Call for stringent pollution controlsThe latest Environmental Protection Agency report on water quality highlights the need for even more stringent measures to curb…Thu May 20 1999 - 01:00
Report warns of slurry and fertilisersThe worrying increase in slight and moderate pollution of Irish rivers between 1995 and 1997 is mainly due to manures, slurries…Thu May 20 1999 - 01:00
EPA report finds unrelenting decline in freshwater qualityThe most comprehensive report conducted on Irish rivers, lakes and coastal waters records further evidence of an almost unrelenting…Thu May 20 1999 - 01:00
Cancer rate is not related to red meat intake, expert saysClaims that eating red meat leads to increased rates of some forms of cancer do not stand up, and have seriously set back healthy…Wed May 19 1999 - 01:00
World has reached production peak, environmentalist World Meat Congress warnsThe world's oceans and range-lands have reached their production limit and can no longer satisfy increasing demands for animal…Wed May 19 1999 - 01:00
BMA wants moratorium on GM crops while potential risks are examinedThe British Medical Association has called for an "open-ended" moratorium on the commercial planting of GM crops because of its…Tue May 18 1999 - 01:00
Scientist rallies behind Genetic Concern in build-up to GM debateOne of the most prominent scientists against genetically-modified foods is to provide his expertise to the Irish campaign group…Mon May 17 1999 - 01:00
New environmental standards introduced in State forestsThe State forestry company, Coillte, has committed itself to operating its forests, some 6 per cent of land in the Republic, …Sat May 15 1999 - 01:00
Threat of trade war over beef increasesThe likelihood of a new trade war between the US and the EU increased yesterday after a deadline passed after which Europe was…Fri May 14 1999 - 01:00
GM foods as safe as conventional counterparts, food safety report saysThe "key message" is that GM foods on sale in Ireland are as safe as their conventionally-grown counterparts, according to a …Thu May 13 1999 - 01:00
GM foods on sale are not a health risk, says reportNo genetically-modified food on sale in Ireland or the EU poses a health risk, according to a report to be issued by the Food…Wed May 12 1999 - 01:00
Unit at hospital affected by virus is closedSevere restrictions on patients and the public at a Dublin hospital have been enforced in an attempt to control the spread of…Sat May 08 1999 - 01:00
Latest GM foods `to benefit the consumer'Commercial production of a soya bean with reduced cholesterol is to begin in the US this yearSat May 08 1999 - 01:00
Nostalgia-rich foods at riskA sudden price hike for vacuum-packed Irish bacon and sausages may be the harbinger of a transatlantic trade warSat May 08 1999 - 01:00
Agriculture `is main offender on emissions'A new study of potential pollution sources has identified agriculture as the economic activity posing the biggest environmental…Thu May 06 1999 - 01:00
Many bacon product labels `in breach of regulations'The consumer's entitlement to properly labelled bacon products is being flouted by many Irish supermarkets, according to the …Thu May 06 1999 - 01:00
US to get evidence justifying EU health ban on beefThe EU is about to present the US with scientific evidence which it claims justifies its refusal to allow hormone-treated American…Wed May 05 1999 - 01:00
Anti-GM groups opt to join Dempsey debateThe dates for two debates on GM foods involving representatives of the biotech industry, academics and non-governmental organisations…Tue May 04 1999 - 01:00
Monsanto claims organic lobby stirs GM fears to protect marketFears about GM foods are being unnecessarily increased by the organic farming and organic wholefood lobbies who feel their niche…Tue May 04 1999 - 01:00
Food seminar told of shoppers' concern for animalsConsumers are so demanding that providing safe, high-quality food is no longer sufficientFri Apr 30 1999 - 01:00
Food seminar is told of shoppers' concern for animalsConsumers are so demanding that providing safe, high-quality food is no longer sufficientFri Apr 30 1999 - 01:00
Scientist calls for public to have input on policy in science issuesCitizen juries to enable the public to fully participate in setting policy on controversial issues of science such as GM foods…Fri Apr 30 1999 - 01:00
EU committee backs US beef banThe EU veterinary committee has backed a European Commission call for a ban on US beef from June 15th, greatly increasing the…Thu Apr 29 1999 - 01:00
Public `confused' over GM foodsIrish consumers are being subjected to a continuous barrage of rhetoric "proclaiming contradictory and irreconcilable views on…Wed Apr 28 1999 - 01:00
Study reveals ethical concerns among public over GM foodsThe Government's current consultation process on genetically modified organisms risks excluding important social and ethical …Wed Apr 28 1999 - 01:00
