Premises linked to equine fever caseThe most recent case of swamp fever, or equine infectious anaemia, now appears to have links with a premises that earlier suffered…Thu Aug 31 2006 - 01:00
Only 20% express full confidencein non-EU foodFewer than one in five Irish consumers have full confidence in fresh food imported from outside the EU, according to research…Thu Aug 31 2006 - 01:00
A recipe for profitsWhen you hear an eight-year-old child talking about L. casei immunitas and probiotics, then you know that advertising worksThu Aug 31 2006 - 01:00
Five times the emotion as Wexford quins start schoolThe first day at school is always an emotional time for parents, but Veronica and Kevin Cassidy will experience five times the…Wed Aug 30 2006 - 01:00
Jury is out on impact of spraysOne of the first things many people do when diagnosed with cancer is to switch to organic food in the belief that pesticides …Wed Aug 30 2006 - 01:00
Open House: residents celebrate inner-city redevelopmentThe courtyard in the centre of the Pearse House flats in Dublin's inner city was once a jumble of potholes, clotheslines and …Wed Aug 30 2006 - 01:00
Chance to cast an eye over top anglersAll eyes may be on the K Club in Straffan, Co Kildare, as the Ryder Cup approaches, but for angling enthusiasts a far more important…Wed Aug 30 2006 - 01:00
Labour seeks land profits 'clawback' provisionThe Labour party has called for a "clawback" provision that would allow the State to recoup money if State land that has been…Tue Aug 29 2006 - 01:00
Missing persons group plans cycle eventA support group for the families of missing people is planning a cycling event to raise awareness.Tue Aug 29 2006 - 01:00
Great Book of Gaelic show opensThe Great Book of Gaelic, which is being described as a modern Book of Kells, is to be exhibited around Co Clare from next week…Tue Aug 29 2006 - 01:00
RTÉ Radio shows still losing listeners to independents, latest figures showRTÉ Radio is continuing to lose listeners to the independent sector, according to the latest figures from the JNLR/TNS mrbi survey…Fri Aug 25 2006 - 01:00
Red squirrel population under threat from virusWildlife experts have warned that it is only a matter of time before a lethal virus that could wipe out the red squirrel population…Wed Aug 23 2006 - 01:00
Man cleared of wife's murder intimidated trial witnessA man acquitted last month of murdering his wife was yesterday found guilty of intimidating a witness in the trial.Tue Aug 22 2006 - 01:00
Chefs urged to help promote small producersRestaurants should be doing more to promote small, struggling producers who supply them with quality ingredients, the European…Mon Aug 21 2006 - 01:00
Irish singer one of two winners in US Wagner competitionIrish dramatic soprano Miriam Murphy was announced as one of two winners of the first International Wagner Competition in Seattle…Mon Aug 21 2006 - 01:00
Society failing to teach children about justiceOne of society's greatest shortcomings has been its failure to teach children about justice, the Parnell Summer School was told…Wed Aug 16 2006 - 01:00
Sargent says land speculators of today would appal DavittParnell Summer School: Michael Davitt would be appalled by the new form of landlordism in Ireland today, with wealthy speculators…Tue Aug 15 2006 - 01:00
Builders deny paying cash to get around housing ruleBuilders have been increasingly using cash payments to get around their obligation to provide 20 per cent of development land…Fri Jul 28 2006 - 01:00
Record number of tourists visiting IrelandThe number of people visiting Ireland this year is on target to be the highest in the history of the State, according to the …Wed Jul 26 2006 - 01:00
Trio make difficult choice to abort climb to K2 summitThree Irish men yesterday aborted their climb to the summit of K2, the second highest mountain in the world, but they are considering…Tue Jul 25 2006 - 01:00
Prisoners train as volunteers for Dublin SamaritansSome 28 prisoners are now trained as Samaritans volunteers in a number of Dublin prisons and the organisation hopes to eventually…Tue Jul 25 2006 - 01:00
Nine equine fever cases confirmedNine cases of equine infectious anaemia, or swamp fever, have now been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture.Tue Jul 25 2006 - 01:00
Most sufferers 'not given choice'Mental health: More than half of people with schizophrenia are given no choice in their treatment or medication, according to…Tue Jul 25 2006 - 01:00
RTE broadcast of personal details 'irresponsible'Role of the media: An RTÉ broadcast which named John Carthy and gave personal details about his broken relationship with a young…Fri Jul 21 2006 - 01:00
Sense of a case just beginning, not endingThere was a sense of a case just beginning, rather than ending, when Mr Justice Brian McGovern gave his preliminary ruling in…Wed Jul 19 2006 - 01:00
Police release men who took boatThe family of the fisherman whose boat was taken by two young Irishmen at Holyhead port in north Wales said they were "devastated…Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00
