Smith launches Defence Forces recruitment campaignThe Minister for Defence, Mr Michael Smith, today launched the biggest media advertising and promotional campaign ever to be …Tue Feb 12 2002 - 00:00
Violence key cause of women’s injuries - expertMore women seek medical treatment for injuries resulting from domestic violence than any other cause, a conference hosted by …Tue Feb 12 2002 - 00:00
Fisherman remains in hospital after air rescueA Spanish fisherman was being treated in hospital for hypothermia today after his vessel was grounded on rocks off the Kerry …Sun Feb 03 2002 - 00:00
Time to review special needs education - OTooleSpeaking at a Young Fine Gael education conference in Galway today, INTO General Secretary, Senator Joe O’Toole, said that it…Sat Feb 02 2002 - 00:00
Computer game launched to improve work safetyThe Minister for the Environment, Mr Noel Dempsey, today launched a computer game which is designed to help encourage employee…Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Noonan calls for end to 'Bertie Bowl' projectFine Gael has called on the Government to end the "failed National Stadium plan".Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Treatment plant to secure Dublin water suppliesThe official opening today of Leixlip Water Treatment Plant is set to mark a major step in the securing supplies of drinking …Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Body found 32 miles off South-West coastAn unidentified body was discovered 32 miles off the coast, South-West of Valentia island last night.Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
Scattered showers, heavy traffic, the usual weekendIt’s the weekend, it’s Ireland, it’s January. It’s wet, cold and miserable.Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
Group says Dublin death may be first racist killingThe attack that left a Chinese national dead in Dublin is likely to have been a racist one, according to the National Consultative…Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
Carer service returning to normal, says unionThe IMPACT trade union hopes that services provided by houseparents and assistant houseparents in the intellectual disability…Thu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
Teenage girl charged with manslaughterA 14-year-old girl was today charged with the manslaughter of a 14-year-old boy who drowned in a river at a marina in Co Antrim…Wed Jan 23 2002 - 00:00
Protest at child abuse commission hearingThere was a protest today at a sitting of the Laffoy Commission into child abuse allegations.Wed Jan 23 2002 - 00:00
German court raps Ryanair's advertisingRyanair today got its knuckles rapped for advertising an airport 60 miles outside Germany's financial capital Frankfurt, as Frankfurt…Fri Jan 18 2002 - 00:00
Two AIB banks targeted in euro raidsGardaí in Tipperary and Limerick are today investigating the first raids of the euro era on Irish banks.Wed Jan 02 2002 - 00:00
Government slated over decentralisationThe Government was today severely criticised by both Fine Gael and Labour over reports that its decentralisation programme appears…Wed Jan 02 2002 - 00:00
Man due in court over stabbing death in DublinThe victim of a fatal stabbing in Dublin city overnight has been named while another man is to appear in court tomorrow a charge…Sun Dec 30 2001 - 00:00
Safety training for fishermen made compulsoryBasic safety training and the compulsory wearing of personal flotation devices (lifejackets) for fisherman will soon be the law…Sun Dec 30 2001 - 00:00
Petrol bomb, gun attack overnight in NorthThere were two attacks on houses in the North overnight.Sat Dec 29 2001 - 00:00
Man charged with St Stephen’s day murderA 34-year-old man was remanded in custody today in a Dublin District Court charged with the murder of a man in Tallaght on St…Sat Dec 29 2001 - 00:00
Post Mortem being carried out on murder victimThe State Pathologist, Dr John Harbison, is carrying out a post mortem examination on the body of a man who was murdered in St…Sat Dec 22 2001 - 00:00
Ha'penny Bridge reopens after refurbishmentThe most famous crossing of Dublin's River Liffey, the Ha'penny Bridge has been re-opened today after being closed for refurbishment…Fri Dec 21 2001 - 00:00
Irish troops may join Afghan force next yearIn response to the announcement today that the European Union has agreed to create a multinational peacekeeping force for Afghanistan…Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Health boards robbing pensioners - McManusLabour Party TD Ms Liz McManus today said that some health boards were guilty of robbing old-age pensioners.Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
One Wexford refugee still not identifiedGardaí investigating the deaths of eight refugees found in a container in Co Wexford last weekend are still trying to identify…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
