Dail motion may be 'unconstitutional'A Dáil resolution endorsing enlargement would be "unconstitutional" if Ireland rejected the Nice treaty a second time, Fine Gael…Sat Oct 12 2002 - 01:00
Roche denies smear tactics against No campaignThe Minister of State for Europe, Mr Dick Roche, has denied claims by Mr Justin Barrett that Fianna Fáil has been involved in…Sat Oct 12 2002 - 01:00
'No' vote boosts destructive forces - BrutonThe suggestion by No campaigners that smaller accession states to the EU would be grateful to Ireland if it rejected the Nice…Fri Oct 11 2002 - 01:00
Government's neutrality pledges worthless, says anti-military bodyGovernment assurances that Ireland would engage only in UN-mandated military operations if the Nice Treaty was ratified were "…Fri Oct 11 2002 - 01:00
State's economy would not suffer if treaty rejected, say GreensThe Green Party has rejected as "groundless" claims by the Yes campaign that Ireland would suffer economically if it rejected…Fri Oct 11 2002 - 01:00
Parents threaten to pull out of organs inquiryParents of children whose organs were retained by hospitals without their consent say they will cease co-operating with the Dunne…Thu Oct 10 2002 - 01:00
Gardai investigate missionary fraudThe Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation are investigating a bogus missionary appeal under which a number of religious institutions…Thu Oct 10 2002 - 01:00
Ahern urges no rush to judgment on SF raidThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has urged parties to the peace process not to rush to judgment over the police raids on Sinn Féin's …Tue Oct 08 2002 - 01:00
Ahern denies Government is avoiding Flood debateThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has rejected calls from the Opposition for him to further explain his decision to appoint Mr Ray Burke…Tue Oct 08 2002 - 01:00
Most inner-city residents willing to report drug crimesAlmost three-quarters of residents in Dublin's north inner city were more willing to report drug related crime following the …Tue Oct 08 2002 - 01:00
Flood report is a bestseller as nearly 25,000 soldCritically acclaimed for his punchy writing style and accessibility, Mr Justice Feargus Flood has recently gained a reputation…Mon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
Gap between rich and poor widensThe gap between rich and poor in Irish society has widened significantly, according to a Central Statistics Office survey of …Sat Oct 05 2002 - 01:00
Higgins warns of impact on public servicesPostal, electricity and water services could be "forcibly" privatised against Ireland's wishes if the Nice Treaty is ratified…Sat Oct 05 2002 - 01:00
Taoiseach criticised over GIS official's radio callThe Taoiseach must take "full responsibility" for the decision of a member of the Government Information Service (GIS) to defend…Sat Oct 05 2002 - 01:00
Refusal may be illegal - equality officialThe proprietor of the Kerry holiday village who refused accommodation to an Israeli family could face prosecution under equality…Thu Oct 03 2002 - 01:00
Higgins asks Ahern to explain RTE roleThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has been urged to explain, in light of the Flood tribunal interim report, his role in the cabinet decision…Thu Oct 03 2002 - 01:00
De Roiste not a victim-reportAn inquiry into the forced retirement of former Army Lieut Mr Dónal de Róiste more than 30 years ago has found no evidence to…Thu Oct 03 2002 - 01:00
25% feel unsafe out walking at nightA quarter of people in the Republic, and a third in Dublin, feel unsafe walking in their neighbourhoods after dark, according…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
RTE seeks an early move on TV licenceRTÉ has urged the Minister for Communications, Mr Ahern, to fully implement "at the earliest possible date" the index-linking…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
RTE gets hat-trick of Old Firm derbiesRTÉ has acquired the broadcasting rights to show live more than 12 Glasgow Celtic soccer matches for the remainder of the Scottish…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Garda arrested in armed robbery inquiryA 42-year-old garda, who had been on suspension from the force, was arrested yesterday by gardaí investigating a major armed …Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
FF deputy says Cabinet lacks 'decisive leadership'A Fianna Fáil backbench TD yesterday accused the Government of "lack of decisive leadership" and sending "a garbled, scrambled…Tue Oct 01 2002 - 01:00
Russborough's security to be discussed after latest robberyThe charitable trust in charge of the Beit collection at Russborough House is to meet on Thursday to discuss what measures can…Tue Oct 01 2002 - 01:00
Russborough security under review againSecurity arrangements at Russborough House, Co Wicklow, are once more under review after the fourth theft of art work from its…Mon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
Last-minute plea to save medieval castle siteEnvironmentalists have made a last-minute plea for the suspension of work on the final leg of the M50 motorway in south Dublin…Mon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
