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State focus ‘on resolution’ not contingency for gardaí strike

State focus ‘on resolution’ not contingency for gardaí strike

Fitzgerald not looking for alternatives to deal with proposed union action in November

By Sarah BardonMon Oct 03 2016 - 21:38

Families with mortgage arrears to get free legal advice

Families with mortgage arrears to get free legal advice

Abhaile scheme launched nationwide offers financial guidance to those in long-term debt

By Sarah BardonMon Oct 03 2016 - 20:20

The lowdown on the Abhaile mortgage arrears scheme

The lowdown on the Abhaile mortgage arrears scheme

Q&A: Conor Pope explains what Government’s plan to tackle long-term debt entails

By Conor PopeMon Oct 03 2016 - 20:00

Six possible Irish bank tie-ups reviewed by Deutsche Bank

Six possible Irish bank tie-ups reviewed by Deutsche Bank

Deal involving Permanent TSB and KBC Ireland most likely, analyst says

By Joe BrennanMon Oct 03 2016 - 11:58

Sterling slumps to new three-year low against euro

Sterling slumps to new three-year low against euro

British currency trades at 87 cents after Theresa May’s announcement on Article 50

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 07:28

Garda Representatives Association reticent on talks to avert strike

Garda Representatives Association reticent on talks to avert strike

Stalemate over four 24-hour withdrawals of service by gardaí on Fridays in November

By Kitty HollandMon Oct 03 2016 - 01:00

‘We have been too easy to ignore,’ say frontline gardaí

‘We have been too easy to ignore,’ say frontline gardaí

Pay and recruitment freezes, unsocial hours, more red tape. Garda patience has run out

By Conor LallyThu Sept 29 2016 - 21:40

Department of Justice ready for talks with gardaí, says Fitzgerald

Department of Justice ready for talks with gardaí, says Fitzgerald

New gardaí are being forced to sleep in their cars, says Sinn Féin spokesman

By Michael O'ReganThu Sept 29 2016 - 20:53

Clinton charity struggles to rise above claims of corruption

Clinton charity struggles to rise above claims of corruption

Supporters at final charity gathering fire back at Trump charges

By David J LynchThu Sept 29 2016 - 19:10

Department of Justice available to talk to gardaí, says Fitzgerald

Department of Justice available to talk to gardaí, says Fitzgerald

Tánaiste faces Dáil questions on threatened four strike days by rank-and-file members

By Michael O'ReganThu Sept 29 2016 - 13:26

Senior German politician says no more state aid for ailing banks

Senior German politician says no more state aid for ailing banks

Merkel government has denied it is working on Deutsche Bank rescue plan

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 11:51

Gardaí vote to withdraw services over four Fridays in November

Gardaí vote to withdraw services over four Fridays in November

GRA general secretary says decision to take industrial action was ‘not made easily’

By Eoghan MacConnellWed Sept 28 2016 - 18:05

Sex worker challenges NI law criminalising clients of prostitutes

Sex worker challenges NI law criminalising clients of prostitutes

Laura Lee granted leave to seek a judicial review of Stormont legislation

By Alan ErwinWed Sept 28 2016 - 16:42

Independents may block Fitzgerald’s judicial appointments

Independents may block Fitzgerald’s judicial appointments

Fears that reform bill will never be passed as Cabinet still split on issue of judicial reform

By Pat LeahyTue Sept 27 2016 - 21:30

Nurses seek reduced unpaid hours in line with Garda deal

Nurses seek reduced unpaid hours in line with Garda deal

IMNO: Government ‘going to have to address hours issue for nurses and midwives as well’

By Martin Wall and Dan GriffinTue Sept 27 2016 - 17:39

Gardaí back industrial action over pay and conditions

Gardaí back industrial action over pay and conditions

GRA vote shows 95% so dissatisfied they would consider some form of industrial action

