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Taoiseach is accused of massaging dole figures

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

THE numbers signing on the live register climbed to another grim record last month as the unemployment rate hit a 13-year high.

Pressure on Cowen to reveal Bord Snip report

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

THE Government came under mounting pressure last night to publish the Bord Snip report on its delivery next week -- and to fast-track at least some of its recommendations.

O'Donoghue throws toys out of cot after tantrums and tirades

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It came right out of the blue. "The House is suspended," barked the ceann comhairle as he shot out of his seat and exited the chamber at such a blinding speed that one expected to hear a sonic boom in his wake.

Job losses at two major firms deal big blow to manufacturing

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

THE unemployment crisis deepened yesterday as two major employers announced a further 260 job losses.

Renewable energy company announces plan for 70 posts

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

THERE was a small ray of hope for the depressed jobs market yesterday when a renewable energy company announced over 70 new jobs.

College fees 'won't affect less well-off'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

THE Government's third-level fees proposals have been "family proofed" to ensure less well-off parents who cannot afford to pay will not be affected, Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe announced yesterday.

Construction body fears for 100,000

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

UP to 100,000 jobs could be lost in the construction industry over the next year unless the Government commits to building major public infrastructure projects, it was claimed yesterday.

VW to wield the axe following 60pc drop in car sales

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

VOLKSWAGEN Ireland is seeking voluntary redundancies among its more than 120 staff following a 60pc drop in business.

Union demands 300 extra staff

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A UNION has demanded that 300 new dole officers are immediately appointed to cope with the spiralling unemployment crisis.