Electronic tags work at all toll roadsA new system of electronic payment has been introduced today by the National Roads Authority (NRA) for use on any of the State…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Sargent calls for GMO-free zoneActing leader of the Green Party Trevor Sargent has called for Ireland to become the EU's 100 per cent GMO-free zone.Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Dáil elects Ahern for historic third termThe 30th Dáil has elected Bertie Ahern to an historic third term as Taoiseach in a three-party coalition between Fianna Fáil, …Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
SF pressurises Greens on co-locationSinn Féin today called on Green Party members meeting in Dublin this evening to reject a programme for government with Fianna…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Dublin school to benefit from grantsA school in Cherry Orchard has been granted €465,000 annually to fund a care and education project which includes a crèche, early…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
HP implements green workplace planHewlett Packard (HP) Ireland today announced that it intends to reduce its energy usage by 20 per cent by 2010.Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Benefits of fathers' role highlightedGreater engagement of fathers in rearing of their children can result in social, educational and psychological benefits for the…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
HSE pledges 12-hour A&E waiting timesThe Health Service Executive has pledged to introduce a target of 12-hour waiting times for A&E patients from October.Sat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
HSE pledges 12-hour A&E waiting timesThe Health Service Executive has pledged to introduce a target of 12-hour waiting times for A&E patients from October.Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
O'Reilly calls FOI access to GardaThe exclusion of the Garda Síochána from the scope of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act is a concern and means Ireland is …Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Kenny 'still in the race' - LabourPat Rabbitte speaking to reporters in Leinster House today. Photo: Luke CassidyWed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Civil marriages up five-fold in 9 yearsThe number of civil marriages increased five-fold between 1996 and 2005, when they accounted for over 22 per cent of all unions…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
People urged to plant native treesPeople are being encouraged to plant a tree today to mark International Biodiversity Day.Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Ahern and Kenny face off in live TV debateTaoiseach Bertie Ahern and Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny have gone head-to-head in a live television debate tonight.Thu May 17 2007 - 01:00
Over 600 mobiles seized from prisonsOver 600 mobile phones have been seized from prisons so far this year, Minister for Justice Michael McDowell told the Prison …Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
PDs launch environmental policyAn aggressive approach is needed to address Ireland's environmental sustainability, the Progressive Democrats said today.Wed May 02 2007 - 01:00
Sinn Féin ready for government - AdamsThe Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams today said that his party wants to be in government both north and south of Ireland as a means…Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00
Ahern welcomes Cork airport move to hire consultantThe Taoiseach said today he welcomed the decision by the board of the Cork Airport Authority (CAA) to hire an independent consultant…Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00
Report predicts housing slowdownThere will be a significant slowdown in the Irish housing market this year, according to a survey by Davy Stockbrokers.Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Emissions trading flawed - LabourThe Government should change its "pollute now-pay later" approach to carbon emissions, Labour Party Environment spokesman Eamon…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
CAO extension not possible - HanafinAn extension to the Central Applications Office (CAO) deadline for student applications is not possible, according to Minister…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
New site highlights online bullyingA new website aimed at raising awareness and promoting safety among young internet users was unveiled today.Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
VHI concern at Quinn takeover of BupaThe VHI has expressed concern over the takeover of health insurer Bupa Ireland by Quinn Group.Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Temporary funding to keep agency openA domestic violence support group is to remain open for the time being after it accepted an offer by the Department of Justice…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Cold weather causes series of crashesThe cold snap that hit the country last night resulted in serious road congestion and a series of crashes on all road networks…Mon Jan 22 2007 - 00:00
