Irish Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland) back issues from June 2009:
A MAN from the south of the country who recently returned from a visit to New York yesterday became the fourth confirmed victim of swine flu.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 'Still early days' as fourth swine flu case emerges A MAN from the south of the country who recently returned from a visit to New York yesterday became the fourth confirmed victim of swine flu. The HSE again warned anyone showing signs of the virus to come forward as ...
SHE HAS long been tipped as the 'next Sonia' -- and 17-year-old Ciara Mageean proved just why by breaking O'Sullivan's 22-year-old Irish junior (U-19) 800m record in the stand-out performance at the All-Ireland Schools T&F Championships at Tullamore on Saturday.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 'New Sonia' Mageean sets SHE HAS long been tipped as the 'next Sonia' -- and 17-year-old Ciara Mageean proved just why by breaking O'Sullivan's 22-year-old Irish junior (U-19) 800m record in the stand-out performance at the All-Ireland Schools T&F Championships at ...
European government bond prices had their biggest monthly decline in more than seven years during May as demand for the safe state-backed assets fell and economic reports signalled the worst of the recession may be over.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fall in European government bond sales signals the worst may be over European government bond prices had their biggest monthly decline in more than seven years during May as demand for the safe state-backed assets fell and economic reports signalled the worst of the recession ...
DRILLING on the Bandon prospect off the west coast is nearing its target depth and results from the well are expected shortly, UK company Serica Energy revealed at the weekend.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bandon may be boon for exploration DRILLING on the Bandon prospect off the west coast is nearing its target depth and results from the well are expected shortly, UK company Serica Energy revealed at the weekend. The eagerly awaited drill report is of huge significance ...
THE Department of Finance said last night it had no power to influence the size of the '3m severance package paid by Bank of Ireland to its former chief executive Brian Goggin.
Jun 01, 2009 ... State denies having any input in '3m payout for BoI's Goggin THE Department of Finance said last night it had no power to influence the size of the '3m severance package paid by Bank of Ireland to its former chief executive Brian Goggin. A spokesman for the ...
The dollar suffered its biggest monthly drop of the year in May as it fell by over 6.4pc against the euro, putting intense pressure on Irish firms exporting to the US.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Firms exporting to US under pressure as dollar suffers biggest drop of year The dollar suffered its biggest monthly drop of the year in May as it fell by over 6.4pc against the euro, putting intense pressure on Irish firms exporting to the US. The falling value of ...
THE Government last night stepped up efforts to get religious orders to pay at least another '500m towards the cost of compensating abuse victims.
Jun 01, 2009 ... State to demand orders pay half abuse bill THE Government last night stepped up efforts to get religious orders to pay at least another '500m towards the cost of compensating abuse victims. Chief whip Pat Carey said the coalition would demand that the congregations ...
A MAN from the south of the country, who recently returned from a visit to New York, yesterday became the fourth confirmed victim of swine flu here.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fourth swine flu case is confirmed A MAN from the south of the country, who recently returned from a visit to New York, yesterday became the fourth confirmed victim of swine flu here. The HSE again warned anyone showing signs of the virus to come forward as details ...
THREE people have died in separate road crashes over the bank holiday weekend, writes Allison Bray.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Three motorists killed in crashes THREE people have died in separate road crashes over the bank holiday weekend, writes Allison Bray. A man in his 20s died on Saturday when his car collided with two others at Pike Bridge, on the main Maynooth to Leixlip Road, at ...
Eight protesters were arrested by gardai last night after violent clashes at the Shell site at Glengad in Co Mayo, writes Tom Brady.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Eight held after Shell site clashes Eight protesters were arrested by gardai last night after violent clashes at the Shell site at Glengad in Co Mayo, writes Tom Brady. Garda reinforcements, including members of the Mayo public order unit, were drafted in after ...
