Carthy planned Abbeylara siege, argues Garda counselBarr Tribunal: Mr John Carthy planned the siege at Abbeylara, which ended in him being shot dead by gardaí, because he wanted…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Counsel advances 'suicide by cop' theoryBarr Tribunal: The theory that Mr John Carthy was attempting to commit "suicide by cop" when he left his house carrying a loaded…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Garda wanted cigarettes for CarthyThe most senior garda present at the armed stand-off in Abbeylara, Co Longford, told the Barr Tribunal he questioned why cigarettes…Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
RTE granted legal representationRTÉ has been granted legal representation at the Barr Tribunal following allegations that the State broadcaster acted irresponsibly…Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
RTE tape of plea to Carthy to be played todayA Longford woman begged Mr John Carthy to leave his house and gave out personal information about his relationship with a former…Tue May 20 2003 - 01:00
Assaulted women moved to wardThe two female tourists who were assaulted by a lone male attacker in Dublin at the weekend were moved from the emergency department…Tue May 20 2003 - 01:00
An Post to go ahead with purchase of roadside boxesAn Post is to go to tender this week on a €35 million contract for roadside letter-boxes, despite last week's ruling by the Communications…Tue May 20 2003 - 01:00
Tribunal to hear woman's pleas to Carthy on radio showThe radio interview which encouraged Mr John Carthy to leave his house, transmitted shortly before he was shot dead by gardaí…Sat May 17 2003 - 01:00
ERU returned to scene of Abbeylara shooting days laterThe senior officer in charge of the Emergency Response Unit did not know that members of the ERU had returned to the scene at…Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Organisers claim discriminationThe organisers of the Special Olympics have accused the expert group on SARS of discrimination against Special Olympics athletes…Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Gardai did not tell family of Carthy's request for solicitorBarr tribunal: Gardaí made no attempt to inform the Carthy family that Mr John Carthy had asked for a solicitor at any time …Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Carthy killed just after radio mentionRTÉ radio named Mr John Carthy as the man at the centre of the siege at Abbeylara, shortly before he emerged from his house carrying…Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
Garda refused besieged man's solicitor request, tribunal hearsGardaí failed to secure a solicitor for Mr John Carthy at any time during the siege at Abbeylara even though Mr Carthy had expressed…Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
An Post told no roadside letter boxesAn Post has threatened a price rise following yesterday's decision by the communications regulator that the company cannot force…Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
Council to decide tonight on building used by 1916 leadersThe fate of one of the key buildings used by the leaders of the 1916 Rising will be decided tonight by Dublin City Council.Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Garda denies he was told solicitor's nameBarr tribunal: The officer in command at the scene of the siege in Abbeylara denied that he had been given the name of John …Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Cigarette use as bargaining counter criticisedBarr tribunal: Judge Robert Barr yesterday expressed astonishment that gardaí used cigarettes as a bargaining chip with Mr John…Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Detective says Carthy was told to 'put down his gun'John Carthy was told to put down his gun several times before he was shot dead by gardaí outside his home in Abbeylara, Co Longford…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Sister was 'under influence of alcohol'Barr Tribunal: Gardaí could not allow Ms Marie Carthy to speak to her brother, John, the night the siege in Abbeylara began …Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Garda says he would have shot an armed Carthy even without ordersOne of the first gardaí to approach the Carthy house the evening the siege in Abbeylara began told the Barr tribunal yesterday…Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Emotional mother gives evidenceMs Rose Carthy wept continuously as she told the tribunal yesterday about the events leading up to the fatal shooting of her …Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Family and neighbours 'did not fear for their own safety'The family and neighbours of Mr John Carthy did not fear for their own safety when Mr Carthy began firing shots the night before…Fri May 02 2003 - 01:00
No record kept of Carthy's family ringing Garda station to mediateMembers of the Carthy family rang Granard Garda station offering to speak to Mr John Carthy the night the siege began, however…Fri May 02 2003 - 01:00
Cousin tells of hearing shots firedMs Rose Carthy, the mother of Mr John Carthy, did not say she had been "put out of the house" by her son the night the siege …Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
No medical personnel at information desksPassengers attending the new SARS information desks at Dublin Airport yesterday were told to go ask their GPs if they had any…Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
