TD claims councils pick quiet areas for big dumpsThe extent of opposition to landfill is pushing local authorities to seek "quiet locations" for the placing of new "superdumps…Mon Sept 28 1998 - 01:00
Incineration an option, says expertIreland is about 20 years behind most of Europe "and doesn't know it", in terms of reducing waste at source and using innovative…Mon Sept 28 1998 - 01:00
Research suggests aluminium poisoned animalsControversy over the deaths of hundreds of farm animals and horses in the Shannon estuary is to resurface with publication next…Mon Sept 28 1998 - 01:00
Demand convinces ISPCC to extend Childline service to 24 hours a dayThe Childline phone service operated by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was extended to 24 hours …Fri Sept 25 1998 - 01:00
Animal disease proposal brings mixed responseThe Minister for Agriculture, Mr Walsh, has welcomed publication of a report which calls for relaxation of quarantine measures…Thu Sept 24 1998 - 01:00
Corporation to ban dangerous dogsDublin Corporation is to ban certain potentially dangerous dogs from local authority housing following a recent attack on a six…Thu Sept 24 1998 - 01:00
Experts' report on Viagra to delay free availabilityMoves to make the anti-impotence drug Viagra available free under the GMS scheme will not be sanctioned until an expert group…Wed Sept 23 1998 - 01:00
Irish cattle are less likely to transmit E.coliIreland may be uniquely placed to avoid the worst effects of global increases in EWed Sept 23 1998 - 01:00
Irish aid groups say GM foods no answer to world hungerThe insistence by multinationals that they can feed the world with the introduction of genetically modified (GM) foods should…Wed Sept 23 1998 - 01:00
Group claims genetically modified crops put farmers at disadvantageIrish agriculture will be subjected to even more economic pressures if Irish farmers row in with the EU and embrace intensive…Tue Sept 22 1998 - 01:00
Greens counter Government's emphasis on benefits of GM foodThe Green Party has accused the Government of highlighting the benefits of biotechnology and genetically modified (GM) foods …Sat Sept 19 1998 - 01:00
APHA urges faster approval of agrochemicalsThe costs and time it takes to get new animal and plant health products approved in the EU and Ireland, is stifling productivity…Fri Sept 18 1998 - 01:00
Range of new fast-acting drugs can offer relief to migraine sufferersMuch-improved new drugs and other treatments will soon be available for those who experience migraine, one of the most intense…Mon Sept 14 1998 - 01:00
Soldier critically ill after term with UN in LebanonThe Defence Forces have confirmed that a soldier who became ill while serving with the UN in Lebanon is critical in Waterford…Mon Sept 14 1998 - 01:00
Scientists completing a `genetic blueprint'A project to map the entire human genetic blueprint may be completed ahead of schedule after a new impetus in recent months and…Sat Sept 12 1998 - 01:00
Viagra will be routinely available as EU moves to license itThe anti-impotence drug Viagra is about to be licensed by the EU, which will immediately allow it to be sold on prescription …Sat Sept 12 1998 - 01:00
New techniques could relieve people suffering chronic painNew techniques for treating chronic pain, including headaches and neck pain arising from whiplash injuries, could bring relief…Sat Sept 12 1998 - 01:00
Superweed findings prompt call for moratorium on genetic cropsThe latest research and concern outlined by a British scientist on "superweeds" arising from genetically modified (GM) crops …Fri Sept 11 1998 - 01:00
Corporation to reverse traffic curbs in move to ease heavy build-upDublin Corporation is to attempt today to ease the traffic chaos which has been occurring at morning peak hours over a large …Thu Sept 10 1998 - 01:00
Warning on salmonella increase in RepublicThere are strong indications the Republic could follow Britain where salmonella cases are now "out of control", according to …Sat Aug 29 1998 - 01:00
Staff shortages impede checks for food infections, warns unionInspections of poultry operations and on-farm monitoring for salmonella are not being carried out because of staff shortages …Fri Aug 28 1998 - 01:00
Consumer watchdog critical of policy on GM foodsGovernment policy on genetic engineering is seriously flawed because consumer interests are barely considered, according to the…Thu Aug 27 1998 - 01:00
Inquiry fails to find reason for death of hundreds of farm animals in LimerickAfter a further year of intensive investigations co-ordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency, the deaths of hundreds …Wed Aug 26 1998 - 01:00
Genetic engineering report `ambiguous'The environmental group, Genetic Concern, has accused the Government of favouring industrial interests over those of consumers…Tue Aug 25 1998 - 01:00
