Aer Lingus cancels more than 360 flights due to pilots' strikeMore than 360 Aer Lingus flights scheduled for the next two days have been cancelled as a result of the dispute between pilots…Wed May 29 2002 - 01:00
CORI criticises cutbacks to scheme for the unemployedPlanned Government cutbacks to a scheme for the long-term unemployed are in breach of the national pay agreement, the Catholic…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Up to 20,000 passengers to be hit by disputeUp to 20,000 passengers will be affected by Thursday's planned strike by Aer Lingus pilotsTue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Minister defends record on tackling suicideThe Minister for Health and Children has defended the Government's record on tackling suicide, saying a "positive and committed…Mon May 27 2002 - 01:00
Ken Gray remembered as man who stood for the highest valuesMr Ken Gray, the former deputy editor of The Irish Times , who died last Monday, was remembered yesterday as a gifted but humble…Sat May 25 2002 - 01:00
More male suicides than numbers killed in road accidents last yearThe number of suicides in the Republic rose last year for the first time since 1998, according to annual figures from the Central…Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Death of journalist, raconteur and broadcaster Ted BonnerThe funeral of the broadcaster, journalist and raconteur Mr Ted Bonner is to take place in Dublin tomorrow.Thu May 23 2002 - 01:00
Ken Gray dies, 50-year veteran of 'Irish Times'The former deputy editor of The Irish Times , Mr Ken Gray, has died aged 76Wed May 22 2002 - 01:00
Ombudsman seeks greater scrutiny of hospitalsThe Ombudsman, Mr Kevin Murphy, has criticised the Government for failing to introduce legislation, which was promised eight …Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Children judged 100 yards too close for transport to schoolThe Department of Education and Science refused a young brother and sister free school transport to their local national school…Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Cloudbursts could mean a lower than expected turnout at the pollsANALYSIS: Wet weather forecast for tomorrow could bring a lower than expected turnout in the general election.Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Housework 'a chief cause of newly-wed conflict'Housework and a shortage of time to spend together are the chief causes of conflict among newly-weds, according to a survey of…Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Group seeks Ombudsman for older peopleAn Ombudsman for older people and improved supports for carers are among a package of measures being sought by Age Action Ireland…Mon May 13 2002 - 01:00
TCD professor, Basil Chubb diesThe author and former head of the political science department at Trinity College, Dublin, Prof Basil Chubb, has died aged 80…Thu May 9 2002 - 01:00
O'Malley warns against arroganceIt is no coincidence that the Flood, Moriarty and other tribunals have concentrated their investigations on the activities of…Thu May 9 2002 - 01:00
Giant machine could bore for Dublin as port tunnel proceedsA giant tunnel-boring machine, 11.8 metres in diameter, is to begin work next week on the Dublin Port TunnelSat May 4 2002 - 01:00
Census not to be put in post - CSOThe Central Statistics Office has reissued advice to households not to send completed census forms to its Dublin processing unit…Thu May 2 2002 - 01:00
Belfast remembers O'Hagan murderIRELAND: A plaque in memory of the murdered journalist and trade union activist, Martin O'Hagan, was unveiled in Belfast yesterday…Thu May 2 2002 - 01:00
Refugees 'can't find accommodation'More than 2,500 refugees who have the same housing entitlements as Irish citizens are being forced to remain in reception centres…Thu May 2 2002 - 01:00
CORI asks voters to make poverty, inequality key election issuesThe Justice Commission of the Conference of Religious of Ireland (CORI), which represents the Catholic religious orders, has …Wed May 1 2002 - 01:00
State 'not avoiding Ryanair flights'The Government has denied a claim by Ryanair that it has a deliberate policy of avoiding bookings with the airline.Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Portrait may reveal the bard's sexual orientationA little-cared-for portrait which once used to "plug gaps" on the walls of Dublin's Newbridge House may have unlocked the secret…Tue Apr 23 2002 - 01:00
Hidden cost of taxi liberalisationToday is the closing date for applications to the Taxi Hardship PanelSat Apr 20 2002 - 01:00
Hidden cost of taxi liberalisationToday is the closing date for applications to the Taxi Hardship PanelFri Apr 19 2002 - 01:00
Haemophiliac compensation deal agreedThe Irish Haemophilia Society and the Minister for Health and Children, Mr Martin, have reached agreement on a compensation scheme…Fri Apr 12 2002 - 01:00
