Archive for Ireland
Barack Obama urges Europe not to ‘flinch’
US President Barack Obama has said Europe must not flinch as its political leaders confront the debt crisis.
Number of rental properties at three-year low
The number of rental properties available is at its lowest level in three and a half years, new figures show.
Christchurch building did not meet standards
A report has found that an office block that collapsed in last year’s earthquake in the New Zealand city of Christchurch did not meet building standards.
Weapon found in Tallaght murder inquiry
Detectives investigating the murder of Melanie McCarthy MacNamara have recovered what they believe is the murder weapon.
Taoiseach and Tánaiste in US trade visit
The Taoiseach and senior Government figures are in the United States to encourage investment in Ireland.
Bishops reject claims made at Vatican meeting
Catholic bishops here have rejected comments made by a member of the Vatican’s investigation team into clerical child sexual abuse.
Tallaght shooting victim ‘not intended target’
The family of the 16-year-old girl shot dead in Tallaght in Dublin overnight say she was an innocent victim.
UN veto ‘disastrous’ for Syria – Ban
Ban Ki-moon has said that the UN Security Council’s failure to agree a resolution on Syria has been “disastrous” for the country’s people.
Greek bailout meeting ends without deal
Leaders of the Greece’s coalition government have failed to agree on whether to support a new €130bn bailout, following eight hours of talks in Athens.
Nationwide audit of speed limits announced
Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has announced plans for a nationwide audit of speed limits.