ONE of the garden designers at Bloom celebrated a double triumph at the weekend when his second baby girl was born just hours before he was presented with the People's Choice Award.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Baby joy delivers double delight for top gardener ONE of the garden designers at Bloom celebrated a double triumph at the weekend when his second baby girl was born just hours before he was presented with the People's Choice Award. 'Metamorphosis', designed by Anthony ...
The temporary release of prisoners is governed by the Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Act 2003, an amendment to the Criminal Justice Act 1960.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Early prison release: what The temporary release of prisoners is governed by the Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Act 2003, an amendment to the Criminal Justice Act 1960. Under it, prisoners can be released early from prison in order for ...
PRISON overcrowding has forced officials to allow a huge increase in the number of offenders allowed out on temporary release since the start of the year.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 'Holidays' for prisoners soar due to levels of overcrowding Hundreds more offenders enjoy brief taste of freedom PRISON overcrowding has forced officials to allow a huge increase in the number of offenders allowed out on temporary release since the start of the year ....
DON'T put away the sunscreen and beach gear -- our spell of hot weather is set to last for most of the week, according to Met Eireann.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Keep the shades handy -- heatwave to continue DON'T put away the sunscreen and beach gear -- our spell of hot weather is set to last for most of the week, according to Met Eireann. Thanks to a high pressure system locked in over the country, we can look forward to ...
PRISON overcrowding has forced officials to allow a huge increase in the number of offenders allowed out on temporary release since the start of the year.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Soaring number of inmates granted temporary release PRISON overcrowding has forced officials to allow a huge increase in the number of offenders allowed out on temporary release since the start of the year. The delay in the multi-prison project at Thornton Hall has ...
DON'T put away the sunscreen and beach gear -- our spell of hot weather is set to last for most of the week, according to Met Eireann.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Heatwave to continue for most of the week DON'T put away the sunscreen and beach gear -- our spell of hot weather is set to last for most of the week, according to Met Eireann. Thanks to a high pressure system locked in over the country, we can look forward to sunny ...
The temporary release of prisoners is governed by the Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Act 2003, an amendment to the Criminal Justice Act 1960.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Getting out early: what The temporary release of prisoners is governed by the Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Act 2003, an amendment to the Criminal Justice Act 1960. Under it, prisoners can be released early from prison in order for ...
THE Government last night launched an aggressive strategy to seek over '500m from the religious orders in a "50/50" share of the compensation bill for the victims of child abuse.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Government to demand orders share '1.3bn bill for payouts THE Government last night launched an aggressive strategy to seek over '500m from the religious orders in a "50/50" share of the compensation bill for the victims of child abuse. In a significant hardening of ...
BONO'S wife Ali Hewson conquered the dizzying summit of Ireland's tallest building to make it a 'Beautiful Day' for a children's charity.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Ali overcomes Vertigo and makes giant leap for charity BONO'S wife Ali Hewson conquered the dizzying summit of Ireland's tallest building to make it a 'Beautiful Day' for a children's charity. Ali abseiled from the roof of the 17-storey Elysian Tower in Cork as part ...
RTE bosses last night urged workers to accept pay cuts to avoid 200 job losses.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Take a pay cut or 200 jobs could go, RTE warns staff RTE bosses last night urged workers to accept pay cuts to avoid 200 job losses. The national broadcaster -- attempting to bridge a '68m deficit -- said it will not have to impose the job cuts if workers this week ...
A SENIOR Christian Brother yesterday called for the criminal prosecution of those responsible for the decades of child abuse in institutions run by the religious orders.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Senior Brother calls for criminal prosecutions A SENIOR Christian Brother yesterday called for the criminal prosecution of those responsible for the decades of child abuse in institutions run by the religious orders. Brother Edmund Garvey also joined Justice Minister ...
THIS is the school even the Department of Education says needs new accommodation.
Jun 01, 2009 ... School needs new home, admit inspectors THIS is the school even the Department of Education says needs new accommodation. And its inspectors should know. They were caught in a heavy downpours of rain when they were trying to get from one unsatisfactory prefab class ...
