Minister O'Rouke confident in Aer Lingus planThe Minister for Public Enterprise today said she remained confident Aer Lingus would draw up measures to guide it through an…Mon Sept 17 2001 - 01:00
Increased surveillance results in higher BSE figuresThe Department of Agriculture said today that despite the high level of BSE cases compared to last year the underlying trend …Mon Sept 17 2001 - 01:00
Staff at New York consulate increasedThe workforce at the Irish Consulate in New York has been substantially increased this evening as extra officials fly in to compliment…Sat Sept 15 2001 - 01:00
Woman charged over fatal stabbing in KildareA woman was charged today in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Kilcock man yesterday.Sat Sept 15 2001 - 01:00
Garda raid on illegal distillery in MonaghanA huge illegal distillery in County Monaghan has been discovered in a joint operation between Gardaí and Customs officials.Fri Sept 14 2001 - 01:00
Aer Lingus cancels all transatlantic flightsAll Aer Lingus transatlantic flights today have been cancelled while the airline awaits instructions on new security measures…Fri Sept 14 2001 - 01:00
Firemen give wreath in support of US colleaguesThe National Fire Brigade this afternoon presented the US Ambassador to Ireland with a wreath as a measure of their support for…Fri Sept 14 2001 - 01:00
Church, political leaders remember US victimsA heartfelt rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" received warm applause from a large crowd gathered outside the Pro-Cathedral…Fri Sept 14 2001 - 01:00
Tears and shock as Irish people remember US victimsThey came in their hundreds. Since 7 aFri Sept 14 2001 - 01:00
Alleged donation to Burke discussed at FloodConfusing references to an alleged £60,000 donation to former minister Mr Ray Burke dominated this morning's proceedings at the…Thu Sept 13 2001 - 01:00
Tears and shock as Irish people remember US victimsThey came in their hundreds. Since 7 aThu Sept 13 2001 - 01:00
Shortage of psychiatric hospital beds - reportThe number of beds available for residential and long-stay psychiatric patients in most hospitals does not meet requirements, …Wed Sept 12 2001 - 01:00
Taoiseach declares Friday national day of mourningThe Taoiseach has declared a national day of mourning this Friday for the victims of the US terrorist attacks.Wed Sept 12 2001 - 01:00
Rail project costs review not over, inquiry toldConsultants were not asked to complete a CIÉ-commissioned report into the rising cost of a rail-signalling project following …Mon Sept 10 2001 - 01:00
Man due in court over body found in suitcaseA 28-year-old man is to appear in a Dublin court tomorrow charged in connection with death of a Romanian man whose body was found…Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
Man remanded over alleged money scamA man was remanded in custody in Dublin District Court this morning charged with allegedly obtaining money under false pretences…Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
Four refused bail in credit card scam caseFour of the eight people accused of running a bank-card cloning scam have been refused bail at the Dublin District Court.Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
Chinese Premier ends four-day Irish visitThe Chinese Premier, Mr Zhu Rongji, will conclude his four-day visit to Ireland with a ceremonial farewell at Dublin Airport …Wed Sept 05 2001 - 01:00
Man charged with possessing £0.5m of heroinA man was today charged with the possession of three kilos of heroin in Dublin’s District Court.Wed Sept 05 2001 - 01:00
Eight remanded on credit card fraud chargeEight people charged after credit card cloning equipment was seized in Dublin yesterday have been remanded in custody pending…Wed Sept 05 2001 - 01:00
Chinese Premier admits civil rights ‘shortcomings’Irish people have a limited understanding of China’s human rights policy, Chinese Premier Mr Zhu Rongji said this morning on …Tue Sept 04 2001 - 01:00
Cambridge Technology cuts Dublin staffE-business solutions company Cambridge Technology confirmed today it is to cut its Dublin workforce by more than 40 per cent.Tue Sept 04 2001 - 01:00
Twenty-two RUC hurt in north Belfast riotsOvernight rioting between loyalists and nationalists in three areas of north Belfast has left 22 RUC officers injured.Tue Sept 04 2001 - 01:00
Fine Gael unveils support package for elderlyA multi-million pound package of measures to encourage an active retirement for the elderly was promised today by Fine Gael.Tue Sept 04 2001 - 01:00
