Potter's midnight pomp at Edinburgh CastleThe Irish "cub reporter" who got to go to the weekend's massive Harry Potter party in Edinburgh described the event as "just …Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Immigration laws 'need bold reform'The Government's proposed legislation on immigration is causeing serious concern for all those trying to make a new life in this…Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
Strong sales of sixth book reportedBooksellers who hosted Harry Potter parties on Friday night said they had "very successful" events, with "strong" sales of the…Mon Jul 18 2005 - 01:00
A grand day for active playA Dublin city-centre park will be a massive playground tomorrow as up to 400 children are expected for the State's first "active…Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
New Harry Potter: Bookshops open for a late-night spellWizards, Bertie Botts and ghoul juice will be served at bookshops across the country tonight, as they open to celebrate publication…Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
Irish Muslims fear being demonisedIslamic community: Irish Muslims are "deeply concerned" about the impact current events in Britain may have on their community…Thu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
Government may act to protect the rights of domestic workersThe Government may establish a Joint Labour Committee (JLC) to protect domestic workers, Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killen…Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Sunday is active play day for Dublin's childrenChildren from all over Dublin are invited to take part in active play next Sunday in a city-centre parkTue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Moves to aid family of stabbed manWhile the Department of Justice has agreed to pay the costs of repatriating the body of a Chinese man who died violently in Dublin…Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Bottling firm to fund African water projectsA water bottling company is to contribute a proportion of profits from every bottle sold in the Republic towards clean water …Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Assessment plan for autistic boyThe parents of a severely autistic boy, who last month failed in their High Court attempt to force the State to fund appropriate…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Hoteliers see 'fantastic opportunity'London's hosting the Olympics in 2012 will be "the next best thing to hosting them ourselves", according to the Irish Hotels …Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
U2's ex-stylist ordered to return items to bandFormer stylist to U2 Lola Cashman has been ordered to return a pair of trousers, a sweatshirt, a Stetson hat and a pair of earrings…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Pedestrian crossing sound signals causing confusionA full review of all pedestrian crossing signals in Dublin city is under way due to concerns about confusion and dangers caused…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Taxi men urged to vote to leave SiptuThe 2,000 members of the taxi branch of Siptu will be asked in the coming month to vote in favour of leaving the union.Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
Reforms to help those on the live registerA system to identify those at greatest risk of long-term unemployment will be "urgently examined" by Minister for Social and …Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Northern minister studying smoking banA full Northern Ireland smoking ban could be in place in 2007 if the health minister there has his way.Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
€8.3m for groups that help counsel familiesSome 540 voluntary groups, working with families in distress, are to benefit from funding increases totalling €8Mon Jul 04 2005 - 01:00
Prison officers given overtime deal ultimatumThe prospect of industrial action by the State's prison officers moved closer last night after what they described as a "very…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Government's definition of 'green card' criticisedThe Government is misappropriating the term "green card" in its new Employment Permit Bill, the architect of the modern US green…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Good humoured fans come from far and wideUnder grey skies fans from across the world began streaming through Croke Park's turnstiles shortly after 3pm yesterday for the…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Croker rocks as Bono and co give vintage performance"Hello!, Hello!," screamed Bono , lead singer with the greatest band of the century as they blazed on stage to rapturous adoration…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Deer births in park are recordedA team of mammal researchers from UCD will be recording the birth up to 150 doe-eyed deer during the next month.Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Home to chips and champagne after emotion of Everest successGrania Willis's priorities when she arrived home from Mount Everest on Sunday night were to get a good meal, of champagne and…Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Sleep-starved parents ask 'when will it end?'Parental survey: Nearly half of all Irish parents of babies aged 13 months or less are getting an average of less than four …Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Disappointed reaction to Portmarnock rulingEquality, sporting and women's groups have reacted with disappointment to the High Court ruling that the Portmarnock Golf Club…Sat Jun 11 2005 - 01:00
Report details obstacles facing those getting out of prostitutionWomen trying to get out of prostitution face multiple barriers, including problems accessing other work, drug and alcohol addiction…Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
Ireland censured over child slappingA Council of Europe ruling will today say Ireland is in breach of its human rights obligations by continuing to allow children…Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
FF TDs say McDowell's Asbos plan is 'legislation on the hoof'Several Fianna Fáil backbenchers have expressed opposition to the introduction of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders, with some claiming…Tue Jun 07 2005 - 01:00
Bewley's contents are to go under the hammerThe contents of the now-closed Bewley's Oriental Café on Dublin's Westmoreland Street are to be auctioned later this month.Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
State to pay for dental work in EUThe Government will pay for people to have necessary dental or optical treatment done in any other EU state.Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
CORI criticises State as €7.2m aid plan announcedAn aid package of more than €7 million has been announced for Sudan, Sierra Leone and Liberia, by the Minister of State for Development…Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
McDowell says he will not resign over Garda scandalsThe Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has stated his determination not to resign in the wake of the second report from the…Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
Strong demand prompts reprint of resource pack on drug abuseA resource pack for families dealing with drug abuse has been published in Dublin.Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
Prison drug treatment expansion urgedThe expansion of drug treatment in prisons, greater availability of needle exchanges and increased resources for community policing…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Travellers to tackle racism in healthcareDangerously low immunisation rates among Traveller children, a cot-death rate 12 times the national average and the effect discrimination…Tue May 31 2005 - 01:00
Credit unions lent €30m in 2004 for medical expensesCredit unions lent €30 million last year to people to pay for essential medical treatment.Mon May 30 2005 - 01:00
Harney orders rape services funding reviewAn urgent review of funding for services to victims of sexual violence has been ordered by the Minister for Health, Mary Harney…Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
Decentralisation will 'scupper' aid planDecentralisation will "scupper" any new Government commitment to increase foreign aid to its UN target of 0Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
Clinton to launch new suicide prevention programme in DublinFormer US president Bill Clinton will launch a new suicide prevention programme in Dublin today.Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
Elderly woman seriously injured when hit by Garda patrol carA woman in her 70s was seriously injured when hit by a Garda patrol car in Dublin yesterday.Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
Council warns on worsening social inequalityMany of Ireland's social problems are worsening despite our economic success, according to a new report from the National Economic…Fri May 20 2005 - 01:00
Ahern says dynamic changes to cure social ills neededThe Taoiseach "wholeheartedly" accepted that the "same determination would have to be brought" to addressing Ireland's social…Fri May 20 2005 - 01:00
McDowell removes Garda role in community CCTVsOireachtas Joint Committee on Justice: Community groups are to be able to apply directly for funding to set up their own CCTV…Thu May 19 2005 - 01:00
€50,200 spent to deport one person last yearThe Department of Justice spent more than €50,000 deporting a single failed asylum seeker last year, it has emerged.Thu May 19 2005 - 01:00
Women's council leads call for welfare reformsOver 11,000 letters calling for social welfare reform and an end to its "anti-woman bias" were delivered to the Department of…Wed May 18 2005 - 01:00
Primary schools get guidelines on cultural diversityPutting up multilingual signs, ensuring teachers and pupils can pronounce each other's names and developing strategies to deal…Wed May 18 2005 - 01:00
Ireland rated 16th in bridging of gender gapIreland has been ranked 16th out of 58 countries in terms of success in bridging the gender gap.Tue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Jewel in the crown of pubs goes up for auction todayThis afternoon one of Dublin's best-loved pubs goes under the hammerWed May 11 2005 - 01:00
HSE puts elderly homeless man in psychiatric wingAn elderly man with psychiatric problems who has been homeless for over 20 years has been placed in a psychiatric bed despite…Wed May 11 2005 - 01:00
