Bishops issue statements on contents of abuse reportSenior clergy have spoken about the contents of the Murphy Report at Masses across the country.Sun Nov 29 2009 - 00:00
Taoiseach says only orders can decide future of bishopsTaoiseach Brian Cowen has said it is up to religious organisations and their members to determine the "appropriateness" of individuals…Sat Nov 28 2009 - 00:00
Two held over €1.4m drugs findTwo men in their forties have been arrested following a drugs seizure in Co Westmeath last night.Sat Nov 28 2009 - 00:00
Woman dies after Galway crashA 37 year-old female pedestrian has died after she was hit by a van in Co Galway yesterday afternoon.Sat Nov 28 2009 - 00:00
Government apologises for failingsThe Government has said it apologises "without reservation or equivocation" for failures by State agencies in dealing with the…Thu Nov 26 2009 - 00:00
Strategy plan for Irish publishedThe Government hopes to more than treble the number of daily Irish language speakers by the year 2030, according to a major strategy…Thu Nov 26 2009 - 00:00
Dublin airport hit by strong windsHigh winds caused the diversion of ten aircraft from Dublin Airport this morning.Wed Nov 25 2009 - 00:00
Ibec 'to withdraw' from pay dealEmployers group Ibec has announced its intention to formally withdraw from the national pay agreement before the end of the year…Wed Nov 25 2009 - 00:00
Two held over Dublin drugs seizureA 27-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman are being questioned by gardaí this morning following a drugs seizure in Dublin yesterday…Sun Nov 15 2009 - 00:00
Two arrested at Indreabhán post officeTwo men are being questioned by gardaí following their arrest at Indreabhán, Co Galway yesterday evening.Thu Nov 12 2009 - 00:00
Budgeting scheme extendedUp to 750,000 welfare recipients will be able to pay for utility services using their social services card under the Household…Thu Nov 12 2009 - 00:00
Coroner told of possible C Diff deathsThe HSE has reported the deaths of four patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda to the Co Louth coroner due to the…Tue Nov 10 2009 - 00:00
Explosive device disarmed in DublinA Garda investigation has begun following the discovery of a 'viable' improvised explosive device outside a house in Dublin last…Thu Nov 05 2009 - 00:00
HSE to close child detention unitThe closure of a special detention care unit that cares for the needs of young people with serious emotional and behavioural …Thu Nov 05 2009 - 00:00
Lifeboatman to get bravery medalA Portrush lifeboatman is to be awarded a bravery medal for rescuing two boys from a cave last August.Thu Nov 05 2009 - 00:00
Woman dies in Westmeath crashA woman has died and a man has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a crash in Co Westmeath this morning.Thu Nov 05 2009 - 00:00
Britain to crack down on illegal downloadingTHE BRITISH government is to introduce a “three strikes and you’re out” rule to combat the illegal downloading of copyrighted…Thu Oct 29 2009 - 00:00
Greysteel killer jailed after release licence suspendedNOTORIOUS LOYALIST killer Torrens Knight has been sent back to prison after his early release licence was suspended.Wed Oct 28 2009 - 00:00
British plan to tackle illegal downloadersThe British government is to introduce a "three strikes and you're out" rule to combat the illegal downloading of copyrighted…Wed Oct 28 2009 - 00:00
Woman dies from Swine FluA woman in the south of the country has become the tenth person to die of swine flu in the State.Tue Oct 27 2009 - 00:00
Loyalist killer returned to jailNotorious loyalist killer Torrens Knight has been sent back to prison after his early release licence was suspended.Tue Oct 27 2009 - 00:00
Ireland tops press freedom indexPress freedom watchdog Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) has warned that changes in legislation are proving a threat to press freedom…Wed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
Swine flu vaccine roll-out beginsThe first batch of swine flu vaccines is being delivered across the country today.Mon Oct 19 2009 - 01:00
Public complaints over Gately articlePolice have received a complaint about an article written by newspaper columnist Jan Moir about the death of singer Stephen Gately…Sat Oct 17 2009 - 01:00
