Sunday Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland) back issues from June 2009:
ARYZTA, the '1.8bn listed Irish food group headed by Owen Killian, is facing a '60m lawsuit from a major shareholder.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Aryzta facing into bitter lawsuit over '3bn Swiss merger Shareholder seeks '60m damages over hedge-fund buyout ARYZTA, the '1.8bn listed Irish food group headed by Owen Killian, is facing a '60m lawsuit from a major shareholder. Swiss fund manager Peter ...
OUSTED Bank of Ireland chief Brian Goggin triggered an option in his contract to receive his full '650,000-a-year pension, despite retiring early.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Goggin moves to get his '650,000 pension early OUSTED Bank of Ireland chief Brian Goggin triggered an option in his contract to receive his full '650,000-a-year pension, despite retiring early. "Brian Goggin's contract provided for an option, which has now been ...
FORMER Smart Telecom boss Oisin Fanning is seeking to raise close to '35m for his AIM-listed gas and oil exploration firm, San Leon Energy.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Ex-Smart boss Fanning seeking '35m for San Leon gas scheme FORMER Smart Telecom boss Oisin Fanning is seeking to raise close to '35m for his AIM-listed gas and oil exploration firm, San Leon Energy. It is understood that Fanning has been seeking support from ...
RYANAIR is on course to break its records for customer complaints this year. Michael O'Leary's low-cost airline, which describes itself as having "Europe's best customer service" has seen its passenger complaint numbers more than triple since the same period last year, according to figures released last week.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Customer complaints triple at O'Leary's 'best service' airline RYANAIR is on course to break its records for customer complaints this year. Michael O'Leary's low-cost airline, which describes itself as having "Europe's best customer service" has seen its passenger complaint ...
Gentlemen, take up blood sports and renounce vegetarianism.
Jun 07, 2009 ... We wanted to know what Irish women really want, so we decided to ask Claire Tully. With the body of a glamour model and the brains of a PhD, Claire is the thinking Irishman's crumpet. But, she tells Julia Molony, she's finding it hard to nab a good man. And, guys, if you want to fill the ...
BRYCE Dallas Howard cites Dingle in Co Kerry as having perhaps the single biggest impact on her childhood and upbringing.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Terminator girl recalls happy days with father in Ireland Bryce Dallas Howard says her parents are great role models but shrugs off cries of nepotism, writes Evan Fanning BRYCE Dallas Howard cites Dingle in Co Kerry as having perhaps the single biggest impact on her ...
WAS Andrea Corr on a bridal recce at a friend's wedding in Italy two weeks ago? She and Brett Desmond, to whom she got engaged on Christmas Day in her future father-in-law Dermot's Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados, were love's young dream at a high-society wedding in Florence in May. Andrea was ravishing in red and he was looking suitably dapper in a navy-blue suit.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Andrea ignores the ex factor WAS Andrea Corr on a bridal recce at a friend's wedding in Italy two weeks ago? She and Brett Desmond, to whom she got engaged on Christmas Day in her future father-in-law Dermot's Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados, were love's young dream at a ...
I'm surE you'll all agree that the last thing Ireland needs right now is any further anxiety. So I'm glad that the rumour that threatened to tip us all finally over the edge isn't true -- Leigh Arnold and Marcus Sweeney are not leaving us for London.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Panic attack over as Leigh and Marcus reject rumours I'm surE you'll all agree that the last thing Ireland needs right now is any further anxiety. So I'm glad that the rumour that threatened to tip us all finally over the edge isn't true -- Leigh Arnold and Marcus Sweeney are ...
I have always said that there's a bit of Portia in Morah Ryan. The quality of mercy is not strained after years of marriage to Gerry, etc.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Next stop Cannes as Venetians are blinded by charms of Morah I have always said that there's a bit of Portia in Morah Ryan. The quality of mercy is not strained after years of marriage to Gerry, etc. I joke. The stunning estranged wife of the RTE motormouth was in ...
