IMO doctors to boycott new medical cardsThe Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has said it is advising its members not to accept any patients using the new "medical visit…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
Kenny hints at FG-Labour general election pactThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, has hinted at the possibility of an electoral pact with the Labour Party before the next…Sun Mar 13 2005 - 00:00
Shannon protesters 'people of faith' - US bishopSome of the protesters outside the Four Courts this morning. Photo: Éanna Ó CaollaíMon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
Report warns of increasing obesity in IrelandA leading health official has warned of the dangers posed by obesity to the future health of Irish children.Fri Mar 04 2005 - 00:00
Minister announces €32.8m childcare grantsFifty-two childcare services throughout the State have been awarded grant help worth €32Fri Mar 04 2005 - 00:00
Demolition starts at former RUC holding centreDemolition work has begun at east Belfast's controversial Castlereagh holding centre.Thu Mar 03 2005 - 00:00
Marine board proposes breath tests for crewsThe Government has been called on to consider breath tests for boat crews following an investigation into a fatal collision in…Thu Mar 03 2005 - 00:00
New qualification for Irish language learnersA new recognised qualification will soon be available to the thousands of people who take Irish classes each year.Wed Mar 02 2005 - 00:00
Dublin Bus financing will be released - CullenMinister for Transport Martin Cullen has insisted the financing for an extension to the Dublin Bus fleet was in place but would…Mon Feb 28 2005 - 00:00
Luas carried over 7 million passengers in 2004The Luas light rail service carried over 7Mon Feb 28 2005 - 00:00
Report advocates sports stadium for Maze siteThe former maximum security Maze PrisonFri Feb 25 2005 - 00:00
Kenny says arrests raise 'grave questions' for SFThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, has said today's arrests by gardaí investigating money laundering, raises grave questions…Thu Feb 17 2005 - 00:00
Commission decides against Cullen probeThe Standards in Public Office Commission has decided not to pursue an investigation into the recruitment by the Minister for…Mon Feb 14 2005 - 00:00
VHI to repay €500,00 to 11,500 customersAlmost 11,500 VHI customers are to receive an average of €37 each after it was discovered they were underpaid for certain treatments…Fri Jan 28 2005 - 00:00
VHI to repay €500,00 to 11,500 customersAlmost 11,500 VHI customers are to receive an average of €37 each after it was discovered they were underpaid for certain treatments…Fri Jan 28 2005 - 00:00
Ahern says IMC may sanction Sinn FéinSinn Féin president, Mr Gerry Adams and Mr Martin McGuinness speaking after this afternoon's meeting with the Taoiseach Mr Ahern…Tue Jan 25 2005 - 00:00
Ahern says IMC may sanction Sinn FéinSinn Féin president, Mr Gerry Adams and Mr Martin McGuinness speaking after this afternoon's meeting with the Taoiseach Mr Ahern…Tue Jan 25 2005 - 00:00
Burke gets six months in prison for tax offencesFormer Fianna Fáil government minister Ray Burke is tonight preparing to spend his first night behind bars after he was sentenced…Mon Jan 24 2005 - 00:00
Burke jail sentence is 'entirely appropriate'Politicians have been giving their reaction to the sentencing for six months in jail of former Fianna Fáil minister Ray Burke…Mon Jan 24 2005 - 00:00
Burke jail sentence is 'entirely appropriate'Politicians have been giving their reaction to the sentencing for six months in jail of former Fianna Fáil minister Ray Burke…Mon Jan 24 2005 - 00:00
Burke gets six months in prison for tax offencesFormer Fianna Fáil government minister Ray Burke is tonight preparing to spend his first night behind bars after he was sentenced…Mon Jan 24 2005 - 00:00
Both sides in Clonmel hospital row agree to LRC talksBoth sides in the dispute at St Luke's psychiatric hospital in Clonmel have agreed to attend talks at the Labour Relations Commission…Mon Jan 10 2005 - 00:00
Both sides in Clonmel hospital row agree to LRC talksBoth sides in the dispute at St Luke's psychiatric hospital in Clonmel have agreed to attend talks at the Labour Relations Commission…Mon Jan 10 2005 - 00:00
'Colombia Three' bond paid in full - GovernmentThe Government has confirmed that a loan of some €17,000 paid by the Department of Foreign Affairs to secure the conditional …Fri Dec 17 2004 - 00:00
Doubts over any 'Colombia Three' repatriationThe chances of repatriation to Irish soil of the "Colombia Three" would not be guaranteed in the event of their reimprisonment…Fri Dec 17 2004 - 00:00
Ahern says North parties close to dealThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has said he believes the IRA and DUP are serious about a return to power-sharing in the North and has…Sun Dec 12 2004 - 00:00
Taoiseach quashes rumours of PD riftThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has moved to quash rumours of a division between Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats over PD support…Sun Dec 12 2004 - 00:00