No special treatment for accused gardaí - Garda chiefGarda Commissioner Noel Conroy vowed today that any member of the force who broke the law would be dealt with no differently …Thu Jan 04 2007 - 00:00
Exchequer figures reveal surplus of €2.265 billion for 2006The Exchequer returns for 2006 show a significant improvement in the Government's finances with a surplus of €2Wed Jan 03 2007 - 00:00
Alternative to prison 'could save millions'A new report on the effectiveness of the criminal justice system has the potential to reduce crime rates and to save the State…Wed Jan 03 2007 - 00:00
EU ministers agree 2007 fishing quotasEuropean Union ministers struck a deal today to regulate next year's permitted fishing catches.Thu Dec 21 2006 - 00:00
Dunne brands report 'a disgrace'Ben Dunne: The Moriarty tribunal report published today said it did not accept that former supermarket tycoon Ben Dunne could…Tue Dec 19 2006 - 00:00
Revenue inquiries net €170m in three monthsInvestigations by the office of the Revenue Commissioners have netted more than €170 million in three months, figures released…Tue Dec 12 2006 - 00:00
Dublin gardai investigate approaches to teenage girlsGardaí in north Dublin confirmed today there have been three incidents since September of a man approaching teenage girls in…Fri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
Alcohol a factor in 37% of road deaths - surveyAlcohol was a contributory factor in 37 per cent of all fatal crashes and a factor in 62 per cent of single-vehicle crashes in…Thu Nov 23 2006 - 00:00
Court says frozen embryos 'not unborn'A woman has lost a High Court battle to have frozen embyos implanted in her womb against the will of her estranged husband.Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Report says structure of Garda Síochána outdatedThe structure of the Garda Síochána is "outdated and does not conform to best international practice", according to one of two…Tue Nov 07 2006 - 00:00
Officials to meet North collusion report authorsGovernment officials are to hold talks in Dublin today with an international panel of experts that claims to have uncovered evidence…Tue Nov 07 2006 - 00:00
McDowell claims Garda numbers over 14,000The number of gardaí and recruits in training stands at over 14,000 for the first time since the foundation of the force in 1922…Mon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
Auctioneers call for abolition of stamp dutyMinister for Finance Brian Cowen today faced further calls for the abolition of stamp duty for first-time buyers.Mon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
McCreevy wants post service deregulated by 2009European postal services will be fully deregulated by 2009 under proposals introduced today by the European Commission.Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
St Andrews momentum must continue - AhernTaoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil today it is essential that the momentum from the St Andrews talks on Northern Ireland is…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Cadburys seeks up to 450 redundancies in CoolockCadbury Ireland today announced that it is to seek up to 450 redundancies at its Coolock manufacturing plant over the next two…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
O'Donoghue four-year jail sentence is upheldThe student convicted of the manslaughter of his 11-year-old neighbour Robert Holohan today had his four-year sentence upheld…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
'User-friendly' Citizens Information Bill unveiledA new Citizens Information Bill intended to bring more user-friendly advice to the public has been officially unveiled this afternoon…Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00
Member of Shell-to-Sea group hospitalisedA member of the Shell-to-Sea Campaign has been taken to hospital after being injured at a protest at Shell's Corrib gas terminal…Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00
Greens seek equality for 'contemporary family'The Green Party today called for legislation to be introduced to ensure equality for same-sex marriages and civil partnerships…Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:00
Nally ruling 'regrettable', say Traveller groupsTraveller groups have called today's decision by the Court of Criminal Appeal to quash a manslaughter conviction against Co Mayo…Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:00
Appeal court quashes Nally conviction for manslaughterThe Court of Criminal Appeal has quashed the manslaughter conviction against Co Mayo farmer Pádraig Nally over the shooting dead…Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:00
Shell protesters end Dublin rooftop protestProtesters and gardai at Shell headquarters in Dublin this afternoon. Photo: Luke CassidyWed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
Patients on trolleys down 40% in Dublin - INOThere has been a 40 per cent reduction in the number of patients left on trolleys in Dublin hospitals according to figures released…Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
Inquiry into woman's body found in burnt-out carThe scene on Hendrick St this morning. Photograph: Luke Cassidy<P>Tue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
