Proponents say new technique saferModification of foodstuffs and crops is a process that has gone on for thousands of yearsWed Jul 22 1998 - 01:00
13 soldiers in hospital following salmonella outbreakThirteen soldiers are in hospital in the west following a salmonella poisoning outbreak, which is being linked to food consumed…Tue Jul 21 1998 - 01:00
New case taken on genetic crop trialsOpponents of genetically modified (GM) crops have stepped up their campaign by initiating legal proceedings against the Environmental…Tue Jul 21 1998 - 01:00
Action on sea pollution sought to ensure survival of marine speciesThe sight of dolphins and other rare marine species on the Irish coastline could soon be no more, unless the OSPAR commission…Tue Jul 21 1998 - 01:00
Britain may significantly reduce Sellafield radioactive dischargesThere are growing indications that the British government will adopt measures to significantly reduce radioactive discharges …Tue Jul 21 1998 - 01:00
Disease detection service is offeredAs early detection is increasingly vital for disease control, the ability to identify as quickly as possible human viruses and…Mon Jul 20 1998 - 01:00
Three more hospitalised in salmonella outbreakThree more people have been hospitalised due to the salmonella food poisoning outbreak linked to a Chinese restaurant in Co Wicklow…Sat Jul 18 1998 - 01:00
Contaminated eggs which caused salmonella traced to farms in the NorthThe Department of Agriculture confirmed last night it had traced contaminated eggs from recent salmonella outbreaks to three …Fri Jul 17 1998 - 01:00
Exhibition targets sustainable resourcesAn exhibition for the generation not familiar with the milk bottle, or those who have forgotten its environmental significance…Thu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
3 people seriously ill after outbreak of food poisoningAnother major outbreak of salmonella food poisoning linked to eggs has infected 41 people in Co Wicklow and Co Dublin, including…Thu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
Firm says new tests justify fears over productA major British building supplies company has claimed new scientific evidence justifies its decision to withdraw a damp-proofing…Wed Jul 15 1998 - 01:00
Taoiseach condemns savage, callous and sectarian murdersThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, led condemnation in the Republic of the killing of the three Quinn children by describing "these savage…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Delay on babyfood pesticide limits criticisedA decision by the European Commission to postpone the introduction of new limits on the level of pesticides in babyfoods sold…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Scientist says evidence supports case for deferring growing genetic cropsThe latest scientific evidence strengthens the case for an Irish moratorium on the growing of genetically modified (GM) crops…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
An Irishman' DiaryMy family used to regard me as the ultimate football fanatic. They had some evidence to justify the classificationSat Jul 11 1998 - 01:00
Donegal outbreak of salmonella linked to eggsContaminated eggs are believed to have caused three outbreaks of salmonella poisoning which infected 66 people in Co Donegal, …Sat Jul 11 1998 - 01:00
Demand for work rights while asylum applications are pendingA campaign to allow asylumseekers to work in Ireland while their applications are being processed has been endorsed by more than…Fri Jul 10 1998 - 01:00
Dublin-based study to seek genetic links worldwide to heart diseaseA new research facility in Dublin is to act as the base for the most extensive scientific study undertaken on genetic links associated…Thu Jul 09 1998 - 01:00
Vaccines failing to reach those most in need, UNICEF warnsThe momentum required to sustain global immunisation is faltering due to the high cost of powerful new vaccines, UNICEF has warned…Wed Jul 08 1998 - 01:00
UNICEF concerned at increasing numbers of young homeless peopleAt a time when European countries including Ireland have been "reaching dazzling levels of economic prosperity", there are an…Wed Jul 08 1998 - 01:00
Inter-church service pays tribute to ideals of 1798Irish people, North and South, may finally be moving towards a society which can respect difference and provide diverse people…Mon Jun 15 1998 - 01:00
Genetic Concern to picket foodstoresThe environmental group Genetic Concern is to step up its campaign against genetically-modified foods by protesting outside selected…Sat Jun 13 1998 - 01:00
Stress threatens value of nursing care, says expertMany nurses working in Irish hospitals are subjected to "abnormal levels of stress" which, if not responded to adequately, threaten…Thu Jun 11 1998 - 01:00
Irish team finds way to ensure safer treatments for cancerIrish scientists have found a new way to protect normal healthy cells from the harmful effects of irradiation or chemotherapy…Thu Jun 11 1998 - 01:00
