Lateral thinking at Burren gatheringThe protection of the home, mobilising against an undefined enemy, and the environmental role of the arts were some of the subjects…Mon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Clare hosts climate change 'gathering'A group of international experts will discuss ways of addressing climate change at a a three-day retreat in Co Clare.Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Irish kill more than 57,000 horses to eatSlaughter More than 57,000 horses have been slaughtered for human consumption in licensed meat plants in Ireland since 2008, …Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Varadkar signals Magdalene apologyThe Government will apologise to the former residents of Magdalene laundries over the State’s involvement with the institutions…Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
More property tax protests plannedTwo of the four people injured in disturbances at South Dublin County Council last night did not turn up for work today, the …Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
'I wondered if I should just open the place and let them out'Patricia Burke Brogan joined the Sisters of Mercy to help the poor, but after working briefly in Galway’s Magdalene laundry she…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Irish Muslims warn over pork scareThe discovery of pork DNA in halal meat will negatively affect the Irish meat industry, Irish Muslims have said.Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
At 16 you can leave school, work, pay tax - why not vote?The Convention on the Constitution wants us to lower the voting age to 16. Is it a good idea?Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
RTÉ Radio 1 loses listeners to afternoon showsRTÉ Radio 1’s weekday morning audience remains stable but the most listened-to radio station has lost listeners in afternoon …Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Parts of Dublin get free public WiFiFree internet is now available in a select number of public areas around Dublin city.Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
C of I elects next bishop of MeathArchdeacon Leslie Stevenson has been elected the new Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath and Kildare.Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Visits to Ireland increased in 2012The number of overseas trips to Ireland in the last three months of 2012 increased by 5 per cent on the same period in 2011, …Mon Jan 28 2013 - 00:00
Life after jail: 'I've never felt so exposed'When Darren Balfe (32) was released from prison he had his bus fare and little elseFri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Report on carriage purchase soughtThe Public Accounts Committee has requested a report from the National Transport Authority into why Iarnród Éireann has a surplus…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Groups welcome bail decisionPoliticians and campaign groups have welcomed Justice Paul Carney's decision to revoke the bail of Patrick O’Brien who was convicted…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Shifting from punishment towards careChild detention: The limestone facade of the Children’s Court in Smithfield, Dublin, resembles a memorial to neglected youth…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Open-minded Finland offers successful alternative to heavy-handed retributionScandinavia’s liberal approach to prisons appears to be paying dividendsWed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Where prison is seen as last resort of justice systemInterview : Esa Vesterbacka, the director general of the Finnish Criminal Sanctions Agency, has noticed a recent interest from…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Fewer children referred to GardaAlmost 13,000 children were referred to the Garda diversion programme in 2011, a reduction of 5,177 on the number of children…Mon Jan 21 2013 - 00:00
Irish agri-business can be built up Bric by BricPWC’s US agri-business leader sees good times for Ireland if it can capitalise on a global middle classMon Jan 21 2013 - 00:00
Cold weather forecast for week aheadCold weather is forecast throughout this week but Met Éireann has said temperatures will remain higher than in Britain.Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
EPA launches consultation on terms of research into frackingThe Environmental Protection Agency has launched a public consultation on the draft terms of reference for research into hydraulic…Sat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
Consultation on fracking launchedThe Environmental Protection Agency has launched a public consultation on the draft terms of reference for research into hydraulic…Fri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
Students waiting for grants 'going hungry'Third-level students are struggling to pay rent and buy food because of delays in processing education grants, according to the…Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Grants delay causing 'real hardship'Institutes of Technology Ireland has said delays in processing maintenance grants have caused students real hardship.Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Students 'struggling to afford food'Third level students are struggling to pay for rent and food because of delays in processing education grants, according to the…Mon Jan 07 2013 - 00:00
Locals credit tech-savvy potholer with getting council to repair road cavityThe festive dip is a popular way for hardy swimmers to draw attention to a good cause, but few could match Liam Keane, who earned…Thu Jan 03 2013 - 00:00
Co Cork pothole plunge goes viralThe festive dip is a popular way for hardy swimmers to draw attention to a good cause, but few could match Liam Keane, who earned…Wed Jan 02 2013 - 00:00
2012 at a glanceJanuary: An Italian cruise-ship captain achieves international notoriety when the ship he is in command of, the Costa Concordia…Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Fingal council to get Portrane erosion studyFingal County Council has tendered for a coastal erosion risk-management study as residents in Portrane, Co Dublin, have become…Fri Dec 28 2012 - 00:00
Garda's foundation in memory of wife donates incubators to hospitalsTwo maternity hospitals have thanked a charity foundation that raised funds to provide them with new equipment.Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Coveney welcomes EU fish dealThe Minister for Agriculture and fishing industry representatives have welcomed an EU deal on fish quotas, reached earlier this…Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
McCabe foundation donation praisedTwo maternity hospitals have thanked a charity foundation that raised funds to provide them with new equipment.Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Efforts under way to revive sugar industryIn 2006, Ireland accepted EU compensation to dismantle the beet industry. Now we want back in.Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Pyrite homes exempted from taxA pyrite campaign group has welcomed the decision to exempt houses affected by pyrite from the property tax.Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
Retirement age will increase, LynchThe Minister of State for Older People Kathleen Lynch has indicated the Government’s positive ageing strategy will involve increasing…Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
County manager says developers owe €88m to Fingal County CouncilProperty developers owe Fingal County Council €87Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Pyrite homes included in property taxA Minister of State has called for a property tax exemption for houses affected by pyrite.Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Varadkar urges promissory note deferralThe Government should seek to defer the payment of Ireland’s next €3 billion promissory note by issuing a long-term bond, according…Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
'New chapter' begins for Malahide CastleSome 4½ years of work came to fruition yesterday with the official opening of Malahide Castle.Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
Project Maths 'must address issues'The project maths syllabus has had a broadly positive effect on students' learning but must address remaining challenges if it…Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Reilly rejects INMO staffing claimMinister for Health James Reilly has rejected a claim by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation that staff shortages are …Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Efforts to defend island air serviceGovernment and Opposition politicians have pledged their support to a campaign seeking to maintain the Aran Islands air service…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Politicians support Aran air serviceGovernment and opposition politicians have pledged their support to a campaign seeking to maintain the Aran Islands air service…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Jedward twinned in Wax MuseumAt the unveiling of their sculptures in the National Wax Museum today, John and Edward Grimes, or Jedward, had one overriding…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Removal of Aran service would risk livesThe removal of the Aran Islands air service would put lives at risk and totally change the ability to provide medical care on…Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Chorus of operatic joy hails soapbox championThe rapturous shrieking of schoolgirls pierced the lavish ballroom of Farmleigh House when the 2012 Soapbox Champion was announced…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Unions agree to enter new pay talksPublic service trade unions have agreed to meet the Government for initial talks on its proposals for a new deal on cost savings…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Home help group petitions HSEA campaign group calling for the immediate reversal of cuts to home help hours and home care packages has presented a 10,000 …Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
