Irish Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland) back issues from March 2009:
She's already begun to set teeth on edge in the new season of America's Celebrity Apprentice, but now it seems that Joan Rivers has just gone too far.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Joan -- don't be mean to the Jolie She's already begun to set teeth on edge in the new season of America's Celebrity Apprentice, but now it seems that Joan Rivers has just gone too far. Sure, she gets to slag the great and the good and we all love her for it, but ...
WARREN Buffet, one of the world's most-renowned investors, lost over $200m on an investment in the big two Irish banks, according to a letter sent to shareholders in his vehicle Berkshire Hathaway, writes Pat Boyle.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Buffet comes a cropper on falling Irish banks stock WARREN Buffet, one of the world's most-renowned investors, lost over $200m on an investment in the big two Irish banks, according to a letter sent to shareholders in his vehicle Berkshire Hathaway, writes Pat Boyle. ...
SOMEONE told me recently that he had decided to no longer use the term recession -- it was too depressing. He now refers to the downturn as the "pre-boom".
Mar 02, 2009 ... Yes, we must be more positive but we need a credible plan SOMEONE told me recently that he had decided to no longer use the term recession -- it was too depressing. He now refers to the downturn as the "pre-boom". Wishful thinking or not, it's difficult to find anyone ...
CHARLES J Haughey once began a speech to a Fianna Fail Ard Fheis with the words: "The Triple Crown, an Irish Grand National, and a wonderful ard fheis.".
Mar 02, 2009 ... Fianna Fail play hard to get when it comes to apologies CHARLES J Haughey once began a speech to a Fianna Fail Ard Fheis with the words: "The Triple Crown, an Irish Grand National, and a wonderful ard fheis." A very appropriate opening for a man who, at least in his ...
With David Quinn advocating the moral authority of the Catholic Church in his article (Irish Independent, February 27) he notes that the bible is full of relevant stories for these turbulent times and regards the Church as the best institution for transmitting these moral lessons.(Survey)
Mar 02, 2009 ... OLD TESTAMENT VALUES IRRELEVANT> With David Quinn advocating the moral authority of the Catholic Church in his article (Irish Independent, February 27) he notes that the bible is full of relevant stories for these turbulent times and regards the Church as the best institution ...
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is staring at a local elections bloodbath after he confirmed we face soaring unemployment and significant tax rises this year.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Election 'hit' fear as Taoiseach warns of job losses, tax hikes Taoiseach Brian Cowen is staring at a local elections bloodbath after he confirmed we face soaring unemployment and significant tax rises this year. But Mr Cowen warned his Fianna Fail supporters he will ...
SENIOR garda officers are holding an emergency meeting with security advisers to the main financial institutions this morning in the wake of the major security blunder that allowed a tiger kidnap gang to escape with a '7.6m haul.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Authorities fear gangs could be plotting more multi-million euro raids SENIOR garda officers are holding an emergency meeting with security advisers to the main financial institutions this morning in the wake of the major security blunder that allowed a tiger kidnap gang to ...
SENIOR garda officers are holding an emergency meeting with security advisers to the main financial institutions this morning in the wake of the major security blunder that allowed a tiger kidnap gang to escape with a '7.6m haul.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Authorities fear gangs planning more multi-million euro raids SENIOR garda officers are holding an emergency meeting with security advisers to the main financial institutions this morning in the wake of the major security blunder that allowed a tiger kidnap gang to escape with a ...
INTENSIVE talks to avert strikes that could cripple the public transport system kick off at the Labour Relations Commission today.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Talks kick off to avert public transport chaos INTENSIVE talks to avert strikes that could cripple the public transport system kick off at the Labour Relations Commission today. The biggest union at CIE last night said it may suspend industrial action beyond this week ...
FOUR bars and nightclubs have been rapped for breaching industry standards after they used pictures of scantily clad women to suggest a link between alcohol and sexual prowess, writes Breda Heffernan.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Bars and nightclubs rapped for 'sexual' ads FOUR bars and nightclubs have been rapped for breaching industry standards after they used pictures of scantily clad women to suggest a link between alcohol and sexual prowess, writes Breda Heffernan. The night spots -- all ...
