HSE to open sex-assault treatment unitsThe Health Service Executive is to set up two new sexual-assault treatment units in Mullingar and Galway.Mon Aug 27 2007 - 01:00
Report highlights unsafe sex practicesMen's use of sexual health services in Cork and Kerry remains low despite the fact that many males do not engage in safe sex …Mon Aug 27 2007 - 01:00
€28m funding for research equipmentMinister for Education and Science Mary Hanafin has announced €28 million in funding for the purchase of research equipment in…Mon Aug 27 2007 - 01:00
Greens call for climate change actionA change of government is the only way to ensure climate change solutions are introduced in Ireland, the Green Party claimed …Mon May 21 2007 - 01:00
Political activism 'low' among young IrishLess than half of young people aged between 18 and 24 voted in the last general election, new figures reveal.Mon May 21 2007 - 01:00
Prosperity must bring services - LabourIreland's continued economic prosperity must deliver better public services, Labour leader Pat Rabbitte said this morning.Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
Work on section of M3 halted after archaeological findConstruction work on a section of the controversial M3 motorway, which is to pass through the Tara/Skreen valley, has been stopped…Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
Talks resume in nurses' disputeTalks have resumed today between nursing unions and health service management in an effort to break the deadlock over demands…Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
McDowell attacks Greens on transportProgressive Democrats leader Michael McDowell repeated his attack on the Green Party today but insisted that he was not engaging…Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
EPA targets water and climateProtecting water supplies and adapting to climate change are among a number of goals identified by the Environmental Protection…Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Galway water bug cases riseThe number of laboratory confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis in Galway has risen to 210 since the beginning of the outbreak, …Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Night rural bus scheme unveiledA night-time rural transport scheme was announced this afternoon.Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Charities seek State pension hikeProvision of an adequate State pension must be among the top priorities of the next government if poverty among pensioners is…Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Kenny starts out on campaign trailEnda Kenny stepped up Fine Gael's election campaign this morning with the signing of a Contract for a Better Ireland at his party…Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Power warns against negative talkOne of Ireland's leading economists has warned that we run the risk of talking ourselves into a recession.Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Judge Hedigan appointed to High CourtJudge John Hedigan has been confirmed as a judge of the High Court by President Mary McAleese at a ceremony held at Áras an Uachtaráin…Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Leas Cross Commission establishedThe Government has announced it is to set up a commission of investigation to examine the running of Leas Cross Nursing Home…Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
60% rise in calls to crime helplineCalls to the Crime Victims Helpline rose by 60 per cent during the first three months of 2007, according to new figures released…Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Inquiry into deaths of Wexford familyThe Dunne family at Wexford Park in April, 2005Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Tidy Towns 2007 competition kicks offThe National Tidy Towns competition for 2007 was unveiled in Dublin's Temple Bar this afternoon.Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Two arrested after Mullingar abductionTwo men in Derry have been arrested in connection with the abduction and assault of two people from Mullingar last night.Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Galway residents protest over waterGalway residents will this evening attend a rally calling for a long-term solution to the water contamination crisis in the city…Mon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00
SF name policing board membersA former IRA woman prisoner is among three representatives chosen by Sinn Féin to serve on Northern Ireland's policing board…Mon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00
Three die in Wicklow, Limerick crashesThree people have died on Irish roads this morning following car crashes in Wicklow and Limerick.Mon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00
60% live together before marriage - surveyNewly married Irish couples aren't falling victim to the seven-year itch, according to the findings of a new study.Mon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00
20,000 new homes completed in Q1Over 20,000 new houses and apartments were completed in the first three months of 2007, down 8Mon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00
Coroner Service set up in new BillA new Coroner's Service is to be set up under a new Bill published by the Minister for Justice today.Fri Apr 20 2007 - 01:00
Benefactor buys Pearse letter for StateA letter from Padraig Pearse that was written shortly before his death has been purchased by a private benefactor and donated…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Harney to hire new hospital consultantsMinister for Health Mary Harney has confirmed that she is to proceed with plans to advertise for new hospital consultants next…Fri Apr 13 2007 - 01:00
Garda among Dublin sex abuse suspectsGardaí have confirmed that one of the force's members has been suspended from duty as part of an investigation into an alleged…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Group claims rise in paedophile ringsA charity that works with children affected by sexual abuse said today it has seen a rise in the number of calls to its helpline…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Defence Minister begins Lebanon visitMinister for Defence Wilie O'Dea begins a three-day visit to Lebanon today where he is due to meet Irish peacekeeping troops …Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Heritage projects get €3.2m fundingThe Heritage Council has announced €3.2 million in funding for 377 projects aimed at protecting the environment.Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Dublin mayor unveils Fairtrade schemeA campaign aimed at encouraging Dubliners to choose Fairtrade products was announced today.Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Child referendum details publishedThe Government has published details of its proposed referendum on the rights and protection for children.Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Ulster fans accused of racist abuseUlster fans have been accused of racially abusing members of the Newport Gwent Dragons side during Friday's Magners Celtic League…Sun Feb 18 2007 - 00:00
Greens angry over Kenny commentThe Green Party has reacted angrily to comments made by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny over a proposed invitation to participate…Fri Jan 05 2007 - 00:00
€15m childcare funding unveiledMinister for Children Brian Lenihan has announced €15 million in funding to support the further development of childcare facilities…Tue Jan 02 2007 - 00:00
Russian ferrymen get €49k in arrearsFour Russian seamen who were part of a crew which earned just over €2 an hour working aboard a ferry operating between Dublin…Fri Dec 01 2006 - 00:00
Report urges more rights for cohabiting couplesThe Law Reform Commission has recommended that cohabiting couples should be given greater rights even if they choose not to marry…Fri Dec 01 2006 - 00:00
Late night Luas services begin tonightThe festive season is upon us and Luas is gearing up for it with the introduction of its late night Christmas services this …Fri Dec 01 2006 - 00:00
Hanafin announces six new schoolsMinister for Education Mary Hanafin today announced plans to provide six new schools under an expansion of the Public Private…Tue Nov 21 2006 - 00:00
Impact seeks community fundingThe Impact trade union has called on Minister for Finance Brian Cowen to pledge long-term resources for community sector organisations…Tue Nov 21 2006 - 00:00
'Slab' Murphy's brother's assets frozenThe Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) in Britain has been granted orders in the High Court in London freezing residential properties…Tue Nov 21 2006 - 00:00
Leas Cross relatives hit out at HSE treatmentRelatives of elderly patients who died in Leas Cross have accused the Health Service Executive (HSE) of ignoring them during …Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Workforce numbers pass two million markThe number of people in employment passed the two million mark for the first time in the second quarter of 2006, according to…Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
Ireland one of lowest spenders on education - OECDMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has defended levels of spending on education following the publication of a new OECD report…Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
Taxi unions seek new appeals process for sectorRepresentatives of the three main taxi unions have asked the Department of Transport to consider introducing an appeals process…Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí 'hurt' by Morris findings, says ConroyGarda Commissioner Noel Conroy has spoken of the hurt felt by gardaí following the findings of the latest Morris tribunal reports…Fri Sept 01 2006 - 01:00
Take That set to raise temperatures at the PointTemperatures are likely to soar even futher in Dublin tonight as thousands of fans descend on the Point Theatre to see boyband…Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
