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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
US to get evidence justifying EU health ban on beefThe EU is about to present the US with scientific evidence which it claims justifies its refusal to allow hormone-treated American…Wed May 05 1999 - 01:00
Anti-GM groups opt to join Dempsey debateThe dates for two debates on GM foods involving representatives of the biotech industry, academics and non-governmental organisations…Tue May 04 1999 - 01:00
Monsanto claims organic lobby stirs GM fears to protect marketFears about GM foods are being unnecessarily increased by the organic farming and organic wholefood lobbies who feel their niche…Tue May 04 1999 - 01:00
Food seminar told of shoppers' concern for animalsConsumers are so demanding that providing safe, high-quality food is no longer sufficientFri Apr 30 1999 - 01:00
Food seminar is told of shoppers' concern for animalsConsumers are so demanding that providing safe, high-quality food is no longer sufficientFri Apr 30 1999 - 01:00
Scientist calls for public to have input on policy in science issuesCitizen juries to enable the public to fully participate in setting policy on controversial issues of science such as GM foods…Fri Apr 30 1999 - 01:00
EU committee backs US beef banThe EU veterinary committee has backed a European Commission call for a ban on US beef from June 15th, greatly increasing the…Thu Apr 29 1999 - 01:00
Public `confused' over GM foodsIrish consumers are being subjected to a continuous barrage of rhetoric "proclaiming contradictory and irreconcilable views on…Wed Apr 28 1999 - 01:00
Study reveals ethical concerns among public over GM foodsThe Government's current consultation process on genetically modified organisms risks excluding important social and ethical …Wed Apr 28 1999 - 01:00
Canadian cartographer uncovers the hidden secret of Knowth moon carvingsThe megalithic tombs of Knowth have revealed another secret, thanks to the intuition of a Canadian cartographerWed Apr 28 1999 - 01:00
Irish research cooks up the perfect steakDiscerning meat-eaters of Europe can look forward to tucking into "the designer steak" made in response to their exact demands…Thu Apr 22 1999 - 01:00
Draining of Curragh Aquifer is key concernPollardstown Fen is a designated Special Area of Conservation under EU legislationThu Apr 22 1999 - 01:00
Earth Week series of events promotes care for the planetThe environmental pressure group Voice is helping to stage a series of events throughout Ireland, North and South, to mark Earth…Mon Apr 19 1999 - 01:00
Unions show growing frustration at Partnership 2000 pay dealsTwo prominent trade unions have issued strong warnings to the Government that any replacement for the Partnership 2000 agreement…Mon Apr 19 1999 - 01:00
Project to combat river pollution launchedOne of the most significant initiatives to counter river pollution and improve water quality in the Liffey, Boyne and Suir has…Sat Apr 17 1999 - 01:00
Dempsey moves to include GM opponents in debatethe Minister for the Environment, Mr Dempsey, is set to get 19 organisations - all opponents of genetically modified foods - …Fri Apr 16 1999 - 01:00
What exactly is E.coli 0157?In 1982 scientists discovered a mutation whereby genetic material from a Shigella bacterium (which causes dysentery) merged spontaneously…Thu Apr 15 1999 - 01:00
Food Safety Authority issues advice to minimise risk of contaminationThose involved at each point in the food chain have specific responsibilities in ensuring EThu Apr 15 1999 - 01:00
Report stresses deadly nature of E.coli 0157The dramatic increase in Irish cases of EThu Apr 15 1999 - 01:00
Radical response urged as E. coli 0157 cases rise sharplyRadical measures to control the threat of potentially fatal EWed Apr 14 1999 - 01:00