TWO young Polish men have died following a horrific crash on a notorious stretch of road that has seen 13 crashes in just over a year.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Two young men die in horror crash at blackspot TWO young Polish men have died following a horrific crash on a notorious stretch of road that has seen 13 crashes in just over a year. And a third man died yesterday in a separate incident when his motorcycle was involved ...
INTENSIVE talks to avert strikes that could cripple the public transport system kick off at the Labour Relations Commission today.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Talks start to avert transport strikes INTENSIVE talks to avert strikes that could cripple the public transport system kick off at the Labour Relations Commission today. The biggest union at CIE last night said it may suspend industrial action beyond this week if ...
THE Government faces a revolt if it reintroduces tuition fees for students in third level colleges.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Almost 60pc reject hike in college costs THE Government faces a revolt if it reintroduces tuition fees for students in third level colleges. A massive 58pc of adults do not think fees should be reintroduced, according to a new Irish Independent/Millward Brown IMS ...
UNEMPLOYMENT has shot back to the top of the political agenda after barely registering before the last general election, a new Irish Independent/Millward Brown IMS poll has revealed.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Economy is now a key issue for worried electorate UNEMPLOYMENT has shot back to the top of the political agenda after barely registering before the last general election, a new Irish Independent/Millward Brown IMS poll has revealed. But the public are still not clear ...
HEALTH staff who blow the whistle on colleagues who they believe are at risk of doing harm to patients will be legally protected from this week.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Healthcare 'informers' get legal protection HEALTH staff who blow the whistle on colleagues who they believe are at risk of doing harm to patients will be legally protected from this week. The so-called 'whistleblower' clause came into effect from yesterday after ...
MOST people agree with disgruntled public sector workers that the new pension levy is unfair.
Mar 02, 2009 ... to levy on public workers MOST people agree with disgruntled public sector workers that the new pension levy is unfair. Some 57pc of the public back the state workers' view on the hike in pension contributions, a new Irish Independent/ Millward Brown IMS poll reveals ...
UNEMPLOYMENT has shot back to the top of the political agenda after barely registering before the last general election, a new Irish Independent/Millward Brown IMS poll has revealed. But the public are still not clear how they want the '18bn hole in the public finances to be filled -- apart from Sinn Fein voters, who want spending cuts.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Economy and dole queue now key issues UNEMPLOYMENT has shot back to the top of the political agenda after barely registering before the last general election, a new Irish Independent/Millward Brown IMS poll has revealed. But the public are still not clear how they want the '18bn ...
THE Government faces a revolt if it reintroduces tuition fees for students in third-level colleges.
Mar 02, 2009 ... 60pc say THE Government faces a revolt if it reintroduces tuition fees for students in third-level colleges. A massive 58pc of adults do not think fees should be reintroduced, according to a new Irish Independent/Millward Brown IMS poll. Only a fifth ...
MOST people agree with disgruntled public sector workers that the new pension levy is unfair.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Poll shows 57pc see charge as 'unfair' MOST people agree with disgruntled public sector workers that the new pension levy is unfair. Some 57pc of the public back the state workers' view on the hike in pension contributions, a new Irish Independent/ Millward Brown IMS ...
Finance Minister Brian Lenihan almost admitted the Fianna Fail-led Government had made some mistakes over the Celtic Tiger era.
Mar 02, 2009 ... We'll be first out of recession, predicts Lenihan Finance Minister Brian Lenihan almost admitted the Fianna Fail-led Government had made some mistakes over the Celtic Tiger era. He also predicted Ireland would be the first country to emerge from the recession and ...
FIANNA Fail's swift decision to join the European Liberal Democrat (ELDR) political party holds importance for the Lisbon II referendum campaign.
