Garda defends decision to destroy notesA Donegal Garda superintendent yesterday defended his decision to destroy notes which were said to be crucial to the defence …Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
Report finds horses exported for killingNew evidence of horses being exported for slaughter on the Continent has emerged in a report of the European Commission.Thu Mar 06 2003 - 00:00
HSA not to meet family of murdered traineeThe Health and Safety Authority appears to have backed down from a commitment to meet the family of murdered trainee hotel manager…Thu Mar 06 2003 - 00:00
OPW site to make €15m in the first sale of State assetsA State-owned south Dublin city site, valued at around €15 million, will be put on the market in the coming weeks in the first…Wed Mar 05 2003 - 00:00
Concern at level of text spelling in schoolTeachers have been urged to lead a charge against text shorthand - the language of mobile phone messaging - amid fears that it…Wed Mar 05 2003 - 00:00
Bag levy's first year a huge successToday marks the first anniversary of the introduction of the plastic bag levy, which earned the Exchequer almost €10 million …Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
Dunlop served with tribunal papers at function with ministerThe former government press secretary, Mr Frank Dunlop, was served with papers by the Flood tribunal while he was attending a…Sat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
Judge rejects claim over non-disclosure of bank recordsThe Flood tribunal has rejected a claim by lawyers for Mr Liam Cosgrave that their case had been damaged "enormously" by the …Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Cosgrave's lawyers apologise over chequeMr Liam Cosgrave's legal team apologised to the Flood tribunal yesterday for failing to previously disclose to it a cheque which…Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Counsel questions timing of reference to 'bribe'FLOOD TRIBUNAL: The lobbyist Mr Frank Dunlop first recorded a corrupt payment in his diaries just five days before the terms…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Garda Commissioner's submissions to be heard in privateMORRIS TRIBUNAL: The Morris tribunal, which is investigating alleged Garda corruption in Co Donegal, is to sit in private tomorrow…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
An Post admits delay in release of savingsAn Post has blamed administrative strains for a delay in returning the savings of deceased depositors to their next of kin.Fri Feb 21 2003 - 00:00
Removal of bean a ti tax break is criticisedA decision by the Revenue to remove a tax exemption for the bean a tí, the traditional summer host of schoolchildren in Gaeltacht…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
TDs disclosure 'would not be in public interest'Restricting the right of TDs to receive information in confidence could have a "serious effect" on their ability to represent…Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
Inquiry 'obliged' to discover the source of claimsMORRIS TRIBUNAL: It would be "a negligence" on the part of the Morris tribunal if it did not pursue the source of allegations…Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
Global poll shows half oppose warSeveral European governments are out of step with public opinion on the threatened war against Iraq, according to latest opinion…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Ahern approves plan for reform of the SeanadThe Taoiseach has given approval to a high-level Seanad sub-committee to advance with plans for reform of the House.Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
DART's reliability defended despite latest disruptionIarnrod Éireann has defended the reliability of its DART services despite a third major disruption to operations in three months…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
New national maritime college will be private enterpriseA €51.3 million contract to built the new National Maritime College in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, was signed yesterday by the Minister…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Labour and FG differ on anti-war rallyIRELAND: A division emerged yesterday between Fine Gael and the Labour Party over whether to support tomorrow's anti-war rally…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Call for massive Dublin protest over 'gutless' approach on IraqIRELAND: The Irish Anti-War Movement has urged people to take to the streets in their thousands this weekend to protest against…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Government hiding behind UN on Iraq crisis, says HallidayThe former United Nations assistant secretary general, Mr Denis Halliday, has condemned the Government for "hiding behind" the…Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Tunnel staff not at risk from waste, says councilDublin City Council has rejected claims that workers on its €625 million Dublin Port Tunnel project are being put at risk by …Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Oireachtas has power to protect members' papersTwo committees of the Oireachtas were granted legal representation at the Morris tribunal yesterday to defend the right of TDs…Tue Feb 11 2003 - 00:00
