Purpose-built early learning centre nominated for awardA PURPOSE-BUILT early learning centre in Drogheda, Co Louth, has been nominated for an international design awardThu Oct 07 2010 - 01:00
CIÉ chief urged to step down over 'lies'CIÉ CHAIRMAN John Lynch and senior management were accused of telling “lies” and asked to resign at a meeting of the Oireachtas…Thu Oct 07 2010 - 01:00
Water schemes at limit of safety rulesTHE PROVISION of drinking water in Ireland is operating at the limit of European rules – largely because of the State’s high …Wed Oct 06 2010 - 01:00
Concern over Nama role for Greystones developmentCONCERN HAS been expressed for the future of the €300 million redevelopment of Greystones Harbour after builders confirmed the…Tue Oct 05 2010 - 01:00
First phase of broadband scheme for schools rolled outDUBLIN FEATURES strongly in the first phase of a State-sponsored scheme to provide broadband services to schools.Tue Oct 05 2010 - 01:00
Two stops on Luas extension to remain closedTWO STOPS on the Luas extension to Cherrywood which is to open on October 16th, are to remain closed until further notice.Tue Oct 05 2010 - 01:00
Pioneering surgery child travels to US in hopeA KERRY-BASED family flew out of Dublin airport for the United States yesterday hoping for a life-saving operation for their …Tue Oct 05 2010 - 01:00
Viaduct prosecutions possibleTHE RAILWAY Safety Commission is considering prosecutions for neglect of duty against a number of parties connected with the …Thu Sept 23 2010 - 01:00
Viaduct prosecutions consideredThe Railway Safety Commission is considering prosecutions for neglect of duty against a number of parties connected with the …Wed Sept 22 2010 - 01:00
Opponents of RTÉ project are 'mistaken', inquiry toldOPPONENTS OF a €350 million redevelopment plan for RTÉ’s Donnybrook headquarters were mistaken in their belief the project would…Wed Sept 22 2010 - 01:00
Planning hearing on RTÉ's €350m Montrose proposalOBJECTIONS TO a €350 million redevelopment of the Montrose RTÉ broadcasting campus at Donnybrook, Dublin, are scheduled to be…Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
Desmond objects to RTÉ revampOpponents of a €350m redevelopment plan for RTÉ's Donnybrook headquarters were mistaken in their belief the project would create…Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
Public not liable for motorway sinking into bogTHE NATIONAL Roads Authority has said the taxpayer will not be liable for delays caused by a section of the new M7 motorway sinking…Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
Private firms to invest €100m into transport systemsAN INVESTMENT of up to €100 million in “intelligent transport systems” is to be made by private companies over the next three…Mon Sept 20 2010 - 01:00
RTÉ planning inquiry beginsA planning inquiry has opened into RTÉ’s €350 million Project 2025, which involves the gradual replacement of most of its landmark…Mon Sept 20 2010 - 01:00
Call to speed up new begging lawA CALL to speed up the introduction of measures to arrest people who beg in the streets has been issued by the Lord Mayor of …Mon Sept 20 2010 - 01:00
Bray traffic tailback plan angers councillorsCHRONIC, FIVE-KILOMETRE traffic tailbacks at the M50/M11 motorway junction in south Dublin could be eased by restricting traffic…Fri Sept 17 2010 - 01:00
Garda denies Foster was beatenGARDAÍ CAJOLED and insulted a chronic drug user to try get him to remain alert during questioning, but they refused to accept…Thu Sept 16 2010 - 01:00
Man who died in custody had earlier claimed Garda brutalityA MAN who died while in custody in Coolock Garda station in 2006 had earlier claimed that gardaí had put his head in a bag, laid…Wed Sept 15 2010 - 01:00
Councillors campaign against local authority cutsA CAMPAIGN against plans to abolish up to 60 town councils and strip others of powers relating to rates, housing and planning…Sat Sept 11 2010 - 01:00
Fees may deter householders from using recycling centresLOCAL AUTHORITY charges for using recycling centres have the potential to undermine householders’ behavioural changes in relation…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Ó Cuív defends abolition of councilsOne of four Fianna Fáil ministers who proposed the abolition of up to 60 local town councils, has spoken at the councillors annual…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Ireland 'missing out' on energy saving jobsIRELAND IS missing out on jobs because people are not installing energy-saving measures in homes in sufficient numbers, it has…Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Final section of M9 motorway opens todayTHE FINAL section of the M9 motorway, a 40km link between Carlow and Knocktopher in Co Kilkenny, is to open this morning.Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Green economy depends on trainingThere are going to be significant job opportunities in coming years in the "green economy" - but only if new training in sustainable…Wed Sept 08 2010 - 01:00
