Museum opening hours to be extendedMuseums and cultural institutions will have their weekend and evening opening hours extended as part of new measures to increase…Thu Feb 21 2008 - 00:00
Kenny urges Dept switch for autismTherapists who work with children in autism outreach units should be employed by the Department of Education and not the HSE, …Wed Feb 20 2008 - 00:00
Opposition seeks data protection audit after IBTS theftA full review of the security measures in place to protect personal information given to State agencies is needed, the Dáil was…Wed Feb 20 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí issue Donegal murder appealGardaí investigating the murder of Andrew Burns in Donegal last Tuesday have repeated an appeal for information on the killing…Tue Feb 19 2008 - 00:00
Court service rebukes judge commentsThe Courts Service has strongly rebuked criticism of its staff by District Court Judge John Neilan.Tue Feb 19 2008 - 00:00
Rugby revenge a dish best served coldIn light of their inexplicably awful display in the recent world cup, Eddie O'Sullivan's Irish team must surely have revenge …Fri Feb 01 2008 - 00:00
Turner got 'assurances' on casino - FGNorman Turner, a Manchester-based businessman involved in the consortium that planned to develop the Phoenix Park racecourse …Thu Jan 31 2008 - 00:00
Ahern calls for EU treaty Yes voteThe Taoiseach has challenged would be opponents of the Lisbon Treaty to list the benefits to Ireland of voting No in the upcoming…Thu Jan 31 2008 - 00:00
Ahern insists 'nothing wrong' with passportThe Taoiseach today insisted there was nothing wrong with assisting a Manchester-based businessman obtain an Irish passport in…Thu Jan 31 2008 - 00:00
Air traffic row discussions continueFace-to-face negotiations between air traffic controllers and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) are underway in Dublin this …Wed Jan 30 2008 - 00:00
New immigration legislation publishedNew legislation that aims to clarify and update the immigration policy of the State has been published today.Tue Jan 29 2008 - 00:00
Police examine computer in search for Irish girlGardaí have confirmed they are assisting Spanish police looking for Irish teenager Amy Fitzpatrick after the search of the Mijas…Fri Jan 11 2008 - 00:00
EU imposes Brazilian beef restrictionsThe EU will introduce increased restrictions and controls on imports of beef from Brazil after the proposal was endorsed by the…Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
Tax take nearly €2bn below expectedExchequer returns posted today by the Minister for Finance show that receipts are nearly €2 billion less than figures set out…Tue Dec 04 2007 - 00:00
Veris buys services firm OrangeProperty-services company Veris has acquired facilities-management company Orange.Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Drogheda project to create 1,100 jobsA new €200 million commercial, leisure and residential development in Drogheda is set to create over 1,000 jobs in the Co Louth…Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Construction body urges stamp duty cutThe Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called for the Minister for Finance to cut the top rate of stamp duty from 9 per…Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Providence gets $250m credit lineProvidence Resources has agreed a $250 million line of credit with the Australian bank Macquarie.Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
House prices could drop 10% in 2008 - economistAverage house prices could fall by anything from 5 per cent to 10 per cent in 2008 according to Friends First Chief Economist…Wed Nov 28 2007 - 00:00
Overseas visitors hit nine million markOverseas visitors to Ireland are expected to top the nine million mark for the first time according to figures released today…Wed Nov 28 2007 - 00:00
Nearly 100 Portlaoise cancer cases recalledNinety-seven women who attended the Midlands General Hospital in Portlaoise with breast-cancer fears are to be recalled for a…Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Taoiseach favours of regulating solicitorsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil today that he is in favour of regulating the legal profession and that the Department of…Wed Nov 21 2007 - 00:00
Budget must prioritise families - IctuThe budget must prioritise working families and ensure they are properly supported, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) …Thu Nov 08 2007 - 00:00
Government calls for wage restraintThe Government has called for wage restraint during a plenary meeting of social partners two weeks after receiving a 14 per cent…Thu Nov 08 2007 - 00:00
Ahern says he is not responsible for all HSE staffTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has said that neither he nor his Government could take responsibility for the 120,000 workers in the health…Wed Nov 07 2007 - 00:00
Govt to blame for property slump - IAVICurrent Government policy and uncertainty over future plans are to blame for the recent stagnation of the Irish property market…Fri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
