'A rare piece of good news for EU leaders'INTERNATIONAL REACTION: The ratification of the fiscal treaty made the news but won few major headlines in the international…Sat Jun 02 2012 - 01:00
No campaigners accept defeatNo campaigners have conceded defeat in the EU referendum, with Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams and Libertas founder Declan Ganley…Fri Jun 01 2012 - 01:00
Irish vote makes international newsThe ratification of the fiscal treaty by the Irish electorate made the news but took few major headlines in the international…Fri Jun 01 2012 - 01:00
Varadkar hopeful despite fall in visitor numbersMINISTER FOR Transport, Leo Varadkar, has said he is confident the number of tourists visiting Ireland will increase this year…Fri Jun 01 2012 - 01:00
EU referendum passes by comprehensive marginTaoiseach Enda Kenny said this afternoon that Ireland's comprehensive Yes vote on the EU fiscal treaty has sent a powerful signal…Fri Jun 01 2012 - 01:00
Small drop in overseas visitorsThe number of overseas visitors to Ireland fell by 0Thu May 31 2012 - 01:00
Number on unemployment benefit unchanged in MayTHE NUMBER of people in receipt of unemployment benefits remained largely unchanged in May compared to a month earlier.Thu May 31 2012 - 01:00
Live Register remains steady at 14.3%The number of people signing on the Live Register increased marginally for the second straight month in May but the standardised…Wed May 30 2012 - 01:00
Retail sales continue to fallRetail sales declined by all main measures in April, reflecting a continued downward trend in consumer activity that has been…Tue May 29 2012 - 01:00
Origin Enterprises reports 22% increase in revenuesAGRI-SERVICES group Origin Enterprises has reported a 22 per cent increase in revenues for its third quarter.Tue May 29 2012 - 01:00
Origin reports 22% revenue riseAgri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported a 22 per cent increase in revenues for its third quarter.Mon May 28 2012 - 01:00
Bloxham ordered to cease trading over 'irregularities'The Central Bank has ordered Bloxham stockbrokers to cease all regulated activities following the discovery of "financial irregularities…Mon May 28 2012 - 01:00
Economists say Yes vote in interests of StateECONOMISTS: NINE OUT of 10 respondents to a survey of economists said that, on balance, ratifying the fiscal treaty in next …Sat May 26 2012 - 01:00
Death of woman after row investigatedGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the death of a woman in Dublin city centre at the weekend are keen to speak to a woman in her 20s about …Tue May 22 2012 - 01:00
Chairman of tribunal into allegations of Garda collusion seeks deadline extensionSmithwick Tribunal: The chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal has written to the Oireachtas seeking to extend the deadline for …Tue May 22 2012 - 01:00
Smithwick Tribunal seeks extensionThe chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal has written to the Oireachtas seeking to extend the deadline for the inquiry's final report…Mon May 21 2012 - 01:00
Vote can only be deferred for electionThe upcoming referendum on the fiscal compact can only be deferred in the case of a general election being called, the Referendum…Tue May 15 2012 - 01:00
Lenders' borrowings from central banks fall by €2 billionThe reliance of lenders in Ireland on Irish and European central bank funding fell by €2 billion in the month to April 27th, …Sat May 12 2012 - 01:00
Trade surplus rises to 3.8bn as export values increaseAN INCREASE in the value of exports helped to widen the State’s trade surplus by some 8 per cent to €3Sat May 12 2012 - 01:00
GAA names aim to aid pro-treaty side scoreREFERENDUM NOTEBOOK: THE SUPPORT of a number of well-known figures from the GAA world for the pro-treaty Alliance for Ireland…Fri May 11 2012 - 01:00
Trade surplus rises to €3.8bnAn increase in exports to a number of markets saw the State’s trade surplus expand by some 8 per cent to €3Fri May 11 2012 - 01:00
Asbestos work to close Abbey stageTHE AUDITORIUM in Dublin’s Abbey Theatre is to close for nine weeks this summer while asbestos is removed.Thu May 10 2012 - 01:00
Abbey to undergo asbestos worksThe auditorium in Dublin’s Abbey Theatre is to close for a nine week period this summer to allow for work to remove asbestos…Wed May 09 2012 - 01:00
Consumer sentiment shows further rise in AprilCONSUMER SENTIMENT increased in April for the fourth successive month as the public took a less anxious view of the economic …Wed May 09 2012 - 01:00