Mar 02, 2009 ... riches in time for FIANNA Fail's swift decision to join the European Liberal Democrat (ELDR) political party holds importance for the Lisbon II referendum campaign. There's far more to Taoiseach Brian Cowen's astute move than meets the eye as it will open up the ...
FIANNA Fail's swift decision to join the European Liberal Democrat (ELDR) political party holds importance for the Lisbon II referendum campaign.
Mar 02, 2009 ... riches in time for FIANNA Fail's swift decision to join the European Liberal Democrat (ELDR) political party holds importance for the Lisbon II referendum campaign. There's far more to Taoiseach Brian Cowen's astute move than meets the eye as it will open up the ...
Finance Minister Brian Lenihan almost admitted the Fianna Fail-led Government had made some mistakes over the Celtic Tiger era.
Mar 02, 2009 ... We'll be first country to get out of recession, predicts Lenihan Finance Minister Brian Lenihan almost admitted the Fianna Fail-led Government had made some mistakes over the Celtic Tiger era. He also predicted Ireland would be the first country to emerge from the ...
TAXES will rise and be paid by all workers, including the low paid, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has warned.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Low-paid will share burden of higher taxes, warns Taoiseach TAXES will rise and be paid by all workers, including the low paid, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has warned. Mr Cowen also announced a radical reform of the banking system and the introduction of a new financial ...
TAXES will rise and be paid by all workers, including the low paid, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has warned.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Higher taxes will be paid by all, warns Taoiseach TAXES will rise and be paid by all workers, including the low paid, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has warned. Mr Cowen also announced a radical reform of the banking system and the introduction of a new financial watchdog. ...
CORK'S hurling crisis deepened further yesterday and not just because their inexperienced young team were beaten by 14 points, suffered a third consecutive NHL defeat and fell deeper into the relegation abyss.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Mahon excels in annihilation of war-torn Rebels as Tribesmen clock up hollow victory CORK'S hurling crisis deepened further yesterday and not just because their inexperienced young team were beaten by 14 points, suffered a third consecutive NHL defeat and fell deeper into the ...
When the sockets in the walls are on fire, how comforting it is to see committee men cling in ghastly faith to the handrails of procedure.
Mar 02, 2009 ... in the belly of When the sockets in the walls are on fire, how comforting it is to see committee men cling in ghastly faith to the handrails of procedure. Are the Government and the Cork County Board actually one and the same? Watching Minister for Sport Martin Cullen ...
Mike Tyson once observed that he didn't like sport, seeing it as a compilation of "social events". Iron Mike's cannibal tastes, we know, could be sated only by combat so primal a ringside seat ought to have come with the accessory of a butcher's apron. For Tyson, aesthetics didn't extend beyond a glitzy robe.
Mar 02, 2009 ... restored to Mike Tyson once observed that he didn't like sport, seeing it as a compilation of "social events". Iron Mike's cannibal tastes, we know, could be sated only by combat so primal a ringside seat ought to have come with the accessory of a butcher's apron. For Tyson, ...
Star turn.
Mar 02, 2009 ... GAME AT A GLANCE Star turn Brian O'Driscoll Paul O'Connell seemed destined to inherit the captaincy before the Six Nations but Declan Kidney reaffirmed his faith in O'Driscoll and has reaped the reward. Leadership doesn't come much better than this ....
It was what it was always going to be -- a classic war of attrition. To have expected anything else would have been delusional. Saying Ireland 'won ugly' is over-simplification. To describe it as pragmatic rugby designed to eke out the victory is much more accurate.
Mar 02, 2009 ... with patience It was what it was always going to be -- a classic war of attrition. To have expected anything else would have been delusional. Saying Ireland 'won ugly' is over-simplification. To describe it as pragmatic rugby designed to eke out the victory is much more ...
Suspected US missiles have killed seven people in a Pakistani Taliban stronghold, officials said yesterday.
Mar 02, 2009 ... Pope pleads the case for families Suspected US missiles have killed seven people in a Pakistani Taliban stronghold, officials said yesterday. The missile strike underscored the Obama administration's unwillingness to abandon a Bush-era tactic said to have killed ...
