Irish Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland) back issues from December 2007:
GRANTS ISSUE CASTS FAR WIDER SHADOW.
Dec 03, 2007 ... GRANTS ISSUE CASTS FAR WIDER SHADOW GAA should have forked out the cash to end a crisis that was settled with classic buck-passing, writes Cliona Foley ELEVEN days ago an Irish international athlete was hurrying out the door of her Munster home when the bell rang and ...
I have no respect or tolerance for Sharia.
Dec 03, 2007 ... I have no respect or tolerance for Sharia So the story gets more interesting. The so-called "Qatif Girl", the truly heroic woman who now faces 200 lashes after being gang-raped had more than just the authorities of this savage kingdom to worry about -- it has recently emerged ...
Crisis looming as sufferers expected to double by 2020.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Crisis looming as sufferers expected to double by 2020 IRELAND faces a looming cancer crisis with the number of cases expected to double by 2020. Our aging population and unhealthy lifestyles means medics expected to see over 28,000 cases by 2020, up from 14,000 in ...
At least 27 child asylum seekers are missing.
Dec 03, 2007 ... At least 27 child asylum seekers are missing AT least 27 children seeking asylum here have gone missing so far this year. And just 11 of these children in the care of the Health Service Executive have been found. The youths were separated or unaccompanied ...
Meade in no rush over Harchibald future.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Meade in no rush over Harchibald future CHAMPION trainer Noel Meade, who has his first runner in Hong Kong next weekend, is not being rushed into future plans for seasoned campaigner Harchibald after the gelding's return to winning ways at Newcastle. For the second ...
Shannon's charge for the title continues.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Shannon's charge for the title continues Division One Shannon underlined their determination to reclaim the AIL crown by maintaining their winning record with a 26-7 victory over Blackrock. The Dubliners had a powerful side on show in Coonagh with Shane Byrne packing ...
Finch wins but Bob the hero in NZ.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Finch wins but Bob the hero in NZ BARELY a month after fighting to save his European Tour card, Hull hero Richard Finch (30) clinched his maiden tour victory with a closing round of 72 at The Hills New Zealand Open in Queenstown yesterday. Yet the hero of the home ...
Carberry completes big race treble on Aitmatov.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Carberry completes big race treble on Aitmatov A WEEKEND to savour for the enduring alliance of Noel Meade and Paul Carberry returned a Grade 1 hat-trick over timber and was highlighted by yesterday's Fairyhouse triumph with Aitmatov. Fresh from a typically cheeky ...
Sweeney lashes 'dirty' tactics of Clare champions.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Sweeney lashes 'dirty' tactics of Clare champions Victorious Loughmore-Castleiney manager, Eamonn Sweeney, has hit out at the treatment meted out to teen prodigy Noel McGrath in the opening passages of yesterday's AIB Munster club hurling final. McGrath, who will only ...
Multiple tragedy struck family after suicide of son.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Multiple tragedy struck family after suicide of son A FAMILY has suffered "untold tragedy" after the death of a son, his wife, and two daughters in an apparent murder-suicide, just four weeks after another son killed himself. The Dunne family, from Monageer in Co ...
Lack of prostatespecialists puts men at risk.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Lack of prostate specialists puts men at risk ONE in 12 men is at risk of developing prostate cancer, but Ireland has just 26 urologists to assess and treat them all. We have the lowest number of specialist doctors in this area in Europe, with one per ...
Doctor in council probe had a history of misdiagnosis.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Doctor in council probe had a history of misdiagnosis THE Medical Council has launched an investigation after it was revealed that a freelance doctor, accused of missing cancer in up to 15 patients, had been reprimanded for diagnosis errors. Dr Antoine Geagea was ...
Top Defence Forces position to be filled.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Top Defence Forces position to be filled A vacancy at the top of the Defence Forces will be filled at tomorrow's Cabinet meeting. The post of deputy chief of staff, in charge of operations, has been vacant since the appointment of Major General Pat Nash as force ...
The unanswered questions.
Dec 03, 2007 ... The unanswered questions HSE doesn't know how cancer strategy will be implemented THOUSANDS of cancer sufferers risk receiving inadequate treatment because the Government does not know what quality of care is being offered in public hospitals. Only now are ...
Powerful waves batter west coast.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Powerful waves batter west coast WAVES of up to seven metres in height drew crowds of spectators to the west coast over the weekend. In Galway, thousands of homes suffered from power cuts while there was structural damage to a number of houses across the country as a ...
Talented young chef finds a recipe for success.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Talented young chef finds a recipe for success PROMISING young chef from Tallaght has been named this year's winner of the Baileys Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year. Ian Ussher (below) has already worked in some of Ireland's most renowned kitchens including Peploe's ...
