Lismore residents evacuated after fireResidents living near an industrial estate in Lismore, Co Waterford, who were evacuated following a serious fire will spend the…Mon Jul 14 2008 - 01:00
Archaeologists 'used to destroy heritage', conference toldARCHAEOLOGISTS working on excavations for the controversial M3 motorway feared they would be “sacked, blacklisted or bullied …Fri Jul 04 2008 - 01:00
Life's a beach for sun-starved DublinersIreland’s very first urban beach opened in Dublin today, with a number of seaside themed activities on offer for those who have…Fri Jul 04 2008 - 01:00
Archaeologists 'used to destroy heritage'Archaeologists working on excavations on the controversial M3 motorway feared they would be "sacked, blacklisted or bullied out…Thu Jul 03 2008 - 01:00
Gormley meet residents over waste fearsMinister for the Environment John Gormley has met residents living close to the former Irish Steel plant on Haulbowline island…Tue Jul 01 2008 - 01:00
Martin condemns Zimbabwe 'tragedy'Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin today condemned the "continuing tragedy" in Zimbabwe, saying that the reinauguration…Tue Jul 01 2008 - 01:00
Planned disability services to go aheadThe Minister of State with responsibility for Equality, Disabilty and Mental Health, John Moloney has confirmed that new developments…Tue Jul 01 2008 - 01:00
Drive-in movies for Farmleigh festDRIVE-IN movies, a beer festival, live music and a book fair are among the free activities planned for Farmleigh House in the…Fri Jun 20 2008 - 01:00
RCNI criticises lenient sentencingRape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) has expressed outrage over the handing down of a two-year sentence, 12 months of which were…Fri Jun 20 2008 - 01:00
Fun-filled weekend of music and nudityHundreds of volunteers outside Blarney Castle in Cork for photographer<br> Spencer Tunick on TuesdayFri Jun 20 2008 - 01:00
Rally over immigrant centres closingOver 100 people have taken part in a protest in Dublin this afternoon over the planned closure of the State’s main language and…Fri Jun 20 2008 - 01:00
Safer driving campaign launchedA new campaign aimed at encouraging young drivers to reduce their speed was launched this afternoon.Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
IHF seeks hospice-friendly policiesA leading international researcher on the effects of healthcare facilities on patient safety and medical outcomes said today …Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
Drive-in movies to start in Phoenix ParkDrive-in movies, a beer festival, live music and a book fair are among the free activities taking place at Farmleigh House in…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
UN 'sorry' over troops criticism, says O'DeaMinister for Defence Willie O'Dea said today he had received an apology from the UN after criticism that Irish troops serving…Wed Jun 18 2008 - 01:00
New action plan on HIV unveiledA new national action plan aimed at reducing the rate of HIV and Aids in Ireland was unveiled this afternoon.Tue Jun 17 2008 - 01:00
Sedentary employees risk heart attacksSedentary employees are nearly twice as likely to have a heart attack as those who enage in physical activity, delegates at a…Tue Jun 17 2008 - 01:00
New teenagers' website launchedA new website providing information about activities and facilities for teenagers has been launched by Minister for children …Mon Jun 16 2008 - 01:00
Impact, HSE to resume meeting tomorrowThe trade union Impact is to meet the Health Service Executive (HSE) tomorrow afternoon, after an initial meeting today ended…Mon Jun 16 2008 - 01:00
'Dramatic' rise in diabetes - HSENearly one person in every 20 has type two diabetes and the numbers of people developing the disease is growing, according to…Mon Jun 16 2008 - 01:00
Bishops restate gay marriage oppositionIreland’s Catholic bishops have restated their opposition to gay marriage today, claiming that “sexual differentiation is intrinsic…Mon Jun 16 2008 - 01:00
Dublin rejoices as Bloomsday continuesHundreds of people have gathered in Dublin today to celebrate Bloomsday, the annual event dedicated to the lead character in …Mon Jun 16 2008 - 01:00
Business losing EUR1.5bn per year to criminal activity, Isme survey revealsWHILE THE number of businesses targeted by criminals has fallen over the past year, crime is still costing firms €1Sat Jun 07 2008 - 01:00
Yes vote essential for economy - KennyFine Gael leader Enda Kenny today claimed that a Yes vote in the forthcoming Lisbon Treaty referendum is "absolutely essential…Fri Jun 06 2008 - 01:00
Harney challenges No campaignersMinister for Health and Children, Mary Harney today challenged anti-Lisbon Treaty campaigners to debate the economic implications…Fri Jun 06 2008 - 01:00
Health workers to escalate actionSome 28,000 members of the trade union Impact who work in the health sector are to escalate their current work-to-rule from Monday…Fri Jun 06 2008 - 01:00
