Mayor backs priest in concelebrated Mass rowThe Mayor of Drogheda has backed the priest at the centre of the row about a concelebrated Mass in the town.Thu Apr 20 2006 - 01:00
Basque conflict could be solved in year - Fr ReidThe Irish priest involved in the talks with the Basque terrorist group Eta said today the Spanish/Basque conflict could be solved…Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00
McDowell meets security industry on 'lapses'There have been "serious lapses" in the standards of the agreed voluntary code of practice among the security industry in recent…Fri Apr 07 2006 - 01:00
Roche announces biodegradable waste plansThe Government plans to divert 80 per cent of all national biodegradable waste from landfill to either recycling, composting …Thu Apr 06 2006 - 01:00
Siptu workers picket Fás over decentralisationAround 50 Siptu members picketed outside at four Fás offices in Dublin for just over two hours this morning as part of industrial…Wed Apr 05 2006 - 01:00
4,500 people helped by Coast Guard in 2005The Irish Coast Guard either assisted or rescued over 4,500 people last year, according to their operational statistics published…Wed Apr 05 2006 - 01:00
Freed Guantánamo prisoners tell story in DublinTwo men released from the US army base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, were in Dublin today to tell their story of being held captive…Wed Apr 05 2006 - 01:00
IMB seizes over 65,000 tablets during 2005Over 65,000 tablets were seized last year as a result of enforcement investigations carried out by the Irish Medicines Board (…Mon Apr 03 2006 - 01:00
Women's council warns of World Cup sex tradeThousands of women and girls will be trafficked into Germany for the purpose of prostitution during the World Cup, according …Thu Mar 09 2006 - 00:00
Work starts on Docklands railway stationWork began today on the first city centre rail station in Dublin since Tara Street was built in 1890.Thu Mar 09 2006 - 00:00
Reluctance to tackle gender violence - UN expert"There has been a huge reluctance by the international community to engage on the issue of gender based violence," according …Wed Mar 08 2006 - 00:00
Up to 20,000 families not claiming welfare top-upAs many as 20,000 working families could be missing out on welfare top-up supports of up to €400 per week.Mon Mar 06 2006 - 00:00
Ahern calls for protocol banning sectarianismMinister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern today urged all political parties to sign up to a protocol banning sectarianism from…Mon Mar 06 2006 - 00:00
Shell protesters hold series of demonstrationsThe Shell-to-Sea campaign and the Rossport Solidarity Camp group are staging a series of demonstrations around the State today…Fri Feb 17 2006 - 00:00
Labour seeks law to ban criminal taxi driversA legal provision that would allow for the automatic disqualification of taxi drivers when they are convicted of serious offences…Thu Feb 16 2006 - 00:00
2006 to bring 22,000 new cases - Cancer SocietyOver 22,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the State this year, with the figure estimated to rise to 34,000 by 2020…Thu Feb 16 2006 - 00:00
Anti-drugs activists seek designated ministerAnti-drug demonstrators outside the Dáil today. Photograph: Luke CassidyWed Feb 15 2006 - 00:00
Garda Ombudsman to be operational in 2007The Minister for Justice, Michael McDowell, and Senator Maurice Hayes at the launch of the report todayFri Feb 10 2006 - 00:00
Ryanair in row over Channel 4 documentaryA row has broken out between Ryanair and Channel 4's Dispatches programme over a documentary due to be broadcast next Monday.Fri Feb 10 2006 - 00:00
O'Dea gives green light to EU battlegroup talksDepartment of Defence officials were today authorised to begin exploratory discussions with potential European Union partners…Thu Feb 09 2006 - 00:00
Great Southern sale is best option, says AhernTaoiseach Bertie Ahern said today the best opportunity for the Great Southern Hotel chain is for it to be sold as a "going concern…Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00
New commission to oversee railway safetyA new body responsible for regulating railway safety in the State has been officially launched in Dublin.Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00
Labour says first-time buyers hit by tax reliefsFirst-time buyers have been hit the hardest by tax reliefs on property, the Labour Party claimed today.Tue Feb 07 2006 - 00:00
Euromillions jackpot reaches record €180mLottery fever has spread across Europe as the Euromillions jackpot is expected to be a record €180 million for tonight's draw…Fri Feb 03 2006 - 00:00
Drogheda girl lands role in Harry Potter filmA 14-year-old from Drogheda, Co Louth, beat more than 15,000 hopefuls at an open casting call to land a role in the next Harry…Thu Feb 02 2006 - 00:00
Length of maternity leave to rise in MarchThe level of paid maternity and adoptive leave is set to increase from March 1st this year before increasing further in a year…Thu Feb 02 2006 - 00:00
