Landfill rules are recycled after groups rubbish planThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has applied unprecedented conditions to a controversial landfill which was designed…Wed Jul 12 2000 - 01:00
RCSI launches world's first online training programme for surgeonsThe world's first online surgical training programme comes into service this month at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland…Mon Jul 10 2000 - 01:00
Convenience food rises in Irish dietThe current revolution in convenience, in the form of rocketing ready-to-eat meal consumption, is set to continue, according …Mon Jul 10 2000 - 01:00
Reasonable debate on biotechnology urgedThere is a "desperate need" for a reasonable debate on the use of biotechnology as it applies to foods, according to the EU Commissioner…Sat Jul 01 2000 - 01:00
TCD graduate played key roleThe British scientific community is justifiably proud of its contribution to the Human Genome ProjectSat Jul 01 2000 - 01:00
Call to end nuclear reprocessingBritain and France have been isolated by a decision calling for an end to nuclear reprocessing in Europe by 12 of the 15 signatory…Fri Jun 30 2000 - 01:00
UK scientists create a new, improved `Dolly'Scientists in Britain have taken a significant step beyond Dolly by creating the first sheep clones whose genes have been "selectively…Thu Jun 29 2000 - 01:00
Consumer overlooks food-label advice, say scientistsConsumers have heightened concerns about the safety of food yet frequently ignore advice on product labels, according to a leading…Sat Jun 24 2000 - 01:00
`Zero tolerance' policy needed to deal with threat of listeria, scientist claimsThere is a pressing need to have a "zero tolerance" policy with listeria bacteria which has been responsible for recent food …Thu Jun 22 2000 - 01:00
Scientists urged to co-operate more on food safety researchEuropean and US scientists should co-operate more on issues of food safety research in an effort to overcome differences of expert…Wed Jun 21 2000 - 01:00
WWF criticises nature sites listAlmost a quarter of Europe's important wildlife sites will not be protected under proposals put forward by European governments…Mon Jun 19 2000 - 01:00
Forestry holds the key to tackling global warmingIrish forests are expanding at such a significant rate they will prove to be one of the key ways to lock up more carbon dioxide…Mon Jun 19 2000 - 01:00
Britain's green grocer started out on a Welsh roadsideThe Iceland chairman, Malcolm Walker, has assumed the unofficial title of Britain's green grocer and signalled his supermarket…Sat Jun 17 2000 - 01:00
Germany to phase out its nuclear stations over 20 yearsThe single biggest retrenchment of the global nuclear industry has come with Germany's decision to phase out its 19 nuclear power…Fri Jun 16 2000 - 01:00
Supermarket group goes organic to promote more `responsible farming'The British supermarket group Iceland has bought up nearly 40 per cent of the world's organic vegetable crops to supply its customers…Thu Jun 15 2000 - 01:00
Environment groups oppose `green label' for Coillte for good forest managementThe State-sponsored forestry company, Coillte, should not be granted an internationally accepted "eco label" certifying that …Thu Jun 15 2000 - 01:00
Air pollution not the cause of cattle deathsThe Environmental Protection Agency has ruled out the possibility that some form of air pollution was responsible for a large…Wed Jun 14 2000 - 01:00
Ireland opposed to EU backing for nuclear fuelThe Government has spelt out its opposition to a move within the EU to endorse nuclear power as a "clean technology" option under…Tue Jun 13 2000 - 01:00
Scientists make health enhancing cheesesIrish breakthroughs in the production of low-fat and health-enhancing "pro-biotic" cheeses could revolutionise the role of cheese…Mon Jun 12 2000 - 01:00
Common bacterial infections rising sharply, figures showBacterial infections caused by campylobacter strains of bacteria continue to rise sharply, according to the latest Irish figures…Fri Jun 09 2000 - 01:00
Essay collection honours political philosopher Father Fergal O'ConnorThe philosopher Father Fergal O'Connor, who inspired UCD students for more than 30 years, has had a collection of essays on Irish…Thu Jun 08 2000 - 01:00
Trilucent breast implants withdrawnThe Department of Health has said less than a handful of women in the Republic have had Trilucent breast implants, which may …Thu Jun 08 2000 - 01:00
Publican group to get drink on webA group of more than 200 publicans, who are starting a "virtual wholesale company" to buy drinks products mostly through the …Mon Jun 05 2000 - 01:00
Fen survey seeks help from wildlife fansThe Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) has called on wildlife experts and enthusiasts throughout the State to provide…Mon Jun 05 2000 - 01:00
