Opposition parties want O'Rourke sackedOpposition parties in the Dβil have tabled a motion calling for the Taoiseach to sack the Minister for Public Enterprise, Mrs…Mon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
Budget 'should reduce growing rich-poor gap'The Government should give priority to bridging the gap between rich and poor in the coming Budget, according to the Conference…Mon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
Duchas in study of Wicklow 'hall house'Duchas, the heritage service, has begun an archaeological assessment of Kindlestown Castle, near Delgany, Co WicklowMon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
Restrictions on north Dublin traffic todayTraffic restrictions which are expected to be in place for the next two years come into place in the Coolock to Whitehall area…Mon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
Authorities knew of warning about inadequate water - TDA Wicklow Fianna Fβil TD has claimed that water authorities in Dublin and Wicklow have known for more than a year of a fire officer…Sat Nov 03 2001 - 00:00
Key target dates for road safety strategy missedKey target dates for the development and implementation of measures in the Government's road safety strategy were missed and …Fri Nov 02 2001 - 00:00
Concern at Garda exemption from bias lawThe Equality Authority has voiced concern that the Garda has been found to be exempt from the Equal Status Act 2000.Thu Nov 01 2001 - 00:00
AA calls for tolls to be lifted at peak timesThe AA has called for tolls on the West Link bridge to be lifted at peak times due to "unacceptable levels of congestion".Wed Oct 31 2001 - 00:00
Report may recommend key economic corridor for westThe development of a key western economic corridor encompassing Galway and Limerick, as well as the development of Athlone as…Wed Oct 31 2001 - 00:00
Towns will vie for anti-litter awardsAn all-Ireland anti-litter league is to be set up to compile and publish a league table of towns in 29 counties according to …Wed Oct 31 2001 - 00:00
Key investments in national plan hit by delay in spending approvalKey investment packages in the areas of tourism, agriculture and waste management, part of the National Development Plan, have…Sat Oct 27 2001 - 01:00
Four new anthrax scares include one at British embassy in DublinFour suspect anthrax cases were dealt with by the Army yesterday, including one at the British embassy in Dublin.Thu Oct 25 2001 - 01:00
Problems of expanding Dublin PortDublin should consider moving some or all of its port business and opening up even more of the docklands for development, a conference…Thu Oct 25 2001 - 01:00
Residents 'in limbo' over route of Luas extension to CherrywoodResidents of Brewery Road and Leopardstown Road in South Co Dublin have complained that plans for the Luas extension may see …Thu Oct 25 2001 - 01:00
Waterford bypass inquiry faces risk of new legal delayA resumed hearing into the Waterford city bypass planned for November 19th may face further legal challenges, The Irish Times…Wed Oct 24 2001 - 01:00
Seven die in road accidents over the weekendSeven people lost their lives in six accidents on Irish roads over the weekend.Mon Oct 22 2001 - 01:00
Two men due in court today following fight at nightclubTwo men are due before D·n Laoghaire District Court this morning after a fracas outside a nightclubMon Oct 22 2001 - 01:00
Ireland is 'bedeviled by localism'Ireland could develop a vibrant all-Ireland economy but was "bedeviled by localism" and spreading prosperity to the regions would…Sat Oct 20 2001 - 01:00
Campaign opposing Wicklow 'superdump' to be revivedA six-year campaign against a "superdump" at Ballynagran, Co Wicklow, is to be reactivated, following a new planning application…Wed Oct 17 2001 - 01:00
Luas on target despite economy troublesDublin's Luas lines from Sandyford and Tallaght will not be affected by the slowdown in the economy, the Minister of State, Mr…Tue Oct 16 2001 - 01:00
Udaras critical of NDPThe National Development Plan discriminates against Gaeltachta∅, providing just one third of the money required for economic …Tue Oct 16 2001 - 01:00
Call for pause in bombing to allow aid workThere should be a pause in the bombing of Afghanistan to allow humanitarian agencies to provide food and shelter before the critical…Sat Oct 13 2001 - 01:00
Dun Laoghaire council accounts are criticised for 'weaknesses'The financial accounts of D·n Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have been criticised for "internal control weaknesses" in a local…Thu Oct 11 2001 - 01:00
'Sensible transport' campaign launchedThe Campaign for Sensible Transport (CaST), formed to oppose the Government's motorway programme, was launched in Dublin yesterday…Wed Oct 10 2001 - 01:00
Heavy flooding along east coastHeavy overnight flooding in many areas of Leinster and the east coast is expected to have extended to north-east Ulster by this…Mon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
