Dempsey has 'lost all credibility' over inquiryThe Government has "lost all credibility" in dealing with the child-abuse scandal and the Department of Education's role in the…Fri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
Seanad passes Immigration Bill despite walkoutThe controversial Immigration Bill 2004 has been passed by the Seanad, despite most of the Opposition benches walking out in …Fri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
Laffoy report reveals extent of abuse allegationsMs Justice Laffoy's third interim report of the child-abuse commission reveals the true extent of the huge caseload it is facing…Fri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
Laffoy criticises Department on abuse inquiry responseMs Justice Mary Laffoy has hit out at the level of co-operation from the Department of Education and religious orders in their…Fri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
Tighter controls sought after Jetmagic failureThe collapse of the Jetmagic airline and the stranding of up to 400 people has lead to calls for tighter controls to protect …Thu Jan 29 2004 - 00:00
Alcohol and fuel prices 25% higher in RepublicFigures released by the Department of Finance show consumers in the Republic are charged up to 25 per cent more for alcohol and…Thu Jan 29 2004 - 00:00
Hutton demands inquiry into report leakingLord Hutton has ordered "an urgent investigation" into the leaking of his findings about the death of Dr David Kelly to the Sun…Thu Jan 29 2004 - 00:00
Irish politicians seek 'Colombia Three' verdictA delegation of Irish politicians is in Colombia pressing for a verdict in the case of three Irishmen on terrorism charges.Thu Jan 29 2004 - 00:00
Vandals spray obscene graffiti at Magnier farmThe Co Cork farm of businessman and major Manchester United shareholder Mr John Magnier has been sprayed with obscene graffiti…Thu Jan 29 2004 - 00:00
Workers 'head 20% of households in poverty'Having a job is no guarantee of escaping the poverty trap, with almost 20 per cent of households living below the poverty line…Thu Jan 29 2004 - 00:00
Brennan concerned at implications of Ryanair rulingThe Minister for Transport has expressed his concerns to the European Commission over a decision that could cost Ryanair millions…Wed Jan 28 2004 - 00:00
Our TD space cadetsEmissions: Did you know that all current and former TDs and senators get a parking space for life in the middle of Dublin, on…Wed Jan 28 2004 - 00:00
Ahern denies claim of 'rethink' on decentralisationThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has denied the Government plans to decentralise 10,000 civil servants is undergoing a "rethink" due …Wed Jan 28 2004 - 00:00
MEP calls for ban on cat and dog fur importsUlster Unionist Mr Jim Nicholson has joined 300 MEPs demanding the European Commission bans the "vile" trade in dog and cat fur…Wed Jan 28 2004 - 00:00
Ahern sounds hopeful note on EU constitutionThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, said today he was hopeful agreement could be reached on the draft EU constitution during Ireland's EU…Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
Abuse-inquiry proposals draw mixed responseThe recommendations contained in the review by the new chairman of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse have received a…Fri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
Security tight for second day of EU meetingA large security operation remains in place in Galway city today for the second day of a meeting of European Union employment…Fri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
An Post cannot honour staff pay rise dealThousands of An Post workers have been told the company cannot afford to give them the pay rises due under the Sustaining Progress…Thu Jan 15 2004 - 00:00
Abuse victims' group rejects Commission proposalsA group which represents hundreds of victims at the Commission into Child Abuse said tonight it would be instructing its members…Thu Jan 15 2004 - 00:00
Total cost of child abuse inquiry may exceed €1bnThe total cost of the child abuse scandal is likely to amount to up to €1 billion, including legal fees and compensation to victims…Thu Jan 15 2004 - 00:00
Irish women in new breast cancer studySeventy Irish women are taking part in tests of a new cancer treatment which has shown a significantly lower rate of relapse …Wed Jan 14 2004 - 00:00
Plans for State's first day surgery announcedPlans for Ireland's first purpose-built day surgery were announced today in Dublin.Wed Jan 14 2004 - 00:00
Prison Service launches inquiry into deathThe Prison Service has launched an investigation into the death of a 22-year-old man who was found hanging in his cell at Arbour…Wed Jan 14 2004 - 00:00
Gardai deny claims of discipline breakdown in forceAn Garda Siochana has issued a statement denying that discipline has broken down in the force in response to a claims of widespread…Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
Martin confident of introducing smoking banThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, said today he was confident of defeating any legal challenge to the proposed smoking ban …Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
