Cowen says NDP will not go ahead in current formTaoiseach Brian Cowen said today the Government would have to close the gap in the public finances through cutting expenditures…Sat Feb 07 2009 - 00:00
Gang arrested after Dublin robberiesGardai have arrested four men in their thirties following two armed robberies in Dublin last night.Sat Feb 07 2009 - 00:00
Bono's reference to Palestinian dreamDespite the presence of heavyweights from the world of politics and entertainment, the celebration of Barack Obama’s upcoming…Mon Jan 19 2009 - 00:00
Calls for boycott of Israel at Dublin protestAn estimated six hundred people participated in a demonstration against the Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip which has cost …Sat Jan 17 2009 - 00:00
Six Dublin restaurants on leaked Michelin listSix Dublin restaurants have retained their Michelin Stars in the 2009 edition of the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland…Sat Jan 17 2009 - 00:00
Ibec pension proposals draw criticismThe call by employers' group Ibec for changes to public sector pensions as part of any Government cost-saving measures has drawn…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Father of Finglas shooting victim shot twiceGardaí investigating the shooting of a man in his 50s in Finglas last night have recovered a car they believe may be connected…Tue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Firearms recovered in Clondalkin searchGardaí investigating the theft of firearms in a spate of burglaries across the country have uncovered a weapons cache in Dublin…Tue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Pension Fund posts 28% decline in 2008The national pension fund posted a 28 per cent decline this year due to instability in the financial system and the crisis in…Wed Dec 31 2008 - 00:00
€17m allocated for new Munster transfusion centreA blood transfusion centre to cater for the Munster region is to be built at Cork University Hospital following an announcement…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Man questioned over heroin haulA 34 year-old man is still being questioned at Ballyfermot Garda station following the seizure of more than €200,000 worth of…Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
President and Cowen hail Obama election winPresident McAleese and Taoiseach Brian Cowen have led congratulatory messages from Ireland to Barack Obama on his election as…Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
Army makes safe two devices in north DublinGardaí are investigating the discovery of two explosive devices in a north Dublin park late last night.Sun Nov 02 2008 - 00:00
Conditions placed on SF Belfast paradeThe Parades Commission has given the go-ahead to a Sinn Féin parade in Belfast next month planned in protest at a homecoming …Thu Oct 23 2008 - 01:00
Hanafin warned over disability allowance cutThe Government’s decision to disqualify teenagers with disabilities aged 16 and 17 from claiming the Disability Allowance will…Thu Oct 23 2008 - 01:00
Business group critical of levy applicationThe Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Isme), has said the methodology used to apply the 1 per cent income levy …Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
Two arrested at UCD fees protestTwo men have been arrested for public order offences at University College Dublin (UCD) ahead of a scheduled lecture where Minister…Mon Oct 20 2008 - 01:00
Microsoft MD set for Oireachtas Lisbon committeeAn Oireachtas sub-committee on Ireland's future role in the EU is to question Managing Director of Microsoft Ireland, Mr Paul…Mon Oct 20 2008 - 01:00
European Commission to host 'post-Lisbon' debatesThe European Commission is to host a series of public debates on 'key post-Lisbon issues' related to Ireland's relationship with…Sun Sept 28 2008 - 01:00
Man (23) dies in motorcycle crashA 23 year-old man died when his motorcycle was involved in a collision in Co Louth in the early hours of this morning.Sun Sept 28 2008 - 01:00
Man (70) dies in Clare collisionA 70 year-old man died following a two-vehicle collision in Co Clare last night.Sat Sept 27 2008 - 01:00
Man (26) injured in Donegal shootingGardai in Donegal are investigating an incident in the county last night in which a 26 year-old man was shot.Fri Sept 26 2008 - 01:00
'Viable' explosive device made safe in WaterfordA controlled explosion was carried out on a viable explosive device in Waterford City last night.Thu Sept 25 2008 - 01:00
Controlled explosion in Dublin City centrePart of Dublin's north city centre was sealed-off this morning after suspicions were raised that an abandoned vehicle contained…Mon Sept 15 2008 - 01:00
Review of primary schools confirmedTHE DEPARTMENT of Education has confirmed that it will review the process for recognising new primary schools.Mon Sept 15 2008 - 01:00
