Roadstone address used, banker saysMr Padraig Collery, the Guinness & Mahon banker who operated the Ansbacher accounts with the late Mr Des Traynor, has said…Sat Feb 06 1999 - 00:00
Dunne gave up to 40 cash cheques to executives every yearBonus cheques made out to cash and ranging in value between £3,000 and £7,000 were handed out by Mr Ben Dunne to Dunnes Stores…Fri Feb 05 1999 - 00:00
Money used for Haughey's benefitMr Charles Haughey has accepted that he benefited from a bank account into which six Dunnes Stores cheques, worth £32,200 in …Fri Feb 05 1999 - 00:00
Two home matches will make up to £20m for economyAn estimated £15£20 million (€19.05-€25Fri Feb 05 1999 - 00:00
I did not have liquid funds of £700,000, says DunneThe amount of money which Mr Charles Haughey had sought to clear his debts was considerably more than Mr Ben Dunne had within…Thu Feb 04 1999 - 00:00
Firm `wrote off' payments for HaugheyTwo payments totalling more than £500,000 for the benefit of Mr Charles Haughey were written off by Dunnes Stores five years …Thu Feb 04 1999 - 00:00
Dunne forgot £282,500 chequeMr Ben Dunne told the tribunal that he now accepted he must have authorised the payment of a £282,500 sterling cheque for the…Wed Feb 03 1999 - 00:00
Industrial action may escalate today at three State agenciesIndustrial action at the three State development agencies, Forfas, IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, is due to escalate tomorrow…Tue Feb 02 1999 - 00:00
Bruton cites literacy and numeracy issueThe Fine Gael leader, Mr John Bruton, has called for a major investment in literacy and numeracy programmes in order to help …Tue Feb 02 1999 - 00:00
Overdraft in excess of £250,000 was cleared overnightAn overdraft of more than £250,000 on an account held by Mr Charles JSat Jan 30 1999 - 00:00
Account given of payments connected to Haughey of almost £1 1/4mDetails of four payments connected to Mr Charles J. Haughey, totalling almost £1Fri Jan 29 1999 - 00:00
Plans for high-rise flats spark inner city protestSouth Dublin inner city residents held a street carnival demonstration on the site of a proposed apartment complex yesterday …Thu Jan 21 1999 - 00:00
Three cities report rise in Christmas tree recyclingMore than 18,000 Christmas trees have been shredded by Dublin Corporation since its festive recycling scheme started at the beginning…Thu Jan 21 1999 - 00:00
Relatives and patients back beleaguered hospital staffThere was some consolation for staff at Tallaght Hospital yesterday as they came to terms with the latest blow to their morale…Thu Jan 21 1999 - 00:00
Boorman denies Casey film planJohn Boorman, the award-winning film director, has denied media reports that he is planning to make a film about the Bishop Eamonn…Wed Jan 20 1999 - 00:00
Consultancy denies any pressure to water down rail safety reportInternational Risk Management Services, the British-based consultancy which carried out a controversial review of Irish rail …Tue Jan 19 1999 - 00:00
Safari adventures and world cruises are in big demandIt is not just the bargain end of the travel market which is booming, according to Irish travel agentsFri Jan 15 1999 - 00:00
Fewer stray horses in Dublin since introduction of licencesThe number of stray horses in Dublin has fallen by more than a third in the past year, to fewer than 1,000.Tue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Dublin's horse tradition could be wiped out, Finglas man claimsDespite the sharp decline in the number of horses wandering on Dublin's streets, the demand for ownership remains strongTue Jan 12 1999 - 00:00
Agency to open foreign offices in bid to fill vacancies in tourism industryA Killarney-based recruitment agency is to open offices in Sweden and Finland later this month in a drive to fill vacant positions…Mon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Long wait at Budget rewarded with family holiday in the sunAfter 48 hours queuing on Dublin's Baggot Street, Mr Seamus Carr was rewarded for his loyalty to Budget Travel yesterday with…Fri Jan 08 1999 - 00:00
Harney under pressure to publish reports on supply of Irish goods by TescoCalls have been made for the publication of two official reports, deemed confidential by the Government, on the supply of Irish…Wed Jan 06 1999 - 00:00
Constant fear on Ireland's standing within EuropeA constant fear that the EEC might overlook Ireland in its expansion plans characterised official correspondence on the Community…Sat Jan 02 1999 - 00:00
Winners all right at LeopardstownIt was hard to tell who was the happiest man at Leopardstown yesterday: J.PMon Dec 28 1998 - 00:00
Bill opens way for flotation of TelecomA key step towards the floatation of Telecom Eireann has been announced by the Minister for Public Enterprise, Ms O'RourkeWed Dec 23 1998 - 00:00
