Damien English, TD

The negotiations commenced in Clonakilty on Tuesday morning and were hosted by Ireland, who in its role of Presidency of the EU, co-ordinated the EU position in these international negotiations.

Sky is already employing 450 people here in Ireland in its customer-service centre and within six months will increase that to 800 people.

The boundary commission's findings were published some time ago but the new year presents a good opportunity to debate proposals for reform of the political system, at least on a geographical basis.

The boundary commission's findings were published some time ago but the new year presents a good opportunity to debate proposals for reform of the political system, at least on a geographical basis.

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has today (Thursday) said that HMV staff should be paid before the company’s creditors. Deputy Byrne was speaking after it emerged that staff at the troubled music retailer have not been paid for hours worked over Christmas.

These products were already withdrawn by the company from the market. Samples of raw ingredients were also tested.

The boundary commission's findings were published some time ago but the new year presents a good opportunity to debate proposals for reform of the political system, at least on a geographical basis.