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# Security Alert

Disruption to Dublin-Belfast trains due to Lurgan security alert

Army ammunitions officers have been sent to the line at Lurgan, after a suspicious device was spotted there overnight.

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May 4th 2012, 7:39 AM

# One Year In

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: SMEs, credit for businesses

Small firms have long complained about the shortage of credit to get them up and running. How has Richard Bruton responded?

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Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM

# Enterprise

Enterprise Ireland scheme aims to create 100 companies annually

The government is launching a new multi-million euro scheme for entrepreneurs today.

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Feb 27th 2012, 7:45 AM

Voices

Column: Here’s why we need Hireland – and why it will work

Co-founder of jobs creation initiative Gerard O’Neill on why he and his friends wanted the national conversation to turn to job creation – not job losses.

Jan 28th 2012, 6:00 PM

Voices

Column: What is the secret of Silicon Valley? And can we bring it to Ireland?

Fine Gael TD Eoghan Murphy travelled to tech central in the US to figure out if Ireland can recreate that ecosystem for innovation and success. Rule 1 – stop writing reports and just get doing.

Oct 1st 2011, 10:00 AM

# Good News

€5.1 million in contracts secured by Irish firms in Oz

Forty five Irish companies journeyed to Australia to forge new business relationships and sign contracts.

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Sep 16th 2011, 6:26 PM

# JLCs

Seven Joint Labour Committees to be abolished

Only 6 out of the 13 current JLCs will survive – and while they “recognise” the “special position” of Sunday working, they can no longer set premium rates for it.

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Jul 28th 2011, 4:25 PM

# Construction

Major construction company goes into liquidation

The Cork-based company Bowen Construction has began operations in 1968 and employed approximately 70 people.

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Jul 25th 2011, 9:59 PM

# labour laws

Restaurants chief calls for end to "ridiculous 1940s" style Sunday pay premium

CEO of Irish Restaurants Association says Sunday premium paid to workers is crippling industry – while employees’ union and Joan Burton fear proposal to cut it will lead to hardship for low-earners.

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May 26th 2011, 4:12 PM