'2bn tax blow for Cowen as builders cut back targets.
Dec 03, 2007 ... '2bn tax blow for Cowen as builders cut back targets 20,000 fewer house completions will put massive dent in Budget finances BUILDERS are significantly adding to Finance Minister Brian Cowen's Budget woes by planning to complete 20,000 fewer homes next year than his ...
Devil is in the detail as new cancer plans clouded by 'political confusion'.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Devil is in the detail as new cancer plans clouded by 'political confusion' THE Health Service Executive does not know how the National Cancer Strategy will be delivered, despite a looming two-year deadline. Despite requests from the Irish Independent for information, ...
Food and drink industry 'crucial to economy'.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Food and drink industry 'crucial to economy' THE production of food and drink will become increasingly important to maintaining economic growth and ensuring more balanced regional development, particularly as jobs in the building sector slow, a new report has found. ...
Guru Gore hammers home the green message.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Guru Gore hammers home the green message CLIMATE change guru Al Gore was in Dublin at the weekend, just days ahead of what is being tipped as Ireland's greenest ever Budget. The former US vice-president, who is the narrator of 'The Inconvenient Truth' documentary ...
Coughlan slams dissent claims.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Coughlan slams dissent claims Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan last night dismissed claims of Fianna Fail backbench dissent over Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's growing tribunal woes. But the opposition says the new revelations on a daily basis about Mr Ahern are ...
Cut funds if schools neglect special needs students - TUI.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Cut funds if schools neglect special needs students - TUI SCHOOLS that don't take their fair share of students with special education needs should be named and have their State funding cut, according to the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI). The union said there is a ...
Guinness book to break all records as festive sales soar.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Guinness book to break all records as festive sales soar IT could be a record. The people behind the 2008 edition of the 'Guinness World Records' book claim it could sell out worldwide over the next two weeks -- possibly setting a record of its own for the fastest selling ...
Mother and daughter die as road death toll hits nine.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Mother and daughter die as road death toll hits nine NINE people were killed on roads in Ireland over the weekend. In the Republic, three people died, while in the North six people, including a mother and daughter, perished in a spate of crashes. A 25-year-old man was ...
40 drivers arrested in blitz.
Dec 03, 2007 ... 40 drivers arrested in blitz GARDAI arrested 40 people around the country for suspected drink and drug driving over a four-hour period at the weekend, writes Shane Hickey. The arrests were made between midnight and 4am on Saturday morning in what gardai say is an ...
Pension hike on the way as Cowen keeps his promise.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Pension hike on the way as Cowen keeps his promise The State pension is to hit at least '220 in this week's budget as Finance Minister Brian Cowen aims to keep his promise to so-called grey voters. Despite the economic slowdown, social welfare payments are all ...
Michael Hutchence, Adam Clayton, Bono ... and now me.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Michael Hutchence, Adam Clayton, Bono ... and now me IT may have had a previous life as the vehicle of choice for three rock stars but now a renowned Ducati motorbike is to go into retirement in north Dublin. Yesterday, an Irish businessman spent '16,000 (stg [pounds ...
SADDLE UP -- IT'S Hunters for hire Horse owners are increasingly making animals pay their own way as more and more foreign tourists seek horses for the hunt.
Dec 04, 2007 ... SADDLE UP -- IT'S Hunters for hire Horse owners are increasingly making animals pay their own way as more and more foreign tourists seek horses for the hunt Roger O'Donnell, from the Scarteen, has been mounting visitors on his hirelings since the '70s. His hireling ...
"The horse needs to be able to jump whatever the rider wants to jump".
Dec 04, 2007 ... "The horse needs to be able to jump whatever the rider wants to jump" Lee Palin and Susie Moore have just started up their hireling business at Kiltannon Stables, Tulla in Co Clare. For this, their first season, they have three horses for hire, but the plan is to ...
Torque technology will improve tractors Developments in Shanghai could have major cash saving implications for the farm of the future.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Torque technology will improve tractors Developments in Shanghai could have major cash saving implications for the farm of the future SOMETIMES we get caught up with the complexity of technology on the farm. One thing borrows another and before we know it we have a ...
Land Rover hits the style button for its anniversary bash.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Land Rover hits the style button for its anniversary bash DEMAND for Land Rover's rugged Defender continues unabated as the great old warhorse ploughs on regardless. Few 4x4s have managed to survive for so long. Since April this year, 156 have been sold here and, with ...
Nipping glow plug problems in the bud.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Nipping glow plug problems in the bud THIS is a time of year when you least need your diesel car, tractor or SUV to give trouble starting. Usually the problem in winter is that your battery is on its way out. But now the experts say the engine's glow plugs ...
