Anglo Irish predicts 40% earnings riseAnglo Irish Bank has predicted earnings per share for the six months to the end of this month will be close to 40 per cent higher…Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
Politicians criticise ECB rate hikePoliticians have criticised the latest 0.25 per cent rate rise by the European Central Bank.Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
P&G staff in Nenagh fear for 600 jobsStaff outside the Procter & Gamble plant in Nenagh todayTue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
200 jobs to go in LimerickSoftware firm Thomson Scientific has announced its intention to cut 200 jobs from its workforce in Limerick.Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
Security experts voice Vista concernsSecurity experts have voiced their concern over Microsoft's new Vista operating system and its ability to combat viruses and …Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Irish Book Awards shortlist announcedCecelia Ahern, Maeve Binchy and Paul McGrath are among those shortlisted for this year's Irish Book Awards.Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
SDLP launches all-island economy planThe SDLP has unveiled its blueprint for an all-Ireland economy, with plans to help address skills shortages, create a single …Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Irish school joins Microsoft programmeAn Irish school has been named as one of Microsoft's "innovative schools" as the tech firm announced the expansion of the project…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Govt plans social inclusion fundingThe Government is planning action on poverty and social exclusion, with almost €50 billion in funding allocated under the new…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
Ireland among most complicit in renditions - reportA new European Parliament report has claimed Ireland is one of the most complicit countries in the EU in allowing CIA rendition…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
€5bn for healthcare infrastructureThe Government has announced it is to invest some €5 billion in improving healthcare infrastructure as part of the new National…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
Record €1.5bn road funding in 2007A record €1.5 billion is to be invested in upgrading Irish roads during 2007, the Minister for Transport announced today.Tue Jan 16 2007 - 00:00
Govt publishes flu pandemic planThe Department of Health has published its National Pandemic Influenza Plan, outlining what measures will be taken should there…Mon Jan 15 2007 - 00:00
Demise of rural pub exaggerated, says RSA cheifProblems that have hit rural pubs as a result of random breath testing have been exaggerated, Road Safety Authority chairman …Tue Jan 09 2007 - 00:00
McGuinness to stand in general electionFine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness has confirmed she is to stand in the Louth constituency in the next general election.Tue Jan 09 2007 - 00:00
HSE dismisses A&E report concernsThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has dismissed claims that the recommendations of its A&E taskforce are unrealistic and…Thu Jan 04 2007 - 00:00
Report praises Irish investmentIreland's strong investment spending has been praised by Moody's Investors Service in its annual report.Mon Nov 20 2006 - 00:00
Labour pledges to spend €3.5bn on povertyThe Labour Party today pledged to spend €3.5 billion to tackle the country's poverty blackspots if elected.Mon Nov 13 2006 - 00:00
HSE report 'catalogue of mistreatment, humiliation'The Leas Cross report is a catalogue of mistreatment, humiliation, and abuse of the elderly, Opposition parties said today.Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Dublin family escape after botched tiger kidnappingGardaí are investigating a suspected attempted tiger robbery in Dublin this morning in which a family was kidnapped.Thu Nov 09 2006 - 00:00
Government rejects low UN poverty rankingA United Nations report which ranks Ireland at the bottom of its Human Poverty Index has been criticised by the Minister for …Thu Nov 09 2006 - 00:00
Barnardos proposes referendum wordingBarnardos has called for new provisions in the Constitution to cover child protection and welfare, and to give increased powers…Mon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
Shell to Sea tribunal on Corrib gas rejectedShell to Sea's call for a tribunal to investigate the Corrib gas project in north Mayo has been dismissed tonight by both the…Mon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
Moneylenders may face rate curb - BrennanThe Government may introduce new laws to tackle financial institutions that charge exorbitant rates of interest.Mon Oct 23 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí remove Corrib protesters from roadDemonstrators tried to block workers from entering Shell's Bellenaboy gas terminal construction site in Co Mayo again this morning…Mon Oct 23 2006 - 01:00
