Loss of cigarette duty estimated at €600mTHE ORGANISATION that represents Ireland’s tobacco manufacturers has estimated that the loss of duty paid to the State will exceed…Tue Mar 16 2010 - 00:00
Car buyers warned over cloningConsumers who buy cars in Northern Ireland have been warned they may be the victims of a “car-cloning” scam.Mon Mar 15 2010 - 00:00
Sceptic who wants to believe we're not all aloneBOOK OF THE DAY: The Eerie Silence: Are We Alone in the Universe? By Paul Davies Allen Lane; 260pp; £20Mon Mar 15 2010 - 00:00
Strict tourist visa system defended as a 'vital filter'HOLIDAY HURDLES: The Department of Justice has defended the Republic’s tourist-visa requirements but admitted they are an “unwelcome…Sat Mar 13 2010 - 00:00
National Gallery displays paintings acquired in last decadeTHE FRUITS of a decade of acquisitions by and gifts to the National Gallery will go on display today.Sat Mar 13 2010 - 00:00
In their own words: Patients and visitors talk about hospital treatmentPATIENTS OF Tallaght hospital expressed concern yesterday at the details of unreported X-rays and unread GP letters, but said…Fri Mar 12 2010 - 00:00
The reaction to Irish fortunesIRISH OSCAR WINNER Richie Baneham is proof that the “fires of Irish talent continue to burn as bright as ever”, the Irish Film…Tue Mar 09 2010 - 00:00
Electronic health records could cut costs by a thirdThousands of man hours could be saved if the State implemented an integrated electronic system of patient recordsTue Mar 09 2010 - 00:00
Celebratory mood at Oscar parties even before resultsTHE IRISH went to Hollywood en masse last night for the Oscars and a little bit of Oscar night came to Ireland.Mon Mar 08 2010 - 00:00
Irish celebrate the Oscars at home and in HollywoodTHE IRISH went to Hollywood en masse last night for the Oscars and a little bit of Hollywood came to Ireland.Mon Mar 08 2010 - 00:00
Calls grow for joint tourist visa with UKIRISH TOURISM: TOURISM IRELAND has called for a joint tourist visa with the UK to allow tourists from outside the EU to have…Sat Mar 06 2010 - 00:00
Irish likely to win the partying Oscar with historic five Academy contendersIN THE long history of the Oscars, never before have so many Irish people had a direct stake in the awards ceremony.Sat Mar 06 2010 - 00:00
Ryan favours funding BAI by levyTHE BROADCASTING Authority of Ireland (BAI) is nearly out of cash and would face a financial crisis if the proposed levy to fund…Fri Mar 05 2010 - 00:00
Collected works: National Gallery acquisitions set to go on public displayMAJOR WORKS by international painters Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh and JMW Turner, as well as Irish artists including…Fri Mar 05 2010 - 00:00
Age Action warns of 'poverty trap' dangersLOBBY GROUPS: PROPOSALS TO raise the age at which people qualify for the State pension could create a “poverty trap”, Age Action…Thu Mar 04 2010 - 00:00
Consumers warned to redeem gift vouchers without delayCONSUMERS HAVE been warned to redeem gift vouchers as soon as possible because they will be left with very little if retailers…Thu Mar 04 2010 - 00:00
Ryan to face committee as broadcasting levy rejectedMINISTER FOR Communications Eamon Ryan is to appear this morning before the Oireachtas committee which unanimously rejected a…Thu Mar 04 2010 - 00:00
Committee rejects broadcast levyThe controversial levy which would fund the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is now facing renewed opposition from politicians…Wed Mar 03 2010 - 00:00
€10,000 grant for winner's schoolA FOURTH-YEAR student from Co Donegal has won top prize in Google’s doodle competition.Tue Mar 02 2010 - 00:00
Newstalk presenter censured for calling Susan Boyle a 'freak'A COMPLAINT against Newstalk Breakfast Show presenter Claire Byrne for calling singer Susan Boyle a “freak” and “not right in…Tue Mar 02 2010 - 00:00
Calls to Childline rise by 25%Calls to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s (ISPCC) Childline service increased by almost 25 per cent…Tue Mar 02 2010 - 00:00
What makes a 'good death'?Dying patients who are sedated too much can be deprived of the chance to make their farewells to loved onesTue Mar 02 2010 - 00:00
Low of -16 degrees recorded in coldest winter for 47 yearsIT WAS the coldest winter in living memory for most people living in Ireland.Tue Mar 02 2010 - 00:00
Radio stations angry at 'unjustifiable' levyINDEPENDENT RADIO stations have warned there may be job losses as a result of an increase in the levy they are charged to fund…Mon Mar 01 2010 - 00:00
