FG on attack over hospital hygieneSuperbugs, like MRSA and Clostridium difficile , remain rife in Irish hospitals despite an additional €48Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
Barroso says Lisbon Treaty 'good for Ireland'There is “no chance” of a harmonised tax regime within the European Union being imposed on Ireland, the president of the European…Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
Trade deal will benefit Ireland - BarrosoA small, open economy such as Ireland's has a lot to gain from a world trade deal, European Commission José Manuel Barroso has…Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
New PD leader Cannon pledges to rebuild partySenator Ciarán Cannon assumed the role of Progressive Democrat leader today, pledging to rebuild the party from grassroots level…Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
Hillery to receive State funeral on WednesdayFormer president Dr Patrick Hillery, who died yesterday at the age of 84, will receive a full State funeral on Wednesday, it …Sun Apr 13 2008 - 01:00
Former president Patrick Hillery dies at 84Former president Dr Patrick Hillery died today at the age of 84 following a short illness.Sat Apr 12 2008 - 01:00
Nursery education: every child born this year will receive the gift of a book from the StateA BOOK is to be issued to every baby born this year as part of a scheme to highlight the importance of early reading.Fri Apr 11 2008 - 01:00
2008 babies to receive free bookA book is to be issued to every baby born this year as part of a scheme to highlight the importance of early reading.Thu Apr 10 2008 - 01:00
Harney acknowledges deficiencies in stroke servicesMinister for Health Mary Harney today acknowledged that services for stroke patients in Ireland were deficient and needed to …Wed Apr 09 2008 - 01:00
British biochemist wants to test HIV drug in IrelandA LEADING British biochemist has developed an antiviral drug which he believes will reduce HIV and Hepatitis infection to undetectable…Tue Apr 08 2008 - 01:00
Report criticises cancer diagnosis delays at Barringtons'An independent review of breast cancer care at Barringtons' private hospital in Limerick has found that in two cases women experienced…Tue Apr 01 2008 - 01:00
Amnesty report links Shannon to rendition caseIreland is contravening international law by allowing its territory to be used to facilitate extraordinary rendition, Amnesty…Fri Mar 14 2008 - 00:00
Report advises overhaul of museumThe National Museum of Ireland needs a major overhaul of its collection management policy, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor…Fri Mar 14 2008 - 00:00
Fahey tops list of TD property holdingsA list of the property holdings and share portfolios held by TDs was revealed in the Register of Interests of Members of Dáil…Thu Mar 13 2008 - 00:00
No plans to change HSE structure, says HarneyMinister for Health Mary Harney has said there are no plans to change the structure of the Health Service Executive following…Wed Mar 12 2008 - 00:00
Govt 'must act' to avoid waste finesIreland lacks the infrastructure to deal with its biodegradable waste and risks being fined €270 million a year by the European…Thu Feb 28 2008 - 00:00
Cork project wins top planning prizeA plan for the development of the suburban rail network in Cork has taken the major prize at this year's National Planning Awards…Thu Feb 28 2008 - 00:00
Study highlights price disparity between Ireland and EUIrish consumers pay higher prices than their European Union counterparts for many goods and services despite the creation of …Thu Feb 14 2008 - 00:00
US firms to create 75 jobs in LimerickLimerick received a jobs boost today with the announcement that two US companies are to expand their operations in the city, …Tue Feb 12 2008 - 00:00
Bupa loses risk-equalisation challengeThe case taken by Bupa Ireland challenging the European Commission's approval of the Government's risk equalisation scheme has…Tue Feb 12 2008 - 00:00
Westbury building workers hold protestConstruction workers held a protest outside the Westbury Hotel in Dublin this morning over what they claim is "ongoing exploitation…Thu Jan 31 2008 - 00:00
People 'not sold on organic food'Less than a third of Irish people believe organic food is healthier than non-organic produce and only 15 per cent found it to…Wed Jan 30 2008 - 00:00
Hanafin issues warning on social sitesMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has warned young people of the risks to privacy posed by social networking websites such …Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
Ryan support for FG motion deniedThe Green Party has denied claims that Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan expressed support…Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Family of girl missing in Spain to renew appealThe family of Dublin teenager Amy Fitzpatrick are to issue another appeal for help to find her later today.Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Brother of missing girl issues emotional appealThe brother of an Irish girl who went missing in Spain two weeks ago has made an emotional appeal to his sister to get in contact…Tue Jan 15 2008 - 00:00
