Motorists advised to challenge renewal costsMOTORISTS HAVE been advised to challenge their insurance companies on policy renewal costs, after it emerged that some companies…Wed Sept 09 2009 - 01:00
Bremore no replacement for Dublin Port, says town plannerA PROPOSAL that Dublin Port divert its container services to a new deep-water port at Bremore in north Co Dublin, as opposed …Sat Sept 05 2009 - 01:00
Economic arguments should not be part of port inquiry, hearing toldECONOMIC ARGUMENTS at the core of the Dublin Port Company’s plans to infill 52 acres of Dublin Bay may not be considered by a…Fri Sept 04 2009 - 01:00
Cargo terminal 'would not affect views'A new, €150m deep-water cargo terminal in Dublin Bay would not impact significantly on views enjoyed by residents of Clontarf…Fri Sept 04 2009 - 01:00
Port company defends infill planDublin Port Company does not propose a major infill of Dublin Bay – the proposal to reclaim 52 acres in the vicinity of the north…Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Garda enforcement behind fall in number killed on roadsSTRONG GARDA enforcement is behind a significant reduction in the number of people killed on the Republic’s roads.Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Bishop urges prayer for good weatherCURRENT WET weather is threatening the annual harvest and causing “added pain and anxiety” to farmers already under pressure, …Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Tunnel tolls will not be reducedTOLL CHARGES in the Dublin Port Tunnel can not be lowered as part of the emergency measures to assist displaced northern line…Wed Sept 02 2009 - 01:00
Tag discount technology not invented - NRATHE NATIONAL Roads Authority (NRA) has said the technology necessary to allow motorists who use electronic tags to claim toll…Wed Sept 02 2009 - 01:00
Artefacts uncovered during roadworks give fresh perspective on early Irish lifeTHE REMAINS of a 9,000-year-old fishing basket uncovered at Clowanstown in Co Meath, a monastic bell-making facility at Clonfad…Fri Aug 28 2009 - 01:00
Landing system at Knock defeating fogTHE NEW landing system at Ireland West Airport in Knock, Co Mayo, is proving successful in overcoming the problem of frequent…Fri Aug 28 2009 - 01:00
Concerns over road statusALMOST 300km of dual carriageways on 10 national routes are to be reclassified as motorways from Friday.Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Motorists missing toll discountsMOTORISTS PAY millions extra each year to use some of the Republic’s new toll roads because they are losing out on bulk buying…Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Industry appeals for State help to save pubsA CAMPAIGN to “save the Irish pub” in the light of almost 5,000 job losses in the industry this year was launched yesterday by…Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Supporters of striking port workers breach Dublin dockyard gatesIN AN escalation of an eight-week dispute, supporters of striking Dublin Port workers breached dockyard gates in the south port…Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
20,000 rail users must now switch to roadsSEVERE DISRUPTION on all routes into north Dublin is expected from this morning following the collapse of the railway viaduct…Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Angry scenes at Dublin docksThere were angry scenes at Dublin port earlier today and severe traffic delays around the area due to a protest in support of…Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Unions call on members to back striking dockers at Dublin PortSEVERE DISRUPTION is expected in Dublin docks this morning as the Dublin Council of Trade Unions calls on members to join a demonstration…Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Warnings of further heavy rain, high windsMET ÉIREANN has warned of further downpours today while many areas are still clearing debris after yesterday’s heavy rain showers…Fri Aug 21 2009 - 01:00
Bus Éireann seeks 20% coach-hire cutBUS ÉIREANN has written to sub-contractors from whom it hires private buses, asking them to agree to a 20 per cent reduction …Fri Aug 21 2009 - 01:00
Rally to support striking handlers at Dublin PortTHE DUBLIN Council of Trade Unions has called on its members to join a rally on Monday in a move which has potential to escalate…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
IIF defends insurance loopholeAS THE Garda, Revenue and the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) crack down on the illegal use of foreign-registered …Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Funeral of charity worker killed in Zanzibar muggingA GUITAR placed before the coffin of Robert Stringer symbolised the young charity worker’s interest in music as well as his popularity…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Artefacts found at historic theatre siteARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered artefacts and part of the original Smock Alley theatre (then known as the Smoke Alley theatre) …Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00
Sport's role in building respect in North stressedSPORT IS far ahead of politics or politicians in building a society based on mutual respect in Northern Ireland, the Parnell …Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00
