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Ronan McGovern, Patrician Secondary School, Newbridge, Co Kildare, after receiving nine A1s in his Leaving Certificate results yesterday. His were the best results in Ireland.

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Morris to target Garda culture of indiscipline
Trenchant criticism of a culture of indiscipline within An Garda Síochána generally and of individual members of the force is expected today in three reports from the Morris tribunal. Christine Newman and Stephen Collins report

Impact of prison cutbacks highlighted in reports
Cutbacks across the prison system have forced the closure of education and rehabilitation facilities in already overcrowded institutions beset with drug addiction, a series of new reports obtained by The Irish Times reveals. Conor Lally reports
Minister backs bonus points system for maths and science
Minister for Education Mary Hanafin has moved to back a new system of bonus CAO points for Leaving Cert grades in maths and science, amid increasing concern about the fall-off in student interest in these key areas, writes Seán Flynn , Education Editor

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Siptu vote paves way for pay deal to be ratified
Siptu, the State's largest union, has voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new national partnership agreement, paving the way for its formal ratification by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) next month. p
Soldiers' pardon gladly received
The decision of the British government to pardon the 306 soldiers, including 26 from Ireland, who were executed during the first World War, has been welcomed by Irish politicians and by the Shot at Dawn Campaign. p
Department rejects plans for 'green' cement
The Department of the Environment has refused to support Office of Public Works (OPW) proposals on the use of environmentally friendly cement in public building projects. p
HSE to allocate €5m to tackle MRSA
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has said it will allocate €5 million to the area of hospital-acquired infections and employ 52 new staff to tackle the problem "as soon as possible". p
Former Ferns curate on 35 indecent assault charges
A former curate of the Diocese of Ferns has been charged with 35 counts of indecent assault. James Doyle, who held the post of curate at Clonard Church in Co Wexford from 1979 to 1990 met with members of the local gardaí at Wexford Garda station earlier this week. p
DUP accused of intransigence on police powers
DUP intransigence is blocking the transfer of policing and justice powers to a restored Stormont Assembly, Sinn Féin has alleged. p
Taxi drivers' concerns aired at meeting
A national meeting of taxi drivers to discuss the escalation of their dispute with the taxi regulator, Ger Deering, continued late into last night at the National Stadium in Dublin. p
Tournament on show down to a tee
This September's Ryder Cup in the K Club in tandem with the World Hall of Fame exhibition, which opened yesterday at the National Museum in Collins Barracks, Dublin, will demonstrably put Ireland at the centre of the "dodgy sweater" universe this autumn. p
Vintage vans on parade
A coastal convoy of Volkswagens will help raise funds for two charities, writes John Collins p

World

Panic attack on aircraft causes major security alert
US: A woman panicking from claustrophobia forced a Washington-bound flight from London to make an emergency landing in Boston yesterday, sparking a major security alert. p
Hizbullah gets $150m rebuilding effort under way
MIDDLE EAST: For 34 days they doggedly fought off the mighty Israeli army but, as a three-day-old ceasefire gathers momentum, Hizbullah's hardened fighters are swapping their missile launchers for spades, brooms and briefcases of cash. p
Ireland to attend critical UN meeting today
UN: Plans to establish a peacekeeping force of up to 15,000 soldiers in Lebanon will be discussed at a potentially critical meeting between UN officials and representatives of member states, including Ireland, at UN headquarters in New York today. p
West is in global war with terrorists - UK survey
BRITAIN: Nearly three-quarters of the British people believe the West is in a global war with Islamic terrorists who threaten their way of life, while fewer than a quarter suspect politicians of exaggerating the terrorist threat. p

Finance

Chadwick set to take over marina in €18m deal
Businessman Michael Chadwick is set to take over Dún Laoghaire marina in an €18 million deal. Mr Chadwick, better-known as executive chairman of builders providers and DIY specialists Grafton, is buying out his fellow shareholders in Marina Marketing and Management, which operates the 500-berth yacht and boat marina in the port. p
Open skies delay to hit Aer Lingus sale plan
Plans for the sale of Aer Lingus in September have suffered a setback with its long haul expansion plans caught up in wrangling between US and EU negotiators. p
Threat of US interest rate hikes recedes
The prospect of more US interest rate rises receded further yesterday as July inflation data showed price pressures continuing to ease. p

Sport

Dam bursts as touch of Klaas sinks Ireland
Rep of Ireland 0 Netherlands 4: Having gone out of his way to emphasise during the past few days that the squad he'll bring to Germany may be no stronger than the injury-ravaged one present at Lansdowne Road last night, Steve Staunton will be more anxious than ever to see Shay Given, Robbie Keane, Richard Dunne and Damien Duff back in action in time for what might otherwise be a very uncomfortable trip to Stuttgart. p
Kerry are unchanged as Russell holds place
Kerry have resisted the urge to make changes to the side that defeated Armagh in that titanic quarter-final the week before last. It means Mike Frank Russell is retained at corner forward against Cork on Sunday despite some speculation he might lose out although the injury to Bryan Sheehan limited manager Jack O'Connor's options in attack. p
Course is clear for unsinkable Towey
Rowing World Championships: Seven months ago Gearóid Towey flew into Dublin Airport and straight into a media scrum. With crewmate Ciarán Lewis he had capsized in stormy seas in an attempt to row the Atlantic. Everybody wanted a piece of him. p

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Morris to target Garda culture of indiscipline

Impact of prison cutbacks highlighted in reports

Minister backs bonus points system for maths and science

Head2Head

Business poll

Education

Siptu vote paves way for pay deal to be ratified

Soldiers' pardon gladly received

Department rejects plans for 'green' cement

HSE to allocate €5m to tackle MRSA

Former Ferns curate on 35 indecent assault charges

DUP accused of intransigence on police powers

Taxi drivers' concerns aired at meeting

Tournament on show down to a tee

Vintage vans on parade

Panic attack on aircraft causes major security alert

Hizbullah gets $150m rebuilding effort under way

Ireland to attend critical UN meeting today

West is in global war with terrorists - UK survey

Chadwick set to take over marina in €18m deal

Open skies delay to hit Aer Lingus sale plan

Threat of US interest rate hikes recedes

Dam bursts as touch of Klaas sinks Ireland

Kerry are unchanged as Russell holds place

Course is clear for unsinkable Towey

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