Overprescribing of antibiotics condemnedThe new National Disease Surveillance Centre (NDSC) has warned that over-prescribing of antibiotics, both in the treatment of…Fri Oct 15 1999 - 01:00
Food writer challenges Government to justify endorsement of GM foodsFood writer and top chef Darina Allen has challenged the Government to provide proof justifying its strong endorsement of GM …Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00
Biologist warns against unscientific `pseudo ban' on GM foods in EuropeThe world is entering a new phase with the mass release of GM crops, which necessitates care but not any form of "pseudo ban" …Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00
No reasons found to ban GM foods, report saysThere is no evidence to justify an Irish ban on GM foods on environmental or human health grounds, an independent panel has informed…Sat Oct 09 1999 - 01:00
Rechecks of nuclear plant procedures urgedThe European Parliament has called on the EU to re-examine procedures at European nuclear installations, and to factor in more…Fri Oct 08 1999 - 01:00
Government is accused on `greenhouse' gasesThe Government is showing "scant regard" for its legally-binding commitments to reduce "greenhouse" gases, an Irish MEP, Ms Avril…Thu Oct 07 1999 - 01:00
Turkish `democratic deficit' impedes hopes of joining EUTurkey's hopes of early accession to the EU have received a setback as the European Parliament has not backed moves to give it…Thu Oct 07 1999 - 01:00
MEPs unite in seeking higher standards of food safetyIf EU attempts to put food safety policy on a surer footing are to succeed, monitoring of foods has to increase and powers of…Wed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00
EU plans food agency to regain trustThe EU is to attempt to win back consumer confidence in food by setting-up an independent European food agency, EU Commission…Wed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00
Anti-GM food scientist may yet have reputation savedIf one was to accept the verdict of British newspapers, which have campaigned against genetically modified (GM) foods, the scientist…Tue Oct 05 1999 - 01:00
Teagasc calls for research on GM foodsConsumers will remain gravely suspicious of GM foods until their benefits are backed by much more independent research, according…Wed Sept 29 1999 - 01:00
Ahern queried on GM crop lobbyingThe Taoiseach has been asked to respond to allegations that the Government was persuaded last year by senior figures in the US…Mon Sept 27 1999 - 01:00
Ovary transplant could reverse menopauseA new ovary transplant procedure may offer a way to reverse the menopause, correct some cases of infertility, halt the effects…Fri Sept 24 1999 - 01:00
ESB bill `tariff' set to boost renewable energyESB customers from next year will have an opportunity to display their "green" credentials by agreeing to pay a small amount …Fri Sept 24 1999 - 01:00
Anger in Silvermines as council prepares to allow draining of mineThe people of Silvermines have failed in their first attempt at stopping the conversion of a disused mine in their area into …Thu Sept 23 1999 - 01:00
UK stands by advice that adults should eat oily fishDespite a study in the UK confirming a build-up of the toxic pollutant dioxin in oily fish, and to a lesser extent in fish fingers…Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
New `green taxes' on energy agendaA series of "green tax" options to reduce Ireland's rapidly increasing energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are outlined…Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
Loss of plant species threatens medical cures, says studyWidespread losses of plant species and varieties are not only eroding the foundations of agricultural productivity but also threatening…Mon Sept 20 1999 - 01:00
Self-policing regime for meat plants on wayAll meat processing plants will be required from next year to have their own comprehensive testing systems to trace any prohibited…Mon Sept 20 1999 - 01:00
Green Paper may herald increased taxes on energy useTHE case for new energy taxes will be considerably strengthened with the publication by the Government later today of a Green…Mon Sept 20 1999 - 01:00
Ethanol targeted as fuel alternativeMr Noel McMullan (left) managing director of Maxol, Dr Dennis Schuetzie, director, research and technology, Ford Asia Pacific…Sat Sept 18 1999 - 01:00
Essay on molecules wins RIA chemistry contestA fifth-year student at St Joseph of Cluny Secondary School, Killiney, Co Dublin, has won the 1999 Royal Irish Academy Chemistry…Thu Sept 16 1999 - 01:00
Government reminded of pledges to fight litterThe litter strewn along our city streets is a national scandal.Thu Sept 16 1999 - 01:00
Irish scientists do not favour GM food banA survey has found that 80 per cent of scientists working in Irish universities do not favour a ban on GM foodsThu Sept 16 1999 - 01:00
Incinerator needed to deal with hazardous waste, says EPAThe extent of hazardous waste generated in Ireland indicates an urgent need for a purpose-built incinerator and new landfill …Wed Sept 15 1999 - 01:00
