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Dublin: 8 °C Wednesday 22 May, 2013

Yesterday’s News

From TheJournal.ie Catholic Church

One allegation of abuse within Catholic Church in 2012

The annual report of the National Board for the Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) said two allegations of abuse have taken place since the turn of the millennium.

From TheJournal.ie Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you allow smoking in your home?

A new study has found that air pollution in a smoker’s home can be 10 times the advisable level.

From TheJournal.ie 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Good morning! Here are the nine things to know before you start your day.

From TheJournal.ie Abortion

Legal experts take the stand at Oireachtas abortion hearings

Retired judge Justice Catherine McGuinness, legal adviser to the Pro-Life Campaign Caroline Simmons and barrister at law Simon Mills are all due to give evidence today.

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Monday 20 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Annual Report

‘Worrying degree of inappropriate access’ to welfare information

One HSE employee searched the social welfare records of their son’s girlfriend.

From TheJournal.ie Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Alan Shatter have made his Prime Time comments?

As a row between Alan Shatter and Mick Wallace rumbles on, we ask was the Minister’s use of information appropriate?

From TheJournal.ie 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Monday.

Sunday 19 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Said And Done

The smell of Spring and a begging ass: The week in quotes

“All manner of nasty and seemingly idle minds…said whatever thing first came into their vacant, idle and meddlesome heads.”

From TheJournal.ie In Pictures This post contains videos

Casual snaps show Charles de Gaulle’s Irish holiday after resignation

Following his resignation in 1969, the French President sought solace in a “quiet holiday” touring Ireland.

From TheJournal.ie International Elections

Would you like to become an international elections observer?

Who are they and what do they do? TheJournal.ie looks at Ireland’s role in international elections.

Saturday 18 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Spaceman

Some of the many things we learned from Chris Hadfield’s time in space

Do you remember what his all-time favourite space food is? We’ve learned SO MUCH.

Friday 17 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Northern Ireland

Shots fired at police officers were ‘random and indiscriminate’

PSNI said it was only “good luck” that no children in the surrounding area were hurt or injured.

From TheJournal.ie Flip A Coin?

Flip ya for it? Mayoral election decided by heads and tails

A farming town in the Philippines used a traditional method to sort out a tie.

From TheJournal.ie Gatekeepers

Second date added as ‘huge demand’ for suicide prevention training

Console is running the programmed in Dublin at the end of this month.

From TheJournal.ie Oireachtas Hearings

Letter: TFMR ‘disappointed’ at exclusion from abortion hearings

Read the full text of a letter to a TD from a mother whose daughter had to travel to Liverpool for a termination.

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From TheJournal.ie Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has a choice about ‘what type of summer’ it wants

The Parades Commission there is still time to ensure a peaceful summer.

From TheJournal.ie Abortion

A crash course in today’s abortion legislation hearings

What’s it all about? TheJournal.ie takes you through the Health Committee proceedings.

Thursday 16 May, 2013

From Business ETC Jobswatch

Minister welcomes expansion plans at Capita

As the company opens a new Dublin office, recruitment has started in a number of areas.

From TheJournal.ie Community

Local authorities to be quizzed on Traveller housing allocations

In 2010, less than half the money allocated for Traveller housing was drawn down by councils.

From TheJournal.ie Xi Jinping

Ceann Comhairle to meet China’s president tomorrow

China and Ireland’s friendship continues with a return visit by an Irish delegation.

From TheJournal.ie 224 Words

Ireland’s newest stamp features an entire short story

The short story was written by Dublin teenager Eoin Moore.

From TheJournal.ie Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

From TheJournal.ie Donegal

TD highlights problem of rusty water in Lifford

This picture speaks a thousand words, says local TD Pearse Doherty.

From TheJournal.ie Leinster House

Oireachtas agenda: Taxi regulation, garda salaries and women’s rights

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan is due before the Public Accounts Committee today.

From TheJournal.ie Smartphone

Senator: Tax the smartphone, and use the money for suicide prevention

Senator Catherine Noone said she will be bringing her idea – inspired by a recent development in France – to the Finance Minister.

From TheJournal.ie Labour

IBEC wants the law changed so strikes won’t disrupt key services

IBEC wants the government to increase the notice period that needs to be served on companies.

From TheJournal.ie Racism

Dublin Bus driver assaulted in city centre

It is understood there was a racial element to the attack. One person has been arrested and charged.

Wednesday 15 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Oireachtas

Here is the list of witnesses to appear at abortion hearings

Unlike the committee’s previous hearings, there will be few representatives from advocacy or religious groups giving evidence.

From TheJournal.ie Take 5

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

From TheJournal.ie Row

Bus Éireann services to run as normal tomorrow

No agreement was reached during today’s talks and discussions aimed at resolving the row are expected to continue for some time.

From TheJournal.ie Penalty Points

Three ‘possible breaches’ identified in penalty points report

Anonymous allegations made about possible garda corruption were found to be unsubstantiated.

From TheJournal.ie Chopper
From TheJournal.ie Gun Control

Bullets made of chocolate? America’s VP says the world would be a better place

Joe Biden told a second-grader that he “really liked” his idea about guns that shoot chocolate instead of bullets.

Tuesday 14 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Solidarity

Dublin Bus and Irish Rail workers consider strike action

Siptu is to ballot its members for industrial action this Thursday.

From TheJournal.ie In Germany We Trust

Arrogant, uncaring BUT trustworthy – how Europeans see Germany

The prolonged economic crisis has actually separated the French from the Germans, and the Germans from everyone else, says a new report.

From Business ETC Shakeup

Managing Director Clare Duignan leaves RTÉ Radio

Clare Duignan has decided not to renew her contract at the broadcaster.

From TheJournal.ie Arrests

Three men questioned over Dublin industrial estate shooting

Gintaras Zelvys was gunned down in front of his wife earlier this month. Gardaí investigating the murder are searching for two cars – an Audi A3 and a silver Taxi.

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From TheJournal.ie Court

Bill Roache appears in court on rape charges

The 81-year-old is charged in relation to an alleged incident in 1967.

From TheJournal.ie Catholic Church

Irish priest being sued for alleged rape in USA Exclusive

The civil suit outlines allegations dating from 1970 that the priest raped teenage girl days after her father died.

Monday 13 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Strike Postponed

Bus Éireann services to resume for next 48 hours

Industrial action – which has crippled transport services for the past two days – has been suspended.

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