Ireland in trial to combat flu pandemicEU exercise Ireland will take part in a trial next month of Europe-wide measures to identify and combat a possible flu pandemic…Tue Oct 04 2005 - 01:00
Flu pandemic is a question of 'when' not 'if', say UN and WHOAnalysis The United Nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO) disagree over the likely number of deaths from the next …Tue Oct 04 2005 - 01:00
Gardaí says violent assaults against officers upViolent assaults against gardaí are increasing, according to new figures that reveal 166 officers were attacked so seriously …Tue Sept 27 2005 - 01:00
Survey shows 75% of cars enter city with one occupantThere was only one occupant in 75 per cent of all cars travelling into Dublin city during peak times, according to research carried…Wed Sept 21 2005 - 01:00
Cost of GP visit for private patients set to rise due to overheadsIMO warning: The cost of visiting a GP for private patients is likely to rise to meet the increasing expense of running a doctor…Tue Sept 13 2005 - 01:00
No online insurance databaseMotorists can enter invalid insurance details when renewing their vehicle tax online, because the national vehicle file is not…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Fewer drivers denied coverThe number of drivers refused motor insurance last year dropped for the fourth consecutive year to 310, according to the organisation…Wed Aug 24 2005 - 01:00
Two NY Aer Lingus flights cancelled by faultsTwo Aer Lingus flights have been cancelled in the last two days due to technical difficulties.Fri Aug 19 2005 - 01:00
NCT firm expected to hold contract after mid-term reviewA mid-term review of the performance by the company providing the National Car Test (NCT) is expected to recommend the firm complete…Wed Aug 17 2005 - 01:00
Plans for immunisation databaseHSE initiative: The Health Service Executive (HSE) plans to introduce a national immunisation database to improve vaccination…Tue Aug 16 2005 - 01:00
Safety boss wants action by TaoiseachDelays in the implementation of the Road Safety Strategy could be resolved if the Taoiseach adopted the issue as a priority, …Wed Aug 10 2005 - 01:00
Shell protesters stage sit-in at council officeA crowd of people are staging a sit-in at the chambers of Mayo County Council this evening in an attempt to secure an emergency…Wed Aug 03 2005 - 01:00
Experts review bird flu vaccine policyAvian flu: An expert group will meet next week to discuss buying supplies of an avian flu vaccine to help protect against a …Tue Aug 02 2005 - 01:00
Government seeks German advice on Dublin's gridlockThe Government has approached German companies operating in Ireland for proposals on how to resolve Dublin's traffic congestion…Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
EU challenge on uninsuredThe Government may have to compensate uninsured drivers in crashes where they are found not to be at fault if a European Commission…Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Irish student killed in bomb attack at Turkish resortA young female Irish student has been confirmed as one of five people killed in an apparent suicide bombing at the Turkish holiday…Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
Harney unveils terms for organ inquiry reportThe terms of reference for a report on postmortem practices in Irish hospitals and the retention of human organs without relatives…Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
Plan to provide 1,000 extra public hospital beds unveiledTanaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney has outlined a plan to provide an extra 1,000 public beds by encouraging the building…Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
Most break speed limitTwo-thirds of Irish drivers break the speed limit with many confident they are unlikely to be caught, according to a national…Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Prices rising pay for benchmarking, says economistThe Government has significantly increased the cost of electricity, waste and water supplies to pay for the "politically driven…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Why women don't like dealersMost Irish women don't enjoy buying cars because of the patronising and forceful approach of the mostly male sales staff, a survey…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Expert urges doubling prostate cancer specialistsUrology One of the leading consultant urologists dealing with prostate cancers has called for the number of specialists working…Tue Jun 21 2005 - 01:00
Doctors concerned at SUV risksThe Irish Medical Council is to write to the Department of Transport recommending that all new SUVs carry a sticker warning that…Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Beaumont diabetes queue 'claims four lives'Waiting list crisis: Four patients have died while on the diabetes waiting list in Beaumont Hospital, prompting the consultant…Tue Jun 07 2005 - 01:00
Religion helps bereaved, research claimsFirm religious beliefs and holding a wake have been found to help people cope better with spousal bereavement, according to a…Tue Jun 07 2005 - 01:00
