Sailors welcomed home after world voyage of 8 yearsA flotilla of small boats bedecked with flags was in Dalkey sound to welcome Susan and Peter Gray, and accompany them on the …Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Former FF councillor denies vote bribe allegationsA former Fianna Fáil county councillor has strenuously denied allegations that he received a £1,000 "inducement" from lobbyist…Sat Jul 26 2003 - 01:00
Inquests reopen into Dublin bomb deaths 31 years agoInquests into the deaths of three men killed in car-bombings in Dublin 31 years ago will be formally reopened today at Dublin…Fri Jul 25 2003 - 01:00
Lenihan in disability database appealThe Minister of State for Health has appealed to the voluntary sector to help the Department make the case for funding by contributing…Fri Jul 25 2003 - 01:00
Monrovian archbishop appeals for interventionLIBERIA: The Archbishop of Monrovia has appealed to the Government to encourage the international community to send a peacekeeping…Fri Jul 25 2003 - 01:00
Salmon benefit from heritage grantsThe Heritage Council yesterday awarded grants totalling almost €500,000 for 89 projects run by community groups across the State…Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
Books show Emmet in new lightRobert Emmet was the "best-known Irishman of the 19th century", even more so than Parnell or O'Connell, claims historian Dr Ruán…Tue Jul 22 2003 - 01:00
Bodies of drowning victims releasedThe bodies of the two young Irish women who drowned off the French resort town of Biarritz early on Friday morning will be released…Mon Jul 21 2003 - 01:00
Ahern says any allegations to be heard in publicThere is "serious speculation that some damning evidence against the Taoiseach will be presented at future stages of the Flood…Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
'Victim of cruel hoax' reassuredAn elderly woman whose name and address were falsely used by a suspected shoplifter, received a notice of warrants for her arrest…Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach 'absolutely blameless' in Flood rowThe Taoiseach told the Dáil he was "absolutely blameless" in the controversy surrounding the retirement of the chairman of the…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Deasy goes against FG line on immigration BillFine Gael's justice spokesman, Mr John Deasy, has, in a surprise move, voted with the Government and against his party on the…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Environment Bill will haunt Government, says LabourWaste management plans will now take priority over county development plans, Labour's environment spokesman claimed last night…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
VHI criticised over demand for 8 per cent fee increaseThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin will this week consider a VHI application for a price increase of up to 8 per cent, less than…Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Poverty facts should have EU 'angered' at WTO talksMore than a billion people in the developing world are living on less than "is provided to the average cow in the European Union…Sat Jun 28 2003 - 01:00
Minister defends CAP reform decisionDAIL REPORT: Claims that the Common Agriculture Policy negotiations are a "sell-out" or that the Minister for Agriculture was…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
State refused 6,444 people entry in last 17 monthsA total of 6,444 non-EU nationals were refused permission to land in the State for the past 17 months, according to figures released…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Greens want dual mandate payout droppedThe Green Party has called on the Minister for the Environment to stop the €12,800 gratuity payment to TDs and senators for giving…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Fixed-term workers get better rightsNurses and teachers will be among the beneficiaries of legislation that limits the time employees have to stay on fixed-term …Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Code of conduct to have 'force of law'The code of conduct for office holders, to be published next week, will have the force of law and be used in evidence against…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Promise to help man in need of therapyA Government minister has promised to intervene in the case of a brain-injured man whom a judge refused to send to prison on …Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Ahern dismisses Blair 'set up' on advisersThe Taoiseach does not want the British Prime Minister's "set up" with political advisers, he has told the Dáil.Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Deasy says IDs will be forgedForgery of Garda identification cards will increase "tenfold" once the Intoxicating Liquor Bill is passed, according to Fine …Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Legal challenges to tribunal fearedThe Taoiseach fears possible future legal challenges to the Flood tribunal if its chairman, Mr Justice Flood, retires before …Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Garda numbers to reach record level next year, says McDowellGarda numbers will reach an "all- time record level of strength" next year despite the cap on public service recruitment, the…Sat Jun 21 2003 - 01:00
