Warning that new underclass may be created by ITThe increasing emphasis on computers and information technology could result in an even greater divide between the rich and poor…Tue Jul 25 2000 - 01:00
£62m for research pledged to collegesResearch funding of £62 million has been awarded to eight third-level institutions around the StateTue Jul 25 2000 - 01:00
Rural B&B operators pack up as business decreasesSome rural bed-and-breakfast operators are taking up part-time jobs or closing their B&Bs because of the slump in business…Sat Jul 22 2000 - 01:00
Meeting with health board fails to ease pain of families of children killed in crashFamilies of four children killed in a minibus crash in 1998 say they are unhappy with a meeting held this week to answer questions…Sat Jul 22 2000 - 01:00
New home education guidelines favour school teachers, says parents' groupNew Department of Education guidelines for parents who educate their children at home have been criticised by the Home Education…Sat Jul 22 2000 - 01:00
Priest criticises homelessness plansThe Minister for Health's decision to appoint a director for youth homelessness has been criticised by Father Peter McVerry, …Fri Jul 21 2000 - 01:00
Home educators to get Department guidelinesParents who educate children at home will soon receive guidelines to ensure their children are receiving the minimum standard…Fri Jul 21 2000 - 01:00
Something for everyone at Boyle arts festivalSculptors at work, songwriting workshops and African drumming are just some of the activities on offer at this year's Boyle Arts…Fri Jul 21 2000 - 01:00
Chambers may sue ILDA membersRail workers in dispute face the possibility of being sued in a class action by the Chambers of Commerce of IrelandTue Jul 18 2000 - 01:00
Measures to help homeless soonMost of the elements of a new package on youth homelessness should be in place by September, according to the Minister for Health…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Palace move is approved amid protestsThe Church of Ireland's legal advisory committee has cleared the way for the transfer of the Bishop's Palace in Kilkenny to the…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Status of Catholic group based in US questioned at hearing on abortionThe status of a group called Catholics For a Free Choice was questioned by Mr Brian Lenihan, chairman of the all-party Oireachtas…Thu Jul 13 2000 - 01:00
Keating tells committee life of adult woman and zygote cannot be equatedThe morality of equating the life of a mature female adult with that of a zygote was questioned by the Association of Irish Humanists…Thu Jul 13 2000 - 01:00
Power to stop nuclear cargo deniedThe Government has no power to prevent a shipment of British nuclear fuel rejected by the Japanese from passing close to the …Wed Jul 12 2000 - 01:00
Crowds mourn Leixlip teenagers killed by trainLarge crowds of mourners gathered in Our Lady of Nativity Church in Leixlip, Co Kildare, last night for the removal of the two…Sat Jul 08 2000 - 01:00
Chaplains seek care not prison for mentally illThe Dublin Prison Chaplaincy Team has called for hospitalisation, rather than imprisonment, for psychiatrically ill peopleFri Jul 07 2000 - 01:00
Friends of 2 accident victims in mourningFrom a distance, it looked like an idyllic sunny morning in Leixlip for the group of teenagers sitting on the grass in the sunshine…Fri Jul 07 2000 - 01:00
Number of Traveller families on roadside increased last yearThe number of Traveller families on the roadside, or on unauthorised sites, increased from 1,148 to 1,207 last year, despite …Thu Jul 06 2000 - 01:00
Mountjoy head criticises recent media coverage of the prisonSections of the media have been criticised strongly by the governor of Mountjoy Prison for writing "offensive, provocative and…Thu Jul 06 2000 - 01:00
Man (21) found dead in Mountjoy Prison cellGardai and prison authorities are investigating the death of a 21-year-old prisoner at Mountjoy Prison.Thu Jul 06 2000 - 01:00
Sinn Fein mayor of Sligo predicts growth for partyThe new Mayor of Sligo has predicted that the growth of his party, Sinn Fein, in this State is only beginning.Tue Jul 04 2000 - 01:00
Taoiseach's brother wants to clean up the capitalDubliners should not be surprised to see their new Lord Mayor jogging out of the Mansion House, mayoral chain swinging in the…Tue Jul 04 2000 - 01:00
SF man first party member to chair Monaghan councilHistory was made last night when a Sinn Fein representative was elected chairman of Monaghan County Council.Tue Jul 04 2000 - 01:00