Association has monolithic role in society, school toldTHE GAA has risen to a monolithic position in Irish life by combining two of the worst aspects of our society, “short bursts …Thu Aug 13 2009 - 01:00
Sense of 'pride and identity' sets GAA apartWHAT DIFFERENTIATES Gaelic games and the GAA from other sports such as soccer is the understanding of “player and place” and …Thu Aug 13 2009 - 01:00
Calls for action on tax evadersMOVES TO battle the illegal use of foreign-registered cars in the Republic are being hampered by motorists who are resident here…Wed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
Legislation puts road transport licence holders under scrutinyDETAILS OF the new legislation setting minimum standards for holders of road transport licences were announced yesterdayWed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
Leisure must be liberating, school toldTRUE LEISURE should be a process involving freedom, self-discovery and growth, the Parnell Summer School in Co Wicklow heard …Wed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
March in support of dock workers' strikeUP TO 400 people from the Ringsend and Irishtown areas yesterday marched from the East Link to Dublin Port in support of striking…Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
Invite 'heavy hitters' to party on Patrick's Day, group urgesGOVERNMENT MINISTERS should stay at home for next St Patrick’s Day and instead invite their counterparts to a major, multi-million…Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
Search continues for Wicklow manTHE SEARCH continued in Co Wicklow yesterday for missing Wicklow town man Stephen O’Meara (26), who has not been seen for almost…Tue Aug 11 2009 - 01:00
March for lifting of ban on same-sex marriages told new Bill is inadequateGOVERNMENT PLANS to introduce laws on civil partnership have been criticised by the former director of the Equality Authority…Mon Aug 10 2009 - 01:00
Seized gun was meant for reprisal attack, say gardaíGARDAÍ BELIEVE a gun seized in Clondalkin early on Saturday morning was to be used in a reprisal attackMon Aug 10 2009 - 01:00
Protest for same-sex marriageUp to 5,000 people gathered outside the Department of Justice in St Stephen's Green this afternoon to protest against the Government…Sun Aug 09 2009 - 01:00
Legal threat over bus lane protestsA NUMBER of Blackrock residents who have been blocking construction work on the proposed Monkstown ring road in Dublin have received…Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Call for release of secret files on dumpingTHE DEPARTMENT of the Environment has been criticised by the office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information, Emily …Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Meeting of residents and council recordedEXCHANGES BETWEEN residents of Blackrock, Co Dublin, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown county manager Owen Keegan became heated yesterday…Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Blackrock locals risk jail in bus lane protestRESIDENTS OF Blackrock, Co Dublin, said they will risk jail this morning in a bid to highlight their protest against the development…Thu Aug 06 2009 - 01:00
EU regulations 'threaten Irish coach tourism'THE NUMBER of days a professional coach driver can work is to be increased from six to 12 under EU law – but only for drivers…Wed Aug 05 2009 - 01:00
Council to review city parking feesDUBLIN CITY council is considering reducing on-street parking charges at specific times of the day in a bid to encourage shoppers…Wed Aug 05 2009 - 01:00
Transport emissions rose during celtic tiger era - CSOTRANSPORT WAS the worst-performing area in terms of the State’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the years…Sat Aug 01 2009 - 01:00
M50 toll fines to reach €100 million in first 12 monthsPOTENTIAL INCOME from toll fees and fines on Dublin’s M50 is in the order of €180 million in the 12 months to August, the National…Sat Aug 01 2009 - 01:00
Signs of stability emerging - TánaisteTHE ECONOMY is not out of trouble yet but signs of stability are emerging, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment…Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
Motorists are asked to stop 'reckless behaviour' on roadsTHE GARDA has appealed for motorists to “face up to their responsibilities and stop reckless behaviour” on the roads over the…Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
Future taxes must focus on pollution rather than employment, says RyanFUTURE TAXES should be “taxes on pollution” as opposed to taxes on employment, Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan said yesterday…Thu Jul 30 2009 - 01:00
Bank holiday road warningFIVE PEOPLE are expected to be killed on Irish roads and 21 seriously injured over the August bank holiday weekend, if the experience…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
Wicklow council begins computer checksWICKLOW COUNTY Council has begun an examination of its 300 computers for references to the Whitestown illegal landfill in west…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
Quarter of points not applicableTHE RATE of cases of motorists escaping penalty points is rising by almost 2 per cent annually, and now represents more than …Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
