Human rights campaigner Msgr Denis Faul (74) diesRenowned human rights campaigner Monsignor Denis Faul died today after a long battle with cancer.Wed Jun 21 2006 - 01:00
North arrests foil arms procurement plan - PSNIPolice in the North have said they have disrupted a "major terrorist conspiracy" to procure arms after arresting ten people during…Mon Jun 19 2006 - 01:00
EU votes to continue stem cell researchThe European Parliament has voted in favour of prolonging EU funding of stem cell research.Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin urged to intervene in food testing rowMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has been called upon to investigate the practise of market research carried out in primary…Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Tóibín becomes first Irish writer to win IMPAC prizeIrish author Colm Tóibín has won the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award for his novel The Master, a portrayal of American…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Asti to raise concerns over Leaving Cert paperThe ASTi said today it plans to raise the content of yesterday's Leaving Certificate honours maths paper with the Chief Examiner…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Cancer treatment to be reformed under new planThe Government has launched a plan on the administration of cancer services which could result in a radical shake-up in how the…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Government to ban use of sunbeds for under 16sTánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney at the launch of the National Cancer Control Programme this morningMon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Sale of Dublin's Mount Carmel Hospital nearsDublin's Mount Carmel Hospital could be sold within two weeks after the religious order that runs it announced they had entered…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
Dáil approves bill to close statutory rape loopholeThe Dáil has voted this afternoon to pass the latest stage of new legislation recommended by Minister for Justice Michael McDowell…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
Opposition expected to support new rape lawOpposition parties will not stand in the way of new Government legislation aimed at closing the loophole in the State's statutory…Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
New law will not lower age of consent - MinisterThe age of consent for sexual intercourse will not be lowered under new legislation, Minister for State for Children Brian Lenihan…Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
HSA investigating fatal incident in CorkThe Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is investigating an incident at a building site in Co Cork last weekend which resulted …Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Harney admits 'information deficit' in rape caseTánaiste Mary Harney has admitted to an "information deficit" over the case that prompted the Supreme Court to strike down the…Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Cabinet decision paves way for breath testingThe Cabinet has voted to accept the new Road Safety Bill and so clear the way for random breath testing of drivers, privately…Tue May 30 2006 - 01:00
Live Register figures rise over six monthsFine Gael and the Labour Party have condemned the Government's performance on employment levels after figures released today …Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
Graduates will fail to meet IT jobs market increaseA large number of job vacancies in the Irish IT sector will be filled by graduates from abroad as the number applying to study…Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
Church welcomes resolution to St Patrick's stand-offThe Church of Ireland has welcomed the peaceful resolution to the occupation by Afghan asylum seekers of St Patrick's Cathedral…Sun May 21 2006 - 01:00
AIB to cater for Polish language speakersAllied Irish Banks is introducing a Polish-language service to cater for its Polish customers.Thu May 18 2006 - 01:00
High level of businesses to be sold - surveyAs many as 8 per cent of Irish small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners are planning to sell their companies in 2006, according…Thu May 18 2006 - 01:00
GE acquires 40% stake in Tynagh plantUS electrical giant GE is to acquire a 40 per cent interest in the Gama-built Tynagh power plant in Co Galway.Thu May 18 2006 - 01:00
Dairygold restructuring gets members' approvalDairygold members have voted to accept proposed restructuring plans, which will see the co-op split into two separate entities…Wed May 17 2006 - 01:00
Aer Arann launches Cork Nantes serviceAer Arann has launched a new service from Cork to the French city of Nantes.Wed May 17 2006 - 01:00
