Overseas trips down in JanuaryTHE NUMBER of overseas trips taken by Irish residents dropped by more than 8 per cent in January compared with the same month…Fri Mar 20 2009 - 00:00
Thousands of fans travel in hope of rugby Grand SlamIRISH RUGBY fans are today taking to the air and sea as they travel to Cardiff more in expectation than hope that Ireland can…Fri Mar 20 2009 - 00:00
Fog brings flight disruption at Dublin airportThere has been some disruption to flights at Dublin airport this morning due to fog.Thu Mar 19 2009 - 00:00
Overseas trips drop 8 per cent in JanuaryThe number of overseas trips taken by Irish residents dropped by over 8 per cent, according to figures released today by the …Thu Mar 19 2009 - 00:00
Green army prepares for march on CardiffIrish rugby fans are today taking to the air and sea as they travel to Cardiff more in expectation than hope that Ireland can…Thu Mar 19 2009 - 00:00
Irish spend most at hotel minibars - surveyThe Irish are the biggest spenders when it comes to satisfying their cravings at hotel minibars, according to a survey released…Wed Mar 18 2009 - 00:00
Rovers play first match in TallaghtIT FELT more like a wedding than a football match when Shamrock Rovers fans gathered last night for the club’s first match in…Sat Mar 14 2009 - 00:00
Pilot felt Ryanair 'agenda' against him, tribunal toldA former Ryanair captain who refused to complete a day’s schedule of flights accused the company of a "pattern of behaviour" …Wed Mar 11 2009 - 00:00
Man held over kidnap and €7.6m raid gets bailA 23-YEAR-OLD man held in relation to a kidnapping and the €7Wed Mar 11 2009 - 00:00
Man held over €7m raid granted bailA 23-year-old man held in relation to the kidnapping and the €7Tue Mar 10 2009 - 00:00
Traveller funding 'used to balance HSE books'Funding for Traveller healthcare is being used to "balance the books" of the Health Service Executive (HSE), an Oireachtas committee…Tue Mar 10 2009 - 00:00
Ryanair pilot felt flight day too longA FORMER Ryanair captain who refused to complete a day’s schedule of flights was concerned about the legality of his flying hours…Tue Mar 10 2009 - 00:00
Morgan's memory lives on at TedfestALL THINGS weird and walkable are featured in events across the country this weekendSat Mar 07 2009 - 00:00
Government urged to reverse stance on carersAge Action has today called on the Government to reverse its decision to scrap the national strategy for carers.Fri Mar 06 2009 - 00:00
HSE condemns INO 'bullying' in Portiuncula disputeThe Health Service Executive (HSE) today condemned what it said was "bullying" from the Irish Nurses' Organisation (INO) in a…Fri Mar 06 2009 - 00:00
Weekend promises walks and weirdnessAll things weird and walkable are promised in a range of events taking place across the country this weekend.Fri Mar 06 2009 - 00:00
Ministers acting like 'provincial dictators'The Opposition has today accused Ministers of behaving like "provincial dictators"Thu Mar 05 2009 - 00:00
Government has clear economic strategy - CowenThe Taoiseach today said his Government had a clear strategy for tackling the "unprecedented challenge" posed by the financial…Thu Mar 05 2009 - 00:00
North to weather recession best in UK - reportThe North will weather the recession best among the regions of the United Kingdom, according to a report published today.Thu Mar 05 2009 - 00:00
Hotels' body calls for 'radical' Government actionThe Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has today called for “urgent actions” to boost economic activity.Sun Mar 01 2009 - 00:00
O'Dea decides against 'unaffordable' salvage of 'Asgard'It has been decided not to attempt a salvage of the Asgard II following its sinking off the northwest coast of France last year…Mon Feb 23 2009 - 00:00
End scapegoating of public sector - GilmoreLabour leader Eamon Gilmore has today called for an end to what he said was the scapegoating of public servants.Mon Feb 09 2009 - 00:00
ESB unions defend pay increaseThe ESB group of unions has today defended the 3.5 pay increase awarded to workers at the company last November.Thu Feb 05 2009 - 00:00
Dáil votes in favour of Government spending planThe Dáil has today voted in favour of the Government’s package of economic cuts by a vote of 76 to 66Thu Feb 05 2009 - 00:00
Labour Party plans structural changesThe Labour Party today announced it intends to adopt a plan to implement changes to the organisation.Sun Feb 01 2009 - 00:00
Two arrested after Garda car rammed, gun foundTwo men have been arrested following an incident last night in which a Garda car was rammed and a gun seized.Thu Jan 22 2009 - 00:00
Central Bank, regulatory staff to face committeeThe governor of the Central Bank and executives from the Financial Regulator will appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee…Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
