Crumbling walls, damp bedrooms: poverty in Celtic Tiger IrelandA €15 million initiative funded by Irish-American philanthropist Chuck Feeney aims to help one of Ireland's most deprived areas…Mon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Growing numbers using homeless centre 'a scandal'A day centre for the homeless in Dublin, which provides free breakfasts and lunches, is feeding more people than ever before.Mon Oct 03 2005 - 01:00
Inquest halted after call to change legislationAn inquest into the death of a two-year-old boy was adjourned yesterday after a legal representative for the family called for…Sat Oct 01 2005 - 01:00
Tourism chief says industry must adaptThe tourism industry must redefine its product, emphasising the "experience" of Ireland rather than just selling it as a place…Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
Season's rag parade kickstarts with military styles and the miniOmagh-born, Paris-based designer Sharon Wauchob will be among the new names gracing the Arnotts fashion floor this autumnFri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Lack of consumer awareness costs close to €1bnLack of consumer awareness is costing the economy almost €1 billion a year, the head of the Government's new National Consumer…Fri Sept 09 2005 - 01:00
Imprisoned fathers 'need support'Stronger support for fathers in prison to maintain good relations with their children would reduce reoffending, an expert on …Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Mother continues sleep-out protestA mother of three young children is preparing to spend her third night sleeping outside the offices of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Parents from 33 countries given booklet of tips for primary schoolchildrenParents from 33 countries were presented with a new booklet on primary school life in their local school in north Dublin yesterday…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Deprived areas lose teachers in special needsTwo schools in one of the most deprived areas in the State have lost special-needs teachers.Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
400,000 people at risk of poverty, says ESRIA "vulnerable class" of about 400,000 people would be at high risk of falling into poverty if the economy faltered, a report …Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
Lobby group set to sue over religious accusedA lobby group representing religious, who say they have been falsely accused of sexually abusing children, is planning to take…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Warfarin user campaigns for blood thickness self-monitoringAnti-coagulants: Ellen Feeney, who has been on the anti-coagulant - or blood-thinning - medication warfarin for over 20 years…Tue Aug 30 2005 - 01:00
Irish clothing industry scepticalIrish clothing manufacturers have given a cautious welcome to assurances from the EU's trade commissioner, Peter Mandelson, that…Tue Aug 30 2005 - 01:00
100,000 of all ages enjoy big Phoenix Park concertA hundred thousand pop fans of all ages danced and sashayed to sounds from over 30 acts at Europe's biggest free concert in the…Mon Aug 29 2005 - 01:00
Manufacturers defend quotas on Chinese textilesIrish clothing manufacturers have defended quotas on textile goods from China, adding that many goods being made in the Far East…Sat Aug 27 2005 - 01:00
EU quota halts China clothing importsWinter shortages of bras, knickers, knitwear, trousers and other clothing are being forecast due to an EU quota on Chinese textiles…Thu Aug 25 2005 - 01:00
Anti-social behaviour off Sheriff Street prompts call to knock flatsResidents in some of the modern council apartment blocks off Sheriff Street in Dublin are calling for their demolition, saying…Thu Aug 25 2005 - 01:00
Report rejects call for private prisonsPrivatising prisons would not reduce reoffending, would not save money and would not lead to innovative practices, a report published…Wed Aug 24 2005 - 01:00
Housing policy risks creating new city slums, says charityPolicy on social housing risks creating the slums of the future if the growing problem of substandard accommodation is not urgently…Mon Aug 22 2005 - 01:00
Man killed in Dublin wanted on firearms offencesThe man whose body was found in north Co Dublin had been wanted by the Garda on firearms offences, it has emerged.Sat Aug 20 2005 - 01:00
Safety of children in car travel stressedSix out of 10 children are exposed to "plainly unacceptable" danger every time they travel in a car because they are not safely…Fri Aug 19 2005 - 01:00
Self-assembly bikes a 'time bomb'Self-assembly bicycles are a "dangerous time bomb", an organisation representing cyclists said yesterday.Fri Aug 19 2005 - 01:00
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
