Device detects drugs in containersA new scanner for detecting drugs and other illegal cargo in containers had already detected a consignment of two million cigarettes…Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Appeal by family of missing manThe family of a young Limerick man who went missing six years ago on Saturday has urged anyone with information on the case to…Mon Feb 13 2006 - 00:00
Memorial service to be held for missing womanThe family of the woman who has been missing from a Bray nursing home since Christmas Day will hold a memorial ceremony to commemorate…Fri Feb 03 2006 - 00:00
Ahern says third-level institutions should co-operate on key projectsThird-level institutions should work together on key projects instead of fighting each other for funding, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Fri Feb 03 2006 - 00:00
Navan bus crash file still with DPPBus Éireann still has not been notified of any charges pending as a result of the Navan bus crash in which five girls were killed…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Call for Irish tsunami warning systemA new proposal for an early warning system for tsunamis and other seismic events is being co-ordinated by the Geological Survey…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Architects, builders ignoring disability rules, study findsDisability groups have called for a review of building regulations, following a study which found that disability measures were…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Boy (16) charged with Kildare murderA 16-year-old boy appeared in court in Kildare town yesterday, charged with the murder of a 19-year-old woman in Celbridge on…Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
Expert warns on risks inherent in exaggerating immigration pictureConjuring up images of millions of Polish people coming to take Irish workers' jobs was dangerous and must be cautioned against…Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Only 25% want to work past 65More than one-third of older workers do not want to retire at the mandatory age, with most of them preferring to retire earlier…Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Irish view of non-EU universities 'patronising and uninformed'Irish universities have a "patronising and uninformed" attitude to universities from non-EU countries, according to immigrants…Tue Jan 24 2006 - 00:00
Rising number of homeless immigrantsThe homeless services are meeting a growing number of immigrants from the new EU states who have come here badly prepared and…Tue Jan 24 2006 - 00:00
Calls to smoking ban compliance line decreased by 50% last yearThe number of calls to the smoking ban compliance line more than halved last year but the proportion of complaints about breaches…Mon Jan 23 2006 - 00:00
Gardai investigators rule out arson as causeGardaí from the technical bureau yesterday ruled out arson as the cause of the fire at C&D Foods in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford…Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00
Pet foods boss trying to return some staff to workThe managing director of C&D Foods, which was seriously damaged by a fire on Sunday night, said last night he was doing all…Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00
Committee meets for Joel case inquiryAn independent committee investigating the Health Service Executive's dealings with the late Evelyn Joel will have its first …Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
Death of missionary priest and well-known traditional composerColumban priest Fr PJ Kelly, whose traditional music compositions were recorded by bands such as the Chieftains and De Danaan…Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
Lung patient making good progressThe man who underwent the State's first double-lung transplant on Friday is "making satisfactory progress", the Mater hospital…Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
Woman who got damages over smear test diesThe death has occurred of a woman who received €500,000 in damages last month in settlement of her claim that doctors incorrectly…Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
New project to identify extent of autism in EUThe prevalence of autism in Europe will be identified for the first time in a research project announced yesterday.Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
No doubts about the benefits of early detectionIt did not take Steven Loughlin's parents very long to discover that there was something different about their fourth son.Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
200 Irish people plan case in US against drug firmMore than 200 Irish people who were prescribed the arthritis drug Vioxx before it was controversially withdrawn are planning …Tue Jan 10 2006 - 00:00
Retired garda believed letter sought bribeMorris tribunal: A retired garda has told the Morris tribunal he was under the impression that a private investigator working…Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
70,000 music fans for Oxegen concertSome 70,000 music fans will attend this weekend's Oxegen music festival which gets under way at Punchestown racecourse today.Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
Jacket colour clash fails to spoil President's meet-and-greet partyIt can be awkward turning up at a party wearing the same outfit as someone else, but when that someone else is the President …Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Robinson urges that focus be kept on povertyFormer president of Ireland Mary Robinson last night urged the media to ensure that the world focus on poverty and development…Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Prison or fines for ignoring laws on recyclingPenalties of up to €15 million and 10 years' imprisonment will be introduced for companies that fail to comply with new electrical…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Difficult season for some tourism attractionsB&Bs and visitor attractions are experiencing a more difficult tourism season this year, while walking holidays are still…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Crisis looms over lack of arthritis services, expert warnsAgeing population: A leading arthritis specialist has warned that a major crisis is looming because of our ageing population…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Listeriosis warning after outbreak in EuropeThe dangers of contracting food poisoning from listeriosis infection have been highlighted by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Britain deporting Irish prisonersConcern has been expressed at the increasing trend of deporting Irish-born prisoners from Britain when they finish their sentences…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Judge calls for juvenile prison to be destroyedInspector of Prisons Mr Justice Dermot Kinlen said the Minister for Justice and the Oireachtas "should be ashamed" of St Patrick…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Street collections raise most for charities - studyJust 12 per cent of Irish adults make fixed monthly donations to charity, new research has found.Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Taxi commissioner unveils plans to regulate industryTaxi drivers will have to do training courses, make their cars more disability friendly and adhere to a new code of practice …Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Disabled appeals backlogThere is a two-year backlog in dealing with appeals from disabled people who have been refused tax breaks for modifying their…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
ID cards in Britain would have implications here, says McDowellThe proposed introduction of national identity cards in Britain would have "significant implications" for this State, Minister…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
Logan calls for broader debate on childcareThe Ombudsman for Children Emily Logan has expressed concern that debates about childcare are too focused on money and not about…Wed Jun 29 2005 - 01:00
Report calls on State to protect womenAn Amnesty International report to be published today claims that a pattern of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and trafficking…Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Calls for retrial of Irish man in UK jail for murderTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has been urged to raise the case of an Irish jockey jailed in Britain for murder with British prime minister…Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Curragh's international stable puts EU to shameEU unity may have suffered a setback lately with the double rejection of the EU constitution, but the Curragh was a model of …Mon Jun 27 2005 - 01:00
Trustees 'not aware of €20m tax proposal'Moriarty tribunal: Members of the Dunne family trust did not know that Ben Dunne had a meeting with the chairman of the Revenue…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Operation U2 prepares for 250,000 fansGardaí have announced policing plans to deal with almost 250,000 people who will attend the three U2 concerts at Croke Park this…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
A giant among robots: the invasion has begunDublin is going to be invaded by robots this summer as the city's first Save the Robots festival gets under way at the Ark Cultural…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Rural project may take pressure off health servicesA Co Meath project that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in rural areas could have the long-term benefit of…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
Farmleigh set for feast of free eventsAnother summer series of free public events will take place at Farmleigh, the stately mansion in Dublin's Phoenix Park.Thu Jun 16 2005 - 01:00
Roche urged to reject EU plan to end GM bansTDs and senators have urged Minister for the Environment Dick Roche to reject a plan by the European Commission to stop member…Thu Jun 16 2005 - 01:00
Call to involve children in policy creationThe involvement of children in drawing up policies makes it more likely they will vote in elections when they get older, according…Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Test case on bin charges for top courtThe Supreme Court is to hear a test case over the legality of bin charges levied by Dublin City Council before it introduced …Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Call for ban on addition of fluoride to waterA group of Irish dentists has called for a ban on the addition of fluoride to tap water following a US study which found that…Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Marks & Spencer recall clothing after sewing needles are foundMarks & Spencer has removed more than 12,000 items from its shelves in Ireland and Britain, after sewing machine needles …Mon Jun 13 2005 - 01:00
