Aer Rianta posts 33% fall in profits for 2001Aer Rianta today posted 33 per cent decrease in after tax profit for 2001Wed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
Ahern accused of arrogance over Nice Treaty commentsOpposition politicians have reacted angrily to comments by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, in which he described Nice Treaty opponents…Sun Jun 23 2002 - 01:00
New plan for Bray to reduce traffic by 40%A new plan for Bray town centre aims to reduce traffic congestion in the town by 40 per cent.Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Investigation into new Hepatitis C blood scandalA new investigation into the Hepatitis C blood scandal is to be set up following revelations that twenty eight people who contracted…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Hanafin highlights need for inclusive information societyThe importance of public policy initiatives to ensure Ireland’s development as an information society is inclusive has been emphasised…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Govt pledges equality of access for disabledIn his first engagement as justice minister, Mr McDowell told a disability conference in Dublin: "Equality of access for all …Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
Frog question spawns student protestThe biology of frogs has left Leaving Cert students hopping mad, it seemsThu Jun 13 2002 - 01:00
ASTI says pay must rise to attract teachersSecondary teachers’ union ASTI today warned that teachers' pay needed significant upgrading if the profession is to remain attractive…Thu Jun 13 2002 - 01:00
Dublin residents reach deal on Irish Rail bridgeA dispute between Iarnród Éireann and a group of Dublin residents over the building of a replacement railway bridge ended last…Thu Jun 13 2002 - 01:00
Kenny appoints Bruton as FG deputy leaderNewly-elected Fine Gael leader Mr Enda Kenny today pledged to revitalise the party after its disastrous election result and to…Wed Jun 12 2002 - 01:00
Bishops may issue sex abuse statment tomorrowIt is unclear if the Catholic Church is to make a statement tomorrow regarding the establishment of an independent audit of clerical…Tue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
South East waste plan backed by three councilsA controversial waste management plan for the South East, which includes an incinerator, has been backed by three of the six …Tue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
EU cuts will wipe out Irish deep sea fishery - AhernThe Minister for Communications and Natural Resources, Mr Noel Ahern, warned today that new EU proposals on fishing rights will…Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Bishops meet to discuss child abuse auditCatholic Bishops began a three-day conference in Maynooth today to discuss the establishment of an independent audit of clerical…Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Monaghan village gears up for Beatle weddingThe world’s media have descended on the small Co Monaghan village of Glaslough for the wedding of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and…Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
New anti-smoking campaign targets teenagersA new anti-smoking campaign targeting Irish teenagers has been launched to coincide with World No Tobacco Day.Fri May 31 2002 - 01:00
NI leaders offer help to Mideast representativesNorthern Ireland politicians are holding talks with Palestinian and Israeli representatives in Britain today to see if the experience…Fri May 31 2002 - 01:00
Ahern calls for nation to get behind soccer teamThe Taoiseach has asked the nation to get behind the Irish soccer team in the wake of the Roy Keane debacle.Wed May 29 2002 - 01:00
Angry and deflated World Cup fans head for JapanThe remaining contingent of loyal Irish soccer supporters left Dublin airport today, deflated and angry over the events of the…Wed May 29 2002 - 01:00
State spends €12.6m to bring Joyce manuscripts homeThe National Library has acquired what experts describe as the most significant collection of James Joyce manuscripts in the …Wed May 29 2002 - 01:00
Independent TDs meet to discuss allianceA number of Independent TDs are meeting in Leinster House this afternoon to discuss possibly forming a technical group.Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Irish unaware of health risks of travel - reportIrish holidaymakers are unaware of the health risks when travelling abroad and lack an understanding of the vaccinations required…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Fianna Fail and PDs resume coalition talksTalks between Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats (PDs) to form the next government resumed this morning.Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Court rules UK violated Derry man's right to lifeThe European Court of Human Rights has found the British government guilty of violating the right to life in the case of Derry…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
Barnardos begin survey on parental difficultiesChildren’s charity Barnardos today began a nationwide campaign to survey parents on what puts them under pressure.Mon May 27 2002 - 01:00
