Shipping line to increase checks on its containersThe Waterford shipping company which brought the container holding 13 asylum-seekers into Ireland last week is to step up security…Mon Dec 10 2001 - 00:00
Gardai say stowaways came to Ireland by mistakeThe eight stowaways found dead in a freight container in Co Wexford at the weekend travelled to Ireland by mistake, according…Mon Dec 10 2001 - 00:00
Shooting leaves locals shocked and saddenedA deep sense of shock was overtaken by sadness last night as residents of Abbeyleix learned that Detective Sergeant John Eiffe…Sat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
Region to recycle waste incineration debateIncineration is set to return to the south-east's agenda from Friday, when a new waste management plan for the region is to be…Wed Dec 05 2001 - 00:00
Flood relief plan offers Clonmel a chance to be dryCLONMEL, one of Ireland's frequently flooded towns, was offered hope of a drier future yesterday with the unveiling of proposals…Tue Dec 04 2001 - 00:00
Noonan will not intervene in rezone rowThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Michael Noonan, says he will not intervene in a rezoning controversy in Kilkenny involving members of…Wed Nov 28 2001 - 00:00
Special schools are now in special needThe answers come rapidly when you ask the pupils at St John's in Dungarvan what they like about going to school: "games", "painting…Wed Nov 21 2001 - 00:00
Town 'laden with grief' at funeral of girl (2) stabbed to death by fatherThe people of Callan gathered "laden with grief" yesterday at the funeral of two-year-old Robyn Leahy, who was stabbed by her…Fri Nov 16 2001 - 00:00
Dispute over suspended psychiatrist intensifiesA row between the Medical Council and the South-Eastern Health Board over a psychiatrist who practised here while suspended in…Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
Crowd mourns child victimA large crowd gathered in Callan, Co Kilkenny last night as prayers were said for Robyn Leahy, the two-year old stabbed to death…Thu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
Cancer patients face delays in crucial treatmentCancer patients in the south-east are facing delays and other hardship before getting life-saving treatment.Wed Nov 14 2001 - 00:00
Locals unable to believe tragedy before their eyesLocal people gathered last night at the scene of the brutal double killing in Co Kilkenny, shocked that such a tragedy could …Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Employment of barred psychiatrist investigatedAn investigation is being conducted into how a psychiatrist suspended in Britain was allowed to practise in Ireland, the Minister…Sat Nov 10 2001 - 00:00
Shutdowns at Irish Sugar beginIrish Sugar began closing its plants in Carlow and Mallow last night in response to the withholding of supplies by farmers in…Sat Nov 10 2001 - 00:00
Waterford Crystal in shutdownWaterford Crystal faces two week-long shutdowns before the end of the year in response to falling demand for its productsFri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
Sugar company moves to close downIrish Sugar is to begin the "orderly closedown" of its plants in Carlow and Mallow today as its row with farmers over the price…Fri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
Hopes that job losses will not be enforcedStaff at Waterford Crystal were yesterday absorbing the blow that short-time working will not be sufficient to save all 1,600…Thu Nov 08 2001 - 00:00
Sugar factories to close unless price row settledIrish Sugar will begin a closedown of its plants in Carlow and Mallow from tomorrow unless a price dispute with beet suppliers…Thu Nov 08 2001 - 00:00
Break-up of regions is resistedA proposal to divide the south-east into separate "functional areas" in a planning blueprint to be completed shortly is being…Wed Nov 07 2001 - 00:00
Pathologist argues the case for central register of deathsA homicidal doctor in Ireland would find it "relatively easy" to escape detection, a conference was told at the weekend.Mon Nov 05 2001 - 00:00
Urgent action to prevent job losses in building industry urgedMajor job losses are imminent in the building industry unless urgent action to restore confidence is taken by the Government, …Sat Nov 03 2001 - 00:00
Kilkenny recycling initiative cuts waste by 40%There has been a 40 per cent drop in commercial waste arriving at Kilkenny County Council's Dunmore landfill since the introduction…Wed Oct 10 2001 - 01:00
Waterford talks with unionManagement at Waterford Crystal is to consider counter-proposals put to it yesterday by union representatives concerning its …Fri Oct 05 2001 - 01:00
Nurses' industrial action causes end to elective admissionsElective admissions are to be cancelled at a Tipperary hospital from tomorrow because of industrial action by nurses.Thu Oct 04 2001 - 01:00
