IFA calls for veto of 'unacceptable' WTO dealThe Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) this afternoon called on the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Couglan, …Mon Jul 28 2008 - 01:00
Minister signs in civil law amendmentsMinister for Justice Dermot Ahern today announced he has signed legislation that has amended and modernised a number of laws …Mon Jul 28 2008 - 01:00
Arnotts gets go-ahead for 'Northern Quarter'An Bord Pleanála has today given the go-ahead for a major redevelopment by Arnotts in Dublin city centre.Mon Jul 28 2008 - 01:00
Gardaí allocation across State defies logic - LabourFormer Labour leader Pat Rabbitte today claimed that the allocation of gardaí to stations around the State "would appear to defy…Thu Jul 24 2008 - 01:00
More vaccines recommended for childrenMinister for Health Mary Harney has today unveiled new immunisation guidelines at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (…Thu Jul 24 2008 - 01:00
Legal board sees fall in refugee-service useThe Legal Aid board today reported an increase in its workload but a fall in the numbers using its refugee service during 2007…Wed Jul 23 2008 - 01:00
Winners collect €15m Euromillions jackpotA family has today collected the €15 million Euromillions jackpot won earlier this month.Wed Jul 23 2008 - 01:00
O'Leary stirs storm in a teacupRyanair chief executive Michael O’Leary today rejected the notion that his airline should be providing tea or taxis to passengers…Fri Jul 11 2008 - 01:00
Irish overseas visits, spending riseIrish people are making more visits abroad and spending more when away despite the gloomy economic climate, according to the …Fri Jul 11 2008 - 01:00
Opposition condemns Cowen plansThe Opposition today condemned the Government’s economic stewardship and its programme of cutbacks during a special Dáil debate…Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
Cutbacks are 'downpayment', Cowen tells DáilThe Government's package of cutbacks is a "downpayment on a prosperous future", Taoiseach Brian Cowen told the Dáil this morning…Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
€780,000 in grants for reconciliationMINISTER FOR Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin yesterday announced grants totalling €780,000 from the Department of Foreign Affairs…Mon Jul 07 2008 - 01:00
OPW defends cost of Ahern officeThe Office of Public Works (OPW) has today defended its spending after it emerged €220,000 was spent on renovating and equipping…Fri Jun 27 2008 - 01:00
Groups to protest Civil Partnership BillEquality groups are to hold simultaneous rallies tomorrow in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Waterford to protest at the Government’…Fri Jun 27 2008 - 01:00
Talks sees airport-strike threat easeThe threat of strike action at Dublin airport next month appeared to recede today after the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and…Fri Jun 27 2008 - 01:00
TEEU to ballot for national strikeThe Technical Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU) announced last night it would begin balloting early next week for strike…Fri Jun 27 2008 - 01:00
Hauliers defer decision on fuel actionThe Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has deferred a decision on protest action over the spiralling cost of fuel.Thu Jun 26 2008 - 01:00
Dublin tops grade in broadband, LeavingA CSO report published today notes that broadband access rates are twice as high in Dublin than some parts of the country, and…Thu Jun 26 2008 - 01:00
Visits overseas up 8% amid slowdownVisits overseas by Irish people increased by 8 per cent in the first four months of this year on the same period last year, according…Thu Jun 26 2008 - 01:00
FG urges support for victims' BillFine Gael has today urged the Government to support its Victims’ Rights Bill that will be debated and voted on in the Dáil tonight…Wed Jun 25 2008 - 01:00
Survey finds increased use of cocaineResearch on drug use published today has found a significant increases in cocaine use and that cannabis is still the most common…Wed Jun 25 2008 - 01:00
Minister opens Combat Poverty eventMinister for Lifelong Learning Seán Haughey today outlined the Government’s strategy in fighting social and educational disadvantage…Wed Jun 25 2008 - 01:00
Gardai investigating Fás complaintGardaí have confirmed they are investigating a complaint received from the State training agency Fás.Wed Jun 25 2008 - 01:00
Early intervention urged in child welfareMinister for Children and Youth Affairs Barry Andrews today said there was a clear rebalancing and refocus of child welfare services…Wed Jun 25 2008 - 01:00
New Garda powers outlined in liquor BillGardaí will be given extended powers to confiscate alcohol under the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 that was introduced in the…Tue Jun 24 2008 - 01:00
Insurer Hibernian to cut 580 jobs in restructuringInsurance group Hibernian today announced it would cut 580 jobs in Ireland and move them to India under a restructuring plan.Mon Jun 23 2008 - 01:00
