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Row may disrupt national power supply
Electricity generation at the ESB's Moneypoint plant in Co Clare
may be disrupted later today if a meeting between the Technical,
Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU) and senior ESB management
fails to result in assurances to 200 Polish workers at the
plant. p
'We never got paid on time'
Polish people stood about in groups of three and four in Kilrush, Co Clare yesterday, debating the prospects for further employment in the seaside town or with any new subcontractor at the ESB's Moneypoint power plant. p
Standards in Irish journalism good, says Horgan
The new Press Ombudsman, Prof John Horgan, has said that
standards in Irish journalism are "already good", evidenced by the
fact that newspaper circulation on this island are stable compared
to the other side of the Irish sea. p
Ahern seeks opinions of FF members about party going North
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to consult the Fianna Fáil
rank-and-file about the party's initiative to set up branches in
the North. p
Other Stories
Surgeon in cosmetic clinic suspended
A French surgeon operating at a Dublin cosmetic clinic has been suspended from the Medical Council's register, pending the outcome of an inquiry by a fitness to practice committee. p'Utter revulsion' felt over killing
Politicians on both sides of the Border have condemned the killing of Paul Quinn. pTwo men were forced to lure friend to death
Two men who were forced to lure their friend Paul Quinn to his death were interviewed by gardaí last night. pPharmacists set to resume filling methadone prescriptions
About 3,000 recovering heroin addicts could begin to have their methadone prescriptions filled by their pharmacists from as early as tomorrow, following a decision by the Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) to ask its members to resume dispensing the heroin substitute. pSome 900 freed sex offenders not monitored
At least 900 convicted sex offenders have been released from prison to live in the community unmonitored despite being on the sex offenders' register and despite refusing to undergo treatment while in jail, it has emerged. pChildcare funding to be limited to those on welfare
Thousands of children will not be eligible for subsidised
childcare as a result of changes to the way community childcare
providers are funded by the State, campaigners have warned. pAnother abortion referendum unnecessary, says Dr Brady
The Catholic primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, has said he is satisfied with the present situation where abortion legislation in the State is concerned and that he did not think another referendum on the issue was necessary. pBrady says apology not adequate for abuse victims
The Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland, Dr Seán Brady, has said as a church leader, he cannot adequately apologise to victims of clerical child abuse. pFuneral of woman strangled in Dublin
About 200 mourners congregated at St Patrick's Church in Ringsend, Dublin, on Saturday morning for the funeral of Amanda Jenkins. pCommission to call for changes in constituencies
Extensive changes to Dáil constituency boundaries are expected to be unveiled this week when the Dáil Constituency Commission presents its recommendations to Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue. pSupport for teachers of migrants
Teachers of English to immigrant school students have set up a new organisation to deal with the many problems they and their pupils face. pStaff may go over Shannon error
A Minister for State yesterday suggested that a civil servant could end up resigning over the failure to inform the Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey, about Aer Lingus's plans to axe its Shannon to Heathrow service. pQueen Elizabeth may be set to visit Ireland, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he believes Queen Elizabeth will pay a formal visit to the Republic. pFF election pledges 'cannot be delivered'
Opposition parties say the Government will not be able to deliver on key election promises, such as cuts in PRSI rates and increases in the State pension, as a result of the Minister for Finance's latest economic forecast. pIrish exam for lawyers opposed
The Labour Party is to table legislation in the Dáil aimed at removing the compulsory Irish exam for lawyers and replacing it with a voluntary system of recognising competence in the Irish language. pSusie Long fund set up to raise cash for hospice
Friends of the late Susie Long have announced the establishment of a charitable trust to raise funds to build a hospice for the dying in Kilkenny. The Susie Long Hospice Fund will be launched on November 16th. pDublin one of Europe's dirtiest cities
Dublin is one of the dirtiest cities in Europe, ranking behind nine other major European cities, according to the latest survey from anti-litter group Irish Businesses Against Litter and An Taisce. pDead man unburied after 10 days
A man who died more than 10 days ago remains unburied because of an investigation into his death. pAttendances up 9% as Cork film festival ends
The 52nd Corona Cork Film Festival closed last night to a packed house for the Irish premiere of Academy Award winner Ang Lee's latest film, Lust, Caution . pCouncil manager rejects plan for area
The manager of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has said he believes that a draft plan prepared by consultants would not be an adequate framework to guide future development in the Sandyford industrial estate. pYoung clubbers support road safety initiative
Designated young drivers took part in a "stay alcohol and drug free" night in Cork at the weekend as part of a new road safety initiative. pProject families tell of energy bills savings
Householders can save hundreds of euros annually on their fuel and electricity bills, without incurring any costs, by introducing simple energy-saving measures in their homes, Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan has said. pTOP TIPS
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Hutchinson freed by police investigating schoolboy murder
A leading loyalist politician was freed last night after being questioned for two days by police investigating the murder of a schoolboy in north Belfast. pPSNI campaign to stop laundering of stolen cash
A campaign to prevent the laundering of stolen cash through retailers and pubs was launched yesterday in Northern Ireland. p
4,000 in Limerick march for Heathrow service
Four thousand people turned out in Limerick city centre on
Saturday to attend the public rally aimed at forcing the Government
to ensure a Shannon-London Heathrow service. pGAA agree to to move Austin Stacks stadium
GAA clubs at an extraordinary general meeting of the Kerry County Board have voted to endorse a proposal to move the town's Austin Stack grounds to purpose-built grounds on the Tralee racetrack at Ballybeggan. pCoast Guard, Air Corps combine for rescue
Coast Guard and Air Corps crews combined at the weekend to transfer a Japanese fisherman to hospital when he was seriously injured in an accident in the north Atlantic. p
The onus of proof lies on the plaintiff to establish adverse possession with the requisite intent
Denis Dunne (plaintiff) v Iarnrod Eireann - Irish Rail and Coras Iompair Eireann (defendants) p
Best of boat worlds
"Location, location, location is the key to success. You cannot catch fish without first finding them. With wild fish or mature stocked fish, presentation comes second to location, and is even more important than fly pattern." These are the tried and tested words of Dennis Moss, author of Trout from a Boat , a new and fascinating book that's aimed at the game-boat angler. p
