Young and jobless show lowest voter turnoutYoung people and the unemployed are the least likely to vote, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office …Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Radio figures show 5% fall in RTE listenershipThe number of people listening to RTÉ radio stations nationally has slipped by 5 per cent, according to the latest JNLR radio…Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
Co Mayo publican and Travellers settle ban rowA Co Mayo publican has given a written undertaking that he will not re-impose a blanket ban on Travellers frequenting his pub…Thu Apr 10 2003 - 01:00
ASTI votes to accept pay deal and benchmarkingThe Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) has voted decisively to accept the national pay deal and pay increases proposed…Tue Apr 08 2003 - 01:00
Protests planned for Ahern-Bush meeting in NorthThe Taoiseach is due discuss the situation in Iraq with Mr George W Bush on Tuesday, when the US President visits Northern Ireland…Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
McDowell reports 22% jump in headline crimeHeadline crime jumped by more than 22 per cent last year, the Minister for Justice Mr McDowell told the Seanad today.Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
Dublin business group opposes congestion chargeThe Dublin City Business Association (DCBA) has rejected calls for the introduction of a London-style congestion charge for the…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Gardai clash with anti-war protesters outside DailGardaí dressed in riot gear clashed with anti-war protesters outside the Dail this evening.Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
SF ardfheis hears call for release of McCabe killersSinn Fein TD for Kerry North Mr Martin Ferris has called for the release of the Provisional IRA members charged over the killing…Sat Mar 29 2003 - 00:00
Anti-war demonstrators march through Dublin city centreThousands of anti-war demonstrators have gathered in Dublin city centre for a march against the Anglo-American military campaign…Sat Mar 29 2003 - 00:00
Second suspected case of SARS in DublinA second patient has been admitted to a Dublin hospital today with suspected symptoms of the pneumonia-like virus, Severe Acute…Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Man dies in altercation at Strabane police stationA 28-year-old man has died following an incident at Strabane police station in Co Tyrone early this morning.Mon Mar 17 2003 - 00:00
Irish lawyers oppose planned war in IraqMore than 70 Irish lawyers have issued a statement claiming the proposed war on Iraq, and the Government's "practical support…Wed Mar 05 2003 - 00:00
State's first municipal waste incinerator gets go-aheadCampaigners and political parties have reacted angrily to the news that the State's first municipal waste incinerator has been…Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
Media accused of 'hyping' Shannon violence threatThe Irish Anti-War Movement (IAWM) has said reports of potential violence at tomorrow's protest at Shannon airport have been …Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Government publishes sporting-events legislationThe Government has published legislation allowing broadcasters to screen designated major sporting events on free-to-air television…Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Report highlights 'gaps' in assessing waste health riskThere are insufficient resources in Ireland to assess the possible health risks associated with landfills and waste incineration…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Rabbitte calls for 'clear' statement on IraqThe Labour Party leader has called on the Taoiseach to "say clearly" that a unilateral attack on Iraq by the United State without…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Simon Community to vote against partnershipThe Simon Community has decided to vote against the proposed national partnership deal, saying it will have "no positive impact…Mon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
Ahern faces anti-war pressure ahead of summitAs the Taoiseach travels to Brussels to attend the emergency European Union summit on Iraq today he faces increasing opposition…Mon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
US snowstorms force Aer Lingus to cancel flightsAer Lingus has cancelled flights to New York today as snowstorms cripple large parts of the US east coast.Mon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
Brennan unveils interim national taxi regulatorThe Minister for Transport announced the appointment of the interim chairman of the Commission for Taxi Regulation this morning…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Martin faces 'avalanche of litigation' over organ retentionThe Parents for Justice (PFJ) group has begun legal action against hospitals, health boards, doctors, consultants, the Minister…Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Three teenagers injured in Dublin shootingThree teenagers have been injured in a shooting incident in the Finglas area of Dublin.Wed Feb 05 2003 - 00:00
Group says Paul Hill visa to Colombia delayedThe group campaigning for the release of three Irishmen accused of training FARC guerillas in Colombia has said criticised authorities…Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