FF and PDs retire to consider positional documentsFianna Fáil and The Progressive Democrats have retired for the evening after holding talks on the formation of the next Government…Mon May 27 2002 - 01:00
Noonan resigns in FG meltdownFine Gael's Mr Michael Noonan has resigned as leader after his party's disastrous election results.Sun May 19 2002 - 01:00
Greens take third seat in best election resultThe Green Party has gained a record three seats as its candidates makeSat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Noonan resigns in FG meltdown as Fianna Fail majority loomsFine Gael's Mr Michael Noonan has resigned as leader after his party's disastrous election results while Fianna Fáil looks set…Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Spring dynasty ends in North Kerry as Dick loses seatThe Spring political dynasty in North Kerry, stretching back nearly 60 years, came to an end this evening as former Labour leader…Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Relatives remember Dublin-Monaghan bombingsRelatives of the Dublin-Monaghan bombing victims today marked the 28th anniversary of the attacks.Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Expenses case will not affect election - DempseyA High Court ruling yesterday on the election expenses of outgoing TDs will not affect this election the Minister for Environment…Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
House of Lords to hear challenge to Trimble electionDemocratic Unionist MP Mr Peter Robinson today welcomed the British House of Lords decision to hear his legal challenge to the…Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Two bodies taken from River Lee in Cork cityGardaí in Cork city are trying to identify two bodies taken from the River Lee earlier today.Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Gardai investigate fire in south Dublin pubGardai are today investigating a fire that destroyed a south Dublin pub early this morning.Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Thirty Galway schoolchildren escape fire on busThirty Galway schoolchildren had a narrow escape this morning after the bus on which they were travelling caught fire.Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Ombudsman reports rise in complaints on planningThe failure of local authorities to enforce planning regulations continues to be a major source of public complaint according…Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Returning TDs could face legal challenge after landmark rulingSuccessful candidates in tomorrow’s General Election could find their victories challenged after a landmark ruling by the High…Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Sinn Fein does not rule out Fianna Fail approachSinn Féin leader Mr Gerry Adams today rejected the notion Fianna Fáil would under no circumstances seek his party’s support in…Wed May 15 2002 - 01:00
Ahern criticised for failing to act on abortion mandateThe Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) has criticised the Taoiseach for what it says is the failure of the Government to…Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Charity calls for supervision of young offendersChildren’s charity Barnardos has called on any incoming Government to introduce bail-supervision schemes for persistent young…Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Sinn Fein lashes out at Quinn over Le Pen remarksSinn Féin today castigated Mr Ruairi Quinn over remarks he made yesterday in which he likened Sinn Féin to Mr Jean Marie Le Pen…Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Claims of a freeze on CIE funding deniedThe Department of Public Enterprise today dismissed allegations that CIE funding had been frozen and that job cuts were imminent…Mon May 13 2002 - 01:00
Ahern rejects Opposition claims of cronyismThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, tonight faced down Opposition claims of political cronyism over the appointment of one of his friends…Mon May 13 2002 - 01:00
Harney warns against one-party governmentTánaiste Ms Mary Harney today warned the electorate against giving Fianna Fáil an overall majority saying coalition governments…Sun May 05 2002 - 01:00
Ahern pressed to explain Farmleigh allegationsOpposition parties have called on the Taoiseach to respond to allegations that he and his partner Ms Celia Larkin apparently …Sun May 05 2002 - 01:00
Labour accuse FF of 'hypocrisy and double speak'Labour today launched an attack on what it described as the "hypocrisy and double speak of Fianna Fáil".Sat May 04 2002 - 01:00
SF condemns Government policy on NiceSinn Fein has accused the Government of continuing the process of ratifying the Nice Treaty "in direct defiance of the expressed…Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
Ahern rejects calls for McDaid resignationThe Taoiseach today rejected calls to sack the Minister for Sport and Tourism, Dr Jim McDaid over remarks the Minister made over…Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
Greens call for new food-safety departmentThe Green Party wants the responsibility for food safety to be taken away from the Department of Agriculture, saying it is the…Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