THOUSANDS of children could lose out on a year's free pre-school education because of a row over funding.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Children to lose out on pre-school scheme in funding row THOUSANDS of children could lose out on a year's free pre-school education because of a row over funding. Childcare groups have warned that creches will not sign up when the new pre-school scheme begins in ...
The number of students taking Irish and higher level maths at Leaving Cert and Junior Cert has dropped again.
Jun 01, 2009 ... More students opt out of Irish and honours maths The number of students taking Irish and higher level maths at Leaving Cert and Junior Cert has dropped again. And the number of candidates seeking special concessions has almost doubled in five years, new figures show. ...
PREMATURE birth is now the leading cause of death for newborn babies, a new study has revealed.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Babies born early 'are least likely to survive' PREMATURE birth is now the leading cause of death for newborn babies, a new study has revealed. It has overtaken the previous main cause -- congenital malformations where babies are born with serious birth defects and ...
Eight protesters were arrested by gardai last night after violent clashes at the Shell site at Glengad in Co Mayo.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Eight held in violent clashes at Shell site Eight protesters were arrested by gardai last night after violent clashes at the Shell site at Glengad in Co Mayo. Garda reinforcements, including members of the Mayo public order unit, were drafted in after ...
THOUSANDS of airport workers have been offered '20,000 to plan their own getaway.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DAA offers staff '20,000 to go on career break THOUSANDS of airport workers have been offered '20,000 to plan their own getaway. Dublin Airport Authority has offered staff the "once-off" lump sum to take career breaks of up to five years as part of a '55m ...
Mary Harney last night made a dramatic intervention in the European election campaign by pleading for support for Fianna Fail's struggling MEP Eoin Ryan and denouncing Sinn Fein.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Harney battles to rescue FF struggler Minister attacks Sinn Fein in crucial Euro dogfight Mary Harney last night made a dramatic intervention in the European election campaign by pleading for support for Fianna Fail's struggling MEP Eoin Ryan and denouncing Sinn Fein ....
THREE people have lost their lives in separate road crashes over the bank holiday weekend.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Three killed on roads as holiday weekend takes its toll Cxxx xcxx xxxxxxx xxxxx to 111 this year THREE people have lost their lives in separate road crashes over the bank holiday weekend. A male driver in his 20s died on Saturday when his car collided with ...
A SENIOR Christian Brother yesterday called for the criminal prosecution of those responsible for the decades of child abuse in institutions run by the religious orders.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Senior Brother calls for criminal prosecutions A SENIOR Christian Brother yesterday called for the criminal prosecution of those responsible for the decades of child abuse in institutions run by the religious orders. Brother Edmund Garvey also joined Justice Minister ...
A string of top authors will be appearing in this year's Dublin Writers Festival which starts tomorrow.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Heaney kicks off writers festival in poetic style A string of top authors will be appearing in this year's Dublin Writers Festival which starts tomorrow. Now in its 11th year, the annual literary festival welcomes to Dublin acclaimed authors from around the world to ...
IT'S not often you see Rory McIlroy so dejected on Sunday evening. As the blazing sun set on the European Open, the disappointment in the Holywood youngster's voice was almost palpable.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A round too far for stale McIlroy IT'S not often you see Rory McIlroy so dejected on Sunday evening. As the blazing sun set on the European Open, the disappointment in the Holywood youngster's voice was almost palpable. A second European Tour victory of the season was ...
THE sense of history opening up a new chapter for Galway and Leinster hurling was soon dispelled as a clinical show by the Tribesmen left Laois on the wrong end of a serious hammering at O'Moore Park, Portlaoise.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Galway off to a flyer Healy and Canning take 13-man Laois apart as Tribe embark on Leinster adventure THE sense of history opening up a new chapter for Galway and Leinster hurling was soon dispelled as a clinical show by the Tribesmen left Laois on the wrong end of a ...
If the story needed a signature beneath the last line, it came in a picture. Liam Sheedy and his selectors welded in embrace like men pulled from a crumbled mine shaft.
