2015-09-17 Ireland More Top Stories

Irish Independent   

Senior Irish Water staff get €3000 salary boost in lieu of bonus pay   
Irish Independent
Senior management in Irish Water will receive an annual pay rise of at least €3,000 each after the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) ruled the company was wrong to suspend a controversial performance-related payment scheme.
Irish Water staff set for pay increments   Irish Examiner
Irish Water staff to get annual incremental pay rise   Irish Times
Irish Water accepts LRC pay rise proposal   RTE.ie
UTV Ireland   
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Irish Independent   

Farmer killed and twin injured in bull attack   
Irish Independent
A farmer died and his twin brother was seriously injured after being attacked by a bull on their farm. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Patrick Dowds (65) died at the scene of the incident at Toulette, near ...
Farmer killed and brother seriously injured by bull   Irish Examiner
Man dies after attack by bull on Donegal farm   RTE.ie
Man dies in attack by bull on farm in County Donegal   BBC News
Mirror.co.uk   
Belfast Telegraph   
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Irish Examiner   

1916 rebel Thomas Kent to begin final journey home   
Irish Examiner
The final journey of 1916 rebel Thomas Kent will begin this evening when his remains lie in State close to where he lay buried in a prison yard for nearly a century. Thousands are expected to attend at the chapel at Collins Barracks on the northside of ...
Thomas Kent's remains return to Cork for State funeral   Irish Times

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Irish Independent   

Hungarian police clash with migrants at Serbian border   
Irish Independent
Baton-wielding Hungarian riot police unleashed tear gas and water cannons against hundreds of refugees after they broke through a razor-wire fence and tried to surge into the country from Serbia.
Stones and tear gas fly as migrant tension erupts   Irish Times
UN Secretary General Criticizes Hungary's Treatment of Migrants   New York Times
Chaos at Hungary Border as Police Tear Gas Migrants   NDTV
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Reuters   

Powerful quake hits off coast of Chile, some coastal flooding   
Reuters
SANTIAGO A magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit off the coast of Chile on Wednesday, shaking buildings in the capital city of Santiago and flooding some coastal areas under a tsunami warning. At least three people were killed by the quake about 280 km (175 ...

2015-09-17 Ireland Health

Irish Independent   

Varadkar told to 'take control' of nursing crisis   
Irish Independent
Private nursing homes, which are having to turn residents away due to a shortage of around 1,500 nurses, are to deliver a strongly worded letter to Health Minister Leo Varadkar today asking him to urgently "take control" of the escalating problem.
Nursing home owners criticise delays in registration of nurses   Irish Times
Leo Varadkar 'must solve nursing crisis'   Irish Examiner
Applications to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland have increased by 122%   BreakingNews.ie

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Irish Times   

Couple accuse HSE of delaying inquest into death of newborn   
Irish Times
A couple who lost their child shortly after birth has accused the HSE of dragging out an inquest for six years in the hope that they would give up. A verdict of medical misadventure was returned by an inquest jury in the case of Caoimhe Mulcair who ...
'We had no idea what was going on' - Parents of newborn girl who died in their ...   Irish Independent
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday   Yahoo News UK
Your Wednesday lunchtime catch-up   Irish Examiner
Bulletin Leader   
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Irish Examiner   

Hiqa finds staff felt unsafe at adult care centre   
Irish Examiner
An inspection of a centre for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities has found some staff felt unsafe while at work and discovered allegations of abuse by a staff member. The inspection was conducted by the Health Information and Quality ...
Action plan implemented at city care home following damning HIQA report   Galway Bay FM

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Irish Independent   

Pregnancy chances fall by half as women age in early 40s   
Irish Independent
Women who undergo fertility treatment have less than half the chance of getting pregnant at age 43-45 compared to 40-42, according to a major new study. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. The pregnancy rate for ...

2015-09-17 Ireland Science

Irish Examiner   

Ireland's plan to tackle alarming decline of bees   
Irish Examiner
“If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” That is a comment attributed to Albert Einstein and reflects why ...
Motorways and railways to become bee-friendly highways   Belfast Telegraph

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The Independent   

Scientists have discovered a deadly new species of 'death adder' in Australia   
The Independent
Scientists have discovered a new type of snake - the comfortingly-named Kimberley death adder - in an isolated region of Western Australia. The snake was discovered by a group of scientists from the UK and Australia, and measures around 50cm long.
Yet another deadly snake species discovered in Australia   The Guardian
New deadly snake – Kimberley death adder - discovered in Australia   Irish Independent
New species of deadly 'sit-and-wait' snake discovered in Australia   Telegraph.co.uk
ABC Online   
Mirror.co.uk   
Earth Touch   
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The Inquisitr   

Asteroid Apocalypse 2015: Did Top Astronomy Expert Just Say Doomsday Is On The ...   
The Inquisitr
Asteroid Apocalypse 2015: Did Top Astronomy Expert Just Say Doomsday Is On The Way After All? Jonathan Vankin. NASA in August took the unusual step of publicly debunking the online asteroid apocalypse rumors that had circulated throughout 2015, ...

