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An Taoiseach will officially open the group's new ?10m Power Tower headquarters in Clonskeagh this morning. Photograph: Dara MacD?naill/The Irish Times

An Taoiseach will officially open the group's new €10m Power Tower headquarters in Clonskeagh this morning. Photograph: Dara MacDónaill/The Irish Times

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Gardaí believe boy (16) shot by mistake GARDAÍ BELIEVE a 16-year-old boy shot and seriously injured in a gangland attack in Dublin was shot by mistake because he was standing beside the person who gardaí believe was the intended target when the gunman opened fire.
Concern expressed over alleged abuse by gardaí AN OFFICIAL report has expressed concern about a serious allegation of mistreatment by gardaí during the return of a young person to the State’s only detention centre for children.
Republic fifth most expensive state in EU THE REPUBLIC is the fifth most expensive country in the European Union with people paying 17 per cent more than the EU average for goods and services, a Central Statistics Office report has found.
Brazil's president tells Higgins of her wish to see euro zone survive crisis BRAZIL’S PRESIDENT Dilma Rousseff expressed her strong desire to see the euro zone survive during talks with President Michael D Higgins in Brasília, counselling patience with Greece and Spain.

Other stories

Toyota recalls 36,000 cars in Ireland over faulty window switch TOYOTA IS recalling 36,000 cars in Ireland as part of a major global recall of 7.4 million vehicles. It relates to a fault with the electric window switches.
Cruelty agency says find one of biggest in years IT IS believed that about 50 puppies found in two cars in Dublin on Tuesday evening were being sent to the UK from Irish puppy farms.
Free golf trip for wounded US troops MORE THAN 40 Irish tourism operators have given their services free to a group of wounded US soldiers who arrive in Ireland today on a unique golfing tour.
BBC 'Ripper' drama shown to Irish cast THE IRISH cast and crew of the BBC drama Ripper Street were given the first opportunity last night to see the finished series, which was shot entirely in Dublin.
Science Gallery bets all on risky show IRELAND’S ERSTWHILE elite of bankers and speculators would provide ideal test subjects for one of the four exhibitions that will go on display at Trinity College Dublin’s Science Gallery next year.
Letter reveals list of 88 allowances to be abolished ANALYSIS: LAST MONTH the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin faced strong criticism when his long-promised review of public service allowances appeared to backfire badly.
FG to spend €150,000 on referendum campaign FINE GAEL will spend at least €150,000 on its children’s referendum campaign. The party’s director of elections Leo Varadkar said the result cannot be taken for granted.
Writers turn page for suicide charity BOOKER-WINNING author Anne Enright last night spoke of the widespread aversion to and shame at the subject of suicide.
MP calls for action to boost North's economy THE BRITISH government must not use the issue of corporation tax to hold back on action to “kick-start” the Northern Ireland economy, Ed Balls, British shadow chancellor of the exchequer, has warned.
£26m jobs initiative for teachers and health staff UP TO 230 newly qualified teachers and 50 health workers could be employed under a £26 million initiative in Northern Ireland, which was announced by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.
Varadkar warns against 'kite-flying' MINISTER FOR Transport Leo Varadkar has cautioned his Government colleagues against “flying kites” after a Minister of State suggested private schools could not expect State support to continue at present levels.
Profound and positive change took root despite all the obstacles and doubt VATICAN ii +50: Even Ian Paisley felt drawn to be in Rome at a time of great energy, writes Bishop MICHAEL SMITH, who attended every day of the Vatican II sessions
Official in contact with PAC clerk to clarify remit THE GOVERNMENT has rejected claims of interference in the work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) made by its chairman, Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness.
Reilly failed to answer Dáil question MINISTER FOR Health James Reilly failed to answer a Dáil question about the controversial primary care centres he announced earlier this year, Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett has ruled.
Smithwick Tribunal may seek further extension THE SMITHWICK Tribunal is expected to tell the Clerk of the Dáil it has no option but to seek a further extension of its deadline following evidence that one of its key witnesses will be unfit to return until next year.
Iranians lift ban on Irish beef imposed due to BSE fears in 1996 The Iranian ban on Irish beef imports has been lifted and the trade will resume as soon as some minor technicalities are ironed out, Iran’s ambassador to Ireland told the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade yesterday.
Man jailed for running over tennis player A man has been jailed for running over a talented tennis player because of an earlier argument with her boyfriend. Lee Dillon (25) was already disqualified from driving when he hit the woman in his BMW X5 jeep. She was dragged along the road and suffered a broken wrist, nerve damage and scarring.
Davy Stockbrokers to advise Government on lottery licence The Government is to appoint Davy Stockbrokers as its special adviser to the upcoming lottery tendering process. The Dublin-based brokerage was one of nine applicants considered for the role by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
TDs on Dáil technical group 'furious' at Independent's move to be readmitted Independent TD Mick Wallace has sought to be readmitted to the Dáil’s technical group.

