New world for drivers by 2050In future frustrated motorists will pre-book a "slot" on a motorway system which will then drive them by auto pilot to their …Wed Dec 22 2004 - 00:00
Gardai defend conviction rateGardaí expect a significant increase in drink-driving convictions in 2005 as the backlog of cases delayed by challenges to the…Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00
Vomiting cases rise to 160 at Dublin hospitalRelatives of patients in St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, have been asked only to visit in emergencies after the number of winter…Fri Dec 03 2004 - 00:00
Cullen 'disappointed' at DAA resignationThe Minister for Transport, Mr Cullen, said today he was "disappointed" by the decision by a worker-director on the board of …Fri Dec 03 2004 - 00:00
Cowen defends decision on cigarette taxesThe decision not to increase Vat on cigarettes in the Budget was defended by the Minister of Finance, Mr Cowen this morning.Thu Dec 02 2004 - 00:00
State agencies criticised for not shopping aroundState capital projects often cost more than they could because State agencies do not carry out detailed research when selecting…Wed Dec 01 2004 - 00:00
Cullen rejects 'malicious innuendo' in newspaper reportThe Minister for Transport, Mr Cullen has rejected as "malicious innuendo" an impression suggested in a Sunday newspaper that…Wed Dec 01 2004 - 00:00
New 180 bed private hospital for DublinThe company behind a new 180 bed private hospital to be built in Dublin is examining sites close to Cork and Limerick for similar…Tue Nov 30 2004 - 00:00
Teenagers 'serious but stable' after M50 crashTwo teenage boys are in "serious but stable" condition following a major crash on the M50 in Dublin over the weekend.Mon Nov 29 2004 - 00:00
Only 10% would choose to die in hospital - surveyTwo thirds of Irish people would prefer to die at home even though most end up dying in hospitals or care units, according to…Mon Nov 29 2004 - 00:00
Union vote threatens health service reformThousands of health service staff have voted for industrial action in a move that threatens to disrupt Government plans to reform…Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
Olympia canopy to be restored after crashThe canopy at the front of the Olympia Threatre, which collapsed after being hit by a lorry this morning, is to be restored.Thu Nov 18 2004 - 00:00
Free GP care extended but A&E cost to riseA package of measures aimed at boosting A&E funding while trying to reduce the number of people visiting these departments…Thu Nov 18 2004 - 00:00
Poor services affect eating disorder patientsThe standard of services for people suffering with eating disorders is poor, according to medical professionals questioned in…Wed Nov 17 2004 - 00:00
Ahern seeks 'decoding' of employment lawsThe Taoiseach wants to reform employment and industrial relations legislation by reducing the number of acts governing the sector…Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
Ahern criticised over social housing provisionsThe Government has been accused of "protecting builders" by not enforcing planning regulations which require 20 per cent of developments…Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Extra €4 million for Garda is 'too little too late'The provision of an extra €4 million for Garda overtime over the next eight weeks has been criticised today by Opposition parties…Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Admissions threat at Limerick hospital deniedExpectant mothers will not be turned away from the Limerick's only public maternity hospital due to staff shortages, the mid-…Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
Teachers' body 'frustrated' over Hanafin remarksThe Primary Principals' Network (PPN) has accused the Minister for Education of being misleading when she stated on radio this…Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
NRA to review its crash barriers policyThe National Roads Authority is to review its policy on crash barriers on motorways' central reservations following a crash on…Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
Phantom FM awarded Dublin radio licenceThe alternative rock radio licence for Dublin has been awarded to the Phantom FM consortium, the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland…Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
House prices rise by 12% in last year - surveyIrish house prices rose by over 7Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Low corporation tax rate unsustainable - ICTUThe State's low rate of corporation tax is unsustainable and is fuelling a "race to the bottom" in which the ultimate losers …Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Martin predicts continued growth in employmentThe Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Mr Martin, has told a conference in Dublin that the key to Ireland's future…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Irish growth improves in 2004 second quarterEconomic activity in Ireland picked up substantially in the first six months of the year as both consumers and businesses began…Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
Revenue inquiries yield €1.56bn for ExchequerInvestigations by the Revenue Commissioners into tax-avoidance issues have resulted in €1Tue Sept 28 2004 - 01:00
