Minister to pursue changes to law on naming child crime victimsMove comes after court bans media from identifying woman who killed her childFri Nov 13 2020 - 01:00
Crackdown on outdoor drinking in Blackrock after street furniture attracts crowdsGardaí intervene in Dublin village dubbed ‘the new Temple Bar’Thu Nov 12 2020 - 19:03
Covid-19: Mink outbreaks could make vaccines ineffective, ECDC warnsVirus can mutate more quickly in animals before being spread into human populationThu Nov 12 2020 - 17:52
One in five who undergo rapid Covid testing could be incorrectly told they have virusFindings contradict previous research that found no inaccuracy among positive testsThu Nov 12 2020 - 00:02
Covid-19: GPs told to be alert for possible cases from DenmarkCircular issued over new strain of the disease linked to a mutation identified in minksTue Nov 10 2020 - 09:36
Call to cull mink in Ireland urged after Covid-19 Danish farm scarePrudent to dispose of animals under supervision of officials, says Veterinary IrelandMon Nov 09 2020 - 15:17
Covid-19 outbreak leaves 45 Naas hospital staff ‘unavailable’INMO says non-essential care should be suspended while situation addressedFri Nov 06 2020 - 23:53
Jack Charlton and WHO’s Michael Ryan win presidential awardsDistinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad recognises diaspora’s achievementsFri Nov 06 2020 - 19:24
Buncrana records highest rate of Covid-19 in the State and Dingle the lowestDublin’s highest incidence in Blanchardstown and lowest is in KillineyFri Nov 06 2020 - 09:09
Almost 150,000 fewer people attended cancer screening services in first half of yearHospital consultants’ group expresses concern about level of care for oncology patientsFri Nov 06 2020 - 01:06
Reporting on child welfare and homelessness nominated for Mary Raftery PrizeNo Child 2020 initiative and Homelessness series in Irish Times nominatedThu Nov 05 2020 - 19:59
Number on pandemic unemployment payment increases by 34,000Almost 333,000 recipients of PUP with €95.5 million in payments processed on TuesdayTue Nov 03 2020 - 18:10
Boy who painted elderly neighbour wins Texaco Children’s Art CompetitionCasey Etherton (17) from Co Kerry captured Kevin Farrell on canvas for winning entryTue Nov 03 2020 - 17:08
Covid-19 cases ‘stubbornly’ high in Dublin as hopes of early easing of restrictions fadeTwo more deaths and 767 further infections confirmed in the StateTue Nov 03 2020 - 08:57
Vicky Phelan seeks further cancer treatment options as new tumour is discoveredCampaigner vows to keep fighting for changes in CervicalCheck tribunal approachMon Nov 02 2020 - 21:31
HSE initiative aims to help schools deal with Covid outbreaksPriority testing and phone line will assist pupils and staff in fighting pandemicMon Nov 02 2020 - 20:16
Putting the clocks back: Sleep experts question benefits of not changing timeClocks to be turned back by an hour from 2am on Sunday, but EU pushing to end seasonal time switches from next yearSat Oct 24 2020 - 07:24
Almost €160,000 worth of drugs seized in Meath grow house by gardaíMan (51) arrested at the scene and taken to Ashbourne Garda station for questioningFri Oct 23 2020 - 23:48
Gardaí use batons and handcuffs to quell anti-lockdown protest in DublinNine charged following disturbance in Grafton StreetFri Oct 23 2020 - 06:31
Covid-19: Every 100 fewer cases means 20 fewer deaths, expert saysDr Tony Holohan says focus should not be on tracing but on public’s response to Level 5 measuresFri Oct 23 2020 - 06:02
Hand sanitiser used in some schools can cause headaches and respiratory problemsDepartment of Education says some of product contains methanol rather than ethanolFri Oct 23 2020 - 00:06
Six further outbreaks of Covid-19 in nursing homes and community hospitals, Nphet says'Impossible' to fully protect nursing homes while community transmission is highThu Oct 22 2020 - 21:19
CervicalCheck urged to start patient-requested reviews for invasive cancer diagnosesReviews tasked with reviewing the management of interval cancersWed Oct 21 2020 - 19:04
More than 200 of Ireland’s birds of prey were poisoned, finds studyMajority killed by human attacks or other activity, says new report spanning 12 yearsWed Oct 21 2020 - 12:37
Dramatic mountain handover strikes the right note for National Harp DayYoung harpist collects her new harp at county border to keep to Covid-19 restrictionsSat Oct 17 2020 - 01:00
