€97m in dormant account funding allocatedA total of €9.7 million from dormant bank accounts has been allocated to projects that aim to alleviate poverty and social deprivation…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Care 'unacceptable' at Mullingar nursing homeAn Ombudsman report published today found there were “serious inadequacies” in the care given to an elderly woman in her late…Mon Dec 15 2008 - 00:00
Opposition unconvinced by bank-guarantee planThere has been a mixed reaction to the Government’s announcement it is to invest up to €10 billion in the State's biggest banks…Mon Dec 15 2008 - 00:00
Bottled water batches withdrawn from shelvesSix batches of bottled water have been withdrawn from supermarkets after bacteria were detected.Mon Dec 15 2008 - 00:00
Gormley calls for greater emissions cutsThe Minister for the Environment today warned there was no alternative to tackling climate change and called for a 30 per cent…Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Cowen downplays contaminant findingsThe Taoiseach today sought to downplay tests showing cattle contaminant levels over the legal limit and said talks are ongoing…Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Mouse marks 40 years of pointing the wayThe humble computer mouse celebrates 40 years of clicking and pointing today.Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Booklet aims to tackle cyberbullyingMinister for Justice Dermot Ahern has today unveiled a booklet that offers advice on dealing with cyberbullying.Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
High levels of confidence in PSNI, report findsAlmost 90 per cent of people in Northern Ireland have confidence in the PSNI, according to a report published today.Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Major ECB rate cut draws approvalThere has been a broad welcome for today’s interest rate cut of 75 basis points by the European Central Bank (ECB).Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Unemployment figures 'shocking' - OppositionOpposition parties have today described as shocking the latest unemployment figures that show the rate at over 7 per cent.Wed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
Fishing groups meeting Commissioner for talksRepresentatives from Irish fishermen’s groups are meeting EU fisheries commissioner Joe Borg today for talks on quotas and a …Wed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
Cowen attacked in rowdy Dáil over economyTaoiseach Brian Cowen this morning defended the Government’s economic strategy to tackle the recession amid heated exchanges …Wed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
Care standards sought for those with disabilitiesA national organisation representing people with an intellectual disability will today call for an inspection regime to protect…Tue Dec 02 2008 - 00:00
Major library extension at NUI MaynoothA MAJOR library extension at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, was announced yesterday by Minister for Education …Tue Dec 02 2008 - 00:00
Gormley says 'hands tied' over Poolbeg incineratorThe Minister for the Environment has greeted the decision to grant an incinerator plant licence at Poolbeg by stating he was …Tue Dec 02 2008 - 00:00
Controversial waste plant gets go-aheadA licence for a waste incinerator at Poolbeg has been granted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today.Tue Dec 02 2008 - 00:00
SVP forecasts toughest year in generationThe Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) today forecast that 2009 would be the most difficult year it has faced for a generation…Mon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
Smurfit business school improves 'FT' rankingThe Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School at UCD has been ranked 24th in the Financial Times European Business School rankings…Mon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
Christmas welfare bonus announced by HanafinThe Christmas welfare bonus announced today will give the State's economy a boost of over €200 million, the Minister for Social…Mon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
Dempsey says Ryanair bid will be evaluatedMinister for Transport Noel Dempsey said this afternoon he would evaluate Ryanair’s offer for Aer Lingus's once the Aer Lingus…Mon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
NUI Maynooth to get major library extensionMinister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has today announced a major library extension at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth…Mon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