Army role in Mexico rights abuse allegedDisappearances are increasing in Mexico as a result of intensified military efforts against drug-trafficking, according to a …Wed Dec 16 1998 - 00:00
Tesco assurance to buy Irish goods under scrutinyTwenty months on from its acquisition of the Quinnsworth/Crazy Prices chain, Tesco Ireland still has some way to go to shake …Fri Dec 11 1998 - 00:00
`There doesn't seem to be as many Irish products as before'Despite the introduction of a new labelling system aimed at highlighting Tesco's commitment to Irish-produced goods, a perception…Fri Dec 11 1998 - 00:00
Rights violators `must be punished'The best way of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights is to ensure human rights violators are…Wed Dec 09 1998 - 00:00
The Irish top the list when it comes to signing for rightsWhere would you find Europe's most human rights-conscious people? Germany? Norway? Finland? No. BlanchardstownWed Dec 09 1998 - 00:00
Reports of asylum seeker `clear-out' denied by Department of JusticeThe Department of Justice has dismissed a suggestion it was preparing a pre-Christmas "clear-out" of asylum-seekersMon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00
Hospital apologises to family for son's post-mortem delayThe Mater Hospital in Dublin has apologised to the family of a young AIDS victim, whose body lay in the morgue for five days …Mon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00
Budget failed women on the issue of better child care, says QuinnThis year's Budget was a "setback for women" in that it failed to address the issue of child care or to provide a substantial…Mon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00
National Lottery celebrates 1,000th Lotto drawThe National Lottery celebrated its 1,000th Lotto draw at the weekend but failed to produce its 101st millionaire.Mon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00
Dublin Bus expands service for Christmas commutersDublin Bus is trying to entice customers onto its NiteLink service this Christmas with the rather smutty slogan "At the end of…Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00
Deportation threat for Polish tourist on second visit to Ireland this yearAgnieszka Perz's welcome was anything but warm when she arrived at Dublin Airport last week to begin a four-week holiday.Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00
Vietnamese, Bosnians to enter State under family reunification programmeThere has been a mixed response to a Department of Justice decision to approve a "final" reunification programme for Bosnian …Thu Dec 03 1998 - 00:00
Inquiry into ferry's impact on bay urgedThe Department of the Marine was urged yesterday to investigate the impact of Stena Line's HSS ferry on wave formations in Dublin…Thu Dec 03 1998 - 00:00
Both sides optimistic on Bus Eireann talksTalks between Bus Eireann unions and management are to resume today in an attempt to break the two-year deadlock over the introduction…Wed Dec 02 1998 - 00:00
Travellers on roadside site refused facilitiesA Traveller family which has been living for more than three months next to a busy Dublin dual carriageway has had a request …Wed Dec 02 1998 - 00:00
Rail unions agree to re-enter talksThe threat of any further disruptive action by rail workers has receded significantly after two unions agreed yesterday to reenter…Fri Nov 27 1998 - 00:00
Two supermen of flesh-pressing sweep `wonderful' DrumcondraWhen it comes to pressing the flesh, the Taoiseach is among the bestFri Nov 27 1998 - 00:00
Rail unions meet tomorrow to discuss tacticsRepresentatives of the two main rail workers' unions are to meet tomorrow to discuss whether to act further against CIE following…Wed Nov 25 1998 - 00:00
Delays early on, but strike disruption less than fearedDublin commuters had to endure disruption and traffic delays yesterday as the rail workers' unofficial strike brought thousands…Wed Nov 25 1998 - 00:00
Nine-day deadline for Lotto winnerA forgetful Lotto winner has just nine days to collect a £500,000 jackpot.Wed Nov 25 1998 - 00:00
Gridlock expected as 50,000 look for alternative transport during rail strikeGridlock is expected during peak times on Dublin roads today as up to 50,000 DART and suburban rail commuters face the possibility…Tue Nov 24 1998 - 00:00
Park and ride plan added to list of seasonal traffic goodiesUp to 10 per cent of car commuters are expected to switch to public transport this Christmas as a result of Operation Freeflow…Tue Nov 24 1998 - 00:00
Shoppers urged to use buying power to aid toy factory workersTrocaire and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions have urged shoppers to use their clout to seek improved conditions for workers…Tue Nov 24 1998 - 00:00
Doctor fined over income tax returnsA medical practitioner, a landlord and an accountancy firm were among 15 individuals and companies fined for failure to file …Sat Nov 21 1998 - 00:00
