| Serena WTA Tour absence is extended Serena Williams' absence from the WTA Tour will continue into October after she announced her withdrawal from tournaments in Tokyo and Beijing. rte.ie |
New standards blamed for nursing home closures Private nursing homes are being driven out of business because of the cost of implementing new quality standards, according to a new survey. rte.ie |
President McAleese begins Danish visit President Mary McAleese is beginning a three-day official visit to Denmark. rte.ie |
Labour MEP questions EU over AIB all-clear A Labour MEP is to write to the EU Competition Commissioner to find out why the Commission gave Allied Irish Bank the all clear in July only for the bank to require billions earlier this month. feeds.breakingnews.ie |
Duo added to Ireland squad for autumn Tests Connacht prop Brett Wilkinson and Leinster back Luke Fitzgerald have both been added to the Ireland squad ahead of of the Guinness Series in November. rte.ie |