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
Nuclear ships linked to new role for SellafieldThe environmental group Greenpeace has warned the Government to take much stronger action to prevent shipment of nuclear fuel…Sat Jul 10 1999 - 01:00
Claims on GM crop yields rejectedThe environmental group, Genetic Concern, has disputed claims by biotech companies that GM crops lead to increased yields and…Fri Jul 09 1999 - 01:00
Farmers warned of liability for defective or contaminated foodFood producers and farmers have to face up to a new world where they will be held liable if they generate defective produce under…Thu Jul 08 1999 - 01:00
Energy campaign launchedEurope is beginning to show it is serious about a move to greater renewable energy development with the launch of a campaign …Thu Jul 08 1999 - 01:00
Public urged to use phosphate-free detergentsA switch by consumers to phosphate-free detergents would quickly lead to significant improvement in Irish freshwater, which is…Tue Jul 06 1999 - 01:00
Cattle growth hormone ban likely to continueThe failure by governments to agree on standards for the controversial growth hormone, bovine somatrophin (BST), is likely to…Tue Jul 06 1999 - 01:00
Media role in countering culture of public service secrecy stressedThe importance of the media in bringing information into the public domain has been underlined by Information CommissionerFri Jul 02 1999 - 01:00
Inland waterways potential `not being fully recognised'Ireland's inland waterways are not being used to their full potential, according to the Heritage CouncilThu Jul 01 1999 - 01:00
Proposals to revitalise rural watersThe Heritage Council has presented a series of recommendations to the Government on projects to improve Ireland's inland waterway…Thu Jul 01 1999 - 01:00
Ireland out of line with general trend toward river pollution reduction in EU, report notesIreland contrasts starkly with the rest of the EU, which is finally showing signs of reduced river pollution, particularly that…Wed Jun 30 1999 - 01:00
Stringent rules in national plan for safer beefThe Cabinet has approved the terms of a National Beef Assurance Scheme, which will guarantee full traceability of all Irish beef…Wed Jun 30 1999 - 01:00
Increase in cars main EU pollution threat, says reportGrowth in transport, notably car use, is set to become the single biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in EuropeWed Jun 30 1999 - 01:00
EU to bring in moratorium on the approval of new GM foodsIn a dramatic and unexpected move, the EU has declared its intent to introduce a moratorium on the approval of new GM food products…Fri Jun 25 1999 - 01:00
EU conflict on GM foods moratoriumThe issue of a moratorium on the release of any new GM crops in Europe pending a radical overhaul of EU regulations is set to…Thu Jun 24 1999 - 01:00
Seven-year-old Ian Reddin's food poisoning put family life on holdWhile "food poisoning" once meant a 24hour bout of vomiting and diarrhoea, many of the current generation of food-poisoning microbes…Mon Jun 07 1999 - 01:00
Organic farming `less productive'Commercial organic farming is the greatest threat to biodiversity, and not genetically modified crops as is repeatedly claimed…Fri Jun 04 1999 - 01:00
Debate format defended after protest boycott by opponentsThe independent chairman of the national consultation process on genetically modified foods has strongly defended the format …Fri Jun 04 1999 - 01:00
Department in alert after poultry scandal in BelgiumThe Department of Agriculture has moved quickly to locate and detain all Belgian poultry and egg produce in circulation in the…Thu Jun 03 1999 - 01:00
Opponents of GM foods walk out of consultation talks with GovernmentThe Government's consultation process on genetically-modified foods has been derailed by the withdrawal of 19 organisations, …Thu Jun 03 1999 - 01:00
Groups may opt out of GM foods debateThere are strong indications that 19 non-governmental organisations, who are opposed to the way genetically-engineered foods …Wed Jun 02 1999 - 01:00
`Up to 10,000' may be impotent due to smokingSmoking can cause impotence, according to a report to be published today by the British Medical Association.Wed Jun 02 1999 - 01:00
Courage to protect rivers is `lacking'Over-reliance on voluntary measures and guidelines to protect Irish rivers and lakes is inadequate in the face of unrelenting…Mon May 31 1999 - 01:00
