Government announces £2.25bn stimulus package
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The Government has announced a £2.25bn capital investment programme aimed at providing up to 13,000 jobs and stimulating economic growth.
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Former Anglo chief Seán FitzPatrick charged
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The former Chief Executive and Chairman of Anglo Irish Bank has appeared in court in Dublin charged in connection with financial irregularities at the bank.
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Tributes paid to writer Maeve Binchy
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Leading figures from the world of politics, the arts and journalism have been paying tribute to the journalist and writer, Maeve Binchy, who died yesterday. She was 72.
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Court told Quinn Insurance fallout may top ?1.65bn
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The President of the High Court has been told that the possible ?1.65bn call on the Insurance Compensation Fund as a result of losses at Quinn Insurance Limited in the UK may not be the worst-case scenario.
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Three bodies found after two search operations
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Three bodies have been recovered from the sea during two separate search operations in counties Cork and Clare.
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Universities seek major reform of points system
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Irish universities have made three proposals to ease the pressure faced by second level students as a result of the points system.
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Target Express owner criticises Revenue
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The owner of Target Express has strongly criticised the Revenue Commissioners for effectively freezing his bank accounts over a debt of less than ?500,000.
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8.5% increase in Bord Gáis gas prices approved
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The Commission for Energy Regulation has approved an 8.5% rise in residential gas prices for Bord Gáis to come into effect in October.
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