Daily updated Irish National News from http://www.build.ie http://www.4ni.co.uk/news.asp 12/03/2010 : 23:59:22 The Robert Hamill Inquiry in the North has published a brief interim report today.It recommends that the Public Prosecution Service should look again at an earlier decision not to pursue a case against an ex RUC officer.The NI Director of Public Prosecution's decision was taken in March 2004 to discontinue the prosecution of former Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) Reserve Constable Robert Atkin..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108291 12/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108291 The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen has said that the Government is willing to hold talks with the social partners on a "realistic basis".His comments come as public sector-unions step up their campaign against the pay cuts from December's Budget.Strike action is set to hit various public services including hospitals in the coming weeks with support staff at seven hospitals in Dublin due to hold a two ..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108272 12/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108272 Although a celebration of the Irish patron saint, the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen visit to the United States which starts today is to have a strong economic dimension.In between the green beer and shamrocks, a trade mission to Silicon Valley and Washington DC involving more than 75 Irish companies, and meetings with leading US companies are planned.It will culminate in summit talks with President B..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108281 12/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108281 Foreign couples in the Irish Republic are caught up in a diplomatic row after being told their marriage status is not legal.Some 3,000 marriages over the past three years are null and void because they were performed in foreign embassies.The problem has caused a diplomatic row between the Irish government and a number of European Union states.The decision also affects the citizens of non-EU ..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108265 12/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108265 Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is to run Terminal 2 following a decision to terminate the facility management procurement process relating to Dublin Airport.Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey announced the news this week and said that the DDA can do so within a 'benchmark' set by the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR). Minister Dempsey explained: "I was keen to pursue the option of a ..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108278 12/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108278 A 45-year-old man is alleged to have admitted to gardaí in interview that he had sex with his own son's girlfriend after offering her a lift home.He has claimed she "came onto" him however and denies in court raping her.He told gardaí it was a "sick" situation and said he was "totally confused and stressed" but has pleaded not guilty to raping and sexually assaulting the then 18-year-old woman..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108282 12/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108282 One of the last initiatives to be undertaken by the man currently responsible for policing and justice matters has been launched.While the Stormont Minister who takes up the devolved portfolio covering policing will make the final decision, the NIO has opened consultation on its proposals to strengthen policing and community safety. Published by Criminal Justice Minister Paul Goggins, (pictured)..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108276 12/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108276 Two men were being questioned last night following a third so-called 'head shop' being hit by fire.Firemen were called to the Yutopia store on Connolly Street in Sligo at around 12.30am on Thursday morning.It has emerged today that extensive smoke damage was caused to the town centre premises, which is also an adult shop.Hours later the men, aged 21 and 31, were arrested and taken to Sligo G..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108275 12/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108275 'Real' Travel ChaosMany thousands of commuters face travel delays today after a major signalling fault on a rail line. Irish Rail said all services on a number of main routes are suspended until further notice. They include the northern commuter line, between Dublin and Belfast, the Dublin to Sligo line and Dart services to and from Malahide.Murder ChargeGardai in the Bridewell, Dublin inves..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108266 12/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108266 Falling consumer prices - down 3.2% in the year to February - means the rate of deflation continued to ease across the State.New data from the Central Statistics Office showed today that the annual rate of deflation peaked in October at 6.6% before falling back to 5.7% in November and 5% in December.The most significant decreases were seen in prices for clothing and footwear, housing, water, e..... http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108252 11/03/2010 : 23:59:23 http://www.build.ie/national_news.asp?newsid=108252