Political parties were paid over €6m last yearMore than €6.5 million was paid by the State to political parties last year according to figures released today by the Standards…Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Hauliers to meet over rising operation costsSoaring insurance and fuel costs, which hauliers claim are putting many of their colleagues out of business, will be discussed…Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Gilligan to appeal death threats convictionConvicted drugs dealer John Gilligan has lodged an appeal against the conviction and severity of a five-year sentence for threatening…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Health Board says strike may put patients at riskThe strike by non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) at Waterford Regional Hospital is "dangerous to the quality of care of …Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Aer Rianta accepts 'standards fell short' at ShannonAer Rianta conceded this evening hygiene "standards fell short" in Shannon Airport resulting in actor Jeremy Irons cleaning up…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Dentists reject arbitration in PRSI fees disputeThe Irish Dental Association today rejected any meeting to address the dentists’ fees dispute because of a "precondition" imposed…Wed Aug 07 2002 - 01:00
Waterford hospital suspends services over strikeThreatened industrial action by junior doctors tomorrow has led to the cancellation of all non-emergency services at Waterford…Wed Aug 07 2002 - 01:00
Two abbatoirs closed over health risk fearsTwo abattoirs were closed by the Food Safety Authority (FSAI) in July because of a serious risk to public health.Tue Aug 06 2002 - 01:00
USI says costs turning 20% of students off collegeOne in five students who refuse a third-level place will do so because of financial concerns, exacerbated by the Government’s…Tue Aug 06 2002 - 01:00
EHRA denies Children's Hospital cutback claimsThe EHRA has denied claims that services at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin are facing cutbacks because of a…Tue Aug 06 2002 - 01:00
Electronic voting to be extended for Nice ballotMore than 500,000 people in seven constituencies will cast their votes electronically in the second Nice Treaty referendum to…Tue Aug 06 2002 - 01:00
Lowry denies instructing solicitor to write two lettersMr Michael Lowry told the Moriarty Tribunal today he did not instruct his solicitor to deliberately write two different letters…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Rejection of Nice could have 'devastating effects' - McDowellVoting the Government parties back into power in the last election disposes of the "silly argument" that there is no democratic…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Court grants leave to appeal Ansbacher reportThe High Court has granted an application by a businessman for leave to mount a legal challenge to quash findings published in…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Irishman held over refugee escape in AustraliaAn Irish backpacker from Co Cork has been charged with aiding and abetting the escape of two Afghan boys from a detention centre…Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
Blood bank head explains call for judicial inquiryThe chief of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has said a judicial inquiry was the best way of investigating why 28 …Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00
ODTR reports operator service improvementThe quality of operator services offered by a number of providers has improved over the last quarter, the Office of the Director…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Ireland competes for share of €16bn research fundMore than €16 billion will be allocated to European Union research pojects under the Sixth EU Framework Programme (FP6) which…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Market boosted by Dell earnings upgradePersonal computer maker Dell Computers, delivered a boost to the markets and the beleaguered tech sector by raising its revenue…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Dublin market recovers from losing streakThe Dublin market seems to have broken a four-day losing run rising more than 2 per cent in early trading this morning.Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Dail opens special sitting to debate Ansbacher reportThe Dáil has begun debating the Ansbacher report in a special one-day sitting amid Labour Party claims that a single day is insufficient…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Harney assures Dail over Ansbacher prosecutionsThe Government will give its full support to prosecutions pursued by the various corporate enforcement agencies in cases of wrongdoing…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
CRH role in Ansbacher criticised by OppositionThere was sharp criticism of the role of Cement Roadstone Holdings (CRH) in the operation of the Ansbacher accounts from Opposition…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Opposition calls for Ansbacher prosecutionsThe Opposition parties united today in their call for criminal prosecutions to follow investigations of alleged tax evasion indicated…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
McDowell tells Dail of 'anger' over AnsbacherThe Minister for Justice, Mr Michael McDowell told the Dáil it was hard to get away from a feeling of "anger and revulsion" at…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
CAP reforms to cost Irish farmers €300m, says IFAReforms agreed for the much-criticised Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by the European Commission will cost Irish farmers €300…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Defending farmers' rights a priority, says WalshREACTION: Defending the entitlements of Irish farmers agreed under Agenda 2000 is the first priority of the Government’s role…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
New €1 million Dublin civic park openedA new civic park has been opened in Dublin City centre today.Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Business and political figures named in Ansbacher ReportThe identities of 200 Ansbacher (Cayman) account holders have been published this morningSat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
Ansbacher names will be known tomorrowThe report naming 200 Ansbacher (Cayman) Ltd account holders resident in the State will be published tomorrow morning.Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
NI Parades Commission upholds Drumcree rulingThe Parades Commission has upheld its decision to ban the Portadown Orange Lodge from marching along the Garvaghy Road on Sunday…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
TB vaccine recalled by Department of HealthA vaccine against TB has been recalled by the Department of Health because of concern over its effectiveness.Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Equality group wants rights enshrined in ConstitutionA new equality and human rights group which aims to enshrine the rights of disabled and disadvantaged people in the Constitution…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Martin rejects criticism of treatment fundThe Minister for Health today rejected claims that a €30 million Government fund is an uneconomic way of treating patients facing…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Greens express anger at UK nuclear fuels planThe British government is using British taxpayers money to underwrite Sellafield’s massive nuclear clean-up bill while at the…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
McDowell says Garda needs new structuresNew structures are required to ensure that standards and public trust in the Garda Síochána is maintained, the Minister for Justice…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
European Parliament passes GM labelling rulesStricter labelling rules for genetically modified were voted for byWed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Belfast Telegraph staff balloted on strikeEditorial staff at the Belfast Telegraph are balloting for strike action in opposition to a 12-month pay freeze imposed by the…Thu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00
Services sector expands in month of MayThe services sector maintained its positive start to the year as business activity in the State continues to grow.Thu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00
Tanaiste approves Sunday Business Post saleThe purchase of the Sunday Business Post by Thomas Crosbie Holdings was cleared by the Tánaiste today.Wed Jun 05 2002 - 01:00
Government surplus shrinks by almost €2 billionThe Government finances returned to a slim surplus of €55 million for the first three months of the year in MayWed Jun 05 2002 - 01:00
Short-term claims drive Live Register up 12.9%The number of people on the Live Register increased by 12Fri May 31 2002 - 01:00
Glen Dimplex moves into Asian marketGlen Dimplex, the privately owned electrical products group is to establish a joint venture in China.Fri May 31 2002 - 01:00
Drink taxes may rise to slow consumption - MartinTaxes on drink may be increased to slow the sharp rise in consumption and to pay for alcohol-related illnesses, Minister for …Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
FG meeting today on way to appoint new leaderThe process of electing a new Fine Gael party leader will begin in Dublin when at a two-day meeting begins this afternoon.Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Aer Lingus flights grounded for second dayAer Lingus flights will be grounded for a second day this week disrupting more than 40,000 passengers after the company announced…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Rise in numbers having abortions in BritainThe number of Irishwomen travelling for abortions in England and Wales has increased to a new record of 6,625 per annum, according…Thu May 23 2002 - 01:00
FF’s Dennehy takes Cork South Central seatFianna Fáil edged closer to an overall majority this evening as its outgoing Cork South Central TD Mr John Dennehy held his seat…Wed May 22 2002 - 01:00
FG's Owen loses Dublin North seat to FFFine Gael’s Ms Nora Owen has surprisingly lost her seat in Dublin north as Fianna Fáil claimed a second seat in the constituency…Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