Consumer sentiment rises in AprilConsumer sentiment increased in April for the fourth successive month as the public took a less anxious view of the economic …Tue May 08 2012 - 01:00
Unemployment rate holds steady at 14.3%THE NUMBER of people signing on the Live Register increased by 100 in April, with the standardised unemployment rate holding …Thu May 03 2012 - 01:00
Irish export growth slow in first quarterIRISH EXPORT growth was sluggish in the first quarter of the year as a result of financial uncertainty in the euro zone, the …Thu May 03 2012 - 01:00
Farming groups say treaty is vital to future prosperityAGRIBUSINESS: THE INTRODUCTION of tighter budgetary rules such as those contained in the fiscal treaty at an earlier stage might…Wed May 02 2012 - 01:00
Live Register static at 14.3%The number of people signing on the Live Register increased by 100 in April, with the standardised unemployment rate remaining…Wed May 02 2012 - 01:00
Uncertainty weighs on exportsIrish export growth was sluggish in the first quarter of the year as a result of financial uncertainty in the euro zone, the …Wed May 02 2012 - 01:00
Farm groups call for 'Yes' voteMembers of the farming and agribusiness communities gathered in Dublin this morning to call for a Yes vote in the upcoming Fiscal…Tue May 01 2012 - 01:00
Weekend EventsAllianz National Football League finals GAA fans from across all provinces are expected to descend on Croke Park today and tomorrow…Sat Apr 28 2012 - 01:00
Irish pub in Bordeaux to serve as HQ to rugby fansIT’S GOING to be a busy weekend at the Connemara Pub in BordeauxSat Apr 28 2012 - 01:00
Speeches removed from websiteA series of speeches calling for a Yes vote in the upcoming European fiscal treaty referendum have been removed from a Government…Thu Apr 26 2012 - 01:00
Martin faced 'huge legal pressure' on restricted priestTHE CATHOLIC Archbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin has said he was put under “a huge amount of legal pressure” when dealing…Thu Apr 26 2012 - 01:00
Martin 'regret' over resignationArchbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin has said he regrets a recent decision by a child safeguarding representative to step …Wed Apr 25 2012 - 01:00
920,000 sign up for household chargeMORE THAN 920,000 householders have registered for the €100 household charge.Tue Apr 24 2012 - 01:00
Corruption 'rooted' in many nationsA lack of genuine political will to eliminate corruption has allowed the problem to develop in institutions such as the judiciary…Mon Apr 23 2012 - 01:00
Household charge paid by 921,568More than 920,000 householders have registered for the €100 household charge to date.Mon Apr 23 2012 - 01:00
Rent allowance move should help eliminate 'poverty traps'THE TRANSFER of responsibility for rent allowance payments to local authorities and the Department of the Environment should …Thu Apr 19 2012 - 01:00
Holding EU presidency 'an opportunity'Holding the EU presidency next year will give Ireland an opportunity to manage the EU agenda and find ways of advancing policies…Wed Apr 18 2012 - 01:00
EU criminal record exchange soughtLegislation allowing the State to exchange information relating to criminal records with other countries is to be prepared, Minister…Tue Apr 17 2012 - 01:00
Humanity homes get presidential sealTHE HOUSES at numbers 85 and 87 Emmet Road in Inchicore, Dublin 8, were sad and decrepit sights not too long ago.Tue Apr 17 2012 - 01:00
TD takes legal challenge on EU treatiesAn Independent TD today said he had started a legal challenge against the Government over fundamental aspects of two European…Tue Apr 17 2012 - 01:00
Shatter criticises media 'campaign'Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has criticised what he described as a media campaign to compile “a blacklist of elected TDs…Thu Apr 12 2012 - 01:00
President calls on students to innovateTHE ACTIVE and critical participation of young people in Irish life during economic and social upheaval can help generate hope…Thu Apr 05 2012 - 01:00
AIB to end Jersey, IoM tradingAIB has announced it will cease operations on the Isle of Man and Jersey at the end of next year.Thu Apr 05 2012 - 01:00
Aer Lingus passengers up 8 per centPassenger numbers at Aer Lingus showed a year on year increase of 8.2 per cent in March.Thu Apr 05 2012 - 01:00
Union leader says Minister 'running scared'WHILE PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins earned a standing ovation for his speech, his former Labour colleague Minister for Education…Thu Apr 05 2012 - 01:00
