DSPCA fire damage estimated at €500,000A fire at a shelter for animals in Rathfarnham at the weekend caused over €500,000 of damage, the Dublin Society for the Prevention…Wed Feb 04 2009 - 00:00
Agencies seek meeting over overseas aid cutsIrish international aid agencies are today seeking an emergency meeting with Ministers Micheál Martin and Peter Power to seek…Wed Feb 04 2009 - 00:00
National men's health policy is first in the worldTHE PUBLICATION of a national policy on men’s health has been hailed as groundbreaking.Tue Feb 03 2009 - 00:00
Greens to push for service reform at Dublin BusTHE GREEN Party has said it intends to push for service reform at Dublin Bus following criticism about its alleged failure to…Tue Feb 03 2009 - 00:00
Dependence on oil imports must stop - RyanAlthough there is no significant risk to Ireland in terms of availability of oil, the country should take steps to reduce its…Mon Feb 02 2009 - 00:00
50 new jobs announced for Co ClareMelcut Cutting Tools has announced it is to create 50 new jobs in Co Clare as part of a €2 million investment.Mon Feb 02 2009 - 00:00
Dublin Bus drivers protest outside Green head officeThe Green Party said today it intends to push for service reform at Dublin Bus following criticism about its alleged failure …Mon Feb 02 2009 - 00:00
Farmers accuse Glanbia over milk price cutsThe Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has accused food company Glanbia of trying to 'soften up' farmers ahead of further milk price…Mon Feb 02 2009 - 00:00
Hill of Tara nominated to be world heritage siteTHE HILL of Tara is among a number of locations which have been nominated for inclusion on a list of possible Unesco world heritage…Sat Jan 31 2009 - 00:00
Plans to address underperforming teachers to proceedPlans to enable school authorities to deal with the problem of under-performing teachers are to go ahead this year, Minister …Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
Tara proposed as Unesco world heritage siteThe Hill of Tara is among a number of sites which have been nominated for inclusion on the country's list of possible United …Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
Ex-Workers' Party president Garland arrestedThe former president of the Workers' Party was arrested in Dublin today. in connection with a long-running extradition case.Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
Singer-songwriter John Martyn dies, aged 60THE RENOWNED singer-songwriter John Martyn has died aged 60Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
Springsteen adds second Dublin dateBruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band are set to play a second night in Dublin this July after tickets for the first show sold…Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
Cost of hotel rooms plummetsThe average cost of a double room in an Irish hotel has fallen by almost a third since June, according to new figures published…Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
Figures show Irish life expectancy gap narrowingThe gap in life expectancy between men and women living in Ireland has declined and both sexes are living for longer, according…Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
Hotels, pubs to be badly hit by recession - McKennaHotels are set to close at the rate of one a week, pub trade will be decimated but restaurants will survive the recession, a …Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
January the month for budding romance - surveyThe month of January has become associated with depression, relationship break-ups, attempts to lose weight and give up smoking…Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
Commission closes two nature protection casesTwo long-running court cases taken against Ireland over nature protection infringements have finally closed, the European Commission…Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
Songwriter John Martyn dies aged 60Renowned singer-songwriter John Martyn has died aged 60.Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
Almost 200 new jobs for Newry, BelfastAlmost 200 jobs are to be created in Northen Ireland, it was announced today.Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
Sharon Shannon to receive major awardMusician Sharon Shannon is to receive the "Lifetime Achievement Award" at this years Meteor Ireland Music Awards, details of …Wed Jan 28 2009 - 00:00
New men's health policy publishedThe life expectancy of men in Ireland has increased by 20 years since 1926 but men still die on average five years before women…Wed Jan 28 2009 - 00:00
City car charges troubling - LabourPLANS TO introduce congestion charges over the next few years would only make life more difficult for commuters in the capital…Wed Jan 28 2009 - 00:00
Enough buses in Dublin despite cuts, says MinisterDUBLIN BUS has enough buses to meet demand even with the loss of a number of services through cutbacks, Minister for Transport…Tue Jan 27 2009 - 00:00
