Justice group calls UK decision an outrageThe British Ministry of Defence has written to former employees who worked in Northern Ireland in the 1970s, advising them not…Mon Sept 09 2002 - 01:00
Traffic corps may interfere with intelligence-gathering, say gardaiThe Garda has expressed concern that plans for a new traffic corps may interfere with intelligence-gathering, it has emerged.Sat Sept 07 2002 - 01:00
State to privatise penalty points system for driversThe Department of Transport is to privatise the proposed penalty points system for driving offences in a move to ensure its introduction…Sat Sept 07 2002 - 01:00
'Super-agency' for city traffic studied Brennan wants to see greater consultationThe Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, is considering "new arrangements", including a transit authority, for the management …Sat Sept 07 2002 - 01:00
Brennan firm on motorway routeAn Taisce's hopes for major changes to the Carrickmines junction of Dublin's South Eastern Motorway cannot be accommodated, according…Sat Sept 07 2002 - 01:00
Police detain Ryanair passenger with gunPolice in Stockholm last night detained a passenger who attempted to board a Ryanair flight carrying a gun concealed in hand-…Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Carrickmines dig ends without agreementThe archaeological excavation work at Carrickmines Castle in south Co Dublin, which has unearthed important medieval remains, …Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Disabled block rail line in access protestDisabled activists in Wexford yesterday blocked the town's railway line in a protest over access to new coastal facilities.Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Planning Act draft error may curtail rightsThe rights of landowners to object to developments on adjoining lands may be curtailed due to an error in the drafting of the…Thu Aug 29 2002 - 01:00
Motorway criticised by Duchas on environment groundsAn environmental assessment of the effects of the proposed M3 motorway from Clonee to Kells in Co Meath has been criticised by…Thu Aug 29 2002 - 01:00
City Council stands by its traffic plan for DublinDublin's new traffic management plan is working well and will continue to be implemented, the City Council insisted yesterday…Thu Aug 29 2002 - 01:00
Traffic restrictions to start todayTraffic restrictions which come into force in Dublin this morning are expected to impact heavily on vehicles approaching the …Mon Aug 26 2002 - 01:00
Dublin traffic changes in force todayRestrictions aimed at limiting through traffic in Dublin city centre are to come into force this morning despite opposition from…Mon Aug 26 2002 - 01:00
Carlow cleans up its act to join survey's trio of litter-free townsCarlow has emerged at the top of the latest "All-Ireland Anti-Litter League" published today, one of only three towns in the …Mon Aug 26 2002 - 01:00
Heuston to get 3 new platformsIarnród Éireann yesterday unveiled the latest phase of its €117 million redevelopment of Heuston Station in Dublin.Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00
Dublin centre made a no-go zone for cross-city trafficMotorists crossing Dublin city are to face severe restrictions beginning next Monday in a move designed to foster "a pedestrian…Thu Aug 22 2002 - 01:00
Proposals which could save part of medieval castle welcomedThe campaign to preserve one of the most significant archaeological sites discovered in Co Dublin has achieved a notable victory…Sat Aug 17 2002 - 01:00
30,000 to be tested for BCG vaccine potencyHealth boards throughout the Republic have begun a search for up to 30,000 people - mainly infants and children - who may have…Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Developers' roads offer in doubt with appealA row has erupted between Wicklow politicians and property developers over plans to fast-track a €1Tue Aug 13 2002 - 01:00
Sean treasures €50,000 win on RTE's reality television showThe huge grin said it allMon Aug 12 2002 - 01:00
Restrictions on Dublin Airport traffic due to work on tunnelSevere restrictions for traffic going to and from Dublin Airport on the M1 are to begin tonight and continue for the next four…Fri Aug 09 2002 - 01:00
Restrictions in place for airport road trafficTraffic entering and leaving Dublin Airport over the next four weekends is expected to be severely restricted, due to work on…Wed Aug 07 2002 - 01:00
Road fund firm gets planning approvalZapi Properties, which is offering to fund a new interchange and disttributor road between the N11 and Greystones in north Co…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Gardai seek help in tracing missing boyGardaí at Ballyfermot are seeking help in tracing an 11-year-old boy who has been missing since Sunday.Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
91,000 homes have high levels of radon gasHigh levels of radon gas are thought to be present in 91,000 houses in the Republic, the Radiological Protection Institute of…Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Robinson sets out #3.5bn, 10-year transportation plan for NorthA ten year, £3.5 billion (€5Thu Jul 04 2002 - 01:00