Committee to examine latest Fás revelationsThe vice chairman of the Dáil Committee on Public Accounts this morning said the body would examine the latest revelations over…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Bank unions warn against investor 'predators'Banking unions have today warned against private equity investment in Irish banks, claiming that thousands of jobs in the sector…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Consumer study shows construction problemsMORE THAN a fifth of homeowners had problems with the construction industry when purchasing, building or renovating a property…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Committee to examine 'green jobs' creationA new Oireachtas committee set up to help create green jobs is to meet today.Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Euro parliament chief to hold Lisbon meetingsThe president of the European Parliament will arrive in Ireland tomorrow to attend a number of meetings on the Lisbon Treaty.Mon Nov 24 2008 - 00:00
Building problems cost consumers €80m - reportThe cost of construction-related loss to consumers was the equivalent of €80Mon Nov 24 2008 - 00:00
Booklet aims to calculate carbon footprintA carbon calculator booklet to be unveiled today will allow people to measure their impact on climate change.Mon Nov 24 2008 - 00:00
Union calls on members to buy IrishThe State's largest union, Siptu, has today urged people to buy Irish products this Christmas.Fri Nov 21 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí announce Christmas road operationsThe Garda has announced two traffic operations will run in Dublin over the Christmas period.Fri Nov 21 2008 - 00:00
Ombudsman to investigate child protectionOmbudsman for Children Emily Logan has announced an investigation into adherence to child-welfare guidelines.Thu Nov 20 2008 - 00:00
Visits from Britain show fall of 17 per centVisits to Ireland from Britain dropped by over 17 per cent during September 2008, according to figures released today.Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Minister seeks to give US thought for foodMinister for Agriculture Brendan Smith is travelling to the United States this weekend to promote Ireland's food sector.Sun Nov 09 2008 - 00:00
Defence Forces memorial unveiled in DublinA memorial to members of the Defence Forces who have died serving the State was unveiled at Dublin's Merrion Square this morning…Sat Nov 08 2008 - 00:00
Major Irish mortgage lenders to pass on rate cutsA number of the State's financial institutions said today they would pass on the interest rate cuts announced by the European…Thu Nov 06 2008 - 00:00
Bord Pleanála reports backlog, criticises zoningAn Bord Pleanála today reported a backlog in the planning system due to the volume of applications and criticised what it said…Thu Nov 06 2008 - 00:00
Drugs death-rate fourth-highest in Europe - reportAlmost 2,500 people died from drug abuse and overdosing in the State between 1998 and 2005 - the fourth highest rate in Europe…Thu Nov 06 2008 - 00:00
Hearings into Hamill killing set for JanuaryThe stalled public inquiry into the killing of a Catholic man by a loyalist mob four years ago will get under way early next …Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
Cowen defends policies amid rising unemploymentThe Taoiseach has today defended the Government’s policies on tackling uemployment as figures released today showed a rise in…Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
€63 million in illegal cigarettes seized in two yearsMore than €63 million worth of illegal cigarettes have been seized by the authorities across Ireland in less than two years, …Tue Nov 04 2008 - 00:00
Minister publishes Social Welfare BillThe Minister for Social and Family Affairs today published the Social Welfare Bill 2008 that introduces increases in social insurance…Tue Nov 04 2008 - 00:00
Archbishop warns against marital rights for cohabitationThe Archbishop of Armagh today warned that the Government will be making the same mistakes as Britain and the United States if…Tue Nov 04 2008 - 00:00
Dublin unwraps Christmas attractions to entice visitors in from the suburbsTHERE MAY be over seven weeks of shopping left, but the spirit of Christmas arrived early in Dublin yesterday as the programme…Tue Nov 04 2008 - 00:00
Trade union claims work-death statistics far higherA leading trade union has claimed that the number of work-related deaths in Ireland exceeds the official figures and has called…Tue Nov 04 2008 - 00:00
Dublin aims for festive cheer amid downturnA fairground at the Docklands, movies at Temple Bar, ice-skating at Smithfield, and visiting deer in Phoenix Park are among the…Mon Nov 03 2008 - 00:00
New breast-cancer drug unveiled in CorkA new breast cancer therapy that is made in Cork and trialled in Ireland was unveiled today.Mon Nov 03 2008 - 00:00
Recycling market facing collapse, warns bodyA national waste-management body has today warned that a long-term solution is required to prevent the "collapse" of recycled…Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:00
Siptu to seek Ictu role in Aer Lingus disputeSiptu has announced tonight that is to seek the intervention of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions in the dispute at Aer Lingus…Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:00
HSE issues warning on Halloween dangersThe Health Service Executive (HSE) today warned people over the dangers associated with Halloween.Wed Oct 29 2008 - 00:00
