Labour Court, LRC propose rail initiativeAn unprecedented initiative aimed at ending the train drivers' dispute was proposed yesterday by the Labour Relations Commission…Fri Aug 11 2000 - 01:00
Exotic zebra mussels clogging up waterwaysThe dreaded zebra mussel (Dreissena Polymorpha), which was introduced into Ireland only a few years ago, has spread the whole…Thu Aug 10 2000 - 01:00
How they rescued from ruin a castle overlooking four countiesPortumna, on the border of Tipperary and Galway, lies where the Shannon river meets Lough DergThu Aug 10 2000 - 01:00
Rail services set to deteriorate further if dispute not settled before holidays endDisruption, overcrowding and delays on commuter rail links to the capital which are already severe on some routes are expected…Mon Aug 07 2000 - 01:00
Road hauliers will benefit as hopes fade for an early end to rail disputeAfter a bank holiday weekend marked by frustration and delays among those attempting to travel to the west of Ireland by train…Mon Aug 07 2000 - 01:00
O'Donnell urged to intervene on behalf of priestThe Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ms Liz O'Donnell, has been asked by Trocaire to intervene in the case of an Irish …Fri Aug 04 2000 - 01:00
Increase in number of road fatalitiesProvisional Garda figures on fatal road accidents for the year to the end of July show that 236 people were killed on the Republic…Thu Aug 03 2000 - 01:00
Over 65s sought for community housingA radical new community housing project which is about to open in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, has invited applications from the …Wed Aug 02 2000 - 01:00
Cutbacks in grants hit tourism growth on the BarrowPlans to develop the potential of the River Barrow as a major regional tourist attraction in the south-east have received a setback…Wed Aug 02 2000 - 01:00
Toll charges likely for Eastern BypassDublin's proposed Eastern Bypass will most likely use tolls to avoid being used as a convenient motorway into the centre of Dublin…Tue Aug 01 2000 - 01:00
One-ticket trips across Dublin possibleMost journeys across Dublin should be possible using just one ticket, the Minister for Public Enterprise said yesterday after…Tue Aug 01 2000 - 01:00
£4.3bn to be spent on metro system for DublinThe Government has approved the development of a £4Tue Aug 01 2000 - 01:00
Heritage code of practice agreed for road buildingA new code of practice which aims to safeguard archaeological heritage and the wider environment, while allowing the National…Thu Jul 27 2000 - 01:00
Authorities who ignore guidelines on housing threaten planAs local authorities around Dublin ignore a formal request from the Minister for the Environment, Mr Dempsey, for developments…Thu Jul 27 2000 - 01:00
UN concern over Irish rightsThe United Nations Human Rights Committee has criticised the State over a number of provisions which fall short of the International…Thu Jul 27 2000 - 01:00
Transport is a factor in rural disadvantageA report launched by the Minister for Public Enterprise, Ms O'Rourke, has identified public transport as a significant factor…Tue Jul 25 2000 - 01:00
Iarnrod threat `a diversion' - OgleThe Irish Locomotive Train Drivers' Association (ILDA) has described Iarnrod Eireann's threat to pursue it for £5 million in …Tue Jul 25 2000 - 01:00
New tax incentives will help with rejuvenation of 100 small townsOne hundred small towns throughout the Republic have been included in a new tax incentive-based town renewal scheme announced…Tue Jul 25 2000 - 01:00
EU signs £3bn in aid in recognition of constructive use"It is like signing a cheque for £3 billion, in front of witnesses," EU Commissioner Mr Michel Barnier said in Dublin yesterday…Sat Jul 08 2000 - 01:00
Area plans to boost inner city rejuvenationDublin Corporation has developed a number of integrated area plans which, taken together, could vastly improve not just the appearance…Thu Jul 06 2000 - 01:00
Slow take up under National Development PlanIt appears there has not been a running start to spending on items under the seven-year National Development Plan (NDP) 2000-…Wed Jul 05 2000 - 01:00
Donegal co-operative develops eco-friendly centreA West Donegal community co-operative which has developed the State's first eco-technology powered community centre is hoping…Fri Jun 30 2000 - 01:00
Radical moves on conservation builds links to communitiesA radical "partnership" approach to the conservation of eight natural amenities in the greater Dublin area resulted in the breaking…Thu Jun 29 2000 - 01:00
Anti-road protester goes to earthAn anti-road protester, one of a remaining few still living at the Glen of the Downs in Co Wicklow, yesterday sealed himself …Tue Jun 27 2000 - 01:00
Engineers want dispersed developmentThe Institution of Engineers of Ireland has delivered a report to Government calling for the development of 15 separate "nodal…Thu Jun 22 2000 - 01:00
