Number of tax returns filed online up 8.6%The number of income tax returns filed online rose 8.6 per cent this year, according to new figures released by Revenue.Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
DUP, Sinn Féin reach deal on devolution of powersFirst Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness confirmed today they have brokered a deal to stabilise…Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
Northern Ireland agreement welcomedTaoiseach Brian Cowen welcomed today's deal to stabilise the North's power-sharing government.Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
One in four adults using medication - studyOne in every four adults is taking medication prescribed by their doctor, a new survey has found.Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
Drugs, firearms, dogs seized in Dublin searchDrugs and a firearm were seized in Dublin yesterday by gardaí in TallaghtTue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
Government in talks on retaining EU commissionerThe Government is in talks with other European Union member states about retaining an Irish commissioner, Minister for Foreign…Mon Nov 17 2008 - 00:00
Women key to lasting peace solutions - RobinsonIf more women were involved in peace negotiations, the chances of arriving at lasting solutions would be greater, former president…Mon Nov 17 2008 - 00:00
FG accuses Government of 'letting country down'The Government "has led the country down a path which has sapped the strength of what was the pride of Europe," Fine Gael deputy…Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
Freedom to travel seen as top EU benefit, says reportOVER HALF of European citizens value the ability to travel and work in other member states above other benefits usually associated…Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
Bono, Morrison included in best singers pollVan Morrison and U2 lead singer Bono have both been included in Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, poll which …Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Dalkey students make light work of world recordStudents from Loreto Abbey secondary school in Dalkey assisted in setting a new world record today when they helped to build …Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Mobility 'main benefit of EU membership' - studyOver half of European citizens value the ability to travel and work in other member states above other benefits usually associated…Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
No magic solution to end gang problem - AhernThere is no magic solution which will end the problems associated with criminal gangs in Ireland, Minister for Justice Dermot…Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Irish healthcare system rated 15th in EuropeIreland is now ranked as having the 15th most consumer-friendly healthcare system in Europe, up one place on last year, according…Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Women underestimate heart disease risks - surveyAlthough twice as many women die each year from heart disease than from all cancers combined, many of them do not see it as a…Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Ireland improves gender gap ratingIreland is ranked eighth in the world in terms of closing the gender gap between men and women, according to a study released…Wed Nov 12 2008 - 00:00
Balanced needed on immigration - LenihanA balanced approach to immigration needs to be adopted to avoid sensationalising it, Minister for Integration Conor Lenihan said…Wed Nov 12 2008 - 00:00
Cowen accuses Kenny of 'emotional blackmail' over vaccineCervical cancer screening provides better cover than a vaccination programme, Taoiseach Brian Cowen claimed today in the Dáil…Wed Nov 12 2008 - 00:00
Fine Gael seeks emergency Dáil debateFine Gael called for an emergency Dáil debate on gangland violence this afternoon in the wake of the murder of Shane Geoghegan…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
Anti-drug dealing line opened in north DublinMore than 60 per cent of people living in selected parts of Dublin and Kildare believe that drugs are the biggest social problem…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
35 high-tech jobs announced for BrayUp to 35 new high-tech jobs are to be created as part of a €2Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
Cowen rejects criticism on cost of media-monitorsTaoiseach Brian Cowen today rejected the suggestion that the Government's use of an in-house communications unit which is used…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
Equality body warns on impact of Budget cutsThe Equality Authority today warned it may not be able to effectively carry out all its duties due to cuts announced in the recent…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
Dissidents co-operating with each other more, says IMCDissident republican groups in the North have turned their efforts to trying to kill PSNI officers, according to the twentieth…Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
Enright, O'Connor make Impac longlistTwo Irish novelists have been nominated for the world’s richest literary prize, the 2009 International Impac Dublin Literary …Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
Relatives responsible for most elder abuseOver half of all cases of abuse of elderly people are committed by a family member, figures released today have shown.Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
Elderly driver forces car hire firm to change ageist policiesA man in his 70s has won a settlement forcing a car rental hire firm to scrap extra charges imposed on older drivers.Fri Nov 07 2008 - 00:00
Drugs death-rate fourth-highest in Europe - reportAlmost 2,500 people died from drug abuse and overdosing in the State between 1998 and 2005 - the fourth highest rate in Europe…Thu Nov 06 2008 - 00:00
Consumer agency to investigate fuel pricesThe National Consumer Agency said today it is carrying out a price survey on the cost of fuel following reports that motorists…Mon Nov 03 2008 - 00:00
World poverty stone unveiled in DublinA commemorative stone to mark International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been unveiled in Dublin today.Fri Oct 17 2008 - 01:00
Lenihan 'cheerleader for banks', Burton tells DáilMinister for Finance Brian Lenihan was accused today of being “little more than a cheerleader for the banks” during the Dáil …Fri Oct 17 2008 - 01:00
New community grants awards scheme launchedA new all-island award scheme to grant aid to community organisations groups serving people with special needs has been launched…Thu Oct 16 2008 - 01:00
Rise in number of people in public sector jobsThe Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Isme), has called on the Government to cut up to 30,000 public sector jobs…Thu Oct 16 2008 - 01:00
Paddy Power pays out early on Obama victoryThe general public may still be weighing up who came off best in the concluding US presidential debate last night but Irish bookmaker…Thu Oct 16 2008 - 01:00
Overseas trips rise 3.7 per cent in AugustEconomic uncertainty has failed to quench people's thirst for travelling overseas with new figures showing that the number of…Thu Oct 16 2008 - 01:00
Striking Mount Carmel staff agree proposalsCatering staff at Mount Carmel who have been on strke for the past week over plans by the private hospital to outsource its catering…Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
Siptu condemns 'crude' income levyThere was a mixed reaction to today’s Budget from employers groups and unions.Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
Drogheda A&E reopens to patientsOur Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has reopened to accident and emergency patients after management at the hospital last…Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
HSE to restore wholesale rate for pharmacistsThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has said it will restore the full margin it pays to pharmacists for wholesale services following…Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
Budget will 'turn recession into depression'POLITICAL REACTION: Fine Gael deputy leader and spokesman on finance Richard Bruton said this evening the Budget announced …Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
Helicopter hit lamppost before Meath crashA preliminary report on what caused a Sikorsky helicopter to crash and burst into flames in the car park of a secondary school…Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
Hearing loss risk from iPodsLISTENING TO personal music devices such as iPods at high volume over a long period can permanently damage hearing, according…Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
Interest groups' reaction to Budget 2009Below is a selection of reaction from various groups to Budget 2009.Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
72% want improvements in Garda serviceMost people remain satisfied with the service provided by the gardai but as many as 72 per cent of respondents to a new survey…Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
Minister opens new rail station in ClondalkinA new train station serving commuters from the Clondalkin and Fonthill areas of Dublin has been officially opened by Minister…Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
New skin cancer clinic opens at CUHA new clinic which aims to improve detection of cancerous moles has opened at Cork University Hospital (CUH).Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
8 in 10 employees afraid of losing their jobsAhead of the country's toughest Budget in 20 years nearly 80 per cent of employees have said they fear that their jobs are not…Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
Study confirms dangers of portable music playersListening to personal music devices such as iPods at high volume over a long period can permanently damage hearing, according…Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
ACC to close branches, EBS withdraws tracker productsACC Bank said today it is to close seven of its branches and withdraw cash services from all of its outlets.Mon Oct 13 2008 - 01:00
Siptu set for LRC talks over Mount Carmel disputeSiptu said today it has accepted an invitation to attend the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) on Monday to try end the strike…Fri Oct 10 2008 - 01:00