Paper to sue if libel damages are not refundedThe Sunday Independent has said it will sue Mr Joseph Murphy jnr if he refuses to refund the newspaper almost €70,000 in libel…Mon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
Disgraced Burke can claim pension of up to €70,000 a yearDisgraced former minister Ray Burke will continue to draw an Oireachtas pension of up to €70,000 a year despite his censure for…Sat Sept 28 2002 - 01:00
RTE to seek removal of radio ad limitsRTÉ is to seek the removal of radio advertising limits introduced by the disgraced former minister Mr Ray Burke, following the…Sat Sept 28 2002 - 01:00
Call for report on Lindsay tribunal to go to DPPThe Irish Haemophilia Society has called for the report of the Lindsay tribunal to be referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions…Mon Sept 16 2002 - 01:00
Centralised testing decision to be reviewedThe board of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service is to review its decision to centralise testing at its Dublin headquarters after…Thu Sept 12 2002 - 01:00
US embassy becomes focal point of Ireland's tributeFor security reasons, the event wasn't advertisedThu Sept 12 2002 - 01:00
Magnier and O'Brien take incinerator caseRacehorse trainer Mr Aidan O'Brien and Mr John Magnier's Coolmore Stud are to begin legal proceedings in the High Court tomorrow…Tue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
Parents protest at treatment of disabled children by the StateParents of children and young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities held separate protests in Counties Sligo and…Tue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
Lindsay report weak and limited, says victimMembers of the haemophilia community yesterday expressed disappointment at the report of the Lindsay tribunal, describing it …Sat Sept 07 2002 - 01:00
Blood service apologises for 'all death and injury' to victimsThe Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has apologised to haemophiliacs infected with HIV and hepatitis C through its blood…Fri Sept 06 2002 - 01:00
Garda to face closer scrutiny under new proposalsThe Garda Commissioner is to face regular scrutiny before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee over the handling of his budget…Thu Sept 05 2002 - 01:00
No camp accused of playing on 'unjustified fears'The chief executive of the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland has accused the No camp in the Nice Treaty referendum of displaying…Wed Sept 04 2002 - 01:00
Call for tax and welfare policies to tackle povertyTax and welfare policy in future needs to be "more balanced towards the less well-off", according to the director of the Combat…Wed Sept 04 2002 - 01:00
Gardai continue Galway death inquiryGardai investigating the death of a young man in Eyrecourt, Co Galway, two days ago have yet to rule out foul play.Wed Sept 04 2002 - 01:00
Farmers lift Drogheda blockade over shipment of wheatA two-day blockade by farmers against the landing of a large shipment of wheat at Drogheda port was lifted yesterday following…Tue Sept 03 2002 - 01:00
Butchers strike at store outlets in eastA pay dispute between butchers and management at Superquinn, which led to the closure of the company's flagship branch in Blackrock…Tue Sept 03 2002 - 01:00
Blood Bank donors being informed of hepatitis CThe Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has begun contacting 28 donors who were not immediately informed of positive test …Tue Sept 03 2002 - 01:00
Broadcasters back charter to make RTE accountableCommercial broadcasters have welcomed the recommendations of the Forum on Broadcasting which seek to make RTÉ more accountable…Sat Aug 31 2002 - 01:00
Mixed reaction to single broadcasting regulatorThe chief executive of the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI), Mr Michael O'Keeffe, has welcomed the forum's proposal for…Sat Aug 31 2002 - 01:00
Council urged not to destroy rare colony of breeding kittiwakes with cliff repairsWaterford County Council has been urged to reverse a decision to sanction cliff repairs at Dunmore East, which conservationists…Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Pilot killed in copter crash is namedThe helicopter pilot who died when his aircraft crashed into a mountain in Co Kerry on Wednesday night was named yesterday as…Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Scaling down of treatment procurement fund criticisedThe Government's decision to reduce its allocation to a new treatment procurement fund by €15 million proves the National Health…Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Illegal dump blamed for bullock's deathFingal County Council is investigating the suspected contamination of a stream bordering a new housing estate near Swords which…Thu Aug 29 2002 - 01:00
Minister to finalise sports on TV listThe Minister for Communications, Mr Ahern, will finalise a list of sporting and cultural events for designation under free-to…Thu Aug 29 2002 - 01:00
Planning laws 'cruel and unfair', says widowA widow suffering from arthritis and severe sciatica,whose planning permission to build a bungalow on her land was overturned…Wed Aug 28 2002 - 01:00
