Fears crop biotechnology could lead to `superweeds'Concern that gene biotechnology applied to agriculture could coincide with the arrival of "superweeds" and limit the benefits…Tue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
Night life will be out of this worldThe world of outer space and Saturn with its magnificent rings beckon those who stay on in the Phoenix Park after a fireworks…Tue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
No Irish entry in display of European foodMore than 200 foods unique to Europe went on display yesterday in DublinTue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
Ireland advised to invest heavily in technology to maintain job creationCountries maintaining high levels of employment creation are investing heavily in science and technologyTue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
Emphasis on link between science and businessScience Week Ireland 1997 intends ensuring the Celtic Tiger does not become an endangered species due to lack of investment in…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Dustin helps to catch them youngThe dramatic news was that Dustin the Turkey was lost somewhere in space, and E screens on Friday, but lost aboard a some mysterious…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Martian dust, molecules, and ants up for scrutinyEver wish to learn how ants drink from a raindrop without drowning in it? Ever wonder at the nature of Martian dust, or how Saturn…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Ireland warned on dangers of E coli outbreakIt may be simply a matter of luck that Ireland has not had outbreaks of potentially fatal E coli 0157 food poisoning, a food …Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
Safety monitoring of food improved, says firms' surveyThe Irish food industry has responded to food safety concerns by significantly improving production methods, according to a Teagasc…Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
Bureaucrats threaten cheese makers with blandnessIreland's farmhouse cheeses are stunningly goodFri Nov 07 1997 - 00:00
Producers will soon be liable for unsafe foodFarmers and primary producers of food throughout Europe will soon be liable if their produce is found to be unsafe under new …Fri Nov 07 1997 - 00:00
Pollution case adjourned over court clerk rulingThe recent High Court ruling ag ainst the manner of appointment of a district court clerk has led to the adjournment of a case…Wed Nov 05 1997 - 00:00
Information gaps must be filled on genetically altered food, meeting toldNew genetically modified foods - perhaps as many as several hundred - are about to enter the marketplace but gaps in scientific…Sat Oct 25 1997 - 01:00
Biotechnology workers accused of ignoring ethical issues - delegateThose working in biotechnology have been accused of ignoring for 25 years ethical issues associated with "the miracle" of genetic…Fri Oct 24 1997 - 01:00
Revolution on way in biotechnology, conference is toldThe information technology revolution will soon be matched in scale by biotechnology, which includes the use of genetically modified…Fri Oct 24 1997 - 01:00
Food safety head stresses need for poison detectionIreland needs to establish urgently a system for rapidly detecting sources of food poisoning, the new chief executive of the …Wed Oct 22 1997 - 01:00
Clean water restored to Co Kildare town after pollution of sourceAlmost 400 homes in Castledermot, Co Kildare, had their water supply restored yesterday after three days on an emergency supply…Wed Oct 22 1997 - 01:00
Salmon farms in west hit by parasiteA parasite has caused the loss of tens of thousands of salmon on fish farms along the west coast due to the recent "Indian summer…Tue Oct 21 1997 - 01:00
EPA denies Green Party's claim it is withholding test informationThe Environmental Protection Agency has denied a Green Party accusation that it is withholding information on test results on…Tue Oct 21 1997 - 01:00
Eight scientists call for further studies on effects of genetically modified foodThe case for a ban on production of genetically modified crops in Ireland has been strengthened by a call from a group of international…Mon Oct 20 1997 - 01:00
Global initiative `needed to control superbugs'A global initiative is required to control the spread of superbugs which are resistant to antibiotics and contaminating the food…Mon Oct 20 1997 - 01:00
Proposed £14bn tunnel link to Britain would be world's longestThe as yet unofficial prospectus suggests that Ireland, come the year 2010 or "a little" later, will no longer be an island nation…Mon Oct 20 1997 - 01:00
Move to increase irradiation use by food processors in USUS food processors have stepped-up their campaign to be allowed irradiate their products, particularly meat, in an effort to …Mon Oct 20 1997 - 01:00
Garda strategy fails to halt road deathsConcern is growing at the failure to reduce the carnage caused by traffic accidents as seven fatalities in the past 48 hours …Wed Oct 15 1997 - 01:00