NI ombudsman stands by Omagh reportNorthern Ireland Police Ombudsman, Ms Nuala O’Loan, is today standing by her report into the Omagh bomb.Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Woman held after Co Cork post office raidA woman has been arrested following an armed post office robbery in Co Cork this morningThu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Murder investigation under way in LimerickGardaí in Limerick have begun a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a man (74) in an elderly people's…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
O'Keeffe ethics case report completedThe Public Offices Commission has completed its report to determine whether Fianna Fáil TD Ned O'Keeffe contravened the provisions…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Efforts continue to identify lorry death victimsThe Gardaí are today continuing their investigation into the deaths of eight refugees whose bodies were found in a container …Sun Dec 09 2001 - 00:00
Controlled explosion carried out in BelfastA series of controlled explosions were carried by the British Army on a suspicious car in Dunmurray just outside Belfast last…Sat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
Gardaí recover weapon at scene of attempted robberyGardai have recovered a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges in a ditch near the scene of yesterday’s attempted robbery in Abbeyleix…Sat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
Student garda released after weapons findA 23-year-old student Garda was arrested at Templemore Garda College in Co Tipperary last night after four guns were found in…Sat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
IMO slams lack of provision of medical cardsThe Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) today expressed dismay at the Government for what it terms "denying 250,000 people basic…Wed Dec 05 2001 - 00:00
ECB launches report on euro funds transferThe European Central Bank (ECB) today launched a report entitled designed to implement a modern payment system for credit transfers…Thu Nov 22 2001 - 00:00
Couple killed in Co Louth car crash namedThe couple who were killed in a traffic accident in Co Louth yesterday have been named as Dominic Wogan (23) from Collon, Co …Tue Nov 20 2001 - 00:00
Minister issues lease for Corrib gas fieldMinister for the Marine and Natural Resources Mr Frank Fahey has issued a "milestone" petroleum lease for the Corrib gas field…Fri Nov 16 2001 - 00:00
Mixed and predictable reaction to budget estimatesThere has been a predictable reaction to the Government’s release of the budget estimates today ranging from Fine Gael saying…Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
Increase in health and education spending in EstimatesIn the midst of a situation which the Minister for Finance Mr Charlie McCreevy described as having "considerably weaker economic…Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
Bank of Ireland posts euro 572m profitThe Bank of Ireland (BoI) Group today posted profits of €572 million for the six months to the end of September 2001.Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
One dead, one critical after road accidentA woman has died and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after a road accident in Co Donegal.Sun Nov 11 2001 - 00:00
Man and child die in Kilkenny stabbing incidentA two-year-old girl and a man in his 30s have been killed in a stabbing incident in Co Kilkenny.Sun Nov 11 2001 - 00:00
Gardaí searching for security van raidersGardaí are this afternoon searching for two armed raiders who stole a large amount of money in Dublin this morning.Sat Nov 10 2001 - 00:00
£1m cocaine, heroin seizure in DublinCocaine and heroin with an estimated street value of one million pounds was seized in Dublin today.Sat Nov 10 2001 - 00:00
IFA blames Irish Sugar for closure of plantsThe Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has said that Irish Sugar bears ‘full responsibility’ for proposals to close their sugar …Fri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
Government criticised over doctor inquiryFine Gael health spokesman Mr Gay Mitchell has today criticised the Government over reports the Irish Medical Council (IMC) knew…Fri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
Childcare crucial in Budget - women's councilUndaunted by the cold, drizzly morning, dozens of women from groups such as the NWCI, the traveller community and Women's Aid…Tue Nov 06 2001 - 00:00
Abducted children found safe in GalwayTwo children who were abducted in Ballinahinch, Co Antrim, have been found safe and well in Co Galway.Tue Nov 06 2001 - 00:00
