Unions say EU protects workers' rightsThe right of unions to engage in collective bargaining with employers will only come about through Europe, the leaders of Ireland…Wed Jun 04 2008 - 01:00
Four Irish beaches fail EU hygiene testMost Irish beaches and freshwater bathing sites met with European Union hygiene standards, the Commission’s annual bathing water…Tue Jun 03 2008 - 01:00
May warmest on record in many partsLast month was the warmest May in many parts of the Republic in over a century, according to Met Éireann.Tue Jun 03 2008 - 01:00
Contracts for Clifden airstrip signedMinister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív has signed contracts for the construction of an airstrip in…Tue Jun 03 2008 - 01:00
Concern at confusion over tax policyThe industry body which represents the accountancy sector says it is concerned that advocates of the Lisbon No campaign are causing…Tue Jun 03 2008 - 01:00
Management and unions agree deal to end rail disputeManagement and unions at Iarnród Éireann have agreed proposals to end the Cork rail dispute.Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Gormley admits differences with FF on civil partnershipsJohn Gormley has acknowledged there are significant differences between Fianna Fáil and the Greens over the Civil Partnership…Mon May 26 2008 - 01:00
'Untreated sinus allergies at root of childhood asthma'THOUSANDS OF children in Ireland with asthma-related conditions are getting inadequate treatment because doctors are failing …Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
Harbour authority concerned over trawler wrecks open to public viewTHE ARKLOW harbour authority has expressed concern that the wrecks of two trawlers, in which seven men died, remain on the quayside…Mon May 19 2008 - 01:00
FG criticises Cowen over child servicesFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has criticised the Government for failing to provide adequate speech and language therapy services…Wed May 14 2008 - 01:00
FG criticises ministerial appointmentsFine Gael this evening criticised Taoiseach Brian Cowen for failing to reduce the number of junior ministers in Government.Tue May 13 2008 - 01:00
Five new Ministers of State appointedFive new Ministers of State have been appointed in a significant shake-up of the junior ministerial ranks.Tue May 13 2008 - 01:00
Catholic Church vows to open schools to all faithsThe Catholic Church says it is committed to opening its schools to children of other faiths and denominations.Mon May 12 2008 - 01:00
Call for ban on unhealthy food advertsA majority of parents believe television advertising is having a negative influence on their children’s food choices and would…Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
Mass searches in Limerick crime inquiryUp to 150 houses and premises in Limerick and several surrounding counties were searched by gardaí today as part of a major investigation…Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
Services sector growth at six-year lowBusiness activity in Ireland’s services sector fell at its sharpest rate for more than six and a half years last month, the latest…Tue May 06 2008 - 01:00
Garda surveillance evidence to be used in courtLegislation which would make evidence obtained through Garda surveillance admissible in court is to be brought forward by the…Tue Apr 29 2008 - 01:00
Survey reveals low pensions coverageThree quarters of people who do not contribute to a pension say they would not be able to live off the State pension of €223 …Thu Apr 24 2008 - 01:00
Ireland improves EU road safety rankingIreland is now ranked second out of the 25 European Union countries at reducing road deaths, provisional figures from the European…Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
FG on attack over hospital hygieneSuperbugs, like MRSA and Clostridium difficile , remain rife in Irish hospitals despite an additional €48Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
Attack on Barroso 'offensive', says RocheAn accusation that European Commission President José Manuel Barroso was interfering in Irish affairs by coming here to promote…Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
Climate threatens water supply - expertA leading climate expert has warned of “severe implications” for the Irish economy if the effects of climate change on the water…Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
Barroso says Lisbon Treaty 'good for Ireland'There is “no chance” of a harmonised tax regime within the European Union being imposed on Ireland, the president of the European…Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
Trade deal will benefit Ireland - BarrosoA small, open economy such as Ireland's has a lot to gain from a world trade deal, European Commission José Manuel Barroso has…Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
New PD leader Cannon pledges to rebuild partySenator Ciarán Cannon assumed the role of Progressive Democrat leader today, pledging to rebuild the party from grassroots level…Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