What a difference a million makes. Like a girlfriend treated roughly by a caddish lover, for months Dannii Minogue has been holding out and withdrawing her commitment from Simon Cowell. But every girl has her price. And like Demi Moore in Indecent Proposal before her, Dannii's is a cool million. In order to stay on as a mentor on the show, she's demanded the same fee as Cheryl Cole.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Dannii gives X Factor a run for Cheryl's money What a difference a million makes. Like a girlfriend treated roughly by a caddish lover, for months Dannii Minogue has been holding out and withdrawing her commitment from Simon Cowell. But every girl has her price. And like Demi ...
So Bono likes the sound of his own voice. Well, hey, so do we. And didn't we just envy the denizens of Dalkey who were treated to a free soiree last bank holiday Monday when Bono broke into song (several in fact) and showed the spirit that made the empire great.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Bono gets into bank holiday spirit as he delights Dalkey by singing for no supper So Bono likes the sound of his own voice. Well, hey, so do we. And didn't we just envy the denizens of Dalkey who were treated to a free soiree last bank holiday Monday when Bono broke into song ...
Say what you like about Gerry Ryan (he should have got the Late Late Show, his book was a self-aggrandising pile of doo-doo, he needs to lose four stone, etc) but he has great friends.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Sofa surfer Gerry's just wild about Harry's humble abode Say what you like about Gerry Ryan (he should have got the Late Late Show, his book was a self-aggrandising pile of doo-doo, he needs to lose four stone, etc) but he has great friends. He was living in his BF ...
SO WOSSY looks set to have his wonga cut. At least that's what the papers say if, for no other reason, than they get to use a headline along those lines.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Chat fat cat faces pay cut Ross is paid a lot but he's good value, says Evan Fanning SO WOSSY looks set to have his wonga cut. At least that's what the papers say if, for no other reason, than they get to use a headline along those lines. As we were saying ...
AS the day went on, the latest figures merely fleshed-out the facts that had become clear by lunchtime -- the Fianna Fail limo had crashed and the Green mudguard got mangled. The parties' usual suspects mounted a weary procession from radio studios to television studios and back, putting a predictable spin on the results.
Jun 07, 2009 ... 'Hard decisions' put FF limo off road With TV, internet, radio and mobiles, you can hear all the same excuses from the usual suspects in surround sound, writes Gene Kerrigan AS the day went on, the latest figures merely fleshed-out the facts that had become clear by ...
It is the first concrete expression of the seismic shift in Irish politics.
Jun 07, 2009 ... People want a credible alternative, but it's clearly not Eamon Gilmore This should have been Labour's weekend, but their leader's failings have let them down badly, writes Brendan O'Connor It is the first concrete expression of the seismic shift in Irish politics ....
Imagine Packie Bonner in a top hat. Or, you may substitute the sporting legend of your choice. What we need is the image of a fairly large man, made seem taller by wearing a top hat. This column is modelled on current government policy -- that's to say, it's a somewhat crude experiment in economics.(Column)
Jun 07, 2009 ... Saving economy while people go down The Government says that the country will recover, but this won't cut the dole queues, writes Gene Kerrigan Imagine Packie Bonner in a top hat. Or, you may substitute the sporting legend of your choice. What we need is the image of ...
There was interesting news from the latest car sales figures both here and in the Uk over the last week.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Scrappage deal fails to boost sales There was interesting news from the latest car sales figures both here and in the Uk over the last week. While we seem to be bottoming out, the big scrappage scheme in the UK, which was also advocated for over here, does not seem to ...
Fine Gael's sweeping victory in the local and European elections this weekend makes a general election before the end of the year almost inevitable.
Jun 07, 2009 ... The moment of truth Fine Gael's sweeping victory in the local and European elections this weekend makes a general election before the end of the year almost inevitable. A Sunday Independent/ RTE exit poll of voters last Friday found that the people want an immediate ...