Nemeton gets in the groove via the mother tongueWhen RT╔ presenter John Creedon, takes calls live on air on The Health Show tomorrow night, he won't be doing so from a studio…Wed Oct 03 2001 - 01:00
Builder takes 'great pleasure' in writing £2m cheque for tax arrearsDoing business with the Revenue Commissioners is not supposed to be a pleasure, but nobody told that to Waterford builder Mr …Sat Sept 29 2001 - 01:00
Builder settles £2m tax bill with RevenueA tax scheme which "came adrift" was blamed yesterday by a Waterford builder for arrears that resulted in a settlement of nearly…Sat Sept 29 2001 - 01:00
First woman chief fire officer appointedGiven her impressive track record in the public and private sectors, there should be nothing surprising about Maria Melia's appointment…Wed Sept 26 2001 - 01:00
Waterford Crystal staff angry at short-time moveStaff at Waterford Crystal reacted angrily yesterday to confirmation that short-time working was to be introduced at the company…Tue Sept 25 2001 - 01:00
Morale at its lowest ebb since 1980s closure threatMorale at Waterford Crystal is at its lowest ebb since the industrial relations crisis which almost led to its closure in the…Tue Sept 25 2001 - 01:00
Waterford computer company to employ 400Up to 400 jobs are to be created at a £13 million (€16Tue Sept 25 2001 - 01:00
Groups quit waste management forumTwo anti-incineration groups have resigned from a consultation forum on the waste management plan for the south-east, claiming…Sat Sept 22 2001 - 01:00
Nurses to withdraw services over fire hazardNurses will take industrial action from next week at a hospital in Clonmel which the South Eastern Health Board has been told…Fri Sept 21 2001 - 01:00
Major investment urged in adult education programmeThe Government was urged yesterday to begin a major investment programme in adult education in order to meet its own targets …Thu Sept 20 2001 - 01:00
Speaker questions value of decentralisationThe decentralisation of civil servants from Dublin will be a cosmetic exercise as long as the important decisions continue to…Wed Sept 19 2001 - 01:00
FG offers a `new deal' at next electionFine Gael would offer the Irish people "a new deal" in the next election, the party leader Mr Michael Noonan said yesterday.Mon Sept 17 2001 - 01:00
South EastThe "terrible events" in the US this week were an attack on civilisation and all of humanity, the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore…Sat Sept 15 2001 - 01:00
Large Waterford firm to shed 30 jobsUp to 30 jobs are to be lost at one of Waterford's biggest employers, it was announced yesterday.Thu Sept 13 2001 - 01:00
An exotic taste of Africa arrives in WexfordAnother example of the changing face of Ireland can be found in a quiet lane off Wexford's Main StreetWed Sept 12 2001 - 01:00
Speech therapy withdrawn over staff shortagesChildren with special needs in two Waterford schools have had speech and language therapy withdrawn because of staff shortages…Fri Sept 07 2001 - 01:00
Helping emigrants to holiday back homeAbout 35 years ago, Mr Michael Cronin left his native Killorglin, Co Kerry, to find work in LondonWed Sept 05 2001 - 01:00
Proposal for marine facilities in Waterford estuaryAn ambitious plan for the development of a range of leisure facilities in Waterford estuary was published yesterday.Sat Sept 01 2001 - 01:00
Father and daughter in hotel days before tragedyGardai were told yesterday of a sighting of Christopher Crowley and his daughter, Deirdre, in a Clonmel hotel 11 days ago.Sat Sept 01 2001 - 01:00
Fish farmers call for expansionFreshwater fish farmers could significantly boost their output without increasing the risk of pollution, according to a report…Thu Aug 30 2001 - 01:00
Festival to celebrate Carnsore Point victoryI see a dark cloud rising outside Wexford town, I see a hard rain on Ireland pouring down. There'll be no time to shelterWed Aug 29 2001 - 01:00
Victim knew life was in dangerFather Rufus Halley had known for some time his life was in danger.Wed Aug 29 2001 - 01:00
Locals oppose social housing scheme due to high-density planA proposed social housing scheme in Hacketstown, Co Carlow, is being opposed by residents.Sat Aug 25 2001 - 01:00
Tax staff demand compensation for moveRevenue Commissioners staff in Waterford have threatened industrial action unless they are compensated for vacating offices due…Sat Aug 25 2001 - 01:00
Youth arrested over attack on elderly touristGardai in Waterford arrested a 16-year-old yesterday in connection with an attack in the city centre on an 80-year-old Argentinian…Sat Aug 25 2001 - 01:00
Residents call on council to upgrade water supplyResidents of the Ring Gaeltacht have expressed frustration at ongoing interruptions to their water supply and have urged Waterford…Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