Company law convictions increase by 50%Convictions against companies and company directors for offences under company law increased by 50 per cent last year, according…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Disagreement over nominee's refusal of HSE postTánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney and an appointee to the post of chief executive of the Health Service Executive (…Thu Jun 02 2005 - 01:00
Minister close to solution on drink testThe Department of Transport is reportedly close to resolving legal issues delaying the introduction of long-awaited legislation…Wed Jun 01 2005 - 01:00
Government announces reform of planning bodyThe Government has revealed plans to reform An Bord Pleanála and extend its role to include responsibility for planning approval…Wed Jun 01 2005 - 01:00
Service runs trials on filters to cut vCJD riskBlood transfusion: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has started trials on a filter system to reduce the risk of patients…Tue May 31 2005 - 01:00
Decentralisation focused away from 'hub' townsDecentralisation is being focused away from towns identified in the spatial strategy as "gateways" or "hubs" because transferring…Thu May 26 2005 - 01:00
Decentralisation focused away from 'hub' townsDecentralisation is being focused away from towns identified in the spatial strategy as "gateways" or "hubs" because transferring…Thu May 26 2005 - 01:00
Insurers go on offensive over safety plan targetsThe Irish Insurance Federation has expressed strong concern at the Government's ability to meet the targets set out in the Road…Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
Unions claim An Post misrepresenting potentialAn Post management is misrepresenting the development potential of the Irish postal market, the four postal unions said today…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
Unions claim An Post misrepresenting potentialAn Post management is misrepresenting the development potential of the Irish postal market, the four postal unions said today…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
Body moves to combat school absenteesA two-year plan to tackle absenteeism in schools has been unveiled by the State body charged with monitoring school attendance…Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
An Post criticises Dempsey's postcode planIreland is to introduce postcodes by January 1st 2008, according to Minister for Communications Noel Dempsey.Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
Irish wine consumption grows by 14% in 2004Increased sales of wine led to a growth in the overall amount of alcohol consumed in the year the smoking ban was introduced, …Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
Body moves to combat school absenteesA two-year plan to tackle absenteeism in schools has been unveiled by the State body charged with monitoring school attendance…Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
An Post criticises Dempsey's postcode planIreland is to introduce postcodes by January 1st 2008, according to Minister for Communications Noel Dempsey.Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
Irish wine consumption grows by 14% in 2004Increased sales of wine led to a growth in the overall amount of alcohol consumed in the year the smoking ban was introduced, …Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
Animal rights activists target Dublin schoolAnimal rights activists will distribute information about alleged cruelty in the rearing and slaughter of chickens outside a …Wed May 18 2005 - 01:00
Penalty point 'swapping' to save licencesMany speeding drivers may be avoiding penalty points by getting a partner or colleague to admit to the offence instead, according…Wed May 18 2005 - 01:00
Animal rights activists target Dublin schoolAnimal rights activists will distribute information about alleged cruelty in the rearing and slaughter of chickens outside a …Wed May 18 2005 - 01:00
Fine Gael proposes offence of ticket toutingFine Gael has published proposed legislation that makes it a criminal offence to sell or advertise tickets costs above face value…Tue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Fine Gael proposes offence of ticket toutingFine Gael has published proposed legislation that makes it a criminal offence to sell or advertise tickets costs above face value…Tue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Little room to change account rules - bankersThe Irish Bankers' Federation (IBF) said today it was willing to meet the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to discuss difficulties…Mon May 16 2005 - 01:00
Little room to change account rules - bankersThe Irish Bankers' Federation (IBF) said today it was willing to meet the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to discuss difficulties…Mon May 16 2005 - 01:00
Mater Hospital carries out State's first lung transplantA woman is recovering in intensive care after undergoing the first lung transplant in the State at the Mater Hospital in Dublin…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
EU constitution will 'bring greater co-operation'The European constitution will simplify and unify the legal provisions governing security and justice in the European Union, …Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
