Meath East poll set for March 27thThe Meath East byelection to fill the seat of the former minister of state Shane McEntee is to be held on Wednesday March 27th…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Alfie Byrne artefacts given to museumA collection of 4,000 personal items belonging ten times lord mayor of Dublin Alfie Byrne has been officially given to the Little…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Seven complaints against TV3 upheldTV3 is “reviewing” with its editorial team the seven complaints against it which have been fully and partially upheld by the …Fri Mar 01 2013 - 00:00
Complaints over TV3 shows upheldA complaint about broadcaster Vincent Browne referring to Israel as the “cancer in foreign affairs” on his late night TV3 show…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
App to check taxi details launchedA smartphone app to help taxi passengers feel safer on their journeys has been released by the National Transport Authority today…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Day-Lewis not only Irish Oscar hopeBest actor nominee for Lincoln, Daniel Day-Lewis, is not the only Irish hope for Oscar Glory at tonight’s Academy Awards.Sun Feb 24 2013 - 00:00
Timeline2010 Government commits to paying €31 billion to Anglo- and rish Nationwide in the form of promissory notes as part of recapitalisation…Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
One in 12 women in laundries came from justice systemSome 8.1 per cent of the women and girls who entered the Magdalene laundries were referred there from the criminal justice system…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Requests to extend mandate deniedThe interdepartmental committee did not have the “discretion” to extend its mandate beyond the included 10 Magdalene laundries…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Promissory notes timelineBelow is a timeline of events relating to the Government seeking a deal on promissory notes used to bail out Anglo Irish Bank…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
MEPs approve fisheries policy reformMembers of the European Parliament have backed a major reform of the EU’s fisheries policy in a move which seeks to restore fish…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
State had 'significant' role in Magdalene laundry referralsSome 10,000 women and girls entered Magdalene laundries since 1922 with more than a quarter of referrals made or facilitated …Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Government on track to register 80% of septic tanks as deadline closesThe Department of the Environment said it was confident that 80 per cent of septic tank owners would register with the Government…Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Final day to register septic tanksThe Department of the Environment is confident it will achieve an 80 per cent level of septic tank registrations as the deadline…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Final day to register septic tanksThe Department of the Environment is confident it will achieve an 80 per cent level of septic tank registrations as the deadline…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Ibec warns of 'massive economic implications' for RepublicBUSINESS REACTION: Any shift in Britain’s relationship with the EU could have “massive economic implications” for the Republic…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Judge no stranger to controversyProfile: As presiding judge in the Central Criminal Court Mr Justice Paul Carney is no stranger to controversy, dealing as he…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Bill to introduce taxi 'demerit' systemTaxi drivers who overcharge and take longer routes than necessary could have their licences suspended under a Bill before Seanad…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Concern for Irish economy in UK exitAny shift in Britain’s relationship with the EU could have “massive economic implications” for Ireland, the Irish Business and…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Irish film wins Sundance awardAn animated Irish short which last night won a prize at the Sundance Film Festival was made as “pure propaganda” for people to…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Committee to invite social media firmsRepresentatives of Twitter, Facebook and Youtube are to be invited to appear before an Oireachtas committee investigating abuses…Wed Jan 16 2013 - 00:00
Over 60% of septic tanks registeredOver 60 per cent of septic tank owners have registered for the Government charge with two weeks left until the deadline, Minister…Wed Jan 16 2013 - 00:00
Kenny 'confident' of promissory notes dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny has reiterated his confidence in getting a deal on promissory notes before the end of March.Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach 'confident' of debt dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny has reiterated his confidence in getting a deal on promissory notes before the end of March.Sun Jan 13 2013 - 00:00
Seven rescued off Dún LaoghaireSeven people have been rescued uninjured after a fire on board a yacht in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin this afternoon.Sat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
Going out: Something for the weekendTickets are still available for the final event of the arts-based mental health festival First FortnightSat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
Two gardaí injured in Dublin crashTwo gardaí were injured after a Garda van crashed into a parked Dublin Bus early this morning.Sat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
At least 60 rape victims carried baby to termAlmost a fifth of women and girls who became pregnant from rape had abortions, while two-thirds brought a baby to full term, …Fri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
Toy show tops most watched listChristmas, children, crime and Croatia dominated the most-watched programmes of 2012, which saw December’s Late Late Toy Show…Fri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
Rugby dominates weekend eventsIt's a crucial weekend for provincial Irish rugby which is set to dominate the weekend's events, but for non-sporting fans a …Fri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
19% pregnant rape victims had abortionsAlmost a fifth of women and girls who became pregnant from rape had abortions, newly released 2011 figures on survivors who attended…Thu Jan 10 2013 - 00:00
Snowfall 'possible' on higher groundChildren wishing for a snow day as they returned to school this week, look set to be disappointedThu Jan 10 2013 - 00:00
Bank debt decision needed for bailout exit, says KennyAn EU decision on promissory notes and bank debt is needed for Ireland to “successfully exit” the EU/IMF bailout programme this…Thu Jan 10 2013 - 00:00
Shatter plays down Garda cutsMinister for Justice Alan Shatter today said there was “no reality or possibility” that An Garda Síochána would be forced to …Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Warning ahead of looming cold snapAfter a very mild start to the New Year temperatures are set to plummet as low as -3 degrees tonight, Met Éireann has forecast…Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Gardaí 'prepared' for loyalist marchGardai will be "prepared for any eventuality" that arises during a loyalist protest in Dublin on Saturday, Minister for Justice…Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Revenue to estimate property taxRevenue is to send homeowners an estimated value of their home and property tax due, in letters to be issued in the coming weeks…Mon Jan 07 2013 - 00:00
Kenny leads tributes to 'passionate' McKeeverTaoiseach Enda Kenny led tributes to the “extremely passionate” Irish adventurer Ian McKeever, who died on Mount Kilimanjaro …Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Lightning fatality: Strike 'very rare' on Tanzanian mountainThe rarity of a death by lightning on Kilimanjaro was emphasised by Irish adventurer Pat Falvey yesterday.Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Quinn hopes to simplify EU-wide recognition of state qualificationsAttempts will be made to make “significant progress” on easing the red tape involved in having professional qualifications recognised…Thu Jan 03 2013 - 00:00
Quinn outlines presidency prioritiesThe Irish EU presidency hopes to make "significant progress" on easing the "red-tape" involved in having professional qualifications…Wed Jan 02 2013 - 00:00
Attracting missing British tourists will be 2013 focusReversing a sharp decline in visitors from the State’s largest tourism market will be a major focus for the industry in 2013, …Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Industry confident of growth in tourismThere are some “positive signs” for tourism next year following a “disappointing” year in 2012, the umbrella body for the tourism…Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Ireland in sixth place on EU league table of firms using ecommerce for purchasingIreland has risen from fourth to six place in the EU in businesses using ecommerce for purchasing.Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Labour senator votes against BillThe Social Welfare Bill has passed committee stage in the Seanad, despite Labour senator James Heffernan voting against the Government…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Cost of burial plots in south Dublin to increase by a thirdThe cost of burial plots in south Dublin is set to increase by a third next year while the cost of a cremation plot is set to…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Legacy debt on EU's agenda, says GilmoreThere are “hopes and expectations” that a deal on legacy debt may be concluded, the outgoing European Council presidency said…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Coalition wins Seanad welfare voteWhile the Social Welfare Bill passed the second stage vote in the Seanad, six independent Taoiseach-nominated senators voted …Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Tóibín censured on abortion voteSinn Féin TD Peadar Tóibín has been removed from the chairmanship of an Oireachtas committee for failing to vote with his party…Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
