EPA turns down Roadstone plan for Wicklow landfillThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has turned down a proposal by Roadstone to build a landfill to deal with more than …Fri Feb 10 2006 - 00:00
Second Dublin house is target of pipebomb attackA house was targeted in a pipe bomb attack in north Dublin early this morning in the second such incident this week.Fri Feb 10 2006 - 00:00
Gardai examine scene after pipebomb blast in DublinGardaí have examined the scene of a pipe bomb explosion in north Dublin.Thu Feb 09 2006 - 00:00
63% of drivers ignore limits on regional roadsNRA survey shows more car drivers obey new limits on major routes.Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00
Motorists will have to tolerate road enforcement - AhernThe Taoiseach today defended the Government's record in tackling road deaths and warned members of the public they would have…Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00
A crisis of fatal proportionsNRA Report/Analysis: If they had died in a terrorist bomb attack the country would have been plunged into mourning, and rightly…Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00
Boy (2) is seventh person to die in series of crashesA two-year-old boy has become the seventh person to die in a series of road crashes throughout the country since yesterday afternoon…Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Nenagh hospital reports 13 vomit bug casesMembers of the public have been asked not to visit Nenagh General Hospital after an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.Fri Feb 03 2006 - 00:00
IMC reports two new dissident republican groupsTwo new dissident republican groups have emerged, according to the Independent Monitoring Commission report published today.Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00
Garda traffic chief says no immediate breath testsThe head of the Garda National Traffic Bureau said today random breath testing would not take place until the necessary legislation…Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00
Diesel car sales up 49% across EuropeSales of diesel cars have surged and now account for 21 per cent of all new car purchases in Ireland, according to new figures…Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00
Harney moves to ban sale of 'magic mushrooms'Tánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney has moved to completely outlaw the sale of "magic mushrooms" in the State.Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Children's faith 'needs home, school, parish'Children's faith is best nurtured by a combination of home, school and parish, Bishop of Galway Dr Martin Drennan said today.Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00
Man and woman held over Wexford woman's deathTwo people have been arrested in connection with the death of Co Wexford woman Evelyn Joel.Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00
McDowell 'determined' to bring in ReserveMinister for Justice Michael McDowell said today he was "determined" to proceed with a Garda Reserve and appealed to Garda representatives…Thu Jan 26 2006 - 00:00
Leak of PSNI briefing 'disappointing', says ReaThe vast majority of the North's policing board will be "disappointed" that a briefing by a senior PSNI officer to the board …Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00
Price of petrol and diesel set to rise next monthPetrol and diesel prices look set to increase by up to three cent a litre next month because of rising oil prices.Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00
Murder inquiry opens as Irishman shot in NYNew York police have begun a murder investigation after an Irishman was shot in the city on Sunday night.Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00
Drury quits as RTÉ chair over Ryder Cup roleThe chairman of the RTÉ Authority, Fintan Drury, resigned the position tonight.Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00
Man (32) dies in single-car crash in Co CorkA 32-year-old man was killed last night when the car he was driving crashed into a wall in Co Cork.Fri Dec 30 2005 - 00:00
Road fatalities rise for second yearSingle vehicle crashes, drink driving and speeding have increased substantially.Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00
The problem of tackling the ever-rising road death tollInstead of getting safer, our roads are becoming increasingly dangerous places/Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00
Garda station cell death was 'natural causes'A post mortem on the body of a man who died in a Garda cell early this morning has shown he died of natural causes, gardaí said…Sun Dec 18 2005 - 00:00
Man dies in Garda station cell in MonaghanA post mortem on the body of a man who died in a Garda cell early this morning has shown he died of natural causes, gardaí said…Sat Dec 17 2005 - 00:00