Over 1,000 new teachers in 2008Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has provided for an extra 1,100 teachers in his Pre-Budget Outlook (PBO) to cater…Thu Oct 18 2007 - 01:00
22 food recalls since January - FSAIThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has investigated 80 safety issues with individual food products since January, a …Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
Only two incinerators needed - GormleyMinister for the Environment John Gormley said today that regional waste management plans provide for a "very substantial over…Thu Oct 11 2007 - 01:00
IRHC 'concerned' over prison reportThe Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has said it is "deeply concerned" by the issues raised in a report published today by…Wed Oct 10 2007 - 01:00
O'Callaghan statement rejects Gilmartin claimsCo Cork builder Owen O'Callaghan has issued a strongly-worded statement against evidence given at the Mahon tribunal by developer…Thu Sept 27 2007 - 01:00
Tribunals investigations recoup over €40m - C&AGThe State has collected more than €40 million as a result of investigations into matters disclosed at the Moriarty and Mahon …Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
Murder inquiry starts in WestmeathGardaí have opened a murder investigation after a man in his 20s was found dead in a camper van in Co Westmeath early this morning…Thu Aug 30 2007 - 01:00
Noonan suggests BA for Shannon routesFine Gael Limerick East TD Michael Noonan has issued an invitation to British Airways to provide a Shannon-Heathrow route to …Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
Reports finds life pattern to povertyA report published today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has found that those who experience financial difficulties as…Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
Injuries board paid out €115m last yearLast year accident victims received over €115 million under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB), 600 per cent more …Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
ICCL hails end to home-defence BillThe Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has welcomed the Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan's decision not to proceed with…Tue Aug 07 2007 - 01:00
Agriculture shows should go ahead - CoughlanMinister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan has said she sees no reason why agricultural shows cannot proceed despite the risk after…Mon Aug 06 2007 - 01:00
Ireland remains on high alert over FMDIreland remains on high alert after foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was detected in cattle on a farm in southern England.Sun Aug 05 2007 - 01:00
All-Ireland study on Travellers' healthAn all-Ireland study on the health of Travellers is to be undertaken by staff from University College Dublin.Tue Jul 10 2007 - 01:00
Museum to welcome home Viking shipThe Sea Stallion will sail from Roskilde to Dublin with a crew of 65. Image: Werner KarraschWed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
'No medical cards' for poverty at-riskNearly a quarter of a million people at risk of poverty were unable to get a medical card because their incomes were slightly…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Electronic tags work at all toll roadsA new system of electronic payment has been introduced today by the National Roads Authority (NRA) for use on any of the State…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Sargent calls for GMO-free zoneActing leader of the Green Party Trevor Sargent has called for Ireland to become the EU's 100 per cent GMO-free zone.Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Teachers welcome Hanafin's returnThe Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland (Asti) has welcomed the reappointment of Mary Hanafin as Minister for Education…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Dáil elects Ahern for historic third termThe 30th Dáil has elected Bertie Ahern to an historic third term as Taoiseach in a three-party coalition between Fianna Fáil, …Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
SF pressurises Greens on co-locationSinn Féin today called on Green Party members meeting in Dublin this evening to reject a programme for government with Fianna…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Dublin school to benefit from grantsA school in Cherry Orchard has been granted €465,000 annually to fund a care and education project which includes a crèche, early…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Benefits of fathers' role highlightedGreater engagement of fathers in rearing of their children can result in social, educational and psychological benefits for the…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
HP implements green workplace planHewlett Packard (HP) Ireland today announced that it intends to reduce its energy usage by 20 per cent by 2010.Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
