New town to benefit 5 owners of landFive landowners stand to benefit from the decision of the Government to designate 170 hectares in south Dublin as the centre …Fri Aug 04 2006 - 01:00
Owners are rebuked over PunchestownMinister for Sport John O'Donoghue says he is "deeply disappointed" at the continuing controversy and bickering over control …Thu Aug 03 2006 - 01:00
Site in southwest Dublin earmarked for new townThe Government has designated 170 hectares of land in southwest Dublin for a new town with up to 8,000 houses along with commercial…Thu Aug 03 2006 - 01:00
HSE plans to transfer some surgery services to BallinasloeAll inpatient surgery services in the Roscommon/East Galway area will in future be carried out at Portiuncula hospital in Ballinasloe…Thu Aug 03 2006 - 01:00
Group to plan new national children's hospitalThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has established a special group of officials to draw up detailed plans for the development…Wed Aug 02 2006 - 01:00
Hospitals over budget by €112mThe financial position of many Irish hospitals will be "unsustainable" if expenditure trends experienced in the first few months…Tue Aug 01 2006 - 01:00
Concern over nursing home court casesConcerns were raised by Attorney General Rory Brady in recent months at how the Health Service Executive (HSE) was preparing …Tue Aug 01 2006 - 01:00
Ben hatches a perfect egg recipeA young Irish industrial designer may have solved the perennial problem of how to produce the perfect soft-boiled egg.Tue Aug 01 2006 - 01:00
Bishops criticise Israel and HizbullahThe Irish Catholic bishops have criticised both Israel and Hizbullah for the violence in Lebanon and called on the Government…Mon Jul 31 2006 - 01:00
HSE punishes hospitals for overspendHospitals and local health areas which overspent their budgets in the first part of the year have been excluded from consideration…Mon Jul 31 2006 - 01:00
Threat to B&Bs as owners near retirementThe traditional Irish Bed & Breakfast sector is under threat, with around 60 per cent of operators forecasting that their…Mon Jul 31 2006 - 01:00
Freedom of Information proposals scupperedThe Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service has voted to support Ministers in keeping dozens of non-disclosure…Thu Jul 27 2006 - 01:00
Rent scheme may have lost €300m, TD claimsUp to €300 million may have been lost in the State system for paying rent supplement as a result of fraud, overpayments and mistakes…Wed Jul 26 2006 - 01:00
24% of mothers in Holles Street went 'private'Birth figures: Nearly 50 per cent of women who gave birth at the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street, Dublin, last …Tue Jul 25 2006 - 01:00
Charitable trust seeks to change name of Beaumont HospitalName change: A charitable trust which has donated millions of euro to Beaumont Hospital in recent years has sought to have the…Tue Jul 25 2006 - 01:00
EU divided on stem-cell research fundsThe Government will seek to prevent EU funding being used for embryonic stem-cell research in Ireland but will not try to block…Mon Jul 24 2006 - 01:00
Primate's concern at secular mediaThe Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Dr Seán Brady, has urged Christians and others of religious faith to review…Fri Jul 21 2006 - 01:00
'Informed discussion' of embryo rights urgedThe Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, Dr Seán Brady, has said he was surprised at legal arguments put forward in a recent court …Fri Jul 21 2006 - 01:00
Ombudsman critical of care home chargesThe Government is facing a new controversy over nursing home charges after it emerged that health authorities in recent months…Thu Jul 20 2006 - 01:00
HSE complaint inquiry inadequateThe Health Service Executive has accepted, on foot of an investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman, that it it did not deal…Thu Jul 20 2006 - 01:00
HSE employs almost 3,000 more than officials allowedStaff numbers: The health service now has almost 3,000 more staff than officially allowed under the Government's employment…Tue Jul 11 2006 - 01:00
Some hospital consultants earn over €250,000HSE data Some hospital consultants are earning over €250,000 in salary and allowances for their work in public hospitals, it…Tue Jul 11 2006 - 01:00
Consultants plan to seek pay increase from review bodyContract talks: Hospital consultants are considering plans to seek a significant salary increase from the review body which …Tue Jul 04 2006 - 01:00
HSE tells hospitals to introduce cost savingsSpending figures: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has asked all major hospitals to introduce cost-saving measures and value…Tue Jul 04 2006 - 01:00
State to contest Macarthur challenge for releaseThe State is set to fully defend a High Court challenge brought by convicted murderer Malcolm Macarthur against his continuing…Mon Jul 03 2006 - 01:00
TDs note failure to inspect voluntary groupsMembers of the Dáil Public Accounts Committee have expressed concern that the failure of the State to introduce legislation allowing…Fri Jun 30 2006 - 01:00
