Students threaten to escalate fees protestsThe Union of Students in Ireland (USI) president said today he would tell the Garda Commissioner he can no longer control militant…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Two Irish climbers reach summit of EverestTwo Irish climbers have reached the summit of Mount Everest in Tibet.Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
ICTU considers pickets at health board hospitalsThe Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) met this morning to discuss a submission from the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) …Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
Five still questioned over Co Cavan shootoutFive of the six people arrested in connection with a shootout and weapons find at a house in Virginia, Co Cavan on Monday night…Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
Seven police officers hurt in Belfast car chaseSeven police officers were injured last night during the arrest of a suspected drink driver in west Belfast.Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
A jammer's guide to Dublin 62EMISSIONS: The current commuting series in The Irish Times has thrown up some startling factsWed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Lydon tried to mislead FF inquiry, Flood toldSenator Don Lydon has been accused at the Flood tribunal of deliberately trying to mislead an internal Fianna Fáil inquiry in…Fri May 02 2003 - 01:00
Scuffle over cheque 'stupid', Lydon tells FloodFianna Fáil senator Mr Don Lydon today laughed off as "stupid" an incident in which he tried to grab a cheque paid by a developer…Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
Michael Smurfit gave Lydon £5,000 for electionMr Michael Smurfit is one of two men who gave Senator Don Lydon cheques for £5,000 to help finance his Seanad election campaign…Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
Councillors' votes were not bought, Lydon claimsDublin County councillors habitually accepted money from lobbyists and developers hoping to secure planning favours and then …Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
Motion to rezone land against advice, Flood toldA 1992 motion to rezone 108 acres at Carrickmines, Co Dublin for industrial use was proposed despite strong recommendations from…Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Lydon denies accepting bribe from DunlopSenator Don Lydon has denied asking Mr Frank Dunlop for a £5,000 bribe in return for supporting a motion to rezone lands owned…Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Tanaiste 'regrets' Clonmel Special Olympics banThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, said this morning she regretted the "premature" decision by Clonmel town councillors to turn away the…Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Tribunals have led to cut in donations, Flood toldThe work of the various tribunals has brought a near-end to politicians receiving donations for election campaigns, according…Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
Dunlop 'told' councillors how to vote, Flood hearsFianna Fáil senator Don Lydon told the Flood Tribunal of seeing the lobbyist Mr Frank Dunlop standing outside the Dublin County…Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
Lydon dismisses Dunlop's 'crazy' phonetap claimsFianna Fáil senator Mr Don Lydon has dismissed as "crazy" a claim he warned Mr Frank Dunlop the Flood tribunal was tapping his…Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
IMO members may escalate strike after Martin commentsMembers of the Irish Medical Organisation have said they may join industrial action by public health doctors after being angered…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
Martin urges striking doctors to return to Labour CourtThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, has urged all sides to return to the Labour Court in an effort to resolve the ongoing public…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
On yer scooter!EMISSIONS: Oh dear. Our lovelyBoys in Blue really have a knack of shooting themselves in the proverbial footWed Apr 23 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach calls for calm after blueprint decisionThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has warned the pro-Agreement parties in Northern Ireland to remain "cool and calm" following the decision…Thu Apr 10 2003 - 01:00
Ahern, Blair insist on 'clarity' in peace processThe Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister have insisted this evening that there must be "complete clarity and confidence" …Thu Apr 10 2003 - 01:00
North parties gear up for unveiling of blueprintFinal talks are continuing behind the scenes today ahead of tomorrow's unveiling of a blueprint for the implementation of the…Wed Apr 09 2003 - 01:00
SF hands letter to Bush, Blair opposing warSinn Féin president Mr Gerry Adams has given US President George W Bush and British Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair a letter detailing…Tue Apr 08 2003 - 01:00
North parties upbeat on Bush input in processPro-Agreement parties in the North have generally welcomed efforts by US President George W Bush to put the peace process back…Tue Apr 08 2003 - 01:00
Adams insists no NI deal has been done yetThe Sinn Féin leader Mr Gerry Adams has insisted that, despite speculation, "no deal has been done" on the Northern Ireland peace…Tue Apr 08 2003 - 01:00