EU to introduce health insurance card for allThe European Union is planning to introduce a Europe-wide health insurance card to all citizens later this year.Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
Union warns of looming bus and rail strikesThe National Bus and Railworkers Union (NBRU) has warned that bus and train services will be hit by strikes within two weeks …Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
Prodi admits concern at letter bomb attacksThe European Commission President, Mr Romano Prodi, has insisted he would not be diverted from his vision of an enlarged Europe…Tue Jan 06 2004 - 00:00
Ahern, Prodi bury hatchet to stress need for EU dealThe Taoiseach speaking with European Commission president,<br>Mr Romano Prodi, in Dublin Castle todayTue Jan 06 2004 - 00:00
Bishop seeks Government help for emigrantsThe Bishop of Derry, Dr Seamus Hegarty, has called on the Government to act to help tens of thousands of elderly Irish emigrants…Tue Dec 23 2003 - 00:00
Rift widens among struggling Ulster UnionistsThe deep divisions within the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) look to be growing as the Lagan Valley constituency association moves…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Children's interactive science museum for DublinPlans for a state-of-the-art science and technology interactive learning centre beside Dublin's Heuston Station were announced…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Ireland's tallest building to be built in KilmainhamThe Government has announced plans for a major west Dublin development, which will include the State's largest building, despite…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Redmond sentencing deferred until FridayFormer assistant Dublin city and county manager, George Redmond (79), has had his sentencing on two counts of corruption deferred…Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
DPP considers media coverage of RedmondContempt of court proceedings against two media organisations over their coverage of the George Redmond corruption trial are …Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Taking cover . . .Emissions: Sweet merciful hour. €7,486 to insure a car for a yearWed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Saddam should go on trial in Iraq, says StrawThe British Foreign Secretary, Mr Jack Straw, has reiterated his government's desire to see former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Government overhauls civil service recruitingThe Government has published a bill overhauling the way civil servants are recruited, which it says will aid the decentralisation…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Health boards' meeting discusses Hanly reportMembers of the Association of Health Boards in Ireland are meeting today in Mullingar to discuss the implications of the Hanly…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Straw hails Ireland's 'extraordinary' EU successThe British Foreign Secretary, Mr Jack Straw, has described Ireland's "extraordinary progress" since joining the European Union…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Martin pressured to introduce medical negligence billOpposition parties today increased pressure on the Government to introduce the new Medical Practitioners Bill following last …Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Anti-war movement condemns US 'triumphalism'The Irish Anti-War Movement (IAWM) has reacted angrily to the "triumphalism" displayed by the United States over the capture …Mon Dec 15 2003 - 00:00
Cancer strategy reaches target three years earlyThe National Cancer Strategy goal of reducing the number of cancer deaths in the over-65s by 15 per cent has been achieved three…Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
94% say Church has been damaged by abuse casesA survey published by the Irish Catholic Church today shows over nine out of every ten people believe it has been damaged by …Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Women advised against HRT to treat osteoporosisThe Irish Medicines Board has advised women that it no longer regards Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) as the ideal method for…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Budget 'fails' lower paid workers, claim unionsThree of Ireland's biggest unions have condemned today's Budget as failing to help struggling low and middle-income workers.Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Limerick TD's tax affairs referred to DPPThe Standards in Public Office Commission has referred documentation on the taxation affairs of Limerick West TD, Mr Michael …Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Irish smoked salmon refused by US authoritiesImports of hundreds of farmed Irish smoked salmon have been refused by US authorities over claims they were prepared, packed, …Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
IHIA seeks to halt smoking ban under EU lawThe Irish Hospitality Industry Alliance (IHIA) has claimed the proposed workplace smoking ban fails to meet a European Union …Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
PDs regret 'anomaly' barring non-EU citizensThe Progressive Democrats President, Mr Michael McDowell, has described a rule in the party's constitution that bars non-EU citizens…Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