The appointment of Frank Connolly as Head of Communications of Siptu, the country's largest trade union, is another significant political act in this time of nothing but significant political acts.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Grand design lies behind Connolly's appointment Siptu move is first step towards elevating socialist republicanism to the Cabinet table, writes Jody Corcoran The appointment of Frank Connolly as Head of Communications of Siptu, the country's largest trade union, is ...
Around 1967, Charles W Engelhard, the flamboyant American mining magnate, contacted Vincent O'Brien at Ballydoyle.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Mercurial horseman with eye for winner The Master of Ballydoyle recognised a champion when he saw the colt, Nijinksy, writes Jerome Reilly Around 1967, Charles W Engelhard, the flamboyant American mining magnate, contacted Vincent O'Brien at Ballydoyle. ...
THE voter backlash against the Government now promises to prove a bloodbath for some of Fianna Fail's most high profile political dynasties.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Cork FF political dynasties suffer in backlash THE voter backlash against the Government now promises to prove a bloodbath for some of Fianna Fail's most high profile political dynasties. With the FF vote in their former Cork heartland down by an ...
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen was warned last night by an outspoken backbench Fianna Fail TD that the party will never again see the inside of government unless they immediately change policy direction.
Jun 07, 2009 ... FF needs to change tack, backbencher warns TAOISEACH Brian Cowen was warned last night by an outspoken backbench Fianna Fail TD that the party will never again see the inside of government unless they immediately change policy direction. Cork TD, Noel O'Flynn, ...
The Place: Les Landes, France.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Life in a woodland fairytale Detached homes in the picturesque south-west of France just metres from the beach The Place: Les Landes, France The Lowdown: Three, four and five bed detached houses The Price: From '275,873 Garrett ...
IF Volkswagen hasn't got the Golf right after six incarnations they never will.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Golf still has its above par score The latest incarnation of this very popular marque is good enough for Campbell Spray to seriously consider purchasing one for himself IF Volkswagen hasn't got the Golf right after six incarnations they never will. But so many people ...
CLUBS' NET GAIN.
Jun 07, 2009 ... CLUBS' NET GAIN From the Stands must be living in the dark ages for we have only recently stumbled across the latest craze among GAA clubs -- locallotto.ie. Most of us are aware that the lifeblood of the average club is the lotto, the success of which is usually ...
MICK Bailey was fresh as a daisy. There was a bounce in the builder's step.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Anglo boss too close to Seanie MICK Bailey was fresh as a daisy. There was a bounce in the builder's step. I spent the first hour of Friday morning accosting people in Dublin's Molesworth Street. Mostly they were people I do not know and, more often, people who ...
THE one thing you won't find on the menu of Ireland's posh restaurants this year is wild goose ragout. Recession? Quelle recession? June is here and the wild geese have flown -- south to their homes from home. In the south of France, in Portugal but mostly in Marbella.
Jun 07, 2009 ... Migration means different beach, same faces THE one thing you won't find on the menu of Ireland's posh restaurants this year is wild goose ragout. Recession? Quelle recession? June is here and the wild geese have flown -- south to their homes from home. In the south of France, ...
NAKED English stunnas, celebrity bottoms and stories about Elvis working in Tesco have vanished from the top shelf, as the Irish version of the Sunday Sport has been axed by its backer Birmingham City FC chairman David Sullivan.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Porn baron closes Irish 'Sunday Sport' as sales here fail to stiffen NAKED English stunnas, celebrity bottoms and stories about Elvis working in Tesco have vanished from the top shelf, as the Irish version of the Sunday Sport has been axed by its backer Birmingham City FC ...
ELAN is to examine a number of options for its '1bn-valued Elan Drug Technologies (EDT) drug delivery unit.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Elan explores options for selling '1bn drug unit ELAN is to examine a number of options for its '1bn-valued Elan Drug Technologies (EDT) drug delivery unit. Chief executive Kelly Martin announced last week that the drug company would look into some monetisation of ...
