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Hopes rise for athletes from SARS countries

Hopes are rising that Special Olympics athletes from SARS-affected countries will be able to compete in next month's games in…

Thu May 29 2003 - 01:00

Lack of daycare facilities for elderly highlighted in report

More elderly people could stay at home rather than being forced into costly nursing homes if a greater level of daycare was available…

Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00

Seroxat claims could be huge, says firm

A solicitor's firm preparing a lawsuit against the makers of one of the most popular anti-depressant drugs says its case could…

Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00

SARS threatens Canadian trip to Special Olympics

The Canadian Special Olympics team's hopes of attending next month's games were put in jeopardy last night after Toronto was …

Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00

Asylum-seekers 'refused' at airports

Asylum-seekers are being deported from the State without being given the chance to claim asylum, according to refugee support…

Mon May 26 2003 - 01:00

Organisers hoping rugby final will not be French farce

"Bienvenue à Dublin!" say the signs advertising today's Heineken European Cup final

Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00

350 bridges found to be too low for 'supertrucks'

Iarnród Éireann has identified 350 bridges across the State which may not be able to accommodate "supertrucks" which road hauliers…

Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00

Minister declines to confirm phone taps

The Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has declined to say whether the phones of journalists in Leinster House are being tapped…

Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00

Cullen seeks nuclear plant closure

Discharges of waste from Sellafield continue to be the main source of artificial radioactivity in the Irish Sea, according to…

Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00

British to fund Iraqi Special Olympics team for trip to Larne

Despite the ravages of war, chronic food shortages and an almost non-existent transport system, the Iraqi Special Olympics team…

Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00

Defence Forces to play key role at games

Some 800 members of the Defence Forces will provide expert support to the organisers of the Special Olympics when the games begin…

Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00

Sergeant tells of 'rift' within force

A Garda sergeant told the Morris tribunal yesterday of a major rift between detectives and uniformed members of the force in …

Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00

Ryanair chief executive to marry Dublin woman later this year

Ryanair chief executive Mr Michael O'Leary is about to lose his mantle as Ireland's most eligible bachelor.

Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00

Hospital denies people treated in mortuary

Tallaght Hospital admitted yesterday that a room originally used to receive dead bodies at the hospital was sometimes used to…

Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00

Concern over typhoid outbreak

Concern over the effects of the public health doctors' dispute heightened yesterday after a typhoid outbreak was recorded in …

Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00

Former PD city councillor guilty of child porn

A former Progressive Democrat councillor received a six-month prison sentence yesterday for possession of child pornography.

Tue May 13 2003 - 01:00

Reports that chef will now fight extradition

The celebrity chef, Mr Conrad Gallagher, is believed to have made a late attempt to fight his extradition from the US to Ireland…

Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00

Record number of houses and apartments built last year

The number of houses and apartments built last year reached a record level for the ninth year in a row, according to official…

Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00

Road signs to stress penalties

The Government is to embark on a major road safety campaign in the coming weeks to warn motorists that they run the risk of losing…

Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00

Drug firm to drop non-addiction claim

The makers of Seroxat, one of the most commonly prescribed anti-depressant drugs on the market, are to withdraw a claim on its…

Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00

Next Garda head could breach age limit

The Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, may have to change the age limit on the appointment of the Garda Commissioner when Mr …

Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00

Taxi-drivers may have to take training courses

Part-time taxi drivers may be barred from operating in the industry under new laws to be announced later this year.

Tue May 06 2003 - 01:00

Greystones offers to take athletes unsure of stay in Clonmel

Greystones, Co Wicklow, has offered to host Special Olympics athletes from Hong Kong following uncertainty over whether they …

Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00

Son of Minister for Justice assaulted

Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating an unprovoked assault on the son of the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell.

Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00

Ombudsman advises legal help for TDs

The Ombudsman, Mr Kevin Murphy, said yesterday that many TDs could not properly fulfil their role as legislators unless they …

Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00

1,000 taxi drivers to take legal action over deregulation

About 1,000 taxi drivers have now signed up for legal action against the State over the Government's handing of deregulation.

Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00

BoI considers suing 'lottery' firm over logo

The Bank of Ireland has moved to dissociate itself from an organisation using the bank's logo as part of a controversial lottery…

Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00

Notices in embassies aim to discourage refugees

Irish embassies and consulates have been told to put up notices aimed at discouraging applications for residency in the State…

Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00

Haughey hospital stay 'scheduled treatment'

Associates of former Taoiseach Mr Charles Haughey say he underwent treatment in hospital last week as part of his ongoing battle…

Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00

Several FF TDs critical of Martin

Several Fianna Fáil TDs have privately criticised the way the Minister for Health, Mr Martin, criticised senior public health…

Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00

Decentralisation plan to take up to 10 years to complete

The Government's plans to decentralise thousands of civil servants outside Dublin will be announced on a phased basis over several…

Mon Apr 21 2003 - 01:00

Beds sought for 75 left homeless after shelter blaze

Dublin City Council and the Salvation Army have stepped in to help find beds for 75 people left homeless after a fire broke out…

Thu Apr 17 2003 - 01:00

Relations with Syria 'friendly'

Ireland had friendly relations with Syria the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, said yesterday, despite accusations from…

Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00

Plan for cafe-style bars criticised

The Government's plans to introduce café-style bars will do nothing to tackle binge drinking, youth groups warned yesterday.

Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00

Stadium decision by IRFU, FAI due today

The Irish Rugby Football Union and the Football Association of Ireland are due to make a final decision on their preferred location…

Tue Apr 15 2003 - 01:00

Government to cut 1,600 health board jobs

The Government is planning to reduce the number of people employed in health boards by up to 1,600 as part of a fresh round of…

Tue Apr 15 2003 - 01:00

Call for crackdown on underage drinking

Gardaí have made almost 40 times the number of convictions for selling alcohol to underage people in the west compared to the…

Tue Apr 15 2003 - 01:00

Top chef in court this week

Celebrity chef Mr Conrad Gallagher is due to face a court hearing in New York this week which could see him extradited back to…

Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00

Minister says no to cut in Defence Forces

The Minister for Defence has rejected attempts by the Minister for Finance to reduce the strength of the Defence Forces as part…

Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00

Offaly murder believed to be gang-related

The discovery of the body of a Dublin man shot in an execution-style killing in the midlands at the weekend brings to six the…

Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00

Body to decide EU seat changes

A commission is to be established shortly to decide which constituencies will lose seats in next year's elections for the European…

Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00

Commons Restaurant on the Green to close immediately

The award-winning Commons Restaurant on St Stephen's Green, one of the best-known in Dublin, is to close after 12 years in business…

Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00

Garda had reservations over gun

BARR TRIBUNAL: A retired Garda superintendent said yesterday he had reservations about giving John Carthy back his confiscated…

Wed Apr 09 2003 - 01:00

Chairman says serious errors made by gardai

BARR TRIBUNAL: The chairman of the Barr tribunal yesterday said gardaí investigating an alleged arson incident involving John…

Wed Apr 09 2003 - 01:00

New light on the Big Fellow

Michael Collins and the Making of the Irish State edited by Gabriel Doherty and Dermot Keogh Mercier Press, £9.99 PB

Wed Oct 14 1998 - 01:00
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