Pollution from road users almost doublesGreenhouse gas emissions from road users have almost doubled over the last seven years, driving the State's overall emissions…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Support fund for victims of the Troubles establishedA commission has been appointed by the Minister for Justice to administer a support fund for victims of the conflict in Northern…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Labour to launch Oireachtas reform proposalsThe Labour Party is seeking the creation of an office of parliamentary investigator as part of a series of proposals aimed at…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Martin rejects compromise proposals on smoking banAlternatives put forward by publicans to the imminent ban on smoking in the work place are not feasible, the Minister for Health…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Slice of licence fee for commercial broadcastersCommercial operators will be entitled to apply to a licence fee-supported fund for the provision of radio and television broadcasts…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Economy shows signs of returning to growthThe economy is showing signs of returning to growth after slowing to a virtual halt earlier this year, according to the latest…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Vintners threat to withhold VAT a 'disgrace', says AhernThe Taoiseach today described a threat by some publicans to withhold VAT in protest at the impending ban on smoking in the work…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Meteor adds customers in third quarterMobile phone operator Meteor today claimed it added 18,600 customers during the third quarter of 2003, to bring its total number…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Londis to create 600 jobs in 30 new outletsLondis plans to open 30 new outlets over the next 12 months in a move that will create 600 jobs, the company said today in a …Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Aer Rianta seeks 33% rise in Cork chargesPassenger charges at Cork Airport are due to increase by 33 per cent from next year under a plan announced today by Aer Rianta…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Elan says interim results show recoveryElan today revealed interim first-half results showing a 62 per cent drop in the operational losses coupled with a revenue fall…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Daly comments on bin charges rejectedForty eight hours after her release from jail Cllr Clare Daly has sparked a controversy by disputing figures produced by the …Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
Aer Rianta unions plan two-hour work stoppageThe Aer Rianta group of unions will hold a two-hour work stoppage on November 4th in protest at the decision by the Minister …Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
Cod-fishing ban in Irish Sea recommendedIrish fishing industry representatives have disputed a call by scientists for a blanket ban on cod fishing in northern Europe…Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
Councils hope to clear rubbish backlog by weekendCouncils in the greater Dublin area say they hope to have cleared the refuse backlog caused by two days of pickets on waste lorry…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Brennan lays out plans for airport authoritiesThe Cabinet has approved the amending legislation required for the break-up of Aer Rianta and its replacement by three independent…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
UCD students narrowly vote to boycott CokeFifty-nine votes was the margin in favour of banning Coca-Cola products in student union shops in a ballot of students at University…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Concerns over Government's ability to implement HanlyFine Gael has criticised the Hanly report for offering "no realistic solutions on how to handle a pending crisis in the health…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Gardai to take statements on protest incidentGardaí will today take statements from a protester who fell from a local authority lorry as it drove out of a bin depot yesterday…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Local A & E units under threat in Hanly reform planOut-of-hours accident and emergency units and maternity facilities at many local hospitals will be transferred to regional centres…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Shake-up a huge challenge says MartinThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, has admitted he and the Government face a "a huge political challenge" in garnering support…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Chambers seeks rates cap in light of pay dealRises in local authority rates for businesses should be capped at the rate of inflation because the Government is being "irresponsible…Tue Oct 14 2003 - 01:00
Dublin Bus believes motorists switching to busesThe number of private cars entering Dublin city during rush hour decreased significantly between 1997 and 2002, suggesting commuters…Sat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
PDs back ESRI call for worker productivityThe Progressive Democrats have backed a call by the ESRI that improvements in workers' productivity, linked to benchmarking, …Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Waste firm says seven municipal incinerators needed hereSeven municipal waste incinerators need to be in operation in the Republic by 2010 to deal with the growing level of municipal…Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
