Drivers are urged to change their waysAs oil prices reach record highs of $50 (€41) a barrel, motorists have been told they can cut their fuel bills by more than 13…Wed Sept 29 2004 - 01:00
E-vote cost needed closer assesment - C&AGThe electronic voting project abandonned by the Government earlier this year should have been subject to more rigorous cost/benefit…Tue Sept 28 2004 - 01:00
Half of speeding drivers escape action - reportAlmost half of motorists caught speeding on fixed Garda cameras are not fined or prosecuted, the Comptroller and Auditor General…Tue Sept 28 2004 - 01:00
Martin unveils make up of new health authorityThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, has revealed the four regional centres that will make up the new Health Services Executive…Tue Sept 28 2004 - 01:00
Curtin investigation will go ahead, says Dáil committeeThe Oireachtas committee investigating Judge Brian Curtin said today it would be continuing its work despite claims that the …Tue Sept 28 2004 - 01:00
Martin confirms appointment of health chiefThe name man who is to run the health service under the Government's health service reform programme was formally announced this…Wed Sept 22 2004 - 01:00
Dublin Zoo reports 10% rise in visitor numbersThere was a 10 per cent rise in the number of visitors to Dublin Zoo last year, according to its annual report published today…Wed Sept 22 2004 - 01:00
Abortion rate highest in 20-24 age group - studySome 20 per cent of Irish women who become pregnant between the age of 20 and 24 have abortions, according to a study published…Mon Sept 20 2004 - 01:00
Group says 750,000 have not reported sex abuseThe Government has been called on the act after it was reported up to 750,000 victims of sexual abuse in the Republic have not…Mon Sept 20 2004 - 01:00
Labour against running presidential candidateLabour's parliamentary party has recommended not fielding a candidate for a presidential election in October, despite the willingness…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Ahern and Harney weigh in behind McAleeseThe Government has given its support to Mrs Mary McAleese in her bid to secure a second seven-year term as President.Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
Green Party seeks to join race for PresidentThe Green Party said today it was seeking to join the presidential election race following discussions over the weekend.Mon Sept 13 2004 - 01:00
More gardaí 'needed' on roadsThe Departments of Justice and Finance have been warned they need to provide "active support" to the Minister of Transport, Mr…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
From square roundabouts to monkey attacks: the excuses rental drivers makeSUV drivers are a strange lotWed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Museum founder John Hunt dies in DublinThe founder director of the Hunt Museum in Limerick has died in Dublin at the age of 47.Mon Aug 30 2004 - 01:00
Clinton fans gather for Dublin book signingThe queue on Dublin's Middle Abbey Street this morning. Photo: Patrick LogueWed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Car thieves busy in the capitalDublin motorists are more than twice as likely to have their cars stolen than their provincial counterparts, new figures show…Wed Aug 04 2004 - 01:00
ATM gang in Carlow leaves empty-handedThieves using a stolen digger ripped a cash machine from a bank's wall early this morning in Co Carlow.Wed Aug 04 2004 - 01:00
Gang rips ATM from bank wall in Co WexfordA gang using a mechanical digger ripped a bank machine from a wall in the early hours of this morning, but failed in taking the…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Harney finds NIB report 'deeply disturbing'Reaction: The findings of the High Court inspectors' report are "deeply disturbing", the Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has said.Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Ahern vows decentralisation 'as quickly as possible'The Taoiseach and Tánaiste said today the planned decentralisation programme would be implemented "as quickly as possible" but…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
70% say road speeding acceptable - surveySome 70 per cent of Irish drivers believe it is acceptable to drive at 10 mph over the speed limit, according to figures released…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Mayo teachers get €30,000 in equality caseThree Co Mayo teachers have been awarded €10,000 each after the Equality Tribunal found they were discriminated against on grounds…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
House prices grow at lowest rate in eight yearsHouse prices in the first half of the year have grown at their lowest rate in eight years, according to a survey released today…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
