One in Four seeks clarity on mandatory reportingMINISTER FOR Children Frances Fitzgerald had been “shocked” by aspects of the Health Service Executive’s child protection services…Thu Sept 15 2011 - 01:00
In-tray held key chart for three months, inquiry toldTHE CHART of a woman who later died from cancer waited in the in-tray of a Drogheda-based consultant gynaecologist for three …Sat Sept 10 2011 - 01:00
University plans to make its students model graduatesDUBLIN CITY University is seeking to instill employer-friendly “attributes” in graduatesThu Sept 08 2011 - 01:00
Historian first Irishman to win Balzan prizeA HISTORIAN based at Princeton University has become the first Irish person to win the prestigious international Balzan prize…Tue Sept 06 2011 - 01:00
Watching your Weight on the WebThe principle of eating less and doing more is the same, but going online can make keeping track of your diet a lot easierTue Sept 06 2011 - 01:00
Delays on Galway train servicesA fire on the undercarriage of a train has disrupted rail services between Galway and Dublin this evening.Fri Sept 02 2011 - 01:00
Booked for Dún Laoghaire: Week-long festival gets under wayBOOKER WINNING novelist Michael Ondaatje opened the Dún Laoghaire book festival last night, setting the tone for more than a …Fri Sept 02 2011 - 01:00
Property of nursing home residents still missingOWNERS OF a Co Kilkenny nursing home were unable to show inspectors that residents’ personal property had been returned or accounted…Thu Sept 01 2011 - 01:00
Two men killed after car hits tree in MeathTWO MEATH men in their early 20s were killed in a single car crash early yesterday.Wed Aug 24 2011 - 01:00
Jedward twins enter 'Celebrity Big Brother'SINGER TWINS Jedward last night entered the Celebrity Big Brother house as the new series of the reality television show began…Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
Economist defends claim about mortgagesUCD ECONOMIST Morgan Kelly yesterday gave a detailed defence of his claim this month that €11 billion in mortgage loans were …Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
Mortgage forgiveness 'would cost €6bn'A debt forgiveness scheme to relieve homeowners in mortgage distress would cost “in the region of €5-€6 billion”, UCD professor…Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
Kelly says cost of mortgage forgiveness 'not enormous'A DEBT forgiveness scheme to relieve homeowners in mortgage distress would cost “in the region of €5-€6 billion”, UCD professor…Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
Diocese in crisis over abuse payouts and donations fallDUBLIN’S CATHOLIC archdiocese is trying to avoid possible “financial collapse” due to falling donations and abuse payouts, an…Thu Aug 18 2011 - 01:00
Call to remember 28 children who died in RisingA HISTORIAN has called for the 28 children who died during the 1916 Rising to be remembered in the 2016 commemoration.Wed Aug 17 2011 - 01:00
Department's rigidity over children criticisedTHE “INFLEXIBILITY” of the Department of Education’s policies when dealing with children and families has been criticised by …Tue Aug 16 2011 - 01:00
€2.4m heroin seizure in KildareHeroin worth an estimated €2.4 million was seized in Kill, Co Kildare by gardaí today.Tue Aug 16 2011 - 01:00
Call for school library funds to be restoredTHE GOVERNMENT must restore the school library service for its new literacy strategy to work, Ireland’s children’s laureate said…Tue Aug 16 2011 - 01:00
Call to ratify UN code on disabilityIRELAND WOULD “do well” in the United Nations’ forthcoming review of the State’s human rights record, the president of the Irish…Mon Aug 15 2011 - 01:00
Mary Byrne revels in new role at 'Grease'SINGER MARY Byrne spoke of her excitement yesterday after making her acting debut in Dublin’s Grand Canal Theatre.Thu Aug 11 2011 - 01:00
ESB says power cut not due to lightningESB HAS ruled out lightning as the cause of a power cut which disrupted data centres used by internet giants Microsoft and Amazon…Thu Aug 11 2011 - 01:00
Going wild: 10 white-tailed sea eagles released in Killarney National ParkTEN YOUNG white-tailed sea eagles were released in Killarney National Park, Co Kerry, yesterday in the latest phase to reintroduce…Fri Aug 05 2011 - 01:00
Nurses protest over overcrowding in wardsNURSES AT Beaumont Hospital began a work to rule yesterday over the placement of emergency patients on trolleys in ward areas…Fri Aug 05 2011 - 01:00