Plan to review primary schools confirmedThe Deparment of Education confirmed today that it will review the process for recognising new primary schools.Sun Sept 14 2008 - 01:00
Two men injured in north Dublin shootingTwo men are being treated in hospital following a double shooting in north Dublin this morning.Sat Sept 13 2008 - 01:00
Charity welcomes Chernobyl representationsThe Chernobyl Children's Project International (CCPI) has welcomed representations made this week by Minister for Foreign Affairs…Sat Sept 13 2008 - 01:00
Musharraf announces resignation in TV addressPakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, who was facing impeachment by his political rivals, has announced he is to resign after…Mon Aug 18 2008 - 01:00
Woman arrested after Waterford stabbingsAn 18-year-old woman has been arrested following a double stabbing in Waterford City in the early hours of this morning.Mon Aug 18 2008 - 01:00
Severe delays expected as Iarnród Éireann train derailsIarnród Éireann has warned of major delays following a train derailment near Portarlington, Co Laois, this morning.Sat Aug 16 2008 - 01:00
Ó Cuív welcomes 'Éire' on new FAI jerseysMinister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív has welcomed a move by the Football Association of Ireland (…Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
Dawn Farm Foods to carry out 'cleandown' at Co Kildare plantDawn Farm Foods, the company at the centre of an investigation into a food poisoning outbreak, has confirmed that it is temporarily…Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
It's A all the way for identical twinsSISTERS CELEBRATE: IDENTICAL TWINS Clara and Eavan Gleeson (18) were in celebratory mood yesterday morning after receiving their…Thu Aug 14 2008 - 01:00
Diageo rejects IFA criticism on barleyDiageo Ireland has strongly refuted claims by the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) that it has abused its position in the market…Tue Aug 12 2008 - 01:00
Further flooding likely, Met Éireann warnsMet Éireann has issued a weather warning today predicting heavy rain which could lead to flooding in many areas.Mon Aug 11 2008 - 01:00
Department to write to schools after Cork VEC caseThe Department of Education is to write to all of Ireland's same-sex schools following its decision that an all-boys' VEC in …Wed Aug 06 2008 - 01:00
Cowen on first official visit to USTaoiseach Brian Cowen will travel to the United States today for his first official visit since taking office.Tue Jul 15 2008 - 01:00
Minimum wage cut would 'punish the poor'Political parties and unions have criticised a proposal by the Small Firms Association (SFA) to cut the minimum wage by €1 per…Tue Jul 15 2008 - 01:00
Hauliers defer decision on fuel actionRoad hauliers have deferred a decision on whether to stage blockades over high fuel costs.Thu Jul 10 2008 - 01:00
Former minister Séamus Brennan dies aged 60The death has taken place in Dublin of former Fianna Fáíl Government minister Séamus Brennan. He was 60.Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
Tributes paid to 'brilliant strategist' BrennanWarm tributes have been paid to Séamus Brennan who died in the early hours of this morning following a year-long illness.Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
EU emergency measures for fisheries sectorThe European Commission has announced a range of emergency measures for fishermen who have been hardest hit by the fuel crisis…Wed Jul 09 2008 - 01:00
Killer of loyalist leader Billy Wright diesThe man who led an Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) gang of prisoners who shot dead Loyalist Volunteer Force leader Billy…Sat Jun 28 2008 - 01:00
Six escape injury in Dublin attackSix people, including two children, escaped injury when a hand grenade was thrown into a house on the south side of Dublin last…Sat Jun 28 2008 - 01:00
McKenna rejects De Rossa privatisation claimFormer Green MEP and chairperson of the People's Movement Patricia McKenna has rejected a claim by Labour's Pronsias De Rossa…Mon Jun 02 2008 - 01:00
FF to 'redouble' Lisbon Treaty campaign effortWith only eighteen days left before polling day, Fianna Fáil’s Lisbon Treaty referendum campaign director, Foreign Minister Micheál…Sun May 25 2008 - 01:00
President congratulates Munster teamPresident Mary McAlesse has congratulated the Munster rugby team on their victory in Cardiff in the Heineken Cup Final.Sat May 24 2008 - 01:00
Referendum gap narrows to 8 points - pollThe gap between the Yes and No sides in the upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty has narrowed, according to the latest opinion…Sat May 24 2008 - 01:00
'Wrong house' targetted in Dublin bomb attackGardaí have said that the house that the address was not the intended targetSat May 24 2008 - 01:00