'In Bruges' and 'Hunger' secure Bafta nominationsIn Bruges and Hunger carry Irish interest among the Bafta film nominees announced today in a field dominated by Slumdog Millionaire…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Ibec pension proposals draw criticismThe call by employers' group Ibec for changes to public sector pensions as part of any Government cost-saving measures has drawn…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Taoiseach stresses he did not refer to move by IMFTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen stressed yesterday that neither he nor his officials made any reference to the possibility of the International…Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
Few employers offer stress advice - surveyJust 25 per cent of employers provide advice on managing stress, according to a survey published today.Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
No Government reference to IMF - union leaderThe general secretary of the Public Service Executive Union today confirmed the Government made no mention of the International…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Cyclist dies in Dublin crashA man has been killed in a crash in Dublin this morning.Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
College of Surgeons backs HSE midwest planThe Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has today come out in support of the HSE plans to centralise hospital services…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Neary move draws mixed political reactionThe move by financial regulator Pat Neary to retire early has drawn mixed reaction from Opposition parties.Sat Jan 10 2009 - 00:00
Over 400 on hospital trolleys - nurses' unionThere are over 400 patients on hospital trolleys around the State, according to figures released today by the Irish Nurses’ Organisation…Tue Jan 06 2009 - 00:00
Second survey to assess condition of 'Asgard II'SALVAGE EXPERTS are to carry out a second underwater survey on the Asgard II next month to ascertain if it can be raised from…Tue Dec 30 2008 - 00:00
Heavy smoking among women highlightedResearch published today found nearly half of Irish women surveyed are heavy smokers and more women than men wanted to quit smoking…Mon Dec 29 2008 - 00:00
Council calls for independent immigrant tribunalThe Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) has today urged the Government to reverse its opposition to an independent appeals tribunal…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
State's GNP falls almost 5 per centThe State gross national product was down 4Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Opposition condemns Lenihan over banking planThe Opposition has today called on the Minster for Finance to show leadership over his plan for recapitalisation of the banking…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Government plan dismissed as 'old clothes'The Government plan to boost the economy that was unveiled in Dublin today by the Taoiseach has been dismissed by the Opposition…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Guidebooks on property management publishedTwo publications offering advice on property management companies were unveiled by the Director of Corporate Enforcement today…Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Good causes benefit from €9.7m windfallA TOTAL of €9.7 million from dormant bank accounts has been allocated to projects that aim to alleviate poverty, the Government…Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Lisbon Treaty deal is 'major step', says CowenThe Taoiseach has described the outcome of last week’s European Council meeting as a “very major step towards delivering the …Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Emergency broadcast testedTHE STATE’S radio and television airwaves fell silent early yesterday morning as part of a Government exercise on broadcasting…Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
McAleese praises Irish entrepreneursPresident Mary McAleese has hailed Irish entrepreneurs and Ireland’s film making tradition during a speech in Los Angeles.Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Suspect in a balaclava sought over murderHOWTH MURDER : GARDAÍ MADE an appeal last night to anyone who may have seen a man in a balaclava to contact them following the…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
All quiet on the airwaves during testing timeThe State’s radio and television airwaves fell silent for the first time early this morning as part of a Government exercise …Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
€97m in dormant account funding allocatedA total of €9.7 million from dormant bank accounts has been allocated to projects that aim to alleviate poverty and social deprivation…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