Beaumont nurses in work to ruleNurses at Beaumont Hospital began a work to rule today over the placement of emergency patients on trolleys in ward areas to …Thu Aug 04 2011 - 01:00
Tubridy and Finucane still slipping as Yates and Lee continue comebacksTHE LATEST radio listenership figures show a boost for RTÉ’s flagship news programmes but a drop for high-profile presenters …Fri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
RTÉ news shows attract listenersThe latest radio listenership figures showed a boost for RTÉ's flagship news programmes but a drop for high-profile presenters…Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Higgins sets out vision of unselfish, radical societyPRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES had to begin by asking if they wanted to return to the selfish society from which Ireland was emerging…Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Loan model used to buy 58 units for social housingA MODEL of fully funding social housing through loans has been used for the first time on apartments purchased through the National…Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Fraser to take up post of top civil servant next weekTHE STATE’S most senior civil servant has been named as Martin Fraser by the Government.Wed Jul 27 2011 - 01:00
Red kites ready to soar: Birds of prey released in north DublinDUBLINERS may glimpse a sight not seen for many generations after 26 young red kites were released last night.Wed Jul 27 2011 - 01:00
Two men tied up in Dublin robberyTwo men were tied up at their Dublin home this evening in what may have been a case of mistaken identity.Tue Jul 26 2011 - 01:00
Chester reunited with his owner after curious trip that nearly killed the catCHESTER THE kitten was reunited with his owner yesterday having used up many of his nine lives on an M50 adventure.Fri Jul 22 2011 - 01:00
Kitten rescued in motorway dramaA STRANDED kitten in the centre of Dublin’s M50 yesterday caused traffic to be diverted by gardaíThu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Dublin literary centre would be self-financing, says DeenihanTHE IRISH Writers’ Centre was a “brave and important building” which “does mysterious work in the engendering of literature”, …Thu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Famine commemoration to take place in MonaghanVICTIMS OF the Famine will be remembered in ceremonies on the annual commemoration day in Co Monaghan on September 10th.Thu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Midlands bog 'ideal location' for Dublin water supply reservoirA BOG on the Laois-Offaly border is “an ideal location” for a proposed eco-park and reservoir, a member of the Oireachtas Committee…Thu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Spellbound Potter fans bid farewellA PERFECT ending was how sad but satisfied Irish Harry Potter fans described the eighth and final film in the decade-long franchise…Mon Jul 11 2011 - 01:00
'Unique' Gaelic manuscript to go on display in CorkA MAJOR medieval Irish manuscript will go on public display in Cork for the first time next monthSat Jun 25 2011 - 01:00
Muted response from State firms to pay cut pleaTHERE WAS a muted response yesterday from State companies to the Minister for Public Expenditure’s request for voluntary pay …Thu Jun 23 2011 - 01:00
Data issues were real, say bishopsDATA PROTECTION issues, which have prevented the Catholic hierarchy from co-operating with the church’s own child protection …Thu Jun 16 2011 - 01:00
Garda appeal over alleged assault at Mayo eventGARDAÍ HAVE appealed for assistance in the investigation of an alleged serious assault at an anti-Shell festival in Co Mayo last…Sat Jun 11 2011 - 01:00
Boy (13) drowns in River SuirA 13-year-old boy drowned in the River Suir in Co Tipperary this afternoon.Fri Jun 10 2011 - 01:00
Reilly continues Fair Deal inquiriesTHE DOUBLING of life expectancy among nursing home residents in less than two years could not be explained by improvements in…Thu Jun 09 2011 - 01:00
Reform group praises public's positive viewsPOLITICAL transparency, more civic education and equality of access were the major issues raised at a We the Citizens public …Wed Jun 01 2011 - 01:00
Quinn order on qualified teachersSCHOOLS HAVE been instructed to prioritise the hiring of qualified teachers over unqualified and retired teachers from September…Sat May 28 2011 - 01:00
Call for isolation rooms to minimise MRSAMORE ISOLATION rooms to minimise the spread of MRSA infections within intensive care units (ICU) in hospitals, have been recommended…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
