Noonan resigns in FG meltdown as Fianna Fail majority loomsFine Gael's Mr Michael Noonan has resigned as leader after his party's disastrous election results while Fianna Fáil looks set…Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Spring dynasty ends in North Kerry as Dick loses seatThe Spring political dynasty in North Kerry, stretching back nearly 60 years, came to an end this evening as former Labour leader…Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
House of Lords to hear challenge to Trimble electionDemocratic Unionist MP Mr Peter Robinson today welcomed the British House of Lords decision to hear his legal challenge to the…Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Relatives remember Dublin-Monaghan bombingsRelatives of the Dublin-Monaghan bombing victims today marked the 28th anniversary of the attacks.Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Expenses case will not affect election - DempseyA High Court ruling yesterday on the election expenses of outgoing TDs will not affect this election the Minister for Environment…Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Two bodies taken from River Lee in Cork cityGardaí in Cork city are trying to identify two bodies taken from the River Lee earlier today.Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Gardai investigate fire in south Dublin pubGardai are today investigating a fire that destroyed a south Dublin pub early this morning.Fri May 17 2002 - 01:00
Thirty Galway schoolchildren escape fire on busThirty Galway schoolchildren had a narrow escape this morning after the bus on which they were travelling caught fire.Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Ombudsman reports rise in complaints on planningThe failure of local authorities to enforce planning regulations continues to be a major source of public complaint according…Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Returning TDs could face legal challenge after landmark rulingSuccessful candidates in tomorrow’s General Election could find their victories challenged after a landmark ruling by the High…Thu May 16 2002 - 01:00
Sinn Fein does not rule out Fianna Fail approachSinn Féin leader Mr Gerry Adams today rejected the notion Fianna Fáil would under no circumstances seek his party’s support in…Wed May 15 2002 - 01:00
Ahern criticised for failing to act on abortion mandateThe Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) has criticised the Taoiseach for what it says is the failure of the Government to…Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Charity calls for supervision of young offendersChildren’s charity Barnardos has called on any incoming Government to introduce bail-supervision schemes for persistent young…Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Sinn Fein lashes out at Quinn over Le Pen remarksSinn Féin today castigated Mr Ruairi Quinn over remarks he made yesterday in which he likened Sinn Féin to Mr Jean Marie Le Pen…Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Claims of a freeze on CIE funding deniedThe Department of Public Enterprise today dismissed allegations that CIE funding had been frozen and that job cuts were imminent…Mon May 13 2002 - 01:00
Ahern rejects Opposition claims of cronyismThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, tonight faced down Opposition claims of political cronyism over the appointment of one of his friends…Mon May 13 2002 - 01:00
Ahern pressed to explain Farmleigh allegationsOpposition parties have called on the Taoiseach to respond to allegations that he and his partner Ms Celia Larkin apparently …Sun May 05 2002 - 01:00
Harney warns against one-party governmentTánaiste Ms Mary Harney today warned the electorate against giving Fianna Fáil an overall majority saying coalition governments…Sun May 05 2002 - 01:00
Labour accuse FF of 'hypocrisy and double speak'Labour today launched an attack on what it described as the "hypocrisy and double speak of Fianna Fáil".Sat May 04 2002 - 01:00
Greens call for new food-safety departmentThe Green Party wants the responsibility for food safety to be taken away from the Department of Agriculture, saying it is the…Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
SF condemns Government policy on NiceSinn Fein has accused the Government of continuing the process of ratifying the Nice Treaty "in direct defiance of the expressed…Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
Ahern rejects calls for McDaid resignationThe Taoiseach today rejected calls to sack the Minister for Sport and Tourism, Dr Jim McDaid over remarks the Minister made over…Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
PDs support benchmarking, says HarneyProgressive Democrats (PDs) leader Ms Mary Harney said today her party was in favour the benchmarking process for public sector…Thu May 02 2002 - 01:00
Irish unions mark May Day with anti-corruption callIrish Trade Union leaders have called for this year’s May Day to be marked by a demand for an end to political scandals.Wed May 01 2002 - 01:00
Ferris predicted to top poll in Kerry NorthSinn Féin councillor Mr Martin Ferris is poised to top the poll in the Kerry North constituency according to a poll commissioned…Wed May 01 2002 - 01:00
