Parents protest over special-needs centreParents of children in a Dublin special-needs centre will withdraw children from the school roll on December 9th if a long-running…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Fahey wants more women in workforceWomen currently working in the home could displace foreign workers if they re-entered the labour force, the Minister of State…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Power restored to most homes hit by floodsElectricity was restored to all but 20 houses in Drumcondra, Dublin, by last night, after extensive flooding had caused a loss…Mon Nov 18 2002 - 00:00
Body found in search for missing hikerThe body of a man found in the Wicklow mountains yesterday afternoon is believed to be that of a 74-year-old man who went missing…Mon Nov 18 2002 - 00:00
Delays at Dublin Airport are getting worseThe delays at Dublin Airport are getting worse instead of better, according to the latest survey by the Association of European…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Nash not to be compelled to attend inquestConvicted killer Mark Nash will not be compelled to give evidence at an inquest of two women because of "glaring anomalies" in…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Postmasters in Ballina protest as dispute with An Post continuesA group of postmasters and postmistresses demonstrated outside the post office in Ballina, Co Mayo, yesterday as their dispute…Wed Nov 13 2002 - 00:00
Duchas accused of ageism by equality groupsA job advertisement which seeks people with an interest in heritage but excludes those over 65 has been criticised by equality…Tue Nov 12 2002 - 00:00
Post dispute threatens Christmas deliveriesChristmas post could be affected by the threatened escalation of a pay dispute between postmasters and An Post.Tue Nov 12 2002 - 00:00
Claims that gardai forged signature on confessionThe Morris tribunal has heard claims that gardaí forged a confession by Mr Frank McBrearty jnr which admitted the killing of …Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
Alteration of station diary claimedClaims that a Garda station diary was altered to say that a garda was at work when a hoax call was made from his home were outlined…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
McBrearty was arrested while taking children to schoolMr Frank McBrearty jnr was arrested by gardaí as he was taking his two young children to school, the Morris tribunal heard yesterday…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
'No evidence' for murder of BarronLess than two days after Mr Richie Barron was killed, gardaí in Donegal were asserting that he had been murdered by Mr Frank …Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Informer asked to 'stitch' publicanA garda informer claimed that gardaí had asked him to "stitch up" publican Mr Frank McBrearty for the murder of Mr Richie Barron…Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Man who gave witness account 'was miles away'A garda informant said he implicated members of the McBrearty family in the killing of Mr Richie Barron because he was under …Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Flood of negative references hurts, says Manx groupThe regular references to the Isle of Man at the Flood tribunal are injuring the island's reputation, according to a Celtic group…Fri Nov 01 2002 - 00:00
Parents step up protestA nine-week protest by parents of children with severe physical and mental disabilities will be "seriously stepped up" this week…Thu Oct 31 2002 - 00:00
Inquest is adjourned after Nash refusalThe inquest into the murder of two women in Grangegorman in 1997 was adjourned for the 21st time yesterday, following the refusal…Fri Oct 25 2002 - 01:00
Two women 'wounded over 30 times'Two women stabbed to death in a community care home in Grangegorman had received more than 30 wounds each, the Dublin City Coroner…Thu Oct 24 2002 - 01:00
Double murderer's lawyers set to attend Grangegorman inquestMark Nash's legal representatives will today attend the inquest on the two psychiatric patients killed in Grangegorman in March…Thu Oct 24 2002 - 01:00
Woman rescued after spending 34 hours in bogOne man's interest in trees may have saved the life of a woman who was trapped in a car in a Wicklow bog for 34 hours.Wed Oct 23 2002 - 01:00
Conference given a lesson in creative thinkingThe education system wastes about two-thirds of the talent in society, according to Dr Edward de Bono, one of the world's leading…Wed Oct 23 2002 - 01:00
Stormy weather expected to continueStormy weather conditions caused widespread flooding, ferry cancellations and power cuts in many areas yesterday.Mon Oct 21 2002 - 01:00
Taxi-drivers call hardship panel report an insultThe findings of a report by the taxi hardship panel have been described as an insult and a disgrace by taxi-drivers.Fri Oct 18 2002 - 01:00
Mastectomies not necessary, says studyAny woman concerned that she may be about to have an unnecessary mastectomy should talk to her consultant immediately, the Irish…Fri Oct 18 2002 - 01:00