Martin 'open' to stem cell researchMinister for Enterprise and Employment Mícheál Martin has said that he would support embryonic stem-cell research being carried…Thu Jun 29 2006 - 01:00
FF move to defer embryos report opposedA row has broken out on the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children over proposals by Fianna Fáil members to defer a controversial…Thu Jun 29 2006 - 01:00
HSE faces €70m deficit over drugs scheme overrunReimbursement: The Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing a projected financial deficit of around €70 million this year on…Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
Mental health gets €36m from ExchequerProperty sell-off: More than €30 million which was surrendered by the health services to the Exchequer as part of the proceeds…Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
Benchmark deal hinges on national agreement, says AhernThe recommendations of the current public service benchmarking body may not be implemented by the Government in the event of …Mon Jun 26 2006 - 01:00
Report highlights cancer case figuresA number of hospitals across the State are carrying out only one breast cancer operation each year, figures provided by the Department…Mon Jun 26 2006 - 01:00
Labour document highlights 50 'stealth' taxesThe Labour Party has accused the Government of imposing more than 50 "stealth" taxes since the last election.Sat Jun 24 2006 - 01:00
Harney unlikely to oppose 12.5% VHI rate riseMinister for Health Mary Harney is not expected to oppose plans by the State-owned health insurance company VHI to increase subscription…Sat Jun 24 2006 - 01:00
Justice official queries asylum motivesThe secretary general of the Department of Justice has said that the vast majority of asylum seekers coming to Ireland were economic…Fri Jun 23 2006 - 01:00
Government levy on plastic bags to rise by four centThe Government levy on plastic bags is to be increased to 19c later this yearThu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
OPW to publish flood maps onlineThe Office of Public Works (OPW) is to published maps of areas around the country which, historically, have been prone to flooding…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
An Taisce warns of roadside projects outside town limitsAn Taisce has claimed local authorities and the National Roads Authority (NRA) could be exposed to compensation claims from persons…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
€1bn nursing home charges repayment scheme delayedThe Government's €1 billion repayment scheme for persons illegally charged for their stay in public nursing homes and other State…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Call for State to give €60m extra to cut suicide rateAn Oireachtas committee has recommended that the Government should invest an additional €60 million annually on measures to reduce…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Several hospital developments put on holdCost issue: A number of planned hospital developments around the State have been put on hold pending the completion of new value…Tue Jun 20 2006 - 01:00
FF duo got €2,000 each, says lobbyistThe former lobbyist Frank Dunlop has said that two members of Dublin County Council, Fianna Fáil councillors Tony Fox and Colm…Sat Jun 17 2006 - 01:00
FF duo got €2,000 each, says lobbyistThe former lobbyist Frank Dunlop has said that two members of Dublin County Council, Fianna Fáil councillors Tony Fox and Colm…Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
Lobbyist says he gave Lawlor £100,000Mahon tribunal: Late FF politician was claiming to introduce clients and seeking fees, Dunlop tells inquiry Mahon tribunalThu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Dunlop claims councillors were paid regularlyMahon tribunal: Lobbyist Frank Dunlop has said he made payments to around 15 councillors on Dublin County Council on a regular…Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
Consultant talks to recommence after five months' delayNegotiations: Negotiations between the Government and hospital consultants on a new contract, which have been stalled for the…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Mater to get bio-terrorism unitHospital report: The planned new national bio-terrorism unit is to be established at the Mater Hospital in Dublin.Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
VHI set to make record losses of up to €35mState-owned health insurance company VHI is set to record losses of around €30 million in accounts to be submitted to the Government…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
HSE tells hospital critics to stop playing politicsThe Health Service Executive (HSE) has urged critics of its plan to put the proposed national children's hospital on the Mater…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
Cancer director to oversee national strategyThe Government is to announce today the setting up of a new national cancer post to oversee major reforms to the way the disease…Mon Jun 12 2006 - 01:00