Redmond corruption case to start next monthFormer assistant Dublin city and county manager Mr George Redmond, who faces corruption charges, was today further remanded on…Tue Sept 04 2001 - 01:00
Zhu says China does not have poor human rights recordChinese Premier Mr Zhu Rongji has said suggestions China has a poor human rights record are an unfounded assertion.Mon Sept 03 2001 - 01:00
Ireland signs cultural agreement with ChinaIreland and China this morning signed an agreement on cultural co-operation that paves the way for study visits and cultural …Mon Sept 03 2001 - 01:00
Body of missing man found near Achill IslandThe body of a man who went missing from a trawler was found close to Achill Island in Co Mayo early this morning.Fri Aug 31 2001 - 01:00
Gardai injured after Sligo ramming incidentTwo gardaí were injured in Sligo after their patrol car was repeatedly rammed by a four-wheel drive vehicle this morning.Fri Aug 31 2001 - 01:00
Two men charged over Thailand tourist attackTwo local men have been charged today over the sexual assault of an Irish and English woman on the Thai resort island of Koh …Fri Aug 31 2001 - 01:00
Ten hurt in Kilkenny train station accidentNine of the ten people injured in Kilkenny Station this afternoon in a collision between a train engine and its carriages have…Fri Aug 31 2001 - 01:00
IBEC criticises Government's childcare strategyThe Government’s childcare strategy was today described as a shambles by IBEC.Thu Aug 30 2001 - 01:00
Government confirms Nigerian asylum dealThe Government today described as "unfounded" the suggestion that Ireland would pay Nigeria £8Thu Aug 30 2001 - 01:00
NTL launches digital television serviceNTL today launched a limited digital television service for Dublin customers in certain areas and confirmed homes in Galway and…Wed Aug 29 2001 - 01:00
Dublin building workers join safety marchHundreds of building workers marched through Dublin this morning to protest against the high level of deaths and injuries in …Wed Aug 29 2001 - 01:00
Aer Rianta to appeal regulator's rulingAer Rianta is to appeal against yesterday's rejection of its investment plans by the airport regulator.Tue Aug 28 2001 - 01:00
Cognotec announces 30 job cuts in Dublin baseDublin-based financial software firm Cognotec today announced it was cutting 30 jobs.Tue Aug 28 2001 - 01:00
Dublin airport landing charges to fall by 5%Landing charges for airlines using Dublin Airport will fall by 5 per cent, it was announced this afternoon.Mon Aug 27 2001 - 01:00
Government warns of foot-and-mouth threatThe Government today urged caution over foot-and-mouth following reports of fresh outbreaks in Britain.Mon Aug 27 2001 - 01:00
Three arrested after shooting incident in DublinThree men were arrested in connection with a shooting in Dublin this morning in which five young people were injured.Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
Baltimore Technologies to cut more than 600 jobsBaltimore Technologies this morning announced over 600 job cuts, with 30 of those to come in its Dublin office.Wed Aug 22 2001 - 01:00
Ireland receives £2m FMD compensationIreland will receive euro 2.7 million (£2.12 m) under a scheme for foot-and-mouth compensation from the European Commission.Thu Aug 16 2001 - 01:00
Locals seek funds to oppose Meath incineratorA public meeting in Drogheda has called for the establishment of a £150,000 campaign fund to oppose an incinerator planned for…Fri Aug 10 2001 - 01:00
St James's intensive care unit to reopenSt James’s Hospital will reopen its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) today following a superbug outbreak last week which led to a ban…Tue Aug 07 2001 - 01:00
Six western islands to get electricity supplySix more islands off the west and northwest coast will receive electricity within eighteen months, it was announced today.Fri Aug 03 2001 - 01:00
SF expresses concern over demilitarisation planSinn Féin has expressed concern at a lack of concrete proposals on demilitarisation in the peace plan presented by the two government…Fri Aug 03 2001 - 01:00
1,700 children waiting for social work servicesMore than 1,700 children are waiting for social work services because of a shortage of qualified staff.Thu Aug 02 2001 - 01:00
Health Boards want asthma drugs on medical cardAsthma-sufferers could be among those to benefit if a proposal by the State's health boards to widen the list of drugs available…Thu Aug 02 2001 - 01:00
Raiders rob women in investment schemeArmed raiders stole a large sum of money from a group of Dublin women holding a meeting of a private investment scheme last night…Thu Aug 02 2001 - 01:00
