Protest held over home-help cutsHealth workers held a rally outside the Department of Health today in protest against cuts to home-help staff and the outsourcing…Thu Oct 25 2012 - 01:00
Visiting restricted after bug confirmed at Nenagh hospitalVisiting restrictions have been introduced at Nenagh General Hospital following the confirmation of three cases of the bug Clostridium…Wed Oct 24 2012 - 01:00
Irish Times journalist wins awardCarl O’Brien, chief reporter with The Irish Times has been named consumer print journalist of the year at the GSK Irish Medical…Wed Oct 24 2012 - 01:00
Restrictions on Nenagh hospital visitsVisiting restrictions have been introduced at Nenagh General Hospital following the confirmation of three cases of the bug C …Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Making a friend of the shopping trolleyKilkenny woman agrees to take a lunch break lesson on nutrition during her weekly shopTue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Health Scan Lifestyle Q&AEaskey Britton, professional surfer, five-time National Irish championTue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Women tech entrepreneurs 'ask the hard questions'“YOU HAVE to be prepared to get uncomfortable because women are uncomfortable to work with,” tech entrepreneur Cindy Gallop told…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Innovators offer wares to investorsWith a seven-minute pitch to potential financiers and judges, it is make it or break it time for many young start-up firmsThu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Wildfire founder star draw at summitA young New Zealander who this year sold her company to Google for over $300 million was the afternoon’s star draw at today’s…Thu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Investors long to hear perfect pitchEnergy was sparking as indigenous technical talent met people who could fund developmentThu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Tech leaders inspire next generation of founders“THERE IS tremendous opportunity for women such as you to start companies in the technology space,” a leading US technology investor…Wed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
Chris O'Dowd premiere: New film recalls 'Commitments'THE RED carpet at Dublin’s Savoy cinema was swapped for blue last night reflecting the theme of the night as Chris O'Dowd attended…Wed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
Lynch admits 'a lot of tension' in her roleMINISTER OF State for Mental Health Kathleen Lynch admitted yesterday that there had been “a lot of tension” in her role recently…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Time running out for buyer reliefThe tax relief scheme for first-time buyers ends on December 31st, so anyone who wants to avail of it will have to find a house…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
Four in 10 young adults felt life not of value, study saysMORE THAN four in 10 young people surveyed in Ireland have said they felt their lives were “not worth living” at some point, …Mon Oct 08 2012 - 01:00
Emigrants need to travel with confidenceWILD GEESE: Shaun Kelly, vice-chairman of operations KPMG US: Once they decide to pursue their careers abroad, graduates can…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Need to treat sex offenders stressedPROVIDING TREATMENT for those who sexually abuse children is essential to breaking the cycle of abuse, a victim support group…Wed Oct 03 2012 - 01:00
Vigil held in memory of slain Irish womanA CANDLELIT vigil was held in Brunswick, Melbourne, last night to remember Jill Meagher, the Drogheda woman murdered after a …Sat Sept 29 2012 - 01:00
Michelin stars awarded to two Irish restaurantsA SOUTH Dublin and a Galway city restaurant have become the latest Irish eateries to receive a prestigious Michelin Star.Fri Sept 28 2012 - 01:00
Running for mayorTHE MAYOR of Kilkenny Seán Ó hArgáin is unusual in many waysTue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
No decision made over day release for Nevin, says ShatterThe Minister for Justice has made no decision granting temporary release to convicted murderer Catherine Nevin, according to …Thu Sept 20 2012 - 01:00
Young people 'not just cogs' for economyEDUCATION IS too important to be the exclusive property of teachers, of government or of patrons, the Archbishop of Dublin Dr…Thu Sept 20 2012 - 01:00
'Garda' delivers online Q&A performance on forceA man purporting to be a member of An Garda Síochána has appeared on a popular online forum volunteering to answer questions …Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Plain clothes and footwear allowances to remainTWELVE OUT of 54 Garda allowances proposed for abolition are to be withdrawn.Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