File for DPP on assisted suicideA file has been prepared and will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions shortly in an investigation of the assisted …Sat Apr 26 2003 - 01:00
Travel agent closes on 400 holidaymakersA Co Kildare travel agent has gone out of business leaving some 400 expectant holidaymakers on its books.Sat Apr 26 2003 - 01:00
Underage 'buy drink from off-licences'Off-licences, particularly those attached to supermarkets, not pubs, are responsible for supplying alcohol to underage drinkers…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
Stores sold out of masks due to scareProtection: One of the largest pharmacy chains in the State has run out of surgical masks, following a phenomenal demand from…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
Irish doctor practising in Beijing is on 'constant alert' Irish expatriatesCHINA: At any stage during the working day, Dr Seamus Ryan knows he could be called to the fever clinic.Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Masks sent to healthcare workersHealth protection: Tens of thousands of SARS protection masks have been sent to GPs, ambulance personnel and hospitals across…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
More checks for foot and mouth than SARSDepartment guidelines for airports: Dublin Airport has a greater presence from the Department of Agriculture guarding against…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Parents want action on Crumlin hospitalA lobby group of parents with children at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin has criticised the Minister for Health…Tue Apr 22 2003 - 01:00
Disabled are 'penalised' for choosing workPeople with disabilities are being penalised by the Government for choosing to work, through the withdrawal of their medical …Tue Apr 22 2003 - 01:00
3% increase in tourist numbers hoped for this yearThe number of visitors to Ireland is expected to increase by 3 per cent this year, despite the impact of the war in Iraq and …Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Hauliers threaten militant action over 'rogue' firmsThe Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has threatened "militant action" if the Minister of State for Transport, Mr Jim McDaid…Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Aer Lingus catering staff warn of all-out strikeCatering staff at Aer Lingus will move for industrial action, throughout the company, if chief executive Mr Willie Walsh acts…Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
McDowell accused of infringing GRA rightsThe president of the Garda Representative Association has accused the Minister for Justice of infringing the constitutional rights…Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Hanafin calls for sharing of official statisticsGovernment departments must share information and statistics if the quality of social policy and strategies is to be improved…Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Man suffers serious head injuries in attackA 26-year-old man has been admitted to St James's Hospital with severe head injuries following an attack in west Dublin in the…Thu Apr 17 2003 - 01:00
McDowell criticises Garda threat on penaltiesThe Minister for Justice has accused the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors of being "out of line" in threatening …Thu Apr 17 2003 - 01:00
President criticises 'unhealthy, sinister' attitude to alcoholThe President, Mrs McAleese, yesterday branded Ireland's attitude to alcohol "ridiculously unhealthy" and "sinister"Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Mitchell urges State to join EU defence pactIreland must be involved in collective defence and security arrangements with other EU countries, for the protection of the State…Tue Apr 15 2003 - 01:00
SHB makes appeal for foster carers in CorkFoster carers are urgently needed for 56 children in the Cork area, the Southern Health Board has said.Sat Apr 12 2003 - 01:00
Gardai laughed, smoked at scene, witness claimsTHE BARR TRIBUNAL: Gardaí were seen "laughing and smoking" as they attended the scene of the death of Mr John Carthy after he…Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Garda agreed to arrest Carthy under mental ActA Garda sergeant agreed to arrest Mr John Carthy so that he could be committed under the Mental Treatment Act after Mr Carthy…Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Garda unaware of full facts behind Carthy arrestBARR TRIBUNAL: The garda responsible for allowing Mr John Carthy to be remanded in custody on a charge of suspected arson has…Thu Apr 10 2003 - 01:00
County manager reports council to MinisterA row over the rezoning of lands, including two golf courses, in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council area has forced the…Wed Apr 09 2003 - 01:00
State retrieves €300m from welfare fraudThe Department of Social and Family Affairs managed to claw back almost €300 million from social welfare fraudsters in 2002. …Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
Man shot dead at pub worked as informant for gardaiGardaí were last night questioning witnesses to the killing of Mr Declan Griffin, a suspected drug dealer and Garda informant…Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
