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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Irish move on Sellafield gains groundAn Irish move seeking an immediate end to reprocessing at Sellafield has received support among Nordic countriesWed May 10 2000 - 01:00
Group wants radical action to save wild salmonThe Government has gravely underestimated the decline in wild salmon and needs to initiate radical measures, including curbs …Tue May 09 2000 - 01:00
Elderly face malnutrition risk, agency report findsA combination of inappropriate food intake, chronic disease and disability places a substantial number of older Irish people …Thu May 04 2000 - 01:00
Biotechnology investment needs big boost to sustain growth, says reportLarge-scale and sustained investment in biotechnology is necessary if the Irish economy is to continue to maintain its dynamism…Wed May 03 2000 - 01:00
Research institutions combine to co-operate on biotechnology research over five yearsSix of the Republic's main research institutions have indicated their intention to co-operate on biotechnology research over …Wed May 03 2000 - 01:00
McKenna says GM label rules are not being implementedNew EU laws on labelling GM foods have not been implemented in Ireland, according to Green MEP Ms Patricia McKenna, and no sanction…Tue May 02 2000 - 01:00
Report seeks curbs on intensive farmingEnrichment of Irish lakes and rivers probably represents the most serious environmental pollution problem currently affecting…Fri Apr 28 2000 - 01:00
Radical measures needed to save lakes and riversIf there is to be any hope of arresting declining Irish water quality, growing air pollution in cities and poor waste management…Fri Apr 28 2000 - 01:00
Radical approach to waste problem needed, says reportThe Republic has no choice but to reverse the current trend of generating increasing quantities of refuse and "break the link…Fri Apr 28 2000 - 01:00
Road traffic is a `major contributor' to air pollutionRoad traffic is the greatest threat to urban air quality, with levels of nitrous oxides and particulate matter continuing to …Fri Apr 28 2000 - 01:00
`Worrying' increase in number of Dublin measles casesThe latest official figures show there were 40 measles cases reported within a week recently, further indication of a "worrying…Wed Mar 29 2000 - 01:00
Ireland and Denmark put pressure on SellafieldPressure on the British government to end reprocessing of nuclear fuel at the beleaguered Sellafield plant has further intensified…Tue Mar 28 2000 - 01:00
Denmark to turn up the heat on UKAs international concern about Sellafield mounts, Denmark's Environment Minister arrives in Dublin today to brief the Government…Mon Mar 27 2000 - 01:00
Biotech sector will bring jobs boostBy 2010, more than 40,000 jobs in the Republic will have a biotechnology component and there will be some 6,200 jobs in Irish…Fri Mar 24 2000 - 00:00
Netherlands and Republic join forces on biobusinessWhere many in Britain reacted with a growing sense of hysteria over the use of genetically modified (GM) organisms, particularly…Fri Mar 24 2000 - 00:00
Ireland doubles waste production and lags behind on recyclingWaste generated in the Republic has almost doubled to more than 80 million tonnes a year, according to an Environmental Protection…Thu Mar 23 2000 - 00:00
New EU limits on air pollution bring traffic curbs in cities a step closerAn Environmental Protection Agency report has confirmed that vehicular road use is increasing at such a rate that new EU limits…Fri Mar 17 2000 - 00:00
Aircraft to monitor pollution of lakesLight aircraft will soon be used to monitor lakes and check for pollution, following the success of a technique developed by …Thu Mar 16 2000 - 00:00
River pollution is worsening, two reports findState bodies, local industries, farmers and householders are responsible for increasing amounts of organic pollutants and nutrient…Tue Mar 14 2000 - 00:00
Director highlights information gapWater quality in the Liffey, Boyne and Suir, the most important rivers in the eastern half of the State, has worsened dramatically…Tue Mar 14 2000 - 00:00
Clean hands make litigation-free workFood-handlers, who are a critical presence in an increasing number of food outlets in the Republic, are set to benefit from what…Mon Mar 13 2000 - 00:00
Hazardous waste policy in disarray as Kilcock rejoicesThe search for a suitable location for an incinerator to process the Republic's growing amounts of hazardous waste is likely …Sat Mar 11 2000 - 00:00
Salmonella tracking laboratory opened in GalwayThe armoury needed to fight an increasing number of Irish foodpoisoning outbreaks has been significantly strengthened by the …Sat Mar 11 2000 - 00:00
Kilcock locals welcome rejection of incineratorThe people of Kilcock and representatives of the Irish bloodstock industry were united yesterday in welcoming An Bord Pleanala…Sat Mar 11 2000 - 00:00
McKenna warns EU about to approve three GM crop varietiesThe EU's expert group on genetically modified organisms is considering applications for the release of three new crop varieties…Thu Mar 09 2000 - 00:00
IBEC says waste disposal policies must be changedThe Republic's approach to dealing with its waste has to be radically and urgently changed and backed by a new management agency…Thu Mar 09 2000 - 00:00
Energy tax not environmentally of benefit - IBECEnergy taxes on industry to meet Irish obligations on the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gases would not deliver any significant…Wed Mar 08 2000 - 00:00
Energy recovery optionsIncineration of waste is a technology with widely differing forms and efficiencyWed Mar 08 2000 - 00:00
Galway councillor urges change to new east-west road routeThe National Roads Authority has been accused of adopting a blinkered attitude to new highways planned to link major urban centres…Tue Mar 07 2000 - 00:00
