Over 46,000 have penalty points on licenceOver 46,000 motorists have incurred penalty points since the scheme was introduced last November, it was announced today.Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
Blair denies 'sexing-up' dossier on Iraqi weaponsBritish Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair has denied claims by the BBC that his government "sexed up" a dossier on Iraq's weapons …Thu Aug 28 2003 - 01:00
Government's driving test policy condemnedThe Government's handling of the driver licensing crisis has been condemned as a shambles by the leading Opposition parties and…Thu Aug 21 2003 - 01:00
Over 80,000 Chili addicts to converge on SlaneOver 80,000 fans are set to converge on Slane for this weekend's concert featuring platinum-selling funk-punkers the Red Hot …Tue Aug 19 2003 - 01:00
Battle for nation's radio listeners remains deadlockedJNLR figures released today show the battle for the nation's radio listeners remains largely deadlocked, with few significant…Tue Aug 19 2003 - 01:00
Allo, monsieur. Can you 'elp me please?Emissions: Curtain opens to reveal stage designed to represent a tourist office somewhere in Dublin in late JulyWed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
Complaints over RTE coverage of Iraq war rejectedThe Broadcasting Complaints Commission has rejected two applications objecting to RTÉ's coverage of the Iraq war.Fri Aug 01 2003 - 01:00
RTE should have warned about comments, BCC rulesA complaint over the use of foul language and references to drug abuse in an interview with Eamon Dunphy by Gerry Ryan has been…Fri Aug 01 2003 - 01:00
SDLP's Attwood calls for RIR to be disbandedThe SDLP has called for the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) to be disbanded following yesterday's court case that found one of its…Fri Aug 01 2003 - 01:00
Carbon tax could raise €825m, claim GreensA €20 tax on each tonne of carbon fuels would generate €825 million for the State's coffers annually, the Green Party said today…Fri Aug 01 2003 - 01:00
Drivers urged to take care over Bank HolidayThe Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, and the Garda Síochána have urged motorists to be particularly careful over the Bank …Thu Jul 31 2003 - 01:00
Mahon unhappy with Lawlor's evidenceMr Liam Lawlor's evidence to Mahon tribunal could be about to land him in serious trouble if it decides he lied under oath.Thu Jul 31 2003 - 01:00
Defence to make final pleas in Colombia Three trialDefence lawyers representing the three Irishmen accused of training Marxist rebels in Colombia are due to make their final submissions…Thu Jul 31 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor may face prosecution over 'contradictory evidence'Former Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor may face prosecution over what the Mahon tribunal described this morning as "contradictory…Thu Jul 31 2003 - 01:00
Beaumont Hospital set for €25m refurbishmentA major refurbishment of Dublin's Beaumont Hospital, at a cost of €25 million, was announced by the Taoiseach today.Wed Jul 30 2003 - 01:00
Martin to decide on Neary inquiry in 'matter of weeks'It may be a number of weeks before a decision is made on establishing a public inquiry into Drogheda obstetrician Dr Michael …Wed Jul 30 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor denies using foreign lawyers to avoid MahonFormer Fianna Fáil TD, Mr Liam Lawlor, has denied an accusation he uses foreign solicitors firms in his business dealings to …Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor threatened with High Court over failure to complyThe former Fianna Fail TD, Mr Liam Lawlor has been given one last chance to comply with the Mahon tribunal or face a return to…Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
Mahon revisits 'blackmail' claims against LawlorFormer Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor has returned to the Mahon tribunal to face questioning over his alleged blackmailing of …Tue Jul 22 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor could earn €2.5m from Adamstown, tribunal hearsFormer Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor stands to earn at least €2Tue Jul 22 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor used fictitious firms for fake invoicesMr Liam Lawlor has admitted he had a list of fictitious companies through which he issued fake invoices to people who had given…Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
Mahon dismisses claim by Lawlor on lack of moneyThe chairman of the Mahon tribunal has dismissed a claim by Mr Liam Lawlor that he was unable to comply with orders of discovery…Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor admits 'false' invoice to hide paymentMr Liam Lawlor has conceded he concocted an invoice for £100,000 sterling in an effort to hide what was described as a "surreptitious…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor's financial dealings probed further by tribunalThe former Fianna Fail TD, Mr Liam Lawlor, has admitted that he never intended to repay two loans totalling £900,000 sterling…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor insists he never set out to block tribunalThrough a series of heated exchanges with the planning tribunal's legal team, Mr Liam Lawlor has again insisted he never set …Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Of