2015-09-17 Ireland Sports

Irish Times   

Jared Payne proves to be a major gain for Joe Schmidt   
Irish Times
It's not Jared Payne's fault that he's the one filling a position previously held by Ireland's greatest ever player. Identified in 2010, recruited a year later and naturalised by last season, the Kiwi's increasing value was clear for all to see at ...
Gordon D'Arcy has no regrets over World Cup squad omission   Irish Examiner
House of Payne is ready to rock   Herald
Gordon D'Arcy backs Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne to shine for Ireland   Daily Star
RBS 6 Nations (press release)   
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Irish Independent   

On the wings of glory: Irish team flies out as epic bid to win World Cup takes off   
Irish Independent
Wales is only a hop, skip and jump across the sea, but the short journey marks the beginning of an epic bid for glory for the Irish rugby team. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Led by their captain Paul O ...
Canada aims high at Rugby World Cup   Toronto Star
Schmidt has brought intelligence to Ireland's rugby   ESPN
Ireland jet into Cardiff ahead of 2015 Rugby World Cup opener   Daily Mail
The Globe and Mail   
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Irish Examiner   
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Irish Times   

Marc Ó Sé totally focused on task of shackling Bernard Brogan   
Irish Times
Every great dynasty comes to an end, and in the modern era of Gaelic football, none have come greater than the Ó Sés from West Kerry. One uncle, three nephews, and a combined total of 24 All-Irelands, 17 All Stars and 307 championship appearances.
I'm not thinking about anything else apart from this game - ó Sé   Irish Independent
'You've no control on the sideline and you're disgusted with yourself and you ...   The42

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Irish Times   

Dublin boss Jim Gavin aware midfield could be a minefield   
Irish Times
Jim Gavin came before us at the Dublin media night with an apology. He was late due to work commitments. A volunteer, he proceeded to work the rooms on the first floor of Parnell Park. The Sunday Game. Radio. Print. Online. The media were served with ...

2015-09-17 Ireland Entertainment

Irish Times   

Obscene gestures: can a theatre show ever go too far?   
Irish Times
Obscenity is a volatile currency; something that has the power to shock or offend one day can be considered practically quaint another. For that reason obscenity has always been hard to define. Blasphemy? Swear words? Birth control? Infidelity? Nudity?

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Irish Examiner   

Gone Girl actress Emily Ratajkowski returns home to Cork   
Irish Examiner
She may be a Gone Girl for large chunks of the year, but Emily Ratajkowski hinted she was back in the West Cork town she once called home and which she considers to be one of the best places in the world. Emily Ratajkowski enjoying a glass of Guinness.
Emily Ratajkowski calls Ireland her 'second home'   RTE.ie
Steady now! It looks like Emily Ratajkowski is in Ireland   Irish Independent
Emily Ratajkowski shares adorable throwback snap as she looks super-cute with ...   Mirror.co.uk
Daily Mail   
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TV3.ie   

Austin takes aim at Chloe-Jasmine   
TV3.ie
It has been an action packed couple of days in the Celebrity Big Brother house from Jenna and Farrah's explosive re-entry to house and the shock eviction of Scoop and Gail! Previous: Celebrity Big Brother: James Hill Strips Naked for Austin Armacost ...

2015-09-17 Ireland Technology

Sydney Morning Herald   

What you get from iOS 9   
Sydney Morning Herald
Apple's mobile devices are getting free software updates, as iPhones and iPads receive battery improvements and a smarter virtual assistant. The new features and capabilities are primarily refinements rather than anything transformative, yet they are ...
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about iOS apps, iPhone 6s, Siri privacy and more   Firstpost
5 best iPhone features on Apple's iOS 9   NEWS.com.au
Apple users face issues upgrading to iOS 9 - 9to5Mac   Reuters India
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Squawka Football News   

Top 10 FIFA 16 Defensive Players   
Squawka Football News
EA Sports have released the top 10 FIFA 16 defensive players list with just one Premier League player making the list. Every year more and more emphasis seems to be placed on defending as EA try to tone down the amount of ridiculous goals that are ...

