FF Senator resigns party whipFianna Fáil Senator Larry Butler has resigned the party whip with immediate effect after it emerged he claimed expenses from…Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
Irish-owned aid ship close to GazaMinister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has again called for the MV Rachel Corrie to be allowed to proceed to Gaza after …Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
HSE child death figures 'shocking'Minister for Children Barry Andrews said that information regarding the number of young people who have died while receiving …Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
Quinn vows to pay €2.8bn debtThe founder of the Quinn Group has tonight admitted he made a mistake in buying shares in Anglo Irish Bank but said he has a …Thu Jun 03 2010 - 01:00
57,000 miss school each day - reportOVER 57,000 students miss school each day, according to a new report published yesterday.Tue Jun 01 2010 - 01:00
School absenteeism still highA new report published today shows that school absenteeism in Ireland remains high.Mon May 31 2010 - 01:00
Petroneft signs $30m loan deal with bankDUBLIN and London-listed Siberian-focused oil exploration company Petroneft Resources has signed a debt facility with Macquarie…Sat May 29 2010 - 01:00
41% rise in sale of new cars confounds industry forecastsSALES OF new cars in the first five months of 2010 are up 41 per cent on the same period last year, according to new figures …Sat May 29 2010 - 01:00
Ireland had highest EU fertility rate in 2007IRELAND HAD the highest fertility rate in the European Union in 2007, according to new data published by the Central Statistics…Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
New car sales up 41 per centSales of new cars in the first five months of 2010 are up 41 per cent on the same period last year, according to new figures …Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Smokers exposed to 'rip-off' remediesSMOKERS ARE being “ripped off” when attempting to stop using tobacco because of the failure of the State to provide adequate …Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Bowler launches new travel firmRyanair has sent a cease and desist letter to a new travel firm established by Budget Travel founder and Irish Life & Permanent…Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Fertility rate highest in EU in 2007Ireland had the highest fertility rate in the European Union in 2007, according to new data published today by the Central Statistics…Thu May 27 2010 - 01:00
Cowen rules out debt defaultTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen said yesterday he does not accept the argument that it would be better for Ireland to default on its debt…Thu May 27 2010 - 01:00
Rise in complaints filed to ODCEThere was a 47 per cent increase in the number of new reports and complaints filed with the Office of the Director of Corporate…Thu May 27 2010 - 01:00
State 'failing to help smokers quit'Smokers are being “ripped off” when attempting to stop using tobacco because of the failure of the State to provide adequate …Thu May 27 2010 - 01:00
Union meets Covidien managementUnion leaders are meeting management at the Covidien medical devices manufacturing plant in Co Offaly today over plans to cut…Thu May 27 2010 - 01:00
Almost 200 jobs to go at medical device plantALMOST 200 jobs have been lost at a medical devices manufacturing plant in Co Offaly.Thu May 27 2010 - 01:00
Taoiseach dismisses Kelly argumentTaoiseach Brian Cowen said today he does not accept the argument that it would be better for Ireland to default.Wed May 26 2010 - 01:00
Nearly 200 jobs to go in Co OffalyClose to 200 jobs have been lost at a medical devices manufacturing plant in Co Offaly, it has been confirmed.Wed May 26 2010 - 01:00
Death of Senator Kieran PhelanThe Seanad was suspended today following the death of Fianna Fáil Senator Kieran Phelan at the age of 60.Wed May 26 2010 - 01:00
Opposition rejects amendment callOpposition parties have rejected Government claims that emergency legislation is needed to get information from the Health Service…Wed May 26 2010 - 01:00
HSE admits flaws in child data collectionTHE HEALTH Service Executive (HSE) has admitted major flaws in the way information is collected about vulnerable children in …Tue May 25 2010 - 01:00
Decline in Luas passenger numbersThe number of commuters using the Luas fell by 8 per cent from 2008 to 2009, according to the Railway Procurement Agency's (RPA…Mon May 24 2010 - 01:00
