Census shows State's population now at 4.2mThe population of the Republic has doubled since 1961 and is now at its higest level since records began in 1861.Wed Jul 19 2006 - 01:00
Report predicts lower growth from 2008The economy will continue to exhibit strong growth rates for the next two years but this will eventually slow near the end of…Wed Jul 19 2006 - 01:00
Nearly 70% of people work in services - studyAlmost seven of every 10 workers in the economy are now employed in the services sector, according to a new Forfás study.Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00
Regulator seeks to allay fears over equity SSIAsThe Financial Regulator has issued a statement concerning equity SSIAs following a spate of calls from holders who are anxious…Mon Jul 03 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí track down car used in Dublin murderGardai at the scene of the shooting at Grattan Wood, Donaghamede last Monday. (Photo: Cyril Byrne)Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Tea's up after drought hits Kenyan cropsThe price of a cup of tea is just one more thing Irish consumers can look forward to paying more for following a surge in the…Wed Jun 21 2006 - 01:00
Ireland losing competitiveness - tourism bodyIreland's cost competitiveness as a holiday destination is being seriously eroded by high VAT rates and recent rises in local…Tue Jun 20 2006 - 01:00
Study finds shortfall in services for abuse victimsA national review of sexual assault treatment services has identified a serious shortfall in the level of services available …Tue Jun 20 2006 - 01:00
New measures to regulate driving instructionUnregistered driving instructors could face fines of up to €1,500 and or six months in prison under new proposals to regulate…Mon Jun 19 2006 - 01:00
Ministers see all-island energy market by 2007Energy ministers north and south of the Border have pledged to put in place legislation to allow for a single electricity market…Mon Jun 19 2006 - 01:00
Ahern delivers oration at Haughey gravesideTaoiseach Bertie Ahern today described the late taoiseach Charles J Haughey as a political leader of "peerless acumen and commanding…Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
One third of births in State outside marriageAlmost one third of all births in Ireland were outside marriage last year, new figures from Central Statistics Office (CSO) show…Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Into criticises Government over class sizesTeachers' union Into has accused the Government of failing in its responsibility to young children by not reducing class sizes…Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
New regional hospital to be built in northeastA new regional acute hospital will be built to serve the northeast region following a recommendation in a report published by…Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
Ahern welcomes new social partnership agreementEmployers, unions and the Government have agreed a new national partnership deal at a meeting of the social partners in Government…Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
New deal to end UK driving licence loopholeA loophole in the law that prevents holders of British driving licences from being taken off the road for offences committed …Thu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00
Ahern 'opposed' to use of nuclear energy in IrelandTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he is "opposed" to nuclear power as a future option for Ireland's energy needs.Thu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00
EU rendition report exonerates Ireland, says RyanFianna Fáil MEP Eoin Ryan says a EU investigation into alleged CIA rendition flights has found no evidence that Irish airports…Thu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00
Gold coins issued to mark Beckett centenaryLimited edition gold and silver coins to mark the centenary of the birth of Samuel Beckett were released by the Central Bank …Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00
Most Childline calls go unanswered - ISPCCThe Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has said that more than 700,000 calls were made to its Childline…Mon Apr 24 2006 - 01:00
Harney defends plans to build private hospitalsTánaiste and Minister for Health, Mary Harney has defended her plan to co-locate private hospitals on the grounds of public hospitals…Fri Apr 21 2006 - 01:00
Drogheda hospital doctor under investigationA senior medical consultant at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda is under investigation after concerns were raised about…Fri Apr 21 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin to proceed with school reports planMinister for Education Mary Hanafin said today she would press ahead with the plan to publish school inspection reports on her…Thu Apr 20 2006 - 01:00
Social housing still falling short, says charitySocial housing is still falling far short of the level required, a leading homeless charity has claimed.Wed Apr 19 2006 - 01:00
