McCreevy memo released in error by Foreign AffairsA sensitive memo detailing Government spending cuts was was released to a Sunday newspaper "inadvertently" by the Department …Mon Sept 23 2002 - 01:00
Howlin speaks of hate campaign against himLabour Party leadership candidate, Mr Brendan Howlin, has spoken of a hate campaign against him amid allegations about his sexuality…Fri Sept 13 2002 - 01:00
Burton enters race for Labour deputy leadershipThe Labour TD for Dublin West, Ms Joan Burton, has announced her candidacy for the deputy leadership of the party.Thu Sept 12 2002 - 01:00
An Post announces over 200 jobs in MidlandsAn Post has announced that it is to create over 200 jobs in Athlone and Portlaoise.Wed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Clare pensioner died of natural causesPost mortem results on the body of a man in his 70s, who was found dead in his home in Co Clare last night, indicate the man …Wed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Blood to be tested in both Dublin and CorkAn independent panel brought in to assess a decision by the IBTS to base all its testing facilities in Dublin has recommended…Wed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Nursing student numbers increase by a third - reportThe number of school-leavers opting for a career in nursing or midwifery has risen by over a third in 2002, it was announced …Wed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Junior Cert students warned of dangers of alcoholThe ASTI President, Mr PJ Sheehy, urged students not to "let celebrations end in regret"Wed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
O’Dea denies tax increases are ‘inevitable’The Government today denied Opposition accusations of "inevitable" tax increases to cover increased public expenditure.Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
Two men stabbed in separate Dublin attacksGardaí are investigating two separate stabbing incidents in Dublin's norht inner city last night.Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
IMPACT demands Martin rethink on health strategyThe health workers’ union IMPACT has demanded an immediate rethink by the Minister for Health, Mr Martin, on his policy for implementing…Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
Junior doctors vote overwhelmingly for strike actionTalks over the ongoing junior doctors' dispute at Waterford and Tullamore hospitals at the Labour Relations Commission have adjourned…Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
FG renews call for ban on water fluoridationFine Gael has called for an immediate halt to the Government practice of adding fluoride to drinking water, describing the case…Thu Aug 22 2002 - 01:00
Dublin hospital attendants stage one-day strikeUp to 200 ward attendants in six health board hospitals in Dublin are holding a 24-hour strike in a dispute over pay parity.Thu Aug 22 2002 - 01:00
SIPTU warns baggage handlers row may escalateSIPTU has warned of a "significant escalation" of industrial action in the dispute between baggage staff and CityJet Handling…Thu Aug 22 2002 - 01:00
New traffic system for Dublin announcedDublin City Council has announced a major update of traffic controls for the city centre.Wed Aug 21 2002 - 01:00
Sligo nurses vote to suspend strike actionNurses at a hospital in Sligo have voted to suspend their strike action, averting a 24-hour work stoppage tomorrow.Tue Aug 20 2002 - 01:00
Report highlights lack of young offender unitsA large number of young offender criminal cases are being struck out because of a lack of secure places.Tue Aug 20 2002 - 01:00
Posting of CAO forms unaffected by disputeThere have been no major delays reported in the delivery of CAO forms despite the dispute by the Irish Postmasters Union (IPU…Tue Aug 20 2002 - 01:00
New radio stations make promising debutRTÉ continues to be the national leader in the Irish radio market, but local radio stations are continuing to make gains in their…Tue Aug 20 2002 - 01:00
LRC to host fresh negotiations in hospital rowThe South Eastern Health Board said this morning it would be entering talks on Monday at the Labour Relations Commission over…Fri Aug 16 2002 - 01:00
Gardai investigate approach to three Dublin girlsGardaí are investigating an approach to three Co Dublin girls by a man who tried to entice them into his car by offering them…Thu Aug 15 2002 - 01:00
Smiles all round as students collect resultsThere may have been 150 students due to receive their Leaving Cert results, but the courtyard of Belvedere College on Parnell…Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Well, if the CAP fits, let them wear itEmmissions: We found ourselves in the middle of a highly charged debate the other night on the merits and demerits of the reform…Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Dempsey blames predecessors for education gapThe Minister for Education has blamed decisions by his predecessors for the widening gap between the achievements of rich and…Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Gardai issue warning over stolen tabletsGardaí have issued a warning to the public following the theft of a large quantity of tablets from an articulated trailer at …Mon Aug 12 2002 - 01:00