Hillery to receive State funeral on WednesdayFormer president Dr Patrick Hillery, who died yesterday at the age of 84, will receive a full State funeral on Wednesday, it …Sun Apr 13 2008 - 01:00
Former president Patrick Hillery dies at 84Former president Dr Patrick Hillery died today at the age of 84 following a short illness.Sat Apr 12 2008 - 01:00
Nursery education: every child born this year will receive the gift of a book from the StateA BOOK is to be issued to every baby born this year as part of a scheme to highlight the importance of early reading.Fri Apr 11 2008 - 01:00
2008 babies to receive free bookA book is to be issued to every baby born this year as part of a scheme to highlight the importance of early reading.Thu Apr 10 2008 - 01:00
Harney acknowledges deficiencies in stroke servicesMinister for Health Mary Harney today acknowledged that services for stroke patients in Ireland were deficient and needed to …Wed Apr 09 2008 - 01:00
British biochemist wants to test HIV drug in IrelandA LEADING British biochemist has developed an antiviral drug which he believes will reduce HIV and Hepatitis infection to undetectable…Tue Apr 08 2008 - 01:00
Report criticises cancer diagnosis delays at Barringtons'An independent review of breast cancer care at Barringtons' private hospital in Limerick has found that in two cases women experienced…Tue Apr 01 2008 - 01:00
Amnesty report links Shannon to rendition caseIreland is contravening international law by allowing its territory to be used to facilitate extraordinary rendition, Amnesty…Fri Mar 14 2008 - 00:00
Report advises overhaul of museumThe National Museum of Ireland needs a major overhaul of its collection management policy, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor…Fri Mar 14 2008 - 00:00
Fahey tops list of TD property holdingsA list of the property holdings and share portfolios held by TDs was revealed in the Register of Interests of Members of Dáil…Thu Mar 13 2008 - 00:00
No plans to change HSE structure, says HarneyMinister for Health Mary Harney has said there are no plans to change the structure of the Health Service Executive following…Wed Mar 12 2008 - 00:00
Govt 'must act' to avoid waste finesIreland lacks the infrastructure to deal with its biodegradable waste and risks being fined €270 million a year by the European…Thu Feb 28 2008 - 00:00
Cork project wins top planning prizeA plan for the development of the suburban rail network in Cork has taken the major prize at this year's National Planning Awards…Thu Feb 28 2008 - 00:00
Study highlights price disparity between Ireland and EUIrish consumers pay higher prices than their European Union counterparts for many goods and services despite the creation of …Thu Feb 14 2008 - 00:00
US firms to create 75 jobs in LimerickLimerick received a jobs boost today with the announcement that two US companies are to expand their operations in the city, …Tue Feb 12 2008 - 00:00
Bupa loses risk-equalisation challengeThe case taken by Bupa Ireland challenging the European Commission's approval of the Government's risk equalisation scheme has…Tue Feb 12 2008 - 00:00
Westbury building workers hold protestConstruction workers held a protest outside the Westbury Hotel in Dublin this morning over what they claim is "ongoing exploitation…Thu Jan 31 2008 - 00:00
People 'not sold on organic food'Less than a third of Irish people believe organic food is healthier than non-organic produce and only 15 per cent found it to…Wed Jan 30 2008 - 00:00
Hanafin issues warning on social sitesMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has warned young people of the risks to privacy posed by social networking websites such …Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
Ryan support for FG motion deniedThe Green Party has denied claims that Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan expressed support…Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Family of girl missing in Spain to renew appealThe family of Dublin teenager Amy Fitzpatrick are to issue another appeal for help to find her later today.Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Brother of missing girl issues emotional appealThe brother of an Irish girl who went missing in Spain two weeks ago has made an emotional appeal to his sister to get in contact…Tue Jan 15 2008 - 00:00
Guide criticises 'similar' restaurant fareRestaurants in Ireland are losing out by offering menus that are too similar, too unseasonal and too restricted, according to…Mon Jan 14 2008 - 00:00
Study highlights potential of migrantsMigrants are adding to the productive potential of the economy because on average they are better educated than their Irish counterparts…Fri Jan 11 2008 - 00:00
Campaign focuses on worker rightsThe National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) carried out more than 14,000 inspections last year and recovered more than €2…Thu Jan 10 2008 - 00:00
