New political party launchedIt was standing room only at the launch of new political party Direct Democracy Ireland (DDI) in Dublin today as over 200 people…Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
Elders to meet in Dublin next yearGlobal leader group, the Elders, is coming to Dublin next year because of the Irish presidency of the European Union, one of …Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
Gilmore wants gay marriage voteTánaiste Eamon Gilmore would like to see a referendum on same-sex marriage “as soon as possible”, he said today.Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
'Mistakes' made in new grant systemThe head of the body overseeing student grants has told an Oireachtas committee it made “mistakes” but was “trying to improve…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Kenny accepts European awardTaoiseach Enda Kenny accepted the Golden Viktoria European of the Year Award in Berlin tonight in “the name of the Irish people…Thu Nov 08 2012 - 00:00
Fears over impact of reforming employment relations bodiesConcern over the unforeseen consequences of delegalising the employment relations process was expressed at the Employment Appeals…Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Broad welcome across political divide for decisionThe decision to locate the national children's hospital on the St James's hospital campus in Dublin was welcomed by Opposition…Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Call for more diversity among teachersThe Irish Traveller Movement has called for the teaching body to be more reflective of the State’s diverse population.Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Concern over worker rights planConcern over the unforeseen consequences of delegalising the employment relations process was expressed by a member of the Employment…Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Broad welcome for hospital decisionThe Cabinet's decision locate the national children’s hospital on the St James’s Hospital campus in Dublin was welcomed by opposition…Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Dublin man charged with manslaughter of boy in hut fire in 2001A DUBLIN man has been charged with the manslaughter of a 12-year-old boy who died in a fire 11 years ago.Sat Nov 03 2012 - 00:00
Sharp fall in British visitors over summerDESPITE A €500,000 viral tourism campaign urging Londoners to escape the Olympic “madness” for tranquil Ireland, there was a …Sat Oct 27 2012 - 01:00
Two fuel laundering plants raidedTwo fuel laundering plants have been raided by Revenue Customs officers in Co Louth today with combined potential Exchequer losses…Wed Oct 24 2012 - 01:00
President pays tribute to 'extraordinary' ParalympiansA DOG named Quartz and a former student of President Michael D Higgins were among the convivial crowd of Paralympic athletes …Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Unhealthy ageing a cause for concernTHE NUMBER of “healthy life years” a person had was becoming a major issue of concern to policymakers as people lived longer, …Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Derry in Lonely Planet top listDerry has been named as one of the top 10 cities to visit in 2013 by guidebook company Lonely Planet.Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Paralympians welcomed to ÁrasA dog named Quartz and a former student of President Michael D Higgins were among the convivial crowd of paralympic athletes …Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Mental health inspectors critical of hygiene standardsBUDGETARY CUTS led to an unclean kitchen and toilets at a mental health facility in Limerick while a nurse at a Galway hospital…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Exams, fear of failure 'paralyse' innovationTHE EXAM system and the fear of failure paralyse innovation, Booker prize-winning author Roddy Doyle told the Social Entrepreneurs…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
GP guilty of driving to work drunkWestmeath: A Westmeath GP has been found guilty of professional misconduct at a Medical Council fitness-to-practise inquiry …Thu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Actor says he stole groceries to avoid telling his children there was no foodAN ACTOR who pleaded guilty in court to stealing groceries said he did it because telling his three children that there was no…Wed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
State will defend 12.5% tax, KennyTaoiseach Enda Kenny has finished his two-day visit to the United States, which aimed to enhance business links between the two…Sun Oct 14 2012 - 01:00
MRSA increase in Castlebar hospitalMayo General Hospital in Castlebar has seen an increase in cases of MRSA colonisation among babies over the past seven months…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Writers turn page for suicide charityBOOKER-WINNING author Anne Enright last night spoke of the widespread aversion to and shame at the subject of suicide.Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