Jun 01, 2009 ... TIPP IN FOR LONG HAUL-- rebels If the story needed a signature beneath the last line, it came in a picture. Liam Sheedy and his selectors welded in embrace like men pulled from a crumbled mine shaft. Cork had taken them to the edge here, summoning a ...
LISTOWEL will raise the roof for one of their own if former Cheltenham hero Hairy Molly, owned by the locally-based FTB Syndicate, manages to open his account over fences today.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Boy threatens to spoil Molly's return home LISTOWEL will raise the roof for one of their own if former Cheltenham hero Hairy Molly, owned by the locally-based FTB Syndicate, manages to open his account over fences today. Foiled by Tawnies at Tramore over the same ...
THE abiding, and iconic, image of the 1995 World Cup in South Africa is then president Nelson Mandela, clad in a Springbok jersey, handing the William Webb Ellis trophy to Francois Pienaar, who had just led the Boks to victory in the final against New Zealand.
Jun 01, 2009 ... underlying south africa THE abiding, and iconic, image of the 1995 World Cup in South Africa is then president Nelson Mandela, clad in a Springbok jersey, handing the William Webb Ellis trophy to Francois Pienaar, who had just led the Boks to victory in the final ...
THE Lions are getting to work on Keith Earls' mental and physical recovery after a damaging debut against the Royal XV in Rustenburg.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Lions work on Earls after debut leaves mental and physical scars THE Lions are getting to work on Keith Earls' mental and physical recovery after a damaging debut against the Royal XV in Rustenburg. The 21-year-old Munster star endured a difficult ...
A FEW years ago in a prominent English sports magazine, there was an article about the new young guns of football management who were now ready to dine at the top table.
Jun 01, 2009 ... new kid on block coyle may find his loyalty is misplaced A FEW years ago in a prominent English sports magazine, there was an article about the new young guns of football management who were now ready to dine at the top table. In previous seasons, Aidy ...
Derry captain Fergal Doherty could miss his county's Ulster semi-final against Tyrone in three weeks after the CCCC proposed a two-month suspension for him over the weekend, WRITES Colm Keys.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ulster trio Face bans Derry captain Fergal Doherty could miss his county's Ulster semi-final against Tyrone in three weeks after the CCCC proposed a two-month suspension for him over the weekend, WRITES Colm Keys. Doherty's colleague Bryan Mullan along with Monaghan's ...
Political pressure is mounting on Minister of Agriculture Brendan Smith to announce a '29m scheme for the ailing sheep sector ahead of this Friday's local and European elections.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Anger as minister stalls on sheep aid Farmers demand '29m scheme be unveiled before Friday's elections Political pressure is mounting on Minister of Agriculture Brendan Smith to announce a '29m scheme for the ailing sheep sector ahead of this Friday's local and ...
The Department of Agriculture is finalising details of a plan to allow Category 1 rendering plants to collect dead animals directly from farms.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Rendering plants to get collection green light The Department of Agriculture is finalising details of a plan to allow Category 1 rendering plants to collect dead animals directly from farms. The draft document is currently under discussion with interested parties and ...
Farmers are suffering from severe mental stress as a result of the combination of falling incomes, weather difficulties and loan repayments.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Stressed farmers turn to advice line Farmers are suffering from severe mental stress as a result of the combination of falling incomes, weather difficulties and loan repayments. Callers to a southern rural helpline are looking for advice on how to deal with major ...
The introduction of an EU-funded slaughter scheme for the dairy herd or some other temporary measure to restrict milk supply will have to be considered by the EU Commission, a leading co-op official has warned.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Cattle cull needed to limit milk supplies The introduction of an EU-funded slaughter scheme for the dairy herd or some other temporary measure to restrict milk supply will have to be considered by the EU Commission, a leading co-op official has warned. Vincent ...