In the Courts

Garda to be spared assault conviction A PROBATIONER garda will be spared a criminal conviction and a possible jail sentence for attacking two female colleagues, who intervened when a drunken “mess” fight got out of hand, if he pays €1,000 to charity.
Promoter secures order against book by former partner of Gerry Ryan THE HIGH Court has granted an interim order on consent restraining the sale and distribution of the autobiography of Melanie Verwoerd, the former partner of late RTÉ broadcaster Gerry Ryan.
Kavanagh has long record of success as promoter MUSIC IMPRESARIO Dave Kavanagh (56) is one of the longest-running and most successful promoters in the Irish show business scene.
Firm's internal inquiry into claims of rudeness may proceed MOBILE PHONE technology company Adaptive has been awarded the costs of an unsuccessful High Court attempt by a senior vice-president of the firm for an injunction stopping an allegedly potentially biased inquiry into allegations that she was rude and unprofessional to two customers.

Dail Report

Public service workforce still too large, says Howlin INITIAL REPORTS from some Government departments are indicating a high number of surplus staff in some areas, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said.
Mattie confuses cute blondes . . . and 'Playboy' of western world DÁIL SKETCH: Rosanna Kenny on the cover of ‘Playboy’ and Enda Davison on ‘Time’? The mind boggles
McGrath says public sector costs 'the elephant in the room' AN INDEPENDENT TD has called for a reduction in the pay and pensions of senior public servants, Cabinet and Oireachtas members and former ministers.
Kenny praises Tallaght hospital TALLAGHT HOSPITAL was “transforming itself into what we want it to be”, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said in the Dáil, describing Government health policy as “generational reform”.
Allowances subsumed into pay, says Howlin ABOLISHING ALL public sector allowances would have taken €4,000 out of the pocket of every garda and thousands of euro from teachers and firefighters, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin said.
Labour archive donated to National Library THE LABOUR Party had never turned away from a challenge, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore said in Dublin last night.
MacSharry wants health officials to apologise STEPS SHOULD be taken to prevail on two senior officials to apologise to the Irish people for the “flippant and disrespectful way” in which they had addressed the Dáil Public Accounts Committee last Tuesday, Fianna Fáil health spokesman Marc MacSharry said.

Regional News

Cancer was missed three times, court told A WOMAN who was assured three times that she did not have breast cancer, and whose invasive cancer was only diagnosed 19 months after being first referred to hospital, has brought a High Court action seeking damages over the delay in her diagnosis.
Gardaí discover cannabis growing factory in Donegal GARDAÍ SAY it may be some time before they know the full value of a major cannabis factory discovered close to Malin town in Co Donegal, Ireland’s most northerly town.
Auction of 345-acre Longford farm good gauge of agricultural land prices THE AUCTION of a 345-acre non-residential farm in Co Longford should act as a good gauge for agricultural land prices in Ireland.
Athletes give chase to jewel thief A bungling thief who thought he had got away with a €1,000 bracelet from a jeweller’s shop didn’t count on the staff being marathon runners who caught him less than 200m from the premises.
Bad weather sees organic farmers having difficulties sourcing feed Organic farmers are facing increasing difficulties in sourcing organic feed for their animals because of the bad summer weather, the Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association has warned.
Former Christian Brother faces 138 assault charges The case against a former Christian Brother who is facing more than 100 charges of indecently assaulting young boys in Limerick has been further adjourned to allow for the completion of a book of evidence.
Accused denies rape and indecent assault charges A 71-year-old Kerryman has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Tralee, charged with the rape and indecent assault of a young girl 40 years ago. The offences are alleged to have occurred between April 1969 and April 1975.
Asylum centre with 273 residents to close in weeks An asylum centre is to close in Galway because it would cost the State €2 million to keep almost 300 residents housed there next year. However, the decision to close Lisbrook House on the outskirts of Galway city has been criticised.

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