New guidelines on noise pollutionThe Health and Safety Authority is to publish guidelines and launch apro-active inspection programme to protect the call-centreworkers…Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Functional foods feed growing appetite for faster fodderEATING: Food scientists are having a growing impact on what we eat, with added ingredients designed to enhance nutritional value…Fri May 10 2002 - 01:00
Regions vying for benefits of decentralisationBUSINESS 2000: When the Government announced in the December 1999 budget that 10,000 civil service jobs were to be relocated…Fri Mar 22 2002 - 00:00
A will may prevent disputes between your nearest and dearestWILLS: Making a will is something many people put on the long finger, but it can prevent a host of problems about who gets what…Fri Mar 22 2002 - 00:00
Codes of conduct not preventing worker abuseSWEATSHOPS: What does the idea of social responsibility mean to business? To the Gap, one of the world's leading clothing manufacturers…Fri Mar 15 2002 - 00:00
New music talent take a chance on themselvesBUSINESS 2000: A generation of emerging musical talent are left with CDs of demos, or even completed material, burning holes…Fri Mar 08 2002 - 00:00
Learning a language can oil the wheels of industryCOMMUNICATION: Money talks, and its first language is definitely EnglishFri Mar 01 2002 - 00:00
On the right road with public-private partnershipsA healthy economy needs a strong, modern infrastructure to support itFri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
There's more to accessibility than meets the eyeFor most companies, thinking about accessibility for people with disabilities means ensuring entrances are wide enough for wheelchair…Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
Online recruitment firms may feel pinch in slowdownWhile online job placement can be big business, is it a replacement for the one-to-one personal approach?Fri Jan 18 2002 - 00:00
An Post faces tough challenges as further liberalisation takes placePOSTAL SERVICES : Despite the development of e-mail, post remains a vital channel for businessFri Jan 11 2002 - 00:00
Shoppers advised to get familiar with prices and coinsIn the months leading up to E-Day, millions of information items have encouraged consumers to think euroFri Dec 28 2001 - 00:00
It takes more than tinsel and lights to create the perfect Christmas treeDecorating the Christmas tree is the fun partFri Dec 07 2001 - 00:00
Animation not just a Mickey Mouse industry"I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse," said Walt Disney, referring to his …Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
Incubation unit marks new era in start-upsIncubation units nurture commercial activities, often from before their birth as start-up companiesFri Nov 23 2001 - 00:00
Human body proves a rich vein for gene firmsThe human body is a serious businessFri Nov 16 2001 - 00:00
Data protection essential for e-government plan"If you do not wish to receive further information, please tick the box," says the small printFri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
Stress needs to be dealt with, not brushed under carpetIrish people suffer from less stress in the workplace than workers in any other EU country, according to a survey by the European…Fri Oct 19 2001 - 01:00
Ad campaigns can bridge the generation gap"I don't think anyone acts their age any more," says Mr Kenneth Daly, marketing manager for Marks & Spencer IrelandFri Oct 12 2001 - 01:00
Reduction is key to managing waste crisisBig business has a reputation for using, abusing and polluting the environment - creating waste rather than managing itFri Oct 05 2001 - 01:00
Zealous Avon Lady gets a makeoverThe Avon Lady, nails manicured and face caked with the company's latest colour range, is on the doorstep with a new brochure …Thu Jul 26 2001 - 01:00
The Summer of a Dormouse, by John Mortimer (Penguin, £6.99 in UK)This is the third in a series of autobiographies by John Mortimer, the playwright, novelist and former barrister best known for…Sat Jul 14 2001 - 01:00
Rise in intercity train fares criticisedFine Gael and the Labour Party have criticised the decision by Iarnrod Eireann to increase train fares on its intercity routes…Wed Jun 20 2001 - 01:00
Singer opens women's housing unitIrish singer Samantha Mumba opened an accommodation project for young women in Dublin yesterday.Tue Jun 19 2001 - 01:00
Adult literacy package has Lotto themeA new adult literacy package based on the Lotto will help prisoners and former offenders with low levels of literacy to improve…Fri Jun 15 2001 - 01:00
Marchers demand ban on fluoride in waterA group concerned with the effects of fluoride in water has demanded the Government stop fluoridation immediately.Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Maguire stands by castration commentsThe Fianna Fáil candidate in the South Tipperary by-election today stood by his comments that chemical castration must be considered…Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
O'Donnell announces aid for East TimorThe Government today announced an extra aid package of £971,575 for East Timor.Wed Jun 13 2001 - 01:00
Immigrants 'at risk from rogue employers' - claimAn immigrant rights group has claimed migrant workers are facing increasingexploitation by "rogue" employers.Tue Jun 12 2001 - 01:00
£3.5m Meath housing schemes approvedThe Minister for the Environment and Local Government, MrDempsey, has approved the construction of four local authority housing…Tue Jun 12 2001 - 01:00
O'Rourke says energy capacity to rise 20%The Minister for Public Enterprise Ms O'Rourke has said Ireland's electricity generating capacity will grow by 20 per cent next…Mon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
Irish children lag behind on healthy lifestylesIrish schoolchildren are among the worst when it comes to healthy lifestyles, a World Health Organisation survey says.Mon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
Gurus, experts, sages open up an economy of wordsSuccessful Business Plans in a week, Understanding Total Quality Management in a week..Mon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
200 exam pupils evacuated in Dublin fireA fire broke out in a secondary school in Co Dublin this afternoon causing the evacuation of 200 pupils sitting their Leaving…Mon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
Tesco workers vote in favour of strikeTesco workers at 75 branches nationwide have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action to support their claim for improved…Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
Abolition of death penalty ratified in voteThe death penalty has been abolished, following a resounding vote in favour of its removal from the Constitution.Fri Jun 08 2001 - 01:00
Ireland to have second car-free dayIreland will participate in European Car Free Day for the second year in a row, it was announced today.Wed Jun 06 2001 - 01:00
Concern makes £1m Afghanistan appealConcern has made a £1 million emergency appeal to help the people of AfghanistanTue Jun 05 2001 - 01:00
