Priests who abuse need to do 'meaningful work'Priests found guilty of sexual abuse must be given "meaningful work" if they are to be fully rehabilitated into society, a psychotherapy…Sat May 21 2005 - 01:00
Call for ancient Dublin site to be savedDublin City Council is being urged to acquire the site of a medieval castle and graveyard in Ballyfermot that is in danger of…Wed May 18 2005 - 01:00
Tubridy moves to Kenny slotPat Kenny faces an uncertain future on RTÉ Radio 1 with confirmation from the State broadcaster that Ryan Tubridy is to take …Tue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Sudan activist thanks Irish for supportA Sudanese human rights activist who was prevented from travelling to Dublin last week to accept an award from President Mary…Tue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Travellers face eviction threatHundreds of Irish Travellers are bracing themselves for a possible eviction today from an English caravan park.Mon May 16 2005 - 01:00
Centenary year clouded by cutbacks and disputesBackground: In what should have been a crowning glory for the National Theatre, its 2004 centenary year descended into an annus…Sat May 14 2005 - 01:00
President joins calls for release of activistPresident Mary McAleese has joined calls for the release of a Sudanese human rights activist who was arrested in Khartoum prior…Sat May 14 2005 - 01:00
1,000 Travellers 'face eviction'Up to 1,000 Irish Travellers are facing eviction from a caravan park in England today in one of the biggest security operations…Sat May 14 2005 - 01:00
An Irishman's DiaryAny observer of politics will testify to experiencing the same feeling from time to time - sickly disbelief, normally accompanied…Sat May 14 2005 - 01:00
NRA faults led to €9bn overrun - reportDeficiencies in expertise and accounting in the National Roads Authority contributed to a €9 billion overrun in the cost of road…Fri May 13 2005 - 01:00
Heritage damage concerns directorThe director of the National Museum has expressed satisfaction at the manner in which he has been consulted over the M3 Hill …Fri May 13 2005 - 01:00
Driving test wait to drop to 10 weeks, says CullenWaiting times for the driving test will be cut from an average of 10 months to less than 10 weeks by the end of 2006, the Minister…Wed May 11 2005 - 01:00
More than 200 rural pubs have closed since smoke banMore than 200 pubs have closed in rural Ireland due to the introduction of the workplace smoking ban, the Vintners' Federation…Wed May 11 2005 - 01:00
Waterford asked to open up accountsUnion officials representing workers at Waterford Crystal are asking management to open up the company's accounts to scrutiny…Wed May 11 2005 - 01:00
Men's group calls for Constitution change on fathers' rightsConstitutional provisions on the family need to be rebalanced to ensure fathers have equal rights during marriage and its dissolution…Sat Apr 23 2005 - 01:00
Plea to examine all legal options on marriageThe Presbyterian Church in Ireland believes changes to the Constitution should be aimed at strengthening the legal status of …Sat Apr 23 2005 - 01:00
Constitution move on same-sex marriages rejectedProposals to amend the Constitution to formally recognise same-sex unions should be rejected in order to protect "the value of…Fri Apr 22 2005 - 01:00
Bishops offer to consider laws for couplesIreland's Catholic bishops have said they are willing to consider legislative proposals allowing for State recognition for cohabiting…Fri Apr 22 2005 - 01:00
Group opposed to gay marriage stages walkoutA group opposed to gay marriage was accused of engaging in a publicity stunt yesterday by walking out of the Joint Oireachtas…Fri Apr 22 2005 - 01:00
Baby choked as pram collapsed, inquest toldA five-month-old baby choked to death after the pram in which he had been sleeping partially collapsed, the Dublin Coroner's …Thu Apr 21 2005 - 01:00
Extradition papers for US suicide activistGardaí have confirmed the FBI is in possession of papers for the extradition of an American "right-to-die" activist for his alleged…Thu Apr 21 2005 - 01:00
Plan to convert Bewley's to superpub deniedThe Campbell Bewley Group has rejected claims that it plans to convert its Westmoreland Street premises into a "superpub".Mon Apr 11 2005 - 01:00
Condition of Papal Cross criticised in advance of servicePhoenix Park: Bruised from widespread criticism over its decision not to have a national day of mourning, the Government was…Fri Apr 08 2005 - 01:00
'Sunset service' to show footage of visit to IrelandPhoenix Park: Footage from the 1979 visit of Pope John Paul II to Ireland will be broadcast to spectators attending tomorrow…Thu Apr 07 2005 - 01:00
'Rip-off' warning over Rome pricesPackage tours: Mourners travelling to tomorrow's funeral of Pope John Paul II in Rome have been warned against "rip-off merchants…Wed Apr 06 2005 - 01:00
