Absenteeism rates across the public sector

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Tuesday December 30 2008

Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: 3.51pc

Justice: 4.07pc

Finance: 2.52pc

Agriculture: 4.74pc

Arts, Sports and Tourism: 4.35pc

Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: n/a

Defence: 4.8pc

Education & Science: 5.35pc

Enterprise, Trade and Employment: 3.9pc

Environment: 5pc

Foreign Affairs: 5.62pc

Health: 5.84pc

Social and Family Affairs: 7.14pc

Transport: 4pc

Taoiseach: 2.62pc

Primary Teachers: 4.6pc

Secondary Teachers: 6.3pc

Gardai: 4.32pc

HSE: 5.52pc

FAS: 4.45pc

Failte Ireland: 2.16pc

CSO: 5.36pc

Revenue: 4.6pc

Courts: 3.44pc

Prison Service: 21.64 days -- rate not provided

RTE: 2.42pc

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Dublin Sightseeing Reaches New Heights

Ireland’s most iconic venue, Croke Park Stadium, announced the opening of the much anticipated Etihad Skyline tour on the roof of the historic ground. Sponsored by Etihad Airways and opening to the public on Friday 1st June, the tour offers access to a unique Croke Park rooftop walkway and spectacular panoramic views of Dublin city.

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McAreavey suspect accuses police

Avinash Treebhoowoon, 30, confessed to police about his involvement in strangling Michaela McAreavey, but now insists he was forced to sign the statement.Treebhoowoon and co-accused Sandip Moneea, 42, deny murdering the 27-year-old teacher on her honeymoon at the Legends Hotel.

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