NDP spending to go ahead as plannedThere will be no reduction in Government spending on the National Development Plan, regardless of the economic downturn the Taoiseach…Sat Oct 06 2001 - 01:00
Energy crisis looms within 18 monthsThe Republic is facing shortages of electricity, gas and water over the next 18 months as networks struggle to keep pace with…Fri Oct 05 2001 - 01:00
Higgins says US and UK foreign policy decisions led to attacksAmerican and British foreign policy had "created the poisoned well from which the horrors of September 11th emerged", the Socialist…Mon Oct 01 2001 - 01:00
Weaker regions need investmentIreland will be unable to locate any significant new business in the weaker regions unless it delivers on the necessary roads…Fri Sept 28 2001 - 01:00
Boland funeral attracts large republican presenceThe former Fianna Fβil minister, Mr Kevin Boland, was buried in Dublin yesterday after a Requiem Mass characterised by a republican…Wed Sept 26 2001 - 01:00
Portlaoise train users concerned about rail safetyIarnr≤d ╔ireann intends to upgrade the commuter service between Portlaoise and Dublin, but not for another 18 months, The Irish…Thu Sept 20 2001 - 01:00
New water authority will force group schemes to improve qualitySome 150,000 households on group water schemes will have to either ensure their drinking water meets EU standards or close their…Sat Sept 15 2001 - 01:00
Spawell sports centre to make way for hotelOne of the State's best-known sports and fitness clubs, the Spawell Sports and Leisure Centre in Wellington Lane, Templeogue, …Thu Sept 13 2001 - 01:00
Parties question change of planThe Government and the Opposition have differed on the reasons for the National Spatial Strategy's change in focus, which was…Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
Coastal review criticisedThere is mounting concern about the progress of the Booterstown to Sandycove Coastal Review currently being undertaken by D·n…Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
Government is focused on spreading growth through smaller townsThe Government has moved away from the idea of creating a limited number of large-scale "growth gateways" through which economic…Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
Major housing plans for GreystonesSean Mulryan of Ballymore Properties is pushing hard for a major scheme of 1,500 apartments and houses at Greystones in County…Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
Towers community gets low-rise homes with high-rise facilitiesThe first residents of Ballymun towers to get new homes under the £1Wed Sept 05 2001 - 01:00
Taoiseach's pledge gives green light to canal reopeningThe Royal Canal will be fully restored between Dublin and the Shannon in Co Longford by 2006, the Taoiseach Mr Ahern has confirmed…Thu Aug 30 2001 - 01:00
Greens to campaign over estate's futureThe Green Party will front a campaign to "keep Kinsealy green" over coming weeks, following reports that Mr Charles Haughey's…Mon Aug 27 2001 - 01:00
Dublin Bus chooses low-sulphur diesel despite benefits of gasDublin Bus has decided against converting its fleet to gas although a three-year study showed the move would produce less exhaust…Mon Aug 27 2001 - 01:00
Taoiseach must help solve land dispute, say farmersFarmers' leaders yesterday called on the Taoiseach to intervene in the stand-off between land-owners and the Department of the…Sat Aug 25 2001 - 01:00
Gardai seek man after shootingThe GARDA helicopter was deployed in Co Offaly last night in the search for a young man gardai want to interview in connection…Sat Aug 25 2001 - 01:00
Festival time for Tullamore with many events plannedBoating on the Grand Canal, hot-air ballooning and singing and dancing in O'Connor Square are the hallmarks of the Tullamore …Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
Healthcare tops priority list in survey on National PlanThe planning process, availability of childcare and the increased presence of foreign workers have emerged as issues of least…Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
Unlicensed quarry operators to face courtsHigh Court proceedings are being initiated by Offaly County Council against a number of unlicensed quarry operations working …Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
Labour seeks dumps study over concern at birth defectsThe Labour Party has called for a comprehensive study of dumps in the Republic following concern over birth defects in children…Sat Aug 18 2001 - 01:00
Fears unfounded as SF is `wedded to peace process', O Caolain saysSinn FEin is "wedded to the peace process" and will not back away from the "huge investment" the leadership has made in bringing…Fri Aug 17 2001 - 01:00
O Cuiv criticises policy on urban growth centresThe Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Mr Eamon O Cuiv, has criticised Government policy on the proposed designation…Thu Aug 16 2001 - 01:00
Hussey defends gains of women's movementThe gains achieved by the Irish women's movement were robustly defended by the director of the European Women's Foundation at…Wed Aug 15 2001 - 01:00