Genetically modified crop growers challengedThose wishing to introduce genetically modified crops to Ireland have an obligation to show the technology is safe, according…Tue Oct 14 1997 - 01:00
Bacteria found to reduce cholesterolA research team based at University College Cork has developed a bacteria which when added to yoghurt results in a significant…Fri Oct 03 1997 - 01:00
Whey a top source of quality proteinWhat was once considered a nuisance by-product in the dairy industry has the potential to become one of the world's best sources…Thu Oct 02 1997 - 01:00
Teenage boys now more likely to have calcium deficiencyTeenage boys who are increasingly abandoning milk and dairy foods for soft drinks are beginning to show signs of severe calcium…Thu Oct 02 1997 - 01:00
`Functional foods' could lead consumers to reappraise dairy and meat productsThe arrival of a new generation of foods with tangible health benefits is likely to lead to a reappraisal of dairy and even meat…Thu Oct 02 1997 - 01:00
Consumers ready for positive health foods, conference toldAfter years of being bombarded with negative health messages, such as cut out fat, cholesterol and sodium from the diet, consumers…Wed Oct 01 1997 - 01:00
McKenna praises genetic beet crop sabotageEnvironmental activists who dug up and destroyed Ireland's first crops of genetically engineered sugar beet "deserve full praise…Wed Oct 01 1997 - 01:00
600% cost overruns on pool building projects criticisedControls on the costs of building public swimming pools have been criticised after some projects sanctioned by the Department…Wed Oct 01 1997 - 01:00
Financial practices of local councils criticisedLocal authorities, which in 1996 received £851 million in State funding, have been criticised for poor financial practices, excessive…Wed Oct 01 1997 - 01:00
IFA commits itself to water protectionThe country's largest farming organisation has committed itself to protection of water through a new scheme designed to ensure…Wed Oct 01 1997 - 01:00
Self-styled environmental group claims sabotage of genetically modified sugar beetA group calling itself the Gaelic Earth Liberation Front has sabotaged the first genetically modified crop grown in this country…Tue Sept 30 1997 - 01:00
French claim on cattle rejectedThe Department of Agriculture said it is not aware of any Irish case of cattle being injected with rat poison to mask the use…Tue Sept 30 1997 - 01:00
UCG develops test for rapid detection of TB and HIVA test that can rapidly detect infections such as TB and HIV has been devised by scientists attached to University College, Galway…Tue Sept 30 1997 - 01:00
Recommendations to reduce cancer risksEating more food of plant origin and less of animal origin can bring significant reduction in incidence of cancerMon Sept 29 1997 - 01:00
Greenpeace promises it will support new Irish environmental groupGreenpeace International has denied it has pulled the plug on its branch in IrelandMon Sept 29 1997 - 01:00
Study links meat to cancer risksFood and drink are the most important influences on the risk of cancer, according to an international study published by the …Mon Sept 29 1997 - 01:00
Sutherland defines link between business and human rightsWithout business and development, fundamental human rights could not be secured, the former EU commissioner, Mr Peter Sutherland…Sat Sept 27 1997 - 01:00
The Irish At WimbledonSir, - I note that the eye-catching publicity for the Collins Barracks Museum is headlined "Irishman Wins Wimbledon"Sat Sept 27 1997 - 01:00
Reduce average red meat consumption, report warnsAverage consumption of red and processed meat should be reduced, one of Britain's most important scientific committees has urged…Fri Sept 26 1997 - 01:00
SE motorway study rules out all alternative route optionsAll alternative route options for the proposed £91 million South Eastern Motorway, including the possibility of tunnelling under…Thu Sept 25 1997 - 01:00
Anglers go to Europe to protect lakes and riversNew anti-water pollution initiatives are doomed if they are not reinforced by an environmental tax on phosphate fertilisers, …Thu Sept 25 1997 - 01:00
Vets call on State to back food safety planThe controversial new food assurance scheme announced by the country's four veterinary organisations to ensure that "food right…Wed Sept 24 1997 - 01:00
Licensing may be needed to counter phosphate pollution, warns TeagascTeagasc, the farm advisory body, has warned farmers that fertiliser application on land may soon be licensed because of damage…Tue Sept 23 1997 - 01:00
Salmon farmers criticise research on increasing sea trout as misdirectedIrish research efforts to protect the sea trout species and restore its stock numbers are misdirected and a waste of taxpayers…Tue Sept 23 1997 - 01:00
Manufacturer dismisses health risk from wood substituteThe only major manufacturer in Ireland of a highly successful wood substitute known as medium-density fibreboard has dismissed…Tue Sept 23 1997 - 01:00
Science medal for TCD expertA mathematician from Trinity College, Dublin, who helped chart the characteristics of newly discovered forms of sub-atomic matter…Mon Sept 22 1997 - 01:00
