Aer Lingus expects to turn losses to profitsAer Lingus expects to reverse a projected loss of €27m this year to a profit of between €30m and €40m, Chief Executive Mr Willie…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Labour spokesman calls for debate on IraqThe Labour Party spokesman on international affairs Mr Michael D Higgins today called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Tanaiste assured 'no truth' in latest corruption allegationsThe Tánaiste, Ms Mary Harney, said she has sought and been given assurances by the Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern and others in Government…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Gardai break barricade to end student sit-inThe student sit-in at the Department of Education and Science on Marlborough St in Dublin ended this evening at when gardai used…Wed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Women's Health report critical of current health policyWomen are still the primary care givers and their social support is crucial to the well-being of the population as a whole, the…Wed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Dublin ceremony recalls 'one of history's turning points'September 11th is a date which changed the way we live forever, the Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, Bishop Raymond Field told a commemoration…Wed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Cycle group says Bike to Work Day a successCycling Ireland is calling today¿s Bike to Work Day a success.Fri Sept 06 2002 - 01:00
Reports of passenger plane under military escort deniedReports that a passenger plane is under military escort flying over the US city of Philadelphia have been denied by the Federal…Fri Sept 06 2002 - 01:00
Ahern hits out at 'false claims' of anti-Nice sideThe Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern, today said claims by opponents of the Nice Treaty that voting `Yes¿ to Nice would allow thousands…Fri Sept 06 2002 - 01:00
Howlin bookmaker's favourite for Labour leadershipPaddy Power bookmakers have placed the Labour Party deputy leader, Mr Brendan Howlin, as the 6-4 on favourite to take over as…Wed Aug 28 2002 - 01:00
Dublin Chamber campaigns in favour of NiceThe Dublin Chamber of Commerce today launched its Nice Referendum campaign advocating a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum.Wed Aug 28 2002 - 01:00
US embassy announces new visa lotteryThe US embassy in Dublin has announced its Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery programme will be held this year.Wed Aug 28 2002 - 01:00
Report seeks €34m in emigrant aid by 2005Up to €34 million by 2005 should be spent on Irish emigrants according to a report published today by the Minister for Foreign…Wed Aug 28 2002 - 01:00
Students 'chained to poverty' over fees hikeA group of students chained themselves to railings at Fianna Fáil headquarters in Dublin today over the Government¿s decision…Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Quinn served with ‘diligence and distinction’Mr Quinn who announced his decision not to seek a second term as leader of the Labour Party today received tributes from across…Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
National Gallery gets 150-year stamp of approvalThree new series of stamps are to be issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the National Gallery in Dublin.Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Shareholders block Elan directors at AGMThe directors of Elan were blocked at the company’s AGM today from selling shares for cash without first offering them to ordinary…Mon Aug 19 2002 - 01:00
Postal dispute causes minimum disruptionA spokesman for An Post said there were no major disturbances and only slight delays to customers following the dispute by the…Mon Aug 19 2002 - 01:00
Talks adjourn in junior doctors' roster disputeThe Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) and the Health Service Employers Agency (HSEA) ended their first day of discussions at the…Mon Aug 19 2002 - 01:00
Man to cycle across Galway BayWhile the sun may go down on Galway Bay, at least one local man is hoping he stays well on top of it as he peddles furiously …Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Cityjet handling staff strike at Dublin AirportStaff at CityJet Handling Ltd picketed Dublin Airport this morning in what union officials describe as a dispute over pay and…Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Tourists attacked by stone throwing mob in DerryTwo Australian tourists were attacked by a mob of stone-throwing youths in Nailor's Row area of Derry yesterday afternoon.Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Women killed, eight injured in Newry collisionA woman has been killed and 8 others injured, some seriously, in a road collision a couple of miles north of Newry.Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Study advises against imprisonment for non-payment of finesA new research study published today by the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, advises against the imprisonment of persons for…Tue Aug 13 2002 - 01:00
Post-mortem due on body found in Co DownThe body of a man in his mid-thirties was discovered in his home in Castlewellan, Co Down, today.Tue Aug 13 2002 - 01:00