Woman's family criticises HSEThe family of Maura Reynolds, who went missing from a Bray nursing home last Christmas, has criticised the Health Service Executive…Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00
Call for shake-up in access to children legislationIreland should follow the lead of other European countries by granting more robust legal rights to grandparents, family law expert…Mon Jul 17 2006 - 01:00
100 Irish to be evacuated from danger zone todayLEBANON: About 100 Irish citizens are expected to gather at the Irish Honorary Consulate in Beirut at 7Mon Jul 17 2006 - 01:00
Concern over sex crimes figuresThe Rape Crisis Network has expressed "deep concern" at the 47 per cent drop in unlawful carnal knowledge cases reported to gardaí…Fri Jul 14 2006 - 01:00
McDowell urges shops to be more vigilantCrime figures were increased "very substantially" by thefts from shops, yet some shop owners were not bothering to protect their…Fri Jul 14 2006 - 01:00
Cullen issues speed limits adviceLocal authorities have been criticised by the Minster for Transport, Martin Cullen, for not changing inappropriate speed limits…Fri Jul 14 2006 - 01:00
More than 2,000 calls to UK's elder abuse helplineA UK-based campaign group on elder abuse has received more than 2,000 calls from the State in the past year since it started …Wed Jul 12 2006 - 01:00
Welfare and wealth differences highlightedCSO report: We are a nation of contradictions, according to the latest report from the Central Statistics Office. Our 4Wed Jun 28 2006 - 01:00
McDowell defends record on gangland crimeThe gangland situation is no better or worse than it was when Veronica Guerin was killed 10 years ago, the Minister for Justice…Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
Ireland fifth for use of magic mushroomsThis State has been ranked fifth out of 12 European countries for its magic mushroom use among 15- to 24-year-olds.Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
Man held in drugs raid released without chargeGardaí yesterday released without charge two people they had been questioning about the seizure of €8 million worth of heroin…Mon Jun 26 2006 - 01:00
700 hopefuls audition for parts in Cinderella pantoThe sun may have been beaming down on Dublin's Parnell Square yesterday but auditions for the Christmas pantomime were under …Mon Jun 26 2006 - 01:00
No lead yet on Dublin city killingGardaí said yesterday they had received "a good response" to their appeal for help with the investigation into a fatal assault…Mon Jun 26 2006 - 01:00
€1bn nursing home charge refunds to start in JulyThe Department of Health is to seek a supplementary spending estimate of about €350 million to allow nursing home repayments …Fri Jun 23 2006 - 01:00
Public bodies 'avoid contact' - OmbudsmanSome public bodies seem to be avoiding contact with the public instead of making their customer service more transparent, Ombudsman…Tue Jun 20 2006 - 01:00
Charges dropped following DPP requestCharges against 32 Afghan men who took part in a hunger strike at St Patrick's Cathedral last month were dropped at Dublin District…Tue Jun 20 2006 - 01:00
Arts were 'heartbeat of humanity' to himKennelly address: Mr Haughey's love of poetry and the arts was recalled by the poet Brendan Kennelly at the Requiem Mass.Sat Jun 17 2006 - 01:00
GAA rejects criticism over Croke Park litter campaignThe GAA has rejected criticism from a Dublin councillor that it is not playing its part in the city's anti-litter campaignWed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
SSIA investment in environment urgedThe Green Party has encouraged people to spend their SSIA money on environmentally friendly heating and energy systems instead…Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
TCD meets target for pupils of 'non-traditional' backgroundsSome 15 per cent of students in Trinity College Dublin are either from disadvantaged or disabled backgrounds or are mature students…Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
Funding for prostate cancer researchIrish Cancer Society: The Irish Cancer Society will shortly announce a €600,000 initiative to fund research projects into prostate…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Over 20% of calls to helpline about abuse of elderlyMore than one in five people who called the Senior Help Line last year were talking about abuse of the elderly, according to …Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Mothers tell of 'hell' after sudden cardiac deathMothers who lost children to sudden cardiac death (SCD) have told an Oireachtas health committee of the "hell on earth" they …Fri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
Cura may lose agency funding of €600,000The Crisis Pregnancy Agency (CPA) has said it has not made a decision on the future funding of Cura, despite a claim in today…Thu Jun 08 2006 - 01:00
