Swarms of flying ants signify arrival of the summer of loveSWARMS OF flying ants, which have been observed in recent days, are merely engaging in their annual mating rituals and do not…Thu Jul 24 2008 - 01:00
Private car ban in city centre from next AprilPLANS TO ban private cars from parts of Dublin City centre, including O'Connell Street, Westmoreland Street and College Green…Wed Jul 23 2008 - 01:00
Tribunal finds Mayo hotel guilty of discrimination against TravellerA CO Mayo hotel has been found guilty of discrimination against a member of the Traveller community by the Equality Authority…Tue Jul 22 2008 - 01:00
Funeral tributes paid to Irishman shot in USANDREW HANLON, the 20-year-old Irishman shot dead by a police officer in the US on July 1st, was a gentle, thoughtful young man…Tue Jul 22 2008 - 01:00
Bank discriminated on grounds of genderBANK OF Ireland has been ordered to pay a former female employee €30,000 and reform its internal processes, after the Equality…Tue Jul 22 2008 - 01:00
Tribunal awards €5,000 to 58 workersFIFTY-EIGHT workers at Goode Concrete Ltd have each been awarded sums of at least €5,000 by the Equality Tribunal for racial …Tue Jul 22 2008 - 01:00
Funeral held of Irish man shot by US policeAndrew Hanlon the 20-year-old Irishman shot dead by a police officer in the USA on July 1st, was a gentle, thoughtful, young …Mon Jul 21 2008 - 01:00
Biofuel growers seek urgent meeting with LenihanMEMBERS OF Ireland’s fledgling biofuels industry are seeking an urgent meeting with the Minister for Finance Mr Lenihan to propose…Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
Road hauliers claim biofuel industry facing meltdown due to delayed Government strategyROAD HAULIERS and members of the Republic's fledgling biofuel business have said the industry is facing "meltdown" because of…Mon Jul 07 2008 - 01:00
Dempsey refuses cash support for hauliersMINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey has again ruled out any financial support for hauliers in difficulty due to rising fuel costs…Sat Jul 05 2008 - 01:00
Contract for phase one of Dublin to Navan rail link set for SeptemberA CONTRACT for phase one of the Dublin to Navan railway line – a 7Fri Jul 04 2008 - 01:00
Civil servant's report questionedA KEY civil servant was yesterday accused of providing false information to Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey on matters relating…Thu Jul 03 2008 - 01:00
Gormley to deal with 'lacuna' after ECJ rulingMinister for the Environment John Gormley is to bring measures to Cabinet to deal with a “lacuna” in which developers have been…Thu Jul 03 2008 - 01:00
'Girl power' to drive new campaignMOST WOMEN killed or seriously injured on Irish roads received their injuries in crashes caused by male drivers, the chief executive…Tue Jul 01 2008 - 01:00
Those who accompany learners to face drink drive lawsDRIVING LICENCE holders who accompany learner drivers are to be subject to drink driving restrictions and mandatory alcohol testing…Tue Jul 01 2008 - 01:00
92,000 learner drivers will be affected by law changeTHE NUMBER of holders of second provisional driving licences who will be directly affected by next week’s changes in the driving…Sat Jun 28 2008 - 01:00
Council to scale back plans for Mountjoy siteDUBLIN CITY Council is proposing to scale back its plans for the Mountjoy Prison site, following a submission from site owners…Sat Jun 21 2008 - 01:00
Unlicensed dump is not polluting reservoir, says Wicklow County CouncilWICKLOW COUNTY Council has said it has no reason to believe an unlicensed dump at Russborough on the edge of Blessington Lake…Sat Jun 21 2008 - 01:00
Ryanair to operate daily Knock-Liverpool serviceIRELAND WEST Airport in Knock has announced a new daily service between Co Mayo and John Lennon Airport, Liverpool.Fri Jun 20 2008 - 01:00
Dempsey promises crackdown on unlicensed hauliersMINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey has promised a crackdown on unlicensed hauliers, those who evade safety requirements and …Fri Jun 20 2008 - 01:00
Gormley introduces new energy-rating system for carsA NEW energy-rating system for vehicles shows how driving a medium-sized car can help the environment and save money.Fri Jun 20 2008 - 01:00
Citywest extension of Luas Red line approved by Bord PleanálaTHE CITYWEST/Saggart extension of the Luas Red line in west Dublin is expected to open to the public in 2011, following approval…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
Town of Drogheda to be split by proposed DTATHE TOWN of Drogheda on the border of Meath and Louth is to be split by the proposed Dublin Transport Authority (DTA), with only…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
Gormley unveils new car label systemMinister for the Environment John Gormley this morning launched a new vehicle labelling system for new cars to allow consumers…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
Dempsey clashes with TDs over Dáil questionsMINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey has accused some Dáil deputies of “a scandalous abuse of the parliamentary question system…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
