EU authorises first GMO seeds for saleIn a move which has angered Greens across the continent the European Union has approved the first genetically modified (GMO) …Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Call for 'investment passports' to be revokedThe Labour party today called on the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, to include powers enabling him to revoke Irish passports…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Government pledges €6m for aid to MozambiqueThe Irish Government today pledged €6 million to start an agreement between the Development Cooperation Ireland (DCI) and the…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Cities and towns prepare for car free dayTwenty cities and towns across the country have confirmed they will take part in this year's European Car Free Day on Wednesday…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Aer Lingus Siptu staff vote for industrial actionSiptu workers at Aer Lingus have backed protective industrial action if necessary over the airline's radical restructuring plan…Tue Aug 17 2004 - 01:00
Ireland's Heiton agrees €336m Grafton bidThe Grafton group confirmed last night it has reached an agreement to buy the Heiton Group in a cash and shares deal that values…Fri Aug 13 2004 - 01:00
Irish annual inflation rises to 2.7% in JulyAnnual inflation rose to 2.7 per cent for the month of July from 2Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
Airtricity opens wind farm in ScotlandAirtricity will today unveil a €31 million wind farm development in Scotland close to Glasgow.Tue Aug 10 2004 - 01:00
Age Action seeks financial-product guidelinesAge Action Ireland (AAI) has called on the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) to use its influence to introduce…Mon Jun 28 2004 - 01:00
New strategy aims to reduce road deathsThe Government's new road safety strategy, expected to be published soon, will attempt to reduce road deaths by 25 per cent.Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Politicians and trade unions against Bush visitPoliticians and trade unions have gathered together to protest against the visit of US President George W Bush's to Ireland this…Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Public transport use at 25-year high - CIÉMore people are using public transport than at anytime over the last 25 years, according to CIÉ's annual report published today…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Culture change needed in Irish banking - IBOAA culture change is needed within Irish banking, according to the Irish Bank Officials' Association (IBOA).Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Jobless total falls to 4.4% as economy picks upThe number of people out of work fell from 4.6 per cent to 4Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
One third of workers without pension coverOver one third of Irish workers (36 per cent) said they are not provided with a pension or PRSA by their employer according to…Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Increased investment in Ireland expectedInternational companies are beginning to increase their levels of investment in the State this year after three years of caution…Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Revenue amasses €500m from 'voluntary disclosures'The Revenue Commissioners revealed this morning they collected just under €500 million from the current voluntary disclosure …Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Anti-war groups to stage simultaneous protests for BushIrish anti-war groups are to hold simultaneous protests in six cities to mark the visit of US President George Bush next month…Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Death toll on State's roads up 16 on 2003There have been sixteen more deaths on Irish roads so far this year than over the same period last year, the National Safety…Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Call for treatment of Iraq prison victims in IrelandThe founder of the Irish Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Survivors has called on the Government to help treat the Iraqi prison…Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Dublin could be envy of Europe, say GreensMembers of the Green Party sign their pledge for DublinFri May 28 2004 - 01:00
US citizens in Dublin to protest at Bush visitA group of US citizens living in Ireland is staging a protest at the American Embassy in Dublin tonight to call for the cancellation…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
McDowell promises gardaí 'when budget allows'The Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, said today the Government would fulfill a pre-election promise of an extra 2,000 gardaí…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Drug users need to know sharing risks - reportDrug users need to be better-informed as to the risks of contracting HIV and other viruses when sharing any equipment, not just…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Hauliers stage fuel prices protest outside DáilOne of the trucks involved in the IRHA demonstration outside the Dáil today.Wed May 26 2004 - 01:00
Long weekend marked by horses and bunniesIt's the Easter Bank Holiday weekend which for race goers can only mean one thing - the Grand National at Fairyhouse.Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Oireachtas group proposes fining land-hoardersAn all-Party Oireachtas Committee published a report today proposing a package of measures to reform the property market by capping…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Tidy Towns 'transformation' for 2004 beginsTowns around the State have begun preparing for this year's Tidy Towns competition, was launched in Dublin today by Minister …Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Uninsured drivers may have vehicles confiscatedUninsured drivers could face having their vehicles confiscated, the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, said today.Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Committee calls for North inquiry into 1974 bombingsThe Oireachtas sub-committee on the Barron Report has recommended a public inquiry be set up in Northern Ireland into the Dublin…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Tragedy seen as Spain's September 11thMEDIA REACTION: There were constant references to the September 11th terrorist attacks in the US yesterday as the Spanish press…Fri Mar 12 2004 - 00:00
EU to introduce tighter food safety controlsThe EU is to introduce tighter food safety regulations including, for the first time, changes in legislation to provide for criminal…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Ahern, Blair seek movement on agreement reviewThe Taoiseach Mr Ahern and the British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair have repeated their calls for a complete end to paramilitarism…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Twice as many golf courses as public play areasThere are more than twice as many golf courses in the country as there are public playgrounds, according to a survey carried …Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
Brennan announces Dublin Airport Authority boardThe Minster for Transport Mr Seamus Brennan today announced the membership of the board designate for the Dublin Airport Authority…Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
Broadband use triples since OctoberThere are now 42,000 broadband customers in Ireland, an increase of 300 per cent since October, according to Department of Communication…Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
Cullen hits back at opposition over e-votingThe Minster for the Environment Martin Cullen hit back at the Opposition's comments over the Electronic Voting and Counting Commission…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Four out of five Childline calls go unansweredFour out of five calls made to Childline go unanswered due to a lack of resources, according to a review of the service published…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Report highlights gender earnings divideWomen in the workplace have nine years less labour experience than men by the age of 47, due to the arrival of children, a report…Fri Feb 13 2004 - 00:00
Ahern says meeting with Aznar 'very positive'The Taoiseach has held a "very positive" meeting with Spanish Prime Minister, Mr José María Aznar, in Madrid today on a proposed…Mon Jan 26 2004 - 00:00
Cullen pledges €476.8m for non-national roadsRecord funding of €476.8 million is to be provided for the non-national road networkMon Jan 26 2004 - 00:00
Ten in Wexford court over death of SwedeTen people have appeared in New Ross District Court to face charges in connection with the death of Lars Eric Magnus Forsmark…Tue Jan 13 2004 - 00:00
Comreg approves Eircom 8% line rental hikeThe Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has approved Eircom's request for an increase in the cost of telephone …Tue Jan 13 2004 - 00:00
Knock passenger turnover increases 25%The number of passengers using Knock Airport increased by 25 per cent to 250,000 in 2003.Tue Jan 13 2004 - 00:00
Fingers crossed for a light weekend of trafficIt may be because people are at home nursing their heads and wallets after the Christmas holidays, but no major delays on travel…Fri Jan 09 2004 - 00:00
ERHA plans overseas recruitment of nursesThe Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) said it plans an overseas recruitment campaign this month to alleviate staff shortages…Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
Transport strike averted as unions to meet BrennanStrike action by transport unions has been averted for now after unions decided to accept an invitation to meet the Minister …Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
High Court to give Carrickmines ruling tomorrowA group fighting the building of a roundabout on the M50 at Carrickmines Castle will learn tomorrow if they are to be granted…Mon Jan 05 2004 - 00:00
