Lawlor tells Mahon tribunal he created false invoiceFormer Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor has admitted to the Mahon tribunal that he used headed notepaper from a solicitor's office…Tue Jul 15 2003 - 01:00
Unions defer industrial action vote over Brennan planUnions at Aer Rianta have agreed to defer a vote on industrial action over the Government's plan break-up the company.Mon Jul 14 2003 - 01:00
Irish activist detained in West Bank no 'master bomber'The editor of the Irish-language newspaper which employs an Irishman arrested by the Israeli authorities in the West Bank at …Mon Jul 14 2003 - 01:00
Flights to be disrupted as union meetings get under wayAer Rianta has confirmed there will be no flights in or out of Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports between 2 p.m. and 3 p.mMon Jul 14 2003 - 01:00
Guinness Ireland to cut workforce by 135Guinness Ireland is to cut its workforce in the Republic and Northern Ireland by 135 as part of an efficiency review of its operations…Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
ISME says banks 'ripping off' small businessThe Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) today accused banks of "ripping off" small business.Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
Athlone factory to close with loss of 200 jobsManufacturers Services Limited (MSL) is to close its plant in Athlone with the loss of 200 jobs.Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor accused of concealing business dealingsLawyers for the Mahon tribunal today accused former Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor of "putting layers upon layers" in his business…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Banks come under scrutiny over interest rate changesThe Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority is to undertake a study into how interest rate changes are being passed on …Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Pension Board considering changes to PRSAsThe Pension Board is considering a number of options aimed at improving the public take-up of the new pensions scheme, it emerged…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach tells of 'concern' over CIE subsidiesThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, today spoke of the "very real concern" in Government about the increased level of subsidies to CIÉ.Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
Lawlor due before Flood over discovery issuesFormer Fianna Fáil TD Mr Liam Lawlor is due to appear at the Flood tribunal next Tuesday in relation to the discovery of documents…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Cowen warns against rejection of EU treatyThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Brian Cowen, has warned against viewing proposals for a new EU constitution through a "narrowly…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Ahern denies he misled Dail over FloodThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has rejected allegations that he misled the Dáil in failing to disclose details of Cabinet discussions…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Plans for commissions to replace tribunalsNew legislation allowing for Commissions of Investigations to be established instead of tribunals has been published by the Minister…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Kenny to meet Deasy over immigration voteFine Gael leader Mr Enda Kenny is to meet with his spokesman for justice Mr John Deasy this evening after the Waterford TD broke…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
SIPTU calls health service a 'bizarre sick joke'SIPTU has described the current state of the health service as a "bizarre sick joke" perpetrated on the most disadvantaged in…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Group concerned at safety in the Air CorpsSoldiers' representative group PDFORRA said today it was concerned about flight safety in the Air Corps.Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Damning report condemns conditions in State prisonsConditions in three of the State's largest prisons have been described as "appalling" by the Inspector of Prisons.Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Ireland warned over emissions by energy agencyIreland faces a "serious challenge" in achieving its emissions target under the Kyoto Protocol, the International Energy Agency…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Energy Agency recommends ESB break-upThe International Energy Agency (IEA) has recommended the ESB be broken-up into competing companies to increase competition in…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
CIE unions announce plan for series of stoppagesCIÉ workers today announced plans for a series of one-day stoppages in protest at Government plans to restructure the company…Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
New EU constitution gives boost to Irish languageA special amendment to raise the profile of the Irish language in the EU has been inserted in the new draft constitution for …Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
Govt welcomes adoption of new draft EU constitutionThe Government this evening broadly welcomed the Convention on the Future of Europe's adoption of a draft constitution for an…Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
Fate of Irish Box unclear as EU talks endThe future of the Irish Box remains unclear today after a meeting of EU fisheries ministers ended without agreement.Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
Walsh seeks 'proper compromise' on CAPThe Minister for Agriculture, Mr Walsh, has said he is willing to do business on CAP reform if "a proper compromise document …Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
Donaldson says joint declaration is 'insult' to victimsAnti-Agreement unionist Mr Jeffrey Donaldson has described plans for dealing with 'on the run' paramilitaries in the British …Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
EU ministers consider proposals on CAPThe Department of Agriculture has expressed disappointment at compromise proposals aimed at paving the way for a root and branch…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Ministers and Taoiseach broke election spending limitFifty six general election candidates, including Cabinet members and the Taoiseach, spent above the legal limit in their campaigns…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
SIPTU condemns Brennan transport policiesSIPTU today accused the Minister of Transport of being pre-occupied with deregulation and of presiding over "shambolic" public…Tue Jun 10 2003 - 01:00
'Open skies' deal threatens thousands of jobs - SIPTUThe ending of the Shannon stopover will threaten thousands of jobs in tourism and industry generally, SIPTU warned today.Fri Jun 06 2003 - 01:00
Opposition attacks Coalition on economy and 'broken promises'The two main opposition parties today attacked the Government on the first anniversary of its return to office with Labour claiming…Fri Jun 06 2003 - 01:00
Brittas Bay beach loses Blue Flag statusA number of high-profile beaches on the east coast have lost their Blue Flag status for cleanliness.Thu Jun 05 2003 - 01:00
Cullen convenes review of habitats processThe Minister for Environment, Mr Martin Cullen, today convened a three-month consultation period between his Department and farming…Thu Jun 05 2003 - 01:00
Crime is costing small business €1.9bn - reportCrime is costing small businesses in the Republic €1.9 billion annually according to a new study released today.Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
New Bill to prohibit arbitrary rent hiking by landlordsLandlords will be prohibited from charging more than the open market rate for rent under new legislation to be introduced by …Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Martin rejects appeal by IHS over Hep C compensationThe Minister for Health has rejected an appeal by the Irish Haemophilia Society (IHS) for a change in the rules governing compensation…Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Four held, arms seized in Limerick feud inquiryFour men have been arrested in connection with an arms find in Limerick, it emerged this evening.Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Coalition says it has 'kept faith' with pre-election pledgesFianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats today defended their record in Government by saying they had "kept faith with commitments…Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Irish children's art project to be exhibited at UNAn art project designed to send a message of hope from Ireland's primary schools to people suffering all over the world has been…Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Dublin's Mater closes 82 beds in cutbacks planDublin's Mater Hospital has closed 82 beds as part the proposed cutbacks in its service, irelandTue May 13 2003 - 01:00
Report criticises State over emissions and water qualityA European Environment Agency (EEA) report has criticised Ireland's failure to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, the quality …Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Authority warns builders on safety regulationsEight people have died in construction-related accidents so far this year, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) said today.Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Farmers warned to prepare for more competitionThe Taoiseach, Mr Berie Ahern, today warned farmers they needed to prepare for a more competitive environment.Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Martin insists health services in better shape than everThe Minister for Health, Mr Micheál Martin, has defended the nation's health services by saying they were in better shape than…Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Only three speed cameras in operation in StateThere are only three speed cameras in operation at any one time across the State, it was revealed today.Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Call made for gardai to be brought under FOIInformation Commissioner Mr Kevin Murphy has called for the gardaí to be made subject to the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Nurses vote for campaign against health cutbacksThe Irish Nurses' Organisation today warned the Government its 28,000 members would lead an all-out public campaign of resistance…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
New agency to deal with domestic violenceA new agency to deal with the problem of domestic violence was established in Dublin today.Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Martin claims health service not in crisisThe Minister for Health, Mr Micheál Martin, has dismissed suggestions that the health service is in crisis.Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