Safety risks warning on `ready-to-go' mealsThe mushrooming of Irish outlets selling "ready-to-go" foods, with their emphasis on convenience, is threatening the ability …Sat May 29 1999 - 01:00
Biotech industry `key sector of economy'Biotechnology, including the development of GM food products, is a key sector to the Irish economy, and needs to be fully embraced…Wed May 26 1999 - 01:00
Report on bathing waters finds reduction in qualityA report on Irish bathing waters, details of which will be published today by the Environmental Protection Agency, notes a deterioration…Tue May 25 1999 - 01:00
Mobile phones linked to brain tumoursBoth Eircell and Esat Digifone, who between them supply mobile phone services to almost one million Irish users, have declined…Tue May 25 1999 - 01:00
Controls to help tackle `superbugs'Putting stringent controls in place to deal with notorious foodborne microbes such as ESat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Two seats Dublin aim of LabourIt was all sweetness between the runners, and bold prediction of two seats in the capital, when the Labour Party officially marked…Fri May 21 1999 - 01:00
Biotechnology agency reports successful yearThe Irish agency which aims to commercialise biotechnology opportunities, BioResearch Ireland, has reported a successful year…Fri May 21 1999 - 01:00
EPA report finds unrelenting decline in freshwater qualityThe most comprehensive report conducted on Irish rivers, lakes and coastal waters records further evidence of an almost unrelenting…Thu May 20 1999 - 01:00
Call for stringent pollution controlsThe latest Environmental Protection Agency report on water quality highlights the need for even more stringent measures to curb…Thu May 20 1999 - 01:00
Report warns of slurry and fertilisersThe worrying increase in slight and moderate pollution of Irish rivers between 1995 and 1997 is mainly due to manures, slurries…Thu May 20 1999 - 01:00
Cancer rate is not related to red meat intake, expert saysClaims that eating red meat leads to increased rates of some forms of cancer do not stand up, and have seriously set back healthy…Wed May 19 1999 - 01:00
World has reached production peak, environmentalist World Meat Congress warnsThe world's oceans and range-lands have reached their production limit and can no longer satisfy increasing demands for animal…Wed May 19 1999 - 01:00
BMA wants moratorium on GM crops while potential risks are examinedThe British Medical Association has called for an "open-ended" moratorium on the commercial planting of GM crops because of its…Tue May 18 1999 - 01:00
Scientist rallies behind Genetic Concern in build-up to GM debateOne of the most prominent scientists against genetically-modified foods is to provide his expertise to the Irish campaign group…Mon May 17 1999 - 01:00
New environmental standards introduced in State forestsThe State forestry company, Coillte, has committed itself to operating its forests, some 6 per cent of land in the Republic, …Sat May 15 1999 - 01:00
Threat of trade war over beef increasesThe likelihood of a new trade war between the US and the EU increased yesterday after a deadline passed after which Europe was…Fri May 14 1999 - 01:00
GM foods as safe as conventional counterparts, food safety report saysThe "key message" is that GM foods on sale in Ireland are as safe as their conventionally-grown counterparts, according to a …Thu May 13 1999 - 01:00
GM foods on sale are not a health risk, says reportNo genetically-modified food on sale in Ireland or the EU poses a health risk, according to a report to be issued by the Food…Wed May 12 1999 - 01:00
Nostalgia-rich foods at riskA sudden price hike for vacuum-packed Irish bacon and sausages may be the harbinger of a transatlantic trade warSat May 08 1999 - 01:00
Unit at hospital affected by virus is closedSevere restrictions on patients and the public at a Dublin hospital have been enforced in an attempt to control the spread of…Sat May 08 1999 - 01:00
Latest GM foods `to benefit the consumer'Commercial production of a soya bean with reduced cholesterol is to begin in the US this yearSat May 08 1999 - 01:00
Agriculture `is main offender on emissions'A new study of potential pollution sources has identified agriculture as the economic activity posing the biggest environmental…Thu May 06 1999 - 01:00
Many bacon product labels `in breach of regulations'The consumer's entitlement to properly labelled bacon products is being flouted by many Irish supermarkets, according to the …Thu May 06 1999 - 01:00
