Care deaths total may riseThe number of children that have died while in State care or in contact with social services is likely to rise above the current…Tue Jun 08 2010 - 01:00
Over 1,800 cases of elder abuseElderly people reported more than 1,800 allegations of abuse to the HSE last year, almost half of which were against their children…Tue Jun 08 2010 - 01:00
Activists threatened and beaten, claim returneesDUBLIN PRESS CONFERENCE: ACTIVISTS REMOVED from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were viciously beaten and threatened with execution…Sat Jun 05 2010 - 01:00
Garda inquiry into paramedic's deathA CO Cavan community was devastated yesterday as news of the death of a local paramedic and father of six children spread.Sat Jun 05 2010 - 01:00
Conservation clues sought for tiny frogsA WICKLOW-based scientist has commenced a study of some of the smallest and most striking creatures from the rainforests of South…Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
Protest continues at Israeli embassyAbout 50 people are continuing to blockade the Israeli embassy in Dublin today in protest at Israel’s policies on Gaza.Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
'No evidence' of weapons on flotillaACTIVISTS' REPORT: THERE WAS no evidence to suggest peace activists travelling on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla had weapons, an …Thu Jun 03 2010 - 01:00
President signs Fines Bill into lawLegislation designed to reduce the numbers imprisoned for failing to pay fines and civil debt has today been signed into law …Wed Jun 02 2010 - 01:00
Irish man denies Gaza activists armedAn Irishman who was part of a Gaza bound aid flotilla raided by the Israeli Defence Forces today said he saw nothing to suggest…Wed Jun 02 2010 - 01:00
Garda union strongly backs Croke Park dealTHE ASSOCIATION of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has voted in favour of the Croke Park deal on public sector pay and reform …Wed Jun 02 2010 - 01:00
Gardaí investigate Limerick murderA murder inquiry has commenced in Co Limerick after a body discovered in a shallow grave yesterday was identified as that of …Tue Jun 01 2010 - 01:00
AGSI backs Croke Park agreementThe Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has voted in favour of the Croke Park public sector pay and reform agreement…Tue Jun 01 2010 - 01:00
Alternatives to prison 'need public backing'ANY DECISION to use further non-custodial sentences to deal with criminal justice matters must be supported by the wider public…Sat May 29 2010 - 01:00
Man held over tiger kidnappingA man has been arrested in connection with a tiger kidnapping in Dublin this morning.Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Road checkpoints on way - AhernMulti-agency checkpoints are to be set up on some of the State’s roads in an attempt to clamp down on criminal activity, Minister…Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Move away from jail in Fines BillAlmost nobody will be imprisoned for failing to pay fines or civil debt under new legislation that is to be signed into law shortly…Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Local boy Dunne good: Ireland star returns home to lend a helping handAFTER A long, tiring and periodically painful season, Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne appeared pleased to be back …Wed May 26 2010 - 01:00
Dunne keen on Ireland, KeaneRICHARD DUNNE has said Republic of Ireland colleague Robbie Keane and former Manchester City team-mate Stephen Ireland would …Wed May 26 2010 - 01:00
Dunne supports FAI back-to-work planRepublic of Ireland footballer Richard Dunne returned to his native Tallaght this morning to promote a Football Association of…Tue May 25 2010 - 01:00
Marathon woman at halfway pointAN IRISHWOMAN running nearly three marathons a day in an attempt to raise at least €70,000 for charity has crossed the halfway…Tue May 25 2010 - 01:00
Consultants defended over private workFigures suggesting that more than 200 consultants have seen too many private patients in public hospitals are “not a true and…Mon May 24 2010 - 01:00
National stud defends its policy on overseas travelTHE IRISH National Stud last night defended its policy on overseas travel – saying that sending representatives abroad was a …Sat May 22 2010 - 01:00
Bank of Ireland moves to allay fears for IT jobsBANK OF Ireland last night moved to allay trade union fears that its decision to select a new IT infrastructure supplier could…Sat May 22 2010 - 01:00
Report warns that breaches of data law must be tackledDATA PROTECTION controllers should face sanctions for deliberate or reckless breaches of information protection law, a Government…Sat May 22 2010 - 01:00
Stud defends spending policiesThe Irish National Stud has tonight defended its policy on overseas travel saying that sending representatives abroad was a key…Fri May 21 2010 - 01:00
