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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 '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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DCC deal referred by OFTDCC’s acquisition of a number of businesses from Total Downstream UK has been referred to the British Competition Commission…Thu Apr 05 2012 - 01:00
Students urged to stamp out racismPresident Michael D Higgins has called on student leaders and the wider public to work together to combat “pernicious racism …Wed Apr 04 2012 - 01:00
Students call for Croke Park deal to be renegotiatedDelegates at the Union of Students in Ireland national congress have called for the renegotiation of the Croke Park agreement…Wed Apr 04 2012 - 01:00
USI defers vote on education fundingThe Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has decided to defer a vote on how the education system should be funded to allow for …Tue Apr 03 2012 - 01:00
Sports funding of €30m announcedA €30 million fund has been made available to sports clubs and organisations to upgrade facilities, pitches and equipment over…Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
Poker players fly in from NorwayMORE THAN 1,000 Norwegian poker players arrived in Dublin over the weekend for a week-long event deemed illegal under gambling…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
Trinity students to carry Olympic torchThree Trinity College Dublin students have been selected to carry the Olympic torch as it makes its whirlwind trip through the…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
FF TD seeks Mahon correctionFianna Fáil TD Seán Fleming has denied he was aware of corrupt payments to the party’s former minister Padraig Flynn and has …Fri Mar 23 2012 - 00:00
Mahon tribunal: Main points and recommendationsMain points and recommendations from the Mahon tribunal's final report, which was published today:Thu Mar 22 2012 - 00:00
Cows to be slaughtered if not claimed by ownerTwo cows valued at €2,000 each could be put down later this week unless their owner comes forward to claim them.Wed Mar 14 2012 - 00:00
Aviva fined €490,000 for breaching regulations on customer complaintsINSURANCE FIRM Aviva has been fined €490,000 by the Central Bank for breaching regulations on the handling of customer complaints…Tue Mar 13 2012 - 00:00
Energy index rises 8 per centRising international tensions, supply constraints and a severe winter across continental Europe contributed to an 8 per cent …Mon Mar 12 2012 - 00:00
Aryzta revenues rise marginallyRevenues at bakery group Aryzta increased by almost 1 per cent to €1.91 billion in the six months to the end of January.Mon Mar 12 2012 - 00:00
Siteserv discussing potential saleSupport services group Siteserv has said it is involved in advanced talks that may lead to the sale of all of its operating companies…Mon Mar 12 2012 - 00:00
Construction activity declinesThe level of activity in the construction sector fell to its lowest point for five months in February as interest in new business…Mon Mar 12 2012 - 00:00
Central Bank fines Aviva €245,000Insurance firm Aviva has been fined €245,000 by the Central Bank for breaching regulations on the handling of customer complaints…Mon Mar 12 2012 - 00:00
Weekend events: What's onSPORTING EVENTS dominate the agenda across the country this weekend with rugby and GAA fixtures taking centre stage while the…Sat Mar 10 2012 - 00:00