By Conor LallyTue Sept 27 2016 - 16:31

Teachers, gardaí to co-operate with reforms to end two-tier pay

Teachers, gardaí to co-operate with reforms to end two-tier pay

Deals between unions and Government departments will cost close to €25m

By Martin WallTue Sept 27 2016 - 16:30

Garda pay deal to allow for restoration of rent allowance

Garda pay deal to allow for restoration of rent allowance

Gardaí must make a number of commitments under terms of draft document

By Mark Hilliard and Martin WallMon Sept 26 2016 - 20:27

Deutsche Bank shares fall to lowest level since 1980s

Deutsche Bank shares fall to lowest level since 1980s

Drop at Germany’s biggest financial institution sparks sell-off in European banks

By Derek ScallyMon Sept 26 2016 - 17:59

First sketches of VW’s crucial new electric concept car shown

First sketches of VW’s crucial new electric concept car shown

New battery rival to Golf could be star of Paris motor show this week

By Neil BriscoeMon Sept 26 2016 - 13:29

Gardaí to work unpaid additional hours in 15 minute modules

Gardaí to work unpaid additional hours in 15 minute modules

Changes to productivity requirements form part of new deal being considered by GRA

By Martin WallMon Sept 26 2016 - 12:58

Taoiseach urges US to allow low-cost flights from Cork to Boston

Taoiseach urges US to allow low-cost flights from Cork to Boston

Enda Kenny says he has raised the matter twice with President Barack Obama

By Barry RocheSun Sept 25 2016 - 18:29

Paris auto show promises panache - though ‘star car’ difficult to predict

Paris auto show promises panache - though ‘star car’ difficult to predict

Volkswagen will be centre stage in Paris, despite the efforts of French and Asian rivals

By Neil BriscoeFri Sept 23 2016 - 16:45

Hong Kong democracy activists walk free from court

Hong Kong democracy activists walk free from court

Government prosecutors fail in bid to jail student leaders over 2014 protests

By Clifford CoonanWed Sept 21 2016 - 21:33

Ex- EU official among names revealed in huge Bahamas documents leak

Ex- EU official among names revealed in huge Bahamas documents leak

Bahamas Leaks: Cache of documents on more than 175,000 Bahamian companies

By Will Fitzgibbon and Emilia Diaz-StruckWed Sept 21 2016 - 19:10

No migration from Italy to Ireland under EU scheme

No migration from Italy to Ireland under EU scheme

Plan for relocation of asylum seekers beset by ‘technical issues’ and delays

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicTue Sept 20 2016 - 01:01

UN migrant summit: Search is on for a global solution

UN migrant summit: Search is on for a global solution

Meeting of 193 UN member states in New York will address global refugee crisis

By Simon CarswellSun Sept 18 2016 - 23:00

Fall for Deutsche Bank drags banking lower

Fall for Deutsche Bank drags banking lower

Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB mirror declines in bank stocks across Europe

By Ciarán HancockFri Sept 16 2016 - 20:02

Irish people ‘most sympathetic’ to Syrian refugees in EU

Irish people ‘most sympathetic’ to Syrian refugees in EU

International research finds different attitudes towards migrants in Europe’s east and west

By Sorcha PollakFri Sept 16 2016 - 01:00

Former sex workers seek change in legislation

Former sex workers seek change in legislation

Women speak out in support of legislation criminalising the purchase of sex in Ireland

By Elaine EdwardsThu Sept 15 2016 - 12:52

Police forces coming together very bad news for Kinahans

Police forces coming together very bad news for Kinahans

Sight of Spanish boots on the ground in Dublin and gardaí in Marbella unprecedented

By Conor LallyThu Sept 15 2016 - 08:27

Early morning visa queues for ticketing system to end today

Early morning visa queues for ticketing system to end today

New online appointment system struggles as a result of ‘high demand’ from applicants

By Sorcha PollakWed Sept 14 2016 - 15:40

Fitzgerald vows relentless crackdown on criminal gangs

Fitzgerald vows relentless crackdown on criminal gangs

Burglary down 34% but Minister urges vigilance in the face of ‘terrifying’ experience

By Conor LallyTue Sept 13 2016 - 20:27

Britons planning Irish retirement may have to prove ‘close connection’

