Women wait longer for heart treatment - studyWomen who suffer heart attacks wait longer to be assessed and treated than men in Dublin hospitals, according to new research…Mon Sept 12 2005 - 01:00
Third homeless death reported in DublinThe death of three homeless people in Dublin over the weekend has prompted calls for an inquiry into the adequacy of services…Mon Sept 12 2005 - 01:00
Asylum-seekers need more access to work - CoriThe Justice Commission of Conference of Religious of Ireland (Cori) has called on the Government to give asylum-seekers greater…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Gas price rise of 25% approved by regulatorThe Commission for Energy Regulation has approved a 25 per cent increase in the price An Bord Gáis can charge residential and…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Two Irish writers make Booker prize shortlistTwo Irish authors feature on this year's Booker prize shortlist announced in London this afternoon.Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
McDowell rejects inadequate policing claimMinister for Justice Michael McDowell today rejected claims he was failing to provide adequate community policing in the wake…Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Government ignoring wild salmon crisis - FGFine Gael has accused the Government of presiding over the collapse of wild salmon numbers in Ireland.Wed Sept 07 2005 - 01:00
FG, Labour criticise Government over public servicesFine Gael and Labour today attacked the Government claiming its failure to deliver quality public services was undermining living…Mon Sept 05 2005 - 01:00
Council criticised over Ringsend sewage odourFormer Labour Party leader Ruairí Quinn has criticised Dublin City Council over its failure to control foul odours from the Ringsend…Mon Sept 05 2005 - 01:00
ITBS apologises to donors over Hep C resultsThe Irish Blood Transfusion Service (ITBS) has apologised to 34 blood donors who were not told for several years they had tested…Thu Aug 04 2005 - 01:00
Tax relief of €6m granted to bio-fuels projectsThe Government has granted tax relief worth up to €6 million to eight bio-fuels projects.Wed Aug 03 2005 - 01:00
Report clears Marino of misusing State fundsA report into alleged financial irregularities at the Marino Institute of Education (MIE) has found no evidence of wrongdoing…Wed Aug 03 2005 - 01:00
Gender 'not being addressed' in healthcareThe issue of gender is not being adequately addressed by the health services, a prominent woman's health group has claimed.Tue Aug 02 2005 - 01:00
Legal aid failing those on low incomes - reportThe State's legal aid scheme is failing to meet the needs of those on low incomes, according to the free legal aid service and…Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
Ireland falls further behind Kyoto emissions targetGreenhouse gas emissions in Ireland are now almost twice the level the Government is committed to under its Kyoto Protocol target…Thu Jul 21 2005 - 01:00
Call for change to rules on gifts to directorsThe Standards in Public Office Commission has called for a change in the rules governing gifts to directors of State bodies.Thu Jul 21 2005 - 01:00
Rare European bison calf born at Fota parkA rare European bison calf has been born at Fota wildlife park in Cork.Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Pacemaker recall to have 'minimal' Irish impactThe recall of 28,000 implanted heart pacemakers by a US medical firm will have a "minimal" on patients in Ireland, according …Tue Jul 19 2005 - 01:00
IFA calls for rejection of EU sugar reformsIrish Farmer Association (IFA) President John Dillon has called on the Minister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan to resist EU proposals…Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
PJ Carroll plans to close Dundalk cigarette plantTobacco firm PJ Carroll is considering a proposal to close its Dundalk plant with the loss of 66 jobs.Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Central Bank warns debt levels threaten strong economyThe Central Bank has predicted the Irish economy will grow by 5Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Debt among Irish increasing, according to surveyThe number of Irish people in debt and the average amount borrowed has increased significantly in the last 12 months, according…Mon Jul 11 2005 - 01:00
EU sugar reforms will destroy industry - IFAEU proposals for the reforming the sugar industry will destroy the viability of sugar beet growing in Ireland and put near 4,…Thu Jun 23 2005 - 01:00
Couglan says EU sugar plan 'simply not acceptable'Minister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan said today European Union plans to reform the sugar industry were "simply not acceptable…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Union welcomes Bank of Ireland job cut proposalsBank of Ireland staff appear to have reached agreement with management on redundancy terms for over 2,000 staff due to leave …Mon Jun 20 2005 - 01:00