Economist predicts 6% growth in economyThe Irish economy will grow by 6 per cent this year thanks to increased consumer spending and a growth in exports, according …Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Aer Arann signs $180m aircraft contractAer Arann has signed a deal to take delivery of 10 new 72-seater ATR72-500 series aircraft over the next three years in a deal…Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Dublin travel agent ceases tradingThe Commission for Aviation Regulation has announced that a Dublin-based travel agent has ceased trading.Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Shell to meet with pipeline mediatorShell E&P Ireland Ltd has confirmed it will meet with the Government-appointed Corrib gas pipeline mediator Mr Peter Cassells…Thu May 11 2006 - 01:00
Cowen calls for limit to pay agreementMinister for Finance Brian Cowen has said that any wage increases agreed at the national pay talks should be benchmarked against…Thu May 11 2006 - 01:00
Further industrial action planned by Fás workersServices at Fás National Training and Employment Authority centres will face further disruption next week as workers protest …Thu May 11 2006 - 01:00
Drivers ignoring road safety message - McDowellThe significant increase in road traffic offences recorded in the latest Garda Síochána annual report shows the public is not…Wed May 10 2006 - 01:00
Murder of Catholic boy (15) in North condemnedThere has been widespread condemnation of the Co Antrim murder of 15-year-old Catholic schoolboy Michael McIveen.Tue May 09 2006 - 01:00
Irish Red Cross begins defibrillator campaignThe Irish Red Cross has announced a campaign to cut deaths caused by cardiac arrest by raising funds for defibrillators in workplaces…Mon May 08 2006 - 01:00
Corrib pipeline given conditional go aheadShell Ireland can build its proposed nine kilometre pipeline in Co Mayo providing it meets conditions outlined in a Government…Wed May 03 2006 - 01:00
ICTU calls for 'generous' wage settlementThe Irish Congress of Trade Unions has issued a call for a 'generous' wage settlement ahead of tomorrow's resumption of partnership…Mon May 01 2006 - 01:00
Mortgages continue to grow as other borrowing easesPrivate sector borrowing eased in March back from record levels set in recent months.Fri Apr 28 2006 - 01:00
House prices in greatest growth since 2000House prices grew faster in the first quarter of this year than for the same period in any year since 2000, according to the …Thu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00
AIB to sell Ballsbridge property for €378 millionAllied Irish Banks plc has announced the sale of its Ballsbridge bankcentre property in a lease-back deal for €377Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00
Minister calls on workers to reinvest SSIAsMinister for Social Affairs Séamus Brennan has called on the public to keep up the good saving habits encouraged by the SSIA …Mon Apr 24 2006 - 01:00
McDowell brings change of address to courtsMinister for Justice Michael McDowell has signed into law changes in how judges can be addressed in court.Thu Apr 20 2006 - 01:00
INTO rejects plan for school performance reportsA plan by the Government to publish school performance reports has run into difficulty after delegates at the INTO conference…Wed Apr 19 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin language initiative gets guarded welcomeThe president of Conradh na Gaeilge has given a guarded welcome to a plan by Minister for Education Mary Hanafin to introduce…Wed Apr 19 2006 - 01:00
Government failing over science facilities - ASTIThe head of the ASTI has claimed the Government is limiting the chances of students by failing to provide the essential resources…Wed Apr 19 2006 - 01:00
Police foil suspected dissident republican attackThe PSNI arrested four men after seizing a quantity of suspected bomb-making equipment in Lurgan, Co Armagh this morning.Wed Apr 19 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin announces Irish-language initiativePrimary schoolchildren will be able to attend two-week long Department of Education-funded summer camps from next year as part…Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00
Minister calls on schools to welcome 'all children'The Minister for Education Mary Hanafin has said that second level schools should "demonstrate their willingness to openly welcome…Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00
Ahern names Citizen Task Force membershipThe Taoiseach has named the membership of the new Task Force on Active Citizenship.Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00
Reynolds denies shareholding in Lissenhall firmFormer taoiseach Albert Reynolds has emphatically rejected any suggestion that he was a minority shareholder who would have benefited…Wed Apr 05 2006 - 01:00
National Concert Hall reports record resultsThe National Concert Hall enjoyed its best financial return to date last year.Fri Mar 31 2006 - 01:00
Ahern opposed to standard EU corporate tax rateThe Taoiseach has repeated the Government's opposition to a standardised European Union corporate tax base.Fri Mar 31 2006 - 01:00
Tullow Oil plc reports record profitsOil and gas exploration and production group Tullow Oil plc, has reported record profits for 2005 with an operating profits increase…Wed Mar 29 2006 - 01:00