ComReg opens mobile networks to competitionThe communications regulator ComReg has ruled that O2 and Vodafone must open up their networks to competition from January next…Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
Adams calls for talks with Paisley to resolve impasseThe Sinn Féin president, Mr Gerry Adams, has called for direct talks with the DUP leader the Rev Ian Paisley in an effort to …Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
Ireland weathered downturn better than most - CowenIreland has come through the recent international economic downturn better than most countries according to the Minister for …Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
Government supports Ukraine election re-runThe Irish Government has pledged its support for a re-run of the second round of the Ukrainian Presidential elections that are…Tue Dec 07 2004 - 00:00
Households to spend €1,270 each at Christmas - surveyRetailers are predicted to reap a bonanza this Christmas with Irish consumers expected to spend around €1,270 per household over…Fri Nov 26 2004 - 00:00
Drinks group says alcohol problem 'receding'The chairman of the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), Mr Richard Dunne, said today the problem of excessive alcohol consumption…Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Motion for official EU status for Irish tabledIreland's permanent representative to the European Union, Ms Anne Anderson, was expected to table a motion at a meeting of EU…Wed Nov 24 2004 - 00:00
Minister pledges conference centre tender in 2005The Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue, has said he is committed to awarding the tender for a national conference…Tue Nov 23 2004 - 00:00
House burglars take €58m in 12 months - surveyBurglars stole almost €60 million worth of goods from homes in Ireland over a twelve month period, a survey published today has…Wed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
EC unveils graphic cigarette-pack imagesThe European Commisisoner for Health and Consumer Protection has unveiled a series of graphic photographs and images that will…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Republic slightly improves in corruption indexThe Republic of Ireland has only slightly improved its position in a survey of countries which assesses the extent of perceived…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Irish troops were 'great assets' to UN - AnnanThe secretary general of the United Nations, Mr Kofi Annan, visited McKee Barracks in Dublin today where he addressed troops …Fri Oct 15 2004 - 01:00
Lillies withdrawn at auction without single bidOne of Dublin's most famous nightspots, Lillies Bordello, has been withdrawn at auction after failing to attract a single bid…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Abbey Theatre to cut staff by one-thirdThe Abbey Theatre said today it is to cut its staff by 30 per cent in a drive to reduce costs at Ireland's national theatre…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
SF's McGuinness seeks DUP dialogueSinn Féin chief negotiator Mr Martin McGuinness has called for direct dialogue between Sinn Féin and the DUP.Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
McCreevy moves to curb legal costs at tribunalsThe Government has approved measures to curb payment of legal fees to counsel at tribunals.Mon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
Broad welcome report on insurance reformA high level Oireachtas committee's series of recommendations on reducing insurance costs has received a broad welcome from the…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Cullen seeks further waste-prevention actionThe Minister for the Environment has called for further action on waste prevention during an address to the inaugural meeting…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Gardaí search for Bettystown armed raidersGardaí are investigating a robbery in which armed raiders held up a security van and escaped with a sum of money in Co Meath …Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
Harney responds to criticism of preparations for Bush visitThe Tánaiste Ms Harney told the Dáil today that preparations for the US President Mr George W Bush's visit to Ireland this weekend…Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Government moves to reduce court delaysThe Government has approved the appointment of eight judges to help speed up the hearing of cases in the courts.Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Anti-war concert 'not anti-American' - artistsFrom left, Rónán Ó Snodaigh of Kíla, Rossa Ó Snodaigh of Kíla, comedian Barry Murphy, Rory Gallagher of the Revs and Christy…Thu Jun 10 2004 - 01:00
Refugee application backlog to be cleared in 2005The body responsible for processing refugee applications is hoping to clear its backlog of 3,300 asylum cases by early next year…Wed Jun 09 2004 - 01:00