HSE admits to data collection flawsThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has admitted major flaws in the way information is collected about vulnerable children in …Mon May 24 2010 - 01:00
Overcharging top taxi complaintAlmost two-thirds of complaints made about taxi drivers to the taxi regulator this year have related to overcharging, according…Mon May 24 2010 - 01:00
Public aware of 'vulnerability'OMBUDSMAN'S REACTION: THE PUBLICATION of the Ryan report last year has helped to significantly raise awareness about the vulnerability…Fri May 21 2010 - 01:00
China lifts ban on Irish porkChina has agreed to allow Irish pork imports again 18 months after they were banned because of the dioxin crisis.Fri May 21 2010 - 01:00
Ryan report 'highlighted child issues'The publication of the Ryan report last year has helped to significantly raise awareness about the vulnerability of young people…Thu May 20 2010 - 01:00
Fuel prices up 10% this year - AAPetrol prices have risen by almost 10 per cent since January, according to a new survey from AA Roadwatch.Thu May 20 2010 - 01:00
State funding of €13m for parties in 2009Political parties disclosed donations worth €76,617 last year, the lower figures recorded since the law requiring disclosure …Tue May 18 2010 - 01:00
200 new abuse complaints filedThe Catholic Church’s child protection watchdog today urged Archbishop Diarmuid Martin to come forward with any evidence that…Mon May 17 2010 - 01:00
RTÉ names new director of TVRTÉ has appointed Glen Killane to replace Noel Curran as its new managing director of television.Mon May 17 2010 - 01:00
Passport applications backlog easesThe backlog of passport applications that arose following industrial action by civil servants over pay cuts has declined slightly…Thu May 13 2010 - 01:00
New rules due on directors' loansThe Financial Regulator is proposing new rules to cover lending by banks and building societies to directors.Thu May 13 2010 - 01:00
OECD unemployment rate 8.7%Ireland has the third highest rate of unemployment in the OECD, according to new data published today.Tue May 11 2010 - 01:00
Pretax profits up at United DrugHealth services provider United Drug has today reported pre-tax profits of €31Tue May 11 2010 - 01:00
Industrial production volume upThe volume of industrial production during the first quarter was up 15Tue May 11 2010 - 01:00
Aer Lingus passenger traffic fallsAer Lingus saw passenger numbers fall by more than a quarter in April, compared to the same month a year earlier, according to…Mon May 10 2010 - 01:00
New flight restrictions imposedRestrictions on flights have been imposed again at a number of Irish airports because of the volcanic ash cloud.Thu May 06 2010 - 01:00
Beaumont hospital to close 52 bedsBeaumont hospital has said it is to close 52 beds within the next two weeks due to budgetary reasons.Wed May 05 2010 - 01:00
Dáil debates FG pensions motionTaoiseach Brian Cowen reiterated today that he was not in a position to force individuals to give up ministerial pensions.Wed May 05 2010 - 01:00
Visitors to Republic fell 11.6% last year - CSOTHE NUMBER of visitors to the Republic fell by 11Sat May 01 2010 - 01:00
iTunes launches movie service in IrelandApple has today confirmed that internet users in Ireland are now able to rent or buy movies from its popular iTunes store.Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
Protesters against bank bailout will march to Dáil on May 11thA DEMONSTRATION against bank bailouts is to take place at the Dáil on Tuesday, May 11th.Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
IN&M reiterates commitment to APNAPN, Independent News and Media’s Australian associate, has said it expects trading to improve this year and chairman Gavin O…Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
Three firms to create over 100 jobsThree IT-related companies based in counties Carlow, Cork and Galway have today announced new jobs.Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
C&C sells spirits division for €300mDrinks group C&C has agreed to sell its spirits division for €300 million to William Grant & Sons.Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
Visitors to Ireland down 11.6% in 2009The number of visitors to Ireland fell by 11Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
Euro zone consumer prices riseEuro zone inflation rose 1.5 per cent year-on-year in April, up from 1Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
