Demspey to introduce tests for primary pupilsThe Minister for Education at a press conference this morning. Photo: Eoin Burke-KennedyFri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Concern says Sudan crisis is 'race against time'Irish relief agency Concern has described the situation in western Sudan as "a race against time" in which hundreds of thousands…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Courts Service reports fall in murder and rape trialsThe latest annual report from the Courts Service shows a decrease in the number of murder and rape trials but substantial increases…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Martin defends healthcare policy against IMOThe Minister for Health has defended the Government's primary healthcare policy by saying the strategy would "dramatically change…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
GOAL calls for decisive action on Darfur crisisIrish aid agency GOAL has called for decisive political action by the international community to avoid what it described as a…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Walsh warns against EU sugar reform proposalsEU Commission proposals to reform the Union's sugar industry would be "devastating" for the Irish sector, the Minister for Agriculture…Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
Morning Luas services disrupted by power cutServices on Dublin's new Luas line from Sandyford to St Stephen's Green were disrupted for between 30 and 40 minutes this morning…Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
Brennan denies U-turn on bus privatisation planThe Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, has dismissed reports he was forced into a U-turn on plans to privatise certain Dublin…Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
Government 'inept' over doctors' hours - LabourThe Government has been accused of "incompetence and ineptitude" over its handling of the introduction of the European Working…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Resisting change 'not an option', Ahern tells unionsThe Taoiseach has warned Aer Rianta and CIÉ workers that resistance to change in the commercial semi-State sector is "not an …Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
McCreevy denies Celtic Tiger has returnedThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, has warned that the recent positive data about the economy does not signal a return of…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Average earner should escape high tax - HarneyThe average industrial wage earner should not have to pay tax at the highest rate, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, …Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Private health centres undermine pharmacies - IPUThe Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) today warned that plans to develop a chain of privately-run health centres could seriously…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Labour seeks publication of Aer Rianta adviceThe Labour Party has called on the Government to publish any advice sought from the Attorney General on the plan to break up …Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
IMO rejects intransigence charge over rostersThe Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has dismissed allegations that it was being "intransigent" in refusing to agree rosters …Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
Women's group warns over 'back-street' abortionsThe Well Woman Centre today warned it is only a matter of time before a woman is "seriously damaged" by an illegal back-street…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Joyce letter makes record £240,800 at auctionAn erotic letter sent by James Joyce to his wife Nora has sold at auction for £240,800 sterling, the highest price ever paid …Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
'Climate of fear' surrounds abortions - LabourThe Labour Party has called on the Government to ensure the automatic right of re-entry for non-national women who travel abroad…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Ahern hammered in Dáil over health serviceOpposition parties in the Dáil have described the health service as a "national embarrassment" and accused the Taoiseach of "…Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Break-up 'would leave Aer Rianta in default'The Government's plan to break-up Aer Rianta will leave the company in default of its loans, the Labour leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte…Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Ahern signals vote on EU constitution next yearA referendum on the EU constitution is likely to be held next year, the Taoiseach told the Dáil today.Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Luas expects to carry 20,000 on first full fare dayPassengers queuing at St Stephens Green to board the LuasMon Jul 05 2004 - 01:00
Ahern tells commission child abuse 'hurt' required apologyThe Taoiseach has told the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse he was "struck by the genuine hurt and suffering" expressed…Mon Jul 05 2004 - 01:00
Ahern defends benchmarking against criticismThe Taoiseach has expressed surprise at recent criticism by Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) of Government plans…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Government denies U-turn on decentralisationThe Government has denied making a U-turn in agreeing to hold Oireachtas hearings on its controversial decentralisation programme…Fri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
New regulations force taxi drivers to belt upNew regulations compelling drivers of taxis, hackneys and limousines to wear seatbelts came into force today.Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Government agrees to debate decentralisationThe Government is to allow its decentralisation programme be debated by the Oireachtas Finance Committee.Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Parties warn of Government 'pre-election splurge'The Government must not be allowed to save money for a "pre-election splurge", the main Opposition parties warned today.Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
Off-licence operators call for national ID systemFour separate counterfeiting operations in Dublin making fake IDs for underage drinkers have been uncovered since the beginning…Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
Traveller groups welcome commitment on health studyGroups representing the Travelling community have welcomed assurances by the Minister for Health that the first ever study into…Tue Jun 29 2004 - 01:00
Traveller groups seek reconciliation forumSeveral groups representing the Travelling community have appealed to the Taoiseach to set up a reconciliation forum between …Mon Jun 28 2004 - 01:00
Ethics commission postpones Collins tax inquiryThe Standards in Public Office Commission has postponed an investigation into the tax affairs of Fianna Fáil TD, Mr Michael Collins…Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Luas travel to be free for first five days of serviceDublin commuters will have free access to the Luas system's Green Line for five days when the service is launched later this …Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Monuments Bill 'flawed', says OppositionOpposition parties have criticised the Government over its National Monuments (Amendment) Bill, claiming the proposed legislation…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Tobacco control is prime EU aim - MartinSmoking prevention and tobacco control remains one of the prime public health objectives of the European Union, the Minister …Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Morrocan writer wins €100,000 IMPAC awardMorrocan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun has won the prestigious International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award for his novel This Blinding…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
HSA defends stance on Ballymun tower asbestosThe Health & Safety Authority has rejected criticism of its stance on removing asbestos from Ballymun's tower blocks.Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Ahern never asked anyone for money, tribunal hearsThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, told the Mahon tribunal today he never asked anyone for money in his 27 years as a politician.Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Ahern concedes possible encounter with GilmartinThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has told the Mahon tribunal that he has no recollection of meeting Mr Tom Gilmartin in February 1989…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Unicef Ireland highlights legacy of genocideTen years to the day after the beginning of the genocide in Rwanda which left 800,000 people dead, the country's children still…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Gardai 'utterly confused' over smoking ban - AGSIGardaí are "utterly confused" as to their role in enforcing the smoking ban, the president of the Association of Garda Sergeants…Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
UNICEF highlights legacy of Rwandan genocideTen years after genocide in Rwanda left 800,000 people dead, the country's children still struggle with "the lingering impact…Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
Group opposed to citizenship vote to protestA group opposed to the planned referendum on citizenship has accused the Government of "attacking the rights of children".Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
O'Rourke confirms Gilmartin meeting to Mahon tribunalThe leader of the Senate, Mrs Mary O'Rourke, has backed up a claim by property developer Mr Tom Gilmartin that he met a number…Mon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
How much can 'e' take in the window?Padraidh Hearns poses in Clery's window in Dublin today. Photo: Eoin Burke-KennedyMon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
Mahon warns public over tribunal noiseThe Mahon tribunal today issued a warning to members of the public attending the proceedings to refrain from "laughing loudly…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
O'Callaghan was 'a crook', Gilmartin claimsMr Tom Gilmartin today claimed that fellow property developer Mr Owen O'Callaghan was a "crook" who paid Dublin county councillors…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Citizens warned of green monsters on city streetsGardaí are advising the public not to be alarmed if the Capital's streets turn green and large inflatible beasts are seen roaming…Tue Mar 16 2004 - 00:00