Crime costs businesses €1.5bn annuallyWhile the number of businesses targeted by criminals has fallen over the past year, crime is still costing firms €1Fri Jun 06 2008 - 01:00
ICSA calls for Yes vote in referendumSupporters of the Lisbon Treaty got another boost today when a third farmers' organisation voted to recommend a Yes vote in the…Thu Jun 05 2008 - 01:00
€11m allocated for counselling servicesAlmost €11 million in funding is to be allocated to voluntary and community groups nationwide which provide a wide range of marriage…Thu Jun 05 2008 - 01:00
Call to end carbon dioxide 'addiction'People throughout Ireland have been called upon to find out what their carbon count number is as countries around the globe celebrate…Thu Jun 05 2008 - 01:00
87% of firms believe Yes vote important- surveyAs many as 87 per cent of companies believe that acceptance of the Lisbon Treaty is important for Irish business, according to…Mon Jun 02 2008 - 01:00
Knock mass marks world priest dayCatholics around Ireland will be taking time out this afternoon to offer up prayers for the country’s 6,000 priests.Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
Hauliers warn of protest over rising diesel pricesHauliers have today warned they may stage protests on roads around the country if something is not done to counter soaring diesel…Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
Bank Holiday escape set to BloomThe June Bank Holiday weekend promises plenty in terms of sporting fixtures, concerts and events with Bloom in the park, the …Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
Overseas trips to Ireland rise 9.9%The number of visitors to Ireland from Britain jumped by 26 per cent in March, although there was a marked decline in tourists…Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Domestic violence 'abhorrent' - MinisterPerpetrators of domestic violence must be made to face up to their actions, Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern said today.Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Call to avoid ghettoisation of immigrantsImmigrants must be made to feel "safe, secure and welcome" in Ireland, the chairperson of the National Action Plan against Racism…Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Ryan criticised over treaty commentsSinn Féin has criticised claims by Green Party Minister Eamon Ryan that Europe would face "chaos" if the Lisbon Treaty is rejected…Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Kenny urges joint party statement for Yes voteFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has called on the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Labour to join with him in issuing a joint message urging…Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Kerry's Breeo deal faces more scrutinyKerry Group's proposed €165 million purchase of Breeo Foods is to face a second investigation by the Competition Authority…Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Symantec to cut 70 jobs in DublinSecurity software firm Symantec has confirmed plans to transfer its manufacturing and distribution operations from Dublin to …Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
BoI repays young savers for rate errorBank of Ireland has today apologised to customers after an error led it to apply the wrong interest rate code to children's bank…Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
NRH unveils new €200m hospital planThe National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) is to submit a planning application for the construction of a new €200 million, 44…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Amnesty calls for end to use of Shannon for renditionsIreland will continue to be complicit in acts of kidnap and torture so long as the Taoiseach allows Shannon to be used by the…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Drumm defends health serviceThe chief executive of the HSE has defended the health service saying most patients have "a very positive experience" of it.Tue May 27 2008 - 01:00
Martin says latest WTO proposals unacceptableIreland continues to have serious concerns about the latest agriculture proposals tabled last week at the WTO negotiations, Minister…Mon May 26 2008 - 01:00
Munster fans on march to finalAn estimated 60,000 Munster rugby fans are expected in Cardiff for the Heineken Cup final between Munster and French rivals Toulouse…Fri May 23 2008 - 01:00
Dustin gets stuffed in SerbiaDespite a dazzling performance in Serbia tonight, Dustin the Turkey has failed to make it through to Saturday's Eurovision final…Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
President Bush to visit Northern IrelandUnited States President George Bush is expected to visit Northern Ireland next month as part of a European tour which will also…Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
Public service taskforce establishedA new taskforce has been established to develop an action plan for the modernisation of the public service.Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