Minister criticises drinks industrySimplistic solutions to this State's alcohol problem will not work as no single culprit has caused the problem, the Minister …Thu Oct 17 2002 - 01:00
Screening for cancer taken up by 73% of womenSome 73 per cent of women invited for breast cancer screening took up the offer over the past two years, according to the first…Thu Oct 17 2002 - 01:00
GP says health campaigns wasted on heavy drinkersHealth promotion campaigns around alcohol are "absurd" because heavy drinkers already know about the dangers, Dr Michael Fitzpatrick…Thu Oct 17 2002 - 01:00
Supervised facility for addicts to take drugs suggestedA drugs consumption room should be set up on a pilot basis in Dublin to allow for supervised use of illegal drugs, the director…Mon Oct 14 2002 - 01:00
Plan chosen to regenerate Waterford's North QuaysThe winning submission in the competition to regenerate Waterford's North Quays was announced in the city yesterday.Sat Oct 12 2002 - 01:00
Anger at curb on outsiders in WicklowWicklow County Council's decision to allow only local people buy homes in some new housing developments in the county has been…Mon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
EU drug problem 'endemic but stable'The drug problem in Europe is "endemic but stable", according to a new study.Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
High HIV rate among State's drug-usersDrug-users in this State have among the highest rates of HIV and hepatitis C in Europe, and are more likely to overdose with …Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
No plans for check-out jabs hereBRITAIN: Getting a flu vaccination in the supermarket as you pick up some milk and bread does not look likely in the short term…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Cowen dismisses reports of payment to MinisterNewspaper reports that a serving Cabinet member received an £80,000 payment were rejected by the Minister for Foreign Affairs…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Tourists, farmers take a shine to SeptemberThe best September in 16 years has prevented a crisis for grain farmers and lifted the spirits of tourists.Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Detective work led to convictionMeticulous detective work by gardaí secured the conviction of a German man for the abuse of an Irish girl in this State 17 years…Sat Sept 28 2002 - 01:00
Flood of eager takers queue to buy an unlikely bestseller, a snip at €1Sex sells, but so does land rezoningSat Sept 28 2002 - 01:00
Minister describes report as a wake-up call for sectorIf the perceived reduction in Ireland's "value for money" is not addressed, it will pose serious threats to the future success…Thu Sept 26 2002 - 01:00
Campaign highlights increasing dangers of drug-rapeSome 80,000 posters will be distributed to pubs, clubs and colleges this week in a campaign to highlight the threat of drug-assisted…Wed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Residence for people with brain injuries opensThe first residence to provide assisted living for people with acquired brain injury was opened in Dublin yesterday.Wed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Clinical psychology programmes cut backIt looks likely that only one clinical psychologist will graduate in 2005 due to cutbacks in training programmesWed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Dublin relaxes in car free zoneVisitors to St Stephen's Green must have thought they were seeing things yesterdayMon Sept 23 2002 - 01:00
Charity urges Government to protect the poorThe Government has been urged to protect the livelihoods of the most vulnerable in the current spate of cutbacksSat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
Women advised to weigh up risks, benefits of HRTWomen concerned about the safety of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) should weigh up its risks and benefits in relation to their…Sat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
Protest over lack of mental healthcareMore than 140 parents, children and supporters marched on the Navan Road, Dublin, yesterday evening to highlight their concern…Sat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
All-Ireland clashes with car-free dayTomorrow promises to be one of the busiest Sundays of the year in Dublin, with a number of events planned in the capital.Sat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
Garda progress on Judge kidnapKidnap victim Ms Helen Judge spent a second day recuperating in Louth County Hospital in Dundalk yesterday, as gardaí waited …Fri Sept 20 2002 - 01:00
Search conducted at Judge homeGardai conducted an extensive search around the home of kidnap victim, Ms Helen Judge, in Allenwood, Co Kildare, yesterday.Thu Sept 19 2002 - 01:00
Kildare village is stunned by abductionThe people of Allenwood, Co Kildare, were yesterday trying to understand how one of its residents was snatched from their midst…Wed Sept 18 2002 - 01:00
