Claim of rushed law on RTE is rejectedMr Ray Burke has denied that he rushed legislation through the Dail to favour Century RadioThu Mar 22 2001 - 00:00
AIB account in London deniedClaims by Mr Ray Burke that he held a bank account in an AIB London branch were rejected by the former bank manager of that branch…Thu Mar 22 2001 - 00:00
Farmers could be sued under EU directive for `defective' produceFarmers could be sued for produce contaminated by factors outside their control, under a new EU directive.Wed Mar 21 2001 - 00:00
St Patrick's Day events still taking place about the countryWhile the major St Patrick's Day events have been cancelled or postponed, it's business as usual for major shopping centres, …Mon Mar 19 2001 - 00:00
St Patrick's Day events still taking place about the countryWhile the major St Patrick's Day events have been cancelled or postponed, it's business as usual for major shopping centres, …Sat Mar 17 2001 - 00:00
Civil servants cleared for `frequent flier' schemes under new codeCivil servants will be allowed to keep benefits gained in "frequent flier" schemes under a draft code of conduct drawn up for…Wed Mar 14 2001 - 00:00
An Irishwomans DiaryNow that the rainy season has returned, it's time to examine the protocol regarding umbrella useMon Mar 12 2001 - 00:00
Lowering of charges for Century defendedMr Ray Burke has defended his decision to reduce significantly transmission charges to Century radio on the basis that he was…Sat Mar 10 2001 - 00:00
Decision over positions with IRTC defendedMr Ray Burke has defended his decision to recommend two constituents and a Fianna Fail supporter for positions with the IRTCThu Mar 08 2001 - 00:00
Tax amnesty figure not explained fullyMr Ray Burke was unable to give a detailed explanation when questioned at the Flood tribunal yesterday of why he provided a figure…Sat Mar 03 2001 - 00:00
Burke admits he broke law with offshore money]The former government minister, Mr Ray Burke, broke the law when he ignored exchange control regulations in the 1980s, the tribunal…Fri Mar 02 2001 - 00:00
Kept £20,000 in safe for six monthsMr Ray Burke told the tribunal he held £20,000 sterling in his home for nearly six months before finding time to lodge it.Fri Mar 02 2001 - 00:00
Further objections to the siting of EU office in MeathThe proposed siting of the new EU Food and Veterinary Office in Grange, Co Meath, has received a further blow as three complaints…Fri Mar 02 2001 - 00:00
This winter was exceptionally cold but one of the sunniest in 50 yearsThis winter - which officially ends tonight - has been exceptionally cold and exceptionally sunny, said Met Eireann.Wed Feb 28 2001 - 00:00
Judge to rule on unfairness claim by Burke's teamMr Justice Flood will provide a written ruling today on a submission from Mr Ray Burke's legal team that the tribunal was using…Wed Feb 28 2001 - 00:00
`No evidence' that water scheme to supply EU agency is contaminatedClaims that a contaminated water scheme would be supplying the new EU Food and Veterinary Agency in Meath have been firmly rejected…Tue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
Dublin is ranked 35th in `quality of life' surveyDublin has been ranked 35th in a "quality of life" survey of 215 cities worldwideMon Feb 26 2001 - 00:00
Food agency's water pollutedThe water supply to be used by the EU's new Food and Veterinary Agency in Co Meath is contaminated, tests carried out by the …Wed Feb 21 2001 - 00:00
Woman who puts the RUC under scrutinySome 1,500 complaints have been made against the RUC since Ms Nuala O'Loan, the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland, started…Wed Feb 21 2001 - 00:00
Students highlight drug rape threatThere is a desperate need to raise students' awareness of drug rape, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has said.Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
Taoiseach withdrew from their deal, says Cork deputyMr Ned O'Keeffe has accused the Taoiseach of withdrawing from a deal that would have transferred him to another junior ministry…Mon Feb 19 2001 - 00:00
`Irish Times' photographer wins top award againBryan O'Brien of The Irish Times has won the Eircell Press Photographer of the Year Award for the second year in a row.Sat Feb 17 2001 - 00:00
Sporting Noonan shows he is now a playerA celebrated story about Mr Michael Noonan's teaching days tells how he escaped out the window when some boisterous students …Fri Feb 16 2001 - 00:00
Owen is among stalwarts dropped from front benchFormer Fine Gael deputy leader Ms Nora Owen and Mr Enda Kenny were the main exclusions from the Fine Gael front bench announced…Fri Feb 16 2001 - 00:00
Tabloid's use of Chinese baby's picture criticisedThe Irish Mirror has been condemned for using a photograph of a dead baby on its front page yesterday.Thu Feb 15 2001 - 00:00
