Lee knew of potential FG role, says Kenny
Enda Kenny has said he made it perfectly plain that he would look to George Lee to be a minister if the party was in Govt following the next general election.
New EU Commission approved
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to approve the next European Commission.
Drugs, cash & imitation firearms seized
Drugs, cash and a number of imitation firearms have been seized during searches in Cork.
Toyota recalls over 430,000 hybrid cars
Toyota is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars due to braking problems.
Banks need to lend to businesses - Honohan
Ireland?s commercial banks need to refocus their attention on lending to small and medium enterprises, says the Central Bank governor.
High Court approves disability settlement
The High Court has approved a settlement of ?500,000 to an eight-year-old girl who was born with disabilities allegedly caused by prescription drugs.
Ranelagh murder trial opens in Dublin
A man accused of murdering a 28-year-old woman at a flat in Dublin city just over a year ago has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court.
D&B to create 100 jobs in Dublin
D&B, formerly known as Dun and Bradstreet, is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin as it sets up a business operations centre in the city.
Cannabis plants seized in Co Meath
Two men have been arrested following the seizure of cannabis plants and cannabis herb during a planned house search in Ashbourne.
Retail sales fell by 14% in 2009
The Central Statistics Office has estimated that the volume of retail sales last year fell by just over 14% compared with 2008.
Three held over PSNI officer's murder
Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Constable Stephen Carroll in Craigavon, Co Armagh, last year.
Local opposition to Navan hospital changes
The HSE has announced that ambulances will no longer take trauma patients to Our Lady's Hospital in Navan in emergencies from Friday.
Men more likely to leave school early - CSO
A report from the CSO says women are more likely to have a third-level qualification.
Abuse survivors write to Pope
Survivors of clerical sexual abuse have written an open letter to Pope Benedict XVI as Irish bishops prepare to meet him in the Vatican.
Council to debate Dublin speed limit
Dublin City Council is to debate a motion to drop the 30km/h speed limit in Dublin's core city centre area.
Man dies in Co Westmeath crash
A man has been killed and another man is in a serious condition in hospital following a road accident in Co Westmeath.
Group to examine NI parading
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have appointed a working group to examine the issue of parading in Northern Ireland.