Number of farm deaths doubles in 2008The number of deaths that have occurred on farms this year is almost double that of 2007, new figures show today.Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
Cowen 'confident' of pig processing agreementTaoiseach Brian Cowen said he remains confident of reaching agreement with the owners of pig processing plants over their demands…Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
GE Money to cut 80 jobs in Dublin and ShannonGE Money is to cut 80 jobs in Dublin and Shannon, the firm announced today.Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
Chaplains raise concerns over prison overcrowdingOvercrowding has become such an issue in Irish prisons that as many as five men can be locked in one cell at Mountjoy for up …Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
Over 2,000 preventable child deaths every day - WHOMore than 2000 children die every day as a result of unintentional or accidental injuries, according to a new report by the World…Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
Over 150 jobs to go at Dublin airport companyOver 150 staff are set to lose their jobs after Aviance, a firm which looks after ground handling and maintenance operations …Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Farmers urge consumers to continue buying beefFarmers' organisations have called on consumers to continue buying beef after the Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety…Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
One in five has tried cannabis, study showsMore than a fifth of Irish people have tried cannabis, according to new figures released today.Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Festive chefs warn against cooking dangersIrish households have been warned of the dangers of not cooking food properly in the run up to Christmas Day.Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Traveller suicides up to five times national rateThe rate of suicide among Travellers is up to five times that of the rest of the population, according to a new study published…Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Majority of retail workers report abuse by publicStressed shoppers have been called upon to respect retail workers in the run up to Christmas after a new survey revealed that…Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Aer Lingus cabin crew vote in favour of agreementMembers of Impact trade union at Aer Lingus have voted in favour of the redundancy deal agreed at the Labour Relations Commission…Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Depression, loneliness cited by callers to rural helplineAlmost half of all callers to a helpline for people living in rural communities in Cork and Kerry expressed feelings of depression…Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Report shows Haulbowline site is safeThe investigation into the dangers posed by waste material from the former Irish Ispat plant at Haulbowline in Cork Harbour has…Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Gormley to attend climate conference in PolandMinister for the Environment John Gormley will be arriving in Poznan in Poland later this week to take part in the UN climate…Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Pig processors seek aid amid hundreds of job cutsNearly 1,400 workers at meat processing plants around the country have been put on protective notice following the recall of …Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Sentenial creates 70 jobs in KildareSOFTWARE development company Sentenial is to create 70 jobs in Maynooth, Co Kildare, as part of a €15 million investment plan…Sat Dec 06 2008 - 00:00
Limerick gangs activities curtailed, says AhernAlthough criminal gangs based in Limerick continue to be active, their ability to act has been curtailed due to increased Garda…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Reward offered for information on Dublin assaultA €10,000 reward has been offered as part of an investigation into an attack on a woman in Dublin in October.Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
RSA warns against buying mini-motorbikesParents have been advised against buying mini-motorised vehicles such as quadbikes, mini-motorbikes and scooters as Christmas…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Number of new cars sold falls 56 per centThe number of new cars sold last month was down 55Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Midlands, south east population set to growThe midlands and south east regions are expected to experience strong population growth over the coming years, while the population…Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
RTÉ digital radio services to beginSix new radio stations are set to go live from tomorrow with the introduction of RTÉ's digital radio services.Sun Nov 30 2008 - 00:00
Gilmore calls for ban on house repossessionsHouse repossessions should be off-limits for at least two years in order to help beleaguered homeowners cope during the recession…Sat Nov 29 2008 - 00:00
Almost £1m paid in NI discrimination casesClose to £1 million was paid out to people alleging discrimination in Northern Ireland in the year to the end of March, according…Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
Mortgage growth at 22-year lowNew figures from the Central Bank show that the growth in residential mortgage lending fell to 7Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
Irish authorities get 75 calls on Mumbai attacksUp to 75 people have been in touch with the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin and the Irish Embassy in New Delhi concerned…Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
Homophobic bullying concern for schools, report findsHomophobic bullying and name calling is an area of concern for many schools, according to a new report launched today.Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
New route saves 30 jobs at Aer ArannAer Arann has announced that 30 jobs have been saved at the airline due to the introduction of a new Isle of Man service.Thu Nov 27 2008 - 00:00
Martin condemns Mumbai terrorist attacksMinister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has today condemned the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.Thu Nov 27 2008 - 00:00
McGrath seeks investigation into assault trialFollowing his acquittal yesterday on charges of assaulting a teenager in 2006, Fianna Fáil TD Mattie McGrath has today written…Wed Nov 26 2008 - 00:00
Increased demand for services, reports homeless charityFocus Ireland, an organisation which works with homeless people throughout the country, has reported a sharp rise in the number…Wed Nov 26 2008 - 00:00
Visitor numbers to Ireland to fall by 3 per centThe number of visitors to Ireland is expected to decline for the first time in seven years this year, Tourism Ireland said today…Wed Nov 26 2008 - 00:00
Gun, ammunition seized during Limerick raidA gun and ammunition have been seized by gardaí in Limerick today as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Shane…Wed Nov 26 2008 - 00:00
240 jobs to go in Limerick, Kilkenny and GalwayOver 200 jobs are to be lost in parts of Limerick, Kilkenny and Galway, it was announced today.Wed Nov 26 2008 - 00:00
Public encouraged to assist older peopleMembers of the public have been called upon to volunteer to carry out odd jobs and put up decorations and for elderly people …Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Additional funds sought for Special OlympicsThe organisation behind the Special Olympics has warned it may have to curtail its programme of sports training and competition…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
New anti-drink driving campaign beginsThe country’s biggest ever anti-drink driving campaign has been announced today in a bid to reduce the number of deaths on Irish…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Queen's to re-name theatre in honour of FrielQueen's University Belfast is to honour the acclaimed playwright Brian Friel by re-naming its theatre and research centre after…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Government action urged over obesity report findingsThe Government has been urged to take immediate action to tackle the problem of obesity after a new study published today, shows…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Unemployment described as a 'national crisis'The loss of 27,000 jobs in the construction sector over the past year is directly due to the policies promoted by Taoiseach Brian…Fri Nov 21 2008 - 00:00
Young people positive about science benefits - studyYoung people in Ireland are more positive about the benefits that science and technology can bring than many of their counterparts…Thu Nov 20 2008 - 00:00
Just one in three with disability employed - OECDOnly one out of three people with a disability in Ireland is in employment and those with disabilities are more likely to experience…Thu Nov 20 2008 - 00:00
Health unions offer help to save vaccine programmeIreland's three main health service unions told Health Service Executive (HSE) management today they want to help find ways to…Thu Nov 20 2008 - 00:00
CAP reforms draw criticism from farmers' unionsFarmers' unions have described the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) reforms agreed overnight as a "death warrant" for their members…Thu Nov 20 2008 - 00:00
Call for sex offender rehab programme overhaulThe way sex offenders are rehabilitated in prisons needs to be radically overhauled, the Labour Party said today.Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Irish addresses included on leaked BNP listThree people living in Ireland are among 12,000 individuals included on a list of members of the far-right British National Party…Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Payment-security insufficient on many websites - surveyConsumers have been warned about identity theft and fraud today in the run-up to Christmas after a study found that online payment…Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Rise in numbers seeking help for abuseNearly 1,700 people sought counselling at centres run by Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI), last year.Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Mother of Shane Geoghegan to appear on TV appealThe mother and girlfriend of Shane Geoghegan will for the first time discuss how the murder has affected them when they appear…Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
