Marriott group to run the ShelbourneMarriott International is to take over the running of the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin from late-January next, ending months of…Mon Dec 8 2003 - 00:00
Enforcement of existing law advocated as a priorityOrganised crime would be best tackled by enforcing existing law rather than creating new "anti-gangland" legislation, an Oireachtas…Sat Dec 6 2003 - 00:00
Extradited broker in fraud caseA Wexford man extradited from Hungary for alleged embezzlement appeared in Gorey District Court yesterday charged with defrauding…Fri Dec 5 2003 - 00:00
O'Leary says Ryanair confident of retaining links with CharleroiLow-fare carrier Ryanair has announced changes to its European network, including a new route from its contentious Belgian Charleroi…Thu Dec 4 2003 - 00:00
Flood report detailed corrupt payments from businessmenBurke and the tribunal: People had whispered the word for years but it wasn't until September 2002, when the Flood tribunal …Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00
'Persistent hounding of honourable man'What the Taoiseach said about Burke: In October 1997, when Mr Ray Burke resigned from the Cabinet and the Dáil, the Taoiseach…Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00
CORI seeks €12 rise in basic welfare paymentAn increase of at least €12 in the lowest social welfare rate is required in next month's Budget if the Government is to meet…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
Over 66,000 drivers have got penalty pointsMore than 66,000 drivers have incurred penalty points on their licences in the first year of the scheme.Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
NUJ and columnist to meet 'Irish Times' Editor over dismissalThe Irish secretary of the NUJ, Mr Seamus Dooley, and journalist Mr John Waters, are due to meet the Editor of The Irish Times…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
Priest says poor shown two fingers by latest EstimatesThe poor in society have been shown "two fingers" by the Government through its recently-announced cut-backs in social welfare…Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:00
Corkman considers escalating protest tomorrowA father of two who claims to have been on hunger strike since September 10th over alleged mistreatment by State agencies says…Mon Nov 17 2003 - 00:00
4,000 could face homelessness next year, agency warnsWelfare cuts: Up to 4,000 people a year could be facing the threat of homelessness because of cuts in rent allowance announced…Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Cork facility for mentally ill stalled by lack of fundingThe development of the State's first therapeutic community for people with mental illness is in danger of collapse because of…Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Rises in hospital charges, motor tax and visa feesStealth charges: Increases in hospital charges, motor tax, passport and visa levies and student registration and examination…Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Four Courts trip could be prisoner's last outing for a long timeThe Four Courts had got used to mounting major security operations for John Gilligan, but yesterday's could be the last for a…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
ESRI spurns idea of rights-based service for disabledA report commissioned by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has poured cold water on suggestions that people …Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Shot publican making good recovery in rehabilitationThe publican Mr Charlie Chawke who lost a leg following an armed robbery at Goatstown, Dublin, last month said he hopes to be…Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Former lord mayor mugged in RathminesThe Former Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Mary Freehill, is recovering today after being knocked down in a mugging near her home …Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00
Call for powerful public transport users' groupA public transport users' group with statutory powers is needed "as a matter of urgency" to address commuter concerns over transport…Sat Nov 8 2003 - 00:00
Tunnel height could be raised by one footThe clearance height of the Dublin Port Tunnel could be raised by a foot for up to €30 million to facilitate larger heavy goods…Fri Nov 7 2003 - 00:00
City manager challenges traffic claims"Misinformed" claims by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce over the extent of traffic management problems in the capital could scare…Fri Nov 7 2003 - 00:00
Commuters being treated with 'contempt'Dublin traders and Opposition parties have accused Iarnród Éireann of "treating commuters with contempt" by closing the southside…Fri Nov 7 2003 - 00:00
Insurance reform 'subverted'The Alliance for Insurance Reform (AIR) has accused the legal profession of trying to "subvert" the Government's insurance reform…Thu Nov 6 2003 - 00:00
Jewish group criticises State's UN resolutionAn international Jewish lobby group has condemned Ireland for sponsoring a new United Nations resolution on religious intolerance…Thu Nov 6 2003 - 00:00
Union activist, 'forgotten hero' of 1913 Lockout, commemoratedA special headstone to mark the grave of a "forgotten hero" of the 1913 Lockout will be unveiled in Deansgrange cemetery, Dublin…Sat Nov 1 2003 - 00:00
