Event: Christmas break

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news

Varadkar: No closure of Emergency Departments planned

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admits that he is “shocked” by the overcrowding in emergency department (ED) wards, but says no closure of emergency hospital facilities is planned.

news

People flock to switch campaign in wake of broadband and energy price hikes

soccer

Festivities curtailed as La Liga stars travel the world

comment-analysis

New party in a shifting landscape

rugby

Win keeps Garryowen top of Division 1A

business

Italian bond auctions ease Eurozone fears

New rules must strike a balance

WE may be immersed in the Christmas break but for the players and management of the provincial sides, it represents one of the busiest periods of the year.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2011

Water restrictions continue in many parts

Water restrictions are still in place in many parts of the country tonight.

Tue, 04 Jan, 2011

Iraq Inquiry to resume today

The Iraq Inquiry will resume public hearings in the UK today following the Christmas break, with further evidence about the efforts to stabilise the country in the wake of the 2003 invasion.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2010

Lenihan adds 2 more to NAMA board

FORMER Revenue chairman Frank Daly and outgoing IMF consultant Stephen Seelig have been appointed to the board of NAMA by Finance Minister Brian Lenihan.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2009

Dáil returns to business after six-week Christmas break

The Dáil formally returns to business today following its six-week Christmas break.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2009

FTSE down

The FTSE 100 Index drifted downwards today with little momentum for trading in the approach to the Christmas break.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2008

Consultation promise over health budget cuts

Management and staff will be fully consulted on a plan to slash €1bn from the health services budget next year, the Taoiseach said today.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2008

Thousands return home after Christmas break

Hundreds of thousands of people will be on the move again today as many return to mainland Europe and beyond after the Christmas break.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2007

More than 50 suspected drink driving offences as clampdown continues

MORE than 50 motorists were caught on suspicion of drink driving over Christmas Day and St Stephen’s Day, according to garda figures.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2006

Oil prices rise amid Iran crackdown fears

Oil prices rose today amid concern at Iran’s reaction to tough United Nations sanctions aimed at tempering the country’s nuclear programme.

Tue, 26 Dec, 2006

Slight fall for FTSE

Shares in medical device maker Smith & Nephew offered some cheer today as the London market headed to the Christmas break with a whimper.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2006

Air passengers urged to arrive early for flights

Travellers are being urged to leave plenty of extra time at airports today as thousands return home following the Christmas break.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2005

Tough tests ahead for Govt after Dáil break

The Government faces a series of tough political tests when the 29th Dail resumes after its five-week Christmas break today.

Wed, 26 Jan, 2005

Horse trading

Political Correspondent Fionnan Sheahan examines the PAC inquiry findings into Charlie McCreevy’s fast-tracking of €15 million worth of funding for a project in his Co Kildare heartland.

Wed, 31 Mar, 2004

School break: the aim is to be consistent

THERE has been much comment, not to mention some very creative newspaper headlines, in recent days about the Christmas holiday arrangements in schools.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2003

McCreevy fast-tracked Kildare project funds

CHARLIE McCREEVY indicated his support for the building of an event centre in his Kildare heartland, using taxpayers money, before any application was made to the Government for funding.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2003

Highfield halt Waterpark’s run

Waterpark 13 Highfield 21

Mon, 13 Jan, 2003

FTSE loses ground after Christmas break

Investors recovering from the Christmas break suffered a blow today as the FTSE 100 Index lost more ground.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2002

FTSE fizzles out before Christmas break

Trading on the London market fizzled out today as the City packed up for the festive break.

Tue, 24 Dec, 2002

Footsie dips ahead of holiday

The FTSE 100 Index is down 6.6 points at 3930.3 as traders wind down for the Christmas break.

Tue, 24 Dec, 2002