Dukes apologises ‘unreservedly’ over comment that Border people have violence ‘in their blood’Former Fine Gael leader says he had ‘absolutely not’ intended to offend peopleThu Dec 01 2022 - 17:42
Von der Leyen says ‘positive conclusion’ can be reached on Northern Ireland protocolVisit to mark 50 years of Ireland’s membership of EU will include meetings with President and TaoiseachThu Dec 01 2022 - 16:30
Accommodation and permanent jobs needed to attract teachers home from abroad - ASTICall for reduction in red tape and shortening of length of time required to qualify as teacherThu Dec 01 2022 - 09:22
Alzheimer Society of Ireland welcomes ‘hope’ of new groundbreaking researchResults of clinical trials point to ‘most credible treatment’ in decades of researchWed Nov 30 2022 - 13:37
‘Standing up for tradition’: Live crib finds new home in Dublin city centre after Mansion House banMinister Patrick O’Donovan said he believed he was ‘standing up for tradition’ with the new arrangement which was worked out between the OPW and IFATue Nov 29 2022 - 12:56
‘His face is totally destroyed’: Boy sustains life-changing injuries in dog attackAlejandro Miszan airlifted to hospital where he has undergone two surgeries following attack in EnniscorthyTue Nov 29 2022 - 11:50
Consumers to receive up to 25 cent per bottle or can under new recycling schemeDeposit Return Scheme aims to incentivise recycling of plastic and aluminium wasteMon Nov 28 2022 - 09:27
Over 50s need better access to ‘good part-time jobs’, report suggestsStudy finds some 80,000 workers are in this category with women making up 54 per centFri Nov 25 2022 - 10:48
Donohoe looks to December 5th for Eurogroup president ratificationMinister says he set expectations during first term in post and worked ‘very hard’ to deliver themFri Nov 25 2022 - 09:11
Pledges to accommodate Ukrainian refugees to be made online through councils in bid to ease pressure on housingMinister overseeing process says department has learned from difficulties and delaysThu Nov 24 2022 - 09:15
Irish politicians on Russian travel ban list say it will not change stance on invasionBan on 52 Irish politicians is ‘hybrid warfare’, says Martin but Jim O’Callaghan expresses delight position received ‘such recognition’Thu Nov 17 2022 - 22:20
‘Surprise’ road tolls hike sparks condemnation Increase announcement is ‘very unwelcome’ says VaradkarThu Nov 17 2022 - 17:21
EPA criticises low level of water quality inspections by councilsSome local councils performing poorly on environmental inspection recordTue Nov 15 2022 - 08:42
Vicky Phelan ‘inspired not only ourselves but an entire nation’, say familyPresident leads tributes to ‘tireless’ cervical cancer campaigner who has died aged 48Mon Nov 14 2022 - 18:24
Producers warn of a potential shortage of turkeys for Christmas Avian flu could impact the numbers available for the Christmas marketMon Nov 14 2022 - 09:01
Childcare providers say there are ‘serious concerns’ over viability of businessesMinister says Friday's protest closures are ‘unwarranted’ after ‘extensive engagement’ with sectorFri Nov 11 2022 - 12:57
Donohoe assails tech firms’ ‘appalling’ treatment of staffMinister says some companies’ conduct fell ‘far short’ of what is expectedFri Nov 11 2022 - 11:18
Labour calls for drink-spiking to be specific criminal offenceCrime is currently covered under poisoning legislation but should have a longer sentence, says Aodhán Ó RíordáinWed Nov 09 2022 - 09:43
Qatar World Cup ‘is tainted’, says ButtimerFG Senator says attitudes in host country need to be challenged after event ambassador’s comment that homosexuality is ‘damage in the mind’Wed Nov 09 2022 - 09:17
‘Science is frequently uncertain’: Nolan defends Nphet’s slowness to masks and testing Former member admits things could be done differently next timeTue Nov 08 2022 - 10:49
Cop27: Mary Robinson calls for ‘positive narrative’ on climate actionFormer president Mary Robinson calls for ‘positive narrative’ on climate actionTue Nov 08 2022 - 09:29
Tourism Ireland chief predicts recovery for sector in 2023Positive outlook despite ‘strong headwinds’ such as economy and Ukraine warTue Nov 08 2022 - 08:25
Wexford flooding due to heavy rains could cost ‘hundreds of thousands of euro’ to fixRoads closed after unexpectedly heavy downpours in Gorey area on Thursday afternoonFri Nov 04 2022 - 08:48
McGrath welcomes withdrawal of Sinn Féin spokesperson remarks concerning senior civil servantMinister also expressed disappointment at the departure of Sligo-Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry from the Fianna Fáil partyThu Nov 03 2022 - 10:37
Call for action on apprenticeships to help address building sector labour shortageSocial Democrats spokesman said Government had been ‘sparse’ in details on Housing For All projectThu Nov 03 2022 - 08:26
Hauliers warn some may be ‘forced off road’ because of fuel pricesCall for immediate Government action to support the sectorWed Nov 02 2022 - 09:22
