Minister urges groups to involve immigrantsGroups such as the GAA and business and religious organisations must be encouraged to do more to integrate migrant workers into…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
New press body seen as essentialThe Press Council was called for in a 2003 report by the Government-appointed Legal Advisory Group on DefamationThu Jul 5 2007 - 01:00
Details of John McGahern summer school announcedThe programme for the first John McGahern International Seminar, which takes place in Co Leitrim later this month, has been announced…Thu Jul 5 2007 - 01:00
Press Council could start work by NovemberThe press ombudsman should be in a position to begin taking complaints from aggrieved members of the public in November, the …Thu Jul 5 2007 - 01:00
Book publisher refuses request to drop chapter about murderA relative of elderly murder victim Edward Fitzmaurice has criticised publisher Gill & Macmillan for refusing to withdraw…Wed Jul 4 2007 - 01:00
Returning Irish 'refused welfare'Returning Irish and migrant workers are being impoverished by poor standards and harsh regulations in the social welfare system…Wed Jul 4 2007 - 01:00
Farmers' campaigner dies at 69Joe Rea, former president of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), died on Saturday after a short illness.Mon Jul 2 2007 - 01:00
Foreign Affairs says Irish travellers should remain vigilantThe Department of Foreign Affairs has not changed its advice to people travelling to Britain, after assessing the security situation…Mon Jul 2 2007 - 01:00
Jury told of family joys and troublesThe jury in the O'Reilly murder trial saw brief flashes of happiness yesterday as they heard about Rachel O'Reilly's life before…Sat Jun 30 2007 - 01:00
Most people still using car to get to workCar usage: The vast majority of people are still using cars or other vehicles to get to work, according to the latest census…Fri Jun 29 2007 - 01:00
Census shows radical change in way modern Ireland operatesMajor changes to society are highlighted in the latest Census 2006 findings which show a significant increase in immigrant workers…Fri Jun 29 2007 - 01:00
Major shortage of childcare places in Dublin city highlightedThere is a major shortage of childcare facilities in Dublin city despite the fact that nearly one fifth of the State's under …Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
Anglers' facility among nine winnersAn anglers' facility, a hospital and an arts centre were among the nine winners in the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Dozens ring victim helpline after RTÉ broadcasts rape dramaThe Rape Crisis Centre's free-phone helpline has said it received "a huge increase" in calls after RTÉ 1 broadcast a drama about…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Number of gay, bisexual men with HIV rises 45%The number of gay or bisexual men newly diagnosed with HIV increased by 45 per cent last year compared with 2005.Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Taste of Dublin whets appetite of 25,000 foodiesSome 25,000 tickets have already been sold for the Taste of Dublin food and drink festival, which opened in the Iveagh Gardens…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Family in suicide case criticise hospital and church groupA representative of the International Church of Christ group failed to respond to a request from the Dublin city coroner to appear…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Coroner to ask Garda to look again at man's deathThe Dublin city coroner is to ask the Garda to reinvestigate the death of a young prisoner after it emerged that he had died …Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Judge 'unduly lenient' in rape case - DPPThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has claimed that Mr Justice Paul Carney erred in principle and was "unduly lenient" …Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Electrician appeals compulsory retirement from UCD at 65 yearsAn electrician who was employed by University College Dublin (UCD) said yesterday he was "devastated" when he was told to go …Fri Jun 8 2007 - 01:00
Polish construction firm claims Siptu tried to destroy itA Polish construction company has claimed the trade union Siptu tried to "destroy" it and caused it to pull out of IrelandWed Jun 6 2007 - 01:00
Mini marathon raises up to €10m for charityThe Flora Women's Mini Marathon does strange things to peopleTue Jun 5 2007 - 01:00
Media campaign to draw workers to the westA new campaign encouraging people to move to the west of Ireland will be launched by the Western Development Commission (WDC) …Mon Jun 4 2007 - 01:00
Three killed in road crashes over weekendThree people have been killed in road crashes since the Garda Síochána's bank holiday campaign began on FridayMon Jun 4 2007 - 01:00
Week of action over labour rights at seaA week of action to protect the labour rights of seafarers and to highlight rogue employers will begin in Dublin tomorrow.Mon Jun 4 2007 - 01:00