Republic fifth most expensive state in EUTHE REPUBLIC is the fifth most expensive country in the European Union with people paying 17 per cent more than the EU average…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
At-risk groups urged to get flu vaccineTHE HEALTH Service Executive has urged at-risk groups to get the flu vaccine as figures show uptake fell among pensioners last…Tue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
Flu vaccine urged for at-riskThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has urged at-risk groups to get the flu vaccine as figures show uptake among pensioners had…Mon Oct 08 2012 - 01:00
8m cigarettes seizure at Dublin PortSome eight million contraband cigarettes with an estimated retail value of €3Mon Oct 08 2012 - 01:00
TDs to get tablets despite delaySenators and TDs are still set to receive tablet computers, despite a tender for some 300 devices being withdrawn by the Oireachtas…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Siptu rejects airport proposalsSiptu has rejected proposals put forward by management at Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority in a bid to solve an ongoing…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Viable device found in KildareA viable explosive device was discovered in the driveway of a Co Kildare house last night.Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Man held after bank raid in BlackrockA man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of the Bank of Ireland on Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin, yesterday…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
New type of regional press set to emergeSERVING THE needs of community is central to regional papers moving from traditional print to 24/7 media outlets, a conference…Thu Oct 04 2012 - 01:00
Downsized Dart services to continueIarnród Éireann is to maintain its summertime reduction in the size of some peak-hour Dart trains from eight carriages to four…Wed Oct 03 2012 - 01:00
Property register littered with errorsTHE PROPERTY price register which was launched on Sunday contains hundreds of errors with some sales appearing more than once…Wed Oct 03 2012 - 01:00
Maths Week to help alter attitudesThe forthcoming maths week was a “very important” step in changing attitudes towards maths, the organisers have said.Tue Oct 02 2012 - 01:00
Gardaí 'overwhelmed' by Arthur's Day crowdsGARDAÍ HAVE said they were “overwhelmed” by the large crowds that turned out in Dublin to celebrate Arthur’s Day on Thursday …Sat Sept 29 2012 - 01:00
More non-tendered contracts awardedSTATE TENDERING: A SHARP increase in the number of non-tendered contracts awarded by Government departments and offices was …Fri Sept 28 2012 - 01:00
Aer Lingus, DAA for talks at LRC todayIndustrial action threatened at the State’s airports has been postponed ahead of talks today at the Labour Relations Commission…Fri Sept 28 2012 - 01:00
New teachers were overpaid by €1.2mEDUCATION: A NINE-MONTH delay in implementing reduced pay rates for new entrant teachers led to overpayments of some € 1Fri Sept 28 2012 - 01:00
LRC calls for talks to prevent strike action at airportsTHE LABOUR Relations Commission last night called on trade union Siptu, Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority to consider…Thu Sept 27 2012 - 01:00
Garda body to challenge ban on lobbying over closuresA DIRECTIVE forbidding gardaí from lobbying politicians in relation to station closures is to be challenged in the High Court…Thu Sept 27 2012 - 01:00
RTÉ seeking further lay-offsRTÉ is seeking further job cuts and has reopened its voluntary redundancy and early retirement scheme.Thu Sept 27 2012 - 01:00
Siptu defers action for LRC talksSiptu members have agreed to defer industrial action at the State's main airports to take part in talks at the Labour Relations…Thu Sept 27 2012 - 01:00
Synge Street students win EU physics prize for young scientistsTWO DUBLIN students have been awarded a European young scientist prize for their mathematical project that could be of value …Wed Sept 26 2012 - 01:00
Man steals €5,000 in city hold-upAn armed man held up staff at a Dublin city centre post office yesterday before escaping in a taxi with €5,000 in cash.Wed Sept 26 2012 - 01:00
Life now very cheap indeed, says KennyGANGLAND KILLINGS: THE MURDER of two men in the presence of children on Monday showed “life has become very cheap indeed”, Taoiseach…Wed Sept 26 2012 - 01:00
HSE investigates patient deathsThe Health Service Executive (HSE) is reviewing the deaths of two patients at psychiatric units in Dublin and Tralee.Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Irish duo's maths project wins prizeA European young scientist prize has been awarded to two Dublin students for their mathematical project that potentially could…Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Tough times ahead - Fitzgerald“Very tough decisions” would have to be made in December’s budget and no department would be immune, Minister for Children Frances…Mon Sept 24 2012 - 01:00
