Festival stalls closed over food safetyThirteen food businesses, including a number of stalls at Oxegen and the Dún Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures, were ordered…Mon Aug 09 2010 - 01:00
Arnotts takeover wins EU approvalState-owned Anglo Irish Bank and Ulster Bank have today won European Union approval to take control of the department store Arnotts…Mon Aug 09 2010 - 01:00
Software code allows Facebook details to be publishedTHE PERSONAL details of more than 100 million Facebook users have been made available to download from the internet via file-…Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Robberies up by a third but murders and gun offences fallTHE NUMBER of robberies, extortion and hijacking offences carried out in Ireland rose by a third in the second quarter of 2010…Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Safety body concern over drug-drivingAs many as one in five young people between the ages of 17 and 34 have been a passenger in a car driven by someone under the …Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Bank holiday frolics get under wayA fun-filled weekend is promised this bank holiday weekend with festivals, parades and sporting events taking place throughout…Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Water treatment plants to get €20.5mLOCAL AUTHORITIES are to receive an additional €20Thu Jul 29 2010 - 01:00
Details of Facebook users publishedThe personal details of more than 100 million Facebook users have been made available to download from the internet via file-…Thu Jul 29 2010 - 01:00
O2 Ireland adds 5,200 subscribersO2 Ireland gained 5,200 new customers during its second quarter of 2010, according to new figures published today.Thu Jul 29 2010 - 01:00
Review of credit union sector welcomedTHE APPOINTMENT of independent consultants to carry out a review of the credit union sector in Ireland has been welcomed by the…Thu Jul 29 2010 - 01:00
Robbery, hijacking offences riseThe number of robberies, extortion and hijacking offences carried out in Ireland rose by a third in the second quarter of 2010…Thu Jul 29 2010 - 01:00
Local authorities get extra fundingLocal authorities are to receive an additional €20Wed Jul 28 2010 - 01:00
Credit unions review welcomedThe appointment of independent consultants to carry out a review of the credit union sector in Ireland has been welcomed by the…Wed Jul 28 2010 - 01:00
FG calls for Anglo inquiry reportFine Gael has today called for an interim report to be published on investigation into Anglo Irish Bank.Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
Ireland has EU's highest birth rateIreland had both the highest birth rate and the lowest death rate in the European Union in 2009, according to new figures from…Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
Navan railway line to proceed - DempseyMinister for Transport Noel Dempsey insisted today that a planned railway link between Dublin and Navan is to proceed, despite…Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
Murray, Donoghue on Booker longlistIrish writers Emma Donoghue and Paul Murray have been included on the Man Booker Prize longlist.Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
Vodafone adds 10,500 subscribersVODAFONE IRELAND added a further 10,500 subscribers during its first quarter of 2010Sat Jul 24 2010 - 01:00
Vodafone returns to growthVodafone Ireland added a further 10,500 subscribers during its first quarter of 2010, the company said today.Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
Seoige to join ITV's 'Daybreak' breakfast showTELEVISION PRESENTER Gráinne Seoige has been named as a member of ITVs onscreen editorial team for its forthcoming breakfast …Wed Jul 21 2010 - 01:00
Irish at odds with views on drink-driving dangersMORE IRISH people regard drink-driving as a minor road safety issue than citizens in every other EU member state, a new study…Wed Jul 21 2010 - 01:00
Woman wins maternity disputeA woman has been awarded €20,000 in compensation after a bridal wear firm refused to allow her to return to work following maternity…Tue Jul 20 2010 - 01:00
Firefighter awarded €5,000An English firefighter who claimed he experienced racial harassment while working for Limerick Fire Brigade has been awarded €…Tue Jul 20 2010 - 01:00
Villagers make Mercury shortlistDublin band Villagers have been included on the shortlist for this year's Mercury Prize.Tue Jul 20 2010 - 01:00
Seoige to join ITV breakfast showTelevision presenter Gráinne Seoige has been named as a member of ITV's new onscreen editorial team for its forthcoming breakfast…Tue Jul 20 2010 - 01:00
Decline in seizure of fake banknotesThe number of counterfeit euro banknotes in circulation fell by 13 per cent in the first half of 2010.Mon Jul 19 2010 - 01:00
Civil Partnership Bill signed into lawThe Civil Partnership Bill, which provides legal recognition for same-sex couples in Ireland for the first time, has today been…Mon Jul 19 2010 - 01:00
Taoiseach announces board to oversee new innovation fundTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen yesterday announced the appointment of a board to oversee the Government’s new €500 million innovation …Fri Jul 16 2010 - 01:00
Innovation Fund board announcedTaoiseach Brian Cowen today announced the appointment of a board to oversee the Government's new €500 million Innovation Fund…Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
Death proves the searching topicCelebrity deaths drew fans online during the first six months of this year with radio presenter Gerry Ryan, designer Alexander…Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
Ombudsman condemns HSE actionsOmbudsman Emily O'Reilly has accused the Health Service Executive (HSE) of attempting to gag her office.Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
Gormley publishes waste policyMinister for the Environment John Gormley has today published a new draft waste management policy.Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
HSE 'failing some foster children'The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been accused of failing to comply with its statutory obligations to children at risk.Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Andrews says HSE failings 'unacceptable'Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Barry Andrews said the Hiqa reports into foster care services "clearly illustrate" the…Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Road Records to close downMusic fans have expressed sadness at the news that independent music store Road Records is to finally close its doors, less than…Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Over 19,000 jobs lost at Enterprise Ireland firmsMORE THAN 19,000 jobs were lost at Enterprise Ireland-supported companies last year, figures published yesterday show.Fri Jul 09 2010 - 01:00
Man in court over assault on his wifeA 39-YEAR-old man appeared in court in Dublin yesterday on charges relating to a serious assault on his wife at their home in…Thu Jul 08 2010 - 01:00
EI-backed firms cut 19,000 jobs in 2009Over 19,000 jobs were lost at Enterprise Ireland-supported companies last year, according to figures published today.Thu Jul 08 2010 - 01:00
Man remanded over hammer attackA 39-year old appeared in court in Dublin this morning on charges relating to a serious assault on his wife at their home in …Wed Jul 07 2010 - 01:00
Seven outlets closed over food safetySeven food businesses were ordered to shut down over safety breaches last month, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) …Wed Jul 07 2010 - 01:00
McAleese praises work of ICAPresident Mary McAleese today paid tribute to the community work carried out by the Irish Countrywomen's Association (ICA).Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Greens back refundable tax credit ideaTHE GREEN Party has called on Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan to consider a proposal to introduce refundable tax credits for…Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
More adults avoiding GP visitsOver half of Irish adults are avoiding visiting their GP because of the cost, according to a new study.Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Expert group recommends mortgage resolution processA new report on mortgage debt in Ireland has called for the introduction of an industry-wide resolution process to help home-…Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Blind adventurer still in hospitalThe well-known blind adventurer, author and motivational speaker Mark Pollock remains in hospital after surviving a fall from…Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Labour urges Oireachtas scrutiny of EU lawsTHE LABOUR Party has called for the introduction of new measures to ensure that Government Ministers cannot adopt EU legislation…Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Interpol puts Irishman on 'most wanted' listAN IRISHMAN wanted by gardaí in connection with the murder of a woman (23) has been included on Interpol’s “most wanted” list…Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Blind adventurer survives 25ft sleepwalk fall from windowWELL-KNOWN Irish adventurer, motivational speaker and author Mark Pollock, who became the first blind man to reach the South …Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Greens back tax credits proposalThe Green Party has called on Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan to consider a proposal to introduce refundable tax credits for…Mon Jul 05 2010 - 01:00
