Thursday 23 May 2013
Taoiseach Enda Kenny's decision not to apologise immediately for State involvement in the Magdalene Laundries was endorsed by the UK-based survivors group, who met the Taoiseach at the Irish Embassy in London yesterday.
However, the women made it clear that a full apology is expected when he speaks in the Dail next week, plus details about payment for their years of unpaid labour and compensation and funding for welfare services.
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.
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.
A YOUNG man has been charged with assaulting a homeless man whose battered body was discovered in a rubbish disposal chute.
Twilight's legacy shows no sign of stopping, after the film and its stars lead the Teen Choice Awards with nine nominations.
The Saturday's star Frankie Sandford confessed she was put off watching the Hangover films in case they give footballer fiance Wayne Bridge any ideas about his upcoming stag do.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have vowed not to appear in sex scenes with other people in their films, according to reports.
Justin Bieber reportedly asks guests who visit his home to sign a secrecy agreement - which could land them a five million dollar fine if they break it.
A WELCOME new exhibit in the case for men occasionally being good people: Zach Galifianakis.
Damian Lewis and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the British stars flying the flag at the 2013 American Critics' Choice Television Awards.
Ryan Gosling's film Only God Forgives has been booed at Cannes because of extreme violence.
Sheridan Smith has insisted Russell Brand is just a "mate" after they were spotted having dinner together.
Madonna has confirmed that her feud with Elton John is over, after he took her out for dinner.
Bad Teacher, which starred Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake, is being turned into a TV series.
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