150 years later, tide has turnedHistory was made on several counts in New Ross, Co Wexford yesterday. A traffic jam was observed at 6.45 a.mMon Feb 12 2001 - 00:00
Emigrant ship is launched with call to reject racismThe Taoiseach has called for the rejection of racism and prejudice and the promotion of equality and tolerance.Mon Feb 12 2001 - 00:00
Perfect day to fly out of DublinYesterday was a perfect day for travelling out of Dublin Airport - as long as you were not flying with Aer Lingus or British …Thu Feb 08 2001 - 00:00
Nealon proposed for Sligo honourFormer Fine Gael TD Mr Ted Nealon has been recommended by Sligo County Council for the freedom of SligoWed Feb 07 2001 - 00:00
Greens to table no confidence motion in DempseyA motion of no confidence in Minister for the Environment, Mr Dempsey, is being tabled by the Green Party for what it describes…Wed Feb 07 2001 - 00:00
Storm causes power cuts and structural damage in south and south-eastGusts of up to 75 miles an hour caused power cuts and structural damage in the south and south-east of the country yesterdayWed Feb 07 2001 - 00:00
Superquinn stores give in to Sunday openingSuperquinn has given in to market pressures and opened some branches on Sundays.Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Ireland ranked 10th on child injury deathsIreland has been placed 10th in a league table ranking 26 of the world's industrialised nations according to their injury death…Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Lack of tolerance towards unionists reportA report has found a lack of tolerance for unionists in the Republic and a tendency to scapegoat Northern Ireland and hold its…Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
European of the Year award for EU Health Commissioner ByrneThe EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection has been presented with the 2000 European of the Year award, organised…Tue Feb 06 2001 - 00:00
Mourners at Meagher funeral told of former chief executive's `boundless generosity'Tributes were paid to Mr John Meagher, chairman of Irish Marketing Surveys and former chief executive and deputy chairman of …Mon Feb 05 2001 - 00:00
Pleasant comforts of an FG leaderMr Michael Noonan or Mr Jim Mitchell would notice a pleasant change in their financial circumstances if either became Fine Gael…Wed Jan 31 2001 - 00:00
Pilots `acted correctly' during Dublin Airport landing incidentAn investigation into an aborted landing incident at Dublin Airport has found that the action taken by both pilots was correct…Wed Jan 31 2001 - 00:00
Confidence in Bruton is rising among puntersConfidence in Mr John Bruton increased among the betting public yesterday, with Paddy Power bookmakers offering odds of 11/10…Wed Jan 31 2001 - 00:00
Yates's bookies declines betsThe bookmakers' chain run by Mr Ivan Yates's family is not offering odds on the Fine Gael leadership challenge.Tue Jan 30 2001 - 00:00
Noonan seeks fundamental changeMr Michael Noonan has called for "root and branch" changes within Fine Gael.Tue Jan 30 2001 - 00:00
Bruton says Fine Gael under him would rise to 60 seatsFine Gael would win 60 seats in the next general election under Mr John Bruton's leadership, the Fine Gael leader claimed yesterday…Tue Jan 30 2001 - 00:00
US group critical of UK on policingA delegation from the US Congress has criticised the response of the British government and unionists to the proposed policing…Tue Jan 30 2001 - 00:00
Front-benchers `left demoralised'John Bruton controlled Fine Gael centrally and did not encourage independent thinking, according to Mr Jim Mitchell, who is challenging…Tue Jan 30 2001 - 00:00
New type of warden to patrol the streetsCommunity wardens could be patrolling the streets of five pilot regions this summer, under a new scheme devised by the Department…Mon Jan 22 2001 - 00:00
State's new Papal Nuncio arrives in DublinThe State's new Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Giuseppe Lazzarotto, arrived in Ireland last night to take up his appointment.Wed Jan 17 2001 - 00:00
Fianna Fail says media `seen to be tardy in opening their doors' to scrutiny by publicFianna Fail has called on the media to open up their decision-making process and become more accountable.Wed Jan 17 2001 - 00:00
Year-long survey to examine extent of food poisoningMembers of the public have been encouraged to participate in the most comprehensive survey undertaken to estimate the incidence…Fri Jan 12 2001 - 00:00
British medical officer says keeping organs `an affront'The removal and retention of dead children's organs without their parents' knowledge was "an affront" to the families involved…Fri Jan 12 2001 - 00:00
Vaccine endorsed despite UK fearsParents have been encouraged to ignore scares surrounding the MMR vaccination, following revelations in Britain that nearly half…Fri Jan 12 2001 - 00:00