Gardai free anti-war protesters held in Dail protestThe two anti-war protesters arrested outside the Dáil last night have been released from Garda custody.Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
High Court rejects McCabe case release bidsTwo men involved in the robbery that led to the killing of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe have lost their bid to be released from…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
Supreme Court upholds Hep C appeal by GovernmentThe Supreme Court has unanimously upheld an appeal by the Government and the Hepatitis C compensation tribunal against a High…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
EU enlargement 'on course' despite Iraq warThe President of the European Convention, Mr Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, insisted today there was "no slowing down" in the EU enlargement…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Fingerprinting proposals 'racist', claim GreensGovernment proposals to fingerprint non-EU nationals living in the State to combat identity fraud have been condemned as racist…Tue Mar 25 2003 - 00:00
'Probable' SARS cases in stable conditionA Chinese woman suspected of having Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is said to be in a stable condition in Tallaght …Tue Mar 25 2003 - 00:00
Waterford nurses to halt work over staffingNurses at Waterford Regional Hospital to begin industrial action today in their dispute with the South Eastern Health Board over…Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Rescuers find man in Wicklow MountainsA man (30) who was reported lost in the Wicklow Mountains yesterday has been found after an all-night search.Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Suspected Midlands SARS case discountedA suspected case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in the Midlands has been discounted, it was confirmed today.Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Trocaire warns of humanitarian disaster in IraqThe Irish Catholic aid agency Trócaire has warned of an impending humanitarian disaster in Iraq.Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Irish aid workers to leave for Gulf tomorrowA team of three Trócaire aid workers is preparing to leave for the Gulf region tomorrow to join a huge international humanitarian…Fri Mar 21 2003 - 00:00
Helpline set up for those with family in the GulfThe Department of Foreign Affairs has set up a helpline number for people to call if they are concerned about friends or relatives…Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
Thousands protest against war at US EmbassyUp to 2,000 people took part in a protest this evening at the US Embassy at Ballsbridge in Dublin to voice their opposition to…Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
Man suspected of having SARS treated in DublinA man is being treated in a Dublin hospital for a suspected case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).Tue Mar 18 2003 - 00:00
Charles Haughey to pay €5m tax to RevenueThe Revenue Commissioners have announced that the former Fianna Fáil taoiseach Mr Charles J Haughey has agreed to pay €5 million…Tue Mar 18 2003 - 00:00
Sacked ATGWU officials accept demotionsTwo senior ATGWU officials who lost their appeals against their dismissals last year have decided to accept the demoted positions…Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Court of Criminal Appeal rejects Nevin applicationThe Court of Criminal Appeal has rejected an application by Catherine Nevin against her conviction for the murder of her husband…Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Limerick Health board official critical but stableA Mid-Western Health Board official who was injured in a petrol bomb attack in Limerick city last night remains in a critical…Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
FOI changes more restrictive than recommended, say FGThe Government's proposed amendments of the Freedom of Information Act are more restrictive than those proposed by the group …Thu Mar 13 2003 - 00:00
ISPCC wants applicant child workers vettedThe Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has called for the immediate introduction of stringent vetting…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
Tributes to 'champion for social justice', Dick WalshTributes have been paid to Dick Walsh, the former Irish Times political editor and assistant editor, who died last night at the…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
Martin warns hospitals to stay within budgetsThe Minister for Health today warned regional health authorities that they must remain within their budgets as there is no more…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
Congressman hints SF will join policing boardOne of Sinn Féin's most senior supporters in the US has hinted that the party is poised to take its place on the Northern Ireland…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
LUAS completion date pushed back until 2004The deadline for completion of Dublin's LUAS railway has been pushed back from this autumn until the summer of 2004 at the earliest…Sun Mar 09 2003 - 00:00
Pall Ireland to shed 150 jobs in Tipperary townPall Ireland currently have 230 employees at the Tipperary facility, where they have been operating for the past six years.Thu Mar 06 2003 - 00:00