25-year veterans among 40,000 entries for Dublin mini marathonSome 20 women who have run every mini marathon since the Dublin event began 25 years ago will be among the competitors taking…Mon Jun 4 2007 - 01:00
Woman born male wins right to exam certs changeA woman who was born male but is undergoing treatment for gender identity disorder has won her battle to have her State exam …Fri Jun 1 2007 - 01:00
City council promises great sport this summerSoccer, rugby and basketball associations have come together with Dublin City Council to promote a new summer sporting event.Fri Jun 1 2007 - 01:00
National library to host month-long Yeats celebrationThe life and works of William Butler Yeats will be celebrated this month with a series of free events at the National Library…Fri Jun 1 2007 - 01:00
Husband charged with murderThe husband of Siobhán Kearney, who was found dead in her Dublin home last year, has been charged with her murder.Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Leisure discounts for Dublin's over-55sPeople aged over 55 will get free access to Dublin City Council's leisure centres and swimming pools as well as discounts in …Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Incinerator hideous, hearing toldThe waste incinerator planned for Poolbeg in Dublin would be "intrusive and hideous" and could pose a terrorism threat, a public…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Canvassing late and texting early as desperate candidates try everythingLate-night canvassing and early-morning text messages were just some of the last-minute attempts by election candidates to get…Fri May 25 2007 - 01:00
Overseas visitor numbers rise 6.4%The number of overseas visitors to this State increased by 6Fri May 25 2007 - 01:00
Ahern's running mate criticises late FF moveOne of the Taoiseach's running mates, Cllr Mary Fitzpatrick, said last night that she was "very disappointed" at a last-minute…Fri May 25 2007 - 01:00
Lawyer warns of pre-nuptial deals difficultiesPre-nuptial agreements are now being seen as "unexploded time bombs" in the US with some leading family lawyers refusing to draw…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
Hoax plaque on bridge will now be left in placeThe wily Fr Pat Noise looks set to remain a permanent fixture on O'Connell Bridge after plans to remove him were suddenly aborted…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
McGuinness decries lack of reports in family law casesRetired Supreme Court judge Catherine McGuinness has said it is "extraordinary" that expert independent reports from people such…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
Wards law unchanged despite proposalsThe current "wards of court" system is unlikely to be replaced by the new guardianship system for at least another year, despite…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
Plaque to fictitious 'Fr Noise' to be taken off bridge againHe secretly arrived on Dublin's O'Connell Bridge in 2004 and remained there for two years before his cover was blownTue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Gardaí continue witness appeal after knife attack on journalistGardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses to an attack on a young journalist in Dublin early on Saturday morning.Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Inquest to allow gardaí hide identitiesThe Dublin city coroner has agreed that the identity of Garda witnesses can be concealed when they give evidence at the inquests…Fri May 18 2007 - 01:00
Ray D'Arcy breaks RTÉ's Top 10 gripToday FM has broken RTÉ's hold on the top 10 most popular radio programmes, with The Ray D'Arcy Show now the eighth most listened…Fri May 18 2007 - 01:00
Residents welcome rejection of Ballsbridge high-rise schemesLocal residents have welcomed the decision of councillors to reject a new area plan, coupled with rezoning proposals, for Ballsbridge…Wed May 16 2007 - 01:00
Promotions feature in Defence Forces ombudsman casesGrievances about non-selection for promotion, career courses and overseas service accounted for most of the cases investigated…Wed May 16 2007 - 01:00
Nurses' protests: round-upAbout 1,000 nurses took part in work stoppages in Dublin, Naas and Sligo yesterday as the Irish Nurses' Organisation and the …Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
New group to lobby for better maternity servicesA new group is to lobby for improvements to maternity services.Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Disability body 'disappointed' at manifestosDisability federation: The Disability Federation of Ireland has said it is "very disappointed" at the level of understanding…Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Mother wins autism equality caseA mother of a child with autism has won her Equality Tribunal case against a local authority which failed to extend her home …Fri May 11 2007 - 01:00
466 candidates to fight for 165 seatsThe nominations process for the general election closed at noon yesterday, with 466 candidates now in the field vying for 165…Thu May 10 2007 - 01:00