Harbison retires as State pathologistThe Department of Justice plans to initiate recruitment procedures before the end of the month for a new State pathologist following…Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Carrier of US troops to stop using ShannonOne of the largest commercial carriers of US troops through Shannon Airport has informed Aer Rianta it will not use the facility…Sat Feb 08 2003 - 00:00
Burst pipe havoc in Dublin's Brown ThomasNo one was hurt in the flood which tore through Brown Thomas on Dublin's Grafton Street yesterdaySat Feb 08 2003 - 00:00
Gardai appeal to mother of dead infantThe search was continuing in north Dublin last night for the mother of a new-born baby boy whose body was discovered yesterday…Sat Feb 08 2003 - 00:00
Diocese criticised over letter to victims of abuseVictims of abuse in the Diocese of Ferns have accused the church body of "callous and inappropriate" behaviour by sending letters…Sat Feb 08 2003 - 00:00
Union leaders say opposition to war in Iraq will not hurt economyLeading trade unionists have joined their voices against a war in Iraq, rejecting claims that such opposition could result in…Fri Feb 07 2003 - 00:00
Budget failed children, says groupThe Minister of State for Children, Mr Brian Lenihan, has rejected claims by a new campaign group against child poverty that …Wed Feb 05 2003 - 00:00
New limits on work visas for immigrants are criticisedEmployers' groups have criticised new restrictions on issuing work permits to immigrants, claiming they will lead to higher labour…Sat Feb 01 2003 - 00:00
Insurers plan campaign to expose compensation fraudMembers of the public are being urged to expose false compensation claimants in their midst under a new anti-fraud insurers' …Sat Feb 01 2003 - 00:00
Tanaiste urged to resolve bank rowThe Irish Bank Officials' Association (IBOA) has called on the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ms…Wed Jan 29 2003 - 00:00
Deal is close on public sector pay ratesPublic sector unions and employers were last night on the brink of agreeing a deal on the implementation of benchmarking, according…Wed Jan 29 2003 - 00:00
Arms ban lifted on some flightsOpposition parties have urged the Government to clarify its policy on the use of Shannon Airport by US military aircraft following…Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Cecelia Ahern secures €1m film rights dealThe Taoiseach's younger daughter, Ms Cecelia Ahern, has secured a deal worth up to €1 million with Warner Brothers for the film…Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Peace campaigner ready for perilous mission to IraqUS military troops aren't the only people engaging in a build-up ahead of war in IraqMon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Insurance body study challenges perception of 'compo' cultureOnly 5 per cent of people surveyed for a study of insurance fraud said they would consider inventing or inflating a claim if …Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Martin to open abuse counselling serviceA Cork-based counselling and support service for children and families affected by sexual abuse will be officially opened by …Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Benchmark negotiations to resume alongside pay deal talksTalks between public sector unions and management on the implementation of benchmarking awards are to resume today in parallel…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Partners continue talks on new pay accordA fresh drive against anti-competitive practices and profiteering has been proposed by the Government in the context of a planned…Tue Jan 21 2003 - 00:00
Repentant Allen pays price for his crimeA businessman, Tim Allen, was sentenced to 240 hours' community service and ordered to pay €40,000 to a child welfare charity…Fri Jan 17 2003 - 00:00
Silent chef leaves court as he arrivedTim Allen walked from the court as he arrived, sullen-faced and silentFri Jan 17 2003 - 00:00
Child porn case is adjournedA Munster Circuit Court judge who is facing a charge of possessing child pornography had his case adjourned for three months …Thu Jan 16 2003 - 00:00
Colaiste Mhuire reopens todayThe Dublin inner city gaelscoil threatened with closure because of the poor condition of its premises is to reopen today in temporary…Wed Jan 15 2003 - 00:00
Proposals on asylum are criticisedProposed new asylum measures, aimed at clamping down on economic migrants, represent "a further drift from care to deterrence…Mon Jan 13 2003 - 00:00
Ryanair complains over advertisements for national carrierA new war of words between Ryanair and Aer Lingus has erupted over the advertising of special flight deals.Sat Jan 11 2003 - 00:00
Minister sympathises with family of hep C victimThe Minister for Health has expressed his condolences to the family of Ms Sylvia O'Leary, who was embroiled in a dispute with…Sat Jan 11 2003 - 00:00
Abbeylara tribunal grants representation to named gardaiThe Barr tribunal, investigating the shooting dead of John Carthy in Abbeylara, has granted legal representation to nine named…Sat Jan 11 2003 - 00:00