PSNI seeks Belfast man as woman found deadPolice in the North are searching for a west Belfast man today after the body of a missing woman was found in a house in the …Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Irish workers take average 33 minute lunchIrish workers on average take only 33 minutes lunch break each day, a survey has found.Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Raiders take cash from Dublin security vanRaiders have stolen what gardaí said was a "substantial" amount of cash from a security van in south Dublin this morning.Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Disturbances follow parade in Co ArmaghThere were disturbances in Lurgan, Co Armagh last night following a parade by the loyalist Royal Black Preceptory.Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
Police say 25 officers hurt in violence after Belfast paradeA clean-up operation is taking place in north Belfast today after major disturbances following an Orange Order parade yesterday…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
NI rioting is 'regrettable and disturbing' - AhernReaction: The Taoiseach has described last night's violence in Belfast following the annual Twelfth of July demonstrations as…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Police officers attacked during North violencePolice came under attack last night and this morning in a series of incidents across the North.Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
EU call on jaywalkersJaywalkers should be prosecuted for wandering out in front of traffic, car makers have told the European CommissionWed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Dublin motorists face new traffic flow rulesMotorists in Dublin face major changes in traffic flow in St Stephen's Green from early tomorrow morning.Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Missing girl (13) found dead at Cavan houseThe results of a post mortem examination on the body of a 13-year-old Cavan girl may not be known for a number of days, gardaí…Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
A vision in armour-plateThere was a time when US presidents visiting Ireland could be seen peering out of the sunroof of their black limousines, waving…Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Council grants permission for Madonna gigMusic promoters MCD have been granted permission to stage the Madonna concert in Slane, Co Meath at the end of August.Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Ten pay more than €1 million to RevenueThe Revenue today published a list of 259 individuals who made settlements in relation to their tax affairs.Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Parents warned of surge in measles casesParents have been urged to have their children vaccinated after an increase in the number of cases of measles in the greater …Fri Jun 04 2004 - 01:00
Asylum application numbers down in 2004The number of applications for asylum received by the State has fallen dramatically in 2004, it emerged today.Thu Jun 03 2004 - 01:00
Flights disrupted after UK air control shutdownFlights between Ireland and the London area were suspended for a time this morning after a suspected computer glitch shut down…Thu Jun 03 2004 - 01:00
Martin defends 'balanced' citizenship proposalThe debate in the citizenship referendum has been dominated by "deliberate misrepresentations", the Minister for Health, Mr Martin…Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Personal injuries body comes into force tonightAll work-related injury cases against employers will have to be submitted for assessment to the new Personal Injuries Assessment…Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
15,000 driving test 'no-shows' last year - BrennanAlmost 15,000 people failed to turn up for their driving test last year, the Minister for Transport said today.Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Bomb left at office of Belfast community groupThe British army blew up an explosive device in west Belfast early this morning.Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Parties seek action after latest AIB revelationsPolitical parties have reacted with scepticism to AIB's admission of irregularities in offshore dealings in the 1990s.Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
AIB admits to irregularities in offshore fund dealingsAIB has admitted to new irregularities involving former and current senior executives and their connections with offshore funds…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Emergency laws may close speeding loopholeThe Government may introduce emergency legislation to close a loophole that could mean thousands of challenges to speeding convictions…Wed May 26 2004 - 01:00
Loaded weapons found at east Belfast housePolice have discovered a cache of loaded weapons in east Belfast believed to be connected to loyalist paramilitary feuding.Wed May 26 2004 - 01:00
Ahern rules out financial deal for Judge CurtinThe Dáil will vote next week on a motion that may lead to the impeachment of Judge Brian Curtin, the Taoiseach told the House…Tue May 25 2004 - 01:00
Commission 'concerned' over citizenship referendumThe Green Party and Sinn Fein have welcomed a statement from the Human Rights Commission that it is concerned the Government …Tue May 25 2004 - 01:00
