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Union agrees deal for 200 workers at ESB plant
The threat of industrial action at the State's largest power station, Moneypoint in Co Clare, has receded following a deal reached last night at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) between a trade union, ESB management and two contractors. Martin Wall , Industry Correspondent, reports. p

US judge refuses to extradite Unitarian minister
A West Virginia judge has denied Ireland's request to extradite George Exoo, a Unitarian minister charged with assisting the suicide of Rosemary Toole in Dublin five years ago. p

30th Cork Jazz Festival to top busy weekend
A busy events schedule is expected to contribute to heavy travel by road, rail and air this bank holiday weekend. AA Roadwatch anticipates Cork and Galway cities will top the list of destinations. p

Other Stories

Notice of industrial action at Beaumont
Non-consultant doctors (NCHDs) at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin have served two weeks' notice of industrial action in a row over unrostered overtime payments and locum cover. Martin Wall, Industry Correspondent, reports. p
Taoiseach rejects criticism of his €38,000 pay increase
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday defended his €38,000 pay increase and said it was based on an independent assessment. Mr Ahern said this was the first independent review of pay for higher public servants in seven years. p
Shia imam says visit by Saudi cleric 'worrying'
The imam of Ireland's only Shia mosque has criticised the visit to Ireland of a controversial cleric from Saudi Arabia, accusing him of encouraging anti-Shia sentiment. Mary Fitzgerald , Foreign Affairs Correspondent, reports. p
Three held after surveillance of cocaine in post
Gardaí have uncovered an international drug-dealing network which involved the importation of cocaine from South America via the postal system. Conor Lally , Crime Correspondent, reports. p
O'Brien seeks 'ground rules' on tribunal report
The businessman Denis O'Brien has said he is seeking to have the Moriarty tribunal state its position on the "ground rules" that will apply when the tribunal chairman writes his report, but is not seeking to "restrict" the tribunal, writes Colm Keena , Public Affairs Correspondent p
Counsellors issue reassurances over Roebuck centre
The State's largest professional body of counsellors and psychotherapists has issued reassurances to the public following the controversy surrounding Roebuck Counselling Centre in Rathgar. Róisín Ingle reports. p
Injuries board allows 'vulnerable' clients more fees
Thousands of personal injury claimants will be able to recoup legal and other costs under a change announced yesterday by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board. Paul Cullen, Consumer Affairs Correspondent, reports. p
Concern as body of dog discovered
Tallaght residents last night expressed disgust at the discovery of a body of a dead dog which died from strangulation after it was tied to a telecommunications mast in a local park. p
Telethon hopes to top €5m in donations
The jingling of coins was heard around the State yesterday as events were held and collections were made for the RTÉ People in Need Telethon. p
Warning over counterfeit medicines
The Irish Patients' Association (IPA) has warned pharmacists, wholesalers and patients against putting themselves at risk of buying counterfeit medicines. p
Sam Maguire visits England for police GAA event
The Sam Maguire Cup added another unusual destination to its already varied itinerary this week when it was guest of honour at New Scotland Yard. p
Caseload puts pressure on social workers
Child protection workers are struggling to cope with large caseloads which are affecting the quality of support being offered to vulnerable children and families, a conference on social work heard yesterday. Carl O'Brien , Social Affairs Correspondent, reports. p
Gardaí arrest man with handgun
A loaded firearm and drugs were seized when a man was arrested last night by gardaí in Dublin. p
Grace Kelly dresses acquired for €250,000
Two dresses worn by the late Princess Grace of Monaco, born Grace Kelly in l929 in Philadelphia, have been purchased at Sotheby's gala auction in New York last night by William Doyle of Newbridge Silver for €250,000, writes Deirdre McQuillan , Fashion Editor p
Miriam Lord's Week
Constituencies kerfuffle peters out; Healy-Rae takes to campaign trail; Shannon's suffering mounts; McCullough's report endangered by panda; e-mail dishes out medicine to health services; media heavyweights threaten Ceann Comhairle p
11,000 on marks for marathon
Some 11,000 athletes are on their marks and getting set for the Adidas Dublin Marathon which takes place on the city streets this Bank Holiday Monday. Steven Carroll reports. p

Road Safety Strategy

Dempsey clarifies new rules for learner drivers
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey was yesterday forced to clarify how new regulations for provisional drivers would be enforced. David Labanyi reports. p
Minister makes speedy U-turn on the rocky road of provisional licences
Analysis: Dempsey has opted for a commonsense' approach to licences, writes Stephen Collins , Political Editor. p
Dempsey's statement
The Minister for Transport, conscious of the widespread concern among holders of provisional licences, that from Tuesday next driving while unaccompanied would lead to prosecution, has discussed this issue with the RSA and the Garda authorities. p
Dazed and confused: Learner drivers criticise changes
Jane Hayes is confused. The University College Cork student has a second provisional licence and needs her car to get from her home in Blackrock, Cork to the university where she is studying for a degree in Government. p
What happens now?
From midnight on Monday, 120,000 holders of second provisional licences will be banned from driving alone. Current law already requires those on a first, third and subsequent provisional licence to be accompanied by a driver of at least two years' experience. p

In the Courts

Accused in Manuela murder case remanded once more
The Galway man who was charged with the murder of 17-year-old Swiss student Manuela Riedo earlier this month has been further remanded in custody. p
Couple say Adoption Board barring Ethiopian adoption
A challenge by a couple to decisions by the Adoption Board which allegedly prevent them proceeding with the adoption of a second child from Ethiopia will come before the High Court next Thursday. p
Man hit by bus awarded €444,085 damages
A young man who suffered serious injuries after being hit by a bus which he sought to wave down while standing in the middle of the road early one morning has been awarded €444,085 damages, plus legal costs, by the High Court. p
€2.5m settlement in car crash action
A teenage girl who sustained serious head injuries in a car crash when she was an infant has secured some €2.5 million in settlement of her High Court action. p
Court rules out move to Portuguese jail for killer
The High Court has rejected an application by a Portuguese man who is serving a life sentence here for murder to be transferred to a jail in his home country. p
In Short
A round-up of today's other stories in brief. p

In the North

UUP members likely to approve party reform
Ulster Unionists were expected to approve a package of party reforms instigated by the party leadership at an extraordinary general meeting in Belfast last night. Dan Keenan , Northern News Editor, reports. p
NI union critical of failure to tackle poverty
One of Northern Ireland's largest public service unions has criticised Minister for Finance Peter Robinson's budget claiming it will not tackle poverty and inequality. p

Regional News

New rural strategy in crime prevention launched
The prevention of crime initiative in rural Ireland was relaunched with a new strategy yesterday. Barry Roche , Southern Correspondent, in Limerick Junction, Co Tipperary p
Week-old baby saved in Derry house fire
A week-old baby girl was rescued from a fire that destroyed the first floor of her family home in Carnhill, Derry, on Thursday evening. Seannan Ryan was brought to safety by her parents Stephen and Charlene Ryan after the fire broke out in a first floor bedroom. p

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