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Fine Gael politician Aine Collins photographed with Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny

Politician Aine Collins claims it’s difficult to survive on her $180,000 salary


Fine Gael member of parliament Aine Collins claims that comments she allegedly made during a private meeting with constituents were taken out of context and have thus caused a “great offense.” ...

May 21, 2012 by KERRY O'SHEA 16
Bullying

Life sentence for women guilty of incest proposed in new law


A new bill introduced to Irish lawmakers seeks to end a 17-year legal loophole that has allowed women to receive softer punishments than men for incest. ...

May 20, 2012 by DARA KELLY 1
Alan Shatter

Irish government spends over a hundred million dollars annually on asylum seekers


The Irish government are spending over a hundred million dollars annually on asylum seekers – including thousands of dollars on diapers for their children. ...

May 20, 2012 by PATRICK COUNIHAN 15
Irish single mothers could be forced to name the father of their child

New Irish law could force single mothers to name the child’s father on birth certificate - POLL


New proposed legislation in Ireland could force unwed mothers to include the father of their child’s name on birth certificates. ...

May 19, 2012 by KERRY O'SHEA 20
Irish President Michael D Higgins

President Michael D Higgins call on the Irish youth to help shape Ireland’s future


Irish President Michael D Higgins plans to issue a national invitation to the young people of Ireland to find out what kind of nation they wish to live in and to discuss how that ideal can be achieved. ...

May 18, 2012 by ANTOINETTE KELLY 19

The times they are a changin’ - the progress of our relationship with sexuality


President Barack ObamaIt can be hard to remember now, but there was a time when most heterosexuals were deeply ashamed of sex, and by that I mean sex between two consenting heterosexual adults.  I even mean sex between married ... ...

May 17, 2012 by Cahir O'Doherty 2

Ireland will reluctantly vote "Yes" n the EU Fiscal Compact referendum


Labor Party launched their "Yes" campaign last monthIreland is now just two weeks away from our referendum on the EU Fiscal Compact.  Even though the vote on May 31 is the most important one we have faced in years, you would not k ...

May 16, 2012 by John Spain 0

Eight convicted Irish killers serving their sentences in “open prisons”


Eight murderers are being held in the “open” prison at Shelton Abbey, County Wicklow. Amongst them is the cop killer Martin McDermott who recently escaped and was re-incarcerated. ...

May 16, 2012 by CATHY HAYES 2
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny

Euro in big trouble amid talk of Greek exit and fears of Irish turmoil


Speculation is mounting that Greece will quit the Euro and return to the Drachma – prompting fears that other weak European countries such as Ireland could be forced to leave the Eurozone. ...

May 15, 2012 by PATRICK COUNIHAN 23
Protesters confront Enda Kenny earlier this week.

Angry father accuses Enda Kenny of forcing his children to emigrate from Ireland


An angry father of three has personally accused Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny of forcing his children and their generation to emigrate in search of work. ...

May 15, 2012 by PATRICK COUNIHAN 34
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