OECD calls for payed year off for parentsParents should be allowed to take 12 months off work with pay following the birth of a child, according to a report from the …Fri Sept 24 2004 - 01:00
Several TDs, Senators willing to back Dana - spokesmanA number of Oireachtas members are willing to back Ms Dana Rosemary Scallon in her bid to seek a nomination to stand in the presidential…Wed Sept 22 2004 - 01:00
Alcohol-related problems cost €2.65 billion last yearThe Government has been encouraged to further increase taxes on alcohol in a bid to reduce consumption and the number of health…Wed Sept 22 2004 - 01:00
Tax take falls short of alcohol illness costsThe cost to the State of alcohol related problems far outweighs what the Exchequer takes in taxes from alcohol sales, according…Wed Sept 22 2004 - 01:00
High number of decentralisation applicants already outside DublinAlmost half of the 7,200 applications from civil servants to the decentralisation programme come from staff already working outside…Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
Dempsey rules out reintroducing college feesThe Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, this evening ruled out reintroducing college fees to meet a funding crisis in the State…Thu Sept 16 2004 - 01:00
USI and parties oppose third-level feesOpposition parties joined with the Union of Students of Ireland (USI) today in opposing any reintroduction of third-level fees…Thu Sept 16 2004 - 01:00
Cabinet reshuffle may delay transport talksThe impending Cabinet reshuffle may delay agreement on a deal between unions and the Department of Transport on the future of…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Dempsey tries to resolve enrolment crisisSchool principals are meeting the Minister for Education in Limerick City today to try and resolve an enrolment crisis that has…Mon Sept 13 2004 - 01:00
Confusion over rate of provisional driver deathsAt least ten per cent of the hundreds of people killed on Irish roads each year are provisional licence holders.Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Martin considers suing insurer in row over doctors' coverThe Department of Health is considering suing the Medical Defence Union (MDU) for breach of contract after the insurer withdrew…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Martin to urge Dunne to meet deadlineThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin will urge the chairwoman of the Dunne Inquiry this evening to complete her investigations …Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Minister meets doctors over insurance withdrawalThe Minister for Health will meet with representatives of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) and Irish Medical…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Bruton appointed European Union ambassador to USThe former Taoiseach Mr John Bruton, has been appointed as the Head of the European Commission's Delegation to Washington.Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Decentralisation applications will be taken after deadlineThe Government will accept applications from civil and public servants seeking decentralisation beyond a deadline which expires…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Aer Lingus, unions begin six weeks of talksUnions and management at Aer Lingus started talks at Dublin Airport this morning on the airline's plan to reduce its workforce…Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
Senior gardaí seek extra anti-drugs resourcesSenior gardaí have today called for additional resources to assist them in tackling the drugs trade in the State.Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
Controversial Mayo factory promises more jobsA Co Mayo sludge processing plant said today it plans a massive expansion to its workforce if a planning application is approved…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Nurses' union rejects latest pay rise dealNurses have voted by a three-to-one majority to reject the latest round of pay increases under the national pay deal Sustaining…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
AIB owes overcharged customers €34m - IFSRAAIB failed to inform the financial regulator as required by law as to the extent of certain foreign-exchange charges it levied…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
AIB admits 'serious breach of law' in FX chargesAIB today admitted it does not yet know why it charged customers the wrong foreign exchange rates and why the problem persisted…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Ryanair files suit against UK airport operatorRyanair today began legal proceedings against UK airport operator BAA over what it alleges is a monopoly abuse of fuel levies…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
McCreevy nominated as Ireland's EU CommissionerThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, this evening said he has agreed to become Ireland's next EU Commissioner.Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Half of Dublin pubs had sales of €1m - reportMore than half of all Dublin pubs had net sales of over €1 million in 2003, according to a report on the industry released today…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
