Christmas message beats commercialism, archbishop insistsThe real message of Christmas always triumphs over commercialism, touching even non-believers, the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin…Thu Dec 27 2007 - 00:00
'Worrying' rise in calls to Childline over ChristmasChildline answered almost 700 calls from children and young people on Christmas Day, many of them expressing feelings of isolation…Thu Dec 27 2007 - 00:00
Crew members from detained ship head homeNine crew members of the Cypriot-registered freighter Celtic Star , which was detained in Dublin over Christmas, were on their…Thu Dec 27 2007 - 00:00
Wren boys make merryGood humour, colourful costumes and songs more than made up for any fall in numbers at the annual Wren Boys celebration at Sandymount…Thu Dec 27 2007 - 00:00
Paying vehicles equal toll-free tunnel usersThe number of motorists paying to use Dublin Port Tunnel has equalled the number of vehicles that use it for free, the National…Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Cost puts brakes on speed cameras contractA much-delayed Government plan to outsource speed cameras has run into a new difficulty over cost.Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Iarnród Éireann hails €400m railcars"It is not what we are used to," commented onlookers as the first of Iarnród Éireann's new €400 million fleet of sleek, inter…Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
Cowen unveils €2.65bn regional investment planA €2.65 billion spending programme to improve regional competitiveness was presented by Tánaiste Brian Cowen in Tullamore, Co…Tue Dec 18 2007 - 00:00
Tánaiste says legal issues delaying mammogram reportTánaiste Brian Cowen has confirmed there is a legal challenge over the publication of the report of a review of mammograms read…Tue Dec 18 2007 - 00:00
Campaign targets tennis club 'eyesore'A "burst the bubble campaign" has been set up in Sutton in north Co Dublin to protest against local tennis club plans to erect…Mon Dec 17 2007 - 00:00
Plan for soccer academy opposedProposals for a €10 million soccer academy near Donabate in north Co Dublin have been criticised by environmental group Coastwatch…Sat Dec 15 2007 - 00:00
New service between Knock airport and GatwickThere was further good news for air transport links to the west of Ireland yesterday with the announcement by Ireland West Airport…Sat Dec 15 2007 - 00:00
Byrne breaks down at launch of road adChairman of the Road Safety Authority Gay Byrne broke down and people in the audience wept during the launch of the authority…Fri Dec 14 2007 - 00:00
Threemen die in crashes on State's roadsThree men have died in crashes on the Republic's roads in recent days.Fri Dec 14 2007 - 00:00
One-fifth of all penalty points prove pointlessMore than one-fifth of all penalty points incurred since the scheme began in October 2002 cannot be applied because the driver…Thu Dec 13 2007 - 00:00
Courts 'cannot sustain' rise in motoring casesThe District Court cannot sustain the level of motoring offence cases coming before it under the fixed penalty points system, …Wed Dec 12 2007 - 00:00
Tributes paid to slain band membersRemembering the Miami: Taoiseach unveils Dublin memorial to showband Taoiseach Bertie Ahern led tributes and Dana Rosemary Scallon…Tue Dec 11 2007 - 00:00
New study predicts what life and State services will be like in 2020A new study Ireland 2020 which predicts what life and government services might be like in Ireland 100 years after independence…Tue Dec 11 2007 - 00:00
City manager supports water chargesDublin City manager John Tierney has advocated legislative changes which would allow local authorities to raise additional revenue…Mon Dec 10 2007 - 00:00
Portmarnock boardwalk proposal opposed by localsA proposal to build a boardwalk on Portmarnock dunes in north Co Dublin is due to come before Fingal county councillors this …Mon Dec 10 2007 - 00:00
Identity card for welfare recipients to be expandedA new identity card being developed for social welfare recipients is to be expanded to include users of a range of other State…Mon Dec 10 2007 - 00:00
Ryan says electricity grid will need huge investmentMinister for Energy Eamon Ryan has said a "massive investment" will be necessary to virtually replace the national electricity…Sat Dec 08 2007 - 00:00
Rail services get Budget boostIarnród Éireann has announced a significant expansion of its regional and long-distance commuter services and the reintroduction…Fri Dec 07 2007 - 00:00
Road safety body funding doublesThe budget of the Road Safety Authority has been doubled to €40 million with increases in funding for the detection of drink …Fri Dec 07 2007 - 00:00
Lack of motorway service areas for drivers 'a disgrace'Labour Party transport spokes- man Tommy Broughan has described the absence of motorway service areas or rest stops for drivers…Thu Dec 06 2007 - 00:00
