No law on mobiles until 2006A law banning the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving will not come into effect until the end of next year at the earliest…Wed Aug 10 2005 - 01:00
Dublin phone book printed with fada errorsThe latest edition of the phone book in Dublin has been printed and distributed with an error each time the Irish fada appears…Tue Aug 09 2005 - 01:00
Man sought over 2003 Dublin death held in LondonA man wanted for questioning about the death of his wife in Dublin in 2003 has been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in London…Tue Aug 09 2005 - 01:00
Study finds 63% of students work part-timeThe average cost of living for a third-level student in Ireland is €151 per week, according to a survey published today.Tue Aug 09 2005 - 01:00
Two men injured in Dublin drive-by shootingTwo men are in seriously ill in hospital after a double shooting in Dublin this evening.Mon Aug 08 2005 - 01:00
Study shows 20% of first-time buyers rely on giftSome 20 per cent of first-time house buyers rely on a gift from a parent or relative to help fund their purchase, research published…Wed Aug 03 2005 - 01:00
Speed not only issue on safetyLast weekend's sudden wet weather may have led to a spate of crashes leaving six people dead, according to the National Safety…Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
Ceasefire monitoring body to investigate loyalist feudThe group that monitors paramilitary ceasefires is to examine the feud between the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and the rival…Thu Jul 21 2005 - 01:00
New rules on emissions for SUVs, dieselsSports utility vehicles and diesel cars will have to meet stringent new emissions targets if European Commission proposals unveiled…Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Aer Lingus denies using 'negative tactics' to cut jobsAer Lingus management has insisted that negative tactics were not used to encourage staff to take voluntary redundancy last year…Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Music can make you a demon or a darling on the roadIt's like dancing without musicWed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Committee urges Ireland to meet 2010 aid targetIreland must take the "necessary steps" to reach its overseas aid committment of 0Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
INO says twice as many beds idle as patients on trolleysThere are more than twice as many hospital beds lying idle than people being treated on trolleys, the Irish Nurses' Organisation…Tue Jul 19 2005 - 01:00
Ahern pays tribute to former British PM HeathFormer British prime minister Sir Edward Heath will be remembered "with particular affection" in Ireland, the Taoiseach said …Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Ahern 'sympathises' with delayed air passengersFrequent foreign holidays and the number of Irish property investments abroad are partly to blame for congestion at check-in …Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
Taking to the waters and the wilds in the USAmerican drivers have taken the first step into a new element with the amphibious motor home - which will sail off at a cost …Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
HSE to examine all deaths at Leas Cross homeThe Health Services Executive (HSE) is to review the deaths of all patients at the controversial Leas Cross nursing home in north…Mon Jul 04 2005 - 01:00
Belmullet station sees warmest June in 35 yearsIt was the warmest June in 35 years at Met Éireann's weather station in Belmullet, Co Mayo, the meteorological service said today…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Luas aims for 20m passengers on first birthdayDublin's light rail Luas system carried 16,452,856 passengers in the first year of its operation.Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Ahern says 'no delay' in setting up Donegal inquiryThere was "no delay" in setting up a tribunal of inquiry into Garda activities in the Donegal division, the Taoiseach told the…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Insurance costs drop sharplyThe cost of motor insurance has fallen sharply over the past year but the overall cost of running a family car has risen slightly…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Humour makes a good travel companionThere is a danger in travel writing that you end up boring your audience.Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Ireland 'besmirched' by failure on aid commitmentIreland's reputation has been "besmirched" because of the Government's failure to meet targets for overseas aid, Fine Gael leader…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Four die in road crashes north and southFour people have died and a number of people have been injured in road crashes yesterday and today.Sun Jun 26 2005 - 01:00
Line-up for Dublin anti-poverty concert unveiledThe line-up of bands to play at the Dublin anti-poverty rally this week, has been annouced.Sun Jun 26 2005 - 01:00
