Greystones offers to take athletes unsure of stay in ClonmelGreystones, Co Wicklow, has offered to host Special Olympics athletes from Hong Kong following uncertainty over whether they …Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
Ombudsman advises legal help for TDsThe Ombudsman, Mr Kevin Murphy, said yesterday that many TDs could not properly fulfil their role as legislators unless they …Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
Son of Minister for Justice assaultedGardaí have confirmed they are investigating an unprovoked assault on the son of the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell.Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
Notices in embassies aim to discourage refugeesIrish embassies and consulates have been told to put up notices aimed at discouraging applications for residency in the State…Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00
Haughey hospital stay 'scheduled treatment'Associates of former Taoiseach Mr Charles Haughey say he underwent treatment in hospital last week as part of his ongoing battle…Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00
1,000 taxi drivers to take legal action over deregulationAbout 1,000 taxi drivers have now signed up for legal action against the State over the Government's handing of deregulation.Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00
BoI considers suing 'lottery' firm over logoThe Bank of Ireland has moved to dissociate itself from an organisation using the bank's logo as part of a controversial lottery…Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00
Several FF TDs critical of MartinSeveral Fianna Fáil TDs have privately criticised the way the Minister for Health, Mr Martin, criticised senior public health…Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00
Decentralisation plan to take up to 10 years to completeThe Government's plans to decentralise thousands of civil servants outside Dublin will be announced on a phased basis over several…Mon Apr 21 2003 - 01:00
Beds sought for 75 left homeless after shelter blazeDublin City Council and the Salvation Army have stepped in to help find beds for 75 people left homeless after a fire broke out…Thu Apr 17 2003 - 01:00
Relations with Syria 'friendly'Ireland had friendly relations with Syria the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, said yesterday, despite accusations from…Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Plan for cafe-style bars criticisedThe Government's plans to introduce café-style bars will do nothing to tackle binge drinking, youth groups warned yesterday.Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Stadium decision by IRFU, FAI due todayThe Irish Rugby Football Union and the Football Association of Ireland are due to make a final decision on their preferred location…Tue Apr 15 2003 - 01:00
Government to cut 1,600 health board jobsThe Government is planning to reduce the number of people employed in health boards by up to 1,600 as part of a fresh round of…Tue Apr 15 2003 - 01:00
Call for crackdown on underage drinkingGardaí have made almost 40 times the number of convictions for selling alcohol to underage people in the west compared to the…Tue Apr 15 2003 - 01:00
Minister says no to cut in Defence ForcesThe Minister for Defence has rejected attempts by the Minister for Finance to reduce the strength of the Defence Forces as part…Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00
Top chef in court this weekCelebrity chef Mr Conrad Gallagher is due to face a court hearing in New York this week which could see him extradited back to…Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00
Offaly murder believed to be gang-relatedThe discovery of the body of a Dublin man shot in an execution-style killing in the midlands at the weekend brings to six the…Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00
Body to decide EU seat changesA commission is to be established shortly to decide which constituencies will lose seats in next year's elections for the European…Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Commons Restaurant on the Green to close immediatelyThe award-winning Commons Restaurant on St Stephen's Green, one of the best-known in Dublin, is to close after 12 years in business…Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Chairman says serious errors made by gardaiBARR TRIBUNAL: The chairman of the Barr tribunal yesterday said gardaí investigating an alleged arson incident involving John…Wed Apr 09 2003 - 01:00
Garda had reservations over gunBARR TRIBUNAL: A retired Garda superintendent said yesterday he had reservations about giving John Carthy back his confiscated…Wed Apr 09 2003 - 01:00
New light on the Big FellowMichael Collins and the Making of the Irish State edited by Gabriel Doherty and Dermot Keogh Mercier Press, £9.99 PBWed Oct 14 1998 - 01:00
