Ex-director calls payments to politicians morally wrongA former director of Joseph Murphy Structural Engineering said yesterday he would regard a payment to a politician "for planning…Wed Nov 03 1999 - 00:00
Former Labour adviser says bank wrote off debt of £28,000Woodchester Bank effectively wrote off a debt of £28,000 to the Labour Party in 1994, a former adviser to the party has said…Tue Nov 02 1999 - 00:00
Boycott health and safety body event, urges IMPACTThe IMPACT union has asked its members to boycott a reception being held tonight, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Health …Mon Nov 01 1999 - 00:00
Dublin murder inquiry initiatedA murder investigation was under way last night following the death of a woman in Dublin's south inner city early yesterday.Mon Nov 01 1999 - 00:00
Point Theatre gets ready for MTV awardsThe MTV Europe Music Awards, to be screened live from the Point Theatre, Dublin, on November 11th, will reach an audience estimated…Mon Nov 01 1999 - 00:00
Missing earl who died and was resurrectedHe still qualifies for a place in the profile slot - justSat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Clothing industry fights gloomClothing industry groups have come together to form the Irish Clothing and Textile Alliance in a move to revitalise the flagging…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Two children die in fire, baby brother rescuedAthy Urban District Council is to inspect all its rented accommodation in one estate in the town following the deaths of two …Thu Oct 28 1999 - 01:00
Town silent about attack on TravellersGardai in Co Donegal say they have received no assistance from the public in their investigation into an attack on a Traveller…Thu Oct 28 1999 - 01:00
FG education spokesman refines position on exam league tables"Crude" league tables of Leaving Certificate examination results should not be made public, the Fine Gael spokesman on education…Wed Oct 27 1999 - 01:00
Fire crews bring soup to fuel the picketers"We'll be here every day - as long as they need us," says sub-officer Tom Kelly of Dublin Fire BrigadeTue Oct 26 1999 - 01:00
Hospitals busy but manage over weekendThe busiest accident and emergency department in the State has "coped as well as usual" over the bank-holiday weekend.Mon Oct 25 1999 - 01:00
Town anger over Army barracks developmentThe controversy of the closure of Army barracks has erupted again with a claim that the Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, failed…Thu Oct 21 1999 - 01:00
Asylum-seekers may be sent back to first EU country enteredThe Minister for Justice has made regulations to allow asylum-seekers who entered the State through other EU countries to be …Tue Oct 19 1999 - 01:00
Aborigines find common groundHigher mortality rates, higher rates of youth suicide, constant daily discrimination and lower levels of education than white…Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00
Nurse shortage highlighted in hospital reportStaffing problems, ward closures, increasing demands from the public and the impact of the "Celtic Tiger" on the psychological…Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00
£5,000 bottle of Rothschild has not been sold in a yearThe menu does not change dramatically from early autumn to early autumn at Le Coq Hardi, according to head waiter Nicolas Alas…Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00
Drug-centre creche aid welcomedA total of £30,000 is to be provided to train creche staff working in drug-treatment centres, the Minister for Justice, Equality…Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00
Teens warned on sex outside marriageIf there's one subject guaranteed to get the attention of teenagers - and terrify their parents - it's teenage sex.Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
Green Party women criticise FF `breach of faith'Women should be concerned about the implications of Ireland joining Partnership for Peace, according to the Green Party MEP for…Tue Oct 12 1999 - 01:00
Swift's morality seen as relevant todayThe wisdom of Jonathan Swift would have been appropriate today, according to the recently retired Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral…Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00
`Hot Press' honour for Nina SimoneVeteran Blues chanteuse Nina Simone was presented with a special award for her lifetime's contribution to music by Sinead O'Connor…Fri Oct 08 1999 - 01:00
Farming and building dominate deaths in workplace, report findsThe agriculture and construction industries had the highest number of deaths last year, accounting for 48 of 70 accidents at …Thu Oct 07 1999 - 01:00
Coroner told how woman died after childbirthA verdict of death by misadventure has been returned following the death of a woman at the Rotunda Hospital in DublinWed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00
