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Dana confirmed as Presidential candidate
Local News from Ireland
Dana has been nominated as a candidate for President by Offaly County Council, which means she has the required four councils to go forward for election.
Source: RTÉ News
Noonan happy with upbeat Central Bank forecast
Local News from Ireland
Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said he is very pleased with the latest statistics from the Central Bank.
Source: RTÉ News
Greg Craig settles case with FÃS
Local News from Ireland
Former corporate affairs director of FÃS Greg Craig has settled his High Court action over his dismissal.
Source: RTÉ News
Gilad Shalit is freed in prisoner exchange
Local News from Ireland
Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit has returned to Israel after being held hostage in Gaza for five years.
Source: RTÉ News
Live: Weather and travel updates
Local News from Ireland
The major emergency plan for the Dublin Region has been invoked after torrential rain hit the capital yesterday.
Source: RTÉ News
Ireland's debt ?3.6bn lower than thought
Local News from Ireland
The Department of Finance has confirmed that an accounting error means Ireland's debt is ?3.6bn lower than previously thought.
Source: RTÉ News
Berlusconi should step down: Coalition partner
Local News from Ireland
Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been told he should resign by his closest coalition ally, Umberto Bossi.
Source: RTÉ News
Second body recovered from River Bandon
Local News from Ireland
A second body has been recovered from the River Bandon in Cork by gardaà investigating the murder of Jonathan Duke.
Source: RTÉ News