Cullen to seek consensus on road safety proposalsMinister for Transport Martin Cullen is to seek consensus across the floor of the Dáil on a new set of measures designed to help…Sat Oct 28 2006 - 01:00
Cori calls for focus on building 'just society'The Government should focus on building a just society when formulating social policy, religious congregations have urged.Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
Man injured in Gort shooting off critical listThe south Galway man injured in a shoot-out at his home in Gort on Monday is off the critical list at University College Hospital…Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
Further protests at Shell site in north MayoThere were angry scenes in north Mayo this morning as opponents of the Corrib gas project protested against work resuming at …Mon Oct 09 2006 - 01:00
Archbishop Brady in historic meeting with DUP leaderThe Reverend Ian Paisley, (second left) leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, with Deputy Leader Peter Robinson (left) meets…Mon Oct 09 2006 - 01:00
North's main electricity supplier accepts takeover bidThe North's main electricity supplier, Viridian Group, has accepted a takeover approach by Bahrain-based investment company Arcapita…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Jobless numbers fall during SeptemberThe number of people claiming unemployment benefits decreased in September as the seasonally adjusted Live Register fell by 2…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Ryanair announces Aer Lingus takeover bidRyanair this morning announced a takeover bid for Aer LingusThu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
Brennan unveils streamlined pensionsMinister for Social Affairs Séamus Brennan today announced a new standard non-contributory pension scheme aimed at streamlining…Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00
EU consumers wary of cross-border web buysA survey published by the European Commission today has found that consumers are increasingly making purchases across EU borders…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Celtic Helicopters named on tax defaulters' listCeltic Helicopters Limited has paid the Revenue Commissioners a settlement of €689,945 for the underdeclaration of VAT.Tue Sept 26 2006 - 01:00
Grafton Group pre-tax profits up 35%Increased performance in the Irish market contributed to the fifteenth consecutive set of record interim results for building…Wed Sept 13 2006 - 01:00
Denis O'Brien resigns from BoI boardMr Denis O'Brien is to step down as deputy governor of Bank of Ireland, it was announced today.Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
Firms moving to low-tax regimes 'not abusing law'The European Court of Justice has ruled that firms who take advantage of lower tax rates in countries like Ireland are not abusing…Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
Belfast's 'Daily Ireland' to cease publicationThe Belfast-based national daily newspaper Daily Ireland is to cease publication from tomorrow.Thu Sept 07 2006 - 01:00
BCI unveils draft code of broadcast standardsThe Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) is inviting the public to contribute to the final phase of the development of a …Tue Sept 05 2006 - 01:00
O'Donoghue launches Olympics task forceMinister for Sport John O'Donoghue has announced details of a Government-sponsored task force which will develop a strategy …Wed Aug 23 2006 - 01:00
McDowell moves to cut Mountjoy committalsCommittals to Dublin's Mountjoy Prison could be reduced by up to a quarter after the Minister for Justice authorised the use …Mon Aug 21 2006 - 01:00
Effort underway to raise 'Ardglass' trawlerEfforts are underway today to float a trawler which sank off the Co Down coast earlier this year with the loss of two men.Wed Aug 16 2006 - 01:00
Ban on Israel weapons 'superficial' - GreensGreen Party TD Paul Gogarty has described the Government's ban preventing the United States from shipping weapons through State…Mon Jul 31 2006 - 01:00
Museum calms fears of Mideast link to manuscriptViolent events in the Middle East and the discovery of an ancient manuscript in a bog in the midlands last week have conspired…Thu Jul 27 2006 - 01:00
Shareholders vote overwhelmingly for Eircom dealEircom shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to sanction a buyout deal for the company at an extraordinary general meeting in…Wed Jul 26 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí make arrest in Kilkenny fire investigationGardaí investigating a fire which claimed the life of a man at a mobile home in Co Kilkenny in the early hours of this morning…Mon Jul 24 2006 - 01:00
Ibec concerned over Doha talks breakdownIrish business and employers' lobby group Ibec described the collapse of the Doha round of global free trade talks as "a matter…Mon Jul 24 2006 - 01:00
Economy posts strong growth in first quarterThe Irish economy is showing no signs of slowing down despite increased inflation, according to new figures published by the …Thu Jul 13 2006 - 01:00
