Lenihan says opposition to new jail 'inexplicable'It is "inexplicable" why anyone interested in the welfare of prisoners could be opposed to the building of a new prison such …Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
IFA queries prediction of increase in harvestThe Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has questioned a European Commission prediction of an increase in this year's harvest yields…Wed Jul 25 2007 - 01:00
Number of files received by DPP reached record level last yearThe number of files received by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has more than doubled in the past five years, reaching…Wed Jul 25 2007 - 01:00
Umbrella group calls for better conditions for carersBetter conditions for carers were sought yesterday by People with Disabilities in Ireland (PwDI), the umbrella body for disability…Wed Jul 25 2007 - 01:00
Road deaths drop by 93 since last yearNinety-three fewer people have died on the roads since random breath-testing was introduced on this day last year, when compared…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
McDowell legislation may be used to deport Roma groupImmigration authorities are considering using legislation introduced by former minister for justice Michael McDowell last December…Fri Jul 20 2007 - 01:00
Extended Roma family living on M50 siteThe case of the 54 Roma adults and children who are living on the M50 roundabout near Ballymun in Dublin has escalated into a…Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
Grandfather Rostas prefers life on the M50 to RomaniaCamping in the centre of a roundabout in Dublin was much better than living in Romania, several Roma people said yesterday.Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
Ahern backs legal recognition of gay partnersThe Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he plans to legislate for same-sex partnerships "at the earliest possible date" in the lifetime…Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
Institute defends role in McElwee caseWaterford Institute of Technology has defended its role in the Dr Niall McElwee case after a lecturer claimed that she had to…Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
Dublin Port recalls writers' voyagesHighlighting the number of Irish writers who fled our inhospitable shores might not seem like a good way to promote Irish business…Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
Lack of services for older gays is 'serious concern'A lack of specific services for older gay people is causing "serious concern" to people in their 60s, according to Outhouse, …Mon Jul 16 2007 - 01:00
Minister urges swift inquiry into lecturerChild protection groups and the Minister of State for Children, Brendan Smith, have urged that the Health Service Executive (…Mon Jul 16 2007 - 01:00
Average wait for common surgery is two to four monthsFour hospitals are responsible for more than half of the adults waiting over a year for an operation, according to the latest…Fri Jul 13 2007 - 01:00
Census reveals extent of migration to townsSome 40 per cent of the residents of Gort, Co Galway, are now non-Irish nationals, according to the latest analysis of Census…Fri Jul 13 2007 - 01:00
'Too few' pregnant women in crisis seek helpAbout 70 per cent of women with crisis pregnancies are not seeking counselling or help from any support services, the Crisis …Thu Jul 12 2007 - 01:00
Yeats anthologies left in public places to promote poet's workThe National Library of Ireland has left 250 anthologies of poetry by WB Yeats in various public places around Dublin to encourage…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Red food colouring used in meat bannedThe Food Safety Authority has announced a ban on a red food colouring used in some sausages and burger meat because of possible…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Minister urges groups to involve immigrantsGroups such as the GAA and business and religious organisations must be encouraged to do more to integrate migrant workers into…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
New press body seen as essentialThe Press Council was called for in a 2003 report by the Government-appointed Legal Advisory Group on DefamationThu Jul 05 2007 - 01:00
Details of John McGahern summer school announcedThe programme for the first John McGahern International Seminar, which takes place in Co Leitrim later this month, has been announced…Thu Jul 05 2007 - 01:00
Press Council could start work by NovemberThe press ombudsman should be in a position to begin taking complaints from aggrieved members of the public in November, the …Thu Jul 05 2007 - 01:00
Book publisher refuses request to drop chapter about murderA relative of elderly murder victim Edward Fitzmaurice has criticised publisher Gill & Macmillan for refusing to withdraw…Wed Jul 04 2007 - 01:00
Returning Irish 'refused welfare'Returning Irish and migrant workers are being impoverished by poor standards and harsh regulations in the social welfare system…Wed Jul 04 2007 - 01:00
Farmers' campaigner dies at 69Joe Rea, former president of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), died on Saturday after a short illness.Mon Jul 02 2007 - 01:00
