Concern over increase in violent sex assaults on womenThe Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has expressed "grave concern" at increased levels of serious violence accompanying rape …Thu Aug 18 2005 - 01:00
Filipina nanny claims she was exploitedA Filipina, who was employed as a nanny by a couple in Leinster, has lodged papers with the Labour Relations Commission alleging…Thu Aug 18 2005 - 01:00
Missing Derry teenager found safe in CorkA Derry teenage girl, who had been missing for almost a fortnight, returned home yesterday having been located in Co Cork.Mon Aug 15 2005 - 01:00
Celebrity chef dies in car crash in NorthOne of Northern Ireland most celebrated chefs, Robbie Millar died in a road accident at the weekend.Mon Aug 15 2005 - 01:00
Report calls for acceptance of immigrationImmigration will continue and it would be better to accept this and address the problems, the main author of a series of reports…Fri Aug 12 2005 - 01:00
Keep Groceries Order - charitiesThree of the State's biggest anti-poverty organisations have called for the retention of the Groceries Order, saying families…Fri Aug 12 2005 - 01:00
Garda to share migrant data with EUMinister for Justice Michael McDowell will bring plans to Government in the autumn which will see Garda immigration officers …Thu Aug 11 2005 - 01:00
Escaped woman prisoner sought by gardaíGardaí in Dublin were last night seeking a woman in her 20s who escaped from Mountjoy Prison yesterdayThu Aug 11 2005 - 01:00
20% of cases sent to juvenile programme are drink-relatedAlcohol-related offences were the most common among young people referred to the Garda's juvenile diversion programme, figures…Wed Aug 10 2005 - 01:00
Campaigners criticise lack of cancer planTreatment centres: Campaigners for cancer treatment in the northwest say it is "clear there is no real plan for cancer treatment…Tue Aug 02 2005 - 01:00
Father in court to take girl from Sri LankaAn Irishman is to go before the Sri Lankan High Court this week seeking an order that his daughter be returned to her native …Tue Aug 02 2005 - 01:00
Threshold says Cork State rent scheme is inadequateFifty per cent of households in Cork city dependent on rent supplement are forced to live in accommodation that does not meet…Fri Jul 29 2005 - 01:00
Rise in numbers of under-16s seeking abortion in BritainA total of 49 girls under the age of 16 had abortions in Britain last year, the latest figures showThu Jul 28 2005 - 01:00
Cremation today for homeless IrishmanThe funeral takes place in Britain today of a Co Down man who had been homeless for "about 20 years" and who died without any…Thu Jul 28 2005 - 01:00
'Anger is a useless emotion but I get so frustrated'Fifty-six-year-old Ann McGowan discovered a lump in her breast at the beginning of May.Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
Crisis pregnancy body had busiest year for information requestsThe Crisis Pregnancy Agency (CPA) had its busiest year to date in 2004, with more than 100,000 requests for information via text…Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
Harney defends radiotherapy planMinister for Health Mary Harney has defended her decision not to establish a "satellite" radiotherapy centre in the northwest…Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
Busiest year yet for debt advice serviceThe Money Advice and Budgetary Service (Mabs) has had its busiest year yetTue Jul 19 2005 - 01:00
Human rights plea for West PapuaWEST PAPUA : The human rights violations inflicted on the people of West Papua are the same as those suffered by the people …Tue Jul 19 2005 - 01:00
Immigration laws 'need bold reform'The Government's proposed legislation on immigration is causeing serious concern for all those trying to make a new life in this…Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Potter's midnight pomp at Edinburgh CastleThe Irish "cub reporter" who got to go to the weekend's massive Harry Potter party in Edinburgh described the event as "just …Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Strong sales of sixth book reportedBooksellers who hosted Harry Potter parties on Friday night said they had "very successful" events, with "strong" sales of the…Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
A grand day for active playA Dublin city-centre park will be a massive playground tomorrow as up to 400 children are expected for the State's first "active…Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
New Harry Potter: Bookshops open for a late-night spellWizards, Bertie Botts and ghoul juice will be served at bookshops across the country tonight, as they open to celebrate publication…Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
Irish Muslims fear being demonisedIslamic community: Irish Muslims are "deeply concerned" about the impact current events in Britain may have on their community…Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
