House price rises cause concern for Central BankThe Central Bank this morning expressed its concern about the continuing property boom in the Republic and said a "significant…Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
Pensions fund reports strong growth as markets recoverThe National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF) has benefited further from the recovery in global investment markets and this morning…Tue Apr 20 2004 - 01:00
Major rise in Muslims, Orthodox Christians - censusThe number of Muslims and Orthodox Christians in the Republic has increased significantly over the past ten years while the percentage…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Irish inflation falls to 1.3 per centThe rate of Irish inflation fell in March for the seventh straight month to 1Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
€23 million deal done in Dublin PortDublin Port has reached agreement with one of the largest cruise companies in the world which will see an additional ten giant…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
No bidders yet for $18,000 U2 memorabiliaA collection of rare U2 memorabilia, including the band's first demo-tape and lyrics hand-written by Bono, are being sold on …Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
North America fast-growing market as tourism climbs 5%The number of visitors to Ireland climbed 5 per cent in 2003 amid an increase in tourist numbers from North America.Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Sellafield lacks plan if attacked - MEP DoyleThe Irish and British governments have been condemned for failing to put in place an effective plan to protect people in the …Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
Four 'Real IRA' suspects held after Cork attackGardaí in Cork arrested four men after an attack on a house in an estate in the Little Island area of the county last night.Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
Broadband access 'essential', says Dail committeeAffordable broadband access is essential if Ireland is to successfully meet the challenges of being a knowledge economy, an Oireachtas…Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
Boston Scientific report strong US stent salesBoston Scientific has said its Taxus drug-coated stent has rung up US sales of about $42 million since its launch earlier this…Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
Day takes its place in 'history of infamy' - AznarThe Spanish prime minister, Mr Jose Maria Aznar has called on Spaniards to take to the streets across the country tomorrow in…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Call for Ahern to act on EU Guantanamo inmatesThe Taoiseach was today asked to raise the issue of European nationals imprisoned without trial at Guantanamo Bay at the EU-US…Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Consultants will cooperate only if insurance issue resolvedA hospital consultants' group said this afternoon it was willing to work with the Government in tackling problems within the …Sun Mar 07 2004 - 00:00
Red Cow upgrade gets green lightThe Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, this morning announced that the Government has given the green light for a major upgrade…Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Two held in connection with Drogheda stabbingGardai have arrested two people in connection with the investigation into the fatal stabbing of a man in Drogheda last Tuesday…Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Dublin cabling firm to close with loss of 120 jobsA north Dublin manufacturing company is to close with the loss of 120 jobs it was announced this morning.Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Boston Scientific device gets FDA approvalGalway-based Boston Scientific received a major boost last night when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a device…Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Two men arrested over Williams bomb hoaxTwo men have been arrested in connection with a bomb hoax at the house of journalist Paul Williams late last year.Mon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
Woman held over hoax bomb at reporter's homeGardaí investigating a hoax bomb alert at the home of the journalist Mr Paul Williams have tonight arrested a woman in connection…Fri Feb 13 2004 - 00:00
BoI predicts slowdown in house price risesBank of Ireland is predicting that house price inflation will be 6 per cent for the current year, down from 14 per cent in 2003…Tue Feb 10 2004 - 00:00
Gardai investigate Mullingar crash deathGardai in the midlands have launched an investigation following a fatal car crash near Mullingar last night.Tue Feb 10 2004 - 00:00
Emissions decision 'a licence to pollute'The Green Party has condemned last night's announcement that the State's biggest industries will not have to cut existing levels…Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Pixies rise from ashes for Phoenix park gigIndie darlings, the Pixies will play their only Irish date in the Phoenix Park on Saturday June 12th as support to the Red Hot…Tue Feb 03 2004 - 00:00
Decision a 'disaster for consumers' - O'LearyRyanair chief executive Mr Michael O'Leary has described this morning's European Commission decision on subsidies at its hub …Tue Feb 03 2004 - 00:00
A redesigned stadium promises muchThe redesigned Lansdowne Road which received Government approval today will deliver easier access, improved pitch views, refined…Tue Jan 27 2004 - 00:00
Christmas gives way to winter's cold comfortsAs the memory of a festive Christmas slowly fades, the horror that we remain mired in the depths of a cruel, cruel winter will…Fri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
Commission meets to discuss budget voteThe European Commission met this morning to work out a response to yesterday's decision by euro zone finance ministers not to…Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
OECD expresses optimism over Irish economyThe Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has expressed its confidence that the Irish economy will recover…Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
Foot Locker to expand into RepublicThe US retailing giant Foot Locker plans to open 12 shops in the Republic of Ireland over the next three years.Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
EU pact seriously undermined - LabourThe EU's Stability and Growth Pact has been seriously undermined following today's suspension of disciplinary action against …Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Household Net access climbs 75% in 3 yearsAn estimated 458,700 households had computers with Internet access in June of this year, reflecting an increase of almost 75 …Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy insists pact was not 'stabbed in the back'The Minister for Finance has rejected suggestions that the decision by euro zone ministers to suspend action against Germany…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy issues further warning on benchmarkingThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, this morning insisted that benchmarking pay rises to public servants were dependent on…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
Everything hunky dory for Largo after Tesco dealA snack-food company in Donegal is to create 28 new jobs after winning a major contract to supply the Tesco supermarket chain…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
Dail protest after bin campaigner has heart attackAnti-bin-charge protesters will stage a demonstration at the Dáil this afternoon after a campaigner suffered a heart attack in…Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:00
Irish soldiers' departure for Liberia delayedA contingent of Irish soldiers due to leave Dublin for Liberia where they are to participate in the United Nations mission have…Wed Nov 19 2003 - 00:00
Garda hurt, 4 arrested after Monaghan car chaseFour men were arrested and a stolen taxi recovered by gardai in Co Monaghan overnight.Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Measures aimed at combating spam introducedNew measures aimed at tacking the growing problem of unsolicited emails, or spam, across the European Union were formally signed…Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00
Trimble, Adams to meet in effort to break impasseSinn Féin President Mr Gerry Adams and Ulster Unionist Party leader Mr David Trimble are to meet in the next 48 hours in an effort…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Ban is unworkable and unnecessary insist VFIThe Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has reacted angrily the publication this afternoon of the Tobacco Smoking (Prohibition…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
IRA decommissioning not transparent, says TrimbleThe carefully choreographed sequence of events designed to lead to the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly has …Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Adams expresses disappointment at Trimble moveThe leader of Sinn Fein, Mr Gerry Adams was downbeat tonight when he expressed his disappointment at the UUP's decision to interrupt…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
NI talks break up without agreementTalks aimed at breaking the logjam in Northern Ireland tonight have broken up tonight without agreement being reached.Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Murder inquiry after discovery of body in LimerickGardaí in Limerick are treating the discovery of a man's body this morning in the Southill part of the city as murder and have…Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
Body found on Louth beach was Jean McConvilleGardaí this afternoon confirmed that a body found on a beach near Carlingford in Co Louth in August was that of Mrs Jean McConville…Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
IFPA suspends free services over funding shortageThe Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) today announced it was suspending services to medical card clients at its flagship…Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Downing Street talks end with no agreement reachedTalks in Downing Street aimed at paving the way for Assembly elections in Northern Ireland have broken up without agreement.Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
CORI seeks rise in social welfare paymentsThe Conference of Religious of Ireland (CORI) Justice Commission has called on the Government to increase social welfare payments…Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
