Unionist rivalries to dominate in Lagan Valley's fierce contestOn the hustings: Politics is by no means a straightforward business in the Lagan Valley constituency.Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
SDLP urges tactical voting against DUPThe SDLP has appealed to pro-agreement unionist voters to break with traditional voting patterns and use their transfers to support…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
DUP offers 'unionism grounded in certainty'The DUP launched its election manifesto yesterday, insisting that any lasting political settlement in Northern Ireland must include…Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Trimble is serenaded by Shankill shoppersOn the hustings: Clutching her plastic shopping bag, 71-year-old Margaret Beattie was lying in wait for David Trimble when he…Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
Vintners angered at leaders' Australia tripMembers of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland have called for a no confidence vote in their leaders after it emerged that two…Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00
Salesman forgets details but insists he paid cashBrendan Fassnidge was no ordinary car salesmanWed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00
Businessman says he bribed RedmondA former car salesman gave the former assistant Dublin city and county manager, Mr George Redmond, £10,000 in a brown envelope…Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Diamond workers on strike over fears for their futureMore than 100 workers at a Dublin firm which manufactures industrial diamonds have gone on strike following a dispute over the…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Woman questioned on hoax calls recovering in hospitalThe woman at the centre of an investigation into false claims regarding an abandoned baby in the Ballymun area of Dublin was …Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Rail accident inquiry critical of managementAn inquiry into a railway accident at a level crossing in Roscommon has criticised management at Iarnród Éireann for its handling…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Woman suspect arrested in abandoned baby caseGardaí last night arrested a 33-year-old woman from the midlands they suspect may have been behind a series of false claims regarding…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Gardai seek hoaxers in baby caseGardaí were last night investigating the source of a number of hoax phone calls that sparked a major search for a supposedly …Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Government leaves all the publicans fumingThey huffed and they puffed in Portlaoise, but, in the end, they couldn't blow Minister Martin's smoking ban down.Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Vintners threaten to ignore smoke banHeated opposition to the Government's planned smoking ban was expressed at a mass meeting of publicans yesterday, some of whom…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
State to initiate action against asbestos claimants this weekThe Government will tomorrow take its first steps towards recouping legal costs from hundreds of public sector workers who have…Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00
Arts Council calls for funds to reverse cutsThe Arts Council said yesterday it needs a substantial funding increase next year to help reverse the "devastating" effects of…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Nearly half of Limerick births outside marriageLimerick City has the highest number of births outside marriage, according to the latest figures published by the Central Statistics…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
SDLP leader critical of governments' strategyThe SDLP leader yesterday strongly criticised the British and Irish governments' handling of developments in the North in recent…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Shannon is emergency landing site for US space shuttlesNASA is authorised to use Shannon Airport as an emergency runway for space shuttles which experience engine failure, it has emerged…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Adverts for 'free' Ryanair flights misleadA number of Ryanair advertisements promoting free or discount flights have been deemed to be in breach of advertising standards…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Lotteries to allocate affordable homesA series of lotteries is likely to be held to allocate the Government's promised 10,000 affordable homes, because of anticipated…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
One man's story: Paraic FolanFor almost four years, Paraic Folan (46) has been ensuring the local community centre is ready for indoor activities such as …Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
The Hanly taskforceThe chairman of the Hanly taskforce is a retired businessman with significant experience in the area of manpower and recruitment…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
The other health reform reportsThe Hanly Report into medical staffing in hospitals is the third in a series of reports commissioned by the Department of Health…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Changes will lead to better service - MartinPlans to transform major hospitals into centres of excellence and remove some services from local hospitals will result in a …Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