Desmond 'very happy' with agreement over no-showMCD PROMOTER Denis Desmond could hardly suppress a grin as he left the High Court yesterday afternoon.Sat Feb 27 2010 - 00:00
Ryanair record tumblesPUNCTUALITY: Ryanair has blamed the “remarkably hard winter” for a significant fall in the airline’s punctuality.Sat Feb 27 2010 - 00:00
Renew passports or face delays - ITAAPASSPORTS: Travellers who need to renew their passports should do so as soon as possible because of fears of escalating industrial…Sat Feb 27 2010 - 00:00
Court action against Prince settledPop superstar Prince has settled his action with promoters MCD over his decision to cancel a concert at Croke Park in June 2008…Fri Feb 26 2010 - 00:00
Indie cinemas condemn royalty chargesIndependent cinemas have warned their viability is being threatened as a result of proposed changes in the way they pay royalties…Thu Feb 25 2010 - 00:00
Star not very good at deadlines, agent tells courtTHE TWO men from the William Morris Agency were anxious for a response when they arrived at Prince’s Beverley Hills home less…Thu Feb 25 2010 - 00:00
Eminem to rap up dance-focused OxegenHAVING CRIED off his last Irish date citing “nervous exhaustion”, Eminem will headline Oxegen 2010.Wed Feb 24 2010 - 00:00
Oscar nominees to reunite at Ballyfermot collegeFORMER GRADUATES of Ballyfermot College of Further Education who have been nominated for Oscars are to reunite tomorrow at the…Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Disease peril from global warmingAN EXPERT on the effects climate change has on public health has warned that countries such as Ireland could be at risk from …Tue Feb 23 2010 - 00:00
Mellon charity's Irish Aid row resolved as funds claim lodgedMETEOR HUMANITARIAN Award winner Niall Mellon has said he has resolved his differences with Irish Aid and submitted a new application…Mon Feb 22 2010 - 00:00
Man arrested over fatal gangland shooting in DublinA man has been arrested in connection with the gangland-style shooting of a man in Dublin last night - the seventh such killing…Sun Feb 21 2010 - 00:00
Kelly credits positive thinking for trend-bucking performanceHOTELS: One of Ireland’s best known hoteliers has credited a business guru with helping his business to thrive in the recession…Sat Feb 20 2010 - 00:00
Slane Castle owner announces date for concert but has yet to sign headline actTHE OWNER of Slane Castle has said a concert has been provisionally scheduled for Saturday, August 28th.Fri Feb 19 2010 - 00:00
First electric car charge points to be ready for use before EasterTHE FIRST charge points for electric cars in Ireland are to be up and running before Easter.Fri Feb 19 2010 - 00:00
Jedward tour sells out in minutesJedward have sold out eight shows of their nationwide Irish tour that begins in April.Thu Feb 18 2010 - 00:00
Massgoer reaction 'If this was just a normal crime from somebody else, something would be done immediately'LARGE CROWDS attended the Ash Wednesday services at Dublins Pro-Cathedral yesterday at lunchtime, but the statement made by Pope…Thu Feb 18 2010 - 00:00
Parts of country got November rainfall that would only occur every 500 yearsOIREACHTAS COMMITTEE: LARGE PARTS of the country experienced rainfall in November that should normally only occur once every…Wed Feb 17 2010 - 00:00
Abuse case 'shows need for constitutional change'THE CASE involving a father and mother who sexually abused their six children “starkly illustrates the need for constitutional…Wed Feb 17 2010 - 00:00
Twink risks losing Knocklyon homeEntertainer Twink has admitted that she risks losing her home which is currently the subject of an attempt to have it repossessed…Wed Feb 17 2010 - 00:00
Government must act to save jobs - staffFORMER SR Technics workers have criticised the Government for its approach to the original offer by Ryanair chief executive Michael…Tue Feb 16 2010 - 00:00
UCD team suspects 65,000 of weekly illegal downloadingALMOST 65,000 broadband users in Ireland are suspected of being involved in illegal downloading on a weekly basis.Tue Feb 16 2010 - 00:00
Ahern rejects garda 'right' to strikeThe Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern has rejected suggestions from the Garda Representative Association (GRA) that there is …Mon Feb 15 2010 - 00:00
Blaze-hit Russborough on track to open for tourist seasonSTATELY HOME FIRE: RUSSBOROUGH HOUSE, the stately home in Co Wicklow that was badly damaged by fire last Sunday, is likely to…Sat Feb 13 2010 - 00:00
Jedward fans defy critics who said duo had used up their 15 minutes of fameCRITICS SAID Jedward had exhausted their 15 minutes of fame by the time they were voted off X-Factor but they haven’t gone away…Sat Feb 13 2010 - 00:00
