Concern over Vodafone bill planThe Communications regulator ComReg has expressed "serious concerns" about Vodafone's plan to switch customers to online billing…Sat Oct 15 2011 - 01:00
New tourism initiative announcedA €9 million tourism marketing campaign blitz that is partly supported by revenues raised from the controversial air travel tax…Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Venture capitalist investment in tech sector rises by 58%INDIGENOUS FIRMS in the technology sector raised €161Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Former TD Michael Fitzpatrick diesTributes have today been paid to former Fianna Fáil TD Michael Fitzpatrick who has died aged 69.Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Consumer prices rise 2.6%Inflation rose by 2.6 per cent in the year to September, new data showed today, while prices were up 0Thu Oct 13 2011 - 01:00
People 'not better off' on welfareNew research shows that unemployed people do not earn more from being on social welfare than by taking a job.Thu Oct 13 2011 - 01:00
TV3 launches online 'catch-up' serviceTV3 has launched a new "online catch-up" service which allows viewers to watch the channel's content online after it has aired…Sun Oct 09 2011 - 01:00
Irish diaspora website unveiledA new social networking site aimed at connecting the Irish disapora has been unveiled at the Global Irish Economic Forum.Fri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
Major photography exhibit takes offA major new exhibition by renowned Irish photographer Kevin Abosch is to be held at Dublin airport over the next 12 months.Fri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
No new Michelins for Ireland: Star restaurants retain statusA GASTROPUB in England has become the first such establishment to obtain two Michelin stars, but there are no new Irish entries…Fri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
Three women win Nobel Peace PrizeThe Nobel Peace Prize for 2011 has been jointly awarded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman for their…Fri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
Tesco fined over misleading pricesTesco Ireland has been fined €600 for a breach of the Consumer Protection Act for misleading pricing of products.Fri Oct 07 2011 - 01:00
No new Michelin stars in IrelandA gastropub in England has become the first such establishment to obtain two Michelin stars, but there are no new Irish entries…Thu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
Musician Bert Jansch dies aged 67Scottish folk guitarist and founding member of Pentangle Bert Jansch has died at the age of 67 in London.Wed Oct 05 2011 - 01:00
Events guide: what's on at the weekendFOLK AND baroque are on the musical menu this weekend as the warm and humid weather experienced in some parts of the country …Sat Oct 01 2011 - 01:00
51,000 online medicines, drugs seizedMORE THAN 51,000 black market medicines and prescription drugs have been seized in the Republic as part of a week-long international…Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
Big fall in risk of poverty for over-65sELDERLY PEOPLE are far less at risk of falling into poverty than previously, according to new figures issued by the Central Statistics…Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
Weekend of Baroque and roll in storeFolk, baroque and jazz feature on the musical menu this weekend as the warm and humid weather experienced in some parts of the…Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
Bank guarantee 'may not' be renewedThe Government is considering ending the controversial bank guarantee which was introduced three years ago today, but has downplayed…Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
Over 51,000 illegal drugs seizedOver 51,000 black market medicines and prescription drugs have been seized in the Republic as part of a week-long international…Thu Sept 29 2011 - 01:00
Elderly 'at lower risk of poverty'Elderly people are far less at risk of falling into poverty than previously, according to new figures from the Central Statistics…Thu Sept 29 2011 - 01:00
Job threat at Athlone plantA US-owned medical devices firm employing hundreds of people in Athlone, Co Westmeath, is to transfer the manufacturing line …Thu Sept 29 2011 - 01:00
Norris 'unable' to release lettersPresidential candidate Senator David Norris claimed today he is unable to release controversial clemency letters he wrote on …Wed Sept 28 2011 - 01:00
Áras candidates set out positions in first debateThe first presidential debate has taken place today with all seven candidates putting forward their case for being chosen to …Wed Sept 28 2011 - 01:00
