Drennan not planning to resignBishop Martin Drennan of Galway has said his conscience is clear and he has no intention of resigning from his post at present…Fri Dec 18 2009 - 00:00
Principals call for resignationsThe Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) has called for those named in the Murphy report be held accountable for their actions…Fri Dec 18 2009 - 00:00
EU ministers in fisheries dealEuropean Union ministers have reached a deal to reduce many of next year's fish quotas for overexploited species, while cautiously…Wed Dec 16 2009 - 00:00
Report warns of GP shortageDoctors have welcomed reports published today from Competition Authority that found Ireland is facing a shortage of GP services…Wed Dec 16 2009 - 00:00
Simon highlights health problemsMore than a quarter of people using Dublin Simon Community services have both a physical and a mental health condition, a survey…Tue Dec 15 2009 - 00:00
Ireland's demand for energy up in 2008OVERALL ENERGY demand in Ireland rose by 1Tue Dec 15 2009 - 00:00
Complaints about five adverts upheldFIVE COMPLAINTS in respect of advertisements from four companies have been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority for …Tue Dec 15 2009 - 00:00
Five arrested over firearm seizureFive men have been arrested following the discovery of a loaded firearm and ammunition last night.Tue Dec 15 2009 - 00:00
Confidence in NI police dropsThe percentage of people who have confidence in the PSNI’s ability to provide ordinary day to day policing has dropped to 80 …Tue Dec 15 2009 - 00:00
Martin refused entry to GazaThe Israeli government has flatly turned down a request by Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin to visit Gaza.Thu Dec 03 2009 - 00:00
More debate needed on nuclear power, forum toldTHE USE of nuclear power should be open for debate, Minister for Environment John Gormley told the climate change forum in Dublin…Sat Nov 21 2009 - 00:00
Gormley 'open' to nuclear debateThe use of nuclear power should be open for debate, Minister for the Environment John Gormley told a climate change forum in …Fri Nov 20 2009 - 00:00
Software firm to create 150 jobsA US software solutions company is to create up to 150 jobs with the opening of an international shared services, sales and marketing…Wed Nov 18 2009 - 00:00
Drivers warned over floodingDrivers have been warned to take care tonight due to heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of the country.Wed Nov 18 2009 - 00:00
Need to look at cash availability in banksThe availability of cash in financial institutions is one of a number of items that needs to be examined as part of a bid to …Wed Nov 04 2009 - 00:00
Two die in Louth C Diff outbreakTwo patients who died in a Louth hospital during the week have had their deaths referred to the Coroner in an effort to determine…Tue Nov 03 2009 - 00:00
Woman dies in Donegal house fireAn elderly woman has died following a house fire in Co Donegal this morning.Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
Details of Ictu protests announcedIctu is to hold protests in eight regional locations on Friday November 6th to encourage the Government to adopt an alternative…Wed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
Extension of free travel scheme urged as visitor numbers tumbleTHERE HAVE been calls for the Government to extend free travel in Ireland to all EU citizens over the age of 66 after new figures…Fri Oct 16 2009 - 01:00
Few delays expected on quiet weekendMid-October is usually one of the quieter weekends on the calendar and this year proves no exception with perhaps the continued…Fri Oct 16 2009 - 01:00
Fás trying to recoup course feesThe State training agency Fás is to attempt to recoup some of the money paid to a company that provided “corrupted” courses…Fri Oct 16 2009 - 01:00
Drop in tourist numbers continuesThere have been calls for the Government to extend free travel to all EU citizens over the age of 66 after new figures reveal…Thu Oct 15 2009 - 01:00
Taxes 'will not be imposed in the short term'A site valuation tax and water rates, agreed by Fianna Fáil and the Green Party in the renewed Programme for Government, will…Mon Oct 12 2009 - 01:00
Dirty recyclables hampering effortsUp to 20,000 tonnes of material meant for recycling is dumped annually as people place incorrect items in green bins or fail …Mon Oct 12 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí in 'serious financial distress'A meeting of the frontline alliance, the group representing public sector staff who provide round-the-clock services, heard today…Mon Oct 12 2009 - 01:00