EPA urges consumers to recycle at ChristmasIrish consumers will get through some 20 million wine bottle and four million rolls of wrapping paper over the festive period…Fri Dec 16 2005 - 00:00
Motorists in a flap as hens escape in Co CavanMotorists in Co Cavan faced long delays this morning after 5,000 chickens made a break for freedom when the truck they were travelling…Thu Dec 15 2005 - 00:00
EPA urges checks on water supplies for parasiteAuthorities in charge of public water supplies have been warned to carry out checks for a dangerous parasite that can be fatal…Thu Dec 15 2005 - 00:00
Doubts cast on traffic initiativeThe future of an initiative aimed at cutting Dublin's traffic problems is in doubt this week following the resignation of Ivor…Wed Dec 14 2005 - 00:00
Woman (58) found after Co Down kidnap ordealA 58-year-old woman was found last night almost 24 hours after she was kidnapped by an armed gang in Co Down.Wed Dec 14 2005 - 00:00
Vote call on random testsThe Government should consider holding a constitutional referendum if it is needed to bring about the introduction of random …Wed Dec 14 2005 - 00:00
Irish Ferries sailings resume after dispute resolutionSailings on two of Irish Ferries' four routes resumed today after the long-running and bitter dispute at the company was resolved…Wed Dec 14 2005 - 00:00
Small tremor detected off Co Wicklow coastAn earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale was felt off the east coast early this morning.Wed Dec 14 2005 - 00:00
Snow leopard settles in with mate in DublinA picture of Titu, who arrived in Dublin Zoo todayTue Dec 13 2005 - 00:00
Parties denied time to discuss Callely issueThere have been angry scenes in the Dáil as Opposition parties demanded Fianna Fáil TD Ivor Callely make a statement on his resignation…Thu Dec 08 2005 - 00:00
Callely resignation sparks angry exchanges in DáilThere was uproar in the Dáil today after the Taoiseach said he had accepted the resignation of Ivor Callely following a series…Thu Dec 08 2005 - 00:00
Ahern expected to seek Callely resignation tomorrowIvor Callely leaving Government Buildings, Dublin after meeting<br>Taoiseach Bertie AhernWed Dec 07 2005 - 00:00
Parties urge Ahern to take decision on CallelyOpposition parties have asked the Taoiseach to make a decision on whether junior minister Ivor Callely will step down after claims…Wed Dec 07 2005 - 00:00
Lap-dancing will increase trafficking - groupAn increase in the number of lapdancing clubs in the Republic will lead a rise in trafficking and the abuse of women, it was …Tue Dec 06 2005 - 00:00
Call for US ambassador to address CIA flightsThe US Ambassador to Ireland should be called to appear before an Oireachtas committee to discuss his CIA's use of Irish airspace…Tue Dec 06 2005 - 00:00
Four arrested over 1972 Claudy bomb attackThree men and a woman, including a Sinn Féin MLA, have been arrested by detectives investigating the IRA bombing in Claudy, Co…Tue Nov 29 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach pays tribute to hero George BestThe Taoiseach has spoken of his sadness at the death of George Best.Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
Soccer legend George Best dies at age of 59Soccer legend George Best has died in hospital aged 59.Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
Best is 'coming to end of long road', says doctorSoccer legend George Best could die "at any time" and is not expected to survive another 24 hours, the doctor treating him said…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Motorists told to avoid driving in icy conditionsMotorists have been told to take extreme care on the roads over the next number of days after a severe weather warning was issued…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Consumers warned over car-finance agreementsConsumers have been warned they face hefty penalties if they want to back out of hire-purchase agreements for cars.Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Irish to become 'biggest Christmas spenders'Irish consumers are set to be the biggest spenders in Europe this Christmas, according to research published today.Tue Nov 22 2005 - 00:00
Ten road deaths since Friday bring 2005 total to 352Ten people have lost their lives on the State's roads since Friday bringing the total so far this year to 352.Mon Nov 21 2005 - 00:00
O'Dea tells Rabbitte to 'get a life' over gun photoMinister for Defence Willie O'Dea has told Pat Rabbitte to "get a life" after the Labour leader said newspaper photographs of…Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends giving McSweeney new jobThe Taoiseach has defended a decision to move Government chief science adviser Barry McSweeney to another State job on equal …Wed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
