Burke faces sentencing on tax offencesFormer Fianna Fáil minister Ray Burke could face up to five years in jail and a maximum €127,000 fine when he is sentenced for…Tue Dec 14 2004 - 00:00
Lawlor withdraws from Mahon tribunalFormer Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor has withdrawn from the tribunal after he was refused leave to make a submission on the inquiry…Sat Dec 11 2004 - 00:00
Goodman says he was 'cheated' in land dealThe beef sector tycoon, Mr Larry Goodman, says he was "cheated" in a land deal in which he invested over £500,000 at the instigation…Sat Dec 11 2004 - 00:00
Newspapers seek law to help protect 'sources' of journalistsThe National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI) has called on the Minister for Justice to introduce legislation allowing journalists…Sat Dec 11 2004 - 00:00
Journalist faces jail over refusal to name sourcesMahon tribunal: A Sunday newspaper journalist is facing the possibility of imprisonment after he refused to tell the tribunal…Fri Dec 10 2004 - 00:00
Solicitor to challenge inquiry into land dealsMahon tribunal: The planning tribunal is facing further delays after solicitor Mr John Caldwell announced his intention to bring…Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
Lawlor repaid just over half of #600,000 he got from GoodmanMahon Tribunal: Beef baron Mr Larry Goodman advanced about £600,000 to Mr Liam Lawlor and his companies over a three-year period…Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
Lawlor's deals to come under scrutinyMahon Tribunal: Mr Liam Lawlor's deals with businessman Mr Jim Kennedy and solicitor Mr John Caldwell are due to come under …Tue Dec 07 2004 - 00:00
Jesuits warn on effects of proposed rezoningThe Jesuits have warned they could be forced to close schools and move other activities out of Dublin if a proposed change to…Tue Dec 07 2004 - 00:00
Trafficked women are victims not criminals, conference toldDeportations and other immigration measures are not the solutions to human trafficking, the human rights conference in Dublin…Mon Dec 06 2004 - 00:00
Lapdancing not harmless but 'gateway drug' to sex industryNG0 Forum on Human Rights: Far from its image as "harmless fun", lapdancing is the equivalent of a "gateway drug" into the …Mon Dec 06 2004 - 00:00
Outbreak of vomiting bug in Dublin worsensThe current outbreak of the winter vomiting bug in Dublin has worsened, with more than 200 patients and staff showing symptoms…Sat Dec 04 2004 - 00:00
Gilmartin claims fresh evidence regarding ministerial meetingMahon Tribunal: Property developer Mr Tom Gilmartin says he will be back at the planning tribunal next year with fresh evidence…Fri Dec 03 2004 - 00:00
Media group to consider tribunal requestThomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH), which publishes the Sunday Business Post and the Irish Examiner , is to say tomorrow whether it…Thu Dec 02 2004 - 00:00
Target set last month will not be metOverseas Aid Aid agencies have accused the Government of breaking commitments on overseas aid yet again, with the Budget figures…Thu Dec 02 2004 - 00:00
Robinson deplores aid shortfallThe former president, Mrs Mary Robinson, has expressed her disappointment at the Government's failure to reach a United Nations…Sat Nov 27 2004 - 00:00
Envoy to Ireland says people defraudedUkraine's ambassador in Ireland has sided with the opposition in his country, which claims there was massive fraud in last Sunday…Sat Nov 27 2004 - 00:00
Missionary from Clare murdered near NairobiPolice in Kenya are investigating the murder of an Irish priest, who spent his working life helping the poor in Africa.Fri Nov 26 2004 - 00:00
Kennedy 'not concerned' about planning laws, says surveyorMahon Tribunal: Businessman Mr Jim Kennedy boasted that he wasn't concerned about planning laws because he "knew" people in …Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Solicitor rules out Lawlor stakeMahon Tribunal: Solicitor Mr John Caldwell has said he would fight "tooth and nail" any claim by Mr Liam Lawlor for part-ownership…Wed Nov 24 2004 - 00:00
Church threatens legal action over zoning proposalCatholic Church organisations are threatening legal action over a proposed amendment to Dublin planning regulations which they…Mon Nov 22 2004 - 00:00
New aid row over Lenihan remark on spendingOverseas aid: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr Conor Lenihan, has ignited a fresh row after claiming some aid agencies…Sat Nov 20 2004 - 00:00
Further doubt cast on Jackson Way's ownership of Dublin landMahon Tribunal: Further doubt has been cast on the claim by controversial property company Jackson Way to own land at Carrickmines…Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
Extra tribunal staff to be paid the full rateThe Government will appoint more lawyers to the planning tribunal, to be paid the full rate of up to €2,250 a day, only five …Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
Lawyer was 'architect' of Paisley Park offshore schemeLawyer Mr John Caldwell has described himself as the "architect" of a complex offshore structure behind Paisley Park, the former…Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
Heavy trucks to be banned from Dublin cityDublin city councillors are set to ban heavy goods vehicles in the city centre during the day when the port tunnel opens next…Wed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
