Plans for commissions to replace tribunalsNew legislation allowing for Commissions of Investigations to be established instead of tribunals has been published by the Minister…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Kenny to meet Deasy over immigration voteFine Gael leader Mr Enda Kenny is to meet with his spokesman for justice Mr John Deasy this evening after the Waterford TD broke…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Ireland warned over emissions by energy agencyIreland faces a "serious challenge" in achieving its emissions target under the Kyoto Protocol, the International Energy Agency…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Energy Agency recommends ESB break-upThe International Energy Agency (IEA) has recommended the ESB be broken-up into competing companies to increase competition in…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
New EU constitution gives boost to Irish languageA special amendment to raise the profile of the Irish language in the EU has been inserted in the new draft constitution for …Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
Govt welcomes adoption of new draft EU constitutionThe Government this evening broadly welcomed the Convention on the Future of Europe's adoption of a draft constitution for an…Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
CIE unions announce plan for series of stoppagesCIÉ workers today announced plans for a series of one-day stoppages in protest at Government plans to restructure the company…Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
Fate of Irish Box unclear as EU talks endThe future of the Irish Box remains unclear today after a meeting of EU fisheries ministers ended without agreement.Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
Walsh seeks 'proper compromise' on CAPThe Minister for Agriculture, Mr Walsh, has said he is willing to do business on CAP reform if "a proper compromise document …Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
Donaldson says joint declaration is 'insult' to victimsAnti-Agreement unionist Mr Jeffrey Donaldson has described plans for dealing with 'on the run' paramilitaries in the British …Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
EU ministers consider proposals on CAPThe Department of Agriculture has expressed disappointment at compromise proposals aimed at paving the way for a root and branch…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Ministers and Taoiseach broke election spending limitFifty six general election candidates, including Cabinet members and the Taoiseach, spent above the legal limit in their campaigns…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
SIPTU condemns Brennan transport policiesSIPTU today accused the Minister of Transport of being pre-occupied with deregulation and of presiding over "shambolic" public…Tue Jun 10 2003 - 01:00
Opposition attacks Coalition on economy and 'broken promises'The two main opposition parties today attacked the Government on the first anniversary of its return to office with Labour claiming…Fri Jun 06 2003 - 01:00
'Open skies' deal threatens thousands of jobs - SIPTUThe ending of the Shannon stopover will threaten thousands of jobs in tourism and industry generally, SIPTU warned today.Fri Jun 06 2003 - 01:00
Brittas Bay beach loses Blue Flag statusA number of high-profile beaches on the east coast have lost their Blue Flag status for cleanliness.Thu Jun 05 2003 - 01:00
Cullen convenes review of habitats processThe Minister for Environment, Mr Martin Cullen, today convened a three-month consultation period between his Department and farming…Thu Jun 05 2003 - 01:00
Crime is costing small business €1.9bn - reportCrime is costing small businesses in the Republic €1.9 billion annually according to a new study released today.Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
New Bill to prohibit arbitrary rent hiking by landlordsLandlords will be prohibited from charging more than the open market rate for rent under new legislation to be introduced by …Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Martin rejects appeal by IHS over Hep C compensationThe Minister for Health has rejected an appeal by the Irish Haemophilia Society (IHS) for a change in the rules governing compensation…Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Coalition says it has 'kept faith' with pre-election pledgesFianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats today defended their record in Government by saying they had "kept faith with commitments…Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Irish children's art project to be exhibited at UNAn art project designed to send a message of hope from Ireland's primary schools to people suffering all over the world has been…Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Four held, arms seized in Limerick feud inquiryFour men have been arrested in connection with an arms find in Limerick, it emerged this evening.Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Dublin's Mater closes 82 beds in cutbacks planDublin's Mater Hospital has closed 82 beds as part the proposed cutbacks in its service, irelandTue May 13 2003 - 01:00