2,200 mentally disabled lack servicesMore than 2,200 intellectually disabled people are without vital services or a major element of services, according to new figures…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Gardai fined for drinks with juryTwo gardaí who went drinking with jury members during a murder trial have both received substantial fines.Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Strong TV ads on RTE will highlight waste issuesThe Government has launched a graphic advertising campaign which dramatises the consequences of the waste crisis facing the country…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Paraic Haughey's sporting prowess hailedThe former Taoiseach, Mr Charles Haughey, was among the mourners yesterday at the funeral of his brother Mr Paraic "Jock" Haughey…Tue Oct 14 2003 - 01:00
Gardai launch murder inquiry in AthloneGardaí have launched a murder investigation after the body of man with serious head injuries was found under a bridge in Athlone…Tue Oct 14 2003 - 01:00
Unexpected guests flee FG meetingFine Gael: He may be bottom of the opinion polls and struggling to rally his depleted party before the Dáil resumes, but the…Wed Sept 17 2003 - 01:00
Radical review of 'knee-jerk' policies needed, says FG leaderFine Gael: The Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, yesterday called for a radical review of the National Development Plan in order…Wed Sept 17 2003 - 01:00
Doctors treating 'ghost patients' for 14 yearsDoctors have been receiving payments for deceased patients whose medical cards had not lapsed when they died and for invalid …Fri Sept 12 2003 - 01:00
Sewage traps Sutton students in schoolThe grounds of a Dublin secondary school were flooded with raw sewage yesterday when a pipe leading to a €400 million treatment…Fri Sept 12 2003 - 01:00
New range of faults will make car test tougherCar owners face a tougher National Car Test (NCT) from Monday for a range of faults including misaligned headlights and improper…Fri Sept 12 2003 - 01:00
Dempsey rejects calls for another Department to deal with inquiryDepartment of Education's role: The Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, has rejected calls for his Department to cut its ties…Thu Sept 11 2003 - 01:00
Review to speed up abuse inquiryThe Government is preparing major legislative changes aimed at speeding up and reducing the cost of the Commission to Inquire…Tue Sept 09 2003 - 01:00
VHI plans to diversify after restructuringThe VHI is in talks with the Government on providing services such as life assurance and pension cover as part of a plan to radically…Mon Sept 08 2003 - 01:00
Smoking ban will not cover embassies across DublinDiplomats will still have the right to smoke in embassies across Dublin despite the Government's plan to ban smoking in the workplace…Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
Many questions on Neary remainBackground: While Dr Michael Neary was struck off the medical register this week, key questions remain over how such a scale…Thu Sept 04 2003 - 01:00
Department says UN has not asked for Irish soldiers to serve in IraqDepartment of Foreign Affairs officials have played down suggestions that the Army may serve in Iraq as part of a United Nations…Thu Sept 04 2003 - 01:00
Rabbitte concern Government may renege on 'rights-based' legislationThe Labour Party leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte, has expressed concern that the Government may renege on its promise to deliver rights…Wed Sept 03 2003 - 01:00
Concern for Libya-born Irishman detained in USThe mother of a 22-year-old Irishman who was born in Libya has expressed fear for the safety of her son after he was placed in…Wed Sept 03 2003 - 01:00
Review to speed up abuse inquiryThe Government is preparing major legislative changes aimed at speeding up and reducing the cost of the Commission to Inquire…Tue Sept 02 2003 - 01:00
Tributes paid to council veteranPolitical leaders yesterday paid tribute to Mr Vincent McDowell, a county councillor and social and environmental campaigner, …Tue Sept 02 2003 - 01:00
Smoking ban monitors seek more resourcesOfficers want meeting with Martin to discuss concerns but voice full supportfor Minister's proposals.Sat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
Power cuts possible here, but not likelyESB National Grid, which manages the electricity transmission system, has said it is impossible to rule out a power failure here…Sat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
Balance needed between Garda powers, responsibilitiesMr McDowell knows he will have to tread carefully with the new CriminalJustice Bill, writes Carl O'BrienFri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
TDs fear miscarriage of justice with new Garda BillMost Opposition parties have called for safeguards to help protect against potential miscarriages of justice in response to the…Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
BNFL says closure will not affect local economyReaction/Cumbria: The eventual closure of the Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant will have little effect on the economy in the…Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