CityJet to invest €174m in new aircraftCityjet has announced plans to acquire 23 Avro RJ85 aircraft in a €174 million deal to expand its fleet.Thu Jul 13 2006 - 01:00
Government criticised over 3.9% inflation levelOpposition parties have criticised the Government over figures released today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) that show…Thu Jul 13 2006 - 01:00
Central Bank warns of dangers if property bubble burstsThe strong rate of growth in personal borrowing linked to the recent acceleration in the housing market poses an increased risk…Wed Jul 12 2006 - 01:00
Babcock & Brown bid for Eircom approvedAustralian group Babcock & Brown has been given the go-ahead by the Irish Competition Authority to proceed with its €2Tue Jul 11 2006 - 01:00
CSO figures show strong trade figures for MayIrish exports increased significantly during May, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Central Statistics…Tue Jul 11 2006 - 01:00
Strong growth in business startups - surveyOver 10,000 new businesses have been established in Ireland since January, according to research published today by Bank of Ireland…Tue Jul 11 2006 - 01:00
Ireland ranked second in list of wealthiest nationsIreland has been placed second in a list of the eight wealthiest OECD nations.Mon Jul 10 2006 - 01:00
Iarnród Éireann unveils new trains on Cork routeIarnród Éireann today unveiled the first of 67 new train carriages on its Dublin-Cork route.Mon Jul 10 2006 - 01:00
UL experiment to focus on space sleepingUniversity of Limerick researchers have developed an experiment designed to tackle one of the major difficulties of long distance…Thu Jun 29 2006 - 01:00
Irish speakers 'not seeking special privileges'Ireland's first language rights charter detailing ten basic rights accorded in law to Irish speakers in dealing with State organisations…Wed Jun 28 2006 - 01:00
Council of Europe to debate renditions reportThe Council of Europe is to debate a report today that names Ireland as one of 14 countries that could be accused of collusion…Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
Human rights campaigner Msgr Denis Faul (74) diesRenowned human rights campaigner Monsignor Denis Faul died today after a long battle with cancer.Wed Jun 21 2006 - 01:00
North arrests foil arms procurement plan - PSNIPolice in the North have said they have disrupted a "major terrorist conspiracy" to procure arms after arresting ten people during…Mon Jun 19 2006 - 01:00
EU votes to continue stem cell researchThe European Parliament has voted in favour of prolonging EU funding of stem cell research.Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin urged to intervene in food testing rowMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has been called upon to investigate the practise of market research carried out in primary…Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Asti to raise concerns over Leaving Cert paperThe ASTi said today it plans to raise the content of yesterday's Leaving Certificate honours maths paper with the Chief Examiner…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Tóibín becomes first Irish writer to win IMPAC prizeIrish author Colm Tóibín has won the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award for his novel The Master, a portrayal of American…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Government to ban use of sunbeds for under 16sTánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney at the launch of the National Cancer Control Programme this morningMon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Cancer treatment to be reformed under new planThe Government has launched a plan on the administration of cancer services which could result in a radical shake-up in how the…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Sale of Dublin's Mount Carmel Hospital nearsDublin's Mount Carmel Hospital could be sold within two weeks after the religious order that runs it announced they had entered…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
Dáil approves bill to close statutory rape loopholeThe Dáil has voted this afternoon to pass the latest stage of new legislation recommended by Minister for Justice Michael McDowell…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
Opposition expected to support new rape lawOpposition parties will not stand in the way of new Government legislation aimed at closing the loophole in the State's statutory…Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
New law will not lower age of consent - MinisterThe age of consent for sexual intercourse will not be lowered under new legislation, Minister for State for Children Brian Lenihan…Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
Harney admits 'information deficit' in rape caseTánaiste Mary Harney has admitted to an "information deficit" over the case that prompted the Supreme Court to strike down the…Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
HSA investigating fatal incident in CorkThe Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is investigating an incident at a building site in Co Cork last weekend which resulted …Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