JOHN Mulcahy, chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle, is likely to be tapped up to become Nama's latest recruit. Mulcahy was a key adviser on some of the largest property deals done at the height of the boom.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Glass Bottlers dealmaker Mulcahy linked with property role at Nama JOHN Mulcahy, chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle, is likely to be tapped up to become Nama's latest recruit. Mulcahy was a key adviser on some of the largest property deals done at the height of the boom. ...
When she left the office of RTE's director general, having been told she had not got The Late Late Show job, the first person Miriam O'Callaghan rang was her husband, Steve Carson.
Jun 14, 2009 ... it's different for girls Miriam O'Callaghan tried to withdraw from the the race for The Late Late Show because of concerns for her professional and personal life. When she heard she didn't get the job, the first thing she did was ring her husband, whom she had been unable to ...
I never thought I'd say this, but I love Sophie Dahl's new cookbook.
Jun 14, 2009 ... In which our hero braves nausea-inducing copy to put celebrity recipes to the test I never thought I'd say this, but I love Sophie Dahl's new cookbook. That is not to say that she wouldn't drive me bananas if I had to spend more than two minutes with her twee, cutesy, jolly ...
I'M discussing tantric sex with Heather Graham. I would regard this as a high point, not only of this interview, but possibly even of my life so far.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Perfect hangover cure ACTRESS HEATHER GRAHAM NO LONGER FEELS AN URGE TO REBEL AGAINST HER STRICT IRISH-CATHOLIC UPBRINGING BUT SAYS PLAYING PORN STARS AND STRIPPERS APPEALS TO HER DIRTY SENSE OF HUMOUR, AND, AS EVAN FANNING DISCOVERS, SHE IS A FAN OF TANTRIC SEX > ...
SHE may be a stripper, but she's got the deportment of a duchess. And Dita Von Teese seems to be joining the noble tradition of the courtly mistress. Like a modern-day Diane de Poitiers, she has won the heart of a nobleman many years her junior.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Stripper bags a Count SHE may be a stripper, but she's got the deportment of a duchess. And Dita Von Teese seems to be joining the noble tradition of the courtly mistress. Like a modern-day Diane de Poitiers, she has won the heart of a nobleman many years her junior. ...
AS A homeowner, in massive negative equity, who knows a lot of other homeowners who are in massive negative equity, I want to know why John Hurley, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, has a job. I want to know who the fuck John Hurley thinks he is. He and his Central Bank cronies have made a complete balls of this country. I want John Hurley fired.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Hurley and his banker cronies have ruined this country. Fire him now The Central Bank is playing fast and loose with our lives, our dreams, and our futures, writes Brendan O'Connor AS A homeowner, in massive negative equity, who knows a lot of other homeowners who ...
WILL someone please tell Fine Gael the election is over? After the voters gave Mr Cowen and his mates a devastating political mugging, Fine Gael spent much of the past week trying to convince us that the Fianna Fail/Green coalition is a crappy government.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Now is no time for this Dail circus act This is the worst economic crisis in our history, yet our leaders are clowning around, writes Gene Kerrigan WILL someone please tell Fine Gael the election is over? After the voters gave Mr Cowen and his mates a devastating ...
IT WAS very sad to see the massive local council wipeout of the Greens last weekend. The party, which has some incredibly committed members and a few of the most able ministers this country has seen, suffered for its giving a figleaf of respectability to a failed and inept administration that was responsible by its reckless policies under Bertie Ahern for putting us in the mess we are now.
Jun 14, 2009 ... We still need to think Green All the environmental issues for which the Green Party campaigned have not gone away, writes Campbell Spray IT WAS very sad to see the massive local council wipeout of the Greens last weekend. The party, which has some incredibly committed ...