Now farmers with trailers must train how to tow.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Now farmers with trailers must train how to tow FARMERS who use their vehicles to tow trailers may have to undertake additional driver training under proposed European legislation. It is part of a move by the EU to enforce standardised driver training throughout ...
Industry divided on milk quota issue.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Industry divided on milk quota issue Sharply divergent views on milk quotas and the future management of EU milk supplies emerged at last week's ICMSA AGM in Limerick. While ICMSA president, Jackie Cahill called for the retention -- in some form -- of EU supply ...
Glanbia calls for dairy strategy.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Glanbia calls for dairy strategy Glanbia managing director, John Maloney, has called for the development of a national dairy expansion strategy which would set defined goals for the industry. Speaking at the ICMSA annual general meeting (AGM), Mr Maloney said that ...
Competition will not guarantee quality or low cost for shoppers.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Competition will not guarantee quality or low cost for shoppers The use of competition as the primary market tool to guarantee lower prices and improved quality for consumers was called into question at the AGM of ICMSA. Independent food consultant, Ciaran Fitzgerald, ...
Nolan gives bottom of class a miss at Q-School.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Nolan gives bottom of class a miss at Q-School KEITH NOLAN was far removed from the fevered rush for US PGA Tour cards as he teed it up in the sixth and final round of Final Qualifying at Orange County National Golf Centre in Winter Garden, Florida, yesterday. While ...
Milk prices to hold firm in medium term.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Milk prices to hold firm in medium term There was general agreement between the co-op leaders that milk prices would remain firm in the medium term, but that the longer-term outlook was for greater market volatility. This view was echoed by Joe Flynn, director of ...
Suckler scheme open to applicants.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Suckler scheme open to applicants Application forms for the new Suckler Welfare Scheme will be sent out to herd owners over the next 10 days. The one-page document has been described by officials at the Department as one of the simplest forms to be designed for any ...
Egyptian military may march on 2000 tonnes of prime Irish beef.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Egyptian military may march on 2000 tonnes of prime Irish beef The Egyptian Army could be marching on a stomach of Irish beef. The army has sent a tender for 2,000t of beef to An Bord Bia. The specifications include ante mortem inspection by the Egyptian veterinary authorities ....
Fertiliser prices rocket worldwide Farmers forced to pay up to '382/t for urea next year.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Fertiliser prices rocket worldwide Farmers forced to pay up to '382/t for urea next year Fertiliser prices have rocketed over the last number of weeks, with farmers facing price hikes of at least '100/t next year. Rough indications for spring prices show ...
The end of the SFP cheque.
Dec 04, 2007 ... The end of the SFP cheque The remaining 50pc of the Single Farm Payment will be posted out this week. But it will be the last of the 'cheque in the post' for farmers. From next year, all farmers will receive their single farm payment directly into their bank accounts. ...
Ag graduates need exposure to business.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Ag graduates need exposure to business It's no surprise that agricultural science graduates are now widely sought after, not just in the agri-food sector, but also in the wider economy. A recent UCD survey shows that 70pc of employers specifically seek agricultural graduates ...
SUBSTANCE OVER STYLE.
Dec 04, 2007 ... SUBSTANCE OVER STYLE Leinster's resurgent warriors now need to develop consistency In the immediate aftermath of Munster's pummelling of Leinster in the Heineken Cup semi-final at Lansdowne in 2006 there was a moment of typical southern humour for the massive throng ...
O Se and Shanahan take top Munster awards.
Dec 04, 2007 ... O Se and Shanahan take top Munster awards HE may have lost the All-Ireland but Limerick hurling boss Richie Bennis has received a nice end-of-season boost after being selected as Munster GAA Council's 'Manager of the Year'. Dan Shanahan and Darragh O Se are also among ...
Cork backroom chosen amid row.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Cork backroom chosen amid row CORK county board have picked their senior football backroom team despite their players' ongoing threat not to play if the decision on the issue of selectors is not reversed. The best known of their new selectors is former dual star Teddy ...
LIVING AND LEARNING ON LONG AND GRINDINGROAD.
Dec 04, 2007 ... LIVING AND LEARNING ON LONG AND GRINDING ROAD Despite being safe from the guillotine, this Black Cat must learn from his mistakes if he is to avoid running out of lives Eight days ago, Derby manager Billy Davies was standing on a dais accepting the ...
Hi-tech whiteboards make lessons fun and can help with learning.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Hi-tech whiteboards make lessons fun and can help with learning Hi-tech, interactive "whiteboards" are more effective than the traditional blackboards in encouraging students' learning, new research has shown. The boards also made subjects such as Maths, Science, ...