Shots fired as cars fails to stop in south ArmaghBritish soldiers fired shots at a car in south Armagh early this morning because its driver refused to stop at a checkpoint.Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Empey chosen as new leader of Ulster UnionistsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has congratulated the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Sir Reg Empey, saying the party remained…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
IRA issues apology for killing Derry girl in 1973The IRA has issued an apology for the killing of a 14-year-old girl in Derry in 1973.Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
Parties call for cost analysis of housing planThe Labour party said today it had "grave reservations" over the Government's plan to swap prime city centre land in Dublin for…Thu Jun 23 2005 - 01:00
Ahern unveils land-swap plan for affordable housesThe Taoiseach has confirmed a new agency will fastrack the delivery of affordable houses in the Greater Dublin area.Thu Jun 23 2005 - 01:00
Train of thoughtAbout six years ago I started travelling to and from Dublin city centre by train courtesy of a very well-known State transport…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Escaped jewel thief hits Dublin city centre hotelAn escaped conman responsible for a series of jewel thefts in hotels in a number of countries has struck in Dublin, gardaí confirmed…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Confidence in nursing homes 'dented' - KennyThe Government has "severely dented" public confidence in the standard of nursing home care in the State, Fine Gael leader Enda…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
M1 to get third lane for tunnel trafficA third lane is to be added to the M1 in both directions to help traffic flow in the vicinity of the Port Tunnel in Dublin, it…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Gardaí appeal to caller over Barron deathGardaí have appealed to a man who rang the Garda Confidential line over the death of Richie Barron to come forward again.Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Council to tackle parking 'abuse'Dublin City Council is considering ways to stamp out the abuse of parking regulations by motorists displaying disabled parking…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
LRC recommends €48.5m arrears for GPs in card rowTánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney has said 200,000 doctor-only medical cards could be issued as early as next month…Tue Jun 21 2005 - 01:00
10% of new homes 'have unsafe radon level'Some 10 per cent of new houses fitted with radon barriers still have unsafe levels of the gas, a survey published today has found…Mon Jun 20 2005 - 01:00
Kenny attacks Goverment over road safetyFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has attacked the Government for a "litany of broken promises" on road safety which he said has caused…Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Irish drivers unlikely to be breathalysedIrish drivers are among the least likely in Europe to be checked for drink driving, according to research carried out in 23 countries…Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
Credible end to IRA activity needed, says HainREACTION: The IRA will have to be crystal clear it is ending all illegal activity if it is to gain the confidence of others …Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
'Highly active' IRA still recruiting and training - IMCThe IRA is still a "highly active" organisation involved in recruiting, training and intelligence gathering, the North's Independent…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
'Highly active' IRA still recruiting and training - IMCThe IRA is still a "highly active" organisation involved in recruiting, training and intelligence gathering, the North's Independent…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
IMC says 'Real IRA' is 'committed' to terrorismThe Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) said in its report today that the "Real IRA" was the most active dissident republican…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
Credible end to IRA activity needed, says HainREACTION: The IRA will have to be crystal clear it is ending all illegal activity if it is to gain the confidence of others …Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
IMC says 'Real IRA' is 'committed' to terrorismThe Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) said in its report today that the "Real IRA" was the most active dissident republican…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
Dublin mayor to host reception for McCartneysThe Lord Mayor of Dublin will tomorrow host a civic reception for the family of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney.Thu May 19 2005 - 01:00
Dublin mayor to host reception for McCartneysThe Lord Mayor of Dublin will tomorrow host a civic reception for the family of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney.Thu May 19 2005 - 01:00
The evolution of Ford's almost 'all new Focus'Ford has been forced to justify describing the facelifted Focus as the "The all new Focus" in advertising posters, after a complaint…Wed May 18 2005 - 01:00
Roche sets aside €1 million for skate parksThe Government is to fund the building of skateboard parks in a pilot scheme announced by the Minister for the Environment Dick…Wed May 18 2005 - 01:00