Padraig Harrington, who has won more than '22m since he turned professional in 1995, and other high-income Irish sports stars such as Brian O'Driscoll, had better retire quickly if they want to cut their tax bill.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Sports stars prepare to feel pain in Padraig Harrington, who has won more than '22m since he turned professional in 1995, and other high-income Irish sports stars such as Brian O'Driscoll, had better retire quickly if they want to cut their tax bill. It ...
Dozens of old age pensioners have been listed as dead by the Health Service Executive and had their medical cards removed even though they are very much alive, it has emerged.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Elderly wrongly listed as dead in medical card shambles Dozens of old age pensioners have been listed as dead by the Health Service Executive and had their medical cards removed even though they are very much alive, it has emerged. One GP "lost" three of his patients ...
There will be a sad 'reunion' of the Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, class of 2001 which included Dr Aisling Butler, who died in the Air France Flight 447 tragedy, when the past pupils of 2001 and 2000 meet for a Mass in the Ursuline Convent Chapel next Saturday, June 20.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Ex-pupils' tribute to air-crash Aisling Clinton tribute to grieving father There will be a sad 'reunion' of the Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, class of 2001 which included Dr Aisling Butler, who died in the Air France Flight 447 tragedy, when the past pupils of ...
AN Irish-American friend should have known better, so I had thought.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Cool drink from a fairy bush AN Irish-American friend should have known better, so I had thought. Then, again, perhaps he did remember something he had heard at his Leitrim mother's knee but had dismissed it as mere piseog. What he did was to break sprigs of hawthorn blossom and ...
EXTRA STRANGE.
Jun 14, 2009 ... EXTRA STRANGE YOU may have wondered why last Sunday's thrilling Munster semi-final between Cork and Kerry didn't go to extra-time, while Croke Park patrons would have been forced to endure another 20 minutes of the snore-fest that is the Leinster SFC had Dublin not managed ...
Cristiano Ronaldo was clapped on to the pitch by Alex Ferguson for his Premier League debut, six years ago, in a Manchester United side that included Roy Keane, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Nicky Butt, Phil Neville, Tim Howard, Mikael Silvestre and Quinton Fortune. His welcome to England was to be yanked down in the penalty area by Bolton's Kevin Nolan.
Jun 14, 2009 ... United will simply evolve to fill void Summer will be a process of manpower adjustment, writes Paul Hayward Cristiano Ronaldo was clapped on to the pitch by Alex Ferguson for his Premier League debut, six years ago, in a Manchester United side that included Roy ...
SHARES in Independent News & Media rallied strongly after last Friday's AGM, as chief executive Gavin O'Reilly sounded a positive note about its bond talks.
Jun 14, 2009 ... INM's positive note on bond talks SHARES in Independent News & Media rallied strongly after last Friday's AGM, as chief executive Gavin O'Reilly sounded a positive note about its bond talks. O'Reilly said he was happy that there has been a willingness on the part of ...
Gap.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Buyers beware: it really is High Street robbery Irish shoppers are being mugged every time they go into some of the biggest high-street stores. A staggering mark-up when converting sterling prices to euro prices has seen Irish consumers paying as much as 42 per cent more for ...
BRITAIN'S largest arms and defence company, BAe Systems, has been using an Irish- registered homeless charitable trust as a lawful device to shift assets off balance sheet and to lower its tax bill, the Sunday Independent has learned.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Cluster bomb firm uses Irish charity in $2bn tax scheme Charitable trust for Irish homeless was used to shift assets BRITAIN'S largest arms and defence company, BAe Systems, has been using an Irish- registered homeless charitable trust as a lawful device to shift ...
Helen Turkington's interiors shop in Dunville Avenue boasts the kind of achingly chic style that makes you want to tear your own home asunder and start afresh.
Jun 14, 2009 ... reflecting on style Helen Turkington's career in the world of interiors was somewhat predestined, says Mary O'Sullivan, and her talent is evident in the period house that she has tranformed into a beautiful home. Photography by Tony Gavin Helen Turkington's interiors ...
