Apology for long Dublin train delayIarnród Eireann has issued an apology to hundreds of travellers who were left sitting on a train in Connolly Station, Dublin, …Mon Jun 02 2003 - 01:00
Irish in Greece to light 'Flame of Hope'A 12-strong delegation of Irish police officers and Special Olympians left Ireland for Greece on Saturday where they will take…Mon Jun 02 2003 - 01:00
'Boss' relives glory daysThe sun may have only made a fleeting cameo appearance over Saturday and Sunday but it did little to dampen the spirits of those…Mon Jun 02 2003 - 01:00
Death of cyclist brings May toll on roads to 37The death of a cyclist in Co Cavan on Saturday night brought to 37 the number of people killed on Irish roads in May, almost …Mon Jun 02 2003 - 01:00
37,000 to run for charity in Women's Mini-MarathonMore than 37,000 runners are set to take to the roads of Dublin on Monday for the annual Women's Mini-MarathonSat May 31 2003 - 01:00
Locals oppose Sligo ex-offender centreA new facility in Sligo to accommodate ex-offenders has run into opposition from residents who fear that men convicted of serious…Sat May 31 2003 - 01:00
Deputy named as new Garda CommissionerThe Deputy Garda Commissioner, Mr Noel Conroy, has been selected by the Government to be the next Commissioner of An Garda Síochána…Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
Reduce speed and 'Arrive Alive', urges new road safety campaignA senior insurance industry figure has called on motor insurers to reward greater road safety with reduced premiums.Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
RTE defends support of Eurovision entryRTÉ has defended its investment in the Eurovision act headed by Mickey Joe Harte following criticism from the Lifford singer…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
Artist defends his exhibition portrait of Guerin murdererAn artist who painted the man convicted for his role in the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin has defended the inclusion of…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
Young Irish actor shot dead in random attack in ChicagoA young Irish actor who had moved to the US to pursue his career has been killed in Chicago in what appears to be a random, motiveless…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
Almost Eur 42m paid to Defence claimantsThe State paid out almost Eur 42 million in personal injury compensation to soldiers and civilians working in the Defence Forces…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Man questioned in London after Wicklow woman's body is foundDetectives from Crumlin Garda station, Dublin, were in London last night to question an English national as part of their investigation…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Martin says higher taxes needed for better healthcareThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, last night said Irish people will have to accept that higher taxes will be needed if the …Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
'Talented' Tubridy picked as Rose presenterRyan Tubridy serves up The Full Irish to 2FM listeners every morning but yesterday the talented young broadcaster's plate got…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
School says it did not 'bully' parents over fund-raisingA prominent private school in Dublin has denied that its current fund-raising campaign has involved "financial bullying" of parents…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Students continue sit-in over any reintroduction of third-level feesThe Union of Students in Ireland (USI) was last night continuing to occupy rooms at the Department of Transport on Clare Street…Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
'It was you,' witness tells gardaA witness at the Morris tribunal said yesterday she had no concept of dates, time, height or distance, under cross-examination…Sat May 17 2003 - 01:00
Witness denies she lied for fellow witness McGlincheyA witness at the Morris tribunal was yesterday accused of fabricating evidence on behalf of fellow witness and alleged Garda …Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Four motorcycle gardai patrol city at rush hourThe Garda motorcycle traffic unit in Dublin is being depleted at rush hour every day because the force is refusing to pay a €…Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Garda stations may be shutThe Government is to consider closing some of Dublin's 24-hour Garda stations to free up personnel for street patrols.Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
Lawyers warned to be mindful of costs in summoning witnessesMorris tribunal: The chairman of the Morris tribunal yesterday warned lawyers representing parties in the hearing that they …Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Key witness 'gave gardai information on IRA'A key witness in the Morris tribunal gave information on republican paramilitaries to Donegal detectives in 1990 in a series …Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Macarthur sent to open prison for assessmentOne of the State's longest-serving prisoners, murderer Malcolm Macarthur, was yesterday transferred to Shelton Abbey open prison…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Byrne denies only 400 gardai on dutyThe Garda Commissioner, Mr Pat Byrne, has strongly rejected reports that just 400 gardaí are on duty around the State at any …Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Garda reserve may be establishedThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, is considering the establishment of a Garda reserve force in a radical move which would…Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Journalist questioned about leaks released without chargeThe Northern Ireland editor of the Sunday Times, Liam Clarke, was last night released without charge by the Police Service of…Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Penalty points system to have new offencesNine more offences will be added to the penalty points system in the next 12 months, beginning in June when driving without insurance…Fri May 02 2003 - 01:00