Pub prices 5% higher in Dublin, survey findsThe price of alcohol in Dublin pubs is on average 5 per cent higher than the rest of the country, according to the latest price…Thu Jun 16 2005 - 01:00
Kepak Cork investment to create 155 jobsFood company Kepak Cork today announced a €10 million expansion of its Watergrasshill plant that will create 155 new jobs over…Mon Jun 13 2005 - 01:00
Revenue nets €697m in tax-evasion inquiriesThe Revenue Commissioners netted €697 million in special investigations into tax evasion last year.Thu Jun 09 2005 - 01:00
Employment grows at highest rate in four yearsEmployment in the Irish economy grew by 3Thu Jun 09 2005 - 01:00
Jurys to close down two hotels in BallsbridgeHotels group Jurys Doyle is close down two of its three hotels in Ballsbridge in Dublin as part of a restructuring plan announced…Thu Jun 09 2005 - 01:00
Harney announces €10m in funding for HRBMinister for Health and Children Mary Harney today announced the allocation of €10 million capital for 2005 to the Health Research…Mon May 30 2005 - 01:00
Harney announces €10m in funding for HRBMinister for Health and Children Mary Harney today announced the allocation of €10 million capital for 2005 to the Health Research…Mon May 30 2005 - 01:00
Terminal should be in State hands, says CullenMinister for Transport Martin Cullen has said he is against the concept of competing terminals at Dublin Airport.Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
Terminal should be in State hands, says CullenMinister for Transport Martin Cullen has said he is against the concept of competing terminals at Dublin Airport.Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
M3 'technical issues' remain, says WallaceNational Museum director Dr Pat Wallace has said he remains concerned about several aspects of the proposed M3 motorway through…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
M3 'technical issues' remain, says WallaceNational Museum director Dr Pat Wallace has said he remains concerned about several aspects of the proposed M3 motorway through…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
Nurses threaten strike in row over healthcare assistantsThe Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) has served strike notice on health managers following their threat to withhold pay increases…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
Nurses threaten strike in row over healthcare assistantsThe Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) has served strike notice on health managers following their threat to withhold pay increases…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
Ahern defends focus of inquiry into 1974 bombingsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has rejected criticism that the terms of reference of the commission of investigation into the Dublin-…Wed Apr 27 2005 - 01:00
Advisors not used as media spin doctors, says AhernTaoiseach Berie Ahern today rejected allegations that a team of highly-paid special advisors were being used by the Government…Mon Apr 25 2005 - 01:00
Ahern says no decision yet on airport terminalTaoiseach Bertie Ahern said today the Cabinet has not yet made a decision on the future of Aer Lingus and the proposed development…Fri Apr 22 2005 - 01:00
Cabinet row erupts over Dublin Airport terminalA Cabinet row has erupted in the wake of Minister for Transport Martin Cullen's comments regarding the privatisation of Aer Lingus…Thu Apr 21 2005 - 01:00
Irish group pays €730m for London propertyIrish property consortium Quinlan Private has agreed to buy a 3Thu Apr 21 2005 - 01:00
Irish house prices up by lowest rate in nine yearsHouse prices rose by just 1 per cent in first three months of 2005 in what was the lowest rise in nine years, according to the…Tue Apr 19 2005 - 01:00
UK cervical screening lesson for Ireland, forum toldAn epidemic of cervical cancer has been avoided in Britain by a nationwide screening programme and can serve as a template for…Fri Apr 15 2005 - 01:00
Report finds over 50% of homeless use drugsOver 50 per cent of homeless people in Ireland are using drugs, according to a report carried out by the Merchants Quay Project…Thu Apr 14 2005 - 01:00
Harney denies she failed to act on Gama complaintsTánaiste Mary Harney has dismissed suggestions that she failed to investigate complaints against Turkish construction company…Thu Apr 14 2005 - 01:00
Martin given assurances over Gama bank accountsMinister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheal Martin has received assurances from Finansbank in Amsterdam in relation…Wed Apr 13 2005 - 01:00
Gama workers urge Govt to secure Dutch accountsGama Construction workers have called on the Government to intervene to secure the information relating to the bank accounts …Tue Apr 12 2005 - 01:00
Report hails 'arrest referral' for offendersReferring young offenders to drug treatment services may become the model for protecting communities from drug-related crime, …Mon Apr 11 2005 - 01:00
