Prison Service pledges tougher phone-blockingThe head of the Irish Prison Service said today that prisons would begin to be equipped with high-tech phone-blocking systems…Fri Sept 12 2008 - 01:00
Thousands of Irish hit as tour operator collapsesThousands of Irish passengers have been left stranded after XL Leisure Group, the UK’s third largest tour operator, grounded …Fri Sept 12 2008 - 01:00
Northeast nurses protest over working weekThe Irish Nurses' Organisation (INO) has held protests at three hospitals in the northeast today over the length of the working…Fri Sept 12 2008 - 01:00
EU court rules against Ireland in urban water caseThe European Court of Justice has ruled against Ireland in a case concerning a failure to comply with the Urban Waste Water Directive…Thu Sept 11 2008 - 01:00
'Stop Infections Now' group warns of healthcare risksA NEW group that aims to provide information about healthcare-acquired infections (HCAIs) was launched yesterday.Thu Sept 11 2008 - 01:00
Paralympic medalist deemed 'not disabled enough'PARALYMPICS: The Paralympic Council of Ireland (PCI) today revealed that Athens Paralympic medalist Derek Malone has been judged…Thu Sept 11 2008 - 01:00
Paralympic medalist deemed 'not disabled enough'The Paralympic Council of Ireland (PCI) today revealed that Athens Paralympic medalist Derek Malone has been judged not sufficiently…Thu Sept 11 2008 - 01:00
US eye-care firm to create 186 jobs in CorkThe expansion of a US eye-care company's operations in Cork will create 186 jobs, it was announced today.Thu Sept 11 2008 - 01:00
New group aims to inform on hospital infectionsA new organisation that aims to provide information about Health Care Acquired Infections (HCAI) to cut their incidence was announced…Wed Sept 10 2008 - 01:00
Victorious Kilkenny visit children's hospitalFRESH FROM their demolition of Waterford in the All-Ireland final, Kilkenny's hurlers took time out yesterday to visit patients…Tue Sept 09 2008 - 01:00
Customs seizes 257 drums of 'illegal vodka' alcoholCustoms officers in Dublin have seized 257 drums of pure alcohol that they believe were for making counterfeit vodka.Tue Sept 09 2008 - 01:00
Further rains bring flooding in CorkThe recent wet weather showed no sign of easing today as further rain brought flooding to some parts of the country.Tue Sept 09 2008 - 01:00
Minister unveils booklet to help jobseekersThe Minister for Social and Family Affairs today launched a booklet that aims to help people get back to work.Tue Sept 09 2008 - 01:00
Age Action campaign urges fuel allowance riseAge Action today unveiled a billboard campaign calling for increases in the fuel allowance.Tue Sept 09 2008 - 01:00
Government has failed on class sizes - INTOThe Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has claimed that Department of Education figures released today show the Government…Mon Sept 08 2008 - 01:00
Conquering Cats home to hero's welcomeKilkenny's victorious All Ireland hurling team received a tumultous welcome in Kilkenny City tonight, with over 25,000 fans lining…Mon Sept 08 2008 - 01:00
Towns face water shortages by 2013 - reportSome Irish cities and towns, including Dublin, Athlone, Galway and Letterkenny, are facing water supply shortages by 2013 unless…Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
Back-to-school aid requests on rise, says societyTHE SOCIETY of St Vincent de Paul has seen a major increase in the number of people seeking help with the costs of sending children…Thu Aug 28 2008 - 01:00
SVP warning on back-to-school costsThe Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) today warned it had seen a major increase in the number of people seeking help with costs…Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Truck crash causes serious M50 delaysThere are serious traffic delays on the M50 today after a crash involving a truck.Mon Aug 25 2008 - 01:00
Roche's Lisbon comments draw criticismElements from both sides in the Lisbon referendum debate have criticised comments made by Minister for European Affairs Dick …Mon Aug 25 2008 - 01:00
Kenny says Government 'devoid of ideas'The Government is like a "rabbit caught in headlights" because it is devoid of energy and ideas to solve crises facing the country…Fri Aug 22 2008 - 01:00
Nursing home abuse continues - Age ActionAge Action today said that it believed older people were still being abused in nursing homes three years after the Leas Cross…Fri Aug 22 2008 - 01:00
Carroll's bids to be gift force in the NorthRetailer Carroll's Irish Gifts today announced the opening of its first store in the North.Thu Aug 21 2008 - 01:00
Age Action takes issue with CPAAge Action today questioned what it said was the suggestion from the Combat Poverty Agency (CPA) that enough has been done for…Thu Aug 21 2008 - 01:00
