Ireland's natural habitat under serious threat, says reportIreland is worst among EU member states at protecting its natural heritage according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).Fri Jun 29 2001 - 01:00
Auctioneer's role in land deal questioned at FloodMr Patrick Hanratty SC, for the tribunal, had been questioning Mr Brennan on why Mr Finnegan had received over £200,000 in two…Thu Jun 28 2001 - 01:00
Second quantity of explosives found in MonaghanA second quantity of explosives has been found near the Border in Co MonaghanThu Jun 28 2001 - 01:00
Brennan given time to produce documentsMr Brennan had been given until today to furnish the Tribunal with information relating trust companies in the Isle of Man and…Wed Jun 27 2001 - 01:00
Hunt continues after £3m art theft from Russborough HouseGarda checkpoints remain in place in the area around Russborough House in Co Wicklow tonight as the search for at least three…Tue Jun 26 2001 - 01:00
Redmond case adjourned until SeptemberThe case against former assistant Dublin City and County Manager Mr George Redmond on corruption charges was adjourned for two…Tue Jun 26 2001 - 01:00
Clonmel nurses to consider strike actionMembers of the Irish Nurses' Organisation (INO) at St Joseph's Hospital in Clonmel in Co Tipperary will tonight decide on whether…Tue Jun 26 2001 - 01:00
Government on its last legs, says QuinnOpposition parties have been marking the Government's fourth year in office by highlighting what they say are the Coalition's…Tue Jun 26 2001 - 01:00
Farmers reject compulsory buying of land for roadsThe IFA has this evening announced a policy of non-co-operation with the compulsory purchase of land for road development.Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Project planned to bridge digital divideThe Minister for Public Enterprise, Ms Mary O’Rourke, will today announce the successful applicants in the Community Application…Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Funeral of boy found on Wicklow beachThe funeral has taken place of a young boy whose body was found on Greystones beach in Co Wicklow on Friday night.Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Ahern to announce extra funds to tackle AIDSThe Taoiseach Mr Ahern is traveling to New York today for a special three-day UN General Assembly meeting on the global AIDS …Mon Jun 25 2001 - 01:00
Taoiseach to respond to McCreevy remarksThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, is expected to respond today to the controversial comments by Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, last…Sat Jun 16 2001 - 01:00
Irish Ispat workers meet to decide actionWorkers at Irish Ispat in Cork - formerly Irish Steel - are meeting today to discuss what action to take in response to the company…Sat Jun 16 2001 - 01:00
Pepsi-Cola to create 250 new jobs in CorkUS soft drink manufacturer, PepsiCo, has announced plans to build a new plant in Cork with creation of 250 new jobs.Fri Jun 15 2001 - 01:00
Harney dismay as Irish Ispat closes with loss of 400 jobsThe Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Ms Harney has expressed dismay at the newsIrish Ispat - formerly…Fri Jun 15 2001 - 01:00
Up to 360 jobs likely to be lost at Xerox in DundalkUp to 360 jobs are likely to be cut from the Dundalk operations of Xerox Europe after it was announced today the company is to…Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
AIB confident despite US slowdownDespite a slowdown in the US economy, AIB said today it was confident of meeting its previous earnings forecasts.Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Trade with non-EU countries slowsGrowth in trade with non-EU countries has slowed according to figures released today by the Central Statistics Office(CSO).Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Waterford firm sheds 104 jobsGlaxoSmithKline said today it is to cease the production of toothpaste at the Stafford-Miller Ireland facility in Dungarvan with…Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Foreign workers' agency regulator soughtThe construction industry has called on the Government to appoint an independent regulator to monitor agencies bringing foreign…Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Farmers protest at Golden Vale AGMA number of dairy farmers have staged a protest outside Golden Vale’s AGM in Limerick.Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
Price cuts, higher costs hit Eircom profitsEircom, encircled by a clutch of bidders, reported today a 43 per cent fall in annual pre-tax profits, as price cuts and rising…Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
Inflation falls slightly to 5.4% in MayThe annual rate of inflation for May has fallen to 5Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