GMO lobbyists say supermarket promise can't be keptClaims by supermarkets that they will be able to supply food that does not contain genetically modified organisms will not stand…Tue Sept 14 1999 - 01:00
Research paves way for `tailor-made' proteinsResearch further confirming that cells operate the biological equivalent of an electronics system when engineering new proteins…Mon Sept 13 1999 - 01:00
Sour milk problem in Dublin blamed on `high humidity'One of the State's largest milk suppliers, Avonmore, confirmed it has had a problem over the past week in Dublin with some of…Fri Sept 10 1999 - 01:00
Scientist insists EU backs funding of GM food researchThe EU is not backing off from the funding of biotechnology research because of the controversy surrounding genetically modified…Fri Sept 10 1999 - 01:00
Government accepts its conservation areas list is inadequateThe Government has admitted its published list of proposed Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for Ireland is insufficient, …Fri Sept 10 1999 - 01:00
High fruit and vegetable intake `can help to prevent cancers'Some of the most common cancers are preventable, and simply changing the diet can play a pivotal role in reducing the risk of…Thu Sept 09 1999 - 01:00
Taking broccoli pill may help prevent cancerPopping the broccoli pill should soon prove to be prudent for people with a genetic predisposition to certain types of cancer…Wed Sept 08 1999 - 01:00
Church in Ireland `not supportive of science'Ireland had produced many distinguished scientists but, historically, a dominant church had not been supportive of science, a…Wed Sept 08 1999 - 01:00
MEPs expected to query Byrne on food safety, plans for agencyIreland's new European Commissioner, Mr David Byrne, will be expected today to outline in detail his policies on food safety, …Fri Sept 03 1999 - 01:00
Conservationists challenge list of designated wildlife sitesFar too few vulnerable Irish habitats are being designated by the Government as special areas of conservation (SACs), leading…Thu Sept 02 1999 - 01:00
Irish infants are being given solids too earlyMany Irish babies are being fed solid food far too early after birth, are often weaned onto cow's milk too soon or are taking…Tue Aug 31 1999 - 01:00
Monsanto beet trial site is damaged by chemicalAbout 60 per cent of a Monsanto sugar beet trial site in Co Wexford has been contaminated by the spraying of a petrol-based chemical…Fri Aug 06 1999 - 01:00
US company launches wheat disease remedyThe US company Monsanto has chosen Ireland for the world launch of its latest product: a fungicide for use against a previously…Fri Aug 06 1999 - 01:00
Anti-GM crusade enters supermarketBombardment of consumers with messages about the food they eat took on a new dimension yesterday as Genetic Concern brought its…Thu Aug 05 1999 - 01:00
Food inspection services are found to be inadequateThe major task of transferring responsibility for food safety enforcement from 48 agencies to the new Food Safety Authority of…Mon Aug 02 1999 - 01:00
Superquinn to allow guided GM food tourSuperquinn is to allow the campaign group Genetic Concern give guided tours through one of its Dublin outlets and speak to customers…Sat Jul 31 1999 - 01:00
Call for changes to EU proposals on foodstuffsNew EU regulations which class horses, even racing thoroughbreds, as food could cause serious problems for the equine industry…Mon Jul 19 1999 - 01:00
Americans are `more positive' about GM foods than EuropeansEuropeans' suspicions about GM foods have been shown to be more deep-rooted than commonly perceived and they do not coincide …Mon Jul 19 1999 - 01:00
BNFL gives reassurance on nuclear fuel casksThe ships which will soon begin transporting 100-tonne casks containing nuclear fuel from Sellafield through the Irish Sea to…Fri Jul 16 1999 - 01:00
Checks on imported chicken soughtThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is to be asked to determine if it is satisfied with the quality of large volumes …Fri Jul 16 1999 - 01:00
Study of GM foods plannedThe US administration has announced plans to study the long-term impact of GM foods on the environmentThu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
Problems of the environment are intensifying - EPAEnvironmental problems are intensifying with economic growth and could gravely undermine Ireland's "tiger economy", according…Thu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
DNA test a most significant advanceDNA fingerprinting, which operates on the premise that every human's genetic make-up is unique, is the most significant advance…Wed Jul 14 1999 - 01:00
Irish food firms targeted for US trade sanctionsThe hit-list of Irish food companies whose exports to the US will be subjected to 100 per cent tariffs in the latest twist in…Wed Jul 14 1999 - 01:00
Increase in numbers of pesticides brings urgent call for more effective monitoringThe latest report from the Pesticide Control Service suggests an urgent need to ensure effective monitoring of pesticides in …Mon Jul 12 1999 - 01:00