Canadian cartographer uncovers the hidden secret of Knowth moon carvingsThe megalithic tombs of Knowth have revealed another secret, thanks to the intuition of a Canadian cartographerWed Apr 28 1999 - 01:00
Irish research cooks up the perfect steakDiscerning meat-eaters of Europe can look forward to tucking into "the designer steak" made in response to their exact demands…Thu Apr 22 1999 - 01:00
Draining of Curragh Aquifer is key concernPollardstown Fen is a designated Special Area of Conservation under EU legislationThu Apr 22 1999 - 01:00
Earth Week series of events promotes care for the planetThe environmental pressure group Voice is helping to stage a series of events throughout Ireland, North and South, to mark Earth…Mon Apr 19 1999 - 01:00
Unions show growing frustration at Partnership 2000 pay dealsTwo prominent trade unions have issued strong warnings to the Government that any replacement for the Partnership 2000 agreement…Mon Apr 19 1999 - 01:00
Project to combat river pollution launchedOne of the most significant initiatives to counter river pollution and improve water quality in the Liffey, Boyne and Suir has…Sat Apr 17 1999 - 01:00
Dempsey moves to include GM opponents in debatethe Minister for the Environment, Mr Dempsey, is set to get 19 organisations - all opponents of genetically modified foods - …Fri Apr 16 1999 - 01:00
What exactly is E.coli 0157?In 1982 scientists discovered a mutation whereby genetic material from a Shigella bacterium (which causes dysentery) merged spontaneously…Thu Apr 15 1999 - 01:00
Food Safety Authority issues advice to minimise risk of contaminationThose involved at each point in the food chain have specific responsibilities in ensuring EThu Apr 15 1999 - 01:00
Report stresses deadly nature of E.coli 0157The dramatic increase in Irish cases of EThu Apr 15 1999 - 01:00
Radical response urged as E. coli 0157 cases rise sharplyRadical measures to control the threat of potentially fatal EWed Apr 14 1999 - 01:00
Authority calls for informed debate on GM foodsConsumers are confused and concerned about genetically modified organisms, particularly as they apply to foods, because of "lack…Wed Apr 14 1999 - 01:00
National Safety Council warns of `shameful' number of road deathsDeaths on Irish roads remained "shamefully high", the National Safety Council (NSC) warned yesterday at the publication of its…Wed Apr 14 1999 - 01:00
Government faces EU legal threat over handling of water pollutionTHE threat of legal action by the European Commission hangs over the Government for failing to adhere adequately to the EU drinking…Tue Mar 30 1999 - 01:00
Case of alleged GM crop sabotage todayThe first Irish case of alleged sabotage of a genetically-modified crop will be heard at a two-day hearing of New Ross District…Tue Mar 30 1999 - 01:00
36% of group water schemes supply deemed unacceptable by new reportThe latest Environmental Protection Agency report on the quality of Irish drinking water shows increased bacterial contamination…Tue Mar 30 1999 - 01:00
Organisations to reconsider position on GM food debateThe 19 organisations which withdrew from a consultation process on genetically modified organisms - including GM foods - are …Sat Mar 27 1999 - 00:00
Common pesticide may be bannedIreland will support any move to ban the widely-used pesticide, lindane, in the light of renewed concerns about its link with…Sat Mar 27 1999 - 00:00
Permission sought to turn disused mine into landfillThe biggest waste management company in the world is to seek planning permission today to convert a disused mine in Co Tipperary…Fri Mar 26 1999 - 00:00
Lindane pesticide could be bannedAn EU report detailing new concerns about the use of the pesticide lindane in cereal production and in other consumer products…Mon Mar 22 1999 - 00:00
Dempsey to speak on GM foods Dail debateTHE demand that restaurants identify genetically modified ingredients in their menus - to be made mandatory in Britain - will…Sat Mar 20 1999 - 00:00
Farmed salmon escaping, conference toldFarmed salmon are escaping from fish farms and interbreeding with wild stocks to a much greater extent than predicted, with a…Sat Mar 20 1999 - 00:00
Chefs agree with British regulation on detailing GM foodsLeading Irish restaurateurs and chefs have indicated they would have no problems should the Government follow Britain and require…Fri Mar 19 1999 - 00:00
US official warns on European delays in approving GM foodsTHE EU must act swiftly to improve its approval system for GM crops if it is not to damage its good relations with the US, a …Fri Mar 19 1999 - 00:00
Kildare council denies it regularly releases polluting sewage into LiffeyKildare County Council has vigorously denied claims by anglers and other river users that it is regularly discharging partially…Thu Mar 18 1999 - 00:00