Level field sought on EU fishing aidFine Gael today called on Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Brendan Smith to seek an equitable deal on any State-aid funded…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
De Rossa warns against Lisbon blameLabour MEP Proinsias De Rossa has warned that Ireland must not be scapegoated at a “watershed” moment following the No vote in…Tue Jun 17 2008 - 01:00
'No' leaves Ireland in uncertain state- CowenIreland's EU Commissioner position is uncertain after voters rejected the Lisbon Treaty, the Taoiseach told the Dail today.Tue Jun 17 2008 - 01:00
Result has created a 'difficult situation', Cowen saysAn anti-Lisbon supporter is removed from the path of the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan at the Dublin count centre in the…Fri Jun 13 2008 - 01:00
Car insurance cuts for young - reportA report published today found that young people have had a substantial reduction in motor insurance costs between 2001 and 2007…Wed Jun 11 2008 - 01:00
Cut VAT to revive economy, says FGFine Gael today claimed that introducing a VAT cut would help get the economy back on track.Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Yes vote threatens public services - SFSinn Féin today claimed the Lisbon treaty would have serious consequences for Irish public services by advancing the liberalisation…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Lenihan rejects 'untrue' trade veto claimMinister for Finance Brian Lenihan today said a letter sent by the European Commission exposed as wrong the claim that the Lisbon…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Lisbon seeks poverty abolition - LabourThe Lisbon treaty brings the abolition of world poverty to the heart of EU policy, Labour MEP Proinsias De Rossa said today.Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Fishing bodies warning over fuel costsA number of European sea fishing organisations today called for action from the European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Actuaries call for rise in State pensionThe Society of Actuaries in Ireland today called for an increase in the State pension to provide a higher minimum level of retirement…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Treaty has all-Ireland role, says LabourLabour leader Eamon Gilmore today forecast that both sides of the Border would increasingly find common voice on issues in Europe…Tue May 27 2008 - 01:00
Plan for Dublin mental hospital criticisedA report published today claims that relocating the Central Mental Hospital to a prison site in north Co Dublin will be more …Tue May 27 2008 - 01:00
Councils criticised on register applicationsROCK THE VOTE: THE CAMPAIGN group Rock the Vote has criticised the decision by many local authorities not to open on the last…Fri May 23 2008 - 01:00
Cowen concern at fundraising - KennyFine Gael leader Enda Kenny said the decision by the Taoiseach to abandon Fianna Fáil’s Galway Races tent was an indication of…Fri May 23 2008 - 01:00
Complacency a threat to Lisbon - KennyFine Gael leader Enda Kenny today expressed confidence that the Lisbon treaty would be passed but warned against complacency.Fri May 23 2008 - 01:00
Lie-down protest targets cluster bombsMore than 100 campaigners against cluster bombs staged a lie-down protest in the middle of O'Connell Street in Dublin this morning…Thu May 22 2008 - 01:00
Reform HSE 'Frankenstein' - LabourLabour Party leader Eamon Gilmore today called for clear lines of authority, responsibility and reporting within what he described…Thu May 22 2008 - 01:00
Hotels group says perception of Ireland at stake if treaty not passedHOTELS FEDERATION: THE IRISH Hotels Federation said yesterday the perception of Ireland was at stake as it called for a Yes …Thu May 22 2008 - 01:00
'Disgraceful' closures hit new votersThe campaign group Rock the Vote has criticised the decision by many local authorities not to open on the last day for applications…Thu May 22 2008 - 01:00
Last of Lisbon handbooks posted outThe last batch of handbooks on the Lisbon Treaty are today being posted out as part of the Referendum Commission’s public information…Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
Hoteliers urge 'decisive' Yes to LisbonThe Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) today warned that the perception of Ireland was at stake as it called for a Yes vote in the…Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
SF disappointed at Ictu Yes to LisbonSinn Féin today criticised the decision by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) to support a Yes vote in the Lisbon Treaty…Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
Mandelson 'making solo run' on talksFine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness today said that latest World Trade Organisation (WTO) proposals showed EU Trade Commissioner…Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
