Wednesday 19 June 2013
"The cold can kill and does kill in Ireland. Between 1,500 and 2,000 excess deaths occur in Ireland during the winter," said the charity's Eamon Timmins.
He asked communities to visit the elderly in the coming days "to ensure they do not have to venture out for provisions such as food, fuel or medical supplies".
Irish Independent
FIANNA Fail TD John McGuinness is "the only person" who thinks he should get to chair a banking inquiry, according to a member of the Dail Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
The man who brutally raped and murdered Irish woman Jill Meagher will be jailed for at least the next 35 years.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to hold talks with prime minister of Japan Shinzo Abe in Dublin.
Freddie Starr's lawyer has said the comedian is hopeful he will soon be able to clear his name after being investigated for alleged sexual offences.
Olly Murs has confessed he's been keeping the ladies in his life a secret, because he doesn't want a love rat reputation.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly named their baby Kaidence Donda West.
Johnny Depp has confessed his split from Vanessa Paradis was "unpleasant" but said he had been determined to remain strong for the sake of his children.
Kings Of Leon and chart duo Rizzle Kicks are among the latest headline acts added to this year's iTunes Festival.
The newly single Twilight hunk proved he is very much back on the market in his new campaign with the luxury brand.
Paris was quizzed about her former nanny Grace Rwaramba, who she said snuck into Michael's bed
The reality tv star opened up about his battle with depression and overcoming mental health issues before his split with ex-girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh.
Already mum to a toddler, Pamela Flood has said becoming an older mum is back in fashion.
The comedian put the professionals to shame in cringe-worthy interview on MSNBC.
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