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Metro Éireann : 01.03.12

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Taxi driver held over â€˜knifeâ€™ attack

15:10 | 01.03.12

An immigrant taxi driver has been remanded in custody over an alleged knife attack at an address in Clonee in which a pregnant woman was stabbed.

â€˜Racist remarksâ€™ ex-mayor loses FG party whip

15:10 | 01.03.12

A FINE GAEL COUNCILLOR who made racist remarks about his black African constituents has lost the party whip – but has not been expelled from the party.

Bangladeshis celebrate mother tongue in Dublin

15:09 | 01.03.12

The most celebrated day in Bangladesh had its own celebrations in Dublin on 21 February, as a large gathering at the Garden of Remembrance began a colourful rally down O’Connell Street to the GPO, festooned with banners and a replica of the Bangladeshi

Cenafriq dance troupe looks to grow its ranks

15:09 | 01.03.12

A multicultural dance group that aims to link African cultural dance with contemporary styles is looking for female dancers and singers from all nationalities to join its growing list of performers.

Islamic finance conference set for Dublin this summer

15:09 | 01.03.12

A MAJOR CONFERENCE on Islamic finance and investments will take place at Dublin’s Convention Centre in early June.

â€˜Whatâ€™s in your mind and heart lasts foreverâ€™

15:08 | 01.03.12

An activist and teacher turned diplomat, Peteris Karlis Elferts entered politics in the early 1990s with a stint in the Latvian parliament, serving as secretary for a variety of ministries, as well as an adviser to the prime minister. Now Latvia’s

NGO forum in capital reviews Irelandâ€™s commitment to aid and human rights By Daniel Pelu

15:08 | 01.03.12

A Top priority for Ireland is a review of the White Paper on Irish Aid, according to the Department of Trade and Foreign Affairs at its 12th NGO Forum on Human Rights recently.

Wicklow pupils scoop top prize in Our World Irish Aid Awards

15:07 | 01.03.12

Sixth class pupils of Sacred Heart National School in Aughrim, Co Wicklow were declared the overall winners of the Our World Irish Aid Awards at a ceremony in Dublin Castle last week. Minister of State for Trade and Development, Joe Costello, presented

Report highlights barriers to welfare faced by immigrants

15:07 | 01.03.12

UNFAIR BARRIERS are preventing some immigrants from accessing social protection payments, says a new report.

Immigrant investor schemes could herald a â€˜new eraâ€™

15:07 | 01.03.12

A solicitor has praised the Government for hastening a “new era” in its approach to immigration through two new investment and entrepreneur schemes that will grant participants renewable residency periods.

Second phase of national HIV prevention plan is launched

15:06 | 01.03.12

Last week saw the launch of the second phase of the National HIV Prevention and Sexual Awareness programme for gay men, launched by the HSE and the Gay Health Network (GHN).

Jobseekers must be at â€˜top of the queueâ€™ for new work - Taoiseach

15:06 | 01.03.12

Jobseekers who want to continue receiving welfare support must actively seek work and engage with employment or training services, the Taoiseach has said.

NUJ slams NI First Ministerâ€™s â€˜disingenousâ€™ attack on media

15:05 | 01.03.12

THE IRISH secretary of the NUJ has dismissed as “naïve” and “disingenuous” the attack by the Northern Ireland First Minister on media coverage in the North.

Ambassador reassures Nigerian community

15:05 | 01.03.12

The Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland has urged his compatriots here to remain law abiding and to respect one another.

Fifty-five years of freedom for Ghana - but corruption remains a problem

15:05 | 01.03.12

This weekend, Ghanaians at home and abroad will celebrate the 55th anniversary of their homeland’s independence day with mixed feelings.

Justice Minister reviews laws on prostitution

15:04 | 01.03.12

The Government is currently reviewing Ireland’s laws on prostitution, with the aim of strengthening the protection of vulnerable persons, including women trafficked from Europe and Africa, the Minister of Justice has said.

Still work to be done

15:04 | 01.03.12

It’s been a busy year for Dublin Lord Mayor Andrew Montague, what with his full list of events - and getting engaged to fiancée Sinéad last October. But even though his term ends this June, he says he won’t rest on his laurels. He tells

A motherâ€™s work is never done

15:04 | 01.03.12

Pastor Caroline Adebayo-Oke RCCG Jesus Centre, Dublin 12

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