Mixed reaction to nationalisation planThere has been mixed reaction to the announcement tonight that Anglo Irish Bank is to be fully nationalised.Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Siptu to meet Dublin Bus over service cutbacks, job lossesThe country's largest trade union Siptu has confirmed it is to meet with management at Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann over the coming…Tue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Mannion, O'Leary TV showdown cancelledA proposed television debate on the merits of the proposed Ryanair takeover bid for Aer Lingus has had to be cancelled after …Tue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Human rights groups call on Obama to halt trialUS president-elect Barack Obama has been urged to intervene to stop a trial of a young man who is currently being held at Guantanamo…Mon Jan 12 2009 - 00:00
Big increase in numbers seeking financial adviceTHE NUMBER of people seeking advice on their personal finance increased significantly last year, according to new figures released…Sat Jan 10 2009 - 00:00
Rise in people seeking financial adviceThe number of people seeking advice on their personal finances soared last year, according to new figures released today.Fri Jan 09 2009 - 00:00
Impact rules out public sector pay cutsThe country’s biggest public service union said today it will not consider pay cuts as the Government and trade unions meet to…Fri Jan 09 2009 - 00:00
Special investigations yield €55m for Revenue in 2008Special investigations carried out by the Revenue Commissioners yielded almost €55 million last year, according to preliminary…Fri Jan 09 2009 - 00:00
Martin welcomes UN resolution on GazaMinister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin today welcomed the adoption of the UN Security Council resolution on Gaza.Fri Jan 09 2009 - 00:00
McDonald set for SF vice-president positionMary Lou McDonald is to run for vice-president of Sinn Féin following Pat Doherty's decision to stand down after more than 20…Thu Jan 08 2009 - 00:00
Numbers of foreign national workers fallingThe number of personal public service numbers (PPSNs) allocated to foreign nationals fell for the first time in three years in…Thu Jan 08 2009 - 00:00
Inquiry into pork dioxin crisis opensThe Oireachtas agriculture committee inquiry into the handling of the recent pork dioxin crisis opened this morning at Leinster…Thu Jan 08 2009 - 00:00
'Hunger' nominated for eight Ifta awardsHunger , the harrowing feature film which focuses on the 1981 hunger strikers, has been shortlisted for eight awards in the …Thu Jan 08 2009 - 00:00
Irish embassy aiding citizens in GazaAttempts are continuing today to secure the safe departure from Gaza of a number of Irish citizens and members of their families…Thu Jan 08 2009 - 00:00
Tourist numbers drop for first time in seven yearsThe number of overseas visitors to Ireland fell for the first time in seven years in 2008, according to new figures published…Wed Jan 07 2009 - 00:00
North American and British visits declineTHE NUMBER of overseas visitors to Ireland from Britain and North America fell dramatically during October, according to new …Wed Jan 07 2009 - 00:00
Vaccinations advised as flu cases soarPensioners, health care workers, children and people with long-term illnesses have all been urged to get vaccinated as the number…Wed Jan 07 2009 - 00:00
Farming fatalities almost doubled in 2008 - HSAThe number of workplace deaths fell by 15 per cent last year, although there was a significant increase in farming fatalities…Tue Jan 06 2009 - 00:00
Drop in UK and American visitors - CSOThe number of overseas visitors to Ireland from Britain and North America fell dramatically during October, according to new …Tue Jan 06 2009 - 00:00
Number employed by IDA-backed firms fallsThe number of people employed by IDA-supported firms fell last year despite the creation of over 8,000 new jobs.Tue Jan 06 2009 - 00:00
New water conservation regulations signedNew water conservation regulations have been signed today by the Minister for the Environment John Gormley.Tue Jan 06 2009 - 00:00
Two Dublin pubs breach food safety legislationTwo popular Dublin bars were among a number of businesses served with closure orders for breaches of food safety legislation …Tue Jan 06 2009 - 00:00
Waste firm may be fined for not collecting green binsDublin City Council has apologised to householders after it was revealed that the company which previously operated the capital…Tue Jan 06 2009 - 00:00
Lenihan seeks cut in expenses paid to TDs and senatorsThe Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan said today he has discussed ways of reducing the amount of expenses paid to TDs and senators…Tue Jan 06 2009 - 00:00
Motorists warned of hazardous driving conditionsMotorists have been advised to take extra care on the roads this week as severe frost is expected in the coming days.Mon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
Parties seek action to save Waterford jobsTrade unions at Waterford Wedgwood have met management following the announcement that the luxury goods firm has gone into receivership…Mon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