Guide criticises 'similar' restaurant fareRestaurants in Ireland are losing out by offering menus that are too similar, too unseasonal and too restricted, according to…Mon Jan 14 2008 - 00:00
Study highlights potential of migrantsMigrants are adding to the productive potential of the economy because on average they are better educated than their Irish counterparts…Fri Jan 11 2008 - 00:00
Ryan calls for public nuclear energy debateMinister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has called for an urgent public debate on nuclear energy…Thu Jan 10 2008 - 00:00
Campaign focuses on worker rightsThe National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) carried out more than 14,000 inspections last year and recovered more than €2…Thu Jan 10 2008 - 00:00
Overnight storm hits power and phone linesUp to 20,000 households in the north and north west are without power today after an overnight storm.Wed Jan 09 2008 - 00:00
Dempsey criticsed on drink-driving issueFine Gael has accused Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey of failing to tackle the high incidence of drink-driving and of lacking…Tue Jan 08 2008 - 00:00
Irish soldiers hurt in Lebanon blastTwo Irish soldiers working as part of a United Nations force were injured today when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in south…Tue Jan 08 2008 - 00:00
Women earn €2 per hour less than menWomen earn on average over €2 less per hour than men, the latest National Employment Survey reveals.Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
Two thirds of primary schools get water billsMore than two thirds of primary schools have already been billed to pay water charges, a survey by the Irish Primary Principals…Mon Dec 17 2007 - 00:00
Cowen unveils €900m in EU FundsMore than €900 million of EU Structural Funds will be directed towards investments in human capital, innovation and strengthening…Mon Dec 17 2007 - 00:00
Murder suspect 'sought psychiatric treatment'The man at the centre of a Garda investigation into a fatal stabbing in Harold's Cross on Saturday is reported to have been refused…Mon Dec 17 2007 - 00:00
Cowen says stamp duty changes will 'boost confidence'Stamp duty: Minster for Finance Brian Cowen said today his changes to the stamp duty regime would boost confidence and support…Wed Dec 05 2007 - 00:00
FG calls for public-service reform planFine Gael today claimed a public-service reform programme like that introduced in Britain could save the Exchequer up to €3 billion…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Ireland ranks 6th in donor-country ratingsIreland is ranked sixth out of 23 in a new league table of donor countries' responses to humanitarian disasters.Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Ireland to use credits to meet Kyoto targetIreland will achieve its Kyoto commitment on greenhouse gas emissions by 2010, largely by buying carbon credits, a European Commission…Tue Nov 27 2007 - 00:00
Over 6,000 join adoption registerThere were 6,270 applications to join the National Adoption Contact Preference Register (NACPR) during its first two years of…Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Gormley publishes biodiversity guideThe high levels of construction activity and intensive farming which characterise Ireland's recent prosperity are putting significant…Mon Nov 19 2007 - 00:00
€5m fund needed to aid young carersA special €5 million fund should be allocated in the forthcoming Budget to support young people who are caring for sick relatives…Wed Nov 14 2007 - 00:00
Study highlights stigma of mental illnessOnly a fifth of people with mental health problems in Ireland are employed largely because of the stigma and prejudice which …Wed Nov 14 2007 - 00:00
Public hospitals fare badly in hygiene reviewNearly a fifth of public hospitals in Ireland are failing to meet basic hygiene standards and pose an "immediate and significant…Tue Nov 13 2007 - 00:00
HSE has more to do on hygiene - HarneyMinister for Health Mary Harney has admitted that the health service has some way to go to establish a culture of best practice…Tue Nov 13 2007 - 00:00
No traces of bodies found on trawlersThe sunken fishing vessel the Maggie B, is raised to the surface by a Dutch barge crane, and refloated off the Dunmore East …Mon Nov 12 2007 - 00:00
Govt 'failing' exploited disabled workersThe Government has persistently failed to tackle the exploitation of workers with disabilities, a conference in Dublin heard …Mon Nov 12 2007 - 00:00
Map to help drug users find servicesAn web-based resource providing a map of services for drug users in west Dublin has been unveiled by the Tallaght Drugs Task …Mon Nov 12 2007 - 00:00