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Angola erupts again

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Niamh Connolly, Political Correspondent

Having lost two cabinet ministers in three weeks - Willie O'Dea and Martin Cullen - Brian Cowen is hardly likely to allow his Dáil position to be further weakened by axing his health minister

Top medical professionals dispute extent of x-ray crisis

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Susan Mitchell

Medical professionals stress that x-rays do not have to be reviewed by radiologists in all cases

Hiqa blames lack of powers for not acting

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Susan Mitchell

The independent body responsible for monitoring safety and accountability in the health service said its failure to intervene at Tallaght Hospital could be explained by its lack of statutory inspection powers.

Serious questions raised over vetting of foster carers

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

The state is obliged to do background checks on individuals before paying them to look after a child, write Ian Kehoe and John Burke

Serious questions raised over vetting of foster carers

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

The state is obliged to do background checks on individuals before paying them to look after a child, write Ian Kehoe and John Burke

Four steps to the banking big bang

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Cliff Taylor

Nama transfers are about to start, and the government is readying cash to recapitalise the banks

No holiday from problems

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Pat Leahy, Political Editor

Cabinet ministers will be looking forward to their St Patrick's Day trips abroad, but the dire problems facing Brian Cowen's imperilled government will be just as pronounced when they return

Sinn Féin pushing end to partition as an economic panacea

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Pat Leahy, Political Editor

The Sinn Féin economic policy lauded by delegates at last weekend's ard fheis rests on three pillars: end partition, increase taxes and borrowing, and then increase public spending.

ACTION STATIONS

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Nicola Cooke

Negotiations aimed at averting strikes by public sector workers continue this weekend, but it remains to be seen whether a deal can be struck

Rebuilding partnership will require realism and sacrifices

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Pat Leahy, Political Editor

If there is to be any progress, the unions must accept the government's assurance that last year's pay cuts will not be reversed

Start-ups hold their own

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Dick O’Brien

The profile of entrepreneurs has changed due to the recession, with experience coming to the fore, says Enterprise Ireland

Taskforce plan is a flight of pure fantasy

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Colm McCarthy

Substituting targets for policy is expensive escapism, distracting attention from the need to cut costs

The energy to succeed

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Gavin Daly

Having survived the collapse of a multimillion-dollar deal, Norman Crowley is back in business with Danu and Crowley Carbon

Compliance firm opens in US

2010-03-14T00:00:00+01:00

By Gavin Daly

An Irish firm that helps companies to meet the requirements of a range of legislation is expanding into the US after an upsurge in business last year.