http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/ http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/friends-get-life-for-frenzied-knife-murder-of-man-in-bog-29289733.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/friends-get-life-for-frenzied-knife-murder-of-man-in-bog-29289733.html TWO men are beginning a life sentence behind bars for the brutal murder of a Brazilian man they stabbed 64 times and left to rot in a bog hole. Courts Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/wicklow-homes-hit-by-water-restrictions-because-of-algae-29291796.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/wicklow-homes-hit-by-water-restrictions-because-of-algae-29291796.html AS many as 1,000 homes in north Wicklow have been left without water after the worst incident of algae growth on record has again hit householders in the eastern region. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 17:20:03 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-charged-with-assault-on-homeless-man-who-was-later-found-dead-29291195.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-charged-with-assault-on-homeless-man-who-was-later-found-dead-29291195.html A YOUNG man has been charged with assaulting a homeless man whose battered body was discovered in a rubbish disposal chute. Courts Thu, 23 May 2013 13:38:25 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hogan-to-raise-issue-of-beach-which-lost-blue-flag-due-to-statistical-glitch-29291132.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hogan-to-raise-issue-of-beach-which-lost-blue-flag-due-to-statistical-glitch-29291132.html Environment Minister Phil Hogan has promised to lobby the European Commission about the fact that a famous beach lost its Blue Flag due to a "statistical glitch". Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 12:47:36 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/overweight-people-with-cancer-have-poorer-rate-of-survival-29289653.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/overweight-people-with-cancer-have-poorer-rate-of-survival-29289653.html OBESE cancer patients are more inclined to be diagnosed later and have poorer survival rates, according to a new study. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/two-women-arrested-as-gardai-seize-500000-worth-of-cannabis-29292090.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/two-women-arrested-as-gardai-seize-500000-worth-of-cannabis-29292090.html GARDAI have seized cannabis plants and made arrests following an operation this evening. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 21:23:20 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/exclusive-creche-confirms-sacking-after-alleged-mistreatment-of-children-29292005.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/exclusive-creche-confirms-sacking-after-alleged-mistreatment-of-children-29292005.html AN exclusive creche probed during an undercover investigation into allegations of mistreatment of children has confirmed it has sacked one worker and suspended three others. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 20:34:50 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/video-cat-overcomes-predatory-instincts-to-nurse-ducklings-29291970.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/video-cat-overcomes-predatory-instincts-to-nurse-ducklings-29291970.html NORMALLY, a fluffy yellow duckling might prove merely a tempting delicacy to a hungry cat. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 20:06:38 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-jailed-in-mountjoy-over-disputed-car-debt-29291944.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-jailed-in-mountjoy-over-disputed-car-debt-29291944.html AN inquiry into the legality of a man's detention at Mountjoy prison arising out of a debt claimed by Friends First has come before the High Court. Courts Thu, 23 May 2013 19:34:04 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/new-pay-cut-rules-passed-into-law-29291896.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/new-pay-cut-rules-passed-into-law-29291896.html New laws allowing the Government to cut public sector workers' pay without their agreement have been published. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:35 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/detailed-the-haddington-road-agreement-reforms-29291854.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/detailed-the-haddington-road-agreement-reforms-29291854.html THE Haddington Road Agreement is being put to trade union members as the replacement for the roundly rejected Croke Park II deal. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 18:04:24 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/public-sector-pay-cut-legislation-passed-into-law-29291853.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/public-sector-pay-cut-legislation-passed-into-law-29291853.html NEW laws allowing the Government to cut public sector workers' pay without their agreement have been published. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 17:58:39 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/siptu-recommends-acceptance-of-croke-park-ii-deal-29291826.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/siptu-recommends-acceptance-of-croke-park-ii-deal-29291826.html THE country’s largest trade union has recommended its members in the public sector accept the new proposals on the Croke Park II deal. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 17:29:19 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/data-glitch-blamed-for-beach-woes-29291788.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/data-glitch-blamed-for-beach-woes-29291788.html Environment Minister Phil Hogan has blamed a statistical glitch for some beaches losing their coveted blue flag status. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:14 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/lovehate-star-fran-banned-from-roads-for-four-years-29291775.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/lovehate-star-fran-banned-from-roads-for-four-years-29291775.html A STAR of RTE's gangland drama Love/Hate has been banned from driving for four years after he "jolted" a biker from behind with his car as he was heading home from an all-night house party. Courts Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:26 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/full-statement-from-justice-minister-alan-shatter-29291739.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/full-statement-from-justice-minister-alan-shatter-29291739.html "Deputy McGrath in the Dáil this morning asked the Tánaiste about an event involving me which he alleged occurred sometime between the holding of the 2011 General Election and the appointment of the Government. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 17:01:41 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/shatter-failed-to-complete-garda-breathalyser-test-because-he-was-asthmatic-29291736.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/shatter-failed-to-complete-garda-breathalyser-test-because-he-was-asthmatic-29291736.html JUSTICE Minister Alan Shatter has said that he failed to complete a breathalyser test at a garda checkpoint because he was an asthmatic. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:49 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/exclusive-content/in-this-weeks-sunday-independent-29291713.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/exclusive-content/in-this-weeks-sunday-independent-29291713.html In Living – Deepwell of laughter and tears Exclusive Content Thu, 23 May 2013 16:36:17 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/exclusive-content/stay-at-home-or-return-to-work-29291712.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/exclusive-content/stay-at-home-or-return-to-work-29291712.html It’s the choice that every Irish mother must make – stay at home or go out to work. But with family finances under strain, is it really worth paying the price of professional childcare? Exclusive Content Thu, 23 May 2013 16:35:05 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/john-lonergan-violence-a-result-of-not-dealing-with-community-conflict-29291706.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/john-lonergan-violence-a-result-of-not-dealing-with-community-conflict-29291706.html AGGRESSION and violence are the consequences of not dealing with conflict in communities, a former prisoner governor has claimed. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 16:31:25 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/promissory-note-challenge-by-td-postponed-29291696.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/promissory-note-challenge-by-td-postponed-29291696.html A PEOPLE-Before-Profit TD's legal challenge to the planned payment next month by the Government of a further €25m in promissory notes has been adjourned to next week. Courts Thu, 23 May 2013 16:24:38 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/teen-had-no-choice-but-to-store-32000-worth-of-heroin-29291672.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/teen-had-no-choice-but-to-store-32000-worth-of-heroin-29291672.html A DUBLIN youth, who was forced to store €32,000 worth of heroin in his home after he built up a massive drug debt, could be spared a sentence, a judge has said. Courts Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:47 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revenue-office-shuts-due-to-protest-29291668.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revenue-office-shuts-due-to-protest-29291668.html Revenue officials were forced to close its busiest public office when protesters picketed against the controversial household charge. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 15:52:27 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revenue-offices-closes-after-household-charge-picket-29291667.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revenue-offices-closes-after-household-charge-picket-29291667.html REVENUE officials were forced to close its busiest public office when protesters picketed against the controversial household charge. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 15:52:26 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/scheme-hopes-to-deal-with-conflict-29291610.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/scheme-hopes-to-deal-with-conflict-29291610.html Aggression and violence are the consequences of not dealing with conflict in communities, a former prisoner governor has claimed. Irish News Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:36 +0100