Cowen ploughs €1.7bn into motorway projectsNational road building at €1.7 billion continues to account for the largest share of the Department of Transport's €3Thu Dec 06 2007 - 00:00
NRA drops rest area planJust one week after an infant died after a crash between a parked car and a van on the N2 near Ashbourne, Co Meath, it has emerged…Wed Dec 05 2007 - 00:00
Greystones project gets go-aheadWicklow County Council has approved planning permission for a large-scale town centre development at Charlesland, on the outskirts…Mon Dec 03 2007 - 00:00
Climate issue affects every sector - AhernEnergy strategy: Every sector of Irish society is to be approached to make changes in energy consumption and lifestyle, under…Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Dublin Port's expansion plan to be fast-trackedAn Bord Pleanála has ruled that Dublin Port Company's plan to infill 21 hectares of the bay represents strategic infrastructural…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Route options for Luas F line go on displayA public display of the route options for the Luas line F - from Lucan to Dublin city centre - is touring west Dublin.Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Dempsey 'powerless' if Aer Lingus ends other servicesMinister for Transport Noel Dempsey and his department would be virtually powerless to intervene if Aer Lingus chose to axe services…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
New taxi regulations from JanuaryNew standards to ensure the cleanliness, comfort and safety of small public service vehicles are to be introduced on a phased…Tue Nov 27 2007 - 00:00
EPA issues draft licence for incinerator at PoolbegThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a draft licence to Dublin City Council to operate its proposed Poolbeg incinerator…Fri Nov 23 2007 - 00:00
€5.3m plan to attract walkers and cyclistsA €5.3 million initiative to provide outdoor recreation facilities for walkers and cyclists across the State has been unveiled…Fri Nov 23 2007 - 00:00
Ballsbridge plan amendment to be debatedA new amendment to the Dublin City Development Plan which would reopen the possibility of high-rise apartment buildings in Ballsbridge…Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Meath residents oppose power lineMeath residents gathered in Trim last night to voice concerns over EirGrid's plan to run a 400kV power line from Woodlands near…Tue Nov 20 2007 - 00:00
Clarence decision opposedConservationist Michael Smith has said he will appeal Dublin City Council's decision to grant planning permission for a €150 …Tue Nov 20 2007 - 00:00
Council defends waste tendering planDublin City Council has said a plan to put the waste collection services of the four local authorities in the city and county…Tue Nov 20 2007 - 00:00
105 enrolments for primary school not yet builtParents arrived at 7am to enrol children in a proposed "Educate Together" primary school in Charlesland, Co Wicklow, at the weekend…Mon Nov 19 2007 - 00:00
New private bus service in DublinA new, privately-operated bus service between Swords and Dublin city centre begins operations this morning.Mon Nov 19 2007 - 00:00
Dún Laoghaire marina plan aims for 1,700 berthsA plan to treble the number of marina berths in Dún Laoghaire harbour, making it one of the largest marinas in Europe, is to …Fri Nov 16 2007 - 00:00
Dublin trams set to get longerThe Railway Procurement Agency is considering extending Luas trams to up to 52m in length.Tue Nov 13 2007 - 00:00
Passengers get view of the futurePassengers travelling through Dublin airport's Pier D will enjoy an experience "which is about space, about comfort, about convenience…Tue Nov 13 2007 - 00:00
Airport chief turns on critics as Pier D opensAt the official opening of the new Pier D facility the chairman of Dublin Airport Authority, Garry McGann, claimed the efficiency…Tue Nov 13 2007 - 00:00
Guidelines to seek integrated approach from developersProperty developers are to be encouraged to integrate housing projects with public transport, schools, and other community facilities…Fri Nov 09 2007 - 00:00
Radical initiatives needed for sustainable growthIreland needs radical new initiatives and more ambitious targets for sustainable development in planning, health and transport…Thu Nov 08 2007 - 00:00
Second person dies after Perth car crashA second Irish person has died as a result of a car crash in Perth, Western Australia, last week.Tue Nov 06 2007 - 00:00
Government concerned over emergency rulePakistan: The Government and Opposition parties have expressed concern over the state of emergency in Pakistan and called for…Tue Nov 06 2007 - 00:00
€500m Athlone development opensA €500 million regional shopping centre featuring a four-star hotel, apartments and specialist shops was opened in Athlone, Co…Fri Nov 02 2007 - 00:00