The good.
Mar 02, 2009 ... The good Captain's role We saw the flare against the French but on Saturday we witnessed the incredible fortitude of Brian O'Driscoll. The Ireland captain was lucky to still be on the pitch after suffering a series of body-shaking blows, including a head-on collision ...
FWMS grants must be dealt with quickly.
Mar 03, 2009 ... FWMS grants must be dealt with quickly There will be widespread relief that Farm Waste Management Scheme (FWMS) grant payments have resumed. That the farmers who remain to be paid are receiving just 40pc of their entitlement this year is not ideal but the package ...
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that forestry planting approvals have been temporarily suspended due to the deterioration in public finances.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Forestry scheme approvals halted The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that forestry planting approvals have been temporarily suspended due to the deterioration in public finances. The move follows confirmation that all departments have been ordered to halt ...
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that approval of forestry planting applications will resume this week, after funding for the grants was confirmed by the Department of Finance.
Mar 03, 2009 ... planting grants get 'Finance' green light The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that approval of forestry planting applications will resume this week, after funding for the grants was confirmed by the Department of Finance. Approval of forestry planting grant ...
As the hunting season comes to an end, horses all over the country will be looking forward to winding down and getting a good summer's rest and relaxation.
Mar 03, 2009 ... What helps make this breed so special? As the hunting season comes to an end, horses all over the country will be looking forward to winding down and getting a good summer's rest and relaxation. The horses owned by the hunt staff are more entitled to a sojourn than ...
Frankly, we're still watching Lost out of a sense of sheer bloody-mindedness.
Mar 03, 2009 ... BOOK WORMING ... Frankly, we're still watching Lost out of a sense of sheer bloody-mindedness. And, as the penultimate season continues, we tend to spend every Sunday night hurling insults at the television after another baffling, perplexing episode finishes, leaving ...
There's nothing more entertaining than watching a bully get upset about how they're treated and the latest example comes from the "artistic adviser" to Iran's nut-job-in-chief, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Mar 03, 2009 ... A RARE MOMENT OF SINCERITY There's nothing more entertaining than watching a bully get upset about how they're treated and the latest example comes from the "artistic adviser" to Iran's nut-job-in-chief, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. According to Javad Shamagadhri: "The ...
FAMILIES at risk of having their homes repossessed by a bank or building society have been told they have up to eight options to keep the bailiffs from the door.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Help at hand for families facing repossession FAMILIES at risk of having their homes repossessed by a bank or building society have been told they have up to eight options to keep the bailiffs from the door. Homeowners can avoid having their house taken from them by ...
THE battle waged by banks and building societies to capture first-time buyers has intensified after Bank of Ireland said it would pay '1,000 to those who take out their first mortgage with it.
Mar 03, 2009 ... BoI ups ante in first-time buyer battle with '1,000 cash offer THE battle waged by banks and building societies to capture first-time buyers has intensified after Bank of Ireland said it would pay '1,000 to those who take out their first mortgage with it. The offer of ...
THE battle waged by banks and building societies to capture first-time buyers has intensified after Bank of Ireland said it would pay '1,000 to those who take out their first mortgage with it.
Mar 03, 2009 ... BoI ups ante in first-time buyer battle with '1,000 cash offer THE battle waged by banks and building societies to capture first-time buyers has intensified after Bank of Ireland said it would pay '1,000 to those who take out their first mortgage with it. The offer of ...
FAMILIES at risk of having their homes repossessed by a bank or building society have been told they have up to eight options to keep the bailiffs from the door.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Help at hand to avoid repossession FAMILIES at risk of having their homes repossessed by a bank or building society have been told they have up to eight options to keep the bailiffs from the door. Homeowners can avoid having their house taken from them by opting to ...
IT was inevitable that credit unions would come under financial strain given that the membership is in the main drawn from the less well-off sections of the community.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Future of the credit unions remains in safe hands IT was inevitable that credit unions would come under financial strain given that the membership is in the main drawn from the less well-off sections of the community. So, it was no real surprise when it emerged last ...