Industry reform to 'improve' standards of taxisWatershed legislation to reform and improve standards in the 'jungle'-like taxi industry, was introduced in the Dáil by the Minister…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Inquiry urged into 'barbaric practice'A call has been made for the Taoiseach to support and resource a public inquiry into a procedure used in Irish hospitals and …Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach defends health system reform planEvery cent of income tax received by the Exchequer this year will go into the health service, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Arts Bill with radical changes passedRadical arts legislation, which allows the Minister to direct the Arts Council to comply with Government policies, was passed…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
O'Donoghue rounds on Cuffe over his oil sharesA debate on the economy and the Government's performance during the past year turned into a war of words as the Minister for …Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Computer voting for all constituenciesElectronic voting will be introduced in all constituencies for the European and local elections next year, the Minister of State…Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
Advertising and PR costs vary widely between Government DepartmentsGovernment Ministers spent amounts varying from €1,440 to €2Mon Jun 16 2003 - 01:00
Dail debate ends for lack of quorumThe Dáil adjourned abruptly yesterday when the Government failed to muster enough TDs in the House after the Labour Party called…Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
National conference centre to be proposed again - O'DonoghueThe Minister for Tourism will bring proposals for a new national conference centre in Dublin to Cabinet within the next fortnight…Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
Discussions under way over possible relocation of NCHDetailed discussions are under way about the possible relocation of the National Concert Hall to the Grand Canal Dock area of…Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
Final stadium review due by end of monthThe Minister for Sport expects to have the final review of proposals for building a new national stadium by the end of June.Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
New science syllabus not available for some schools - FGPlans to introduce a new science syllabus at Junior Cert level in September are "almost like a bribe, which only some schools…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Education schemes need 'focus'There are too many education disadvantage schemes in operation without a proper focus, the Minister for Education told the Dáil…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Decision on An Post price rise expected within two monthsA decision on whether to increase the cost of posting letters and packets is expected to be made within two months.Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Retailers facing penalties for delays in bag taxPenalties will be imposed on retailers who fail to pay their plastic bag tax on time, as part of amendments to controversial …Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Ban on religious advertising may be lifted soonA decision to lift the ban on religious advertising on television and radio is expected after the judgment this month in a European…Mon Jun 02 2003 - 01:00
Benefit hearing due for 'lock-out' workersA social welfare tribunal will take place next week for "locked-out" workers at the ADM chemical plant in Co Cork who have been…Fri May 30 2003 - 01:00
Reports kept from TDs, Rabbitte saysDáil Éireann is the last place any Government Minister would now announce plans on issues of public importance, the Labour leader…Fri May 30 2003 - 01:00
Labour says refuse charge will hit euro 700Household refuse charges will be as high as €700 a year for the average family because of legislation introduced in the Dáil …Fri May 30 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach defends appointmentsMaking appointees to State boards appear before Oireachtas committees would be like a US-style "star chamber" where a "crowd …Thu May 29 2003 - 01:00
IDA paying almost €100,000 a year to rent vacant Mayo factoryThe IDA has been paying almost €100,000 a year in rent for the past 20 years for a vacant factory, on a lease that will last …Thu May 29 2003 - 01:00
Ahern makes no apology for Irish role in warThe Government is not going to apologise for any role it had in helping to remove Saddam Hussein, the Taoiseach has insisted …Thu May 29 2003 - 01:00
Kenny says consumers 'fleeced'If running the economy was based on penalty points the Government would already have lost its licence, Fine Gael leader Mr Enda…Thu May 29 2003 - 01:00
Ahern rejects European Council president planThe Taoiseach has expressed his "vehement" opposition to the creation of a new job of president of the European Council.Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
O'Cuiv calls for Irish language to be preservedDail Report: The Minister for the Gaeltacht has condemned the "total carelessness" with which local authorities put up signs…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
