OSI unveils online mapping serviceA new online mapping service has been unveiled today by Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI).Tue Mar 30 2010 - 01:00
Gate Theatre director awarded OBEGate Theatre director Michael Colgan has been awarded an honorary OBE in Britain, it was announced today.Thu Mar 18 2010 - 00:00
Ex-senator to chair Tallaght reviewThe HSE today announced a former senator will chair the review at Tallaght hospital that will investigate the issues of unreported…Thu Mar 18 2010 - 00:00
Number of new cars licensed up to 11,707THE NUMBER of new cars licensed last month increased 33 per cent compared to February 2009, according to CSO figures released…Tue Mar 09 2010 - 00:00
New car sales up by 33% last monthThe number of new cars licensed last month increased 33 per cent compared to February 2009, according to CSO figures released…Mon Mar 08 2010 - 00:00
Surplus Catholic schools targetedThe Minister for Education today said his department was examining a number of areas where the numbers of Catholic primary schools…Fri Mar 05 2010 - 00:00
Empty housing figures 'exposed'The Opposition today claimed construction industry "falsehoods" had been exposed following the publication of a report on vacant…Fri Mar 05 2010 - 00:00
HSE warns unions of staff sanctionsThe HSE has today warned a number of options - including a pay suspension - would be considered in dealing with industrial action…Fri Mar 05 2010 - 00:00
School move draws mixed responseThe Minister for Education's announcement that his department was seeking to cut the number of Catholic primary schools has drawn…Fri Mar 05 2010 - 00:00
Event hears of training sector strainsGreater co-operation between Government departments is required to make best use of training and educational resources and to…Fri Feb 26 2010 - 00:00
Cancer society to expand servicesThe Irish Cancer Society (ICS) has today announced it is expanding its information service by setting up at least five Daffodil…Wed Feb 10 2010 - 00:00
Legal loophole to close after 17,000 avoid penalty pointsSTEPS ARE being taken to close a legal loophole that has enabled drivers to escape penalty points, the Road Safety Authority …Tue Feb 09 2010 - 00:00
INLA weapons move welcomedThe announcement by the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) today that it has decommissioned its weapons has drawn a broad …Mon Feb 08 2010 - 00:00
Move to close points loopholeThe Road Safety Authority (RSA) today said steps were been taken to close a legal loophole that has enabled drivers escape penalty…Mon Feb 08 2010 - 00:00
Ahern backs full body scannersMinister for Justice Dermot Ahern today told a Council of Ministers meeting in Toledo, Spain, he supported the introduction of…Thu Jan 21 2010 - 00:00
Ictu outlines plan of actionThe Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) has today outlined a campaign of industrial action and potential strikes following …Thu Jan 07 2010 - 00:00
Many older people housebound for weeks due to icy weather - Age ActionTHE ELDERLY: THE AGE Action charity has said it received calls from elderly people unable to leave their homes for weeks because…Tue Jan 05 2010 - 00:00
Many older people housebound for weeks due to icy weather - Age ActionTHE ELDERLY: THE AGE Action charity has said it received calls from elderly people unable to leave their homes for weeks because…Tue Jan 05 2010 - 00:00
Lenihan defends pay cuts moveThe Minister for Finance today defended the decision taken by his department before Christmas to minimise the pay cuts for senior…Mon Jan 04 2010 - 00:00
Muslims organise relief collectionFUNDRAISING: THE IRISH Muslim community will conduct a collection at the State’s mosques in aid of those affected by the recent…Mon Dec 07 2009 - 00:00
Brady urges accountability over child abuse reportArchbishop of Armagh Cardinal Séan Brady has today called for accountability among bishops in the wake of the Murphy report into…Sat Dec 05 2009 - 00:00
Report should not be extended - bishopINQUIRY: AUXILIARY BISHOP of Dublin Eamonn Walsh has said he does not believe the Dublin diocesan inquiry into child abuse should…Sat Nov 28 2009 - 00:00
Cowen calls for optimismTaoiseach Brian Cowen has called for more optimism and warned against people talking the country down during the economic recesssion…Fri Nov 27 2009 - 00:00
'Little corruption' in IrelandIreland is moving toward increasingly low levels of corruption, according to a survey for 2009 published today by Transparency…Tue Nov 17 2009 - 00:00
Poolbeg capacity 'should be halved'The Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA) today claimed the proposed Poolbeg incinerator was "grossly oversized" relative…Mon Nov 16 2009 - 00:00