Government may act to protect the rights of domestic workersThe Government may establish a Joint Labour Committee (JLC) to protect domestic workers, Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killen…Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Moves to aid family of stabbed manWhile the Department of Justice has agreed to pay the costs of repatriating the body of a Chinese man who died violently in Dublin…Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Sunday is active play day for Dublin's childrenChildren from all over Dublin are invited to take part in active play next Sunday in a city-centre parkTue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Bottling firm to fund African water projectsA water bottling company is to contribute a proportion of profits from every bottle sold in the Republic towards clean water …Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Assessment plan for autistic boyThe parents of a severely autistic boy, who last month failed in their High Court attempt to force the State to fund appropriate…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Hoteliers see 'fantastic opportunity'London's hosting the Olympics in 2012 will be "the next best thing to hosting them ourselves", according to the Irish Hotels …Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Pedestrian crossing sound signals causing confusionA full review of all pedestrian crossing signals in Dublin city is under way due to concerns about confusion and dangers caused…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
U2's ex-stylist ordered to return items to bandFormer stylist to U2 Lola Cashman has been ordered to return a pair of trousers, a sweatshirt, a Stetson hat and a pair of earrings…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Taxi men urged to vote to leave SiptuThe 2,000 members of the taxi branch of Siptu will be asked in the coming month to vote in favour of leaving the union.Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Northern minister studying smoking banA full Northern Ireland smoking ban could be in place in 2007 if the health minister there has his way.Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Reforms to help those on the live registerA system to identify those at greatest risk of long-term unemployment will be "urgently examined" by Minister for Social and …Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
€8.3m for groups that help counsel familiesSome 540 voluntary groups, working with families in distress, are to benefit from funding increases totalling €8Mon Jul 04 2005 - 01:00
Prison officers given overtime deal ultimatumThe prospect of industrial action by the State's prison officers moved closer last night after what they described as a "very…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Government's definition of 'green card' criticisedThe Government is misappropriating the term "green card" in its new Employment Permit Bill, the architect of the modern US green…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Good humoured fans come from far and wideUnder grey skies fans from across the world began streaming through Croke Park's turnstiles shortly after 3pm yesterday for the…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Croker rocks as Bono and co give vintage performance"Hello!, Hello!," screamed Bono , lead singer with the greatest band of the century as they blazed on stage to rapturous adoration…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Deer births in park are recordedA team of mammal researchers from UCD will be recording the birth up to 150 doe-eyed deer during the next month.Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Home to chips and champagne after emotion of Everest successGrania Willis's priorities when she arrived home from Mount Everest on Sunday night were to get a good meal, of champagne and…Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Sleep-starved parents ask 'when will it end?'Parental survey: Nearly half of all Irish parents of babies aged 13 months or less are getting an average of less than four …Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Disappointed reaction to Portmarnock rulingEquality, sporting and women's groups have reacted with disappointment to the High Court ruling that the Portmarnock Golf Club…Sat Jun 11 2005 - 01:00
Report details obstacles facing those getting out of prostitutionWomen trying to get out of prostitution face multiple barriers, including problems accessing other work, drug and alcohol addiction…Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
Ireland censured over child slappingA Council of Europe ruling will today say Ireland is in breach of its human rights obligations by continuing to allow children…Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
FF TDs say McDowell's Asbos plan is 'legislation on the hoof'Several Fianna Fáil backbenchers have expressed opposition to the introduction of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders, with some claiming…Tue Jun 07 2005 - 01:00
CORI criticises State as €7.2m aid plan announcedAn aid package of more than €7 million has been announced for Sudan, Sierra Leone and Liberia, by the Minister of State for Development…Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
McDowell says he will not resign over Garda scandalsThe Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has stated his determination not to resign in the wake of the second report from the…Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