Rate of house price growth increases in 2005House prices nationally increased by 9.3 per cent last year to reach a 0Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Half of workers have pension coverage - CSOJust over half workers aged between 20 and 69 had pension coverage according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
CE of greyhound board fired amid doping rowThe chief executive of the Irish greyhound board, Bord na gCon, Aidan Tynan, was fired yesterday amid a row over doping in the…Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
Euromillions jackpot reaches record €150mLottery fever has spread across Europe as the Euromillions jackpot has reached a world record €150 million for tonight's draw…Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
FG criticises Coughlan over nitrates issueMinister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan has been accused of "gross incompetence" over her handling of the farm-waste issue.Thu Jan 26 2006 - 00:00
O'Donoghue 'damaged' by semen claim, says lawyerSolicitor for Wayne O'Donoghue, who was jailed yesterday for the manslaughter of eleven-year-old Robert Holohan, today said allegations…Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Pressure increases for order to search US planesGreen Party foreign affairs spokesman John Gormley today called on the Government to search US planes going through Shannon airport…Tue Jan 24 2006 - 00:00
Siptu says pay talks must address job displacementThe head of the State's largest union said today the issues of job displacement and exploitation must be addressed in any talks…Mon Jan 23 2006 - 00:00
FF have done U-turn on work permits - RabbitteFianna Fáil have done a "180-degree turn" on the issue of work permits, Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte said today.Mon Jan 23 2006 - 00:00
Water infrastructure to get €5bn investmentWater services and sewerage infrastructure throughout the State will get a €5 billion investment over the next two years, Minister…Fri Dec 16 2005 - 00:00
Scientific research 'needs long-term funding'The Government must continue to take a long-term strategic view of funding scientific research in Ireland, according to a report…Thu Dec 15 2005 - 00:00
Revenue gains €27 million from 138 tax settlementsThe latest quarterly tax defaulters' list shows 138 individuals or companies made settlements with Revenue that totalled €27.…Tue Dec 13 2005 - 00:00
Kilcock-Kinnegad road opens ahead of scheduleThe new Kilcock-Kinnegad motorway was officially opened today by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Minister for Transport Martin Cullen…Mon Dec 12 2005 - 00:00
Diver missing in search for Wexford fishermanA local diver involved in the search for a missing skipper whose fishing boat sank on Tuesday off the Co Wexford coast has gone…Thu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
Martin welcomes removal of security staff from shipsThe withdrawal of security staff by Irish Ferries from the Isle of Inishmore and the Ulysses ferries has been welcomed by the…Tue Nov 29 2005 - 00:00
Disabled 'twice as likely to be living in poverty'People with disabilities are twice as likely to be in poverty and more likely to experience poor health than others according…Tue Nov 29 2005 - 00:00
Nearly 90% of elderly prefer to live at homeSome 89 per cent of older people in Ireland and 81 per cent in Northern Ireland would prefer to live at home with outside support…Mon Nov 28 2005 - 00:00
EPA grants licences for controversial incineratorsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued licences for the first two commercial waste incinerators in the State.Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
Ryanair changes policy for blind passengersRyanair annouced today that it is to change its policy on carrying visually impaired passengers following criticism of a decision…Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
Most parents 'don't use software' to restrict NetMinister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Noel Demspey at the launch of MakeItSecure day todayThu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
NIB to meet parties in An Post dispute todayThe National Implementation Body (NIB) is this evening briefing both sides in the An Post dispute.Wed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
Irma takes legal action against 50 file-sharersThe Irish Recorded Music Association (Irma) is seeking damages and injunctions against 50 individuals or companies as part of…Tue Nov 15 2005 - 00:00
Labour Court rules against Irish FerriesThe Labour Court has ruled that Irish Ferries should honour a contract agreed last year with Siptu and the Seamen's Union of …Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
Lobby group says rail commuters ripped offIarnród Éireann is ripping off commuters to Dublin with large discrepancies in fares between stations, according to a new commuter…Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
