Infection less likely in Irish hospitalsPatients in Irish hospitals are less likely to contract infections than those in other EU states, according to new research.Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Dwyer crowned king of SoapboxThe rapturous shrieking of schoolgirls pierced the lavish ballroom of Farmleigh House when the 2012 Soapbox Champion was announced…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Irishman killed in Western AustraliaA taxi driver in Western Australia has been charged in relation to the death of an Irish man in Perth early yesterday morning…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Young people of Ireland declare daring strategy to improve state of the nationLegislation for the X case, a referendum on abortion, and a new approach to teaching Irish are among a list of proposals contained…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Resources an issue in 'flawed debate'RTÉ’s managing director of news and current affairs has said a lack of resources could have been a factor in how the format for…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Hospital infections affect one in 20Patients in Irish hospitals are less likely to contract infections than those in other EU member states, according to new research…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
President praises youth declarationLegislation for the X case, a referendum on abortion and a new approach to teaching Irish are among a list of proposals contained…Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
Public transport fares to increaseRail, bus and Luas fare increases are being introduced next month to “protect delivery of services”, according to the National…Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
Fares to increase on CIÉ and LuasRail, bus and Luas fare increases are being introduced next month to “protect delivery services”, the National Transport Authority…Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
Isme calls for more spending cutsThe Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Isme) has called on the Government to increase the ratio of expenditure cuts…Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
TDs positive towards immigrantsA substantial number of TDs support equal access to third level education for the children of immigrants, according to a new …Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Symphysiotomy survivors attend documentary screeningFollowing a difficult labour, Joan O’Connor gave birth to her first child, a girl, in April 1965Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
New film tackles symphysiotomyFollowing a difficult labour, Joan O’Connor gave birth to her first child, a girl, in April 1965Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Library week launched in DublinThe importance of libraries during periods of economic difficulty was underlined today at the launch of a week-long celebration…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
We're not alone in hosting a global homecomingThe Gathering is inspired by similar schemes in Israel, Scotland and India. Have they worked there?Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Wills reveal poignant last wishes of Irish soldiers“In the event of my death,” wrote Patrick Dalton, a driver in the 61st Division Ammunition Column in December 1916, “I wish to…Fri Nov 09 2012 - 00:00
Higgins leads congratulationsIreland: President Michael D Higgins led Irish congratulations to Barack Obama on his re-election to the White House, offering…Thu Nov 08 2012 - 00:00
Trump lays his cards on the table with Twitter rantThe reliability of Twitter is often questioned, but the micro-blogging site has firmly established one fact: Donald Trump is …Thu Nov 08 2012 - 00:00
Children's opinions should be heardYoung people have a right to have their opinions heard on the children’s referendum and other plebiscites that directly affect…Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Trump urges march on WashingtonThe reliability of Twitter is often questioned, but the micro-blogging site has firmly established one fact: Donald Trump is …Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Gathering co-funded 'Last Word' trip to NYThe Gathering part-funded the visit to New York by Today FM’s Last Word programme on which actor Gabriel Byrne lambasted the …Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Higgins leads tributes to ObamaPresident Michael D Higgins today led congratulations to Barack Obama on his re-election to the White House.Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Gathering supporters reject criticismsA claim by former cultural ambassador Gabriel Byrne that the Gathering project is a “scam” was rejected by organisers today…Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Abuse survivors wait decades to reportThe Rape Crisis Network Ireland has called for a Yes vote in the Children’s referendum as new figures reveal the majority of …Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
No campaign bemoans lack of time and resourcesNo alliance: Kathy Sinnott has been involved in a few referendum campaigns during her career but none quite like the children…Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Theft costs retailers €500m a yearEmployers' group Ibec has called on the authorities to implement “the full force of the law” against shoplifters, whom it estimates…Mon Nov 05 2012 - 00:00
Level of calls to emergency services similar to past yearsEMERGENCY SERVICES throughout the State dealt with hundreds of incidents on Halloween night, but said disruption had been consistent…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
No campaigners accused of peddling misinformation on family rightsPARENTS' VIEWS: ORGANISATIONS THAT claim parents will be disempowered by the proposed changes to the status of children in the…Thu Nov 01 2012 - 00:00
No side accused of misinformationOrganisations claiming parents will be disempowered by the proposed changes to the status of children in the Constitution are…Wed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
Teenagers vulnerable to internet tauntingCHILD SUICIDE: THE RECENT deaths by suicide of two teenage girls have thrown the issue of cyber-bullying into stark relief.Wed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
Support services: Helpline numbersIN THE past two years, increasing numbers of people have started to see suicide as a viable solution to problems, the founder…Wed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
More see suicide as 'viable option'In the past two years increasing numbers of people have started to see suicide as a viable solution to problems, the founder …Tue Oct 30 2012 - 00:00
Silent strangers for one spooky nightThe people of Inis Mór take Halloween very seriously, right down to the eerie silenceFri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
Support for Bill giving a year to pay finesOPPOSITION PARTIES and campaign groups have conditionally welcomed the publication of a Bill which will allow people to pay fines…Wed Oct 24 2012 - 01:00
Abbey online: Archive moves from paper to digitalÉAMON DE Valera dominated Ireland’s political stage for decades, but it was another stage that first attracted himTue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Abbey Theatre archive to go onlineAs an orator, Eamon DeValera delivered his speeches with a particular stoicism - a unique style, it seems safe to say, not honed…Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Parent survey for school patronageThe Department of Education will today begin surveying parents to establish which patrons they wish to see operating primary …Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Road safety body wants N plate to be on all-island basisA NEW requirement for drivers with less than two years’ experience to display novice N plates, similar to learner drivers’ L …Sat Oct 20 2012 - 01:00
New drivers to display 'novice plates'New driving laws will see the introduction of an N-plate and a stricter penalty points system for inexperienced drivers.Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Arrests over Limerick burglariesGardaí in Bruff investigating four aggravated burglaries in Co Limerick have arrested three men and a woman.Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Conference to focus on lesbian and gay rightsA EUROPEAN lesbian and gay association conference in Dublin will celebrate lesbian and gay rights in Ireland while drawing attention…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Campaign says home help cuts will cause 'absolute anguish'CUTS TO home help hours will result in premature admissions to nursing homes, longer stays in acute hospitals and “absolute anguish…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Pyrite campaigners demand fundingA campaign group has called on the Government to facilitate upfront funding for homeowners living in pyrite-damaged houses.Thu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Hiqa to inspect residential centres for disabled peopleThe Health Information and Quality Authority expects to start conducting independent inspections of residential centres for people…Thu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Home help cuts causing 'anguish'Cuts to home help hours announced this year by the HSE will result in premature admissions to nursing homes, longer stays in …Thu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
Drug driving tests to be introducedThe new Road Traffic Bill will provide for roadside impairment tests to detect drug driving, the Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar…Wed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
Care centre inspections to begin in 2013The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) expects to start conducting independent inspections of residential centres…Wed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
Science Gallery bets all on risky showIRELAND’S ERSTWHILE elite of bankers and speculators would provide ideal test subjects for one of the four exhibitions that will…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
Four arrested in Crumlin arms seizureGardaí have arrested four men and seized a firearm, a telescopic sight and firearm component parts in an operation in Crumlin…Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
Tallaght deficit 'will not affect patients'The chief executive of Tallaght Hospital has said patients will not be affected by the hospital’s financial difficulties.Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