Report criticises State over emissions and water qualityA European Environment Agency (EEA) report has criticised Ireland's failure to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, the quality …Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Authority warns builders on safety regulationsEight people have died in construction-related accidents so far this year, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) said today.Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Farmers warned to prepare for more competitionThe Taoiseach, Mr Berie Ahern, today warned farmers they needed to prepare for a more competitive environment.Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Martin insists health services in better shape than everThe Minister for Health, Mr Micheál Martin, has defended the nation's health services by saying they were in better shape than…Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Call made for gardai to be brought under FOIInformation Commissioner Mr Kevin Murphy has called for the gardaí to be made subject to the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Nurses vote for campaign against health cutbacksThe Irish Nurses' Organisation today warned the Government its 28,000 members would lead an all-out public campaign of resistance…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Only three speed cameras in operation in StateThere are only three speed cameras in operation at any one time across the State, it was revealed today.Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
New agency to deal with domestic violenceA new agency to deal with the problem of domestic violence was established in Dublin today.Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Martin claims health service not in crisisThe Minister for Health, Mr Micheál Martin, has dismissed suggestions that the health service is in crisis.Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Asthma costs €463m annually, says reportAsthma-related complaints cost the healthcare system an estimated €463 million annually, according to a new study.Tue May 06 2003 - 01:00
Survey shows fall in heroin use in DublinA new survey released today shows a significant decrease in the level of heroin abuse in Dublin.Tue May 06 2003 - 01:00
Liam Cosgrave resigns from Fine Gael partyFormer TD and senator Mr Liam Cosgrave has officially resigned from the Fine Gael party.Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
IHS to meet Martin over Hepatitis C compensationThe Irish Haemophilia Society (IHS) is to meet the Minister for Health to discuss what it says are the "serious and unjust ramifications…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
Hundreds attend soldier's funeral in BallyfermotSeveral hundred mourners attended the funeral this morning of the Dublin-born soldier killed while serving with the British army…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Cullen promises to reward green county councilsThe Minister of Environment, Mr Martin Cullen, today pledged to reward local authorities who were "driving the environmental …Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Survey shows increase in binge drinking and obesityIrish people are drinking more, becoming fatter and doing less exercise according to a major health study published today.Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Harney calls on SF to take 'final step' into democracyProgressive Democrats leader, Ms Mary Harney, has called on Sinn Féin to take "the final, irrevocable step into democratic life…Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Cosgrave accuses Dunlop of lying to tribunalFormer Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave has accused lobbyist Mr Frank Dunlop of lying in his evidence to the Flood tribunal…Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
Flood hears Cosgrave failed to declare Dunlop paymentFormer Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave failed to declare a payment of £2,500 from Mr Frank Dunlop to the Public Offices Commission…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
US airliner lands in Shannon after bomb threatA United Airlines plane en route to JFK Airport in New York from London's Heathrow Airport has been forced to make an unscheduled…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
Cosgrave Dunlop payments were 'legitimate'Former Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave has denied receiving anything other than "legitimate political donations" from lobbyist…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
Cosgrave's lawyers accuse Flood tribunal of biasLawyers for the former Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave have accused the Flood Tribunal of acting unfairly and with bias in…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Cosgrave discussed Carrickmines with Dunlop - FloodThe Flood tribunal heard today how former Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave held a number of meetings with lobbyist Mr Frank…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
German software giant creates 350 jobs in GalwayGerman software giant SAP is to expand its operation in the Republic with the creation of 350 new jobs.Tue Apr 01 2003 - 01:00
Doctor tells tribunal Carthy seemed wellThe last doctor to treat John Carthy before his death has told the Barr tribunal that Mr Carthy seemed "quite well" and was looking…Tue Apr 01 2003 - 01:00
Child abuse inquiry criticises Department of EducationThe Department of Education has been severely criticised for the way in which it has dealt with requests from the Laffoy inquiry…Mon Mar 31 2003 - 01:00
