Suburban residents shocked to learn of brutality of Goatstown attackA Garda tape cordoned off most of the Shell garage on Taney Road for much of yesterday following the late-night assault in which…Thu Aug 15 2002 - 01:00
EU influx of 800,000 Hungarian migrants queriedThe Government has dismissed a survey which suggests that up to 800,000 Hungarians will seek work in wealthier countries once…Tue Aug 13 2002 - 01:00
Anti-Nice Treaty group to hold public meetingsThe No to Nice Campaign yesterday published a new poster and announced a series of public meetings to oppose the Nice Treaty …Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Three former TDs and four outgoing senators appointedThe Taoiseach's right-hand man in his constituency, three former TDs and four outgoing senators are among the 11 nominees to …Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
Numbers in State now just under 4 millionPopulation levels have increased in every major town and city in the Republic apart from Cork, with the biggest increases in …Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Population rises by 8% to slightly less than 4mIreland's population increase over the past six years far outstrips any other EU country, according to preliminary Irish census…Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00
Young candidates defeat former TDs in contest for Administrative panelThree former TDs and an outgoing senator failed in their bid for election to the Seanad on the Administrative panelSat Jul 20 2002 - 01:00
Dispute over use of 2001 TCD registerAs outgoing senator Dr Mary Henry was re-elected to the Seanad on the Trinity College panel, defeated candidate Professor Ivana…Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
Norris and Ross are re-elected on the fifth countOutgoing independent Senators David Norris and Shane Ross were re-elected last night to the Seanad on the fifth count with just…Thu Jul 18 2002 - 01:00
First results of university Seanad election count expected todayThe political future of the six outgoing university senators will be decided today when the votes of graduates from the University…Wed Jul 17 2002 - 01:00
Mobile phone used to raise alarm as gardai save six on Lough SwillySix people, including an eight-year-old child, were rescued by the Garda Water Unit after their boat sank in under three minutes…Mon Jul 15 2002 - 01:00
Public assured on cost of reportThe Minister for Justice said he would take "all steps available" to ensure the costs of the Ansbacher report would be paid for…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Greens call for CRH to be included in tribunalThe activities of CRH should be included in the Moriarty tribunal, the Dáil was toldFri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Tanaiste pledges 'fundamental reform' of accountancy professionThe systematic, planned denial of taxes "was a denial of the sovereignty of the State," the Tánaiste told the DáilFri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Statement made by Coveney about father's investmentThe late Mr Hugh Coveney, a former Fine Gael minister, was one of a number of people named in the Ansbacher report whom his son…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
€650,000 children's burns unit is opened in DublinThe State's first dedicated paediatric burns unit was formally opened yesterday by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, at Our Lady's Hospital…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
New law sets rules for school expulsionsPupils can no longer be expelled from a school without another one being found for them, under legislation which came into effect…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Former manager with Lisney takes claimA former divisional property manager with Lisney, one of Ireland's largest estate agencies, has claimed he was effectively dismissed…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Mayor pledges support to glass picketersThe Lord Mayor of Dublin visited the picket line at the Irish Glass Bottle plant in Ringsend, Dublin, yesterday as industrial…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
All-ticket Independence Day Party in the ParkThe favoured 2,500 who got invitations for the annual Independence Day bash at the US ambassador's residence today will be in…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Body to review redundancy pay dispute at Dublin bottle plantThe National Implementation Body is to "keep in touch" with unions and management in a dispute over redundancy packages at the…Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Cowen seeks to assure Dail over neutralityThe State cannot adopt a common defence policy without a referendum, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, insisted in …Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
Private patients a priority - memoA new principle of "apartheid" is being introduced in hospital accident and emergency units with priority going to patients with…Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
McDowell defends China repatriation dealChinese nationals who come to Ireland make a significant input to the economy, according to the Minister for JusticeThu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
Fine Gael TD accuses small parties of time-wastingFine Gael's new justice spokesman has accused Sinn Féin, the Green Party and the Independents of being self-righteous timewasters…Thu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