Artists briefed on State fundingThe Arts Council met artists and administrators in the sector yesterday to explain how it is lobbying the Government for funding…Sat Nov 1 2003 - 00:00
A marvellous night for a moondanceStargazers could enjoy a further rare sight of the northern lights in Ireland tonight after one of the largest solar storms of…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Half-day bin strike plannedBin collections in the Dublin City Council area are to be disrupted next week due to industrial action in support of workers …Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
€15,000 award for pregnancy-related discriminationThe Equality Tribunal has awarded an office worker €15,000 in compensation after upholding her complaint of pregnancy-related…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Top Irish horse proves a reluctant runnerIreland's rugby players may be acclimatising well Down Under, but it's a different story for Ireland's big hope in next week'…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Spectacular sun storms light up the Irish skyStar-gazers enjoyed a rare spectacle last night as auroras - generated by one of the largest solar storms of the past 30 years…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Call for high-level agency to manage emergenciesA single emergency planning agency "reporting at the highest level" should be created to manage threats from terrorism, natural…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Social welfare fraud reduced by €230mAnti-fraud investigators reviewing unemployment and other social welfare payments have saved the Exchequer nearly €230 million…Tue Oct 28 2003 - 00:00
Call for increased capital for social housingThe Government must increase its allocation to social housing in the forthcoming Budget if it is to reach its targets under the…Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00
Adequate funding sought for Cork homelessSignificant progress on tackling homelessness in Cork will be undone unless a proposed new strategy on the problem is adequately…Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00
Offaly gets €6m from ESB for local enterpriseBusiness people and politicians in Co Offaly have welcomed a new €6 million community and enterprise fund established by the …Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Fahey urged to 'come clean' on his smoking ban stanceThe Minister of State for labour affairs, Mr Frank Fahey, has been urged to "come clean" on whether or not he continues to support…Sat Oct 4 2003 - 01:00
Group calls for law to be reviewed after weak tax returnsThe industry group set up to lobby against the smoking ban has called for the law to be reviewed in light of this week's worrying…Sat Oct 4 2003 - 01:00
TD 'will go to jail' over smoking proposalIndependent TD and part-time publican Mr Jackie Healy-Rae has promised to go to jail rather than enforce the proposed smoking…Sat Oct 4 2003 - 01:00
Publicans to make ban an election issuePublicans campaigning against the proposed workplace smoking ban are threatening to run candidates in next year's local elections…Sat Oct 4 2003 - 01:00
Clerical staff at FAI to strike over pension planThe chief executive of the FAI, Mr Fran Rooney, is facing a fresh challenge to his plans for reforming the sporting body following…Fri Oct 3 2003 - 01:00
Tributes paid to butler of Monaco princessPrincess Caroline of Monaco attended the funeral in Dublin yesterday of her butler, who drowned in Austria last week.Fri Oct 3 2003 - 01:00
Road works gridlock motorists and shut businessMotorists travelling on one of the country's busiest roads were gridlocked in Co Kildare yesterday due to road works that have…Fri Oct 3 2003 - 01:00
Minister defends sex trade raids by gardaiThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has defended the use of Garda resources in tackling sex-related industries such as prostitution…Thu Oct 2 2003 - 01:00
Cullen butts out of ashtray launchThe Minister for the Environment, Mr Cullen, has denied a suggestion his decision to pull out of the launch today of a new disposal…Thu Oct 2 2003 - 01:00
Relocation of Forest Service blamed for failure of technology projectsDepartment of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources: A politically inspired decision to move the Forest Service to Co…Wed Oct 1 2003 - 01:00
Hackers cost Department €300,000 in phone fraudDepartment of Social and Family Affairs: Telephone fraudsters last year hacked into the internal phone network of the Department…Wed Oct 1 2003 - 01:00
Claim that religious could renege on compensation deal is rejectedThe Minister for Education and Science, Mr Dempsey, has rejected as "a myth" claims that religious congregations will be able…Tue Sep 30 2003 - 01:00
Airline dispute threatens flightsSome Aer Lingus flights are expected to be disrupted in the coming days as a dispute between management and cabin crew continues…Mon Sep 29 2003 - 01:00
Call for 'one-stop-shop' to help speed up building projectsLocal and national planning agencies should be replaced by a "one-stop-shop" to help speed up major building projects, the Institution…Mon Sep 29 2003 - 01:00