Most FOI queries to education departmentMore requests are made to the Department of Education than any other public body under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI), …Thu Jun 07 2001 - 01:00
New legislation aimed at reverse premiumsThe Government is to enact legislation aimed at stamping out tax evasion through so called "reverse premiums".Thu Jun 07 2001 - 01:00
Conference to focus on child asylum seekersThe Minister of State for Children, Ms Mary Hanafin, today convenedan international conference on unaccompanied minors in the…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Walsh tries to re-open Egypt beef tradeThe Minister for Agriculture Mr Walsh said today his departmentwas campaigning strongly to re-open the beef export market with…Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Study shows impact of suicide, road deathsPremature deaths from suicide and road traffic accidents have a greater impact on the male population of the State than deaths…Tue Jun 05 2001 - 01:00
Suspect Louth FMD case results negativeResults from a suspect foot-and-mouth case in Co Louth have proved negative.Tue Jun 05 2001 - 01:00
Quinn critical of Ahern's remarks on No campaignThe Labour Party leader today accused the Taoiseach of being "hypocritical" in his attempt to criticise the No to Nice Campaign…Tue Jun 05 2001 - 01:00
South Tipperary set for June by-electionFine Gael leader Mr Michael Noonan today moved the writ for the Tipperary South by-election due because of the death of the Fine…Thu May 31 2001 - 01:00
O'Donnell promises resources for global AIDSIreland is in a position to commit "very significant additional resources" to the global fight against HIV and AIDS, the Minister…Thu May 31 2001 - 01:00
ESB ready if talks deadline target failsThe ESB this afternoon put in place a committee of board members authorised tocomplete negotiations with unions if the target…Thu May 31 2001 - 01:00
Report advocates deregulation of off-licencesThe Commission on Liquor Licensing has recommended a major deregulation of the off-licensing trade in an official report made…Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
Government urges Yes for death penalty banThe Government today started its campaign for a Yes vote in the forthcoming referendum on prohibiting the death penalty.Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
Deadline nears in ESB restructuring talksThe company is offering its workers a 21 per cent pay increase in return for radical changes in work practices and some 2,000…Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
Government says it will treble 'clean' energyThe Irish Wind Energy Association has been promised the largest renewable electricity generation programme in Ireland, it was…Fri May 25 2001 - 01:00
Referendum Commission rejects FG criticismThe Referendum Commission has rejected criticism by Fine Gael TD, Mr Alan Dukes, that it is "fundamentally misrepresenting" the…Thu May 24 2001 - 01:00
New Bill to allow adopted people see birth certsSome 42,000 adopted people will have access to their original birth certificates at 18, according to proposed legislation agreed…Thu May 24 2001 - 01:00
Live cattle exports to Spain resumeThe Minister for Agriculture today announced aresumption of live cattle exports to Spain.Wed May 23 2001 - 01:00
Group asks TDs to reject Coalition waste BillThe group says the Bill, if enacted, will "strip elected councillors of their waste planning powers and give these powers to …Tue May 22 2001 - 01:00
Francis Bacon's studio materialises in DublinAn exact reconstruction of the artist Francis Bacon's London studio was unveiled today at Dublin's Hugh Lane Gallery.Tue May 22 2001 - 01:00
Ryanair chief denies letter to minister was racistRyanair chief executive Mr Michael O'Leary today denied allegations a letter he sent to the Minister for Public Enterprise concerning…Mon May 21 2001 - 01:00
Cork stockbrokers ordered to cease tradingThe Central Bank today ordered a Cork stockbroking firm to cease tradingThu Apr 26 2001 - 01:00
5 Chinese nationals charged with assault and robberyFive Chinese nationals are set to appear in court tomorrow on charges relating to assault and robbery.Wed Apr 25 2001 - 01:00
Irish drink-driving under the EU averageOnly 0.69 per cent of motorists stopped and checked on one day in Ireland were over the drink-drive limit, according to a new…Wed Apr 25 2001 - 01:00
Gardaí reject Letterfrack murder inquiry claimGardaí have this evening denied they are treating the investigation into the death of 13-year-old Willie Delaney as a murder …Thu Apr 19 2001 - 01:00
Second foot-and-mouth case confirmed in the NorthNorthern Ireland agriculture minister Ms Bríd Rodgers has announced a second case of foot-and-mouth disease in Northern Ireland…Fri Apr 13 2001 - 01:00
LRC seeks resolution to Guinness strikeTalks at the Labour Relations Commission between management and unions at Guinness are expected to go on late into this evening…Thu Apr 12 2001 - 01:00