John Connolly.
Jun 14, 2009 ... Unnatural causes: Investigators of evil and the dead Three crime novels skilfully probe the layers beneath horror, the Troubles and modern Ireland, writes Declan Burke John Connolly Hodder & Stoughton, €11.99 The Twelve Stuart ...
In a 2008 Esquire interview, Steven Van Zandt remembered how as a kid running into band rehearsal one day in 1968 he said, "You're not gonna believe this, but Rod Stewart is white! They said, Get outta here. They didn't believe me. There was just not that many places you could see pictures of people. There wasn't MTV and we never heard any white person sing like that. We knew he was black.".
Jun 14, 2009 ... Rocker Rod, still sexy in his sixties The gravelly voiced crooner and Celtic's most famous fan has never been in better form, writes Barry Egan In a 2008 Esquire interview, Steven Van Zandt remembered how as a kid running into band rehearsal one day in 1968 he said, ...
FORMER Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) boss and Anglo Irish Bank director Lar Bradshaw had a stake in a '70m car park and office scheme constructed in the docklands while he was in charge of the '10bn development of the area.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Ex-Docklands boss held stake in riverside site Group approved planning for '70m development FORMER Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) boss and Anglo Irish Bank director Lar Bradshaw had a stake in a '70m car park and office scheme constructed in the docklands ...
DCC is attempting to introduce a bumper new bonus scheme for its top executives, including boss Tommy Breen. The reward scheme may pay out far more than any previous company bonus plan.
Jun 21, 2009 ... DCC plans new bumper bonus plan for executives DCC is attempting to introduce a bumper new bonus scheme for its top executives, including boss Tommy Breen. The reward scheme may pay out far more than any previous company bonus plan. Under the new incentive plan, chief ...
WINDING down the busted Anglo Irish Bank is the right thing to do -- but would it be the correct thing to do? That subtle distinction has been lost in the debate, not just about Anglo, but on the crisis in general. As a result, most of that debate remains both foolish and dangerous.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Morality is priceless -- but cycnicism might serve us better There is a dilemma between doing what is right and what is wise -- the more the banks are 'bailed out' the less ready cash taxpayers have to find WINDING down the busted Anglo Irish Bank is the right thing ...
THE number of students applying for post-graduate courses has exploded as the jobs market looks grim for new graduates. Unemployment is forecast to hit 17 per cent in coming months, with traditional employers scaling back recruitment.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Students seeking post-grad bolt-hole as job hopes fade THE number of students applying for post-graduate courses has exploded as the jobs market looks grim for new graduates. Unemployment is forecast to hit 17 per cent in coming months, with traditional employers scaling back ...
You may have noticed that lots of people think about food as a negative thing these days.
Jun 21, 2009 ... In which our hero puts paid to the idea that food is the enemy You may have noticed that lots of people think about food as a negative thing these days. Offer someone a nice piece of chocolate and they'll say: "Oh no, get that away from me!" It used to be that people didn't beat ...
Monday was a sunny afternoon in Howth.
Jun 21, 2009 ... U2: Access all areas Preparing to kick off a revolutionary world tour in Barcelona, Larry, Bono, the Edge and Adam have already travelled a long road to get here. In astonishingly frank interviews with Brendan O'Connor, the band reveal the role of God in fighting their demons ...
It's been another big week in the history of Twitter.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Tehran inflates Twitter egos It's been another big week in the history of Twitter. The favoured social networking site of celebrities and muck savages alike gained some political kudos when the American government persuaded the site's administrators to postpone some upgrading ...