Foreign Affairs says Irish travellers should remain vigilantThe Department of Foreign Affairs has not changed its advice to people travelling to Britain, after assessing the security situation…Mon Jul 02 2007 - 01:00
Jury told of family joys and troublesThe jury in the O'Reilly murder trial saw brief flashes of happiness yesterday as they heard about Rachel O'Reilly's life before…Sat Jun 30 2007 - 01:00
Most people still using car to get to workCar usage: The vast majority of people are still using cars or other vehicles to get to work, according to the latest census…Fri Jun 29 2007 - 01:00
Census shows radical change in way modern Ireland operatesMajor changes to society are highlighted in the latest Census 2006 findings which show a significant increase in immigrant workers…Fri Jun 29 2007 - 01:00
Major shortage of childcare places in Dublin city highlightedThere is a major shortage of childcare facilities in Dublin city despite the fact that nearly one fifth of the State's under …Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
Anglers' facility among nine winnersAn anglers' facility, a hospital and an arts centre were among the nine winners in the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Dozens ring victim helpline after RTÉ broadcasts rape dramaThe Rape Crisis Centre's free-phone helpline has said it received "a huge increase" in calls after RTÉ 1 broadcast a drama about…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Number of gay, bisexual men with HIV rises 45%The number of gay or bisexual men newly diagnosed with HIV increased by 45 per cent last year compared with 2005.Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Taste of Dublin whets appetite of 25,000 foodiesSome 25,000 tickets have already been sold for the Taste of Dublin food and drink festival, which opened in the Iveagh Gardens…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Family in suicide case criticise hospital and church groupA representative of the International Church of Christ group failed to respond to a request from the Dublin city coroner to appear…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Coroner to ask Garda to look again at man's deathThe Dublin city coroner is to ask the Garda to reinvestigate the death of a young prisoner after it emerged that he had died …Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Judge 'unduly lenient' in rape case - DPPThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has claimed that Mr Justice Paul Carney erred in principle and was "unduly lenient" …Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Electrician appeals compulsory retirement from UCD at 65 yearsAn electrician who was employed by University College Dublin (UCD) said yesterday he was "devastated" when he was told to go …Fri Jun 08 2007 - 01:00
Polish construction firm claims Siptu tried to destroy itA Polish construction company has claimed the trade union Siptu tried to "destroy" it and caused it to pull out of IrelandWed Jun 06 2007 - 01:00
Mini marathon raises up to €10m for charityThe Flora Women's Mini Marathon does strange things to peopleTue Jun 05 2007 - 01:00
Media campaign to draw workers to the westA new campaign encouraging people to move to the west of Ireland will be launched by the Western Development Commission (WDC) …Mon Jun 04 2007 - 01:00
Three killed in road crashes over weekendThree people have been killed in road crashes since the Garda Síochána's bank holiday campaign began on FridayMon Jun 04 2007 - 01:00
25-year veterans among 40,000 entries for Dublin mini marathonSome 20 women who have run every mini marathon since the Dublin event began 25 years ago will be among the competitors taking…Mon Jun 04 2007 - 01:00
Week of action over labour rights at seaA week of action to protect the labour rights of seafarers and to highlight rogue employers will begin in Dublin tomorrow.Mon Jun 04 2007 - 01:00
Woman born male wins right to exam certs changeA woman who was born male but is undergoing treatment for gender identity disorder has won her battle to have her State exam …Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
City council promises great sport this summerSoccer, rugby and basketball associations have come together with Dublin City Council to promote a new summer sporting event.Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
National library to host month-long Yeats celebrationThe life and works of William Butler Yeats will be celebrated this month with a series of free events at the National Library…Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
Husband charged with murderThe husband of Siobhán Kearney, who was found dead in her Dublin home last year, has been charged with her murder.Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Leisure discounts for Dublin's over-55sPeople aged over 55 will get free access to Dublin City Council's leisure centres and swimming pools as well as discounts in …Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Incinerator hideous, hearing toldThe waste incinerator planned for Poolbeg in Dublin would be "intrusive and hideous" and could pose a terrorism threat, a public…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