Call for all armed groups to disarmParamilitary groups have been called on to decommission all their weapons immediately by the outgoing Presbyterian Moderator, …Mon Jun 05 2000 - 01:00
Enfo gives tips on saving the planetThose wishing to make a meaningful contribution to a better environment by changing their lifestyle, particularly at home, will…Mon Jun 05 2000 - 01:00
EU food hygiene laws overhauledThe European Commission is about to finalise a radical overhaul of EU hygiene legislationSat Jun 03 2000 - 01:00
Expert suggests national dialogueThere should be "a national conversation" on the implications of biotechnology and GM foods within Irish society, with scientists…Fri Jun 02 2000 - 01:00
Urgent need for biotech research in farmingThere is an urgent need for Irish research institutions to become centrally involved in biotechnology as it applies in farming…Fri Jun 02 2000 - 01:00
GM food research ongoing, says HarneyThe introduction of GM foods throughout Europe had been very poorly managed, and issues of public safety remained to be addressed…Fri Jun 02 2000 - 01:00
Superquinn ensures its fresh chickens are antibiotic-freeThe supermarket group Superquinn is to ensure all its fresh chickens are traceable to their farm of origin and totally antibiotic…Thu Jun 01 2000 - 01:00
Unapproved GM-contaminated rape sown hereThe Department of Agriculture has admitted it planted oilseed rape only to discover it was accidentally contaminated by a genetically…Wed May 31 2000 - 01:00
Homeless people suffer higher drug abuse levelHigher levels of abuse of alcohol and drugs may be the reason homeless people in Dublin have much poorer health than their British…Wed May 31 2000 - 01:00
Groups want EU Habitats Directive implemented to save wildlife sitesFull and immediate enforcement of the EU Habitats Directive is needed to ensure Irish sites designated as Special Areas of Conservation…Mon May 29 2000 - 01:00
Teenagers see monitored GM foods as part of their futureIrish teenagers are not receptive to notions that GM foods are the creation of a modern-day Frankenstein.Fri May 26 2000 - 01:00
Contamination of non-GM crops widespread in Britain, says TDConcerns about genetically-modified material finding its way into non-GM crops have been vindicated by indications of widespread…Fri May 26 2000 - 01:00
O'Donoghue announces go-ahead for 700 more prison placesThe Government has sanctioned the construction of a further 700 closed prison places with support facilities, the Minister for…Thu May 25 2000 - 01:00
Well, holy God, now Dinny leaves `Glenroe'The RTE soap Glenroe has within a fortnight lost two of its leading actors following the announcement that Dinny (Joe Lynch) "…Thu May 25 2000 - 01:00
Farmers rewarded for landscape careTo indicate her family's commitment to preserving and enriching their part of the landscape, Ms Teresa Munnelly held her hands…Tue May 23 2000 - 01:00
EPA asked to check rapeseed oil after GM contaminationThe Environmental Protection Agency has been asked to check all Irish plantings and seed stores of rapeseed oil following accidental…Fri May 19 2000 - 01:00
US study raises new fears over dioxinsA long-awaited US study on the effects on dioxin chemicals contains strong indications that they may be 10 times more dangerous…Thu May 18 2000 - 01:00
Martin urged to stop water fluoridationPressure on the Government to commission research on the fluoridation of water has increased following calls from the Labour …Thu May 18 2000 - 01:00
EU accused of lax approach to GM foodsThe new EU testing regime for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in foods is not sufficiently stringent, according to a lawyer…Wed May 17 2000 - 01:00
Schoolchildren need training on food and hygieneYoung people are not sufficiently aware of food safety risks and good hygiene practices, according to a food microbiologist involved…Wed May 17 2000 - 01:00
EU court move on Irish water qualityThe persistent failure to ensure Irish drinking water meets EU standards, notably in rural areas, has resulted in the European…Mon May 15 2000 - 01:00
Federation set to fight for a sustained improvementWater has a place in the Irish psycheMon May 15 2000 - 01:00
Local authorities to be rated on quality of serviceThey may be frowned upon in education circles, but all local authorities are to be rated on a league-table basis.Sat May 13 2000 - 01:00
Dempsey to make local plan files available via InternetThe Internet is about to sweep through local government, and the planning system will be a prime target, the Minister for the…Sat May 13 2000 - 01:00
Tourists lax about health surveyA study of Irish holidaymakers has found careless attitudes which heighten the risk of serious illness while abroad, particularly…Thu May 11 2000 - 01:00
Waterways protection plan set to be expandedA radical approach being used to protect key Irish rivers and lakes is to be extended to all waters, the Minister for the Environment…Wed May 10 2000 - 01:00
