Dermatologist was 'isolated', hearing toldA consultant dermatologist might have had better patient outcomes if he had available diagnostic support and had been invited…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Doctor faces more than 100 allegationsA consultant dermatologist has said he believed that a short course of treatment with ultra violet (UV) light in a tanning shop…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Arsonists attack City Bin lorriesGardaí are investigating what appears to have been a deliberately targeted attack on nine bin lorries belonging to the Dublin…Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
TD concerned over future of Abbeville HeritageA Labour Party TD has called for additional protection for former taoiseach Charles Haughey's Abbeville mansion in Kinsealy, …Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Six bin trucks found burnt outGardaí have confirmed they are investigating what appears to have been a deliberately targeted attack on nine bin lorries belonging…Sun Dec 16 2012 - 00:00
Ukraine elections 'a step backwards'Elections in the Ukraine failed to bring the country closer to forming an association with the EU and may even have set the process…Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
MEPs call for action on drug-resistant bacteriaBacteria that are resistant to antimicrobial drugs cause 25,000 deaths a year in the EU, Iceland and Norway, a European Parliament…Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
EU activist prize presentedThe European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to two Iranian human rights activists, lawyer Nasrin…Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Common EU patents can now be registeredMore than 50 years since it was first proposed, and more than three decades since negotiations began, inventors will now be able…Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Cement cost State €605m, firm claimsTraditional cement production has cost the State €605 million in the last 10 years, according to a study of European Environment…Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Mixed reception to budget measuresCriminals smuggling cigarettes “will be thrilled” with the budget increases on tobacco prices, according to the National Federation…Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Surgeon criticises 'breakthrough' claims for spinal injury patientsReports of a “breakthrough” that raises the possibility that paralysed people might walk again have been sharply criticised by…Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
To Burnaby with loveThe Burnaby estate in Greystones, Co Wicklow, was named after soldier and adventurer Fred Burnaby but the developer behind it…Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Noonan announces aviation incentivesSignificant job creation could come from the aviation sector, Minister for Finance Mr Noonan said in his Budget speech.Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
Byrne stands by Gathering criticismActor Gabriel Byrne has defended his views on the Gathering, saying that he still feels it is a scamTue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Oil company not informed of Dalkey designation proposalProvidence Resources, the company prospecting for oil off Dalkey in Dublin Bay, yesterday said it had not been given advance …Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
90% of cars taxed in 2011 in lowest emission bandsTransport: More than 90 per cent of all new private cars taxed last year were in the two lowest emission bands for CO2 – the…Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
Campaign against Coillte sales beginsA campaign against the proposed sale of some woodland assets belonging to State agency Coillte has been launched.Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Varadkar defends The GatheringMinister for Tourism Leo Varadkar hit out at critics of The Gathering next year, saying that contrary to the cynics, there was…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
European bank to back road-building projectThe European Investment Bank has promised support for a combined road-building project in south Dublin and Co Wicklow.Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
RPA chief to keep Metro North 'alive'The incoming chairman of the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) has said he would "love to" go ahead with the building of Metro…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Restructuring of register being considered over pension sign-onsThe Government is considering changing the way the Live Register is structured.Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Motorists warned of early frost and iceWeather warnings remain in place today with motorists told to be particularly careful of frost and black ice this morning.Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Licensed vehicle registrations riseThe number of licensed vehicles in the Republic increased in 2011 - but the statistics come with something of a health warning…Mon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
Howlin signals higher civil servant salaries not part of Croke Park talksSalaries of higher paid civil servants are unlikely to be on the agenda for new talks on the Croke Park agreement after comments…Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Howlin refuses to be drawn on payMinister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has refused to say whether public service salaries of more than €100…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
App 'could detect' illegal cigarettesBar-codes on illegal cigarettes could be read by a smartphone app, giving gardaí, customers and retailers instant information…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Kenny opens Dublin homeless centreTaoiseach Enda Kenny kept homeless people waiting for more than an hour for their lunch today - but nobody said they minded.Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Howth gate decision angers hillwalkersThe erection of a gate on a traditional walkers’ pathway on Howth Head is being challenged by local people.Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Criminalisation of buyers of illegal cigarettes to be discussedA call to make those who buy illegal cigarettes face criminal prosecution is to be made at a Dublin policing forum today.Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Safe driving urged as traffic dead rememberedFamily members of some of those killed in traffic crashes on the State’s roads yesterday asked motorists to do all in their power…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
At last: a hitlist of the worst road bendsQ : What is happening to the worst bends on Irish roads?Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
Gardaí and civilians receive National Bravery Awards for saving lives“It is formulated planning – you don’t think about it,” said Garda Shaun Brosnan of the day he went into a bedroom in a burning…Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
Certificates of bravery awardedMembers of An Garda Síochána were strongly represented in the National Bravery awards presented at Farmleigh House, Dublin, this…Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
Roads authority to fix 50 worst bendsThe National Roads Authority has compiled a list of the “State’s worst bends” which it plans to eliminate in the interests of…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Safety of road barriers defendedThe days of wire barriers commonly referred to as “cheese cutters” which are used to separate traffic on the State’s new dual…Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
Rehabilitation hospital land in Dún Laoghaire rezoning planOne of the highest profile rezonings to come before Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in recent years, a “healthcare/life…Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
VEC officials blame students for third-level grant delaysMore than half of the delays in awarding student grants were caused by students themselves providing incomplete or incorrect …Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
Two Dublin councils call for abortion lawSouth Dublin County Council last night called on the Government to legislate for abortion to give effect to the Supreme Court…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Planning application lodged for €25m Liffey Valley projectA planning application for a €25 million extension to the Liffey Valley shopping centre has been lodged with South Dublin County…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Call for Government to legislate on abortionSouth Dublin County Council tonight called on the Government to legislate for abortion to give effect to the Supreme Court decision…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
An Irishman's DiaryIN SEPTEMBER I had the profound conviction that time and tide were moving their focus on to a new generationTue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Redeveloped library to be handed over to councilOne of the largest public library building projects in recent years, the €4 million redevelopment of Ballyroan library in south…Mon Nov 05 2012 - 00:00
Dublin City Council extends period for final decision on Poolbeg incinerator to April next yearDublin City Council has surprised commentators by extending the period for a final decision on the planned thermal incinerator…Sat Nov 03 2012 - 00:00
Farm incomes rise to €24,500Strong farm produce prices and growth in food exports saw farm incomes rise to an average of €24,461 in 2011, according to the…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Website bans not enough in battle against bullies, says FFPARTY POLICY: BANNING A website will not change the danger posed by cyberbullying, Fianna Fáil education spokesman Charlie McConalogue…Thu Nov 01 2012 - 00:00
Gallery chief awarded €30,000 for unfair dismissalA CLAIM by the former chief executive of a Dublin art gallery that her redundancy was “a sham” has been upheld by the Employment…Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
Insurers look to halt fall-offTHE PRIVATE health insurance industry yesterday said it wanted to be able to offer cheaper premiums to those who live healthier…Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
New diesel marker may stop fuel cheatsAUTHORITIES IN the Republic, Northern Ireland and Britain are working on a new diesel fuel marker which is aimed at closing down…Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
Road users urged to be vigilant this weekendROAD USERS have been given a simple message from gardaí in advance of the bank holiday weekend: take all necessary steps to protect…Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