Foreign nationals not shaping jobs figuresTHE INCIDENCE of foreign nationals returning home was not a dominant factor in last month’s fall in the Live Register, according…Sat Nov 07 2009 - 00:00
Biggest Live Register fall in GalwayThe number of people signing on the Live Register fell across all regions, according to additional figures released today from…Fri Nov 06 2009 - 00:00
Zurich sees market share grow 46%ZURICH LIFE in Ireland yesterday announced its market share had grown 46 per cent following a strong pensions performance.Fri Nov 06 2009 - 00:00
Starbucks closes five Dublin outletsSTARBUCKS COFFEE Company yesterday announced it has closed five of its stores in Ireland.Fri Nov 06 2009 - 00:00
Numbers on Live Register show first decline in two yearsTHE NUMBER of people claiming unemployment benefits fell in October in what was the first decline in two years, according to …Thu Nov 05 2009 - 00:00
Zurich Life reveals market growthZurich Life Ireland today announced its market share had grown 46 per cent following a strong pensions performance.Thu Nov 05 2009 - 00:00
Trend toward efficient carsCar buying patterns have moved toward more energy-efficient cars since the introduction of the new Vehicle Registration Tax (…Thu Nov 05 2009 - 00:00
Starbucks closes five Irish outletsStarbucks Coffee Company has today announced it has shut five stores in Ireland.Thu Nov 05 2009 - 00:00
Live Register falls by 3,000The number of people claiming unemployment benefits fell in October in what was the first decline in two years, according to …Wed Nov 04 2009 - 00:00
'Strong' rise in consumer sentimentTHE MOOD of Irish consumers improved during October, according to the KBC Ireland/ESRI Consumer Sentiment Index, which rose to…Wed Nov 04 2009 - 00:00
Output and new orders fall slightly in October, survey findsNCB STOCKBROKERS yesterday expressed hope the Irish economy would return to growth this quarter as its latest manufacturing survey…Tue Nov 03 2009 - 00:00
Consumer mood improvesThe mood of Irish consumers improved during October, according to a survey published today.Tue Nov 03 2009 - 00:00
Opposition seeks Nama auditThe Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) should be asked to examine the business plan for the National Assets Management…Thu Oct 15 2009 - 01:00
FG questions Molloy severanceThe Taoiseach this morning defended the severance package given to former Fás director general Rody Molloy after Fine Gael questioned…Wed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Gilmore wants repossession banLabour this morning called for a moratorium to be placed on the repossession of homes by banks before the final enactment of …Wed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Buck stops with O'Donoghue - SFSinn Féin's Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin today defended his move in calling for the resignation of John O'Donoghue and accused him of…Wed Oct 14 2009 - 01:00
Drink role in fatal crashes highlightedAlcohol may have been a factor in more than 1,000 fatal crashes on Irish roads between 1999 and 2008, a meeting on road safety…Mon Oct 12 2009 - 01:00
O'Keeffe refuses to rule out feesMinister for Education Batt O’Keeffe said today he did not consider resigning over the Goverment's commitment not to introduce…Mon Oct 12 2009 - 01:00
Expenses proposals expectedMinister for Finance Brian Lenihan is expected to bring forward a system of vouched Oireachtas expenses over the next few days…Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Call to bring Ethics Bill to DáilThe Opposition this morning called on the Taoiseach to bring the Ethics in Public Office Bill before the Dáil.Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
EU post 'not in gift of government'The Labour Party this morning urged the Taoiseach to consult the Opposition over the appointment of the next Irish EU commissioner…Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Meeting on new Ceann Comhairle soughtThe Taoiseach this morning told the Dáil that the appointment of a new Ceann Comhairle was the prerogative of the Government …Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Opposition urges Nama rethinkThe Opposition has again urged the Government to abandon the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) as the Bill to establish…Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Tánaiste publishes Fás legislationThe Tánaiste has today published legislation to reform governance of Fás through the Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009.Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Index shows weaker deterioration of business conditions in SeptemberTHE PACE of contraction in the Irish manufacturing sector has declined, according to the NCB Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) …Fri Oct 02 2009 - 01:00
