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Marriott group to run the Shelbourne

Marriott International is to take over the running of the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin from late-January next, ending months of…

Mon Dec 08 2003 - 00:00

Enforcement of existing law advocated as a priority

Organised crime would be best tackled by enforcing existing law rather than creating new "anti-gangland" legislation, an Oireachtas…

Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00

Extradited broker in fraud case

A Wexford man extradited from Hungary for alleged embezzlement appeared in Gorey District Court yesterday charged with defrauding…

Fri Dec 05 2003 - 00:00

O'Leary says Ryanair confident of retaining links with Charleroi

Low-fare carrier Ryanair has announced changes to its European network, including a new route from its contentious Belgian Charleroi…

Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00

Flood report detailed corrupt payments from businessmen

Burke and the tribunal: People had whispered the word for years but it wasn't until September 2002, when the Flood tribunal …

Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00

'Persistent hounding of honourable man'

What the Taoiseach said about Burke: In October 1997, when Mr Ray Burke resigned from the Cabinet and the Dáil, the Taoiseach…

Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00

NUJ and columnist to meet 'Irish Times' Editor over dismissal

The Irish secretary of the NUJ, Mr Seamus Dooley, and journalist Mr John Waters, are due to meet the Editor of The Irish Times…

Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00

CORI seeks €12 rise in basic welfare payment

An increase of at least €12 in the lowest social welfare rate is required in next month's Budget if the Government is to meet…

Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00

Over 66,000 drivers have got penalty points

More than 66,000 drivers have incurred penalty points on their licences in the first year of the scheme.

Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00

Priest says poor shown two fingers by latest Estimates

The poor in society have been shown "two fingers" by the Government through its recently-announced cut-backs in social welfare…

Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:00

Corkman considers escalating protest tomorrow

A father of two who claims to have been on hunger strike since September 10th over alleged mistreatment by State agencies says…

Mon Nov 17 2003 - 00:00

4,000 could face homelessness next year, agency warns

Welfare cuts: Up to 4,000 people a year could be facing the threat of homelessness because of cuts in rent allowance announced…

Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00

Cork facility for mentally ill stalled by lack of funding

The development of the State's first therapeutic community for people with mental illness is in danger of collapse because of…

Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00

Rises in hospital charges, motor tax and visa fees

Stealth charges: Increases in hospital charges, motor tax, passport and visa levies and student registration and examination…

Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00

Four Courts trip could be prisoner's last outing for a long time

The Four Courts had got used to mounting major security operations for John Gilligan, but yesterday's could be the last for a…

Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00

ESRI spurns idea of rights-based service for disabled

A report commissioned by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has poured cold water on suggestions that people …

Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00

Shot publican making good recovery in rehabilitation

The publican Mr Charlie Chawke who lost a leg following an armed robbery at Goatstown, Dublin, last month said he hopes to be…

Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00

Former lord mayor mugged in Rathmines

The Former Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Mary Freehill, is recovering today after being knocked down in a mugging near her home …

Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00

Call for powerful public transport users' group

A public transport users' group with statutory powers is needed "as a matter of urgency" to address commuter concerns over transport…

Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00

Commuters being treated with 'contempt'

Dublin traders and Opposition parties have accused Iarnród Éireann of "treating commuters with contempt" by closing the southside…

Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00

Tunnel height could be raised by one foot

The clearance height of the Dublin Port Tunnel could be raised by a foot for up to €30 million to facilitate larger heavy goods…

Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00

City manager challenges traffic claims

"Misinformed" claims by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce over the extent of traffic management problems in the capital could scare…

Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00

Jewish group criticises State's UN resolution

An international Jewish lobby group has condemned Ireland for sponsoring a new United Nations resolution on religious intolerance…

Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00

Insurance reform 'subverted'

The Alliance for Insurance Reform (AIR) has accused the legal profession of trying to "subvert" the Government's insurance reform…

Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00

Union activist, 'forgotten hero' of 1913 Lockout, commemorated

A special headstone to mark the grave of a "forgotten hero" of the 1913 Lockout will be unveiled in Deansgrange cemetery, Dublin…

Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00

Artists briefed on State funding

The Arts Council met artists and administrators in the sector yesterday to explain how it is lobbying the Government for funding…

Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00

A marvellous night for a moondance

Stargazers could enjoy a further rare sight of the northern lights in Ireland tonight after one of the largest solar storms of…

Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00

Half-day bin strike planned

Bin collections in the Dublin City Council area are to be disrupted next week due to industrial action in support of workers …

Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00

€15,000 award for pregnancy-related discrimination

The Equality Tribunal has awarded an office worker €15,000 in compensation after upholding her complaint of pregnancy-related…

Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00

Top Irish horse proves a reluctant runner

Ireland's rugby players may be acclimatising well Down Under, but it's a different story for Ireland's big hope in next week'…

Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00

Call for high-level agency to manage emergencies

A single emergency planning agency "reporting at the highest level" should be created to manage threats from terrorism, natural…

Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00

Spectacular sun storms light up the Irish sky

Star-gazers enjoyed a rare spectacle last night as auroras - generated by one of the largest solar storms of the past 30 years…

Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00

Social welfare fraud reduced by €230m

Anti-fraud investigators reviewing unemployment and other social welfare payments have saved the Exchequer nearly €230 million…

Tue Oct 28 2003 - 00:00

Adequate funding sought for Cork homeless

Significant progress on tackling homelessness in Cork will be undone unless a proposed new strategy on the problem is adequately…

Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00

Call for increased capital for social housing

The Government must increase its allocation to social housing in the forthcoming Budget if it is to reach its targets under the…

Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00

Offaly gets €6m from ESB for local enterprise

Business people and politicians in Co Offaly have welcomed a new €6 million community and enterprise fund established by the …

Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00

Group calls for law to be reviewed after weak tax returns

The industry group set up to lobby against the smoking ban has called for the law to be reviewed in light of this week's worrying…

Sat Oct 04 2003 - 01:00

Fahey urged to 'come clean' on his smoking ban stance

The Minister of State for labour affairs, Mr Frank Fahey, has been urged to "come clean" on whether or not he continues to support…

Sat Oct 04 2003 - 01:00

TD 'will go to jail' over smoking proposal

Independent TD and part-time publican Mr Jackie Healy-Rae has promised to go to jail rather than enforce the proposed smoking…

Sat Oct 04 2003 - 01:00

Publicans to make ban an election issue

Publicans campaigning against the proposed workplace smoking ban are threatening to run candidates in next year's local elections…

Sat Oct 04 2003 - 01:00

Clerical staff at FAI to strike over pension plan

The chief executive of the FAI, Mr Fran Rooney, is facing a fresh challenge to his plans for reforming the sporting body following…

Fri Oct 03 2003 - 01:00

Tributes paid to butler of Monaco princess

Princess Caroline of Monaco attended the funeral in Dublin yesterday of her butler, who drowned in Austria last week.

Fri Oct 03 2003 - 01:00

Road works gridlock motorists and shut business

Motorists travelling on one of the country's busiest roads were gridlocked in Co Kildare yesterday due to road works that have…

Fri Oct 03 2003 - 01:00

Minister defends sex trade raids by gardai

The Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has defended the use of Garda resources in tackling sex-related industries such as prostitution…

Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00

Cullen butts out of ashtray launch

The Minister for the Environment, Mr Cullen, has denied a suggestion his decision to pull out of the launch today of a new disposal…

Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00

Relocation of Forest Service blamed for failure of technology projects

Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources: A politically inspired decision to move the Forest Service to Co…

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

Hackers cost Department €300,000 in phone fraud

Department of Social and Family Affairs: Telephone fraudsters last year hacked into the internal phone network of the Department…

Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00

Claim that religious could renege on compensation deal is rejected

The Minister for Education and Science, Mr Dempsey, has rejected as "a myth" claims that religious congregations will be able…

Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00

Airline dispute threatens flights

Some Aer Lingus flights are expected to be disrupted in the coming days as a dispute between management and cabin crew continues…

Mon Sept 29 2003 - 01:00

Call for 'one-stop-shop' to help speed up building projects

Local and national planning agencies should be replaced by a "one-stop-shop" to help speed up major building projects, the Institution…

Mon Sept 29 2003 - 01:00
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