Doctor defended at misconduct hearingA consultant radiologist accused of professional misconduct conveyed “quite accurately” the findings of an MRI scan on a 23-year…Fri Nov 05 2010 - 00:00
Doctors warn budget cuts will damage health of the nationTHE GOVERNMENT should consider the long-term effects of further cuts to the health budget on the health of the nation, the Irish…Fri Nov 05 2010 - 00:00
IMO warns of effect of health cutsThe Government should consider the long-term effects of further cuts to the health budget on the health of the nation, the Irish…Thu Nov 04 2010 - 00:00
Teachers condemn pension changesGovernment plans to change public service pensions will see teachers pay more into their pensions than they will receive in benefits…Thu Nov 04 2010 - 00:00
Shift from traditional taxes soughtA shift from traditional taxes on income and profits to new taxes on the consumption of natural resources will save money and…Wed Nov 03 2010 - 00:00
Man questioned over Claudy in USA PSNI detective has travelled to the US to question a suspect in the 1972 Claudy bombing.Wed Nov 03 2010 - 00:00
Bord Pleanála approves MetroAn Bord Pleanála has approved plans to build a light rail system from Dublin's city centre to Swords.Thu Oct 28 2010 - 01:00
Four hurt in helicopter crashFour people have been injured after a police helicopter crashed this morning in the Mourne Mountains.Thu Oct 28 2010 - 01:00
M1 reopens to traffic after crashTraffic is moving again on the M1 between Swords and Dublin Airport following a multiple-vehicle crash.Thu Oct 21 2010 - 01:00
Ban on bait used against birds of preyTHE GOVERNMENT has outlawed the use of any type of meat, fish, egg or other animal substance as bait in an effort to protect …Tue Oct 19 2010 - 01:00
New law prohibits use of poison baitThe Government is to make it an offence for anyone to use any type of meat, fish, egg or other animal substance as bait to poison…Mon Oct 18 2010 - 01:00
Customs seize counterfeit drugsMore than a quarter of a million potentially harmful tablets were seized in Ireland this month as part of a co-ordinated Interpol…Thu Oct 14 2010 - 01:00
Cowen's motives questionedIndependent TD Finian McGrath has questioned the motives behind Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s invitation to the Opposition to discuss…Thu Oct 14 2010 - 01:00
Irish connection: Drill company celebrates rescueWORKERS AT THE firm whose equipment was used to reach the 33 trapped miners celebrated the success of the rescue operation yesterday…Thu Oct 14 2010 - 01:00
New charity 'gateway' unveiledCharities from across Ireland are being called upon to showcase their work as part of a new drive to encourage volunteerism and…Wed Oct 13 2010 - 01:00
Common analysis would be 'very helpful', says LenihanMinister for Finance Brian Lenihan has said a common analysis of the economic situation would be "very helpful" but ruled out…Sun Oct 10 2010 - 01:00
Ten held in dissident probeTwo men were remanded in custody this afternoon after being charged as part of a garda investigation over suspected dissident…Sun Oct 10 2010 - 01:00
Cowen remarks 'misinterpreted'A proposal by Green Party leader John Gormley to seek an all-party approach has not been rejected by Taoiseach Brian Cowen, it…Sat Oct 09 2010 - 01:00
Nine held in dissident probeNine men arrested yesterday as part of an ongoing garda investigation into dissident republican activity remain in custody this…Sat Oct 09 2010 - 01:00
Reunited and it feels so good - Commitments ready to make soulful returnALMOST 20 years after the combined talents of Andrew Strong, Glen Hansard, Angeline Ball and Bronagh Gallagher brought soul to…Thu Oct 07 2010 - 01:00
Commitments back on the roadTwenty years after Andrew Strong, Glen Hansard, Angeline Ball and Bronagh Gallagher brought soul to the unsuspecting Irish film…Wed Oct 06 2010 - 01:00
Rehn comments condemnedThe American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland has issued a strongly-worded statement calling on the Taoiseach to "categorically…Fri Oct 01 2010 - 01:00
Man (25) dies after Tipperary crashA 25 year-old man has died following a road crash in Co Tipperary this afternoon.Thu Sept 30 2010 - 01:00
Chieftains to play mini Irish tourWorld-renowned traditional Irish music band The Chieftains will play four concerts in Ireland in November, it was announced today…Wed Sept 29 2010 - 01:00
Anglo failure would 'bring down' IrelandBrian Lenihan has said that the failure of Anglo Irish Bank would "bring down" Ireland, the Financial Times has reported.Wed Sept 29 2010 - 01:00
Tributes paid to former editorTaoiseach Brian Cowen has paid tribute to former Irish Independent editor Vinnie Doyle, who died today at the age of 72.Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