Fine Gael banks plan is 'cumbersome', says DukesEx-Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes has labelled his former party’s solution to the banking crisis as “cumbersome”.Sun Sept 06 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí appeal in Raonaid caseDetectives have issued a description of a man and woman they want to interview in connection with the murder of Raonaid Murray…Fri Sept 04 2009 - 01:00
Lifesavers memorial unveiledA memorial dedicated to those who have died while saving lives at sea has been unveiled.Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Three charged over Belfast unrestThree men have been charged in connection with violence in east Belfast on Monday and Tuesday night and are due in court later…Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Snap election possible - BoyleA snap election may have to be held in the next six months due to the difficulties in cleaning up the banking system and public…Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Deadly Australian arachnid proves a more docile varietyA DEADLY Australian Redback spider found in Leixlip, Co Kildare turned out to be a little less dangerous when named at Dublin…Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Armstrong attracts fans for park cycleSeven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong took a cycle with hundreds of fans around Phoenix Park in Dublin this evening…Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
Australian 'monster' not so deadlyA deadly Australian red-back spider found in Leixlip, Co Kildare turned out to be little more than a case of mistaken identity…Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00
Cannabis worth €177,000 seized in DublinCustoms officers have seized cannabis with an estimated street value of €177,000 at Dublin airport.Mon Aug 24 2009 - 01:00
Murder rate almost doublesThe number of murders almost doubled in the second three months of 2009 compared to the same period last year, according to the…Fri Jul 31 2009 - 01:00
CSO says third of under-12s in childcareNearly one-third of all children aged 12 or under use non-parental childcare, figures released by the Central Statistics Office…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
Cleaners resolve Custom House disputeTen women who have been picketing the Custom House in Dublin since July 1st have resolved their dispute today.Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
Quarter do unpaid volunteer workJust under a quarter of the population takes part in unpaid charitable work, figures released by the Central Statistics Office…Wed Jul 29 2009 - 01:00
College Green car ban to begin on MondayPRIVATE MOTORISTS will be unable to pass through College Green in Dublin during peak times from Monday as a new bus corridor …Sat Jul 25 2009 - 01:00
Dublin bus gate opens on MondayPrivate motorists are being warned that they will be unable to pass through College Green in Dublin during peak times from Monday…Fri Jul 24 2009 - 01:00
Dublin Port dispute set to intensifySiptu members working for Marine Terminals Limited (MTL) are to seek an all-out picket from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions…Thu Jul 09 2009 - 01:00
Irish man's body identified in SpainThe burnt remains of a body found in Mijas, Malaga, in April are believed to be that of a 57-year-old Irish man, according to…Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
Ryanair winter cuts threaten jobsRyanair announced plans today to cut its winter schedule from Dublin and Shannon, with the loss of hundreds of jobs, unless the…Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
Government to consider schools' forumTaoiseach Brian Cowen said the Government would consider the idea of a national forum on the governance of primary schools as…Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
No confusion over Nama - TaoiseachTaoiseach Brian Cowen today refuted Opposition claims of confusion on the Government’s part over the establishment of the National…Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
Strike notice served at Tesco storesTrade union Mandate announced today it is serving strike notice on Tesco Ireland in 19 stores throughout the country after more…Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
HSE investigates theft of 15 laptopsThe Health Service Executive (HSE) confirmed this evening it was carrying out its own investigation into the theft of 15 laptops…Tue Jun 16 2009 - 01:00
Only 10 special classes keptThe response by Minister for Education Batt O’Keeffe to the appeals by primary schools against the closure of special classes…Mon Jun 15 2009 - 01:00
Report is 'source of shame'“The Ryan commission report has shone a powerful light into probably the darkest corner of the history of the State,” Taoiseach…Thu Jun 11 2009 - 01:00