Plotting the future of GM hereThe consultation document will set the course for development of biotechnology in Ireland, including its most controversial element…Mon Aug 24 1998 - 01:00
Prosecutions urged for defective food suppliesThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland has advised health boards to have no hesitation in bringing suppliers of defective food …Mon Aug 24 1998 - 01:00
Report to call GM labelling inadequateA government report due later today is understood to say labelling provisions for genetically modified (GM) foods are inadequate…Mon Aug 24 1998 - 01:00
Dempsey backs full labelling of genetically-modified foodNew labelling and a public consultation process are expected to be the main elements of a Government plan aimed at tackling consumer…Mon Aug 24 1998 - 01:00
Proof of the pudding will be in the exportingClonakilty black pudding is about to break into Europe from its base deep in south-west Cork.Sat Aug 22 1998 - 01:00
Shops urged to seek salmonella-free foodsAll major supermarkets in Ireland have been contacted by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland stressing the need to obtain poultry…Thu Aug 13 1998 - 01:00
Scientist suspended over misleading information on genetically modified foodThe scientist who raised questions about the safety of genetically modified (GM) food for consumption by humans has been suspended…Thu Aug 13 1998 - 01:00
Freshwater scientists get some fresh airMore than 1,200 scientists involved in freshwater issues who are meeting in Dublin abandoned lecture rooms yesterday to visit…Thu Aug 13 1998 - 01:00
Scientist in food safety controversy suspendedThe scientist who claimed his research had raised questions about the safety of genetically-modified (GM) food for consumption…Thu Aug 13 1998 - 01:00
IBEC happy with test proceduresSupermarket companies operating in Ireland said they were satisfied with the safety of genetically modified foods on their shelves…Wed Aug 12 1998 - 01:00
Massive tracts of bog `must be restored when peat extracted'Massive tracts of cutaway bog in Ireland will need to carefully restored after peat extraction ends in the period up to 2030Wed Aug 12 1998 - 01:00
Genetically Modified OrganismsWhat is a genetically modified organism (GMO), and is it dangerous?Wed Aug 12 1998 - 01:00
Food safety authority moves to reassure public over GM foodsThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland has attempted to reassure the public that new genetically modified (GM) foodstuffs coming…Wed Aug 12 1998 - 01:00
Food group says Irish milk is safeThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland has moved to reassure Irish consumers about the risks from a bacterium which is rarely found…Wed Aug 12 1998 - 01:00
Study shows lakes damaged by cattleNew techniques for measuring phosphorus loadings, which represent the main threat of freshwater pollution, in Irish lakes suggest…Wed Aug 12 1998 - 01:00
Experts told of `multiple stress' to Californian lakeEnthralled by its cobalt blue colour, Mark Twain described it as "the fairest sight the whole earth affords"Tue Aug 11 1998 - 01:00
Commission set on Government implementing water chargesThe European Commission is determined that households must be charged for water, despite continuing opposition from the Government…Tue Aug 11 1998 - 01:00
Loss of wetlands poses global threat - academicCurrent patterns of freshwater use are creating a crisis for much of the world, and cannot be sustained if human populations …Tue Aug 11 1998 - 01:00
Monitoring of coastline to be stepped up for limpet shellfishScientists are stepping up their monitoring of the Irish coastline for a limpet shellfish which can be a menacing presence along…Mon Aug 10 1998 - 01:00
Leading biologists in Dublin for congressWater pollution, global water shortages and fisheries management are the issues set to dominate a "Water of Life" congress in…Mon Aug 10 1998 - 01:00
Greens say pesticide food tests inadequateThe State's pesticide control service needs to be significantly expanded and given adequate resources to check for pesticides…Mon Aug 10 1998 - 01:00
Oil refinery waste becomes fertiliser to boost grass and curb pollutionA new form of fertiliser which can boost grass yields by as much as 20 per cent and reduce farm pollution has been developed …Fri Aug 07 1998 - 01:00
New control for major riversThe successful introduction of the catchment management approach to controlling pollution in some of Ireland's most important…Thu Aug 06 1998 - 01:00
Government sets new standards to combat river, lake pollutionThe Government has stepped up efforts to control increasing pollution of Irish rivers and lakes by setting stricter water quality…Thu Aug 06 1998 - 01:00
Wallace stresses monitoring role of local authoritiesThe pollution-monitoring role of local authorities has been expanded following the new package announced by the Department of…Thu Aug 06 1998 - 01:00
