Ombudsman and Garda investigate custody deathA team from the Garda Ombudsman Commission has begun its investigation into the death of a Polish man who had been in Garda custody…Tue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
Readers come from far and wide to sample BloomsdayFred from Wyoming knew he had come to the right placeMon Jun 18 2007 - 01:00
Man charged with nurse's murderA Co Wicklow man is to appear in court on Friday charged with the murder of nurse Sara Neligan.Mon Jun 18 2007 - 01:00
Event organisers fret over wet weatherA respite from the deluge of rain which has battered the country for the last five days is likely to come as a relief for the…Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Sargent says GMO-free pledge is a 'huge step'A commitment to make Ireland a genetically modified organism (GMO)-free zone represents "a huge step forward which gives us a…Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Dublin-country price difference widensThe gap between prices in Dublin and the rest of the country is growing, according to new figures.Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
NI must be 'less dependent on public sector'Northern Ireland needs to move away from an economy which is heavily dependent on the public sector, Dr Martin McAleese said …Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
Woman claims unfair dismissal by ex-partnerA solicitor terminated the employment of the woman who is the mother of his four children because he had "taken up" with his …Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Nurses' benchmarking talksThe two nursing unions involved in the seven-week dispute over pay and conditions had their first meeting with the benchmarking…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Lack of oxygen forces flight to land at ShannonThe crew of a transatlantic Aer Lingus flight to New York were forced to wear oxygen masks because of a pressurisation problem…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
ISPCA warns on keeping large dogsDog owners who try and keep large breeds such as Rottweilers in confined places risk causing a repeat of the incident where a…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
Call for radical review as buses slow to a crawlDublin Bus has called for a radical rethink of traffic management for the city after new research reveals that the speed of its…Sat Jun 09 2007 - 01:00
Prison inspector rebukes McDowellMinister for Justice Michael McDowell has been accused of behaving disgracefully by failing to fulfil commitments that sex offenders…Sat Jun 09 2007 - 01:00
Less than one in 10 granted refugee statusLess than one asylum seeker in 10 was granted refugee status in Ireland last year, according to new figuresFri Jun 08 2007 - 01:00
Renal patients being turned away from dialysis unitRenal patients who need treatment are being turned away from the busiest dialysis unit in the State, according to the Irish Kidney…Wed Jun 06 2007 - 01:00
Garda issue holiday drink-drive warningGardaí are hoping that a significant fall in the number of motorists being killed on the roads will continue over the bank holiday…Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
Warmer and drier trend continues in MayMay was warmer, sunnier and drier than usual, carrying on a trend that has been apparent since the start of the year, Met Éireann…Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach's running mate accuses FF of 'shafting' herThe divisions within Fianna Fáil in Dublin Central over the party's electoral strategy in the constituency have worsened after…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Computer glitch causes port tunnel closureA computer malfunction caused the closure of both lanes of the Dublin Port Tunnel yesterday afternoon.Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Law Society defends advertsThe Law Society has been accused of circumventing the rules on solicitors advertising for business.Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
TD who lost seat angry at county's divisionLeitrim: Defeated Leitrim TD John Ellis has accused the Constituency Commission of being "totally irresponsible" in dividing…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Fitzpatrick seeks Ahern meeting over letterCampaign tactics: The defeated Fianna Fáil candidate in Dublin Central, Cllr Mary Fitzpatrick, has requested a meeting with …Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Higgins blames defeat on failure to redraw boundaryConstituency boundaries: Socialist Party leader Joe Higgins has blamed the failure to redraw the constituency boundaries for…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Tribunal ponders Taiwan's statusThe recognition of Taiwan as a sovereign country could provoke an "international incident", the Employment Appeals Tribunal was…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Group opposes Dublin water projectCampaigners are to step up their protest against proposals by Dublin City Council to draw water from the Shannon.Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