LRC hospital roster talks adjourn without agreementTalks at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) aimed at resolving a dispute over rosters at Waterford Regional Hospital have …Mon Aug 12 2002 - 01:00
Irish man in Israeli prison awaiting deportationAn Irish man detained by Israeli troops during a protest in Nablus last week is still in a West Bank prison, awaiting deportation…Mon Aug 12 2002 - 01:00
Two held over armed hijack of Belfast busTwo men have been arrested in Belfast following an armed robbery this morning in which a policeman had a pistol held to his head…Mon Aug 12 2002 - 01:00
Plans to introduce refuse levy condemnedSinn Féin and the Socialist Party have attacked the Minister for the Environment, Mr Cullen, over his announcement that he plans…Mon Aug 12 2002 - 01:00
IFA calls for meeting on farmer compensationThe president of the Irish Farmers' Association has repeated his demands for the Government to compensate farmers who have suffered…Mon Aug 12 2002 - 01:00
An early bird catches a nightmareEmmissions: Here's a true story about a friend of ours who barely escaped injury some years ago in an freak "accident" in the…Wed Aug 07 2002 - 01:00
Vintners voice support for Mayo Traveller banThe Vintners Federation of Ireland has voiced its support for publicans in Westport, Co Mayo who are refusing to serve Travellers…Wed Aug 07 2002 - 01:00
Protestant church gutted by suspected arsonA Protestant church in north Belfast has been gutted in a suspected sectarian arson attack.Fri Aug 02 2002 - 01:00
Three held in connection with Derry bomb attackThree people have been arrested in connection with the bomb attack on an army base on the outskirts of Derry which killed a contract…Thu Aug 01 2002 - 01:00
Opposition 'disappointed' at Elan job lossesThe Labour Party and Fine Gael have expressed their disappointment at the news that Elan is to shed over 250 jobs in Athlone …Wed Jul 31 2002 - 01:00
Crime rate up by 20 per cent in 2001, new figures showThe crime rate for last year was up by 18 per cent, according to figures released by the Department of Justice this afternoon…Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
FG attacks Smith's 'morale blow' to ArmyFine Gael has attacked the decision by the Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, to abolish the Army deafness early settlement scheme…Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
Government appoints group to review estimatesThe Government is to appoint a special expenditure review group to assess funding submissions from Government departments for…Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
Adams and McGuinness meet Ahern in DublinThe Taoiseach is hosting a meeting with the leaders of Sinn Féin this afternoon to discuss the situation in Northern Ireland…Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Labour demands details of public spending cutsThe Labour Party has demanded full disclosure from the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, on the projected impact of the public…Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Fine Gael begins Nice Treaty 'Yes ' campaignFine Gael announced details today of its campaign for a Yes vote in the forthcoming referendum on the Nice Treaty.Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Labour attacks Government immigration 'hypocrisy'The Labour Party has attacked the recent Garda "Operation Hyphen" on illegal immigrants as hypocritical and a waste of resources…Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
DUP challenge to legality of NI Assembly failsThe British House of Lords has rejected a challenge to legality of the current Northern Ireland Assembly by a three to two majority…Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
McCreevy says spending needs to be curtailedThe Minister for Finance has denied he is planning huge cuts in public expenditure but has conceded investment in services will…Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Figures show State's population nearing 4 millionThe population of the State now stands at just under four million, an increase of eight per cent in the past six years and the…Wed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00
Two hospitalised as truck crashes into LiffeyThe drivers of two trucks were injured when their vehicles collided this morning at Butt Bridge near Tara Street DART station…Tue Jul 23 2002 - 01:00
Kitt condemns US withrawal of UN fundsThe Government has strongly criticised the US decision to withdraw its funding of $34 million from the UN Populations Fund (UNFPA…Tue Jul 23 2002 - 01:00
Homelessness an issue for ex-prisoners - reportHomelessness is the greatest obstacle facing people on release from prison, a report released today shows.Tue Jul 23 2002 - 01:00
Tourism industry gets €3 million marketing boostThe Minister for Tourism, Sports and Recreation today announced he was giving an additional €3 million in funding to the tourism…Mon Jul 15 2002 - 01:00
