Ahern rejects Thornton Hall prison objectionsThe Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern has said that the development of a new prison complex at Thornton Hall in north Dublin …Mon May 19 2008 - 01:00
Dublin private-public housing plans collapseDublin City Council confirmed today that plans to build thousands of housing units in partnership with developer Bernard McNamara…Mon May 19 2008 - 01:00
HSE asked to speed up review processFine Gael has called on the HSE to speed up the waiting time for reviews of 6,000 Chest X-rays and 70 CT scans in the northeast…Mon May 19 2008 - 01:00
Public meetings on architecture policyThe Department of Environment and the Irish Architecture Foundation are to host a series of meetings to consult people about …Mon May 19 2008 - 01:00
Lisbon campaigners clash on neutralityPro and anti-Lisbon Treaty campaigners clashed over the issue of Irish neutrality today, with Sinn Féin rejecting the Minister…Thu May 15 2008 - 01:00
PDs claim No vote would hit investmentA No vote in the forthcoming Lisbon Treaty referendum would leave Ireland sidelined and with diminished capacity to attract foreign…Thu May 15 2008 - 01:00
Cervical smear contract criticisedFine Gael has questioned why a contract to process cervical smear tests was awarded to a US firm following the revelation today…Thu May 15 2008 - 01:00
Bill proposes single broadcast regulatorCommunications Minister Eamon Ryan holds the Broadcasting Bill outside Government Buildings, Dublin todayWed May 14 2008 - 01:00
Broadcast Bill carries 'right to reply'The new Broadcasting Bill 2008 unveiled this morning by Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan is intended to protect the interests…Wed May 14 2008 - 01:00
Lisbon No vote brings isolation - LenihanMinister for Finance Brian Lenihan warned today that a No vote on the Lisbon Treaty would be a "step into isolation for Ireland…Wed May 14 2008 - 01:00
Concern at sex assaults on immigrantsThe Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has reported a marked increase in the number of immigrants seeking treatment for sexual …Wed May 14 2008 - 01:00
HSE defends childcare servicesThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has today defended the funding and staffing available for childcare services amid criticism…Tue May 13 2008 - 01:00
Commission opens Lisbon campaignThe Referendum Commission today opened a €5 million information campaign on the Lisbon Treaty referendum, which will be held …Tue May 13 2008 - 01:00
Chambers Ireland rolls behind LisbonChambers Ireland said today that the "vast majority" of its members supported ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.Tue May 13 2008 - 01:00
Tributes paid to O'FaolainTributes have been paid to author Nuala O'Faolain who has died aged 68.Sat May 10 2008 - 01:00
Ship found in 'appalling' conditions in CorkThe International Transport Federation described conditions onboard a tanker that docked at Ringaskiddy, Cork this morning, as…Sat May 10 2008 - 01:00
Progress made in psychiatric nurses talksPsychiatric nurses involved in an ongoing dispute with the Health Service Executive (HSE) have promised not to escalate their…Sat May 10 2008 - 01:00
Psychiatric nurses set to meet HSETalks aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute between psychiatric nurses and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are to take place…Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
IN&M invest extra €10m in Newry plantIndependent News & Media's is to invest €10 million as part of a major expansion at its printing press in Newry, Co Down, …Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
Kitt to step down at next electionFormer Government chief whip Tom Kitt has announced he will not contest the next general election.Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
INO to ballot for all-out strike actionNurses at the Irish Nurses' Organisation’s (INO) annual delegate conference are expected to ballot for all-out strike action …Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
Data protection complaints rise in 2007Eircom, Sky, Aer Lingus and Tesco were among the organisations investigated by the Data Protection Commissioner last year as …Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
Four food safety notices served in AprilA popular late-night Dublin takeaway was among four food outlets which were closed for breaches of food safety laws in April.Wed May 07 2008 - 01:00
Morris finds gardaí mistreated Barron suspectsA number of gardaí mistreated several people who were detained unlawfully during the investigation into the death of Co Donegal…Wed May 07 2008 - 01:00
McAleese sends condolences to BurmaPresident McAleese has today expressed her sympathies to the people of Burma on the tragic loss of life and devastation caused…Wed May 07 2008 - 01:00