Gormley says declaration is 'brazen political chicanery'Opponents of the Nice Treaty might be "whingers" but "at least we're honest whingers", the Green Party told the DáilWed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
Minister doesn't rule out tax increases to keep public finances in balanceThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, has not ruled out tax increases to keep the public finances in balanceWed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
Plan to relax in-camera rule in family law casesThe Government plans to change the in-camera rule in family law cases to allow general reporting, while retaining privacy for…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Harney repeats call for Finucane murder inquiryThe Tánaiste has reiterated in the Dáil the Government's view that there should be a public inquiry into the murder in 1989 of…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Medical fees rise is inflationary - HarneyIncreases in prescription costs and doctors' fees are among the causes of rising inflation in recent months, the Tánaiste, Ms…Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Junior ministerial posts for three dropped from CabinetThree former Cabinet Ministers have been appointed Ministers of State by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, who now has 17 junior ministers…Wed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00
Quinn asks why team not in city centreA call has been made to the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell to make inquiries about why the celebrations for the Irish soccer…Wed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00
Mill and mill-race excavated at site in DublinA unique mill and mill-race, which could be as old as the eighth century, have been excavated at a building site in Chapelizod…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
French action next week may affect some air travellers hereAs French air traffic controllers announced their intention to strike next Wednesday, Irish airlines and the Irish Aviation Authority…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
FOI Act leads to fewer clemency appeals by TDsClemency appeals by TDs to the Minister for Justice for constituents seeking reduction of court penalties have dropped considerably…Thu Jun 13 2002 - 01:00
Fears over Mater budget shortfallThe Mater Hospital would neither confirm nor deny reports that some 2,100 surgical procedures have been postponed this year because…Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Selection for semi-State posts comes under attackDemands for the establishment of an independent appointments commission have been made as further details emerged of almost 60…Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Greens protest at 'political apartheid' in DailThe Cavan-Monaghan TD Dr Rory O'Hanlon was elected Ceann Comhairle yesterday in virtually the first action of the 29th DáilFri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Ahern re-elected Taoiseach by 93 votes to 68Independent TDs gave the first demonstration of their loyalties in the new Dáil when Mr Bertie Ahern was re-elected Taoiseach…Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
High cost of motor insurance to be tackledThe group set up to advise on how to implement the recommendations of the Motor Insurance Advisory Group, will report back to…Thu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00
Council, owners in conflict over city horse fairSmithfiled horse fair is likely to go ahead "in some shape or form" this weekend, despite a decision by Dublin City Council to…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
FF claims approach to Mayo TD 'unofficial'Fianna Fáil has played down an approach to Mayo Independent TD, Dr Jerry Cowley, about the possibility of supporting a minority…Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Greens to set up team to discuss coalitionThe Green Party will set up a negotiating team for possible coalition talks at its first enlarged parliamentary party meeting…Thu May 23 2002 - 01:00
One of FG's more colourful charactersAndrew Boylan is one of Fine Gael's charactersWed May 22 2002 - 01:00
Agriculture the big issue for CrawfordAgriculture is Seymour Crawford's most cherished topic.Wed May 22 2002 - 01:00
Mitchell points to structure, ethos, image as reasons for party lossesANALYSIS/Fine Gael: Structure, image and ethos are the three main reasons for Fine Gael's decimation at the ballot box, according…Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
The losers . . .ANALYSIS/Fine Gael: Fine Gael's traumatic losses nationwide included many leading members of its front bench.Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
O'Rourke's defeat a bitter blow for FFANALYSIS/Fianna Fáil: Fianna Fáil suffered a shock defeat when its deputy leader and Minister for Public Enterprise, Mrs O'Rourke…Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Famous names in new cropANALYSIS/Fianna Fáil: The crop of new Fianna Fáil TDs includes some former deputies and senators. M. JMon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Ardagh apologises for phone messagesDublin South Central TD Mr Seán Ardagh has not ruled out using pre-recorded phone messages to contact constituents again.Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