Covid-19 spreading in homes via doorbells, towels and cutlery, Varadkar warnsFamily dinners, play dates contributing to spread of disease and led to restrictions, Tánaiste saysThu Oct 15 2020 - 19:43
Coveney says Europe’s fishing industry will not be sacrificed for UK trade dealMinister says in the agrifood sector tariffs of €1.5bn would be placed on Irish exports to UK worth €5.5bn if there is no dealThu Oct 15 2020 - 19:36
Inner-city activist Fergus McCabe ‘always available’, funeral toldCrowds sing Inner City Song and line north Dublin streets to pay respects to activistMon Oct 12 2020 - 17:39
Government may subsidise direct ferry routes to EU post-Brexit, says CoveneyMinister has urged companies to begin testing direct sea routes from next monthFri Oct 09 2020 - 17:44
Money and cigarettes seized suspected of funding criminal activity – RevenueHaul located in several premises in Finglas area of north DublinFri Oct 09 2020 - 16:25
Former Fine Gael minister Tom O’Donnell dies aged 94Former minister for the Gaeltacht served as MEP from 1979 to 1989Thu Oct 08 2020 - 22:33
Catholic archbishops request meeting with Taoiseach about loss of mass servicesUnder Level 3 all religious services must move onlineThu Oct 08 2020 - 22:04
Future of people driving around country in private cars is ‘fantasy built on cheap oil’Dublin city Architect calls for permanent allocation of open public space in DublinThu Oct 08 2020 - 21:29
Six puppies found in boot of car at Dublin PortDSPCA said dogs likely to have remained in the confined space for duration of journeyThu Oct 08 2020 - 19:48
Longford school sends pupils home after case of Covid-19 confirmedMeán Scoil Mhuire, Longford Town will remain closed until October 19thThu Oct 08 2020 - 19:06
Unisex showering area in Central Bank holds no currency for staff membersFemale employee who raised concerns told it was unfortunate she was ‘feeling so negative’Thu Oct 08 2020 - 11:44
Tillage and wind-farmer optimistic about Ireland’s path toward a greener future‘There is an acceptance by young people that change has to happen now. And it will’Wed Oct 07 2020 - 19:39
Former Fianna Fáil defence minister Vincent Brady diesDublin North Central TD became chief whip in 1987 and served under Haughey in 1991Tue Oct 06 2020 - 21:25
Bono was ‘beaten up by Orangemen’ as a kid - if you can believe Bon JoviUS singer delivers Irish history remix as he contrasts his upbringing with U2 frontmanTue Oct 06 2020 - 19:52
Teaching unions raise questions about schools staying openCalls for safety review and clarity on what protection is available to membersMon Oct 05 2020 - 19:30
Nursing home Fair Deal review ‘paused’ over data protection concernsDeal established to provide financial support for those in private or public nursing home careThu Oct 01 2020 - 15:49
Benefacts facing closure due to funding doubtsCharity analytics company concerned about withdrawal of Government backingWed Sept 30 2020 - 15:51
Government nominates Nuala Butler to serve as High Court judgeVacancy left following appointment of Ms Justice Teresa Pilkington to Court of AppealTue Sept 29 2020 - 21:46
Irish coach hire companies see value of assets plummet over pandemicEconomist’s analysis estimates turnover had initially fallen 95% for most operatorsTue Sept 29 2020 - 11:06
Dublin Halloween festival cancelled due to Covid-19Experts warn against trick-or-treating but say socially distanced costume parades are safeMon Sept 28 2020 - 21:08
Dr Anthony Fauci tells Late Late Show he and Trump get on well despite Covid-19 tensionsUS’s most prominent scientist says he does not take president’s barbs personallySat Sept 26 2020 - 00:24
Applications to sit 2020 Leaving Cert exams open on MondayExams will not include oral or practical elements, with results expected in FebruaryFri Sept 25 2020 - 20:22
Targeted checkpoints in Donegal to oversee adherence to Level 3 restrictionsOperation Fanacht will see high level of garda activity to support health guidelinesFri Sept 25 2020 - 19:40
Covid-19 outbreak confirmed at Regional Hospital MullingarAn unspecified number of patients have tested positive for coronavirus at the facilityFri Sept 25 2020 - 19:27
Screen time linked to rising mental health issues in children – studyComparison of two groups born 10 years apart finds problems on the increaseTue Sept 22 2020 - 18:14