€74m set aside for affordable housingOver 13,000 social and affordable houses were completed in 2007, according to the Department of the Environment.Fri May 02 2008 - 01:00
Thousands hit the road for weekendThe great getaway has begun with thousands of people taking to the roads in order to make the most of the May Bank Holiday weekend…Fri May 02 2008 - 01:00
Gormley opens Ballymun conferenceA conference focusing on environmental initiatives undertaken by the Ballymun regeneration project was opened by Minister for…Fri May 02 2008 - 01:00
IMC reports positive steps from loyalistsThe British government should consider whether the UVF should continue to be classified as a paramiliatary group, the Independent…Thu May 01 2008 - 01:00
€23 million in extra funding for NGOsAn additional €23 million in additional funding for Irish-based aid development agencies has been announced by the Minister of…Wed Apr 30 2008 - 01:00
Business groups warn against new BillBusiness groups have voiced their oppostition today to a proposed bill on temporary workers, which would give them the same benefits…Wed Apr 30 2008 - 01:00
BCI issues Lisbon Treaty guidelinesThe Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has issued new guidelines for broadcasters ahead of the Treaty of Lisbon Referendum…Wed Apr 30 2008 - 01:00
Firstsource set to create Derry jobsHundreds of new jobs are expected to be announced later this week for Derry as part of a major expansion by FirstSource.Tue Apr 29 2008 - 01:00
Health for some religions 'compromised'A new study into the healthcare needs of people from different religions has warned that standards and services are being compromised…Mon Apr 28 2008 - 01:00
Taxi protests likely to spread - unionAs taxi drivers in Waterford and Limerick take to the streets in separate protests this afternoon, the National Taxi Drivers …Fri Apr 25 2008 - 01:00
A weekend for bookies and bookwormsThis weekend promises little in the way of good weather but plenty in terms of culture and sport, with the Cork World Book Festival…Fri Apr 25 2008 - 01:00
Greens seek Poolbeg licence withdrawalGreen Party representatives have called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw the licence it recently awarded…Tue Apr 22 2008 - 01:00
Directly elected mayors in local government planMinister for the Environment John Gormley has published a new green paper on local government which includes proposals for a …Tue Apr 22 2008 - 01:00
New NI campaign to target hate crimesAn advertising campaign aimed at drawing attention to the rising numbers of hate crimes taking place in Northern Ireland has …Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Kenny calls for 'honest' debate on TreatyFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has called for "an honest and rational debate" on the Lisbon Treaty and highlighted the importance…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Gantly to resign as CAA chairmanThe chairman of Cork Airport Authority (CAA), Joe Gantly has announced he is to stand down at the end of July.Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Victims group to challenge McEntee findingsFamilies of those killed in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings are to launch a High Court challenge over the official investigation…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Strike threat 'won't hit Guinness supply'A threatened strike by employees at Guinness won’t lead to a shortage of the black stuff, Diageo Ireland said this afternoon…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Greenstar to challenge waste proposalsWaste management company Greenstar has been granted leave by the High Court to seek a judicial review of the recent decision …Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
European Court rules in favour of Irish workersThe European Court of Justice has today ruled in favour of 90 civil servants who claimed workers on fixed-term contracts should…Tue Apr 15 2008 - 01:00
Rare Proclamation sold for €360,000An original signed copy of the 1916 Proclamation has fetched a record €360,000 at an auction in Dublin tonight.Tue Apr 15 2008 - 01:00
HSE issues report on Athlone lecturerA report into how a childcare lecturer retained his job despite a conviction for sexual assault against minors has been issued…Tue Apr 15 2008 - 01:00
DAA announces 56% rise in profitsThe Dublin Airport Authority’s profits surged by 56 per cent last year, according to new figures issued today.Mon Apr 14 2008 - 01:00
500 jobs under threat at Westmeath factoryThere are fears that up to 500 jobs are to be lost at a car parts factory in Co Westmeath.Mon Apr 14 2008 - 01:00
Parties seek more gardaí in LimerickOpposition parties have called for greater Garda presence in Limerick and a regional office of the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB…Tue Apr 08 2008 - 01:00
