Spar reports increase in turnoverThe convenience retail group Spar Ireland has announced retail sales of €865 million euro for 2003, up 13 per cent on 2002Wed Jun 02 2004 - 01:00
Broker warns on 'squander' of SSIA windfallThere is very real danger that people will "squander" cash windfalls from maturing SSIAs on goods and services that will have…Thu May 13 2004 - 01:00
Cowen condemns intimidation of police boardsThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, has condemned the intimidation of nationalist members of the District Policing Partnership…Thu May 06 2004 - 01:00
AIB admits overcharging customers by €14 millionAllied Irish Bank come under fire by politicians and business groups after it admitted to overcharging foreign exchange customers…Thu May 06 2004 - 01:00
28 to appear at special Clover Hill court sittingAt least 28 people have been arrested and brought to the Clover Hill detention centre where they were due to appear before a …Sun May 02 2004 - 01:00
Ahern, Blair want restoration of Assembly by the AutumnThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern and the British Prime Minister Mr Blair have launched a fresh attempt to restore the political process…Sun May 02 2004 - 01:00
DGN blames Government and Garda for disturbancesThe Dublin Grassroots Network (DGN) this morning laid the blame for last night's disturbances outside the Phoenix Park squarely…Sun May 02 2004 - 01:00
Man (48) charged with murder of boy (12) in KillineyA 48-year-old man has appeared before Dublin District court this afternoon charged with the murder of a boy in south Co Dublin…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Ahern welcomes 'new chapter' in European historyThe Taoiseach Mr Ahern this morning bid a "Cead Mile Failte" to the ten new EU member states and said today marked a new beginning…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
28 to appear at special Clover Hill court sittingAt least 28 people have been arrested and brought to the Clover Hill detention centre where they will appear before a special…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach leads flag-raising ceremonyEU leaders gather at Áras an Uachtaráin this evening in celebration of the the EU's expansion to 25 statesSat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Major growth in urban sprawl around DublinThe urban sprawl in the commuter belt around Dublin has increased dramatically in the past ten years, census figures released…Thu Apr 22 2004 - 01:00
House price rises cause concern for Central BankThe Central Bank this morning expressed its concern about the continuing property boom in the Republic and said a "significant…Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
Pensions fund reports strong growth as markets recoverThe National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF) has benefited further from the recovery in global investment markets and this morning…Tue Apr 20 2004 - 01:00
Major rise in Muslims, Orthodox Christians - censusThe number of Muslims and Orthodox Christians in the Republic has increased significantly over the past ten years while the percentage…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Irish inflation falls to 1.3 per centThe rate of Irish inflation fell in March for the seventh straight month to 1Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
€23 million deal done in Dublin PortDublin Port has reached agreement with one of the largest cruise companies in the world which will see an additional ten giant…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
No bidders yet for $18,000 U2 memorabiliaA collection of rare U2 memorabilia, including the band's first demo-tape and lyrics hand-written by Bono, are being sold on …Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
North America fast-growing market as tourism climbs 5%The number of visitors to Ireland climbed 5 per cent in 2003 amid an increase in tourist numbers from North America.Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Sellafield lacks plan if attacked - MEP DoyleThe Irish and British governments have been condemned for failing to put in place an effective plan to protect people in the …Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
Four 'Real IRA' suspects held after Cork attackGardaí in Cork arrested four men after an attack on a house in an estate in the Little Island area of the county last night.Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
Broadband access 'essential', says Dail committeeAffordable broadband access is essential if Ireland is to successfully meet the challenges of being a knowledge economy, an Oireachtas…Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
Boston Scientific report strong US stent salesBoston Scientific has said its Taxus drug-coated stent has rung up US sales of about $42 million since its launch earlier this…Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
Day takes its place in 'history of infamy' - AznarThe Spanish prime minister, Mr Jose Maria Aznar has called on Spaniards to take to the streets across the country tomorrow in…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Call for Ahern to act on EU Guantanamo inmatesThe Taoiseach was today asked to raise the issue of European nationals imprisoned without trial at Guantanamo Bay at the EU-US…Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Consultants will cooperate only if insurance issue resolvedA hospital consultants' group said this afternoon it was willing to work with the Government in tackling problems within the …Sun Mar 07 2004 - 00:00
Two held in connection with Drogheda stabbingGardai have arrested two people in connection with the investigation into the fatal stabbing of a man in Drogheda last Tuesday…Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Red Cow upgrade gets green lightThe Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, this morning announced that the Government has given the green light for a major upgrade…Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Dublin cabling firm to close with loss of 120 jobsA north Dublin manufacturing company is to close with the loss of 120 jobs it was announced this morning.Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Boston Scientific device gets FDA approvalGalway-based Boston Scientific received a major boost last night when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a device…Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Two men arrested over Williams bomb hoaxTwo men have been arrested in connection with a bomb hoax at the house of journalist Paul Williams late last year.Mon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
Woman held over hoax bomb at reporter's homeGardaí investigating a hoax bomb alert at the home of the journalist Mr Paul Williams have tonight arrested a woman in connection…Fri Feb 13 2004 - 00:00
BoI predicts slowdown in house price risesBank of Ireland is predicting that house price inflation will be 6 per cent for the current year, down from 14 per cent in 2003…Tue Feb 10 2004 - 00:00
Gardai investigate Mullingar crash deathGardai in the midlands have launched an investigation following a fatal car crash near Mullingar last night.Tue Feb 10 2004 - 00:00
Emissions decision 'a licence to pollute'The Green Party has condemned last night's announcement that the State's biggest industries will not have to cut existing levels…Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Decision a 'disaster for consumers' - O'LearyRyanair chief executive Mr Michael O'Leary has described this morning's European Commission decision on subsidies at its hub …Tue Feb 03 2004 - 00:00
Pixies rise from ashes for Phoenix park gigIndie darlings, the Pixies will play their only Irish date in the Phoenix Park on Saturday June 12th as support to the Red Hot…Tue Feb 03 2004 - 00:00
A redesigned stadium promises muchThe redesigned Lansdowne Road which received Government approval today will deliver easier access, improved pitch views, refined…Tue Jan 27 2004 - 00:00
Christmas gives way to winter's cold comfortsAs the memory of a festive Christmas slowly fades, the horror that we remain mired in the depths of a cruel, cruel winter will…Fri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
OECD expresses optimism over Irish economyThe Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has expressed its confidence that the Irish economy will recover…Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
Foot Locker to expand into RepublicThe US retailing giant Foot Locker plans to open 12 shops in the Republic of Ireland over the next three years.Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
Commission meets to discuss budget voteThe European Commission met this morning to work out a response to yesterday's decision by euro zone finance ministers not to…Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy insists pact was not 'stabbed in the back'The Minister for Finance has rejected suggestions that the decision by euro zone ministers to suspend action against Germany…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Household Net access climbs 75% in 3 yearsAn estimated 458,700 households had computers with Internet access in June of this year, reflecting an increase of almost 75 …Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
EU pact seriously undermined - LabourThe EU's Stability and Growth Pact has been seriously undermined following today's suspension of disciplinary action against …Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Everything hunky dory for Largo after Tesco dealA snack-food company in Donegal is to create 28 new jobs after winning a major contract to supply the Tesco supermarket chain…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy issues further warning on benchmarkingThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, this morning insisted that benchmarking pay rises to public servants were dependent on…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
Dail protest after bin campaigner has heart attackAnti-bin-charge protesters will stage a demonstration at the Dáil this afternoon after a campaigner suffered a heart attack in…Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:00