Tributes to Dermot O'BrienTributes have been paid to Dermot O'Brien, the former Louth football captain and musician, who died yesterday morning following…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
INO to withdraw insurance from independent community midwivesThe Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) is to withdraw indemnity insurance cover from independent community midwives.Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
150 mark Norway dayShell to Sea campaigners took part yesterday in a parade to mark Norway's national holiday.Fri May 18 2007 - 01:00
'Irish Times' journalist wins awardIrish Times writer Sylvia Thompson has won print journalist of the year at the GlaxoSmithKline Irish Medical Media Awards.Thu May 17 2007 - 01:00
Adams denies claim on McCabe killingSinn Féin president Gerry Adams has denied a claim by the widow of murdered Garda Jerry McCabe that he only condemned her husband…Wed May 16 2007 - 01:00
Charity denies link to 'fundraising' firmA cancer charity for teenagers has warned the public not to donate money to a company which claims to be acting on its behalf…Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
First of McCabe's killers to be freed next weekThe first of four men who were convicted for their part in the killing of Det Garda Jerry McCabe is to be released from Castlerea…Sat May 12 2007 - 01:00
Tributes paid to business figureTributes have been paid to the businessman and art collector Vincent Ferguson (75) whose funeral takes place in Co Sligo later…Fri May 11 2007 - 01:00
Cullen exonerated in two inquiries over awarding of lucrative contractsIt was shortly after the relationship between Monica Leech and Martin Cullen was first raised in public in December 2004 that…Wed May 09 2007 - 01:00
Refundable tax credit up to €5,000 urged for parentsCori election briefing: A refundable tax credit worth between €4,000 and €5,000 for parents with children under the age of six…Tue May 08 2007 - 01:00
Call for environmental court to jail pollutersGreen Party: An environmental court with the power to impose swingeing fines and significant jail sentences on offenders would…Tue May 08 2007 - 01:00
Garda Commissioner to get new dismissal powersThe Garda Commissioner will be given powers to summarily dismiss a garda he suspects of grave misconduct under new regulations…Tue May 08 2007 - 01:00
Leech libel action against RTÉ to beginThe former Government adviser Monica Leech is listed to begin her libel action against RTÉ this morning at the High Court.Tue May 08 2007 - 01:00
More talks on Dodder residents' packageEfforts will be made today to conclude an enhanced compensation package for residents affected by the redevelopment of Lansdowne…Mon May 07 2007 - 01:00
Call to keep unviable post offices openPost offices which are economically unviable should be kept open because of the important social role they play, especially in…Mon May 07 2007 - 01:00
Marchers call for legalisation of cannabisA crowd of about 500 marchers turned out yesterday for the biggest "legalise cannabis" rally to date in Ireland.Mon May 07 2007 - 01:00
Judge McMahon appointed chairman of redress boardJudge Bryan McMahon has been appointed as the new chairman of the Residential Institutions Redress Board.Fri May 04 2007 - 01:00
British Council staff to vote on strike action over redundanciesStaff at the British Council are to be balloted for strike action which could involve pickets of its offices in a dispute over…Fri May 04 2007 - 01:00
Greens urge students to voteVoter registration: The Green Party has called on students to vote in the constituencies they live in if they are unable to …Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Inquest into death of woman run over on Christmas EveA verdict of accidental death was recorded in the case of a woman who died after being run over near her home on Christmas Eve…Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Placement scheme for ex-inmates praisedA scheme which was introduced to help ex-offenders to rehabilitate themselves back into society has seen almost half of them …Sat Apr 28 2007 - 01:00
Teachers' union defends texting by studentsText messaging is a response to changing technology and should not be seen as a threat to the literacy of pupils, secondary school…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
Poolbeg firm may be dropped - councilDublin City Council will seek a new partner to build the Poolbeg incinerator if ongoing negotiations with the current contractor…Tue Apr 24 2007 - 01:00
Ahern gets some baby kissing practiceThe sign at the entrance to the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin makes it clear. "No visitingMon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00
Care charges on people with disabilities are 'assault on rights'Charges which have been levied on people with intellectual disabilities are an "assault on their right to live as independently…Mon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00
