Major health implications as large majority of over-50s are obese or overweightUtilisation of services heavily linked to entitlements, says major studyThu Jan 30 2014 - 10:39
‘Remarkable’ level of over-50s’ children emigratingDespite emigration and drop in net wealth, over-50s ‘satisfied’ with quality of lifeThu Jan 30 2014 - 01:00
Obesity in the over-50s contributing to health problemsReport also finds increase in problematic drinking’ among over-50sWed Jan 29 2014 - 09:05
EirGrid chief says health risks not on agendaCampaigners and politicians issue mixed welcome to announcement of panelWed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Investigation after body of badly beaten horse found in WicklowEyewitness describes scene near Kilpatrick as ‘horrendous’Fri Jan 24 2014 - 07:19
Rise in deaths from cocktails of anti-anxiety drugs and alcoholOverdose deaths and deaths indirectly attributed to drug use may be linked to mental healthWed Jan 22 2014 - 07:45
Health Scan: Eoin CadoganCork senior inter-county hurler Eoin Cadogan answers our health questionsTue Jan 21 2014 - 01:00
Rabbitte says poor understanding ‘haunts’ pylons debateMinister to make presentation to Dáil on €500m plan before end of monthMon Jan 20 2014 - 07:52
Charities welcome announcement of regulatorIrish Charities Tax Reform says move will ‘provide concrete reassurances to the general public’ after CRC revelationsSat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
RTÉ Twitter account apologises for asking ‘can gays be cured?’Promotional tweet for ‘God Slot’ show was later deletedFri Jan 17 2014 - 06:50
Animal shelters expecting surge in abandoned petsDublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals appeals to public to seek helpFri Jan 10 2014 - 14:58
Bank workers in arrears to get tax billRevenue Commissioners say legislative position on the matter is “clear”Fri Jan 10 2014 - 01:00
HSE rejects paramedics’ claims cutbacks affect response timesNational Ambulance Service believes comments are ‘inappropriate’Tue Jan 07 2014 - 21:20
What’s happening around the country this weekendEvents of note in Galway, Ennis, Belfast Limerick and other locationsFri Jan 03 2014 - 14:00
Over 20% people surveyed attending dentist less often than in 2010Irish Dental Association warns of “neglect”, 80% Irish people have gum diseaseFri Jan 03 2014 - 01:00
Gardaí believe man beaten to death in Tallaght was attacked over mobile phoneA man and woman have been charged in relation to the incidentFri Jan 03 2014 - 01:00
Man dies after New Year’s night assault in TallaghtMan and woman charged with violent disorder in relation to incidentThu Jan 02 2014 - 18:51
Cab agrees sale of disputed Gilligan estateIdentity of buyer and details of deal cannot be revealed as ‘the sale is going through’Sat Dec 21 2013 - 01:00
More storms expected in west and south coastal countiesCombination of high tides with full moon and heavy sea swell may see more floodingFri Dec 20 2013 - 01:02
State exams have “strong negative impact” on participation in sportESRI report highlights negative health effects of reduced activityThu Dec 19 2013 - 01:43
Sport in Ireland: GAA rejects findings of report on participation in sportMeasures designed to keep players involved ‘not taken into account’Thu Dec 19 2013 - 01:23
Report highlights life ‘transitions’ as reasons for adults dropping out of sportESRI report finds high drop-out level from Gaelic gamesThu Dec 19 2013 - 01:01
Minister says findings of report on participation in sport ‘very worrying’Current policy direction criticised by ESRIThu Dec 19 2013 - 01:00
Vigil at Leinster House calls for rights for undocumented migrantsMigrants Rights Centre of Ireland has tabled a proposal with the Department of Justice and EqualityWed Dec 11 2013 - 21:04
‘Alarming increase’ in racist incidents, says immigrant bodyAn 85% rise reported with most cases in local community or workplaceSat Dec 07 2013 - 09:52
Forbes names Ireland as ‘best country for business’Article in influential US magazine says economic downturn has made Ireland more attractiveThu Dec 05 2013 - 10:58
Claims agency explains delaysAgency responded to criticism from Ms Justice Mary IrvineWed Dec 04 2013 - 01:06
State’s bankruptcy term cut from 12 years to threeInsolvency Service says legislation ‘good news’ for those struggling with personal debtTue Dec 03 2013 - 15:53
‘Detailed plans’ in place in the event of strike by ESB staffDepartment of Energy confident disruption to the public will be minimisedSat Nov 30 2013 - 01:04
Contingency plans in place for ESB strikeDepartment of Energy says Eirgrid is prepared for the impage of potential industrial actionFri Nov 29 2013 - 19:53
ESB unions to serve strike notice today‘Significant differences’ remain between parties after pension scheme discussionsFri Nov 29 2013 - 06:48
Kilkenny named best Irish town for touristsMulranny in Co Mayo was awarded the Best Small Town AwardThu Nov 28 2013 - 21:31
Crumlin to seek pay rise for hospital chief executive Lorcan BirthistleHospital board acknowledges allowance funded from ‘on-site commercial activities’Thu Nov 28 2013 - 01:04
Solicitor Gerald Kean accused of misconductDisciplinary tribunal rules Kean, who denies the allegations, has 'case to answer'Wed Nov 27 2013 - 01:01
Seven arrested after family held hostage in TipperaryGardaí ram vehicle at Newlands Cross to intercept members of armed gangThu Nov 21 2013 - 10:38
MEPs to vote on research budget todayIreland hopes to secure €1 billion from the schemeThu Nov 21 2013 - 09:21
Peter McVerry in favour of legalising all drugsSocial activist says this would mean regulation of importing and selling drugsThu Nov 21 2013 - 06:00
Taxi driver shot in legs after dispute with two passengersInjured man ‘not known’ to Dublin gardaíWed Nov 20 2013 - 06:47
Mount Juliet takes flagship awards as food conference seeks to meet industry challengesInfluence of internet and social media extensively discussedWed Nov 20 2013 - 01:00
Halawa sisters reunited with family in Cairo after releaseDecision on fate of brother Ebraheem expected todaySat Nov 16 2013 - 12:50
