SF grass roots praise stance on McCartney killingIf the media were portraying Sinn Féin as a party in crisis there was little sign of it at the margins at this weekend's ard…Sat Mar 05 2005 - 00:00
SF says Government playing games with peace processThe peace process is in crisis because of "political game playing" on the part of the Government, Sinn Fein has claimed.Sat Mar 05 2005 - 00:00
Economy at risk from broadband deficit - reportThe Republic has fallen seriously behind its global competitors in terms of broadband connectivity, a new report has found.Thu Mar 03 2005 - 00:00
New deal to see TG4 broadcast from BelfastThe Irish and British governments today signed a deal to allow TG4 be broadcast from Belfast extending the reach of the Irish…Wed Mar 02 2005 - 00:00
Government 'convinced' of North robbery linkThe Government is "absolutely" convinced that the alleged IRA money laundering operation uncovered by the Garda last month is…Wed Mar 02 2005 - 00:00
Anti-war protesters raid Irish EmbassyFive anti-war activists have chained themselves inside the Irish Embassy in London in protest at the upcoming trial of those …Wed Mar 02 2005 - 00:00
UK tourists find Ireland less exciting - surveyThe majority of British holidaymakers perceive Ireland as less exciting and less exotic than other destinations, a tourism survey…Tue Mar 01 2005 - 00:00
Govt committed to family friendly work - KilleenMinister of State for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen has said the Government is committed to making the workplace more family friendly…Tue Mar 01 2005 - 00:00
Recycling campaign targets large companiesA campaign to encourage large public and private sector organisations to recycle their waste and purchase more eco-friendly equipment…Mon Feb 28 2005 - 00:00
Brennan seeks early pension-strategy reviewThe Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mr Séamus Brennan, has directed the Pensions Board to bring forward its statutory…Fri Feb 25 2005 - 00:00
Pension deficit for top 10 PLCs over €3.3 billionThe combined pension scheme deficit for the State's top ten public companies was €3Wed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00
RTE loses ground to regional, local stationsRTÉ Radio has lost further ground to regional and local stations, according to the latest national radio listenership statistics…Thu Feb 17 2005 - 00:00
Majority undecided on EU constitution, poll showsAn overwhelming majority of the electorate are unsure of how they will vote in the upcoming referendum on the EU Constitution…Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00
Government accused of medical card deceptionLabour has accused the Government of "foisting an outrageous deception" on the Irish people in pledging to expand medical card…Tue Feb 15 2005 - 00:00
Hanafin welcomes McDonalds roster movesThe Minister for Education, Ms Hanafin, has welcomed new rostering rules at McDonald's fast food chain that prevents Leaving …Tue Feb 15 2005 - 00:00
75 snowbound Irish now safe in Pyrenees resortSome 75 Irish holidaymakers who were stranded on a snowbound bus for more than 17 hours in the Pyrenees are receiving refreshments…Mon Feb 14 2005 - 00:00
Harney wants post-Easter date for by-electionsThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has said the Meath and Kildare by-elections should be held on the same date, preferably after Easter…Mon Feb 14 2005 - 00:00
Ruddle parents criticise hospital over Róisín's deathThe parents of Róisín Ruddle have criticised the State's main paedatric hospital over its treatment of their daughter, who died…Fri Feb 11 2005 - 00:00
Harney pledges more nurses following Ruddle reportThe Minister for Health, Ms Mary Harney, has pledged to recruit more paediatric nurses following a report into the death of Róisín…Thu Feb 10 2005 - 00:00
House price inflation falls to 8.6% in 2004 - surveyHouse price inflation fell to 8.6 per cent in 2004, down significantly on the rate of growth of 13Fri Jan 28 2005 - 00:00
House price inflation falls to 8.6% in 2004 - surveyHouse price inflation fell to 8.6 per cent in 2004, down significantly on the rate of growth of 13Fri Jan 28 2005 - 00:00
Ryanair promises 500 jobs on six new Dublin routesRyanair has announced the launch of six new routes from Dublin which it projects will create 500 jobs at the Airport.Wed Jan 26 2005 - 00:00
Ryanair promises 500 jobs on six new Dublin routesRyanair has announced the launch of six new routes from Dublin which it projects will create 500 jobs at the Airport.Wed Jan 26 2005 - 00:00
Bleak day as 670 jobs go in Dublin and NorthTwo separate companies are to close their Dublin operations with the loss of 290 jobs, it emerged today.Tue Jan 18 2005 - 00:00
Bleak day as 670 jobs go in Dublin and NorthTwo separate companies are to close their Dublin operations with the loss of 290 jobs, it emerged today.Tue Jan 18 2005 - 00:00
Fás urges green card-type system for non-EU workersFás has called on the Government to introduce a green card-type system for non-EU workers.Mon Dec 20 2004 - 00:00