BoI moves to ease job fearsBank of Ireland tonight moved to ease trade union fears that its decision to select a new IT infrastructure supplier could result…Fri May 21 2010 - 01:00
'Reckless' data breaches should be prosecutedData protection controllers should face sanctions for deliberate or reckless breaches of information protection law, a Government…Fri May 21 2010 - 01:00
'Common sense' needed in rugby debateThe Government will come to a “common sense” decision on proposals that would require Six Nations and Heineken Cup rugby matches…Thu May 20 2010 - 01:00
IMO to back Croke Park dealThe Irish Medical Organisation today announced it would accept the proposed Croke Park agreement on public sector pay and reform…Thu May 20 2010 - 01:00
Finale opportunity 'Lost' on RTÉThe finale of popular TV series Lost is to be broadcast by RTÉ on Thursday, four days after it is shown on Sky1 and a number …Thu May 20 2010 - 01:00
Tax cuts caused collapse - BeggIreland's adoption of a liberal economic model was a total failure and a major contributor to the country's economic collapse…Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Gardaí say student was murderedGardaí have opened a murder investigation after forensic tests on the exhumed body of a woman who died five years ago in Co Clare…Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
IDA 'confident' over Pfizer jobs - CoughlanThe Government will work vehemently to sustain as many of the 785 jobs to be lost as part of restructuring by pharmaceutical …Tue May 18 2010 - 01:00
McAnaspie's call for public inquiryThe family of teenager Daniel McAnaspie, who was murdered while in State care, has called for a full public inquiry into his …Mon May 17 2010 - 01:00
Cardinal Brady committed to leading 'renewal' of churchCardinal Seán Brady tonight said he intends to lead the Irish Catholic Church on a journey of renewal but that he has asked Pope…Mon May 17 2010 - 01:00
Bus ticketing contract awardedA Dublin based company has been chosen to provide ticketing equipment to private bus operators who intend to participate in the…Tue May 11 2010 - 01:00
Man questioned over fatal Bray fireGardaí are continuing to question a man in connection with a fatal fire in Co Wicklow in which two part-time firemen were killed…Tue May 11 2010 - 01:00
Two die in Cavan collisionTwo men have died and another is in a serious condition in hospital following a two vehicle collision near Virginia, Co Cavan…Thu May 06 2010 - 01:00
Nine held in Limerick crime raidsNine men have been arrested in Limerick today as part of a Garda investigation into organised crime in the city.Fri Apr 23 2010 - 01:00
Assault alleged at Dublin ATMGardaí in Dublin are conducting inquiries into an allegation that a man was assaulted and robbed while using an ATM on O’Connell…Thu Apr 22 2010 - 01:00
Cowen 'powerless' over bankersThe Government appeared powerless to stand in the way of the juggernaut of senior bankers, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny told the…Wed Apr 21 2010 - 01:00
Separated twins 'making progress'Cork twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf are in a stable condition and making steady progress following their separation almost…Tue Apr 20 2010 - 01:00
Cigarettes worth €3.1m seizedCustoms officers at Dublin Port today seized more than seven million cigarettes with an estimated street value of some €3Mon Apr 19 2010 - 01:00
Most Irish fear harm in hospitalMORE THAN half of Irish people fear they will be harmed while receiving treatment in hospital, according to a new European Union…Sat Apr 17 2010 - 01:00
Half fear harm while in hospitalMore than 50 per cent of Irish people fear they will be harmed while receiving treatment in hospital, according to a new European…Fri Apr 16 2010 - 01:00
Busy weekend of sun, sport and music aheadMet Éireann has forecast that after a cold start, following overnight frost, temperatures will rise to between 13 and 17 degrees…Fri Apr 16 2010 - 01:00
City residents to protest swimming pool closureRESIDENTS OF Dublin’s north inner city are to hold a protest outside City Hall on Monday evening over the proposed closure of…Sat Apr 10 2010 - 01:00
Scholarships for three Irish musiciansTHREE IRISH musicians have been awarded scholarships to attend the world-renowned Berklee College of Music in the US this summer…Sat Apr 10 2010 - 01:00
RTÉ insists on editing flushing toilet sound from cancer advertTHE IRISH Cancer Society was forced to edit the sound of a flushing toilet out of a radio advert highlighting the symptoms of…Sat Apr 10 2010 - 01:00
Irishman vies for €600,000 in poker Irish OpenTHE BIGGEST event on the Irish poker calendar was coming to a close in Dublin last night, with a fitter of window blinds from…Tue Apr 06 2010 - 01:00