Harney pays tribute and says party should reflect on situationThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has paid tribute to her party colleague Mr Bobby Molloy, saying she "couldn't have imagined a worse …Thu Apr 11 2002 - 01:00
Minister may finalise deal with HIV victims todayThe Minister for Health and Children and the Irish Haemophilia Society are to hold a crucial meeting early today to try to finalise…Thu Apr 11 2002 - 01:00
Ahern sees work begin on Dublin spike monumentThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has fuelled the controversy surrounding the Monument of Light, the 120-metre spike to be built on O'…Tue Apr 9 2002 - 01:00
Minister promotes electronic voting"Electronic Voting: It's Easy", reads the Department of the Environment and Local Government's newest election leaflet, and it…Sat Apr 6 2002 - 01:00
SF calls for 'Green Paper on Irish unity', says republican struggle is at end phaseSinn Féin president Mr Gerry Adams has called for the drafting of a "Green Paper on Irish unity" containing proposals on how …Mon Apr 1 2002 - 01:00
RTE income must increase - reviewAn independent strategic review of RTÉ has warned that its relocation from Donnybrook to a less valuable site on the outskirts…Thu Mar 28 2002 - 00:00
An affable and persuasive leading light in the Civil Service admired for getting the job doneOne of the most respected civil servants of the past decade, Mr Paddy Teahon was regarded as an affable and persuasive man but…Wed Mar 27 2002 - 00:00
Special Olympics might have to use smaller poolAn existing 25-metre swimming pool may have to be used for next year's Special Olympics in Dublin if the national aquatic centre…Wed Mar 27 2002 - 00:00
Teahon says he had no 'detailed' discussions with AhernThe former chairman and chief executive of Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Ltd, Mr Paddy Teahon, said yesterday he had…Wed Mar 27 2002 - 00:00
Advanced Studies Institute plans for greater collaborative researchIncreased collaboration with other research units and universities has been identified as a priority for the Dublin Institute…Tue Mar 26 2002 - 00:00
Inquiry into drug firms faces legal hurdlesThe Cabinet is to be presented today with a report commissioned by the Department of Health on the possibility of establishing…Tue Mar 26 2002 - 00:00
Survey shows Irish growing happier - and more selfishIrish people are becoming happier but more selfish, a report on attitudes to quality of life has found.Tue Mar 26 2002 - 00:00
Ward still serving sentence for his part in Mountjoy riotPaul Ward's conviction for the murder of Veronica Guerin may have been overturned, but his close association with the gang responsible…Sat Mar 23 2002 - 00:00
Martin 'confident' of getting payments for haemophiliacsThe Minister for Health and Children has said he is confident he will be able to introduce legislation allowing for additional…Fri Mar 22 2002 - 00:00
Martin and haemophilia society to discuss tribunalThe Minister for Health and Children is to meet the Irish Haemophilia Society today in an effort to reach agreement on the twin…Thu Mar 21 2002 - 00:00
Gardai investigate deaths of two in west DublinGardai are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man and a woman in an apartment in Blanchardstown, west…Tue Mar 19 2002 - 00:00
Minister served with 'HIV' writThe Minister for Health and Children, Mr Martin, was yesterday served with the first in a series of writs to be issued in the…Sat Mar 16 2002 - 00:00
ICTU leader says health board managers are not engaging with unions over A&E crisisThe general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has accused health board managers of failing to engage with unions…Wed Mar 13 2002 - 00:00
'Winter bug' severely cuts hospital visitsStrict visiting restrictions have been introduced at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar to try to stem the spread of …Fri Feb 15 2002 - 00:00
Calls to withdraw the Disability Bill rejectedThe Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has rejected calls from the disability rights lobby for the scrapping of the…Mon Feb 11 2002 - 00:00
New community wardens in pilot project can issue on-the-spot finesA pilot community warden service, launched in five local authority areas yesterday, will be introduced nationwide if it proves…Fri Feb 8 2002 - 00:00
Economic boom coincided with upsurge in birth ratesIreland's improved economic status has coincided with an upsurge in births, an increasing proportion of which are occurring …Thu Feb 7 2002 - 00:00
New funding regulations denounced as harassmentSeveral campaign groups have condemned as "draconian" and "a form of harassment" new Department of Environment regulations which…Wed Feb 6 2002 - 00:00
Study shows cross-Border problems for workersA new report commissioned by the North/South Ministerial Council has recommended the establishment of a permanent "one-stop shop…Wed Feb 6 2002 - 00:00