Study shows young people not to be as brash or tough as popular imageDespite an image of brash self-confidence, many Irish teenagers are crying out for support in some of the most fundamental areas…Tue Oct 05 1999 - 01:00
Medical litigation has reached crisis proportions, says doctorThe rate of medical litigation has reached crisis proportions here, according to the Master of the National Maternity Hospital…Sat Oct 02 1999 - 01:00
Tripping the light fantastic for a chance to star with the black stuffYou think Pavlova had a trick or two? She never danced with a mop or did break dancing in her good jumper.Sat Oct 02 1999 - 01:00
Group seeks extension of abortion ActA pro-choice group in the North has taken the first steps in a legal battle which it says will force the British government to…Tue Sept 28 1999 - 01:00
Two gardai die in patrol car crash on way to aid colleaguesEight people, including two gardai, were killed in a number of accidents throughout the State over the weekend.Mon Sept 27 1999 - 01:00
Archbishop backs naming of Ansbacher accountholdersPublishing the names of business people who are named as having held Ansbacher accounts may be the only way in which public life…Sat Sept 25 1999 - 01:00
Doctors wary of professor's breakthroughWhile the Infertility Support Groups welcomed news of Prof Gosden's breakthrough on the transplantation of ovarian tissue, Irish…Fri Sept 24 1999 - 01:00
Christ Church seeks extra hands to ring in millenniumBellringers are being sought to help in a record-breaking ringing in of the new millennium at Dublin's Christ Church.Fri Sept 24 1999 - 01:00
Paddy the pigeon's gallantry medal may take flightA campaign is taking flight to keep the only medal for bravery awarded to an Irish animal in IrelandThu Sept 23 1999 - 01:00
Funding sought for Alzheimer victimsHe would forget that he had his dinner only an hour after he had eatenWed Sept 22 1999 - 01:00
Harney and McCreevy supported by AhernIn the face of mounting opposition criticism the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, is maintaining his stance that the Tanaiste, Ms Harney, …Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
Father and daughter killed by hit and run stolen carThe two people killed in a crash involving a stolen car in Dublin yesterday morning were Mr Richie Greene (49), vice-chairman…Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
Building workers to protest over safetyWork is expected to halt at construction sites in Dublin next Tuesday as building workers take part in a protest march to highlight…Thu Sept 09 1999 - 01:00
Actor John Molloy dies in US, aged 70Tributes have been paid to the actor John Molloy, who has died in hospital in the United StatesSat Sept 04 1999 - 01:00
Board recommends dismissal of gardaA Garda Complaints Board tribunal has recommended that a sergeant in Waterford be dismissed from the forceSat Sept 04 1999 - 01:00
Protected Howth peninsula area is `minimum needed', claims architectThe area of Howth peninsula recommended for protection under a Special Amenity Area Order is the minimum necessary to sustain…Fri Sept 03 1999 - 01:00
Howth preservation order defendedNone of 14 objections to a proposed Special Amenity Area Order for Howth peninsula, under which more than half its total land…Thu Sept 02 1999 - 01:00
Chrissie celebrates her century with tea and cake"Oooh, the press. I better watch what I say," exclaimed 100 years young Chrissie Clarke yesterday as photographers snapped, reporters…Wed Sept 01 1999 - 01:00
No promise to `obey' as 80-year-olds are wedThe bride was 20 minutes late, but the groom had waited more than 80 years for her, so who was counting?Fri Aug 27 1999 - 01:00
First victim of variant CJD in the State diesThe first person in the State to be diagnosed with variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a human form of BSE in cattle, has died…Thu Aug 26 1999 - 01:00
Stage set for extensive refurbishment of GaietyThe Grand Old Lady of Dublin theatre, the Gaiety, is to be extensively refurbished with the help of a £500,000 grant from the…Thu Aug 26 1999 - 01:00
New student grant plan criticisedNew grants to help disadvantaged students will benefit only a "minuscule" number of students, a specialist in education equality…Tue Aug 24 1999 - 01:00
Honda to recall cars over bolt in gearshaftThe distributor of Honda cars in Ireland will be advising owners of one of its popular sedan models to return the cars to their…Thu Aug 19 1999 - 01:00
Miss Ireland hopefuls flaunt `beauty with a purpose'"We like to say it's about beauty with a purpose. The winner will be doing a lot of charity workWed Aug 18 1999 - 01:00
ISPCC aims to regain confidence of public in its operationsThe immediate priority for the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is to convince the public and the statutory…Tue Aug 17 1999 - 01:00
Man held over Irishman's murder in Panama CityAn Irishman is being held by police in Panama in connection with the murder of another Irishman two weeks ago.Tue Aug 10 1999 - 01:00
