FG criticises high food pricesShoppers are paying high food prices but farmers are not getting the benefit, it was claimed yesterday.Sat Jul 22 2006 - 01:00
Freehold of Dundalk sold at auctionThe freehold to the town of Dundalk, Co Louth, was sold at auction yesterday for an undisclosed sum.Sat Jul 22 2006 - 01:00
Warning that stray snakes can leave some people rattledThe Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) is seeking new homes for 10 stray pets of the slithering …Sat Jul 22 2006 - 01:00
Dozens of cars abandoned on Gaeltacht islandThe Green Party has called for firmer measures to tackle car dumping following the recurrence of dumping, particularly of old…Wed Jul 19 2006 - 01:00
Wicklow housing strategy biased, claim buildersThe Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called on Wicklow County Council to abandon its new housing strategy, which it…Wed Jul 19 2006 - 01:00
Council to prevent outsiders buying in WicklowA new housing strategy that will prevent people from outside Wicklow from buying new houses in certain areas of the county was…Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00
Barracks site development to go aheadAn Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for a controversial plan for an apartment and hotel complex on the site of Clancy Barracks…Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00
Green Party seeks inquiry into odour in RingsendThe Green Party has renewed calls for an independent investigation into the continuing odour problems caused by the wastewater…Sat Jul 01 2006 - 01:00
Residents say goodbye to life as they knew it in Fatima MansionsResidents of the Fatima Mansions in Dublin's inner city took part in a commemoration ceremony last night to mark the handing …Sat Jul 01 2006 - 01:00
Victims summoned over tannoy systemBoys abused by a Franciscan priest in the 1970s were summoned to his office over a tannoy system and waited outside until a green…Fri Jun 30 2006 - 01:00
Call for studies on marriage, familiesResearch into marriage, relationship breakdown and lone parenting should be prioritised, a report has found.Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
Reminder on holiday TV licencesAn Post has issued a reminder to holiday home owners who bring their television sets from their normal residence for the summer…Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
Elderly woman's death investigatedHospital complaint: An investigation is under way into the treatment of an elderly woman at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in …Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
Joint policing committees plannedThe new pilot joint policing committees will be in place before the end of the summer, a Dáil committee was told yesterday.Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Arts body meets RTÉ over changesConcerns over the decision by RTÉ to drop Rattlebag from its Radio 1 schedule were raised by the Arts Council at a meeting with…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Nervous but determined publican tells of shootingDublin publican Charlie Chawke, giving evidence in the trial of a man accused of armed robbery, looked nervous but determined…Wed Jun 21 2006 - 01:00
Link found between obesity, oesophageal cancerNew Irish study: Overweight men run a much greater risk of contracting a lethal cancer with a one-in-10 survival rate than men…Tue Jun 20 2006 - 01:00
Dublin Bay alliance to lobby RocheA campaign to protect Dublin Bay from unwanted development and privatisation was launched yesterday on Sandymount Strand.Mon Jun 19 2006 - 01:00
Cyclists embark on epic journey through city as part of Bloomsday celebrationsThe bicycles rounded St Stephen's GreenSat Jun 17 2006 - 01:00
Senator apologises over funeral remarksSenator Liam Fitzgerald has apologised to the Haughey family for doubts he expressed in relation to attending former taoiseach…Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
Bishops call over adult stem cell researchIrish Bishops have called on the EU to provide funding for research into adult stem cells in advance of a vote at the European…Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Results of taxi drivers' strike ballot due todayThe results of a ballot among taxi drivers for industrial action are expected this afternoon.Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
New proposals presented for Dún Laoghaire baths siteNew plans for the redevelopment of Dún Laoghaire baths have been put in motion with councillors last night agreeing to fund a…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Astronaut gives down-to-earth advice on mathsAspiring Irish astronauts do not need to be mathematical geniuses, according to American astronaut Eileen Collins.Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Couple and child perish in Waterford house fireNeighbours of the married couple who died with their baby daughter in a house fire in Waterford early yesterday were unable to…Wed Jun 07 2006 - 01:00
