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Kenny: Government plan for Anglo 'half-baked'

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has today accused the Government of having a 'half-baked' plan regarding Anglo Irish Bank.

160 jobs to go at Cork pharma plant

Some 160 jobs are to go at the Schering Plough pharmaceutical plant in west Cork, it emerged this afternoon.

McGuinnes prepared to meet Claudy bombing victims

The North's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness confirmed today that he is prepared to meet the victims of the Claudy bombing.

Rubbish dump smell complaints soar

Complaints about smells from rubbish dumps grew 10-fold since 2004, environmental experts warned today.

Coughlan: Govt will oppose any proposals to change corporation tax rate

Tánaiste and Education Minister Mary Coughlan has said that the Government will oppose any plans by the EU which could affect Ireland's low corporation tax rate.

Final link in M9 motorway opens

The latest stretch of the M9 motorway has been officially opened.

Limerick gardaí given more time to question eight held in murder probe

Gardaí in Limerick have been granted additional time to question eight people about the murder of Lee Slattery last May.

Youths arrested after taxi hijacking

Four teenagers were among five people arrested in connection with the hijacking of a taxi in Dublin today.

Accountancy and recycling jobs boost announced

More than 200 jobs were created today at an accountancy firm and plastic bottle recycling facility.

Inflation rises

The cost of living increased in August, official figures revealed today.

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