FG, Labour oppose plans to change FOI ActFine Gael and Labour have railed against the Government over reports it is set to impose restrictions on the public's access …Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
Man shot twice in suspected Dublin gang attackA man was taken to hospital tonight after a shooting in Dublin believed to be the latest in a spate of gangland attacks in the…Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
Smith sends soldiers to guard US planes landing in ShannonThe Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, has confirmed 120 armed troops will provide 24-hour security to US military planes landing…Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
World Airways to reduce flights through ShannonOne of the largest carriers of US troops through Shannon Airport is to radically reduce the number of flights through the facility…Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
Credit Union chief warns on credit card debtsThe Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) has reported a significant increase in the number of loans being given to people to …Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
Troubled Government jet breaks down againThe Government jet has broken down again, forcing the Taoiseach to hire an air taxi this morning to take him to a trade mission…Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:00
Signposts in five counties set for €5 million revampSignposts in five counties are set to benefit from a €5Wed Jan 29 2003 - 00:00
Peace group starts anti-war postcard campaignAn Irish peace group has begun a postcard campaign calling on the Government to stop allowing US military jets refuel at Shannon…Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
Childline figures highlight early sexualisationThe ISPCC has said there is a worrying trend of the early sexualisation, confusion and lack of information among children in …Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
PD punctuality claim 'nonsense' - Iarnrod EireannA PD senator says he has seen a confidential CIÉ report that admits to poor performance records on the DART and Connolly-to-Maynooth…Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Cullen announces €434m for non-national roadsFunding of €434 million for non-national roads was announced by the Minister for Environment Mr Cullen today.Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Garda group calls for more resources in LimerickCrime in Limerick is in danger of getting out of control due to Garda shortages, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors…Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Eminem 'delighted' as first Irish gig confirmedControversial American rap artist Eminem is to perform at Punchestown Racecourse in June, it was confirmed today.Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Taxi union seeks 'full-scale' inquiry into industryThe National Taxi Drivers' Union (NTDU) will call on the Government to hold a "full-scale inquiry" into the industry, a spokesman…Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Farmers halt pay talks over Government incomes 'failure'Talks between farmers and the Government on a social partnership pay deal have been suspended at the request of the Irish Creamery…Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
McDowell says judgment 'vindicates' GovernmentThe Minister for Justice Mr McDowell has said this morning's supreme court ruling has vindicated the Government's stance on the…Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
Modest rise in house prices predicted for 2003The rise in the cost of houses this year will be modest because of the phenomenal pace of housebuilding, a report published this…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Transport unions call off planned Monday stoppageUnions representing transport workers have called off a four-hour work stoppage planned for Monday after accepting an offer of…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Intel Ireland 'a great place to work', finds FortuneThe Irish operation of chip maker Intel has been named in a list of the best ten companies in Europe to work for.Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
'Prestige' type ship detained in Dublin portA single hull tanker has been detained in Dublin Port after a litany of faults was discovered by the Maritime Safety Directorate…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Arnotts unions call meeting on takeover bidUnions representing workers in the Arnotts' department store have called an emergency meeting to discuss the takeover approach…Fri Jan 17 2003 - 00:00
Five arrested in Dublin in corruption inquiryFive people, including a civil servant, have been arrested in Dublin as part an investigation into corruption.Thu Jan 16 2003 - 00:00
Dail delegation to visit Iraq next weekA delegation from the Dáil Foreign Affairs committee is to visit Iraq next week.Thu Jan 16 2003 - 00:00
Dail must decide on Iraq issue, says Fine GaelThe Dáil should be reconvened if necessary to discuss any military action in Iraq, Fine Gael said today.Thu Jan 09 2003 - 00:00
FG calls for speed review before zero toleranceSpeed limits should be reviewed and damaged or badly located signs should be replaced before the introduction of zero tolerance…Wed Jan 08 2003 - 00:00
