Airlines group reports Commission to ombudsmanThe European Regions Airline Association (ERAA) has lodged a complaint with the EU ombudsman over what it says is misleading …Wed Apr 06 2005 - 01:00
Lenihan begins fact-finding mission in DarfurMinister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Human Rights Conor Lenihan has begun a five-day fact-finding mission in the…Mon Apr 04 2005 - 01:00
Annan names Ahern special envoy for UN reformUN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has appointed the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, and three other senior international…Mon Apr 04 2005 - 01:00
Oireachtas report recommends keeping Groceries OrderThe ban preventing supermarkets selling certain foods for less than their invoice price should be upheld, the Joint Committee…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
Rate of house price growth falls 50% in 12 monthsThe rate of house price growth has halved in the last 12 months, according to the latest edition of the Permanent TSB House Price…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
Dublin incomes 13% above State averageDisposable income per person in the wider Dublin region is more than 13 per cent above the State average, according to the Central…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
Former FF deputy Foley pays €580,000 to RevenueFormer Fianna Fáil TD Denis Foley has made a €580,000 settlement with the Revenue Commissions, according to the latest tax defaulters…Tue Mar 22 2005 - 00:00
Adams tells McCartneys Sinn Fein is 'on their side'Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has vowed that those responsible for the killing of Robert McCartney will be made to "account…Sat Mar 05 2005 - 00:00
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