George Hook's life story is the story of the resilience of the human spirit. And that there can be light after even the darkest of days.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Hook, line and sinker KNOWN AS A FEARLESS PUNDIT ON EVERYTHING FROM RUGBY TO THE ECONOMY, BROADCASTER GEORGE HOOK HAS A RICH FAMILY LIFE: HAPPILY MARRIED, HE'S INORDINATELY PROUD OF HIS CHILDREN, ONE OF WHOM RUNS THE CHARITY COMBER, WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN ROMANIAN ORPHANAGES ....
Don't ask Mary My-Other-Car-Is-A-State-Chopper McAleese what she was doing catching a helicopter to a GAA match last summer and landing the taxpayer with the tab.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Coptergate has Mary in a spin A chopper ride to a GAA match is blindingly bad taste, says Julia Molony, but the President just pulls down her shades Don't ask Mary My-Other-Car-Is-A-State-Chopper McAleese what she was doing catching a helicopter to a GAA match last ...
In the small print of a recent study by the ESRI, based on figures assembled by the CSO, there lies one of the most understated, yet starkest warnings, of which we almost dare not speak.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Racist tide follows our fading fortunes Immigrants are likely to be at the rough end of tensions arising from the economic squeeze, writes Jody Corcoran In the small print of a recent study by the ESRI, based on figures assembled by the CSO, there lies one of the most ...
He's smart, that Obama guy. There are signs of a furious and well-armed revolt among the brain-dead regiments of the American right-wing, and it won't be surprising if they try to murder him. In the meantime, it's interesting to see an adult at work in the White House.
Jun 21, 2009 ... At last there's an adult in White House Obama's thoughtful approach deprives Iran's leaders of a convenient hate figure, writes Gene Kerrigan He's smart, that Obama guy. There are signs of a furious and well-armed revolt among the brain-dead regiments of the American ...
NATIONAL Bike Week has just finished and the country hardly noticed that it had begun. In fact, Transport Minister Noel Dempsey launched it this day last week, with a less-than-enormous turnout in Phoenix Park, when he admitted that much of the cycling infrastructure was appalling.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Cyclists stuck in first gear National Bike Week only served to prove how appalling the infrastructure is for those of us who commute on two wheels, writes Campbell Spray NATIONAL Bike Week has just finished and the country hardly noticed that it had begun. In fact, ...
Figures to be released this week are likely to show that the number of immigrants on the Live Register will exceed 80,000 for the first time or 20 per cent of the total unemployed, the Sunday Independent has learned.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Racism fears rise as jobless increase ESRI 'concerned' as immigrants now 20 per cent of unemployed Figures to be released this week are likely to show that the number of immigrants on the Live Register will exceed 80,000 for the first time or 20 per cent of the total ...
U2 drummer Larry Mullen believes rich and successful people are being unnecessarily humiliated when coming in and out of Ireland, describing this as "part of a new resentment of rich people in this country".
Jun 21, 2009 ... Stop being nasty to the rich, says U2's drummer U2 drummer Larry Mullen believes rich and successful people are being unnecessarily humiliated when coming in and out of Ireland, describing this as "part of a new resentment of rich people in this country". ...
DISAGREEMENTS over the running of the North Dublin Muslim National School erupted two years ago between the school Patron Imam Yahya Al-Hussein and the then board of management chairperson Shahzad Ahmed.
Jun 21, 2009 ... Rifts over running of faith school The Muslim educational facility that was slated in a damning report this week suffered from long-term disputes, writes Education Editor John Walshe DISAGREEMENTS over the running of the North Dublin Muslim National School erupted ...
Taoiseach Brian Cowen and British prime minister Gordon Brown had three meetings lasting until 2am last Friday morning without reaching agreement on Ireland's "bottom line" demand for a protocol that would pave the way for next October's second Lisbon referendum.
Jun 21, 2009 ... All-night slog to secure Lisbon protocol Taoiseach Brian Cowen and British prime minister Gordon Brown had three meetings lasting until 2am last Friday morning without reaching agreement on Ireland's "bottom line" demand for a protocol that would pave the way for next October's ...