TWO men and a woman arrested in connection with last week's '7.6m bank robbery failed in a High Court bid to seek their release from custody yesterday.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Three held over tiger raid fail to win release TWO men and a woman arrested in connection with last week's '7.6m bank robbery failed in a High Court bid to seek their release from custody yesterday. The three, who were arrested last Friday night, asked the court to ...
A LONG-serving garda appeared before court yesterday on corruption and deception charges.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Garda on deception charges after 'traffic accident' A LONG-serving garda appeared before court yesterday on corruption and deception charges. The charges arose out of the alleged staging of a road traffic accident in Wexford in 2007. The garda has been ...
A LONG-serving garda appeared before court yesterday on corruption and deception charges.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Garda on deception charges after 'traffic accident' A LONG-serving garda appeared before court yesterday on corruption and deception charges. The charges arose out of the alleged staging of a road traffic accident in Wexford in 2007. The garda has been ...
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen's former running mate was told by his solicitor that it was "wrong, immoral and constituted sharp practice" not to disclose secret profits to partners in multi-million euro land deals, a court heard yesterday.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Taoiseach's old running mate 'told to tell of profit' TAOISEACH Brian Cowen's former running mate was told by his solicitor that it was "wrong, immoral and constituted sharp practice" not to disclose secret profits to partners in multi-million euro land deals, a court heard ...
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen's former running mate was told by his solicitor that it was "wrong, immoral and constituted sharp practice" not to disclose secret profits to partners in multi-million euro land deals, a court heard yesterday.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Cowen's former running mate 'was told to disclose profits' TAOISEACH Brian Cowen's former running mate was told by his solicitor that it was "wrong, immoral and constituted sharp practice" not to disclose secret profits to partners in multi-million euro land deals, a court ...
TOURISM Minister Martin Cullen escaped unscathed yesterday after the door blew off an Air Corps helicopter he was travelling in, 500ft over Killarney National Park.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Cullen escapes in chopper drama TOURISM Minister Martin Cullen escaped unscathed yesterday after the door blew off an Air Corps helicopter he was travelling in, 500ft over Killarney National Park. An inquiry was last night under way into the incident, which happened ...
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen last night left the door open for property and carbon taxes after confirming that it was not just income tax that would rise.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Cowen hints at big tax changes TAOISEACH Brian Cowen last night left the door open for property and carbon taxes after confirming that it was not just income tax that would rise. He also dismissed any suggestion of problems with his health -- and ruled out a national ...
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen last night left the door open for property and carbon taxes after confirming that it was not just income tax that would rise.
Mar 03, 2009 ... further taxes TAOISEACH Brian Cowen last night left the door open for property and carbon taxes after confirming that it was not just income tax that would rise. Mr Cowen also dismissed any suggestion of problems with his health. Aside from continuing to ...
OLYMPIC hero Kenny Egan will arrive back in Ireland today after spending the weekend in New York to escape the glare of the media.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Olympic hero expected home after mystery trip to New York OLYMPIC hero Kenny Egan will arrive back in Ireland today after spending the weekend in New York to escape the glare of the media. The 27-year-old silver medallist told his trainer Billy Walsh and his ...
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen last night left the door open for property and carbon taxes after confirming that it was not just income tax that would rise.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Cowen hints at new taxes and scoffs at health 'fears' TAOISEACH Brian Cowen last night left the door open for property and carbon taxes after confirming that it was not just income tax that would rise. Mr Cowen also dismissed any suggestion of problems with his ...
Popular comedian Pat Shortt has been named Person of the Year by his home county.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Das riiiight! Pat's king of the county Popular comedian Pat Shortt has been named Person of the Year by his home county. It was enough to illicit a delighted 'das riiiight' last night from the TV, stage and film star in response to being named the latest recipient of ...
Pensioners over the age of 70 with medical cards will be subject to spot checks to find out if they are telling the truth about their incomes.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Pensioners using medical cards face income 'spot checks' Pensioners over the age of 70 with medical cards will be subject to spot checks to find out if they are telling the truth about their incomes. The warning from the Health Service Executive came as it emerged ...