Cash payments just the ticket for former sweepstakes workersA group of former Irish Sweepstakes workers meet in the Gresham Hotel on the first Monday of every monthSat Jul 01 2000 - 01:00
Fate of Bishop's Palace in doubtThe transfer of the Bishop's Palace in Kilkenny to the Heritage Council is still in doubt despite the Church of Ireland representative…Wed Jun 28 2000 - 01:00
Parents want answers on removal of organs after post-mortemParents of children whose brains were removed after post-mortem without their permission have called on the investigating team…Fri Jun 23 2000 - 01:00
`Open bar' suggestion deniedMr Michael Bailey has denied that he ran an "open bar" for county councillors at Conways pub in Parnell Street, Dublin.Fri Jun 23 2000 - 01:00
Sligo village Mass-goers surveyed in pursuit of excellenceA quality control expert has turned his attention to the Mass in a Co Sligo villageFri Jun 23 2000 - 01:00
Bovale political donations file recently found in office - BaileyMr Michael Bailey has told the Flood tribunal that his sister-in-law, Ms Caroline Bailey, found a file of political donations…Fri Jun 23 2000 - 01:00
Banks to get bill for unpaid DIRT soonThe Revenue Commissioners' investigation into the financial institutions' non-compliance with DIRT is on target, and they will…Wed Jun 21 2000 - 01:00
Dispute holds up allocation of 352 new jobs to Revenue CommissionersA dispute between IMPACT and the Revenue Commissioners has held up the allocation of 352 new jobs, Mr Derek Quigley, the Revenue…Wed Jun 21 2000 - 01:00
Neglect is a factor in addiction, group toldParents' neglect of their children is being regularly cited as a major factor in drug abuse at a series of National Drugs Strategy…Tue Jun 20 2000 - 01:00
Dean criticises decision over vote on sale of palaceThe Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral has criticised the decision to refer the vote on the sale of the Bishop's Palace in Kilkenny…Thu Jun 15 2000 - 01:00
ERHA to explain why organs heldA group of parents will meet the Eastern Regional Health Authority this week to find out why their children's brains were retained…Wed Jun 14 2000 - 01:00
Votes leave Bishop's Palace fate unclearA controversy over the future use of the Bishop's Palace in Kilkenny looks set to continue, after proposals that the Heritage…Mon Jun 12 2000 - 01:00
Gas pipeline link from west to North is proposedThe gas discovery off the Achill coast could have a positive impact on the entire north-west region if the Government takes the…Fri Jun 09 2000 - 01:00
Parents call for names of health professionals who retained babies' organsParents of babies whose organs were retained by hospitals remain confident that the names of health professionals will be revealed…Fri Jun 02 2000 - 01:00
Sun to be a rare visitor at weekendDon't expect to find yourself sitting on a beach licking an icecream cone this Bank Holiday weekendFri Jun 02 2000 - 01:00
£680m paid in tobacco tax during 1999The Government has no plans to change the tax rules which allow tobacco companies manufacturing in Ireland to benefit from a …Wed May 31 2000 - 01:00
Charismatics gather in Dublin to experience a `direct awareness' of GodSongs of praise replaced the more customary rock songs at the National Charismatic Conference at the RDS in Dublin at the weekend…Mon May 29 2000 - 01:00
New head urges ICA to take lead on refugeesMembers of the Irish Countrywomen's Association have been urged to take leadership on the issue of asylum-seekers and to voice…Mon May 29 2000 - 01:00
Skull and bones found during excavation of Sligo CourthouseFurther discoveries of human bones were made yesterday at Sligo Courthouse where a major refurbishment project is under waySat May 20 2000 - 01:00
New coalition formed to challenge views of national women's councilA new coalition of women's, family and pro-life groups has been set up to challenge the views of the National Women's Council…Thu May 11 2000 - 01:00
Junior doctors to provide emergency coverEmergency cover will be provided by junior doctors if their strike goes ahead on May 17th, but all routine work will halt.Wed May 10 2000 - 01:00
Irish nominated for Tony awardsThere will be a strong Irish flavour to this year's Tony Awards with Gabriel Byrne nominated in the Best Actor category and the…Wed May 10 2000 - 01:00
FG makes case for competition on Dublin bus routesThe appointment of a single minister for transport, competitive tendering of Dublin Bus routes and a transport authority for …Tue May 09 2000 - 01:00
