Tobacco control is prime EU aim - MartinSmoking prevention and tobacco control remains one of the prime public health objectives of the European Union, the Minister …Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Monuments Bill 'flawed', says OppositionOpposition parties have criticised the Government over its National Monuments (Amendment) Bill, claiming the proposed legislation…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Morrocan writer wins €100,000 IMPAC awardMorrocan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun has won the prestigious International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award for his novel This Blinding…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
HSA defends stance on Ballymun tower asbestosThe Health & Safety Authority has rejected criticism of its stance on removing asbestos from Ballymun's tower blocks.Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Ahern never asked anyone for money, tribunal hearsThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, told the Mahon tribunal today he never asked anyone for money in his 27 years as a politician.Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Ahern concedes possible encounter with GilmartinThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has told the Mahon tribunal that he has no recollection of meeting Mr Tom Gilmartin in February 1989…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Unicef Ireland highlights legacy of genocideTen years to the day after the beginning of the genocide in Rwanda which left 800,000 people dead, the country's children still…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Gardai 'utterly confused' over smoking ban - AGSIGardaí are "utterly confused" as to their role in enforcing the smoking ban, the president of the Association of Garda Sergeants…Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
UNICEF highlights legacy of Rwandan genocideTen years after genocide in Rwanda left 800,000 people dead, the country's children still struggle with "the lingering impact…Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
Group opposed to citizenship vote to protestA group opposed to the planned referendum on citizenship has accused the Government of "attacking the rights of children".Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
O'Rourke confirms Gilmartin meeting to Mahon tribunalThe leader of the Senate, Mrs Mary O'Rourke, has backed up a claim by property developer Mr Tom Gilmartin that he met a number…Mon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
How much can 'e' take in the window?Padraidh Hearns poses in Clery's window in Dublin today. Photo: Eoin Burke-KennedyMon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
O'Callaghan was 'a crook', Gilmartin claimsMr Tom Gilmartin today claimed that fellow property developer Mr Owen O'Callaghan was a "crook" who paid Dublin county councillors…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Mahon warns public over tribunal noiseThe Mahon tribunal today issued a warning to members of the public attending the proceedings to refrain from "laughing loudly…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Citizens warned of green monsters on city streetsGardaí are advising the public not to be alarmed if the Capital's streets turn green and large inflatible beasts are seen roaming…Tue Mar 16 2004 - 00:00
Dublin Skyfest to see rockets light up nightThe annual St Patrick's pyrotechnics are set to light up Dublin's skyline tomorrow night with gardaí expecting up to 500,000 …Fri Mar 12 2004 - 00:00
Hundreds offer condolences at Spanish embassyThe Spanish Embassy in Dublin has opened a book of condolences for the victims of yesterday's terrorist bombings in Madrid.Fri Mar 12 2004 - 00:00
St Patrick to bring 7 'glorious' days of pageantryThis year's St Patrick's festival promises to bring seven days of fireworks, pageantry and dancing to the streets of the capital…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Transport chaos looms as airport union votes to join strikeIreland faces an all-out transport strike next Thursday after Aer Rianta staff today voted to join CIÉ workers in protest at …Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Roche hopeful EU constitution deal still onThe Minister for European Affairs, Mr Dick Roche, said today progress had been made in bridging divisions over the proposed European…Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Movement of cattle from Teagasc farm delayedTeagasc has been forced to temporarily abandon attempts to move cattle from its experimental farm in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.Thu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
EU agenda will not push privatisation, claims HarneyThe Government will not be forced into privatising its public services under the new EU Constitution, the Tanaiste, Ms Harney…Thu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
Ahern calls for end to 'culture of paramilitarism'The Taoiseach delivering his speech todayThu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
Donations to FF TDs far outstrip other partiesDonations received by Fianna Fáil politicians in 2003 substantially outstripped those received by members of all the other political…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Borrowing by house buyers eases in JanuaryThe rate of borrowing by house buyers eased in January reflecting an slowing in demand in the house market, according to monthly…Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Martin appeals to consultants to call off strikeThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, has again appealed to hospital consultants to call off their industrial action, claiming …Thu Feb 12 2004 - 00:00
Labour seeks inquiry into Grangegorman murdersThe Labour Party has backed a call for an independent inquiry into the unsolved murders of two woman in Grangegorman, Dublin …Wed Feb 11 2004 - 00:00
Political concern over public confidence in gardaiLabour has described as "alarming" the findings of an Irish Times TNS/mrbi poll which shows that young people have little or …Tue Feb 10 2004 - 00:00
Martin says treatment fund reduces waiting listsThe Minister for Health today claimed the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) had dramatically reduced the numbers on long…Tue Feb 10 2004 - 00:00
Doctor accuses St James's of covering up emergencyA row over whether a 'major incident plan' was invoked at St James's Hospital, Dublin, last week has erupted with a senior consultant…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Tolls to pay for latest phase of Belfast-Dublin M1The latest phase of the M1 motorway between Dublin and Belfast will be funded by toll revenue, the Minister for Communications…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Ahern pressed on Flynn offshore accounts allegationThe Labour Party has tonight called on the Taoiseach to make a statement on what it described as "astounding revelations" of …Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Poll shows increase in support for GovernmentSatisfaction with the Government and the Taoiseach has risen for the first time in nearly two years, according to the latest …Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
EU ministers create €30m fund to repatriate illegal migrantsEU ministers meeting in Dublin Castle have agreed to set up a €30 million fund to repatriate failed asylum seekers.Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
UN warns of risk to 'fragile' EU asylum systemsEU enlargement may "overwhelm" asylum systems in new members states, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr Ruud…Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
Report calls for circumcision service in hospitalA report commissioned by the South Eastern Health Board (SEHB) has recommended that circumcision be made available at Waterford…Tue Jan 20 2004 - 00:00
Aer Rianta unions adjourn work-stoppage talksUnions at Aer Rianta have adjourned disucussions this evening without deciding to call off Thursday two-hour work-stoppage planned…Mon Jan 19 2004 - 00:00
Animal welfare group protests in DublinA leading farm animal welfare group has called on the Government to take the lead in banning the transport of livestock over …Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
New infrastructure crucial to tourism growth - reportThe State needs a new national stadium, a national convention centre and a second airport terminal to meet the future demands…Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
Young scientist exhibition hosts record entriesThe Taoiseach will be joined by Asimo, the walking, talking Honda robot in this evening's official opening of the Esat BT Young…Wed Jan 07 2004 - 00:00
Traffic Watch scheme to go nationwideA pilot project encouraging motorists in the south-east to report dangerous driving is to be extended nationwide in the coming…Tue Jan 06 2004 - 00:00
Irish pilots seek assurances on marshalsThe Irish Air Line Pilot's Association (IALPA) says pilots must remain in charge of an aircraft security even if air marshals…Tue Jan 06 2004 - 00:00
Increased tax revenue boosts Exchequer returnsThe Exchequer Returns for 2003 show a significant improvement in the Government's finances.Mon Jan 05 2004 - 00:00
A&E nurses predict bleak Christmas in hospitalsAccident and Emergency nurses say the problem of overcrowding in hospitals is likely to worsen over the Christmas.Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Group aims to give voice to children in careA new organisation championing the rights of young people in care was today launched by President Mary McAleese.Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Presidency aims to heal Constitution divisions - CowenResolving deep divisions over the European Union constitution will be top of the agenda for Ireland when it takes over the EU…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
New initiative makes mobile phone theft pointlessA new initiative to combat mobile phone theft will allow users to register their phones on a central database enabling the number…Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
