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Tens of thousands of people were sent for adoption around the 1950s after their mothers were deemed too young or unfit

Forcibly adopted women demand files

Two women who lived for years not knowing they had been forcibly adopted have called for official State records to be opened to try and trace their birth mothers.

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Hopes dashed of bank debt deal

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Hopes for a deal to ease Ireland's bank debt before the Budget have been dashed, with the Taoiseach hinting it could be the new year before it takes effect.

Oil licence decision condemned

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Environmentalists have accused the Government of operating lax oil exploration regimes after clearing the way for an energy company to drill just 6km offshore.

Narrow Water blast evidence 'good'

Thursday, 4 October 2012

The former head of the Irish Republic's forensic state laboratory has said he is surprised no-one was ever prosecuted for the IRA killing of 18 British soldiers.

Teachers' exam abolition fears

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Teachers' unions have expressed fears that abolishing exams in the junior certificate could erode parents' trust in the education system.

Renewable energy jobs boost claim

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Thirty thousand jobs could be created in the renewable energy sector if the Government implements a series of radical reforms, experts have claimed.

Suspected Real IRA bomb maker held

Thursday, 4 October 2012

A suspected pipe bomb maker for the Real IRA has been detained by gardai over a gangland feud involving organised crime gangs and the dissident group.

Garda seize guns at traveller site

Thursday, 4 October 2012

One man has been arrested and guns and ammunition have been seized in a garda raid.

US electronics firm creates 30 jobs

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Thirty jobs are being created by a US electronics firm in Cork.

Binman killed in back of truck

Thursday, 4 October 2012

A refuse collector has been killed after becoming stuck in the back of a bin truck.

Barroso stands by bailout deal

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

European leaders will be told to stick to a deal to ease Ireland's bank debt burden, European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso has said.

New head for Church of Ireland

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Richard Clarke has been elected head of the Church of Ireland.

Ninety healthcare jobs facing axe

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

A global healthcare company is to cut its workforce by up to 90 over the next six months.

Four quizzed in murder inquiry

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Four men have been arrested and a car impounded by gardai hunting the killer of gangster John Wilson.

Quinn family 'still controls firms'

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Bankrupt billionaire Sean Quinn and his family remain in control of several companies within its multi-million euro international property empire, the former Anglo Irish Bank has claimed.

Unemployment rate stays unchanged

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

The unemployment rate has remained unchanged at 14.8%, official figures have revealed

Taoiseach vows backing for Reilly

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

The Taoiseach has pledged his absolute support to embattled Health Minister James Reilly, as discontent begins to build within Labour ranks.

Pharmaceuticals firm brings 44 jobs

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

A pharmaceuticals firm is to create 44 jobs in Dublin.

AIB increases mortgage rate again

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Bailed-out Allied Irish Banks (AIB) is to hike its variable mortgage rate by 0.5%.

Abuse cases humiliating for victims

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Almost 30 sex offenders who carried out attacks on children in their own families underwent treatment last year, a charity has revealed.

Union opposing allowances cuts

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Members of the Defence Forces have warned it is unacceptable for allowances paid in lieu of overtime to be assessed for cuts.

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