Britons planning Irish retirement may have to prove ‘close connection’

Department of Justice immigration review says ancestry claims will need to be backed up

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicTue Sept 13 2016 - 19:25

Volkswagen engineer pleads guilty in emissions scandal

Volkswagen engineer pleads guilty in emissions scandal

Veteran engineer, the first to be criminally charged over scandal, agrees to co-operate

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 17:36

Nearly 20% of life sentences served outside prison

Nearly 20% of life sentences served outside prison

Prisoners who violate terms of release can be returned to custody on order of Prison Service

By Ciarán D'ArcyTue Sept 06 2016 - 01:00

How bad is Ireland's bureaucracy?

How bad is Ireland's bureaucracy?

Just how difficult is it to get visas, passports, driver’s licences and public-service cards?

By Peter McGuireMon Aug 29 2016 - 01:00

Korean woman found dead in direct provision centre

Korean woman found dead in direct provision centre

Death of woman at Kinsale Road facility in Co Cork being treated as a tragic incident

By Kitty HollandWed Aug 24 2016 - 19:21

Constitutional protection for women in the home ‘out of date’

Constitutional protection for women in the home ‘out of date’

Senior Department of Justice officials call for article 41.2 to be repealed or amended

By Kitty HollandTue Aug 23 2016 - 01:01

Garda overtime bill up 62% in Dublin over Hutch-Kinahan feud

Garda overtime bill up 62% in Dublin over Hutch-Kinahan feud

Gangland costs: City overtime bill up €7m to €18.47m for first half of this year

By Gordon DeeganTue Aug 23 2016 - 01:00

Strong euro hits exporters while US investors fret over rate hike

Strong euro hits exporters while US investors fret over rate hike

Ryanair, Paddy Power, ICG and C&C fall as Brexit worries drag on Dublin trade

By Mark PaulTue Aug 16 2016 - 19:48

Foreign nationals join the queue to work and study in Ireland

Foreign nationals join the queue to work and study in Ireland

Over 100 people seeking visas at Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on Thursday morning

By Sorcha PollakThu Aug 11 2016 - 12:35

Rise in sham marriages taking place after orders to deport

Rise in sham marriages taking place after orders to deport

Garda says 58 arrests since establishment of ‘extremely successful’ Operation Vantage

By Sarah BardonWed Aug 10 2016 - 01:00

Reports of racist incidents in Ireland are on the rise

Reports of racist incidents in Ireland are on the rise

Immigrant Council of Ireland reports increase in discrimination against Muslims

By Sorcha PollakTue Aug 09 2016 - 16:40

Some signs of success in detecting sham marriages

Some signs of success in detecting sham marriages

New powers for registrars and action being taken by gardaí are now bearing fruit

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicTue Aug 09 2016 - 01:00

Thousands of failed asylum-seekers are unaccounted for

Thousands of failed asylum-seekers are unaccounted for

State did not carry out checks to make sure ‘voluntary’ deportees left the country

By Conor LallyMon Aug 08 2016 - 01:00

Nothing sinister in many ‘disappearing’ asylum cases

Nothing sinister in many ‘disappearing’ asylum cases

Common travel area with UK facilitates rejected applicants who want to try elsewhere

By Conor LallyMon Aug 08 2016 - 01:00

Demand for Irish residency rises among wealthy foreign investors

Demand for Irish residency rises among wealthy foreign investors

Two programmes offering residency in return for investment see sharp rise in applications

By Ciarán D'ArcyMon Aug 08 2016 - 01:00

French judge issues new European warrant for Ian Bailey

French judge issues new European warrant for Ian Bailey

Toscan du Plantier family welcomes fresh investigation into murder 20 years ago

By Barry RocheFri Aug 05 2016 - 01:00

The number denied entry into Ireland rises significantly

The number denied entry into Ireland rises significantly

Human rights groups express concern over increase in those refused ‘leave to land’

By Dan GriffinThu Aug 04 2016 - 01:00

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