Public complaints over Gately articleA Daily Mail columnist has issued a statement rejecting claims that an article she wrote on the death of Boyzone singer Stephen…Fri Oct 16 2009 - 01:00
Warning of e-mail offering tax refundTHE OFFICE of the Revenue Commissioners has warned of a scam e-mail purporting to offer a tax refund.Wed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Government expects Nama profit of €4.8 billion by 2020The Government's National Asset Management Agency (Nama) passed its first parliamentary stage tonight as it emerged the State…Wed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Man arrested after Kerry guns seizureGardaí arrested a 26-year-old man and seized an array of weapons including guns and petrol bombs during a number of searches …Wed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Efforts to free kidnapped Irish priestThe Philippines has rushed hundreds of troops to seal off an area in the southern region of Mindanao where gunmen are holding…Wed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Man dies after weekend attackA 22-year-old man who was seriously injured in an incident in Fairview at the weekend has died in hospital.Tue Oct 13 2009 - 01:00
FF endorses programme for govtFianna Fáil's parliamentary party tonight endorsed the revised Programme for Government agreed with coalition partners the Green…Tue Oct 13 2009 - 01:00
Fears for crew as Air Corps plane crashes in Co GalwayTwo Air Corps members are feared dead tonight after their plane crashed on the Galway-Mayo border.Mon Oct 12 2009 - 01:00
Leaflet on breast cancer to be sent to homesA LEAFLET highlighting facts about breast cancer will be delivered to more than three-quarters of a million households across…Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Call for cuts time frame extensionThe general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) David Begg has called on the Government to extend the period…Thu Oct 01 2009 - 01:00
Man shot five times near BelfastA 25-year-old man is in a stable condition in hospital after he was shot five times at his home near Belfast.Wed Sept 30 2009 - 01:00
9,000 operations cancelled - FGFigures released to Fine Gael show that almost 9,000 operations were cancelled in Ireland's public hospitals in the first six…Tue Sept 29 2009 - 01:00
Increased understanding of treatyNine out of ten voters are likely to vote on the Lisbon Treaty in the upcoming referendum, according to research carried out …Sun Sept 20 2009 - 01:00
Ganley warns of Lisbon 'catastrophe'Libertas leader Declan Ganley has warned that a Yes vote in the Lisbon Treaty referendum would be ‘catastrophic for the Irish…Mon Sept 14 2009 - 01:00
Planners call for Nama roleThe Irish Planning Institute (IPI) has said the National Assets Management Agency (Nama) has presented the State with an opportunity…Fri Sept 11 2009 - 01:00
Implementation 'will take several years'Recommendations detailed in the the Commission on Taxation report will take several years to implement in full, Minister for…Mon Sept 07 2009 - 01:00
Woman held after Dublin stabbingA woman is in custody following a fatal stabbing this evening in the Dublin suburb of Tallaght.Fri Sept 04 2009 - 01:00
Call for €3 Port Tunnel feeThe Labour Party has called for the introduction of all-day €3 rate for use of Dublin's Port Tunnel, following the partial collapse…Mon Aug 31 2009 - 01:00
FG claims Nama will overspend 'by billions'The long-term valuation methodology proposed by the Government will see the National Assets Management Agency (Nama) overspend…Mon Aug 31 2009 - 01:00
Ryan denies cuts to fund NamaMinister for Communications Eamon Ryan today denied the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) would be funded by cutbacks in…Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Call for protection of poorFormer President of Ireland and UN high commission of human rights Mary Robinson called today for the poor of Ireland to be protected…Sun Aug 23 2009 - 01:00
Four men dead in Newry crashFour men have died following a head-on collision involving a car and a truck in Co Down.Sun Aug 23 2009 - 01:00
FG hits back at LenihanFine Gael has hit back at Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan's dismissal of the party's calls for the establishment of a 'good…Sun Aug 23 2009 - 01:00
Hero's welcome for athletesWorld Silver Medallist Olive Loughnane arrived to a hero's welcome at Dublin Airport this evening.Sat Aug 22 2009 - 01:00
