Higgins calls for opposition to Iraq war plansThe Government should strenuously oppose US and British plans for a war in Iraq, Socialist Party TD Mr Joe Higgins said today…Tue Oct 01 2002 - 01:00
Gardai continue investigation of Russborough art heistGardaí are continuing to search the area around Russborough House in Co Wicklow today after another theft of valuable paintings…Mon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
FG blames drink laws for street violenceFine Gael has blamed the Government's liberalising of the drinking laws for a rise in street violence.Wed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Irish among group of workers held in AustraliaIrish construction workers are among a group of 80 illegal workers who have been detained by Australian authorities.Wed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Iraq says it will allow UN weapons inspectors to returnIraq has said it will allow United Nations weapons inspectors to return to the country "without condition", the UN Secretary …Mon Sept 16 2002 - 01:00
Alleged sex assault on Mater patient investigatedA member of staff at the Mater Hospital in Dublin has been suspended after a complaint of sexual assault by a male elderly patient…Thu Sept 12 2002 - 01:00
Police identify phone used in Lennon threatPolice investigating the death threat to former Northern Ireland soccer player Neil Lennon say they have identified the phone…Tue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
Howlin says he will run for Labour leadershipLabour deputy leader Mr Brendan Howlin has announced he will run for the leadership of the party following Mr Ruairí Quinn's …Tue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
Nice will ensure jobs and growth for Ireland - AhernA Yes vote in the Nice referendum will be a vote for jobs, economic growth and security of Ireland's future, the Taoiseach has…Tue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
Group highlights problem of poor literacy skillsOne-fifth of the adult population is missing out on vital healthcare because of literacy difficulties, according to report published…Mon Sept 09 2002 - 01:00
Gardai study CCTV footage after Clare fan is stabbedGardaí in Dublin are studying CCTV footage after a Clare GAA fan was stabbed on O'Connell Street early this morning.Mon Sept 09 2002 - 01:00
Survey says living cost for students tops €6,000The cost of attending third-level education has risen to over €6,000 per year, according to a survey published today by the Union…Mon Sept 09 2002 - 01:00
Ahern denies rift with Harney over stadium plansThe Taoiseach has said there is no rift between the Coalition partners over controversial plans for a national stadium.Mon Sept 09 2002 - 01:00
Motorists, rail users face weekend disruptionMotorists and rail passengers face more travel disruption this weekend.Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Chip designer Parthus to cut jobs in mergerChip designer Parthus Technologies is to cut jobs when it streamlines two product lines as part of its merger with Ceva.Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
FF defends holding of second Nice referendumFianna Fáil has defended the Government's decision to hold a second referendum on the Nice Treaty as being "essential in the …Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Primary teachers may opt out of supervisionPrimary school teachers who are INTO members may opt out of supervision duties when they re-start work next week, the union said…Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Opposition criticises rollout of Dublin traffic planOpposition parties have criticised the introduction of a new traffic system for Dublin that began today.Mon Aug 26 2002 - 01:00
Husband and wife die in Co Mayo house fireAn elderly couple died in a house fire in Co Mayo last night.Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Rival crowds clash at north Belfast flashpointTrouble flared in north Belfast last night in a series of incidents in a flashpoint area.Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Body of man found in Dublin parkThe body of a man has been found in Marlay Park in Dublin today.Mon Aug 05 2002 - 01:00
Meteorological misery to manifest for weekendThe Greek tragedy that is the bank holiday weekend scramble has begun. irelandFri Aug 02 2002 - 01:00
Brennan to invite proposals on airport terminalThe Government is to invite proposals to build a second independent terminal at Dublin airport, the Minister for Transport has…Fri Aug 02 2002 - 01:00
Two Garda suspended after Shortt judgementThe Garda Commissioner Pat Byrne confirmed this evening that two members of the Garda Síochána have been suspended after the …Thu Aug 01 2002 - 01:00
Martin announces Tullamore hospital projectThe Minister for Health has approved a €140 million development for Tullamore General Hospital that will create 72 extra beds…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Gallery wing, Shannon terminal win awardsThe Millennium Wing of the National Gallery and Shannon Airport¿s new terminal building were among the winners in this year¿s…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Courts report 15% increase in number of casesThere was a 15 per cent increase in the number of cases coming before the courts last year, according to the Courts Service annual…Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