More than 57,000 clock up penalty pointsMore than 57,000 drivers have incurred penalty points since last November, the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, said this …Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
Four centres proposed in cancer care planThe long awaited report into the siting of radiotherapy services recommends an investment of €300 million in four radiation treatment…Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
'Excuses' must not stop cancer services - FGBudgetary "excuses" must not be allowed to delay the improvements to radiotherapy services in the State recommended in an export…Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
McAleese holds talks with Chinese PresidentThe President Mrs Mary McAleese today held talks with the Chinese President, Mr Hu Jintao on the third day of her official visit…Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
Defence Forces defer industrial action decisionThe Defence Forces has deferred a decision on whether to take industrial action in protest at job losses in the service.Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
Protest delays bin collections in south DublinA protest by anti-bin charge campaigners outside the waste lorry depot in Ballymount in the South Dublin County Council area …Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
Smoking ban will not hurt pub industry, says MartinObjective data shows there is no link between smoking prohibition laws and reduced trade in the hospitality industry, the Minister…Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
Study reveals extent of binge drinking in IrelandMore than half of all nights out by Irish men turn into binge drinking sessions, according to new research published today.Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
Cory to present report to governments tomorrowA report into allegations of police and Garda collusion in six controversial murder cases will be presented to the Irish and …Mon Oct 06 2003 - 01:00
Food authority closes 3 premises in SeptemberThree food businesses were closed by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland during September bringing to 51 the number of enforcement…Mon Oct 06 2003 - 01:00
Fahey to clarify smoking stance after HSA reportMinister for State for labour Mr Frank Fahey has refused to comment further on the proposed workplace smoking ban until the results…Mon Oct 06 2003 - 01:00
Anti-bin charges protesters to picket depotsAnti-bin charges protesters are to picket the four waste lorry depots in the greater Dublin area tomorrow to ask union members…Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
AG's office was excluded in abuse deal talks - McDowellThe Attorney General was excluded from crucial negotiations on the redress scheme for children abused in religious-run institutions…Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
'Criminality' ruled out after Garda weapons findThree gardaí questioned at Dublin Airport following the seizure of non-lethal weapons in their luggage "had no criminal intent…Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor defends himself against accusations of forgeryThere were robust exchanges in the Mahon tribunal this morning as former Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor defended himself against…Fri Sept 19 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor tried to 'distance himself from Czech firm'The former Fianna Fail TD Mr Liam Lawlor attempted to distance himself from ownership of a Czech property company so that he …Fri Sept 19 2003 - 01:00
Luas hampers European car-free day in DublinLuas works in Dublin means the City Council is unable to close any major streets in the capital on European Car-Free Day next…Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00
Bin tax campaigners defiant in face of court orderAnti bin-tax campaigners Deputy Joe Higgins and Cllr Clare Daly today said they will face jail or fines in the High Court tomorrow…Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00
Greens urge Brennan to join two Luas linesThe Minister for Transport must integrate the two Luas lines under construction in Dublin, the Green Party said today.Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00
Solicitor contradicts Lawlor evidence on feesA solicitor today contradicted an assertion by Mr Liam Lawlor that he could not co-operate with orders to the tribunal due to…Wed Sept 17 2003 - 01:00
Tribunal says Lawlor used solicitor to 'shelter' moneyFormer Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor used his solicitor's firm to "shelter" a payment he received from a Dublin property developer…Wed Sept 17 2003 - 01:00
Letter suggested Lawlor did not control companyA letter was written to suggest that Mr Liam Lawlor did not control a Prague-based property investment following a request for…Wed Sept 17 2003 - 01:00
Primary teachers threaten strike over building issuePrimary schools face industrial action after the October mid-term break when a teachers' union will step up its campaign to fast…Tue Sept 16 2003 - 01:00
Irish investment in education low, OECD findsState investment in education as a proportion of gross domestic product is below average compared to more than 40 OECD countries…Tue Sept 16 2003 - 01:00
Government dismisses IRA claim over Louth bodyA claim by the IRA that it supplied new information leading to the discovery of what is believed to be Jean McConville's body…Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
