigous literary award on Tuesday night. pPlans to develop Swords as new city for 100,000
Swords in Co Dublin is to be redeveloped as a new "city" with a population of 100,000, nearly the same size as Cork city, under new plans from Fingal County Council. pArchbishop warns on schools' ethos
The State should not undermine the contribution of church schools by diluting their intake beyond recognition in order to cope with increased immigration, the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin has said. pFirst chief for new consumer agency
The first chief executive of the National Consumer Agency (NCA), whose appointment was announced yesterday, says her main aim will be to redress the balance in favour of consumers. pGormley defends Ireland's record on heritage sites
Minister for the Environment John Gormley has defended Ireland's record in protecting its heritage following an EU decision to begin legal action over matters linked to the construction of the M3 motorway. pFire brigade warns of bonfire dangers
Dublin Fire Brigade and Dublin City Council yesterday launched a
safety campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of
bonfires and fireworks in the run up to Halloween. pIrish troops begin Swedish exercise
The Irish Army will today begin its first overseas group training exercise. Troops will leave for Sweden to join soldiers from four other nations ahead of participation in a new Nordic EU battlegroup. pNo explanation for 'lack of paper'
Mahon tribunal A former principal officer at the Department of Finance has said he could not offer any explanation why some documentation in relation to the tax designation of Blanchardstown shopping centre was not in department files. pDublin high-rise schemes rejected
An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for two
high-rise schemes in Dublin's Digital Hub in the Liberties, saying
that they would "seriously injure the residential amenities of the
area". pELDER STATEMENT: retrospective exhibition of Neilli Mulcahy designs opens
"Fashion is always about forward-thinking; you certainly don't look back, and to go back 50 years - well, I can tell you what, I had blocked all that out of my life, but I eventually got into the swing of it." pIn Short
A round-up of today's other news stories in brief p
Vatican to appoint Dr Seán Brady as cardinal
Announcement: Archbishop of Armagh Dr Seán
Brady learned on Sunday from the papal nuncio, Archbishop Giuseppe
Lazarrotto, that he is to be elevated to cardinal, he disclosed
yesterday at a press conference in the synod hall of St Patrick's
Cathedral, Armagh. pPeace work cited as factor in decision
Vatican view: Senior Vatican figures yesterday suggested that Archbishop Seán Brady's positive contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process will have weighed heavily in Benedict XVI's decision to make him a cardinal. pThird red hat gives extra fillip to church
Analysis: For the first time, the Irish church has three cardinals, writes Patsy McGarry , Religious Affairs Correspondent pDr Seán Brady: a cardinal's CV
1939: Born Drumcalpin, Laragh, Co Cavan pPrinces of the Church: who or what are cardinals?
The cardinals or so-called "princes of the church" are the pope's closest aides, representing a veritable think-tank of experienced churchmen. p
Ahern criticises pharmacists for withdrawing methadone services
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern criticised pharmacists for withdrawing services from methadone patients in a dispute with the HSE. pFG questions transfer of funds from different budget
The Government refuses increased funding for the HSE to provide basic health services yet over-budget renewable energy schemes are bailed out by funds diverted from the roll-out of broadband countrywide, it was claimed in the Dáil. pTaoiseach defends decentralisation scheme
The Government's decentralisation programme was "never a Dublin-only strategy", Taoiseach Bertie Ahern insisted as Opposition leaders claimed a failure of planning in the move. pBertie and Enda's book club speaks volumes
Dáil Sketch: Seldom is wonderful. So yesterday, a good news day was celebrated in the Dáil, writes Miriam Lord pClarification sought over opt-out on European policing
Seanad report: Despite last Tuesday's debate in the Dáil, politicians were no wiser to why the Government had exercised an opt-out in relation to European policing and judicial co-operation in the EU reform treaty, said Fine Gael justice spokesman Eugene Regan. p
Chawke shooting trial ends as plea changed
The trial of man charged with shooting publican Charlie Chawke during an armed robbery was suddenly halted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court yesterday after he changed his plea to guilty on all counts. pPublican recalls being shot
Publican Charlie Chawke told prosecuting counsel Patrick McCarthy SC that he came out of the Goat Grill at about 12.30pm with a yellow bag containing cash and cheques from a number of his licenced premises. pMan remanded on extradition application
A west African man wanted by the authorities in The Netherlands for allegedly trafficking children from Africa to Europe, where they are used as prostitutes, has been remanded in custody by the High Court. pCourt clears way for trial of former Christian Brother
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the trial of a former Christian Brother who is accused of multiple sexual offences dating back to 1961. pExtradition of Irishman to US on sex charge approved
The High Court has ordered that a 53-year-old Irish businessman may be extradited to the United States, where he is wanted for sexually assaulting a young boy during the 1990s. pClosing speeches in IRA trial
Defence counsel in the trial of a man whom gardaí believe is the head of the IRA in Dublin told the three-judge Special Criminal Court yesterday there was not a "shred of evidence" against his client. pIn Short
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DUP may censure Ritchie's decision
The Stormont Executive meets today amid the fallout from Tuesday's controversial announcement that Minister for Social Development Margaret Ritchie has cut £1.2 million (€1.7 million) in funding for a UDA-linked conflict transformation initiative. p
State to fully fund first phase of canal work
The Government is to provide 100 per cent of the funding for what is being described as the first phase of the reopening of the Ulster Canal - a derelict cross-Border waterway which once linked Lough Erne with Lough Neagh. pBishop donates lands valued at €10m
The Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, said yesterday the Catholic Church was "not in the business of profit-making" after he donated lands valued at €10 million to provide services for Ennis's elderly population. pMan remanded on murder charge
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Joanne
Mangan (20), who died following a knife attack at a house near the
village of Grange, Co Tipperary, early on Tuesday morning. pGarda believe Swiss girl killed on way into city
Gardaí investigating the murder of Swiss student Manuela Riedo in Galway last week believe she was assaulted and killed on her way into the city centre from Renmore in the early evening. pGirl who died after being struck by golf club buried in Tipperary
The six-year-old girl who died after being accidentally struck by a golf club was laid to rest in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, yesterday. pBelarussian airline to reinstate route
The Belarussian national airline, Belavia, which had confirmed plans to cease its Shannon to Minsk winter operation from next Thursday, has announced it will reinstate the service from December 9th and may increase the frequency of its flights next summer. p