There has been a massive increase in the number of farmers applying to convert to organic production.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Huge rise in farms switching to organic There has been a massive increase in the number of farmers applying to convert to organic production. The Department of Agriculture report an 80pc rise in the number of new applicants. Although final figures have yet ...
Improved genetics in the suckler herd has the potential to deliver an additional '25m to beef farmers.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Genetic strides can add '25m to returns for beef producers Improved genetics in the suckler herd has the potential to deliver an additional '25m to beef farmers. This prediction was made by Teagasc director Gerry Boyle, who was speaking at the launch of a new suckler ...
Teagasc beef targets to set new ground.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Teagasc beef targets to set new ground Maximising synergies is one of those fashionable concepts from the business world. Similar to that terrible phrase -- "going forward" -- that every second business guru who has a microphone in front of him or her of late is guaranteed to ...
General Motors' European unit isn't included in the US carmaker's filing for bankruptcy protection, GM Europe said in a statement yesterday.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Opel unit is protected from the travails of its US parent General Motors' European unit isn't included in the US carmaker's filing for bankruptcy protection, GM Europe said in a statement yesterday. The European division includes Germany's Opel, its British ...
DESPITE rising for the fourth month on the trot, business activity in Irish factories still contracted during the month of May, according to the NCB Purchasing Manager's Index for manufacturing.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Activity still down sharply in May but job losses ease off DESPITE rising for the fourth month on the trot, business activity in Irish factories still contracted during the month of May, according to the NCB Purchasing Manager's Index for manufacturing. Even though ...
Bristol-Myers Squibb is not in talks to buy a stake in Irish drug maker Elan Corporation, analysts at UBS said yesterday.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Drugs firm denies Elan deal talks Bristol-Myers Squibb is not in talks to buy a stake in Irish drug maker Elan Corporation, analysts at UBS said yesterday. Rumours of a deal drove shares in Elan as much as 18pc higher yesterday morning before analysts poured cold ...
MORE than a third of small businesses expect to lay off people in the next three months, with 70 jobs in immediate danger, according to the business lobby group, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME).
Jun 02, 2009 ... One-third of SMEs expecting to lay off staff soon MORE than a third of small businesses expect to lay off people in the next three months, with 70 jobs in immediate danger, according to the business lobby group, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME). ...
The Irish 'green' cement company Ecocem is set to open its third plant by the end of the summer, bringing its annual savings of carbon emissions to over one million tonnes a year, the company said yesterday.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Ecocem to open its third 'green' plant The Irish 'green' cement company Ecocem is set to open its third plant by the end of the summer, bringing its annual savings of carbon emissions to over one million tonnes a year, the company said yesterday. The new plant will ...
COMPULSORY Purchase Orders (CPOs) will be deployed by the National Assets Management Agency (NAMA) to quell legal challenges by developers and acquire their lands.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Agency to use CPOs for land seizures COMPULSORY Purchase Orders (CPOs) will be deployed by the National Assets Management Agency (NAMA) to quell legal challenges by developers and acquire their lands. The Government will seek Dail approval for dedicated CPOs to ...
MUCH angst and sabre rattling has accompanied the birth of Ireland's inaugural "bad bank".
Jun 02, 2009 ... The devil will be in the detail of NAMA workings MUCH angst and sabre rattling has accompanied the birth of Ireland's inaugural "bad bank". The legislation underpinning the National Assets Management Agency (NAMA) is still in gestation and no one knows what the baby ...
Bristol-Myers Squibb is not in talks to buy a stake in Irish drug maker Elan Corporation, analysts at UBS said yesterday.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Drugs firm denies talks about deal Bristol-Myers Squibb is not in talks to buy a stake in Irish drug maker Elan Corporation, analysts at UBS said yesterday. Rumours of a deal drove shares in Elan as much as 18pc higher yesterday morning before analysts ...
