FG launches campaign for two by-electionsFine Gael leader Mr Enda Kenny today introduced his "hard-working young candidates" selected to fight by-elections in Kildare…Thu Feb 17 2005 - 00:00
Fianna Fail to pick candidate for Kildare NorthFianna Fáil will select its candidate to run in the Kildare North by-election next month at a convention vote at the Glenroyal…Thu Feb 17 2005 - 00:00
Patients won't have to fight for money - HarneyThe Tánaiste and Minister for Health, Ms Harney, has said the Government will put in place a meachanism to pay back charges to…Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00
Court rules patients can recover illegal chargesThe Supreme Court has ruled that patients charged illegally for care in State-run homes over a 30-year period are entitled to…Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00
US rhetoric on Iraq is 'rank hypocrisy' - groupThe Irish Anti-War Movement today called for the United States to end its involvement in Iraq and to stop "pushing the lie that…Tue Feb 15 2005 - 00:00
Bin charges causing illegal dumping - groupAt the Anti Bin Tax press conference today: Independent Councillor Ms Joan Collins, Independent TD Mr Tony Gregory, Spokesperson…Mon Feb 14 2005 - 00:00
Council investigates illegal dumping of fridgesSouth Dublin Co is investigating how nearly 700 fridges ended up at halting sites on the Nangor Road and Lynch's Lane in Clondalkin…Fri Feb 11 2005 - 00:00
Road deaths up 10 to date on last yearThe number of people killed on Irish roads so far this year is up by 10 compared to last year.Fri Feb 11 2005 - 00:00
Public owed €375m in overpaid taxes - FGTaxpayers are owed €375 million in overpaid taxes for 2004 according to the Fine Gael finance spokesman Mr Richard Bruton.Thu Feb 10 2005 - 00:00
New scheme for people infected with Hep CThe Government is to establish an insurance scheme to help people infected with Hepatitis C and or HIV through the administration…Thu Feb 10 2005 - 00:00
ETA claim responsibility for Madrid bomb injuring 42A car bomb exploded in the outskirts of Madrid injuring 42 people, hours before Spanish leaders and the Mexican President were…Wed Feb 09 2005 - 00:00
Historical group accuses NRA of misinformationMembers of a Dail Sub Committee and local experts on on the Hill of Tara. Photograph: Alan BetsonThu Dec 16 2004 - 00:00
Over 10,000 registered on heart databaseMore than 10,000 heart patients have been registered on the Government's cardiovascular disease database, its annual report said…Thu Dec 16 2004 - 00:00
Kenny hits out at Ahern 'side deal' with Sinn FeinDáil debate on Northern Ireland: Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, attacked the Taoiseach in the Dáil today saying Mr Ahern's…Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00
Access to transport major worry for disabledInability to access public transport is a major issue for 40 per cent of disabled people a survey launched today by the National…Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00
Co Cork holiday resort to create 800 new jobsUp to 800 new jobs are be created in Co Cork with the construction of a €200 million tourism resort located near Kinsale.Wed Dec 15 2004 - 00:00
New guidelines for advertising and PR sectorsNew procurement guidelines have been launched for advertising and public relations companies tendering for accounts from public…Tue Dec 14 2004 - 00:00
Sentencing of Burke deferred until JanuaryFormer Fianna Fáil minister Ray Burke will have to wait until the New Year before being sentenced over tax offences for which…Tue Dec 14 2004 - 00:00
Twelve pubs face action for not showing pricesTwelve pubs face prosecution in the New Year for failing to display their prices as required under the Retail Price Display Order…Mon Dec 13 2004 - 00:00
Lesbian couple given go-ahead to challenge statusThe High Court has given the go-ahead to an Irish lesbian couple to challenge the State's refusal to recognise their marital …Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Bus workers fear for pensions in decentralisationBus Éireann workers are staging a protest in Dublin today against the Government's plans for the company under decentralisation…Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Ruling due tomorrow on gay couple recognitionThe High Court will give a decision tomorrow in the case of a lesbian couple seeking legal recognition for their relationship…Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
RPA to review Luas signage in safety driveThe Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) has agreed to review signs and road markings at Luas intersections in a bid to reduce the…Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
Group seeks reform of single-parent family rightsA group representing one-parent families today called on the Government to implement a series of reforms to provide greater equality…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Reading boosts babies' brainpower - BarnardosReading to children from an early age can help boost their brainpower and imagination, according to the childrens' charity Barnardos…Tue Nov 02 2004 - 00:00
Ahern warns 20 days left to resolve NI impasseThe Taoiseach today warned there were ony 20 days left to break the current impasse in the North's peace process or else it was…Tue Nov 02 2004 - 00:00