Oncologist calls for vaccination ID to be used for all hospital treatmentsHealth service harmonisation needed amid concerns over rise in cancer diagnoses, Prof Seamus O’Reilly saysTue Nov 01 2022 - 09:00
Ukrainian refugees housed in Dublin sports hall after sleeping on airport floorCommunity consultation on modular emergency accommodation vital, ex-army ranger saysWed Oct 26 2022 - 12:16
Gardaí concerned 6am nightclub closing will put further pressure on forceA rise in public order offences could result, sergeants and inspectors’ representative warnedWed Oct 26 2022 - 09:31
Capuchin homeless charity feeding and supporting Ukrainians left without accommodation‘They slept on the floor, they did not have any food or any money”: refugees sleeping at Dublin Airport over weekendMon Oct 24 2022 - 10:22
Refugees sleeping on the streets cannot be ruled out as Citywest reaches capacity - MinisterO’Gorman says Ukrainian embassy had been contacted so people could be advised to stay in other EU states as State accommodation could not be guaranteedFri Oct 21 2022 - 12:13
Irish Water dealing with consequences of failure to invest in infrastructure, says spokespersonAmount of wastewater properly dealt with set to rise substantially next year, says organisationThu Oct 20 2022 - 09:50
Central Bank easing of mortgage rules ‘a reaction to Government failure’ - DohertyRelaxation of borrowing rules may lead to increased house prices, mortgage body saysWed Oct 19 2022 - 11:23
Gardaí handling of data relating to false reports of child abuse images criticised by ICCL Clarity required on ways in which data recorded in cases where reported images are found to be innocent according to civil rights organisationWed Oct 19 2022 - 10:00
Property owners threaten legal action over winter eviction banCabinet approves ban on new evictions lasting until next MarchTue Oct 18 2022 - 09:56
Landlords ‘are kind of price takers in the market’, says chair of RTBCompetitive bidding between those wishing to rent more properties a major factor in driving prices up, says Tom DunneFri Oct 14 2022 - 12:50
Words of support from around the world will ‘carry us’ through mourning, Creeslough priest saysFr John Joe Duffy said the community is ‘just at the beginning of a long journey of recovery’ as funerals continueFri Oct 14 2022 - 09:49
Australian recruitment billboard for Irish medics is ‘cheeky’ but unsurprising, says INMO representativeIrish system is training doctors and nurses to leave as doctor warns plan to tackle hospital waits is ‘fiddling while Rome burns’Fri Oct 14 2022 - 08:51
Martin admits claim that RTÉ provided access to interview was wrong but renews criticism of SFTaoiseach says use of legal action by party has ‘chilling effect’ on media and public debateThu Oct 13 2022 - 13:30
Planning and building process is too slow amid housing crisis, Micheál Martin admitsTaoiseach called for more modular and timber homes to tackle issues housing refugees, students and wider populationThu Oct 13 2022 - 12:13
Ukrainian refugee on move from Kerry to Mayo says notice ‘isn’t long enough to change our lives again’Killarney mayor calls for reversal of decision of community at hotel since March with many children settled in local schoolTue Oct 11 2022 - 19:38
Creeslough tragedy: Kind nature of Jessica Gallagher and Martin McGill recalled at funeral MassesLarge crowds turn out in north Co Donegal village on Tuesday to remember two of the 10 people killed in last Friday’s explosionTue Oct 11 2022 - 13:46
Creeslough: Crowds turn out for vigil as people urged to talk about tragedyFirst funerals of Donegal explosion victims to take place tomorrowMon Oct 10 2022 - 20:37
‘Cop on’ and stay away from seals on Blasket Islands, says O’Donovan Tourists are reportedly using the historic home of Peig Sayers as a toiletFri Oct 07 2022 - 14:43
Unions formally accept public-sector pay deal for rises of 6.5%First pay rise under two-year agreement to be backdated to the start of FebruaryFri Oct 07 2022 - 11:57
Irish man injured in Ukraine shocked by death of Rory MasonBrian Maher from Co Meath was injured in the Kharkiv offensiveThu Oct 06 2022 - 10:43
More than 400 applications to adoption authority for information Reformed system gives people much greater access to information about their early life and familyMon Oct 03 2022 - 13:15
‘Currency tourists’ take advantage of sterling slump in Border townsTrolley of 29 items, including bread, milk and meat almost 10% cheaper in Derry compared to Tullamore this week based on an Irish Times surveySat Oct 01 2022 - 06:00
Concrete levy should lead to more timber frame homes and better regulation of industry, says RyanLevy is expected to generate €80 million towards the mica and pyrite redress schemesFri Sept 30 2022 - 10:22
Budget concrete levy concerns raised at Fine Gael parliamentary party meetingBackbenchers criticise measure announced to part-fund mica redress schemeWed Sept 28 2022 - 14:51