Government unveils homelessness strategyThe Government today unveiled a new strategy on homelessness that aims to eradicate the need for people to sleep rough within…Thu Aug 21 2008 - 01:00
Aid package of €3m announced for IraqMinister of State for Overseas Development Peter Power today announced an aid package totalling almost €3 million for Iraq.Fri Aug 08 2008 - 01:00
McGuinness says focus on IRA 'silly'The North's Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, last night dismissed as "silly" attempts to bring the IRA back into the…Thu Aug 07 2008 - 01:00
Siptu agrees 3% pay rise with motor industry groupSiptu announced today it had agreed a 3 per cent pay rise for workers in the motor industry.Thu Aug 07 2008 - 01:00
Three held after cannabis plants found in housesGardaí are questioning two men and a woman after cannabis worth around €520,000 was found growing in three houses in Roscommon…Thu Aug 07 2008 - 01:00
Educating child can cost €60,000 - reportThe average cost of educating a child to third level can add up to €60,000, according to research published today.Wed Aug 06 2008 - 01:00
Man held over Derry murder taken to hospitalA man arrested in Co Donegal last night over the murder of a mother of four in Northern Ireland has been taken to hospital.Wed Aug 06 2008 - 01:00
Bill allows port companies to invest abroadMinister for Transport Noel Dempsey today announced a Harbours Bill that will allow port companies to invest outside their own…Tue Aug 05 2008 - 01:00
IBOA to seek 10% pay rise over two yearsThe Irish Bank Officials' Association (IBOA) said today it was likely to seek a pay increase of 10 per cent over two years for…Tue Aug 05 2008 - 01:00
Minister urges co-operation on home energyMinister for Energy Eamon Ryan today called on communities to co-operate on home energy efficiency improvements as he unveiled…Mon Aug 04 2008 - 01:00
Solar eclipse: cloud cover softens glare and helps audience witness phenomenonIRELAND YESTERDAY experienced a partial solar eclipse that saw part of the sun blotted out by the moon.Sat Aug 02 2008 - 01:00
Ireland sees partial eclipse of the sunIreland this morning experienced a partial solar eclipse that saw part of the sun blotted out.Fri Aug 01 2008 - 01:00
Code of practice on schools provision announcedA code of practice for the provision of schools and the planning system was announced today.Fri Aug 01 2008 - 01:00
Public sector employment and earnings risePublic sector employment and earnings have risen in the first quarter of this year compared to the same quarter in 2007, figures…Thu Jul 31 2008 - 01:00
House price rises, older mothers an all-Ireland affairA survey published today found that house price increases have been greater in the Republic than the North, a higher proportion…Wed Jul 30 2008 - 01:00
Violent death offences fall by two-thirdsThere has been a fall in the number of violent deaths and sexual offences in the State for April-June period this year compared…Wed Jul 30 2008 - 01:00
Coughlan plays down export fears as talks failTánaiste Mary Coughlan has this morning played down the effect of yesterday's collapse of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations…Wed Jul 30 2008 - 01:00
IOC bowed to China on censorship - AmnestyAmnesty International today accused the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of caving into China over Internet censorship.Wed Jul 30 2008 - 01:00
Martin welcomes new UN rights commissionerThe Minister for Foreign Affairs has today welcomed the appointment of Justice Navanethem Pillay as the next UN High Commissioner…Tue Jul 29 2008 - 01:00
Irish taking more holidays home and awayIrish people are taking more holidays at home and aboad despite the gloomy economic outlook, according to travel figures for …Tue Jul 29 2008 - 01:00
Amnesty accuses China of silencing dissentAmnesty International has accused China of suppressing dissenters in a report published in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics…Tue Jul 29 2008 - 01:00
Apprentices 'hammered' by recession - FGFine Gael today called on the Government to tackle what it said was a threefold increase in the number of jobless apprentices…Tue Jul 29 2008 - 01:00
Focus Ireland opens Dungarvan schemeA new Focus Ireland housing development has been officially opened in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, this morning.Tue Jul 29 2008 - 01:00
IFA calls for veto of 'unacceptable' WTO dealThe Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) this afternoon called on the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Couglan, …Mon Jul 28 2008 - 01:00
Minister signs in civil law amendmentsMinister for Justice Dermot Ahern today announced he has signed legislation that has amended and modernised a number of laws …Mon Jul 28 2008 - 01:00