Council for special education to start in JanuaryThe National Council for Special Education (NCSE) will start operations on January 1st, the Minister for Education, Ms Hanafin…Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
Government ignoring world's poor - OppositionOpposition parties have accused the Government of turning its back on the world's poor in failing to honour its commitment to…Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
Politics seen as most corrupt sector - surveyIrish people perceive political parties as the sector or institution most affected by corruption, according to a new survey by…Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
FG says Government soft on expenditure reviewsFine Gael has accused the Government of failing to undertake promised public expenditure reviews and of allowing a planned cost…Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
At least 650 staff at Irish Ferries staff to be laid offMore than 50 per cent of staff at Irish Ferries will have been laid off by the close of business today as the ships' officers…Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
Government accused of 'broken promises' on aidThe main Opposition parties will highlight what they say is the Government's broken promises on overseas aid in a joint motion…Sun Dec 05 2004 - 00:00
Report advises against full Aer Lingus sell offA report on the future of Aer Lingus prepared by merchant bank Goldman Sachs has recommended against a full sell off of the State…Tue Nov 23 2004 - 00:00
New low-energy housing to cut heating billsThe first Irish passive house will be completed this winter in County Wicklow by Tomas O’Leary (pictured above)Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Minister receives petition over Tara motorwayA petition to have the proposed M3 motorway rerouted away from the acclaimed Hill of Tara site has been delivered to the Minister…Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Irish anti-war movement dismayed at Bush 'win'The Irish Anti-War Movement has expressed disappointment at the likely re-election of US President George WWed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
EFI says B sample re-routed to US for testingThe Equestrian Federation of Ireland (EFI) today said a portion of the B sample taken from the horse at the centre of an Olympic…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Olympic gold-medal horse B sample 'stolen'A portion of the B sample from the horse Waterford Crystal, ridden by Cian O'Connor to gold in the Athens Olympics, was stolen…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
Most men unaware of main cancer risks - surveyOnly 20 per cent of men are aware of the risk of developing cancer and only 26 per cent attend their GP for regular check ups…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
Personal-loan survey finds big difference in ratesConsumers can save several hundred euros by shopping around for personal loans, according to a new survey on the cost of credit…Thu Sept 16 2004 - 01:00
Irish food and rent prices now highest in euro zoneIrish consumers are now paying more for food and rental accommodation than consumers in any other euro zone country, according…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Study shows 'deteriorating' competitivenessThe State's "deteriorating cost competitiveness" has undermined the ability of many companies to compete in international markets…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Volvo recalls 460,000 cars over engine faultCar maker, Volvo has recalled 460,000 cars worldwide because of a engine problems in a number of makes, it emerged today.Fri Sept 10 2004 - 01:00
Siptu warns employers on mandatory pension paymentsSIPTU says it will call for mandatory contributions from employers' to pension plans if the Government's voluntary scheme fails…Fri Sept 10 2004 - 01:00
Charity attacks Government over housingA leading homeless charity has criticised the Government for failing to meet its targets in providing social housing.Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Mental health report says home-based care inadeqateThe number of modern outreach and home-based psychiatric services in the State remains inadequate, according the Inspector of…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Adams downbeat on hopes of breakthrough in talksSinn Féin leader, Mr Gerry Adams, has sent a clear warning to Democratic Unionists that progress in Northern Ireland cannot be…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Victim Support to continue despite resignationsVictim Support says it remains "the ideal organisation to provide services for victims of crime" despite the resignation of its…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Archaeologists find 26 new sites on Tara motorway routeArchaeologists have uncovered 26 new sites in the Tara-Skryne valley in Co Meath where the proposed M3 motorway is to be routed…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