No ideal site for hospital, says HarneyTHOSE WHO care about children should give up the campaign to relocate the proposed National Paediatric Hospital, Minister for…Wed Sept 08 2010 - 01:00
Work starts on centre for pathologist and coronerWORK HAS begun on a new “medico-legal centre” for the Office of the State Pathologist and the Dublin City Coroner’s Office…Tue Sept 07 2010 - 01:00
200 a day sign petition for hospital site reviewAN ONLINE petition to review the chosen location for the €700 million National Paediatric Hospital is attracting up to 200 signatures…Tue Sept 07 2010 - 01:00
Opening of Joe Dolan Bridge in MullingarA NEW bridge named after the late singer Joe Dolan has been officially opened in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.Tue Sept 07 2010 - 01:00
Fifth win for Cats was 'asking too much'IF A reminder were needed of the difference in life between winning and losing, it was visible in Dublin’s pubs yesterday.Mon Sept 06 2010 - 01:00
Waterford-Rosslare line to closeRAIL SERVICES on the Rosslare to Waterford line are set to be suspended this month, following a decision by the National Transport…Sat Sept 04 2010 - 01:00
Rail station not to open until it has road linkONE OF three new rail stations on the reopened Dunboyne railway line is to remain closed until a road is built linking it to …Fri Sept 03 2010 - 01:00
Rosslare-Waterford line to closeRail services on the Rosslare to Waterford line are set to close within weeks, following this afternoon’s decision by the National…Fri Sept 03 2010 - 01:00
Dunboyne railway line reopensOne of three new rail stations on the reopened Dunboyne railway line is to remain closed until a road is built linking it to …Thu Sept 02 2010 - 01:00
Unlicensed Dublin to airport bus service ceases operationsAN UNLICENSED bus service between south Dublin and the airport has announced the end of services, despite of campaigns to keep…Thu Sept 02 2010 - 01:00
Relaunched - at bargain pricesDevelopers trying to shift stocks of new homes are re-launching, cutting prices – and some are even giving free furnitureThu Sept 02 2010 - 01:00
Road haulage business falls below levels seen in 1999THE ROAD haulage industry went into rapid decline last year with business falling to levels below those recorded in 1999.Wed Sept 01 2010 - 01:00
Integrated ticketing due early next yearSMART CARDS to pay fares across a range of public transport services in Dublin will become available from early next yearMon Aug 30 2010 - 01:00
'Loyal' households get break of six months on bin chargesSOME 18,500 households in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown have been offered a free bin-collection service for the next six months.Sat Aug 28 2010 - 01:00
Seminar told credit unions here could have bright futureCREDIT UNIONS in Ireland are facing a potentially bright future, a financial seminar in Dublin has been toldFri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Minister calls for discretion over use of vansOCCASIONAL USE of commercially registered vehicles, to bring children to school, travel to church or transport groceries should…Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Minister prepared to meet incinerator companyA POTENTIAL compromise in the long-standing row over the proposed Poolbeg incinerator was signalled yesterday.Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Gormley dismisses road tax rowOccasional use of commercially registered vehicles, to bring children to school, travel to church or transport groceries should…Thu Aug 26 2010 - 01:00
Fine Gael proposals aimed at stamping out 'rogue' clampersPROPOSALS TO regulate car clampers published by Fine Gael yesterday are aimed at stamping out “rogue” operators.Thu Aug 26 2010 - 01:00
Five route options set for first phase of Ulster CanalWATERWAYS IRELAND has published five route options for phase one of the reopening of the Ulster Canal.Thu Aug 26 2010 - 01:00
Farmers concerned by tax proposalsFarmers, small firms and the motor industry have expressed on-going concern at the controversy over the use of commercial vehicles…Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
Fine Gael unveils clamping BillA new Bill published today will provide for fines and jail terms of up to five years for unlicensed clampers.Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
Radical moves on green spaces urgedTHE STATE’S approach to planning for green spaces, habitat protection and biodiversity has been criticised in the latest report…Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
Closing of loophole puts brakes on motorists claiming cheaper tax rateBACKGROUND: Requirement will stop private users from registering vehicles for commercial purposesWed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
Celtic scholar Barry Raftery diesTHE DEATH has taken place of Prof Barry Raftery, emeritus professor of archaeology at UCD.Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
