No evidence drugs were contaminated - HSEThe Health Services Executive (HSE) says there is no evidence to date that heroin linked to the deaths of six Dublin drug addicts…Tue Dec 5 2006 - 00:00
Brothers criticised over abuse inquiryThe chairman of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse has expressed his frustration and anger at delays by the Christian…Thu Nov 30 2006 - 00:00
Commissioner sacks two gardaí over dispute at US embassyThe Garda Commissioner has dismissed two gardaí who were involved in a dispute while guarding the US embassy in Dublin.Thu Nov 30 2006 - 00:00
Catering firm's worker profiles 'sinister'Siptu has described an attempt by a large catering employer in Dublin to create a "risk profile" of its workforce as sinister…Wed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
More than 9,000 sign up for Dublin Port Tunnel charity runMore than 9,000 people have signed up for a charity run through the Dublin Port Tunnel in advance of its official opening to …Wed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
Drivers warned on road rules as Freeflow under wayGardaí have warned motorists that the rules of the road will be rigorously enforced during the Operation Freeflow traffic-management…Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
One-half of Dublin drivers would never use bus - surveyOne-half of all car drivers in the greater Dublin area say they would not switch to travelling by bus, even if services were …Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
Garda appeal after five die in road crashesFive people have died in road traffic crashes at the weekend.Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
Moriarty tribunal bill to jump 24%Tribunals: The bill for the Moriarty tribunal is set to jump 24 per cent next year, even though the long-running investigation…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
SA deputy president meets TaoiseachIRELAND: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has held talks with South African deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, who completes a three…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Ireland to reach UN target as allocation rises 21%Overseas aid: A 21 per cent increase in the overseas aid budget ensures Ireland remains on track to reach United Nations targets…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Mixed reactions but most agree legislation is neededReaction: The High Court's decision in the embryos case has drawn a mixed response, although there was agreement on the need…Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
Fertility treatment law likely to face delayLegislation to govern human fertility treatments is unlikely to be introduced before the next election, notwithstanding yesterday…Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
Farewell to Architect: Stephenson's 'great courage and initiative'Sam Stephenson was a happy, adventurous man who took risks to create buildings that were sometimes regarded as controversial, …Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Self Help disagreements may threaten its fundingMinister of State Conor Lenihan has intervened in a boardroom row within one of Ireland's leading aid agencies by expressing "…Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Bookies criticised for giving odds on African adoptionsAid agencies have criticised Paddy Power after the bookmaker offered odds on the next celebrity couple to adopt an African orphan…Sat Nov 4 2006 - 00:00
Experts say action to save fish stocks under wayAction is being taken to prevent the collapse of fish stocks in the waters around Ireland, according to fish scientists at the…Sat Nov 4 2006 - 00:00
Roche to lead UN climate change groupMinister for the Environment Dick Roche is to lead a 12-person Irish delegation to vital UN-led talks on climate change in Nairobi…Sat Nov 4 2006 - 00:00
No bids received to light Dublin's streetsThe contract to power Dublin's 47,000 street lights is to go out to tender again shortly after an earlier attempt to find an …Fri Nov 3 2006 - 00:00
Economy to get demographic lift - reportDemographic factors will favour further strong growth in the Irish economy up to 2020, according to new research.Fri Nov 3 2006 - 00:00
National plan for older people soughtThe political parties have been asked to commit themselves to introducing a national strategy on older people during the lifetime…Fri Nov 3 2006 - 00:00
Bruton wants commission president to be electedFormer taoiseach John Bruton has called for the direct election in all EU member states for the president of the European Commission…Thu Nov 2 2006 - 00:00
Injuries board denies claim of huge backlogThe head of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board has defended the service against claims of a huge backlog and dissatisfaction…Wed Nov 1 2006 - 00:00
Trócaire reports donation fall-off of 44%Donations to Trócaire tumbled last year as emergencies in Africa and Pakistan failed to provoke the same outpouring of generosity…Wed Nov 1 2006 - 00:00
An 'indictment' of McDowell's recordReaction: Fine Gael says the latest crime figures show Michael McDowell's tenure as Minister for Justice has been a "total failure…Sat Oct 28 2006 - 01:00