Murder in flat may be revenge attackGardaí in Dublin investigating the murder of a father of two in Ballymun on Saturday morning believe he may have been killed …Mon Apr 21 2003 - 01:00
Protesters pour holy water on runway at ShannonProtesters breached security at Shannon Airport before dawn yesterday to pour holy water on a runway and pray.Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Davis Cup tennis-players made statements on attackTwo of the three men who made statements to Dublin gardaí in relation to the Grafton Street attack on a librarian last weekend…Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
About 20 people each year are never tracedOf the estimated 2,000 people who are reported missing in the State every year, around 20 are never heard from againSat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Family of missing woman urge her to make contactThe family of a south Dublin woman missing for almost seven weeks say they are becoming increasingly concerned for her safety…Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Rabbitte calls for major reforms to tackle crimeThe fight against crime could be enhanced by reforming the prison service and the courts, coupled with a greater emphasis on …Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Three more serious assaults in DublinGardaí are investigating three serious attacks in Dublin on Wednesday nightFri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Gardai hold three over 2001 murder of criminalGardaí in Dublin investigating the 2001 murder of a Dublin criminal yesterday arrested three people for questioning in connection…Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Conference urges mandatory minimum sentence in drug casesGarda sergeants and inspectors have called on the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, to introduce a three-month minimum mandatory…Thu Apr 17 2003 - 01:00
Delegates pass motions to promote a change in attitude towards drinkingThe AGSI has urged the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, to embark on a major crackdown on teenage drinking and drink- related…Thu Apr 17 2003 - 01:00
Garda unwilling to work penalty points systemGarda sergeants and inspectors say they are unwilling to participate in the full roll-out of the penalty points system for drivers…Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Anti-globalisation protesters threatIreland's hosting of the EU presidency next year is likely to attract thousands of militant anti-globalisation protesters from…Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
AGSI hears of increase in drug offencesOrganised crime gangs involved in the State's drugs trade have grown as arrogant as they were in the years before Veronica Guerin…Tue Apr 15 2003 - 01:00
McDowell to hear delegates criticise Garda payThe Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr McDowell, will come under pressure today on pay and benchmarking at the…Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00
Kitt to allot Eur 5m in assistance for civilian reliefThe Government is to set aside €5 million for humanitarian assistance to help alleviate the suffering of Iraqi civilians.Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Drugs war a possible motive for murderGardaí say they are looking for a "cold, calculated and highly dangerous criminal" in their hunt for the killer of a young Dublin…Tue Mar 25 2003 - 00:00
'Tactical marketing' plan to attract visitorsECONOMIC FALLOUT/Tourism: Irish tourism chiefs have promised to increase spending on overseas marketing once war-related consumer…Sat Mar 22 2003 - 00:00
Group says council may have to buy homes above tunnelDublin City Council could be forced to buy the homes of Marino residents because work on the Dublin Port Tunnel may have damaged…Sat Mar 22 2003 - 00:00
No case to answer over vaccine trials, religious orders claimThe Vaccine Trials Inquiry: Five religious institutions at the centre of the 1960-61 four-in-one vaccine controversy believe…Fri Mar 21 2003 - 00:00
Irish Eurovision song is deemed to be an original compositionThe long-running controversy over Ireland's entry for this years Eurovision Song Contest has come to a close following news from…Fri Mar 21 2003 - 00:00
Locals may protest at tunnel sitesNorth Dublin residents are considering a series of sit-ins at Dublin Port Tunnel work sites to protest at damage caused to two…Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
Kitchen column cracked right through with bang in the nightShortly before midnight just over two weeks ago, Mr Stephen McQuillan heard a loud bang in the downstairs of his home at Annadale…Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