Salmonella found in 12% of pig samplesThe Department of Agriculture has confirmed that a survey of Irish pigs has found the presence of salmonella in more than 12 …Thu Jun 11 1998 - 01:00
De Bruin lawyer dismisses urine test claimsReports that traces of artificially-produced testosterone have been discovered in the urine of triple Olympic swimming champion…Fri Jun 05 1998 - 01:00
Earthwatch goes electric to cut exhaust fumesEarthwatch has unveiled its new acquisition, a custom-built electric car, with the message that "it's the way to go" in increasingly…Fri Jun 05 1998 - 01:00
Weapon found `not in working order'An initial Garda examination suggests that a loaded machinegun found by two boys while playing in a Dublin suburb "was not in…Wed Jun 03 1998 - 01:00
Cowen opens first of new medical centres networkThe first of a network of community-based medical centres, set up in partnership with general practitioners, has been opened …Wed Jun 03 1998 - 01:00
Professor warns against entry of corporations into health careIreland should give careful consideration to the implications of "corporatisation" of health care as has happened in the US, …Wed Jun 03 1998 - 01:00
EU regulations on genetic foods criticisedGroups opposed to the introduction of genetically-modified (GM) foods to Europe have expressed outrage at a new labelling system…Tue Jun 02 1998 - 01:00
New licence for alumina plant raises farmers' ireFarmers living in the vicinity of the giant Aughinish Alumina plant in the Shannon estuary have reacted with dismay to the company…Fri May 29 1998 - 01:00
Aughinish Alumina pollution terms are eased by EPAThe Environmental Protection Agency has eased some of the terms of an integrated pollution control (IPC) licence proposed for…Thu May 28 1998 - 01:00
Health crisis system is set upThe Government has put in place a new "early response system" to deal with incidents of serious animal and human health problems…Thu May 28 1998 - 01:00
Environmental groups not happy with size of fineAs environmental groups last night criticised the £1,500 fine imposed on Procter & Gamble, the company indicated that it …Wed May 20 1998 - 01:00
US multinational found guilty of polluting water supply in NenaghThe US multinational Procter & Gamble has been convicted on three counts of polluting the public water supply in Nenagh, …Wed May 20 1998 - 01:00
Ireland `sleepwalking' into military allianceThe Green MEP, Ms Patricia McKenna, has claimed that the adoption by the Parliament of the Tindemans report on increased security…Fri May 15 1998 - 01:00
Commission expects to see off challenges to EU ban on tobacco adsThe European Commission is confident it will see off inevitable legal challenges to the EU's controversial directive banning …Thu May 14 1998 - 01:00
European Parliament set to approve ban on tobacco advertisingA historic EU directive banning tobacco advertising and sponsorship of sporting, cultural and other events by tobacco companies…Wed May 13 1998 - 01:00
Greens threaten legal challenge to EU directive on gene patentsGreen MEPs have announced that they will mount a legal challenge to the controversial biotechnological inventions directive which…Wed May 13 1998 - 01:00
EU to set legally-binding limits to cut air and water pollutionThe European Parliament is about to endorse moves which will require EU member-states to radically reduce air pollution and improve…Wed May 13 1998 - 01:00
EU vote today on directive covering genetic patentsThe EU is to attempt later today to adopt a directive on genetic and biotechnological patents, which has been 10 years in gestation…Tue May 12 1998 - 01:00
UCD invention enables lake watch from the airA Light aircraft with special instrumentation and a camera pinned to its undercarriage looks set to be the new way of checking…Mon May 11 1998 - 01:00
Guilbaud restaurant omitted from McKenna guide to top places to eatIt may be adorned with two Michelin stars and have lofty prices reflecting the haute cuisine, with emphasis on the French, but…Mon May 11 1998 - 01:00
New variant CJD rates give `grounds for optimism'There are grounds for optimism about current levels of new variant CJD, which suggest predictions of a large-scale epidemic due…Sat May 09 1998 - 01:00
EU Commission to check effectiveness of hygiene controlsThe European Commission is to step up food hygiene controls this year by subjecting health boards to special audits to ensure…Fri May 08 1998 - 01:00
Teagasc takes charge of EU monitoring group on E coli bugThe Irish agricultural research agency, Teagasc, is to co-ordinate an EU initiative to ensure more effective monitoring and prevention…Fri May 08 1998 - 01:00
Warning of `sick' office claimsIrish employers could in time face claims for compensation similar to Army deafness actions because of poor workspace conditions…Fri May 08 1998 - 01:00
Behaviour seen as key to giving up smokingMost methods for quitting smoking are doomed to failure because they are preoccupied with addiction to nicotine and pay little…Fri May 08 1998 - 01:00
Thorp may not recover running costs, study saysThorp, British Nuclear Fuel's flagship reprocessing plant at Sellafield built at a cost of £1Mon May 04 1998 - 01:00