2015-09-17 Ireland Business

Irish Independent   

Rebranded Eircom is now worth 'much more' than €3.3bn   
Irish Independent
Eircom, whose name was changed yesterday to Eir, is worth more than the €3.3bn price tag placed on it earlier this year by an unnamed suitor, according to chief executive Richard Moat. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To.
Eircom unveils its €16m rebrand   Irish Examiner
Eircom becomes Eir in €16m rebranding exercise   Irish Times
Eircom rebrands as Eir in €16m move   RTE.ie
Siliconrepublic.com   
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Irish Times   

Boost for Coalition after fiscal watchdog backs budget   
Irish Times
The Government has received the informal blessing of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council for its outline budget plan but the body also warns against any move to increase the package. Its intervention is a boost for the Coalition as the council, which has ...
Fiscal watchdog backs €1.5bn budget plans   Irish Examiner
Ireland budget plans are economically prudent - fiscal watchdog   Reuters UK

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Irish Independent   

Prem Watsa's Fairfax to invest €70m in insurer FBD Holdings   
Irish Independent
Billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial is to invest €70m in FBD's 7pc ten-year bond. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Mr Watsa, who along with Wilbur Ross made a fortune after investing in Bank of Ireland ...

2015-09-17 Ireland Ireland

Irish Independent   

Farmer killed and twin injured in bull attack   
Irish Independent
A farmer died and his twin brother was seriously injured after being attacked by a bull on their farm. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Patrick Dowds (65) died at the scene of the incident at Toulette, near ...
Farmer killed and brother seriously injured by bull   Irish Examiner
Man dies after attack by bull on Donegal farm   RTE.ie
Man dies in attack by bull on farm in County Donegal   BBC News
Mirror.co.uk   
Belfast Telegraph   
TodayFM   
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Irish Times   

Same-sex civil partners will pay reduced marriage fee   
Irish Times
Same-sex couples already in civil partnerships will face a reduced fee if they decide to marry, the Government announced on Wednesday, as it agreed the Marriage Bill. Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald sought and was granted approval from the ...
Same-sex marriages to take place by November   Irish Examiner
First Irish gay marriages due this year as challenge defeated | Reuters   Firstpost
Gay marriages will be recognised in Ireland before the end of the year   Sunday World
Irish Independent   
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UTV Ireland   

Labour agree voting pact with Fine Gael   
UTV Ireland
The Labour party has agreed to a voting pact with Fine Gael ahead of the next General election. Fine Gael and Labour agree on voting pact. Share Share. Story by UTV Ireland Staff, Dublin. Labour TD's and Senators made the decision at their annual think ...

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Irish Examiner   

Left-wing parties merge ahead of vote   
Irish Examiner
A left-wing merger between the Anti Austerity Alliance and People Before Profit has created the newest force in Irish politics. With the looming general election in mind, the groups want to maximise their presence in the next Dáil to better their ...
Forming new left party as easy as building house of cards   Irish Times

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Irish Examiner   

Frenchman may have died following street assault   
Irish Examiner
Gardaí in Cork are trying to establish if a Frenchman died as a result of an alleged attack in the city centre. Lower Oliver Plunkett Street. They have made an appeal for people to come forward if they witnessed the attack on the 37-year-old man, which ...
Gardaí issue appeal following fatal assault in Cork   Irish Times
Man dies after alleged assault in Cork   RTE.ie
Homeless man dead after vicious broad daylight assault on city centre street   Irish Mirror
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Irish Examiner   

Berkeley victim Clodagh Cogley remembers lost pals   
Irish Examiner
One of the Irish students injured in the Berkeley balcony collapse yesterday marked three months since the tragedy by remembering her friends who died in the incident. Clodagh Cogley. On her personal Facebook page,Clodagh Cogley posted a message ...

2015-09-17 Ireland World

Irish Independent   

Hungarian police clash with migrants at Serbian border   
Irish Independent
Baton-wielding Hungarian riot police unleashed tear gas and water cannons against hundreds of refugees after they broke through a razor-wire fence and tried to surge into the country from Serbia.
Stones and tear gas fly as migrant tension erupts   Irish Times
UN Secretary General Criticizes Hungary's Treatment of Migrants   New York Times
Exhausted refugees tear gassed at border   Irish Examiner
NDTV   
BBC News   
Reuters Africa   
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Reuters   

Powerful quake hits off coast of Chile, some coastal flooding   
Reuters
SANTIAGO A magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit off the coast of Chile on Wednesday, shaking buildings in the capital city of Santiago and flooding some coastal areas under a tsunami warning. At least three people were killed by the quake about 280 km (175 ...