Four held, arms seized in Limerick feud inquiryFour men have been arrested in connection with an arms find in Limerick, it emerged this evening.Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Dublin's Mater closes 82 beds in cutbacks planDublin's Mater Hospital has closed 82 beds as part the proposed cutbacks in its service, irelandTue May 13 2003 - 01:00
Report criticises State over emissions and water qualityA European Environment Agency (EEA) report has criticised Ireland's failure to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, the quality …Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Authority warns builders on safety regulationsEight people have died in construction-related accidents so far this year, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) said today.Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Farmers warned to prepare for more competitionThe Taoiseach, Mr Berie Ahern, today warned farmers they needed to prepare for a more competitive environment.Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Martin insists health services in better shape than everThe Minister for Health, Mr Micheál Martin, has defended the nation's health services by saying they were in better shape than…Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Nurses vote for campaign against health cutbacksThe Irish Nurses' Organisation today warned the Government its 28,000 members would lead an all-out public campaign of resistance…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Call made for gardai to be brought under FOIInformation Commissioner Mr Kevin Murphy has called for the gardaí to be made subject to the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Only three speed cameras in operation in StateThere are only three speed cameras in operation at any one time across the State, it was revealed today.Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
New agency to deal with domestic violenceA new agency to deal with the problem of domestic violence was established in Dublin today.Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Martin claims health service not in crisisThe Minister for Health, Mr Micheál Martin, has dismissed suggestions that the health service is in crisis.Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Asthma costs €463m annually, says reportAsthma-related complaints cost the healthcare system an estimated €463 million annually, according to a new study.Tue May 06 2003 - 01:00
Survey shows fall in heroin use in DublinA new survey released today shows a significant decrease in the level of heroin abuse in Dublin.Tue May 06 2003 - 01:00
Liam Cosgrave resigns from Fine Gael partyFormer TD and senator Mr Liam Cosgrave has officially resigned from the Fine Gael party.Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
IHS to meet Martin over Hepatitis C compensationThe Irish Haemophilia Society (IHS) is to meet the Minister for Health to discuss what it says are the "serious and unjust ramifications…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
Hundreds attend soldier's funeral in BallyfermotSeveral hundred mourners attended the funeral this morning of the Dublin-born soldier killed while serving with the British army…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Cullen promises to reward green county councilsThe Minister of Environment, Mr Martin Cullen, today pledged to reward local authorities who were "driving the environmental …Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Survey shows increase in binge drinking and obesityIrish people are drinking more, becoming fatter and doing less exercise according to a major health study published today.Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Harney calls on SF to take 'final step' into democracyProgressive Democrats leader, Ms Mary Harney, has called on Sinn Féin to take "the final, irrevocable step into democratic life…Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Cosgrave accuses Dunlop of lying to tribunalFormer Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave has accused lobbyist Mr Frank Dunlop of lying in his evidence to the Flood tribunal…Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
Flood hears Cosgrave failed to declare Dunlop paymentFormer Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave failed to declare a payment of £2,500 from Mr Frank Dunlop to the Public Offices Commission…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
US airliner lands in Shannon after bomb threatA United Airlines plane en route to JFK Airport in New York from London's Heathrow Airport has been forced to make an unscheduled…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
Cosgrave Dunlop payments were 'legitimate'Former Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave has denied receiving anything other than "legitimate political donations" from lobbyist…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
Cosgrave's lawyers accuse Flood tribunal of biasLawyers for the former Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave have accused the Flood Tribunal of acting unfairly and with bias in…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Cosgrave discussed Carrickmines with Dunlop - FloodThe Flood tribunal heard today how former Fine Gael senator Mr Liam Cosgrave held a number of meetings with lobbyist Mr Frank…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
German software giant creates 350 jobs in GalwayGerman software giant SAP is to expand its operation in the Republic with the creation of 350 new jobs.Tue Apr 01 2003 - 01:00
Doctor tells tribunal Carthy seemed wellThe last doctor to treat John Carthy before his death has told the Barr tribunal that Mr Carthy seemed "quite well" and was looking…Tue Apr 01 2003 - 01:00
Child abuse inquiry criticises Department of EducationThe Department of Education has been severely criticised for the way in which it has dealt with requests from the Laffoy inquiry…Mon Mar 31 2003 - 01:00
Doctor 'surprised' to find Carthy with gun, inquiry hearsThe Abbeylara inquiry has heard how John Carthy's doctor was surprised to find Mr Carthy had a gun on the eve of his fatal shooting…Mon Mar 31 2003 - 01:00
Martin establishes inquiry into Ferns sex abuseThe Minister for Health and Children, Mr Martin, today authorised an inquiry into the handling of allegations of child sex abuse…Fri Mar 28 2003 - 00:00
More power to you, Minister tells islandersThe residents of Inisturk Island were officially wired up today by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr…Fri Mar 28 2003 - 00:00
Dublin's Mater to cut patient intake by 3,200Dublin's Mater Hospital said today it will be forced to reduce its patient admissions this year by 3,200 due to a lack of funds…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
People urged to attend Saturday's anti-war demoThe Irish Anti-War movement today urged people to take to the streets of Dublin this Saturday for a second national demonstration…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
Breast cancer screening to extend nationwideThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, today announced the BreastCheck cancer screening programme would be extended nationwide.Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
NI soccer poisoned by sectarianism - SDLPThe SDLP has condemned Northern Ireland's soccer governing body for continuing to allow the English national anthem be played…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy defends FOI legislation in DailThe Minister for Finance, Mr Charlie McCreevy, today defended the Government's decision to amend the Freedom of Information legislation…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
Itouch restructuring to result in job lossesMobile phone information group iTouch is planning a number of redundancies as part of a restructuring, irelandFri Mar 21 2003 - 00:00
Firms to create 370 jobs in Galway, CorkA US healthcare company is to expand its operation in Galway with the creation of 220 jobs.Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
Dublin incomes 17% higher than State averageAverage disposable income in the Dublin area is 16Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
Report criticises lack of competition in professionsA consultants' report commissioned by the Competition Authority has criticised what it says are anti-competitive practices in…Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy moves to close off tax loopholeA tax loophole on interest paid by individuals on money borrowed to buy a stake in or lend money to a company was today closed…Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
War fallout seen as biggest threat to businessFallout from the potential war in Iraq is the biggest challenge facing Irish businesses over the next six months according to…Tue Mar 18 2003 - 00:00
Green monsters to wreak havoc over weekendGardaí are advising the public not to be alarmed if the Capital's streets turn green and large inflatible beasts are seen stalking…Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Harney attacks peace activists over 'anti-American' stanceThe Tánaiste, Ms Mary Harney, has accused some elements of the anti-war movement in Ireland of stoking up anti-Americanism under…Fri Feb 21 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy had concerns on Church compensationThe Minster for Finance, Mr McCreevy, expressed serious reservations in 2001 about the deal struck between the Government and…Fri Feb 21 2003 - 00:00
Study highlights reasons for fall off in scienceA new study into why there has been such a fall off in the number of students taking science subjects at secondary school level…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Bogus claims costing insurance industry €100mInsurance fraud is costing the industry over €100 million annually, according to the Irish Insurance Federation (IIF).Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Taoiseach says he disagrees with US over resolutionThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, this afternoon, said he disagreed with the United States on the requirement for a second UN Resolution…Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
Law forces suppliers to dispose of electrical goodsConsumers will soon be able to send out-of-service fridges and other electrical goods back to the original supplier free of charge…Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
Poll shows voters disapprove of US troops using ShannonIrish voters strongly disapprove of the use of Shannon Airport by US troops with or without UN backing for military action in…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
