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		Government prepares boost for homebuyers 17 August 2008 By Pat Leahy and Cliff Taylor

The government is considering moves to spur activity in the housing market, as part of a package of measures to stimulate the economy.

Cancer director promises to clear waiting lists for radiotherapy
17 August 2008 By Susan Mitchell

Waiting lists for cancer patients needing radiotherapy will be eradicated by the end of the year, according to Prof Tom Keane, director of the National Cancer Control Programme.

Complaints start to flood in
17 August 2008 By Nicola Cooke

Government plans to deal with flooding are ‘‘too little, too late’’, according to a leading Irish climatologist, who said more frequent flooding is likely in Ireland.

NEWS FEATURES

Solving the state’s housing dilemma
17 August 2008 By Cliff Taylor
The government is being pushed from all sides to act on the stagnant property market, but there is a risk that any moves could just make things worse.

O’Keeffe kicks a wasps’ nest
17 August 2008
He just wanted to ‘start a debate’, but reaction to the Minister for Education’s hint of the possible return of third-level fees has already been heated, writes Pat Leahy, Political Editor.

NEWS FEATURES

Taxpayer ‘can no longer foot the bill’
17 August 2008
Third-level students may soon be faced with fees or student loans, writes Nicola Cooke.

Finding the cure for cancer care
17 August 2008 By Susan Mitchell
More GP involvement and a national network of diagnostic clinics are priorities for Prof Tom Keane in implementing the government’s cancer control strategy.

THE MARKET

Quinn’s Anglo interest may have been as high as 25%
17 August 2008 By David Clerkin, Markets Correspondent
Sean Quinn’s interest in Anglo Irish Bank may have been as high as 25 per cent before the Fermanagh billionaire announced plans to unwind his exposure to the bank, held through contracts for difference (CFDs), and buy 15 per cent of its shares, The Sunday Business Post has learned.

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