A MAN was shot in the arm last night in what is believed to be a row between feuding gangs, writes Tom Brady.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Man shot in arm in suspected gang feud A MAN was shot in the arm last night in what is believed to be a row between feuding gangs, writes Tom Brady. The victim, in his mid-20s, was hit above the wrist after a gunman fired shots at him on Berryfield Drive in Finglas. ...
Banks are to reduce the number of staff who can access substantial amounts of cash as part of a review of their security measures in the wake of the '7.6m tiger kidnap last week.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Fewer staff will now have access to large amounts of cash Banks are to reduce the number of staff who can access substantial amounts of cash as part of a review of their security measures in the wake of the '7.6m tiger kidnap last week. It is one of a series of ...
Popular comedian Pat Shortt has been named Person of the Year by his home county.
Mar 03, 2009 ... king of the county Popular comedian Pat Shortt has been named Person of the Year by his home county. It was enough to illicit a delighted 'das riiiight' last night from the TV, stage and film star in response to being named the latest recipient of the award by the ...
Pensioners over the age of 70 with medical cards will be subject to spot checks to find out if they are telling the truth about their incomes.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Pensioners using medical cards face income 'spot checks' Pensioners over the age of 70 with medical cards will be subject to spot checks to find out if they are telling the truth about their incomes. The warning from the Health Service Executive came as it emerged ...
A TD who chaired an Oireachtas committee was paid '4,000 per meeting -- on top of his Dail salary.
Mar 03, 2009 ... '4,000 pay day every time TD chaired Dail committee A TD who chaired an Oireachtas committee was paid '4,000 per meeting -- on top of his Dail salary. Fianna Fail's Noel Treacy got paid '21,000 as chairman of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good ...
A MAN was shot in the arm last night in what is believed to be a row between feuding gangs.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Man injured in suspected gang shooting A MAN was shot in the arm last night in what is believed to be a row between feuding gangs. The victim, in his mid-20s, was hit above the wrist after a gunman fired shots at him on Berryfield Drive in Finglas. The ...
A TD who chaired an Oireachtas committee was paid '4,000 per meeting -- on top of his Dail salary.
Mar 03, 2009 ... Treacy got '4,000 for every meeting he chaired on pact A TD who chaired an Oireachtas committee was paid '4,000 per meeting -- on top of his Dail salary. Fianna Fail's Noel Treacy got paid '21,000 as chairman of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good ...
A member of the public views the painting, 'Charles J Haughey on the Celtic Mist', one of several artworks from Abbeville which will be auctioned today. Also for sale are a bust of John F Kennedy (left) presented to Mr Haughey by the Kennedy family in 1988 and a bust of Mr Haughey by John Haugh. Damien Eagers.
Mar 03, 2009 ... IN THE FRAME FOR HAUGHEY ART SALE A member of the public views the painting, 'Charles J Haughey on the Celtic Mist', one of several artworks from Abbeville which will be auctioned today. Also for sale are a bust of John F Kennedy (left) presented to Mr Haughey by the Kennedy ...
THE number of patients diagnosed with MRSA infections increased in several hospitals last year, but overall rates of the superbug fell across the country.
Mar 03, 2009 ... MRSA spike at hospitals despite rate falling overall THE number of patients diagnosed with MRSA infections increased in several hospitals last year, but overall rates of the superbug fell across the country. Tallaght Hospital in Dublin saw the number of MRSA cases ...
A Fine Gael TD has donated '20,000 from his salary to help fund a free cervical cancer vaccine for 300 schoolgirls in his constituency.
Mar 03, 2009 ... FG TD donates '20,000 to schools cancer vaccine scheme A Fine Gael TD has donated '20,000 from his salary to help fund a free cervical cancer vaccine for 300 schoolgirls in his constituency. North Dublin TD Dr James Reilly has teamed up with a group of four business ...