Opposition claim Luas link an 'insult to public'The decision by the Minster for Transport Mr Martin Cullen to join the two Luas lines is a "breathtaking insult to the Dublin…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
Garda report says headline crime down 3%Headline crime fell by three per cent last year while non-headline crime dropped by 14 per cent, according the Garda Annual Report…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Motorists warned after third Luas collision this weekLuas operators today called for motorosists to be more aware of the trams following a third collision with a car in five days…Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Rehab reviews policies after Paris incidentCare group Rehab is to begin an internal review of its policies and procedures for all trips abroad following the disappearance…Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
'Major storm' to sweep across Ireland tomorrowA "major storm" will sweep across Ireland tomorrow and Thursday causing structural damage and flooding, Met Eireann said today…Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Overall crime figures down despite gun crime riseThere has been a drop in overall crime for the third quarter of this yearTue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Irish hostage's husband makes new appealThe husband of kidnapped charity chief Ms Margaret Hassan today made a second plea to her Baghdad kidnappers to release herThu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Poverty agency seeks €1,200m tax packageHouseholds dependent on social welfare have a one-in-two risk of poverty, according the Combat Poverty Agency (CPA).Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
'Vast majority' complying with smoking banAn overwhelming majority of employers, employees and the public are complying with the workplace smoking ban, according to the…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Road campaign to target seat belt wearingMotorists who refuse to wear seatbelts are to be targetted in the annual October bank holiday road safety campaign, which starts…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
CORI urges Government to increase tax creditsThe Government should increase tax credits instead of widening the 20 per cent tax band the Conference of Religious of Ireland…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Abbey Theatre to move from current locationThe Abbey Theatre will not be rebuilt at its current location according to the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Mr John…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Six arrested as gardaí search Dunsink sitesSix men have been arrested after gardaí searched a number of halting sites at Dunsink Lane near Finglas in north Dublin.Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Children's well-being 'at risk in poor housing'Children's well-being may be adversely affected if they live in damp overcrowded houses within poor neighbourhoods, according…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Continuity IRA threatens to blow up police stationPolice in Northern Ireland launched a major security operation in the greater Belfast area after the Continuity IRA threatened…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Labour calls for extension of breast screeningThe Government's failure to extend the BreastCheck screening programme to the south and the west of the country is leading to…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
EU authorises first GMO seeds for saleIn a move which has angered Greens across the continent the European Union has approved the first genetically modified (GMO) …Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Fraudulent insurance claims cost €100m per yearFraudulent insurance claims cost the insurance industry €100 million annually and lead to a rise in the price of individual premiums…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Cities and towns prepare for car free dayTwenty cities and towns across the country have confirmed they will take part in this year's European Car Free Day on Wednesday…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Call for 'investment passports' to be revokedThe Labour party today called on the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, to include powers enabling him to revoke Irish passports…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Government pledges €6m for aid to MozambiqueThe Irish Government today pledged €6 million to start an agreement between the Development Cooperation Ireland (DCI) and the…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Aer Lingus Siptu staff vote for industrial actionSiptu workers at Aer Lingus have backed protective industrial action if necessary over the airline's radical restructuring plan…Tue Aug 17 2004 - 01:00
Ireland's Heiton agrees €336m Grafton bidThe Grafton group confirmed last night it has reached an agreement to buy the Heiton Group in a cash and shares deal that values…Fri Aug 13 2004 - 01:00
Irish annual inflation rises to 2.7% in JulyAnnual inflation rose to 2.7 per cent for the month of July from 2Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