The Irish 'green' cement company Ecocem is set to open its third plant by the end of the summer, bringing its annual savings of carbon emissions to over one million tonnes a year, the company said yesterday.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Ecocem to open its third plant The Irish 'green' cement company Ecocem is set to open its third plant by the end of the summer, bringing its annual savings of carbon emissions to over one million tonnes a year, the company said yesterday. The new plant will be ...
THE Dublin market was closed yesterday, but there was plenty of trade in leading stocks with dual or primary listings in London and New York, including Elan, which at one point traded some 18pc higher on reports that Bristol-Myers Squibb was in talks to buy a stake in the Irish drug firm.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Elan soars on stake-sale speculation THE Dublin market was closed yesterday, but there was plenty of trade in leading stocks with dual or primary listings in London and New York, including Elan, which at one point traded some 18pc higher on reports that Bristol-Myers Squibb was ...
A LEADING bank has written to its mortgage customers encouraging them to use the opportunity offered by seven cuts in European interest rates to overpay their home loans.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Beating the banks One leading lender has advised its mortgage customers to overpay on their home loans. But this is not the best way to take advantage of the recent ECB interest rate cuts and make sure you reap the rewards and not your bank, writes Charlie Weston A ...
SHARP rises in household and motor insurance premiums have prompted the Consumers' Association to call for a probe by the Competition Authority and the Oireachtas Regulatory Affairs committee into rising personal insurance costs.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Time to fight against the increases in insurance premiums SHARP rises in household and motor insurance premiums have prompted the Consumers' Association to call for a probe by the Competition Authority and the Oireachtas Regulatory Affairs committee into rising personal ...
FRANK Flannery should take a shopping trip to the Sinn Fein store before he hatches his plan for Fine Gael to share power with Gerry Adams's party.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Those blueshirts and balaclavas just don't sit very well together FRANK Flannery should take a shopping trip to the Sinn Fein store before he hatches his plan for Fine Gael to share power with Gerry Adams's party. He can't miss it. It's in Dublin city ...
A PROPOSED new Leaving Certificate subject in politics is giving lessons in democracy, even before it hits the classroom.
Jun 02, 2009 ... New school subject gives early lesson in democracy A PROPOSED new Leaving Certificate subject in politics is giving lessons in democracy, even before it hits the classroom. The public, including students, are to give some input into how the new subject could be ...
WHEN he was 13, it took the Children's Court to ensure that Gerard Doyle went to school.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Fear of forms sent painter back to the classroom for junior cert WHEN he was 13, it took the Children's Court to ensure that Gerard Doyle went to school. "I was mitching, I was working in a place making false teeth and Justice Kennedy sent me to St Laurence's in ...
WHEN he was 13, it took the Children's Court to ensure that Gerard Doyle went to school.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Fear of forms sent painter back to the classroom WHEN he was 13, it took the Children's Court to ensure that Gerard Doyle went to school. "I was mitching, I was working in a place making false teeth and Justice Kennedy sent me to St Laurence's in Finglas for a year," ...
THREE young Irish doctors flying home from a holiday with friends are among the 228 feared dead after an Air France plane went missing in a violent storm over the Atlantic.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Three Irish doctors die in mystery jet tragedy College friends were flying home after a holiday together in Brazil THREE young Irish doctors flying home from a holiday with friends are among the 228 feared dead after an Air France plane went missing in a violent storm ...
A REGION was in mourning today after two sisters died yesterday in a massive blaze at a Kerry pub.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Elderly sisters killed in pub fire A REGION was in mourning today after two sisters died yesterday in a massive blaze at a Kerry pub. Anne O'Shea and her sister, Rhetta, died from suspected smoke inhalation. Their pub, O'Shea's, has been a focal point for one of the ...
We will never see his like again. That phrase immediately springs to mind when attempting to summarise the impact which the late Vincent O'Brien had on the international racing scene.
Jun 02, 2009 ... master of his craft and a thoroughbred winner We will never see his like again. That phrase immediately springs to mind when attempting to summarise the impact which the late Vincent O'Brien had on the international racing scene. The legendary horseman, who almost ...