Long-term unemployment risesThe decline in the numbers of people in employment has slowed down but almost half of those without jobs have not worked in …Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
Twitter patches security flawMicro-blogging website Twitter has said it has patched a security flaw which plagued users with viral messages and third-party…Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
Students to get stark reminder on alcoholSTUDENTS celebrating freshers week will be warned of the dangers posed by alcohol when they visit the toilet in college bars …Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
Sargent stresses need for GM-free labelling after report on herbicidesFORMER MINISTER of State with responsibility for food Trevor Sargent has said the contents of a report on the dangers of herbicides…Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
O'Grady agrees to take charge in LimerickGAA: Dónal O’Grady today confirmed he will make an unexpected return to the sidelines after agreeing to lead the Limerick hurlers…Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
Study finds danger in GM herbicideHerbicides frequently used in conjunction with genetically modified soya are highly toxic and can cause damage to human health…Mon Sept 20 2010 - 01:00
Posters tell freshers of alcohol risksStudents celebrating freshers week will be warned of the dangers posed by alcohol when they visit the toilet in college bars …Mon Sept 20 2010 - 01:00
Union warns of AIB job lossesThe Irish Bank Officials’ Association (IBOA) has warned the decision by AIB to sell its Polish unit will come at a "substantial…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Arms find in TipperaryEight men are due in court following a substantial arms find on the outskirts of Tipperary town today.Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Cuts 'could endanger NI recovery'First Minister Peter Robinson has warned that expected budget cuts by the British government could endanger Northern Ireland'…Tue Sept 07 2010 - 01:00
Leaving Cert Irish syllabus criticisedA DECISION by Minister for Education Mary Coughlan not to add a new Irish language subject to the Leaving Cert curriculum will…Wed Sept 01 2010 - 01:00
Call for new Irish subject rejectedMinister for Education Mary Coughlan has rejected a call for the addition of a new Irish language subject to the Leaving Cert…Tue Aug 31 2010 - 01:00
Norton named Ross successorThe BBC has confirmed that Irish-born comedian Graham Norton will replace Jonathan Ross as presenter of its prime-time Friday…Tue Aug 31 2010 - 01:00
CAO website targeted for second timeTHE CENTRAL Applications Office (CAO) was forced to shut down its website yesterday after an early-morning cyber attack resulted…Thu Aug 26 2010 - 01:00
CAO site faces new cyber attackThe Central Applications Office (CAO) was forced to shut down its website today after an early-morning cyber attack resulted …Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
CAO to defer inquiry into cyber attackTHE CENTRAL Applications Office (CAO) will not investigate the cyber attack that crashed its website on Monday until after the…Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
CAO to carry out internal inquiry into cyber attackTHE CENTRAL Applications Office (CAO) is to conduct an internal investigation into a cyber attack which crashed its website for…Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
Ryanair plane suffers engine failureEmergency services were put on standby after a Ryanair aircraft had an engine failure on approach to the northern Spanish city…Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
CAO to investigate cyber attackThe Central Applications Office (CAO) will not investigate the cyber attack which crashed its website for several hours yesterday…Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
Plans to raise college registration fee by at least €1,000, says USITHE UNION of Students in Ireland has claimed the Government is planning to reintroduce higher education fees by increasing the…Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
Students seek clarification on feesThe Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has called on Tánaiste Mary Coughlan to clarify her position on the re-introduction of…Mon Aug 23 2010 - 01:00
One millionth journey taken on Dublinbike schemeAN UNWITTING user of Dublin City Council’s popular Dublinbike scheme undertook the service’s one millionth journey on Saturday…Mon Aug 16 2010 - 01:00
Gardai appeal for witnesses to fatal Dublin shootingGardaí have issued a description of the gunman responsible for the fatal shooting in Dublin last night of Finglas man Daniel …Sun Aug 15 2010 - 01:00
Attack likened to Omagh bombYesterday's bomb attack in Lurgan which injured three children has been likened by the PSNI to the Omagh bombing in August 1998…Sun Aug 15 2010 - 01:00