Limerick motorist dies from accident injuriesA 19-year-old Co Limerick man has died in hospital from injuries received in a single-vehicle collision in Ballingarry last Sunday…Sat Apr 02 2005 - 01:00
Ireland ranks lowest in EU for homicidesFew countries in the European Union are as dependent as Ireland on the articulated lorry to move goods aroundFri Apr 01 2005 - 01:00
Orbis aircraft is a site for sore eyesIf there is a better job in the world Tanya Cigognini can't think of itFri Apr 01 2005 - 01:00
Seven coaches destroyed in Dublin arson attackSeven coaches owned by a private bus operator were destroyed in an arson attack in west Dublin early yesterday.Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
GAA denies wanting to shut club at Croke ParkThe GAA has denied claims that it is trying to shut down a 30-year-old community centre and handball club based in Dublin's Croke…Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
Dispute over Brady election costsA row has broken out in Fianna Fáil over how to meet an estimated €50,000 in debts for the failed European election bid of former…Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
Traders in Bray condemn plan to close Dart on summer weekendsTraders on Dublin's southeast coast have condemned a planned curtailment of Dart services this summer, claiming the move will…Tue Mar 29 2005 - 01:00
Prices not smoke ban keep pub patrons at home"Rip-off" prices in bars and restaurants are damaging the hospitality industry much more than the workplace smoking ban, according…Tue Mar 29 2005 - 01:00
No tears shed as Shelbourne Hotel closesNever has a workforce looked so happy getting the sackSat Mar 26 2005 - 00:00
Law to control rogue architects delayed a yearLegislation aimed at clamping down on rogue architects will not be introduced until 2006, the Department of the Environment has…Sat Mar 26 2005 - 00:00
Harney to brief group on organ retention reportMinister for Health Mary Harney has agreed to brief the campaign group Parents for Justice on the contents of the report of the…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
Call for stricter childcare rulesChildcare lobby groups have called for stricter regulations in the sector following yesterday's fining of a Dublin creche owner…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
Group opposes bar licences for Croke ParkThe introduction of 11 new bars to Croke Park would increase the risk of drink-driving, as well as "alcohol-induced violence", …Tue Mar 22 2005 - 00:00
Call for third-party talks in Shelbourne rowUnionised staff at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin are seeking third-party intervention in talks with management over a planned…Thu Mar 17 2005 - 00:00
Sargent warns Labour and FG about policiesGreen Party leader Trevor Sargent has warned Fine Gael and Labour that his party would "walk away" from any potential coalition…Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00
US should leave Iraq, says soldierA US servicewoman who recently returned from in Iraq joined protesters in Dublin yesterday to try to help mobilise a fresh anti…Sat Mar 12 2005 - 00:00
Dave Allen dies in London, aged 68Irish-born humorist Dave Allen, whose satirical, storytelling style of comedy spawned countless imitators, has died aged 68 at…Sat Mar 12 2005 - 00:00
Fans hope their team put a stop to Ireland's gallopBernard Laporte wasn't the only Frenchman playing mind-games with the Irish yesterday.Sat Mar 12 2005 - 00:00
Rugby fans can save on drink costs by shopping aroundRugby fans looking for refreshment tomorrow within the vicinity of Lansdowne Road can save up to 95 cent on a glass of bottled…Fri Mar 11 2005 - 00:00
Future Lotto may be played on internet, mobile phone and TVPeople may soon be able to play the Lotto on the internet, by mobile phone and through interactive television, the National Lottery…Fri Mar 11 2005 - 00:00
NRA to improve safety on six most dangerous roadsThe National Roads Authority (NRA) is undertaking remedial works on a series of roads identified as the most dangerous in Ireland…Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
Offer to shoot McCartney killers horrific, says AhernThe Taoiseach has described as "horrific" the IRA's invitation to shoot the killers of murder victim Robert McCartney.Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
Gardai examine material from coffinMaterial taken from the coffin of murdered Dubliner Rachel O'Reilly was being examined by Garda forensic experts yesterday.Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
Report names high risk roadsAn AA report to be published today identifies six national roads in the midlands, east and Border areas as the most dangerous…Wed Mar 09 2005 - 00:00
Rare show of unity as Rabbitte and Kenny walk down the aisle togetherByelections: There were hugs and kisses all round in Maynooth yesterday as Fine Gael and Labour cemented their pre-election …Mon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