Price paid for Thornton Hall 'eight times' the going rateThe price paid by the Government to acquire the site for a proposed new prison at Thornton Hall in north Co Dublin was eight …Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
Landowners to make 'billions' out of prisonPublic Accounts Committee: Landowners near the proposed new prison at Thornton Hall in north county Dublin will make "billions…Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
Retired senior officer to testifySmithwick tribunal: A retired Garda chief superintendent is to give evidence today at a judicial inquiry into the murder of …Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00
Fitness centre using rent-free council landDublin City Council has given a leading sports centre free use of prime city-centre land it owns for over nine years, it has …Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00
Property assessor sought for metroPreliminary work for Dublin's metro project has got under way with the issuing of tender documents for property services by the…Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00
Motorists urged to shop around for insuranceMotorists seeking car insurance can save up to €4,000 a year by shopping around, according to the latest survey by the Irish …Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
Public input sought on next road safety strategyPublic consultations on the Government's next road safety strategy are to be announced today, just days after the target for …Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
McDowell defends planTánaiste and Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has said his plans to review the way criminal trials are run will make Ireland…Mon Oct 23 2006 - 01:00
Fine Gael plans to cut stamp duty on housesFine Gael is planning to implement across-the-board reductions in stamp duty on houses if elected next year, the party has confirmed…Mon Oct 23 2006 - 01:00
Young drivers to be target of tough new proposalsProposals for tough new restrictions on young and inexperienced drivers are to be presented to Minister for Transport Martin …Mon Oct 23 2006 - 01:00
Call for checks on migrant workers rightsSiptu president Jack O'Connor has called for restrictions on the right of Romanians and Bulgarians to work here after their countries…Sat Oct 21 2006 - 01:00
Board of Self Help discusses proposals to resolve feudThe board of troubled aid agency Self Help Development International has met to discuss proposals aimed at resolving the feud…Sat Oct 21 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí get 300 items in weapon amnestyAlmost 300 weapons have been handed in so far under the Government's amnesty.Fri Oct 20 2006 - 01:00
Crisp makers deny products cause obesityCrisp manufacturers have denied their products are to blame for growing obesity in society.Thu Oct 19 2006 - 01:00
President urges action over povertyPresident Mary McAleese has delivered an impassioned warning against the dangers of feeling powerless in the face of world poverty…Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
€1.5m supply depot at Curragh for UNIRELAND: Emergency supplies for up to 10,000 people are to be stockpiled at the Curragh for use in humanitarian disasters around…Sat Oct 14 2006 - 01:00
Outspoken and no stranger to controversyJustice Paul Carney: Mr Justice Paul Carney is not the only High Court judge hearing criminal cases, it just sometimes seems…Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00
Few check for signs of cancerJust one-quarter of Dubliners regularly carry out simple checks of their bodies for early signs of cancer, according to a new…Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:00
Dublin council defends €60m Balgriffin dealDublin City Council has defended its decision to sell a major tract of land in north Dublin for housing without putting it out…Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:00
3,000 landlords get warning notes over failure to registerWarning notices have been issued to over 3,000 landlords over their failure to register rental properties as required by law.Tue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
Call for tougher laws on fireworksAn advertising campaign will be launched later this week highlighting the dangers of illegal fireworks and the new fines and …Mon Oct 9 2006 - 01:00
Services for ethnic minorities criticisedSignificant social, cultural and economic barriers continue to impede the delivery of public services to immigrants, a major …Mon Oct 9 2006 - 01:00
Prayers, protests mark quake anniversaryPAKISTAN: Pakistan united in mourning yesterday in memory of about 73,000 people killed in an earthquake exactly a year ago, …Mon Oct 9 2006 - 01:00
Ahern in Berlin for talks todayThe Taoiseach travels today to Berlin for talks with chancellor Angela Merkel on the draft European Constitution and other EU…Mon Oct 9 2006 - 01:00
Call for tribunal Bill to be put on holdLabour has said new legislation which would give the Government the power to suspend or dissolve the Mahon and Moriarty tribunals…Mon Oct 9 2006 - 01:00