Greens call for a National Recycling AgencyThe Green Party has called on the Government to set up a National Recycling Agency to promote waste reduction and recycling and…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Dramatic rise in incidence of syphilis reportedThe National Disease Surveillance Centre (NDSC) has warned of a dramatic increase in the number of cases of syphilis in Ireland…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Students float ducks in Liffey over fees riseA group of around 100 students protested in Dublin today against the 69 per cent rise in third-level registration fees from €…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
CAB reports threefold increase in collected taxesThe annual report of the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), released today, shows a threefold increase in taxes collected on profits…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Irish Glass Bottle factory closes doors for last timeWorkers at the Irish Glass Bottle plant in Ringsend will continue picketing the plant when it closes later today with the loss…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Suspect meat enters food chain admits DeptSuspect pig meat from a Waterford farm under investigation has ended up in shops and has already been consumed.Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Government seeks support against MOX shipmentThe Government is trying to mobilise international support to stop two ships carrying nuclear material from passing through the…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Taoiseach announces Junior MinistersThere were a few surprises when the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, announced his junior ministerial team and their portfolios todayTue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
IBTS board to hold meetings with senior officialsThe Irish Blood Transfusion Service last night decided to hold individual talks with three senior officials, about the decision…Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
Parents group concerned at impact of judgementThe Parents for Justice group has expressed concern that the Judgement in the recent Abbeylara case might limit the role of the…Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
De Valera launches five-year 'Arts Plan'The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands, Ms Sile de Valera, launched an Arts Plan for the next five at the…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Gardai arrest two after €8,000 heroin findA man (33) and a woman (32) were arrested last night after Gardai in Athlone found €8,000 worth of heroin on their person.Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Computer breakdown delays flights to BritainPassengers flying to Britain suffered delays of over an hour following a computer breakdown at an air traffic control centre …Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Dublin radio station NewsTalk goes on airThe State’s first all-news and current affairs station, NewsTalk 106 FM, went on air this morning.Tue Apr 09 2002 - 01:00
Autism group protest at lack of school therapistsThe Irish Autism Alliance (IAA), an umbrella group encompassing different autism groups from around the country, handed in a …Wed Feb 27 2002 - 00:00
More can be done to tackle causes of poverty - CORIThere has been a major breakthrough on income adequacy but much more sould be done to tackle both the causes and the consequences…Wed Feb 27 2002 - 00:00
Fine Gael condemns Government over public servicesFine Gael today condemned the coalition Government's record at the launch of a pre-election billboard campaign.Fri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
Church donates €400,000 to Dublin flood victimsDublin residents affected by the recent floods are to receive €1,000 from their local Catholic parish church.Thu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
Disability groups protest against new billThe Forum of People with Disabilities protested outside the Dáil today against the Disability Bill which they claim is flawed…Thu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
Labour launch campaign against abortion amendmentThe Labour Party today launched their campaign for a ‘No’ vote in the Government's proposed constitutional amendment on abortion…Thu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
New 'low-cost' terminal approved for Dublin AirportConstruction of the proposed "Pier D" at Dublin Airport will proceed immediately following a decision by the Government this …Tue Feb 05 2002 - 00:00
FG proposes new rights for crime victimsA proposal to extend the rights of victims of crime was launched by Fine Gael this afternoon.Mon Feb 04 2002 - 00:00
Post office reopens after anthrax scareA Co Mayo post office closed temporarily this morning following after a suspect package was discovered to contain a white powder…Mon Feb 04 2002 - 00:00
Man's body recovered from River BarrowA man's body was taken from the swollen River Barrow by rescuers today following a four-day search.Mon Feb 04 2002 - 00:00
Esat Fusion lowers cost of Internet accessEsat Fusion has announced it is to cut its home Internet access rates by up to 20 per cent.Mon Jan 28 2002 - 00:00