Brennan launches citizens information websiteMinister for Social Affairs Seamus Brennan today launched a new information website that is designed to provide information and…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí arrest 411 for drink driving last weekMore than 400 motorists were arrested last week for drink driving, according to the latest Garda statistics.Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
Sale of former prison site raises over €29 millionThe sale of a former prison site in Shankill, Co Dublin, will earn the State more than €29 million.Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
Ryanair to invest in 32 new aircraftRyanair is to invest in 32 new aircraft in a bid to double its passenger numbers by 2012.Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
B of I staff to ballot on strike over pensionsBank of Ireland is facing industrial action from its workers after it refused to defer implementation of pension proposals for…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Monaghan protesters jostle Ceann ComhairleCeann Comhairle Rory O'Hanlon was jostled by protesters at a road opening in Co Monaghan today.Mon Sept 25 2006 - 01:00
Gormley says coalition divided on incineratorCampaigners opposing a new incinerator planned for Dublin have accused the Government of sending out mixed messages on the subject…Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
Equality Authority criticises new immigration lawThe Equality Authority has criticised the proposed new immigration bill for failing to adequately protect immigrants.Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
Hardman concludes Uganda well testHardman Resources has finished testing at its Mputa-1 well in Uganda with the well flowing 1,120 barrels per day (bpd).Tue Aug 22 2006 - 01:00
House prices slow as rate rise takes effectHouse prices are still on the way up, but the rate of growth continues to fall, the Permanent Tsb/ESRI house price index has …Tue Aug 22 2006 - 01:00
UK government rejects Ryanair compensation threatMichael O'Leary called on the government to restore normal security restrictions to the UK's airportsFri Aug 18 2006 - 01:00
Thousands on move for bank holiday weekendThousands of people will be on the move throughout the State over the weekend.Fri Aug 04 2006 - 01:00
Number of rape and murder cases rises in 2005The number of rape and murder cases rose dramatically last year, the annual report of the courts service has revealed.Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00
Harney plans legislation to protect elderlyLegislation will be introduced next year to protect elderly people living in nursing homes from exploitation, the Tánaiste said…Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
Siptu seeks resources for care of the elderlySiptu has called on the Government to provide resources for support home and community care.Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
HSE plans measures to tackle A&E crisisThe Health Services Executive (HSE) is planning a number of measures to cut hospital queues.Tue May 16 2006 - 01:00
SF proposes all-island healthcare systemSinn Féin is calling for the private healthcare system to be replaced under a new all-island healthcare plan.Wed May 03 2006 - 01:00
New emergency response plan to be consideredA new plan of action to help emergency services deal with major incidents is to be put to the Government for approval, it emerged…Wed May 03 2006 - 01:00
IMO says Government shifting blame for health crisisThe Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has accused the Government of blaming health workers for the crisis in the health system…Fri Apr 21 2006 - 01:00
Many consumers unaware of rights, says NCAA large number of Irish consumers are unaware of their rights when it comes to faulty goods, the National Consumer Agency has…Wed Mar 15 2006 - 00:00
FG, Labour urge Seanad place for emigrantsFine Gael and Labour have pledged their support for representation in the Seanad for Irish emigrants abroad.Wed Mar 15 2006 - 00:00
Green Party calls for reform of environment bodyThe Green Party has called for the reform of the Environmental Protection Agency, criticising the licensing appeals procedure…Wed Mar 15 2006 - 00:00
Demand for labour to stay strong in 2006 - BoIDemand for labour in Ireland is still going strong, despite seeing a decline in the number of jobs advertisements placed in Irish…Mon Mar 13 2006 - 00:00
Kitt promises action on electoral registerGovernment Chief Whip Tom Kitt, has admitted there are serious issues with the electoral register but has promised that action…Wed Mar 08 2006 - 00:00