Norris fails to secure backing of South Dublin authoritySenator David Norris's bid to enter the presidential race suffered another setback this evening when South Dublin County Council…Mon Sept 26 2011 - 01:00
Gigs and games aplenty in weekend of Absolut funTHERE MAY be little in the way of sun forecast for the weekend but there’s plenty of surf expected as the European Surfing Championships…Sat Sept 24 2011 - 01:00
New retro-fit scheme plannedA new "pay-as-you-save " scheme is expected to replace the current grant-aided system for retrofitting older houses, Minister…Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Rise in number of visitors to IrelandThe number of visitors to Ireland rose by 9Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Births at highest rate since records beganTHERE WAS a 7.6 per cent rise in the number of births registered in the Republic during the first three months of 2011, according…Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Cork woman scoops grandparent awardA WOMAN from Cork who used to make up stories to encourage her granddaughter to eat her porridge has been named this year’s Grandparent…Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Surf's up for Irish culture fansCulture Night started this evening with a number of free events taking place around the countryFri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Irish birth rate highest since 1960There was a 7.6 per cent rise in the number of births registered in the Republic during the first three months of 2011, according…Thu Sept 22 2011 - 01:00
€98,000 went on book pulled by National LibraryNATIONAL LIBRARY: THE NATIONAL Library of Ireland spent €98,000 on a book which had to be withdrawn shortly after it was published…Tue Sept 20 2011 - 01:00
3 Ireland defends broadband roleTelecoms firm 3 Ireland has defended its running of the National Broadband Scheme after it was criticised in the latest Comptroller…Tue Sept 20 2011 - 01:00
Welfare overpayments last year of €83.4mSOCIAL WELFARE: THE DEPARTMENT of Social Protection recorded welfare overpayments of €83Tue Sept 20 2011 - 01:00
State to pay €1,180 per subscriberBROADBAND: THE NATIONAL Broadband Scheme may end up costing substantially more than estimated because of poor uptake, according…Tue Sept 20 2011 - 01:00
€98,000 spent on error-ridden bookThe National Library of Ireland spent €98,000 on a book which had to be withdrawn shortly after it was published in 2009 because…Mon Sept 19 2011 - 01:00
Pension fund lost €3.7bn on banksAlmost €4 billion from the National Pension Reserve Fund which was invested in Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Bank last year…Mon Sept 19 2011 - 01:00
Welfare overpayments up 65%The Department of Social Protection recorded welfare overpayments of €83Mon Sept 19 2011 - 01:00
Broadband scheme numbers revisedThe National Broadband Scheme may end up costing substantially more than previously estimated because of poor uptake among internet…Mon Sept 19 2011 - 01:00
Average marriage age continues to riseTHE AGE at which people are marrying continues to rise, according to new figures published by the Central Statistics Office.Sat Sept 17 2011 - 01:00
Next DeVito film to be directed in IrelandDANNY DeVITO is set to direct his next feature film in Ireland next year, the Irish Film Board has confirmed.Fri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
Average marriage age on the riseThe age at which people are marrying continues to rise, according to new figures published by the Central Statistics Office (…Fri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
Danny DeVito to film in IrelandDanny DeVito is set to direct his next feature film in Ireland next year, the Irish Film Board has confirmed.Thu Sept 15 2011 - 01:00
Lots to celebrate as students everywhere proclaim shock and delight at resultsIT WAS A case of seeing double yesterday as twin sisters from Wicklow, Jane and Rose Fagan, scored identical grades in the Junior…Thu Sept 15 2011 - 01:00
No decision on State assets salesMinister for Energy, Communications and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte said today the Government is still undecided on whether…Mon Sept 12 2011 - 01:00
Kate Bush announces new albumKate Bush has announced she is to release a brand new album entitled 50 Words for Snow in November.Mon Sept 12 2011 - 01:00
Ireland retains rankingIRELAND REMAINS in 29th place in terms of global competitiveness but is ranked last out of 142 countries over its budget balance…Thu Sept 08 2011 - 01:00
Over 570 jobs lost as Talk Talk shuts Waterford baseOver 570 jobs are to be lost at telecoms firm Talk Talk following the company's decision to close its facility in Waterford.Wed Sept 07 2011 - 01:00