Powerscreen to cut 90 jobs in Co TyroneA Co Tyrone engineering firm has announced it is to cut 90 jobs in the North.Tue Jan 27 2009 - 00:00
Chair of Roscommon abuse investigation defends teamThe chair of the investigation into the Roscommon abuse case has defended the decision to include two Health Service Executive…Tue Jan 27 2009 - 00:00
Enough Dublin Bus vehicles for demand - DempseyDublin Bus has enough buses in its fleet to meet demand from passengers even with the loss of a number of services through cutbacks…Mon Jan 26 2009 - 00:00
Land of Leather to close 33 storesTroubled furniture retailer Land of Leather has announced it is to close 33 stores, including four shops in Ireland.Mon Jan 26 2009 - 00:00
Gaeltacht firms facing challenging yearOver 1,200 new jobs were created by companies in the Gaeltacht last year, according to an end-of-year statement released by Údarás…Mon Jan 26 2009 - 00:00
Bank legislation due in new Dáil sessionBills which gives effect to the Government‘s decision to increase protection to bank depositors and to recapitalise the banks…Mon Jan 26 2009 - 00:00
Tickets for Springsteen and E Street Band's July show on sale next weekLESS THAN a year after playing three sell-out gigs at the RDS in Dublin, “The Boss” has announced his return to the venue…Sat Jan 24 2009 - 00:00
Vatican unveils dedicated YouTube channelCatholics around the world will be able to keep up-to-date with the comings and goings of the Pope online following the launch…Fri Jan 23 2009 - 00:00
Public sector weekly wages up 2.9%The number of people employed in the public sector rose by 5,200 in the year to September 2008, according to new figures from…Fri Jan 23 2009 - 00:00
Overseas visitor numbers down 12 per centThe number of overseas visitors to Ireland fell by 12 per cent in November, according to new figures released by the Central …Fri Jan 23 2009 - 00:00
Ireland has thriving economy, insists LenihanIreland "has a thriving economy", and it would be wrong to compare the country's economic situation with that of Iceland's, Minister…Fri Jan 23 2009 - 00:00
Stardust families 'vindicated' in campaignFamilies of the 48 young people who died in the Stardust fire almost 28 years ago said today they had been vindicated in their…Fri Jan 23 2009 - 00:00
The Boss coming back to play Dublin in JulyLess than a year after playing three sell-out gigs at the RDS in Dublin, the man universally known as 'The Boss' has announced…Fri Jan 23 2009 - 00:00
Government action urged over mental-health reformThe Government has been severely criticised today over the delay in reforming mental health services.Thu Jan 22 2009 - 00:00
Ireland lags behind on innovation, says EU studyIreland remains a follower rather than a leader when it comes to high-tech innovation, according to a new European Union study…Thu Jan 22 2009 - 00:00
Complaints to Pensions Ombudsman up 43%Complaints for the Pensions Ombudsman rose by 43 per cent last year, according to new figures released today.Thu Jan 22 2009 - 00:00
Watchdog calls for tighter immigration safeguardsThe State's watchdog on human rights has today called for tighter safeguards to immigration law and practices.Thu Jan 22 2009 - 00:00
Call for inquiry into Roscommon abuse caseOpposition parties and care organisations have called for an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the abuse of six children…Thu Jan 22 2009 - 00:00
Envoy named for strategy on tackling hungerKevin Farrell has been selected as Special Envoy for Hunger to oversee Ireland’s response to the global hunger crisis.Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
Hurley says bank recapitalisation should 'run its course'The governor of the Central Bank John Hurley has said the recapitalisation of Bank of Ireland and AIB should be allowed to run…Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
Molex to cut jobs at Co Clare plantMolex, a manufacturer of fibreoptic connectors that employs almost 450 people in Shannon, Co Clare, has confirmed that it is …Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
Dáil votes to nationalise Anglo Irish BankThe Dáil has tonight passed legislation to approve the nationalisation of Anglo Irish Bank.Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
Motorists feeling safer and driving better, study findsONE-THIRD OF motorists believe their driving behaviour has improved in the past two years, while eight out of 10 say they feel…Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
Third of motorists claim better behaviour - surveyOne-third of motorists believe their driving behaviour has improved in the past two years while eight out of ten say they feel…Mon Jan 19 2009 - 00:00
Financial watchdog criticises former Anglo chairmanThe financial services ombudsman launched a stinging attack on the former chairman of Anglo Irish Bank this evening.Thu Jan 15 2009 - 00:00