Llanelli determined to leave Munster scarlet.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Llanelli determined to leave Munster scarlet LLANELLI are determined to repeat last season's Heineken Cup success over Munster when the sides meet again in their Pool Five clash at Stradey Park on Saturday. The Scarlets were comfortable quarter-final victors over the ...
DJ insists other codes must fight own battles.
Dec 04, 2007 ... DJ insists other codes must fight own battles HANDBALLERS look set to follow the lead of women's footballers and camogie players and become the next group of gaelic players looking for a slice of government grant action. But legendary hurler DJ Carey, a 21-time ...
Two family face home repossession.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Two family face home repossession A HIGH court judge yesterday said it was with "some reluctance" that he was granting two repossession orders on family homes. Judge Roderick Murphy granted the orders yesterday to IIB Homeloans and Start Mortgages Ltd on the homes, ...
Council to rule on delayedMoorefield clash.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Council to rule on delayed Moorefield clash The Leinster Council will make a decision today on whether the over-due AIB provincial football semi-final between Moorefield (Kildare) and Tyrrellspass (Westmeath) can go ahead this weekend, WRITES CLIONA ...
Minor axe won't end burnout - Costello.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Minor axe won't end burnout - Costello Dublin county board secretary John Costello has used his annual report to convention to voice his opposition to the establishment of an under-19 grade. The U-19 grade would replace the current minor and ...
Disquiet among grassroots ahead of vital vote.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Disquiet among grassroots ahead of vital vote COUNTY boards have been given just a week to gauge so-called 'grassroot' opinion ahead of the all-important vote next weekend which will vote for or reject players grants. The controversial proposal will not go ahead ...
Buoyant financial services jobs growth with 5.5pc pay rise on way.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Buoyant financial services jobs growth with 5.5pc pay rise on way Irish bankers and other workers in the financial services sector are set to buck the trend of the slowing economy with pay rises of 5.5pc expected next year, according to Mercer Investment Consulting. ...
Brokers' anger as Ulster cuts commissions by half.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Brokers' anger as Ulster cuts commissions by half ULSTER Bank is to cut the commission it pays to mortgage brokers by up to half in a move brokers fear will lead other banks to slash the commissions they pay. The change has infuriated brokers already suffering from ...
Investment in property falls by '2.1bn.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Investment in property falls by '2.1bn PROPERTY investment took a hit in 2007 with '1.5bn spent compared with '3.6bn last year, according to Jones Lang LaSalle's end of year review and outlook. The property firm said yesterday that it expects to see '2bn invested ...
Output levels upbut no rise inmanufacturing.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Output levels up but no rise in manufacturing MANUFACTURING growth remained steady in November at the five-month low set in October, although output levels have risen, according to the latest NCB Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The increased ...
Airport electricalblackout delays flights.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Airport electricalblackout delays flights THOUSANDS of passengers were delayed yesterday because of power cut at Dublin airport. Check-in, security screening and baggage carousels were hit as a fault in one of the internal circuit breakers plunged the terminal ...
Mortgage firm takes Credit Suisse branch to court.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Mortgage firm takes Credit Suisse branch to court A DUBLIN-BASED mortgage lending company has taken legal proceedings against Credit Suisse bank's London branch alleging breach of an agreement to provide funding for the Irish company's activities. The action by Fresh ...
Rea of light as actor becomes a doctor.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Rea of light as actor becomes a doctor RENOWNED Irish actor Stephen Rea received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from UCD yesterday for his outstanding contributions to the arts. The Belfast-born actor, who received an Oscar nomination for his ...
Darker clouds are a taxing problem.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Darker clouds are a taxing problem EXPECTATIONS of a giveaway Budget for taxpayers have been dampened considerably in the past few months. In last year's Budget, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen had promised to cut the top rate of tax by a further 1pc this year. ...
Carroll joined in Tallaght Square scheme action.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Carroll joined in Tallaght Square scheme action DEVELOPER Liam Carroll has been brought into legal proceedings which involve his former rival, solicitor/developer Noel Smyth, relating to a planned '300m mixed-use development at The Square shopping centre in Tallaght, Co Dublin. ...
Philanthropist McManus pays tribute to carers.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Philanthropist McManus pays tribute to carers ONE of Ireland's richest men has paid tribute to the thousands of carers and people who give up their time for others. Multi-millionaire racing tycoon JP McManus said yesterday there were scores of people who looked after ...
Budget will boost cancer care, says Harney.
Dec 04, 2007 ... Budget will boost cancer care, says Harney Cancer screening and more supports for the elderly and people with a disability will be prioritised in tomorrow's Budget, Health Minister Mary Harney revealed yesterday. Ms Harney indicated more funding would be available to ...