€650,000 children's burns unit is opened in DublinThe State's first dedicated paediatric burns unit was formally opened yesterday by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, at Our Lady's Hospital…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
New law sets rules for school expulsionsPupils can no longer be expelled from a school without another one being found for them, under legislation which came into effect…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Former manager with Lisney takes claimA former divisional property manager with Lisney, one of Ireland's largest estate agencies, has claimed he was effectively dismissed…Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Mayor pledges support to glass picketersThe Lord Mayor of Dublin visited the picket line at the Irish Glass Bottle plant in Ringsend, Dublin, yesterday as industrial…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
All-ticket Independence Day Party in the ParkThe favoured 2,500 who got invitations for the annual Independence Day bash at the US ambassador's residence today will be in…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Body to review redundancy pay dispute at Dublin bottle plantThe National Implementation Body is to "keep in touch" with unions and management in a dispute over redundancy packages at the…Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Cowen seeks to assure Dail over neutralityThe State cannot adopt a common defence policy without a referendum, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, insisted in …Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
Private patients a priority - memoA new principle of "apartheid" is being introduced in hospital accident and emergency units with priority going to patients with…Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
McDowell defends China repatriation dealChinese nationals who come to Ireland make a significant input to the economy, according to the Minister for JusticeThu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
Fine Gael TD accuses small parties of time-wastingFine Gael's new justice spokesman has accused Sinn Féin, the Green Party and the Independents of being self-righteous timewasters…Thu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
Minister doesn't rule out tax increases to keep public finances in balanceThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, has not ruled out tax increases to keep the public finances in balanceWed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
Gormley says declaration is 'brazen political chicanery'Opponents of the Nice Treaty might be "whingers" but "at least we're honest whingers", the Green Party told the DáilWed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
Plan to relax in-camera rule in family law casesThe Government plans to change the in-camera rule in family law cases to allow general reporting, while retaining privacy for…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Harney repeats call for Finucane murder inquiryThe Tánaiste has reiterated in the Dáil the Government's view that there should be a public inquiry into the murder in 1989 of…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Medical fees rise is inflationary - HarneyIncreases in prescription costs and doctors' fees are among the causes of rising inflation in recent months, the Tánaiste, Ms…Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Junior ministerial posts for three dropped from CabinetThree former Cabinet Ministers have been appointed Ministers of State by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, who now has 17 junior ministers…Wed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00
Quinn asks why team not in city centreA call has been made to the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell to make inquiries about why the celebrations for the Irish soccer…Wed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00
Mill and mill-race excavated at site in DublinA unique mill and mill-race, which could be as old as the eighth century, have been excavated at a building site in Chapelizod…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
French action next week may affect some air travellers hereAs French air traffic controllers announced their intention to strike next Wednesday, Irish airlines and the Irish Aviation Authority…Fri Jun 14 2002 - 01:00
FOI Act leads to fewer clemency appeals by TDsClemency appeals by TDs to the Minister for Justice for constituents seeking reduction of court penalties have dropped considerably…Thu Jun 13 2002 - 01:00
Fears over Mater budget shortfallThe Mater Hospital would neither confirm nor deny reports that some 2,100 surgical procedures have been postponed this year because…Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Selection for semi-State posts comes under attackDemands for the establishment of an independent appointments commission have been made as further details emerged of almost 60…Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Ahern re-elected Taoiseach by 93 votes to 68Independent TDs gave the first demonstration of their loyalties in the new Dáil when Mr Bertie Ahern was re-elected Taoiseach…Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Greens protest at 'political apartheid' in DailThe Cavan-Monaghan TD Dr Rory O'Hanlon was elected Ceann Comhairle yesterday in virtually the first action of the 29th DáilFri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
High cost of motor insurance to be tackledThe group set up to advise on how to implement the recommendations of the Motor Insurance Advisory Group, will report back to…Thu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00
Council, owners in conflict over city horse fairSmithfiled horse fair is likely to go ahead "in some shape or form" this weekend, despite a decision by Dublin City Council to…Tue May 28 2002 - 01:00
FF claims approach to Mayo TD 'unofficial'Fianna Fáil has played down an approach to Mayo Independent TD, Dr Jerry Cowley, about the possibility of supporting a minority…Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Greens to set up team to discuss coalitionThe Green Party will set up a negotiating team for possible coalition talks at its first enlarged parliamentary party meeting…Thu May 23 2002 - 01:00
Agriculture the big issue for CrawfordAgriculture is Seymour Crawford's most cherished topic.Wed May 22 2002 - 01:00
One of FG's more colourful charactersAndrew Boylan is one of Fine Gael's charactersWed May 22 2002 - 01:00
Famous names in new cropANALYSIS/Fianna Fáil: The crop of new Fianna Fáil TDs includes some former deputies and senators. M. JMon May 20 2002 - 01:00
The losers . . .ANALYSIS/Fine Gael: Fine Gael's traumatic losses nationwide included many leading members of its front bench.Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
O'Rourke's defeat a bitter blow for FFANALYSIS/Fianna Fáil: Fianna Fáil suffered a shock defeat when its deputy leader and Minister for Public Enterprise, Mrs O'Rourke…Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Mitchell points to structure, ethos, image as reasons for party lossesANALYSIS/Fine Gael: Structure, image and ethos are the three main reasons for Fine Gael's decimation at the ballot box, according…Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Media plan comprehensive election cover over weekendIt is the only event in town over the weekend.Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Ardagh apologises for phone messagesDublin South Central TD Mr Seán Ardagh has not ruled out using pre-recorded phone messages to contact constituents again.Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Longer hours may not halt decline in turnoutANALYSIS: Almost three million people are entitled to vote in today's general election to choose 165 TDs from 462 candidates…Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Green Party top of poll with childrenIf 11-year-olds had the vote, the Green party would top the poll and Fianna Fáil would double their representationThu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Two-issue candidate suggests personal car plates fund projects for homelessA personalised number plates scheme should be introduced for cars, and all monies raised should go to initiatives for the homeless…Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
More Independents on Friday's ballotsDue to an editing error, the following independents were omitted from a list published in yesterday's editions:Wed May 15 2002 - 01:00
The Socialist PartyJoe Higgins (53) led the way to the Dáil for the Socialist Party, which is fielding five candidatesTue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Socialist Workers' PartySocialist Workers' Party candidates had their first general election in 1997Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Strong runnersMarie O'Halloran reports on the main independents running in the general electionTue May 14 2002 - 01:00
The Workers' PartyWith eight candidates in the field, the Workers' Party has a campaign-experienced teamTue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Round-up of the other independent IndependentsMarie O'Halloran reports on the rest of the independents running in the general electionTue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Christian Solidarity PartyThe Christian Solidarity Party has 19 candidates running in 23 constituenciesTue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Arrests follow anti-car protest in DublinIt started as a rally, turned into a party and briefly became an altercation. The party resumed and then it got very ugly.Tue May 07 2002 - 01:00
The case of the missing postersAn epidemic of disappearing election posters has been reported in the highly competitive constituencies of Wicklow and Dún Laoghaire…Mon May 06 2002 - 01:00
Centre will not work, says childcare officialThe new detention centre for young offenders will not work and will effectively be a children's prison, according to a former…Sat May 04 2002 - 01:00
Court finds man (19) died by misadventureA jury has given a verdict of death by misadventure, after a 19-year-old man died when he jumped over a five-foot wall while …Fri May 03 2002 - 01:00
