Future of Olympic torch relay to be discussed

"The Irish Olympic Council has said the Irish team and its athletes will be taking part in the Beijing Olympic games regardless of any political or diplomatic boycott that could be staged.Under the Olympic Charter sport and politics always remain separate. The Irish Olympic...

Ireland's new foreign project: Timor-Leste

"Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern named Timor-Leste as a test case for a new Conflict Resolution Unit in his department. The plan is to assist the tiny Asian nation to make the transition to a functioning democracy. But as RTÉ journalist Anne-Marie Green...

Aer Lingus imposes pay freeze in cost-cutting plan

"Aer Lingus has imposed an immediate pay freeze on all staff until a cost-cutting plan has been implemented. Even though employees were promised increases totalling 7.5 per cent under the "Towards 2016" pay agreement...

Irish In Training For EU Battlegroups

"The first group of Irish soldiers to participate in EU battlegroups are currently undergoing training for the new units. Chief of Staff Lt Gen Dermot Earley said the battlegroups will be ready to serve at short...

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