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Bertie: Ailing economy has wrong babysitter

irishexaminer.com     9 hrs ago          

By Shaun Connolly, Political Correspondent BERTIE Ahern last night rejected responsibility for the recession as he opened up about his post-power life of babysitting and sports presenting. Mr Ahern appeared to shift blame for...                    

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Knuckle down, Bertie tells Cowen

independent.ie     11 hrs ago   1 related          

By Senan Molony Deputy Political Editor Thursday August 21 2008 TAOISEACH Brian Cowen was yesterday told by his predecessor Bertie Ahern to "knuckle down" to getting Ireland out of its economic crisis. And the former Taoiseach,...                    

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Employees 'shocked and devastated' as two flagship companies are hit by shutdown gloom

independent.ie     11 hrs ago   6 related          

By Anne-Marie Walsh and Eimear Ni Bhraonain Thursday August 21 2008 Devastated workers yesterday spoke of their shock in Cork and Offaly after the news that 500 jobs are to be axed in two companies. A total of 240 jobs will be...                    

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Number of jobless to soar as 500 more laid off

independent.ie     11 hrs ago          

By Brendan Keenan and Anne-Marie Walsh Thursday August 21 2008 UP to 500 more job losses were confirmed in two flagship companies yesterday, amid forecasts unemployment could soar to as high as 8pc next year. News of the latest...                    

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Offaly, Cork job losses point to extent of crisis

labour.ie     17 hrs ago          

Issued : Wednesday 20 August, 2008 Statement by Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment The announcements today of over 500 jobs losses in Tullamore and Cork, once again points to the extent of the jobs crises we are...                    

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Trilliant Incorporated Secures $40 Million Equity Financing From MissionPoint Capital Partners...

vcaonline.com     yesterday   2 related          

Smart Grid Leader Secures Major Equity Financing to Support Company Growth; Appoints New Board Members REDWOOD CITY, Calif., August 20, 2008-- Trilliant Incorporated, a leader in delivering intelligent network solutions that...                    

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PM's voicemail: call my predecessor

reuters.com     yesterday   9 related          

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ever wished your predecessor was there to take the flak for the problems you inherited? Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen may have the answer. Three months after Cowen took office, callers to two numbers...                    

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One in five TDs and senators employing a family member

independent.ie     Aug 19, 2008   1 related          

Taxpayer foots salary bill for relatives of 42 politicians By Michael Brennan Tuesday August 19 2008 ONE in five TDs and senators is employing a relative at taxpayers' expense, the Irish Independent can reveal. A total of 42...                    

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Funeral of Ronnie Drew in Greystones

rte.ie     Aug 19, 2008   3 related          

Large crowds are attending the funeral of Ronnie Drew, which is taking place in Co Wicklow this morning. The funeral Mass began at 10am at the Holy Rosary Church in Greystones. A loudspeaker system has been set up outside the...                    

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Politicians’ expenses hit the €6m mark

irishexaminer.com     Aug 18, 2008          

Politicians’ expenses hit the €6m mark By Mary Regan, Political Reporter TDs and Senators clamed almost €6 million in tax-free expenses during the first half of this year. Almost half of all deputies in the Dáil, for the...                    

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