McCreevy challenges Opposition on spendingThe Minister for Finance today challenged the main opposition parties toTue Apr 30 2002 - 01:00
FF deny Stadium Ireland being scaled backFianna Fáil said this evening the party had not scaled back plans for the proposed National Stadium at Abbotstown and remained…Tue Apr 30 2002 - 01:00
Disability groups urge UN to challenge GovernmentIrish disability groups have urged a United Nations committee to "challenge vigorously" the State’s record in treating people…Tue Apr 30 2002 - 01:00
E-voting to be tested in three constituenciesMinister for Environment, Mr Noel Dempsey, today gave the go-ahead for electronic voting to be tested in three constituencies…Mon Apr 29 2002 - 01:00
Adams says SF set for election breakthroughSinn Fein president Mr Gerry Adams said today his party was poised to make a "significant breakthrough" at the upcoming General…Mon Apr 29 2002 - 01:00
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael clash on healthFine Gael today accused the Taoiseach of misleading the public about "the escalating crisis" in the health service.Mon Apr 29 2002 - 01:00
PDs promise compensation to victims of crimeProgressive Democrats leader Ms Mary Harney today pledged to set up a compensation fund for victims of crime if re-elected to…Mon Apr 29 2002 - 01:00
FG’s tax pledge would 'bankrupt the country' - FFFianna Fáil today claimed a pledge by Fine Gael to offer €2 billion in tax cuts would "bankrupt the country".Sat Apr 27 2002 - 01:00
Apple's takeover offer for Aminex lapsesApple Oil & Gas announced today that its offer for the oil production company, Aminex, which is listed on the Irish Stock…Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Charities pay €63m in VAT to governmentIrish charities paid €63 million in VAT to the Government last year, according to their most recent estimates.Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Social partnership vital for prosperity - HarneyThe Tanáiste Ms Mary Harney has said social partnership is vital for our continued prosperity.Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Intel to go ahead with $2.2bn extension of Leixlip plantIntel Ireland is to restart construction on its $2.2 billion Fab 24 facility at its Leixlip, Co Kildare plant.Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
OECD report criticises Irish public financesThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has criticised the deterioration in Irish public finances.Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Ireland in top ten for online government servicesIreland’s online government services are ranked among the top ten in the world according to new study published today.Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
PWC loses AIB contract in Allfirst reviewAIB’s current external auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers will not be reappointed, the bank said today.Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
EU predicts Ireland will top euro zone growth in 2003Ireland’s economy will grow by 3.5 per cent this year according to the European Commission’s spring economic forecast.Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Businesses call for action on cost of insuranceFourteen business organisations, representing 25,000 companies across the State, have come together to press for action on the…Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Labour engage FF in campaign four playFianna Fáil engaged in a spot of pre-election mudslinging today with an attack on what it called Labour’s "basketcase of economic…Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Euro switch ripped off consumers - economistA leading economist has said there is "strong evidence" that some retailers have used the euro changeover to push through price…Tue Apr 23 2002 - 01:00
KPMG-Andersen merger talks making 'progress'Merger talks between KPMG and Andersen in Ireland are said to be making "good progress".Tue Apr 23 2002 - 01:00
Ansbacher criticises use of name in mediaThe persistent reference to Ansbacher in the context of wrongdoing in the Irish media is "prejudicially damaging" to the group…Tue Apr 23 2002 - 01:00
Tyrone taxi driver victim of Republican disputeThe Catholic taxi driver shot dead in Co Tyrone last night appears to have been the victim of an intra-republican dispute, despite…Thu Apr 18 2002 - 01:00
Molloy says nothing 'sinister or dishonest' in his actionsFormer minister of state Mr Robert Molloy said this evening there was nothing "sinister or dishonest" in his actions over the…Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
Adams says SF has target of three seatsSinn Féin President, Mr Adams, said today he hoped Sinn Féin would win at least three seats in forthcoming General Election…Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
Martin and haemophiliac group reach agreementThe Minister for Health, Mr Michael Martin, and the Irish Haemophilia Society (IHS) have reached an agreement over legislation…Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
