Anti-hunt group says saboteurs are coming from UKAnti-blood sports activists have warned they plan to step up their protests by bringing in hunt saboteurs from the UK early in…Sat Dec 27 1997 - 00:00
Road deaths toll likely to be higher this yearGardai expect that final figures will show that about 20 more people will have died on the road this year than in 1996Wed Dec 24 1997 - 00:00
Refugees have little to celebrateFor many of the 3,000 asylumseekers spending their first Christmas in Ireland this week, the joy of the holiday season will be…Wed Dec 24 1997 - 00:00
Russian refugees can stay till new yearA Russian woman and her daughter who were facing deportation have won a last-minute reprieve from the Minister for Justice allowing…Tue Dec 23 1997 - 00:00
Christmas brings brief respite for the homelessChristmas will bring a small but temporary respite in the rising trend of homelessness, according to those working with homeless…Tue Dec 23 1997 - 00:00
O'Malley points to risk of rights abusesIreland's treatment of refugees should alert people to the risk of human rights abuses occurring in their own country, according…Sat Dec 13 1997 - 00:00
Turn on the TigerWhen they're Irish, living in the US without a valid visa, they're "undocumented"Sat Dec 13 1997 - 00:00
O'Donoghue to study refugee caseThe Minister for Justice, Mr O'Donoghue, has promised to give "full consideration" before Christmas to the appeal of a Russian…Sat Dec 13 1997 - 00:00
Anisimovas may be deportedA Russian woman and her daughter at the centre of a Supreme Court battle to stay in Ireland are facing deportation from today…Wed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
Way clear for inquest on murdered priestKenya's attorney general has dropped charges against the policeman accused of killing the Irish missionary, Brother Larry Timmons…Fri Dec 5 1997 - 00:00
Minister to introduce`fast-track' procedures for clearing backlog of asylum applicationsThe Minister for Justice is to introduce new "fast-track" procedures for clearing the backlog of 4,000 asylum applications by…Wed Dec 3 1997 - 00:00
Supermarkets back Third World codeTwo supermarket chains have agreed to a new code of practice which commits them to paying fair prices to farmers and other producers…Tue Dec 2 1997 - 00:00
1916 Proclamation may raise £20,000An original copy of the 1916 Proclamation is expected to make more than £20,000 at auction in Dublin this weekTue Dec 2 1997 - 00:00
Court ruling on asylum poses threat to hundreds of refugeesHundreds of asylum-seekers who arrived here from another EU state could face deportation following a Supreme Court judgment which…Mon Dec 1 1997 - 00:00
Robinson to visit Rwanda on first trip as UN commissionerMrs Mary Robinson is expected to visit Rwanda next week in her first field trip since becoming UN High Commissioner for Human…Fri Nov 28 1997 - 00:00
Callely targets `rogue' asylum seekers"Rogue" asylum-seekers should be "kicked out" of Ireland, a Fianna Fail back-bench TD has saidWed Nov 26 1997 - 00:00
EHB asked to affirm right to life of the unbornA motion affirming the right to life of the unborn is to be put to next Friday's meeting of the Eastern Health BoardWed Nov 26 1997 - 00:00
TD urges planned strategy on immigrant issuesA Fine Gael TD has warned of the dangers of "ugly" racist confrontations in inner-city areas unless the Government develops a…Tue Nov 25 1997 - 00:00
Girl at centre of abortion controversy to remain in care of health boardThe 13-year-old girl at the centre of the abortion controversy is to remain in the care of the Eastern Health Board after a eight…Sat Nov 22 1997 - 00:00
New legal team expected for rape victim's parentsThe parents of the 13-year-old pregnant rape victim are expected to appoint a new legal team when their daughter's case comes…Fri Nov 21 1997 - 00:00
Women's council says case raises questions about discriminationThe abortion case controversy raises serious questions about discrimination against the most vulnerable women in society, according…Fri Nov 21 1997 - 00:00
Legal teams agree in girl's caseLegal representatives of the Eastern Health Board and the 13-year-old pregnant girl in its care after being raped have reached…Wed Nov 19 1997 - 00:00
Robinson repeats criticism of UNThe United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mrs Mary Robinson, has repeated her criticisms of the UN, saying the organisation…Sat Nov 15 1997 - 00:00
Looking for successor to Lome ConventionWhen development goes wrong, the finger is invariably pointed at the Third WorldSat Nov 15 1997 - 00:00
Minister is alarmed over drugs abuse by the youngThe Minister for Justice has described as "frightening" the results of an international survey which shows that the consumption…Fri Nov 14 1997 - 00:00