EU database will ensure no escape for rogue hauliersHAULIERS AND bus companies across Europe will no longer be able to break the rules of the road when out of their own countries…Wed Jun 18 2008 - 01:00
Galway council seeks to remove Eyre Sq arbitratorAN ARBITRATOR who found in favour of a contractor who walked away from a multi-million euro refurbishment project at Eyre Square…Tue Jun 17 2008 - 01:00
God proves he has all the best tunes as Christian music festival rocks WicklowROCK MUSIC, picnics in the Wicklow sunshine, young people gyrating to the sound of indie, pop and funk, the Glenealy valley in…Mon Jun 16 2008 - 01:00
Cars to be allowed back on main street in Dún LaoghaireLOWER GEORGE’S Street in Dún Laoghaire is to be “depedestrianised” as part of a new traffic management plan for the town…Sat Jun 14 2008 - 01:00
Garda to step up checks on motoristsGARDAÍ HAVE warned motorists to expect additional checks for compliance with a range of driving regulations over the next six…Fri Jun 13 2008 - 01:00
Fear over blowing up of lethal chemicalPLANS TO destroy 15kg of waste hydrogen cyanide by explosion in the Wicklow Mountains later this month have been confirmed by…Thu Jun 12 2008 - 01:00
Minister rules out special help for the haulage sectorTHE MINISTER for Transport Mr Dempsey has ruled out any special assistance for the haulage sector, following recent rises in …Wed Jun 11 2008 - 01:00
Wicklow timber factory may be demolishedTHE OWNER of a timber homes and garden products firm in Co Wicklow said he is considering his options, following a decision by…Tue Jun 10 2008 - 01:00
Preferred firm named for speed camerasAN IRISH, French and Australian consortium including the Co Kerry-based Spectra Group, headed by businessman Xavier McAuliffe…Tue Jun 10 2008 - 01:00
50,000 learner drivers face June 30th restrictionsMORE THAN 50,000 learner drivers are likely to be affected by the June 30th deadline ending the practice where some provisional…Mon Jun 09 2008 - 01:00
Ex-solicitor in Lynn firm claims €4,000THE EMPLOYMENT Appeals Tribunal has reserved judgment in a redundancy claim from a solicitor who alerted the Law Society to concerns…Sat Jun 07 2008 - 01:00
Faulty radar delays flights at Dublin airportDUBLIN AIRPORT Authority said it was minimising delays yesterday, after a radar fault late on Wednesday night led to restrictions…Fri Jun 06 2008 - 01:00
Penal Reform Trust urges one prisoner per cell policy for new jailsOIREACHTAS COMMITEE: THE GOVERNMENT should publish a clear policy commitment to single occupancy prison cells and remove certain…Thu Jun 05 2008 - 01:00
ESRI submission questions new carbon taxesCAR OWNERSHIP "does not generate any emissions in Ireland, while car usage obviously does" the ESRI has told the Government in…Wed Jun 04 2008 - 01:00
Striking Cork train drivers will return to work todayONLY SLIGHT disruption to train services is expected early this morning in Cork following an agreement yesterday on striking …Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
Smaller stores to refuse toll paymentsUP TO 1,500 convenience stores and newsagents are refusing to handle payments for barrier-free tolling when it comes into operation…Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
Dempsey to open Carlow bypass this afternoonMINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey is to open a €216 million bypass of Carlow town this afternoon. The 18Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Choice of nine toll tags for M50 motoristsMOTORISTS OPTING to pay for barrier-free tolling on the M50 by way of electronic tags will have a choice of nine different tags…Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Reports call for reform to encourage electric take-upIRELAND could massively reduce CO2 emissions if just 10 per cent of motorists switched to hybrid or electric engines, a new report…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
The Red Cow: work in progressJUST WHEN you thought it was safe to go back to the Red Cow..Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Metro could boost jobs, study claimsTHE DEVELOPMENT of a "Metro North Economic Corridor", which could create an additional 37,000 jobs over 20 years and fund half…Tue May 27 2008 - 01:00
Turnout crucial for Yes vote - McCreevyEU Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services Charlie McCreevy has called for the 'Yes' side in the Lisbon Treaty debate…Mon May 26 2008 - 01:00
Recommended lorry height too high for Port TunnelA NEW report from InterTradeIreland, entitled Freight Transport Report for the Island of Ireland, will be presented to Minister…Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
Call to ask why other EU citizens not votingCAMPAIGN LAUNCH: THE CENTRAL question voters should ask themselves in the debate on the Lisbon Treaty is: "Why are all of the…Sat May 17 2008 - 01:00
Motorists urged to switch off mobilesMORE THAN 35,000 people have been given penalty points for holding a mobile phone while driving, since the activity was made …Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
