e-metroherald.ie 13.04.2010 The threat from dissident republicans who attacked the MI5 headquarters in Northern Ireland was described as severe in the wake of a car bomb that exploded minutes after security powers were transferred from London to Belfast at midnight P4 news Terror alert as bomb hits North Bertie Aherns nephew was killed by a lethal cocktail of anti-depressants and alcohol, an inquest has found. Dylan Ahern, son of former Lord Mayor Maurice Ahern, was found dead on the floor of his bedroom last November after a night out P5 news Inquest into Berties nephew Leinster could be without injured Ireland internationals Jonathan Sexton and Rob Kearney for the daunting Heineken Cup semi-final trip to Toulouse after both were rated as doubtful yesterday P24 sPORT Leinster pair touch and go Tycoon Sen Quinn was last night battling to save his empire after being granted a week-long reprieve on attempts to place his flagship insurance company into full administration P20 Business Stay of execution for Quinn The widower of reality TV star Jade Goody raped a 19-year-old woman at his home after he had pestered her to take part in a threesome, a court heard yesterday. Jack Tweed (pictured) and a friend deny the charges against them P7 news Tweed raped teen at his home The joy of bass New Orders Hook on the music biz Buy an electric car, get 5,000MOTORISTS who opt for an eco- friendly electric car are in line for a 5,000 discount, it was yesterday re- vealed, while drivers opting for a hy- brid can avail of a 2,500 discount. Drivers switching to the greener op- tion will also avoid the costly vehicle registration tax as the Government continues its drive to get plug-in and battery powered vehicles on the road. Energy Minister Eamon Ryan said it was a historically important day for Irish motoring, adding the aim was to have 2,000 electric car users by the end of 2011, with ten per cent of all cars being electric by 2020. The Programme for Government announced our intention to transform the Irish energy and transport sec- tors, he said. We have made great strides in re- newable energy, energy efficiency and now we begin the electrification of our transport fleet. State electricity firm ESB has com- mitted to providing 3,500 charge points and 30 fast-charge points around the country by the end of next year. An extensive network of power sources will ease fears for drivers concerned over distance the motors can travel or top speeds. And the Department of Communi- cations, Energy and Natural Resourc- es yesterday confirmed apartment dwellers with electric vehicles would also be catered for whether in a base- ment or car park, or on the street. The roll-out of plug-in points has al- ready begun in Dublin and others will be installed in regional centres and on motorways, with nine fast-charge points in the network by December. Despite the attraction of the grant, electric cars are at present consistent- ly more expensive that then their gas- guzzling rivals. But the Government said with the new discounts and cheaper power, running costs in the first year will be a fifth of petrol models, based on cur- rent oil prices. Its making it easier for the Irish motorist to do the right thing, added Mr Ryan. By Con Doherty Actor Russell Crowe was yesterday honoured with his own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The Australian star of hits such as Gladiator was joined at the ceremony by his family Picture: Getty Cemented in history P15 index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html