Fianna Fail local authority conference has all signs of an election rallyThe arrival of the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, at the Fianna Fail local authority members' conference in Malahide, Co Dublin, yesterday…Sat Jun 17 2000 - 01:00
New levy aimed at preventing owners from hoarding landThe Government is to introduce a land retention tax of £3,000 per housing unit per year on undeveloped housing land to ensure…Fri Jun 16 2000 - 01:00
Assisted housing income limits upThe Government also yesterday introduced its Action on Housing strategy, which combines recommendations from the Bacon report…Fri Jun 16 2000 - 01:00
Objections lodged against revised Dundrum town centre plansRevised plans for a town centre in Dundrum have run into difficulties, with two third-party objections lodged with An Bord Pleanala…Thu Jun 15 2000 - 01:00
Amnesty notes increase in racially-motivated attacksAn erosion of tolerance towards minorities and an increase in racially-motivated attacks on refugees and asylum-seekers were …Thu Jun 15 2000 - 01:00
Corruption of plan alleged at council sessionAllegations that the Wicklow County Development Plan had been "corrupted" were made at a meeting of Wicklow County Council yesterday…Tue Jun 13 2000 - 01:00
Police play down report of Dublin drug adulterationPolice in Britain are playing down a theory that adulterated heroin which has been linked with the deaths of heroin-users in …Mon Jun 12 2000 - 01:00
Revised development plan for Dundrum appealedA revised plan for the development of a new town centre in Dundrum, Co Dublin, has been appealed to An Bord Pleanala, the board…Sat Jun 10 2000 - 01:00
Dun Laoghaire hostel to be redevelopedDun Laoghaire comes with the news that THE OLD School Hall Hostel, at Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, is to be demolished to make…Thu Jun 08 2000 - 01:00
Pharmacists' body powerless to stop surgeonThe Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland has said it is powerless to prevent a surgeon whose conduct was described as "scandalous…Wed Jun 07 2000 - 01:00
Land available for over 40,000 Dublin housesMore than 2,500 acres of zoned, serviced land is available in Dublin on which more than 40,000 housing units could be developed…Wed Jun 07 2000 - 01:00
Traffic jams and rain to dampen holiday spiritsThe first June bank holiday of the millennium with its pop and comedy festivals has all the hallmarks of a truly memorable weekend…Sat Jun 03 2000 - 01:00
Retail and leisure centre for baths siteA proposal to replace the old baths in Blackrock, Co Dublin, with a shopping mall and a leisure amenity is under discussion between…Thu Jun 01 2000 - 01:00
Report supports port enlargementA report on Dublin Port's future has supported plans to reclaim 21 hectares of Dublin Bay for port facilities.Thu Jun 01 2000 - 01:00
Preferred N6 route for June displayWestmeath County Council is to put the preferred route of the Kinnegad-to-Athlone section of the N6 on display for public comment…Wed May 31 2000 - 01:00
Bord Pleanala refuses planning for jetty on coast near Wicklow townAn Bord Pleanala has rejected planning permission for a jetty and ancillary buildings at the Murrough, a coastal strip two miles…Tue May 30 2000 - 01:00
Building safety body criticisedConstruction workers in the Republic have no confidence in the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), it was announced at the launch…Wed May 24 2000 - 01:00
Councils to get NRA motorway choiceThe preferred route for the Kilbeggan to Athlone section of the new N6/M6 Dublin to Galway road is to be announced at separate…Wed May 24 2000 - 01:00
Shannon area wants a bigger flow of touristsBord Failte is considering a proposal to reclassify tourism facilities along the Shannon to allow them to claim matching funding…Wed May 24 2000 - 01:00
Special amenity order on Howth Head confirmed by DempseyA special Area Amenity Order protecting more than half of Howth Head has been confirmed by the Minister for the Environment, …Sat May 20 2000 - 01:00
Launch venue a sign of `wind of change'The city establishment turned up at Dublin's Civic Offices at Wood Quay yesterday for the launch of The Irish Times Environment…Thu May 18 2000 - 01:00
Councillor claims planning decision contravened Wicklow county planWicklow County Council has been accused of granting planning permission selectively and in contravention of the county development…Tue May 16 2000 - 01:00
Cowen rules out deal with UUP on Patten proposalsThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, has rejected any move to link concessions to Ulster Unionists on the Patten report…Tue May 16 2000 - 01:00
Shannon water could be tapped for DublinA plan to tap the Shannon and the Barrow is one of a number of measures being mooted as a long-term solution to Dublin's burgeoning…Mon May 15 2000 - 01:00
£420m package moves into place to bring water supplies up to standards outlined in EU directiveSweeping changes in grant aid and subsidies for rural group water schemes are being introduced by the Department of the Environment…Mon May 15 2000 - 01:00