Novelist Barry triumphs at Costa Book AwardsIrish novelist Sebastian Barry has triumphed in the Novel Award category for The Secret Scripture at the Costa Book Awards.Mon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
UUP, Conservatives set up election committeeThe Ulster Unionist Party and the Conservatives have moved one step closer towards forming a new alliance to contest elections…Mon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
Decline in asylum applications last yearThere was a 3 per cent decline in the number of applications for asylum in the Republic last year, according to new figures released…Mon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
Company liquidations doubled in 2008Irish company liquidations more than doubled lin 2008 and are expected to rise further this year, according to new figures released…Mon Jan 05 2009 - 00:00
Sharp fall in number of overseas visitorsTHE NUMBER of overseas visitors to Ireland fell by 7 per cent in July, August and September compared to the same three-month …Wed Dec 24 2008 - 00:00
Holiday release for 107 prison inmatesTHE NUMBER of prisoners who will be granted temporary release over the Christmas period is 31 fewer than last year.Wed Dec 24 2008 - 00:00
Overseas visitors down 7 per cent in third quarterThe number of overseas visits to Ireland fell by 7 per cent in July, August and September compared to the same three months last…Tue Dec 23 2008 - 00:00
Forfas urges action on North-South price gapRETAILERS HAVE been urged to do more to reduce their prices as a new study reveals that higher operating costs in Dublin alone…Tue Dec 23 2008 - 00:00
Over 100 prisoners granted temporary releaseThe number of prisoners who will be granted temporary release over the Christmas period has fallen by 31 when compared to last…Tue Dec 23 2008 - 00:00
Study finds difference in cross-border prices unjustifiedRetailers have been urged to do more to reduce their prices as a new study reveals that higher operating costs in Dublin alone…Mon Dec 22 2008 - 00:00
Financial crisis may raise suicide rate, Samaritans warnsTHE WORSENING financial crisis could lead to an increase in suicide as people struggle to come to grips with rising unemployment…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Calls for tough measures to combat racismThe legal system needs to be overhauled so that it can effectively deal with racially motivated crime, according to a new report…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Charity warns of likely rise in suicides due to recessionThe worsening financial crisis could lead to an increase in suicide rates as people struggle to come to grips with rising unemployment…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Shoppers warned of counterfeit bank notesShoppers have today been warned to be on the lookout for counterfeit bank notes in the run-up to Christmas.Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Seven new PPP schools to be builtSeven new schools are to be constructed under the Department of Education's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme, it was…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Europe takes measures to protect Ireland's pintThe nation's drinkers breathed a sigh of relief this morning after news emerged from the European Parliament that Ireland can…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
6,000 reported missing in Ireland every yearMore than 6,000 people are reported missing in Ireland every year, according to figures released today.Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Mixed reaction to Lisbon assurancesOpposition parties, employers and unions have welcomed the deal to enable a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty to take place…Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Botulism in heroin users still suspectedTHE HEALTH Service Executive (HSE) was yesterday continuing to investigate a suspected outbreak of botulism among heroin users…Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Attenborough, Pratchett to receive TCD degreesNaturalist Sir David Attenborough and popular writer Terry Pratchett are among a number of recipients who will be awarded honorary…Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Ganley policies dangerous, says MartinThe policies put forward by anti-Lisbon Treaty party Libertas could lead to Ireland being further marginalised, the Minister …Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Aer Lingus removes fuel surchargesAer Lingus has announced it is to scrap fuel surcharges on its long haul services from today.Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Number of farm deaths doubles in 2008The number of deaths that have occurred on farms this year is almost double that of 2007, new figures show today.Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
HSE investigates botulism outbreakThe Health Service Executive (HSE) is continuing to investigate a suspected outbreak of the disease botulism among heroin users…Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