Algerian government critical of human rights interventionThe UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mrs Mary Robinson, has been severely criticised by the government of Algeria for her…Fri Nov 14 1997 - 00:00
Concern factory in N Korea will produce warm clothesConcern has become the first Irish aid agency to set up operations in North Korea with the opening yesterday of a clothing factory…Thu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
12% rise will bring Ireland's overseas development assistance to record £137mSpending on Irish overseas development assistance is to increase by 12 per cent next year, bringing the value of Irish aid to…Thu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
Eight hundred children puncture the pomp as turbans go to their headsThey gave her the mother of all Hail Marys, chanting her name repeatedly and cheering her on like a pop star or footballerWed Nov 12 1997 - 00:00
Seamus StackSeamus Stack, from Drumcollogher, Co Limerick, has successfully combined a career in farming with community activities and a …Tue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
Michael MartinAT 24 years of age, Michael Martin is the youngest winner of a People of the Year awardTue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
Micheal O MuircheartaighBroadcaster Micheal O Muircheartaigh's voice is familiar to generations of sports fans, in particular for his commentary on GAA…Tue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
Julia WindleJulia Windle, a long-time campaigner for the causes of those with inherited diseases, has received a People of the Year Award…Tue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
Free trade planned with Third WorldThe European Commission has signalled a major shift in its relations with developing countries by announcing plans to set up …Thu Nov 6 1997 - 00:00
UN refugees body appoints its first representative hereThe United Nation High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has responded to the huge increase in asylum-seekers coming to Ireland…Mon Nov 3 1997 - 00:00
Race runner-up puts her best foot forwardMary Banotti marched into Dublin Castle for the election count at the same break-neck pace she has maintained over the past six…Sat Nov 1 1997 - 00:00
Envoy says Robinson did not discuss missionAlgeria's UN ambassador says that "at no time" was the sending of an investigative mission to his country brought up in a meeting…Thu Oct 30 1997 - 00:00
Immigration reaches record levelsImmigration to Ireland has reached record levels, according to the latest estimates from the Central Statistics OfficeThu Oct 30 1997 - 00:00
Banotti undaunted as lights dim and balloon burstsHalfway through her final press conference, the lights started to go out on Mary BanottiWed Oct 29 1997 - 00:00
Banotti would set up group on NorthMary Banotti has said she will set up an informal group to advise her on the North if elected as PresidentTue Oct 28 1997 - 00:00
Banotti arrival warms up FG troopsIt was billed as the final big rally, the last tonic for the troops before polling on ThursdayTue Oct 28 1997 - 00:00
Banotti says presidential race is still wide open despite latest pollsMs Mary Banotti says the race for the Presidency is still "wide open" in spite of opinion polls which have shown the Fianna Fail…Mon Oct 27 1997 - 00:00
Banotti compliments her rivals and leaves the sniping to othersThere's an old Jewish joke that aptly describes the attitude of Mary B. in this electionFri Oct 24 1997 - 01:00
Roche says controversy over McAleese and SF is closedPresidential candidate Adi Roche believes the controversy over the alleged links to Sinn Fein of her rival, Prof Mary McAleese…Wed Oct 22 1997 - 01:00
Nally holds emergency meeting to alter course of campaignMr Derek Nally considered dropping out of the presidential race because of the infighting in his camp over the past few days, …Fri Oct 17 1997 - 01:00
Report says aid budget falling behind target set by previous governmentThe rate of increase in Irish aid to developing countries is falling behind the target set by the previous government, according…Thu Oct 16 1997 - 01:00
Report says big stores have duty to workers who produce their own-brand productsSupermarkets have a duty to ensure their own-brand products are not supplied under harmful circumstances, according to a new …Thu Oct 16 1997 - 01:00
Anti-road agitators vow not to leave site of protestWicklow County Council has begun moves to evict environmentalists who are camping in woodland at Glen o' the Downs in protest…Thu Oct 16 1997 - 01:00
Single mother with a liberal agendaMary O'Mahony was born the eldest of six daughters in Clontarf, Dublin, in May 1939Tue Oct 14 1997 - 01:00