Greens critical of road-based transport policyThe Government's transport strategy is overdependent on building large roads and using private finance for public transport, …Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Council misplaced file on illegal dumpingA file dating back to 1998 and detailing the registration numbers and frequency of lorries dumping illegally in west Wicklow …Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00
Operation Lifesaver had 'no measurable effect'Operation Lifesaver, the road safety strategy initiated in the Louth/Meath Garda division, had "no measurable effect on fatalities…Thu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
State urged to consider environment ombudsmanAn office of an environmental ombudsman should be considered by the Government given the number of people who feel they have …Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Two Irish women are killed in separate accidents abroadTwo Irish women have died in separate accidents in the south of France and Sardinia.Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
No role for Dunphy on RTE panel todayThe broadcaster and journalist Eamon Dunphy met senior RTÉ executives at his home last night to decide whether he would take …Tue Jun 11 2002 - 01:00
EU criticises State over wild habitatsIreland has again been criticised by the EU over the State's protection of vulnerable habitats.Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Fox supporters elated after a weary, emotional recountThere were emotional scenes at the Wicklow count centre in Arklow on Saturday night as the last seat in the 29th Dáil was assigned…Mon May 27 2002 - 01:00
Heated exchanges as last count drags onThere were heated exchanges at the continuing general election count in Wicklow yesterday as efforts went on to determine the…Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00
Big increase in dual-mandate TDsA surge in the number of TDs who also hold county and city council seats is one of outcomes of the general election.Wed May 22 2002 - 01:00
Allegation against council withdrawnWicklow County council yesterday played a video of an RTÉ news broadcast of last March as part of a presentation to councillors…Tue May 21 2002 - 01:00
Labour takes legal advice as race for last seat in Wicklow proves agonisingly closeNEWS: Legal advice was being taken by the Labour Party yesterday on the outcome of the general election in Wicklow.Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Betting 'brisk' as €30,000 wagered on election in five hoursBookmakers Paddy Power reported that as much as €30,000 was wagered on the electoral chances of a select basket of Dáil candidates…Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Plan raises efficiency of freight distributionResearchers at NUI Galway are developing software which could significantly cut the amount of time lorries spend on European …Sat May 11 2002 - 01:00
Fire damages Glanbia meat plantThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has asked the Minister for Agriculture, Mr Walsh, to immediately establish how soon the Glanbia pig …Thu May 09 2002 - 01:00
Traffic busy on all routes out of DublinHoliday weekend traffic is expected to be busy on all routes out of the capital todaySat May 04 2002 - 01:00
Winter training pays dividends for AhernThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, brought the Fianna Fáil campaign to the midlands and the south-east yesterday at breakneck speed.Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
Taoiseach curtails his campaigning for meeting with TrimbleThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, interrupted his election campaigning yesterday to meet the Northern Ireland First Minister, Mr David…Tue Apr 30 2002 - 01:00
Electronic voting booths criticisedThe Minister for the Environment, Mr Dempsey, has said he has no intention of "insulting the intelligence of the electorate" …Tue Apr 30 2002 - 01:00
EU advocate rejects Irish defence in water caseThe Advocate General of the European Court has rejected Ireland's defence in a case against the State for breaches of the EU …Sat Apr 27 2002 - 01:00
Bord Gais to extend natural gas pipeline to the Isle of ManBord Gais is to develop a €50 million natural gas pipeline to serve the Isle of Man.Sat Apr 27 2002 - 01:00
EU to give €180m to revitalise Border areasThe European Union is to contribute €134 million to a special €180 million co-operation fund between the Republic and Northern…Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Alternative lifestyle event for Dingle PeninsulaThe Dingle Peninsula has been chosen as the venue for a major international festival on sustainable living, to be held this summer…Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
25 died in house fires this year, conference toldTwenty-five people have died in household fires so far this year, a National Safety Council conference was told yesterdayWed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