40,000 women conquer mini-marathon in high spirits and warm sunshineSome 40,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair racers took part in this year's Dublin Women's Mini-MarathonTue Jun 06 2006 - 01:00
Mini-marathon hopes to raise ?10m for charitiesSome 40,000 women are to take part in the Flora Women's Mini-Marathon today in what is expected to be one of the hottest days…Mon Jun 05 2006 - 01:00
Cowen does not agree with court decisionMinister's reaction Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has said he disagrees with the Supreme Court decision that found part of…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
Rented homes allocation not spent last yearOnly €700,000 of a €19 million allocation for a local authority housing rental scheme was spent last year.Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
Quality of breast prostheses must be addressed, conference toldInadequacies in the fitting and supply of breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer need to be addressed urgently…Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
Citywest owner sees 'no logic' to decisionIreland will lose out on major conventions, exhibitions, significant employment and revenue following a decision by An Bord Pleanála…Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
New legislation for puppy farmsThe Government is to introduce new standards for puppy farms, it was announced yesterday.Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Irish museums cannot cope with number of excavations, report saysIrish museums do not have the facilities to cope with the large number of excavations being carried out as part of the development…Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00
Arts Council visits Laois authorityThe first in a series of meetings between the Arts Council and local authorities around the country was held yesterday in Laois…Tue May 30 2006 - 01:00
Young people at risk report releasedA report released yesterday has found that young people at risk in north east inner city Dublin may not get the help they need…Tue May 30 2006 - 01:00
Fás contracts to drop clause on Birr moveSome 31 of the 400 staff at Fás who signed up for promotion on condition that they would move to Birr under decentralisation …Sat May 27 2006 - 01:00
Inquiries into light aircraft crash in which two killedInvestigations into an air crash that took the lives of two men in Co Westmeath are continuing today.Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
Serious burns caused by 'gypsy-style' skirts, doctor warnsA plastic surgeon has warned parents to be vigilant when putting "gypsy-style" skirts on their children, following an increase…Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
Limerick shopping centre approvedAn Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead to a fourth out-of-town shopping centre for Limerick, despite a recommendation by its…Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
HSE confident of GP co-op by SeptemberThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has said it is confident that an out-of-hours GP co-op for north Dublin will be up and running…Fri May 19 2006 - 01:00
41 Afghans to continue hunger strikeThe 41 asylum seekers in St Patrick's Cathedral have said they will continue with their action despite a request from Church …Fri May 19 2006 - 01:00
High-tech trains to begin operating next weekTheir introduction last Monday had precipitated a two-day unofficial strike around the country, leaving up to 80,000 people stranded…Thu May 18 2006 - 01:00
Stena plan to change sea crews may spark disputeA proposal by Stena Line to introduce a European crew with a lower pay rate on their Dublin to Holyhead route may trigger industrial…Tue May 16 2006 - 01:00
President to embark on week-long visit to the US todayPresident Mary McAleese is to embark on a seven-day visit to America todayMon May 15 2006 - 01:00
ESB's Serbian workers are owed millions, says unionSome of the former workers employed on the ESB's €3 billion networks renewal programme were paid only €3Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Climate change warning on AfricaSome 182 million people in sub-Saharan Africa could die of disease directly attributable to climate change by the end of the …Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Mourners at Buckley funeral told that she would have forgiven bus driverMourners at the funeral of Máire Buckley, the woman who was killed when a bus crashed into her car on the Naas Road, Dublin, …Sat May 13 2006 - 01:00
Academic matter: Royal Irish Academy enrols new membersSome 23 new members were enrolled in the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) in a ceremony in Dublin yesterday.Sat May 13 2006 - 01:00
Markievicz group among objectors to housing planAlmost 400 objections have been received to a plan to develop social housing close to a proposed Natural Heritage Area at the…Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
Safety course review finds revenue at Fás too highA review of a mandatory safety scheme for building workers has found that Fás earned an estimated €9 million from registration…Wed May 10 2006 - 01:00