Four men hurt in North 'punishment' attacksFour young men were the victims of paramilitary-style gun attacks in the North last night.Wed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00
Man questioned over Co Monaghan hit-and-runGardaí are trying to identify the victim of a hit-and-run whose body was found on the side of a Co Monaghan road this morning…Sun Jul 14 2002 - 01:00
EU farm ministers to discuss CAP with FischlerThe Minister for Agriculture Mr Walsh will join other EU farm ministers in Brussels tomorrow in a meeting with Europe's farm …Sun Jul 14 2002 - 01:00
PSNI discover clue in sectarian stabbing inquiryPolice in the North have issued a new appeal for information after the sectarian stabbing of a 16-year-old Catholic boy in Belfast…Sat Jul 13 2002 - 01:00
Dublin pub worker abducted in robbery attemptA Dublin pub manager was abducted at gun point early this morning by masked men attempting to rob his premises.Sat Jul 13 2002 - 01:00
North calm after sporadic violence at Twelfth paradesNorthern Ireland's flashpoints remain calm today after twenty police officers were injured in disturbances in west Belfast last…Sat Jul 13 2002 - 01:00
`Variety of missiles' found in north BelfastThe British army has recovered a "variety of missiles" near the Ardoyne shops in north Belfast, the PSNI has saidFri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Bus driver slashed in Larne robbery attemptA bus driver was slashed in the head, face and arm after two men demanded money from him in Larne, Co Antrim last night.Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Gardai seize cannabis worth €2.7m in DublinGardaí have seized cannabis with a street value of €2.7 million in north County Dublin.Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Gardai search for boy (11) missing in DublinGardaí in Dublin are seeking the public's help in finding an 11-year-old boy missing from his Wicklow accomodation since Sunday…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
PSNI expects more arrests over Drumcree riotsFour men appeared in court in the North today charged in relation to Sunday's riots at the Drumcree Orange Order march.Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Cash stolen in Dublin hospital armed raidTwo armed men escaped with a "large undisclosed" amount of cash in a raid at a Dublin hospital this morning, the Garda said.Tue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Waste management reaching crisis point, says EPAIreland urgently needs a modern waste management infrastructure and an integrated public transport system if it is to meet its…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Survey shows hotel employment remains steadyThe number of people working in the hotel industry has not decreased despite difficulties in the tourism sector, a survey has…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Man for court over Co Derry sectarian attacksA man is due in court after a series of sectarian petrol bomb attacks in Co Derry this morning.Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Durkan warns unionists against sanctions on Sinn FeinUnionists need to pull back from the idea of imposing sanctions on Sinn Féin which may destabilise the peace process, the SDLP…Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Four teens arrested with sawn-off shotgun in CorkGardai in Cork are questioning four teenagers after they were found carrying a loaded sawn-off shotgun last night.Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Survey paints gloomy picture for tourism sectorThe number of American tourists visiting Ireland is at its lowest level since 1996, a survey has shown.Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
McDowell called on to act on prison reportFine Gael has called on the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, to address claims that his Department suppressed a report which…Thu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
New seach begins for woman missing for 35 yearsBritish police searching for a woman who went missing 35 years ago now believe she may have come to Ireland.Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
Hong Kong-based operator wins 3G competitionHong Kong-based mobile operator Hutchison Whampoa has won the competition for the so-called third generation licences (3G), it…Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
Suspected Irish soccer hooligan arrested in TokyoAn Irishman suspected of being a soccer hooligan has been arrested by police in Tokyo.Wed Jun 12 2002 - 01:00
Foul play ruled out in death of Mark FultonPolice in the North have ruled out foul play in the death of Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) leader Mark Fulton.Wed Jun 12 2002 - 01:00