€10m costs for witnesses' 'disreputable' conduct refusedThe Mahon tribunal has refused an application for legal costs, estimated at over €10 million, by Joseph Murphy Structural Engineering…Wed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
Redmond claims he is being 'stitched up'Mahon Tribunal: The former assistant Dublin city and county manager, Mr George Redmond, has claimed he is being "stitched up…Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Dublin plan proposes ban on sex shopsA ban on sex shops in residential areas, restrictions on superpubs and a commitment to build more playgrounds are among the proposals…Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
VAT on child car seats may be reduced, says CullenVAT on children's car seats may be reduced in order to promote their wider use and save lives, according to the Minister for …Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
Judge tells Redmond answers are ridiculousJudge Alan Mahon has accused former assistant Dublin city and county manager Mr George Redmond of giving ridiculous and evasive…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Solicitor says Kennedy is half-owner of property company Jackson WayBusinessman Mr Jim Kennedy is the half-owner of the controversial property company Jackson Way, a solicitor who represented the…Sat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Dunlop says he was told of need to pay for rezoningFormer Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor said Dublin county councillors would have to be "looked after" to allow the rezoning of …Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Property owner denies advance knowledge of confidential planOne of the owners of Jackson Way, the controversial property company under investigation by the Mahon tribunal, has denied any…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Lawlor's offshore foundation 'to reap windfall'Former Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor has set up an offshore foundation to reap an expected property windfall for his family, …Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
'Bogus' Nigerian asylum-seekers vilifying country, says embassyThe Nigerian embassy has accused some of its nationals of making "unfounded allegations" against the country in a "desperate …Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Diamond Hill gets €1.4m pathway to summitConstruction is to start this week on a €1Mon Oct 25 2004 - 01:00
Former TDs deny soliciting donationsFormer Fianna Fáil TDs Mr Pádraig Flynn and Mr Liam Lawlor have dismissed a claim at the planning tribunal that they solicited…Mon Oct 25 2004 - 01:00
City criticised for failing to 'embrace' marathonThe director of the Dublin City Marathon - which celebrates its 25th running this morning - has criticised the city for failing…Mon Oct 25 2004 - 01:00
False evidence cited as Baileys' cost claim refusedThe planning tribunal has refused an application for costs, believed to run into millions of euros, from the developers, Mr Michael…Sat Oct 23 2004 - 01:00
Engineer admits error in passing confidential mapMahon Tribunal: A consulting engineer has admitted he was wrong to accept a confidential planning map which he then passed on…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Redmond 'asked staff' to draw up planning map given to KennedyMahon Tribunal: The former Dublin assistant city and county manager Mr George Redmond requested his staff to draw up a confidential…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Goodman to appear at tribunalMahon Tribunal: Beef baron Mr Larry Goodman is to return to the world of the tribunals next month, 11 years after the beef tribunal…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Man says he paid three politiciansA former amusement arcade worker has said he paid a total of £5,500 in political donations to three politicians who lobbied for…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Lawlor ordered not to question witnessMahon Tribunal: The tribunal has refused Mr Liam Lawlor the right to cross-examine a witness after the former Fianna Fáil TD…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Inquiry ordered into immunity decisionThe Information Commissioner, Ms Emily O'Reilly, has ordered an investigation into the refusal of the DPP to release records …Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Methods of lawyers for the tribunal criticisedLawyers for one of the owners of Jackson Way have criticised the procedures adopted by the tribunal in its investigation of the…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Traveller dispute settled for now on Dublin's 'Garvaghy Road'Burnt-out cars, charred pallets of wood, shattered glass - all the detritus of a full-blown riot were on ample display along …Tue Oct 12 2004 - 01:00
Court battle looms over Jackson Way ?13m claimA High Court battle is looming over the €13 million compensation claim by controversial property company Jackson Way for land…Mon Oct 11 2004 - 01:00
Former Aer Rianta chief says she did not receive Cartier watchThe former chief executive of Aer Rianta, Ms Margaret Sweeney, has "categorically" denied that she also received a €9,000 Cartier…Mon Oct 11 2004 - 01:00