'Garda' submits to online interrogationA man purporting to be a member of An Garda Síochána has appeared on a popular online forum volunteering to answer questions …Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Macarthur released after 30 yearsDOUBLE-MURDERER Malcolm Macarthur, who was arrested just over 30 years ago in the then attorney general’s apartment, has been…Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Traveller lobby calls for racism trainingA group representing Travellers has called for mandatory anti-racism training for judges after a judge at Athlone District Court…Sat Sept 15 2012 - 01:00
Irish claim gold and silver for creating pleasant environmentAn Irish village and town have taken honours in the prestigious European Entente Florale Competition.Sat Sept 15 2012 - 01:00
P&G lifer positive about a working life spent abroadWILD GEESE: Briain de Buitleir, CEO, PGT Healthcare, Geneva: A graduate fair in 1980s London was the start of a richly rewarding…Fri Sept 14 2012 - 01:00
Legislation to allow use of medicine containing cannabisTHE DEPARTMENT of Health says it hopes to bring forward legislative proposals by early 2013 enabling cannabis-based medicines…Wed Sept 12 2012 - 01:00
Should retailers swap bricks for clicks?Surveys show an upward trend in online retailing as more and more time-poor consumers forgo a trip to the shops in favour of ‘…Wed Sept 12 2012 - 01:00
Free mouth cancer tests aim to raise awarenessFree mouth cancer examinations will be available at 700 dental surgeries as part of National Mouth Cancer Awareness Day next …Wed Sept 12 2012 - 01:00
Plans for cannabis-based medicinesThe Department of Health says it hopes to bring forward legislative proposals this year or in early 2013 enabling cannabis-based…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Confusion over Williams concertRobbie Williams fans who were successful in a lottery allocating tickets to his gig at the O2 in Dublin this month were confused…Wed Sept 05 2012 - 01:00
Event marks film's Oscar successAn event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Oscar-winning film The Crying Game was held in Dublin last night.Wed Sept 05 2012 - 01:00
'Trauma services need more staff'Orthopaedic surgeon at Tallaght hospital, Prof John McElwain, is retiring after 28 yearsTue Sept 04 2012 - 01:00
Living the high life in LimerickThe National Altitude Training Centre offers athletes the chance to breathe mountain airTue Sept 04 2012 - 01:00
Few avail of €5 offer to register septic tanksWITH LESS than a month to go before a 10-fold rise in the registration fee, only about 30,000 people have so far registered their…Mon Sept 03 2012 - 01:00
Irish firms set sights on Saudi cashSaudi Arabia has opened the door to Irish companies to get involved in developing its infrastructure in projects worth billions…Mon Sept 03 2012 - 01:00
Goal board pays tribute founder O'SheaThe board of aid agency Goal paid tribute to founder John O’Shea on his retirement yesterday.Sat Sept 01 2012 - 01:00
Dublin beach declared safe for bathing after recent pollutionBALBRIGGAN BEACH in north Co Dublin was declared safe for swimming yesterday after a serious pollution incident earlier this …Sat Sept 01 2012 - 01:00
Head of auctioneering body warns against property taxTHE NEWS that a valuation-based property tax is set to be in place by the middle of next year was met with a mixed reaction yesterday…Wed Aug 29 2012 - 01:00
Little change in Irish and UK stocksEurostoxx 50: 2,434.23 (+0.21%) Paris CAC: 3,433.21 (+0.02%) Frankfurt DAX: 6,971.07 (+0.31%)Sat Aug 25 2012 - 01:00
Airport taxi strike in dispute over spaces to continue todayPASSENGERS at Dublin airport will continue to face disruption today as a strike by taxi drivers there enters its second day.Thu Aug 23 2012 - 01:00
'Free banking' deals can cost students dearSTUDENTS ARE being warned to compare current account charges before signing up to banking deals.Wed Aug 22 2012 - 01:00
Benchmark indices make good gainsNATIONAL benchmark indices gained in every western European market except Denmark yesterdayWed Aug 22 2012 - 01:00
Sometimes a leopard can change its spotsFUTURE PROOF: Fota Wildlife Park: CHEETAHS, KANGAROOS, wallabies and ring-tailed lemurs – it’s not every business that counts…Tue Aug 14 2012 - 01:00
Case study II: John, the service user“It’s been very, very difficult and this journey has almost destroyed me trying to find a place for John,” says his wife, Helen…Mon Aug 13 2012 - 01:00
Case study I: Anne Harris, the managerAnne Harris has been at the centre of the Health Service Executive’s bid to make sure lessons are learned from Leas Cross.Mon Aug 13 2012 - 01:00
