Donations to FF TDs far outstrip other partiesDonations received by Fianna Fáil politicians in 2003 substantially outstripped those received by members of all the other political…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Borrowing by house buyers eases in JanuaryThe rate of borrowing by house buyers eased in January reflecting an slowing in demand in the house market, according to monthly…Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Martin appeals to consultants to call off strikeThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, has again appealed to hospital consultants to call off their industrial action, claiming …Thu Feb 12 2004 - 00:00
Labour seeks inquiry into Grangegorman murdersThe Labour Party has backed a call for an independent inquiry into the unsolved murders of two woman in Grangegorman, Dublin …Wed Feb 11 2004 - 00:00
Political concern over public confidence in gardaiLabour has described as "alarming" the findings of an Irish Times TNS/mrbi poll which shows that young people have little or …Tue Feb 10 2004 - 00:00
Martin says treatment fund reduces waiting listsThe Minister for Health today claimed the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) had dramatically reduced the numbers on long…Tue Feb 10 2004 - 00:00
Doctor accuses St James's of covering up emergencyA row over whether a 'major incident plan' was invoked at St James's Hospital, Dublin, last week has erupted with a senior consultant…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Tolls to pay for latest phase of Belfast-Dublin M1The latest phase of the M1 motorway between Dublin and Belfast will be funded by toll revenue, the Minister for Communications…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Ahern pressed on Flynn offshore accounts allegationThe Labour Party has tonight called on the Taoiseach to make a statement on what it described as "astounding revelations" of …Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Poll shows increase in support for GovernmentSatisfaction with the Government and the Taoiseach has risen for the first time in nearly two years, according to the latest …Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
EU ministers create €30m fund to repatriate illegal migrantsEU ministers meeting in Dublin Castle have agreed to set up a €30 million fund to repatriate failed asylum seekers.Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
UN warns of risk to 'fragile' EU asylum systemsEU enlargement may "overwhelm" asylum systems in new members states, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr Ruud…Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
Report calls for circumcision service in hospitalA report commissioned by the South Eastern Health Board (SEHB) has recommended that circumcision be made available at Waterford…Tue Jan 20 2004 - 00:00
Aer Rianta unions adjourn work-stoppage talksUnions at Aer Rianta have adjourned disucussions this evening without deciding to call off Thursday two-hour work-stoppage planned…Mon Jan 19 2004 - 00:00
Animal welfare group protests in DublinA leading farm animal welfare group has called on the Government to take the lead in banning the transport of livestock over …Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
New infrastructure crucial to tourism growth - reportThe State needs a new national stadium, a national convention centre and a second airport terminal to meet the future demands…Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
Young scientist exhibition hosts record entriesThe Taoiseach will be joined by Asimo, the walking, talking Honda robot in this evening's official opening of the Esat BT Young…Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
Traffic Watch scheme to go nationwideA pilot project encouraging motorists in the south-east to report dangerous driving is to be extended nationwide in the coming…Tue Jan 06 2004 - 00:00
Irish pilots seek assurances on marshalsThe Irish Air Line Pilot's Association (IALPA) says pilots must remain in charge of an aircraft security even if air marshals…Tue Jan 06 2004 - 00:00
Increased tax revenue boosts Exchequer returnsThe Exchequer Returns for 2003 show a significant improvement in the Government's finances.Mon Jan 05 2004 - 00:00
A&E nurses predict bleak Christmas in hospitalsAccident and Emergency nurses say the problem of overcrowding in hospitals is likely to worsen over the Christmas.Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Presidency aims to heal Constitution divisions - CowenResolving deep divisions over the European Union constitution will be top of the agenda for Ireland when it takes over the EU…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Group aims to give voice to children in careA new organisation championing the rights of young people in care was today launched by President Mary McAleese.Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Dempsey unveils €387m school building schemeMore than 170 projects have been listed in the School Building Programme for 2004 but critics say a number of schools in the …Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
New initiative makes mobile phone theft pointlessA new initiative to combat mobile phone theft will allow users to register their phones on a central database enabling the number…Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
State's first Ombudsman for Children nominatedThe Government has nominated the Director of Nursing at the Adelaide & Meath Hospital, Ms Emily Logan, to be the State's …Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Disease centre records 22% HIV rise in 2002The National Disease Surveillance Centre (NDSC) has reported a dramatic rise in the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
More than 500 drink-driving arrests in two weeksMore than 500 drivers have been arrested for suspected drink-driving during the first two weeks of the Garda's pre-Christmas …Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
'Lost' Yeats paintings fetch €230,000 at auctionTwo Jack B. Yeats paintings discovered in a barn in Canada have fetched €230,000 at auction.Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
Tanaiste accused of hypocrisy over stem-cell voteThe Tánaiste, Ms Mary Harney, has been accused of hypocrisy in her support for EU regulations on stem-cell research.Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Martin meets Neary patient group over inquiryThe group representing women damaged by the former Drogheda obstetrician Dr Michael Neary met the Minister for Health, Mr Micháel…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Kenny criticises Ahern for rejecting poverty figuresThe Fine Gael leader Mr Enda Kenny today criticised the Taoiseach for denying that 300,000 children in the State were currently…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Tight battle predicted in Assembly electionVoting in the North's Assembly elections will begin tomorrow with opinion polls predicting one of the tightest ballots in recent…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Building workers place picket over pensionsConstruction workers are picketing the Department of Justice in Dublin today in protest at what they say is the failure of employers…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
Council meets to discuss Dublin theme park planThe proposal to build a 2,000-acre theme park outside Lusk in north Co Dublin will be discussed at a Fingal County Council meeting…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
Students protest outside Dail at allowance cutsThird level students and their families are today demonstrating outside the Dáil at proposed cuts in the Back To Education Allowance…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
Dublin theme park would employ 40,000 - consortiumThe business consortium behind the plan to build a €7 billion theme park in north county Dublin said today the development would…Tue Nov 18 2003 - 00:00
Cabinet to approve Aer Rianta break-up next monthThe Department of Transport confirmed today that legislation to allow for the break-up of Aer Rianta would be brought before …Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Rabbitte withdraws remarks on Brennan, RyanairThe Labour Party leader today withdrew remarks he made in the Dáil yesterday about the Minister for Transport and his relationship…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Charges to rise despite increase in health spendThe Minister for Health, Mr Micheál Martin, this evening said the 10Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Call for regulator to oversee development leviesThe Irish House Builders' Association (IHBA) today called on the Government to appoint a regulator to monitor the introduction…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Ireland has highest lung disease rate in EuropeThe Republic has the highest death rate from respiratory disease in Western Europe according to a new report.Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
NI poll shows only 6 points between main partiesNorthern Ireland is facing one of its tightest elections in recent history according to the first major opinion poll of the campaign…Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Kenny, Ahern clash over Punchestown fundingFine Gael leader Mr Enda Kenny has accused the Government of showing "blatant disregard" for its own guidelines in awarding an…Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy opposed quick Aer Rianta break-up - RabbitteLabour leader Mr Pat Rabbitte claimed today the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, opposed proceeding with legislation to break…Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
Gardai seek new legislation to tackle 'urban terrorism'Representatives of rank and file gardaí have called for an extension of anti-terrorism legislation to allow the members of crime…Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00
Gardai call off Ballymun baby search as calls prove falseGardaí in Dublin have tonight called off a search for an abandoned baby boy declaring the phone calls made in relation to the…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
O'Keeffe's mother blames police for accused's deathThe mother of murdered Irish backpacker Trevor O'Keeffe has blamed French authorities for the suicide of the man suspected of…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