Major Irish art auction goes on public viewA significant collection of Irish art goes on public view in Dublin's Merrion Hotel tomorrow prior to being auctioned in London…Wed Apr 19 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin says schools need to be more openMinister for Education Mary Hanafin today said she was worried by reports that some school principals were "subtly" choosing …Wed Apr 19 2006 - 01:00
Biometric passports set to arrive by OctoberPassports issued later this year will have an embedded microchip containing the digitised facial image and personal details of…Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00
Stem-cell breakthrough in treatment of spinal cord injuriesNeurology: A leading British neuroscientist believes he will be in a position to treat patients with spinal cord injuries using…Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00
30% of poorer children not literate - BarnardosOne in three children from disadvantaged areas in Ireland are unable to effectively read or write, a leading children's charity…Tue Apr 11 2006 - 01:00
Seven-year national study of children beginsA study of 18,000 children spanning over seven years was unveiled today by the Minister for Children Brian Lenihan.Tue Apr 11 2006 - 01:00
Up to 10% live in consistent poverty - ESRI reportBetween 8 and 10 per cent of the population are living in consistent poverty, according to a new measure of deprivation devised…Mon Apr 10 2006 - 01:00
Siptu serves Aer Lingus with strike noticeSiptu workers at Aer Lingus today served the company with a protective strike notice which they say will be activated if plans…Wed Apr 05 2006 - 01:00
Three Irish-born writers make Impac shortlistThree Irish-born writers feature on this year's ten-strong shortlist for the Impac literary prize.Wed Apr 05 2006 - 01:00
Truck protest to disrupt Dublin rush hour trafficA protest by hauliers in Dublin City tomorrow morning over the ban on heavy goods vehicles using the outside lane on motorways…Tue Apr 04 2006 - 01:00
New penalty point offences come into forceRoad deaths for the year climbed above 100 today as 31 new penalty point offences came into force.Mon Apr 03 2006 - 01:00
Ahern says law on partnerships 'complex'Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said today the Government was committed to legislating for civil partnerships but warned changing the …Mon Apr 03 2006 - 01:00
Private consortium offers to build children's hospitalA private development consortium has offered to build the proposed new National Children's Hospital on the western outskirts …Wed Mar 29 2006 - 01:00
A&E crisis a 'national emergency' - HarneyMinister for Health Mary Harney says the situation in accident & emergency units across the State needs to be treated as …Tue Mar 28 2006 - 01:00
Road deaths target may not be met - ministerThe target of cutting road deaths to under 300 this year will be difficult to achieve, a Government Minister admitted today.Thu Mar 23 2006 - 00:00
McDowell scorned for offering to interpret figuresMichael McDowell has been accused of acting like a minister of information after he issued a letter to TDs accusing Fine Gael…Thu Mar 23 2006 - 00:00
Consumers shape Coughlan's vision for agricultureA new national plan for agriculture will prioritise the role of food safety and attempt to create a more consumer-focused outlook…Wed Mar 22 2006 - 00:00
Rabbitte says 'Prime Time' bowed to McDowellLabour leader Pat Rabbitte has accused RTE of allowing the Minister for Justice Michael McDowell a political platform without…Wed Mar 22 2006 - 00:00
McDowell fails to convince gardai on reserve planMinister for Justice Michael McDowell has failed to convince rank-and-file gardaí on the merits of establishing of a Garda reserve…Wed Mar 22 2006 - 00:00
McDowell withdraws remark linking Greens to riotsMinister for Justice Michael McDowell has withdrawn remarks he made in Dáil linking the Green Party to the recent Dublin riots…Tue Mar 21 2006 - 00:00
Call for State to recruit more staff from minority groupsSpecial measures should be taken to recruit and retain members of minority ethnic communities to posts within the State, it was…Tue Mar 21 2006 - 00:00
Government allowing exploitation - SiptuSiptu claimed today the Government was letting bad employers exploit migrant workers and build a society "steeped" in racism.Tue Mar 21 2006 - 00:00
Extra capacity needed for A&E, says SiptuSiptu says additional capacity and targeted initiatives to speed up patient discharge are needed to deal with overcrowding in…Mon Mar 20 2006 - 00:00
MEP calls for minister for minority integrationA ministerial portfolio to oversee the integration of the ethnic minorities into Irish society needs to be established, Fianna…Mon Mar 20 2006 - 00:00
McDowell brings in provisions for Garda reserveLegal provisions for the establishment of new Garda reserve force were enshrined in law today by the Minister for Justice, Equality…Fri Mar 10 2006 - 00:00
Average house price for first-time buyers hits €250,000The average price of a house for first-time buyers has passed the quarter of a million mark for the first time, according to …Tue Feb 28 2006 - 00:00