Northern lights, and local airheadednessEmission Regular visitors to this little corner of sunshine will (hopefully) be pleased by the fact that I haven't been strapped…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor admits benefit of Liechtenstein bank accountMr Liam Lawlor has admitted to the Mahon tribunal that he was the sole beneficiary of a Liechtenstein bank account through which…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor denies attempting to mislead tribunalMr Liam Lawlor has begun his defence against accusations he deliberately tried to mislead the Planning Tribunal over the sale…Tue Jul 08 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor owes €1,000,000 in legal fees, tribunal hearsFormer Fianna Fáil TD, Mr Liam Lawlor, owes approximately €1,000,000 in legal fees arising from the inquiry into his financial…Tue Jul 08 2003 - 01:00
Clinton confident of peace after Drumcree marchThe fact the Drumcree march passed off peacefully is a positive sign the Belfast Agreement can be implemented in full, the former…Mon Jul 07 2003 - 01:00
Ireland steps up aid to AIDS sufferersIreland has become the world's third largest purchaser of AIDS drugs following the signing of a partnership between the Government…Mon Jul 07 2003 - 01:00
Ahern to meet Italian minister over Irish BoxThe unresolved issue of the Irish Box will be the subject of discussions planned in Rome tomorrow between the Minister for the…Mon Jul 07 2003 - 01:00
Over 300 acres of State land earmarked for social housesThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern has announced that over 300 acres of State land are to be used for building hundreds of houses under …Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
On the one road with some very angry truckersEmissions: Some people are never satisfiedWed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Irish application for Sellafield information rejectedThe OSPAR Tribunal in the Hague has rejected an Irish government application to compel Britain to provide it with confidential…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
TV programme prompted testimony - RupertThe chief prosecution witness against the alleged leader of the "Real IRA", Mr Michael McKevitt, said today he was convinced …Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Rupert to detail further contacts with McKevittThe chief prosecution witness in the trial of alleged "Real IRA" leader Mr Michael McKevitt will today outline further details…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Putting the 'man' in 'manual'Does your idea of quality time entail spending hours tinkering under the bonnet of your pride and joy, unmolested by such outside…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
McKevitt planned 'spectacular' after Omagh, court hearsThe alleged 'Real IRA' leader, Mr Michael McKevitt, was planning "a spectacular event that would overshadow Omagh", the Special…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Huge campaign of violence in Britain planned, court hearsThe bombing of London's Hammersmith Bridge in June 2002 was intended as the beginning to a massive campaign of violence in Britain…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
FBI agent tells McKevitt trial of Omagh bomb attack blunderDozens of people were killed in the Omagh bombing in August 1998 because Continuity IRA members parked their car bomb in the …Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
McKevitt trial hears of plot to smuggle semtex in toyAn FBI agent claimed today he was asked by a senior dissident republican to post a teddy bear filled with semtex from the United…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
Mystery donor gives €5m to University of LimerickA mystery Irish philanthropist has donated €5 million to the University of Limerick (UL) to develop its business school.Mon Jun 23 2003 - 01:00
Rupert felt infiltrating 'Real IRA' was 'morally acceptable'FBI agent Mr David Rupert infiltrated dissident republican groups and reported to US authorities after he decided it was "morally…Mon Jun 23 2003 - 01:00
Equality proceedings against Portmarnock Golf ClubThe Equality Authority has issued proceedings against Portmarnock Golf Club for excluding women from obtaining full membership…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Almost 23,000 incur penalty points since NovemberNearly 23,000 motorists have received penalty points since the system was introduced last November, figures released today show…Thu May 29 2003 - 01:00
James Plunkett dies in Dublin aged 83Dublin author James Plunkett, best known for his gritty novel Strumpet City, has died in a nursing home aged 83.Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
Study seeks better day-service use for elderlyThe Government is failing to take advantage of the huge benefits day care services can provide for elderly people, it was claimed…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
Cabinet agrees new plans to combat alcohol abuseThe Government has unveiled wide-ranging measures aimed at combating alcohol abuseTue May 27 2003 - 01:00
LRC to host talks on health doctors' strikeThe Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) and the Health Service Employers' Agency (HSEA) are to meet later this week for formal talks…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
