Fahey does not recall meetingMahon tribunal: Former Fianna Fáil minister Frank Fahey told the Mahon tribunal yesterday that he could not remember a meeting…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Judge says social workers' caseloads 'impossibly large'A judge specialising in childcare cases has said social workers in Ireland have "impossibly large caseloads", "scarce resources…Tue Jul 10 2007 - 01:00
Report finds other reasons for court delayOver half the cases listed for a special family law sitting to deal with backlogs at the Midland Circuit Court were adjourned…Tue Jul 10 2007 - 01:00
Most family law cases settled before hearing, report revealsFamily Law Matters report: A "snapshot study" of family law cases in Cork Circuit Court found that all the cases listed for …Tue Jul 10 2007 - 01:00
O'Callaghan had deal on Quarryvale - GilmartinMahon tribunal Property developer Owen O'Callaghan had an agreement that he could have as much retail development as he wished…Sat Jul 07 2007 - 01:00
Tribunal sets date for AhernThe Mahon tribunal has set a provisional date for the appearance of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.Sat Jul 07 2007 - 01:00
Council foyer was like 'cattle fair', says BurtonLabour Deputy Joan Burton told the Mahon tribunal yesterday that the Dublin County Council foyer was like a "cattle fair" in …Fri Jul 06 2007 - 01:00
Gilmartin would have created 'something special' at QuarryvaleMahon tribunal: The development at Quarryvale in west Dublin would have been "entirely different" if property developer Tom …Thu Jul 05 2007 - 01:00
Civil servants 'unaware' of donationsCivil servants in the Department of the Environment were not aware of political donations totalling £35,000 made to the Fianna…Wed Jul 04 2007 - 01:00
Dukes did not query alleged bribe offerto FG councillorFormer Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes said he did not act on an allegation that a Dublin councillor had been offered a bribe of…Sat Jun 30 2007 - 01:00
Ministers deny claim on Burke resignation planMinisters Dermot Ahern and Mary Harney have denied any involvement in an alleged plan to pay former cabinet colleague Ray Burke…Fri Jun 29 2007 - 01:00
Inquiry told of claim FG councillor got £23,000Former Fianna Fáil press secretary Frank Dunlop will give evidence that the late Fine Gael councillor Tom Hand asked for £250…Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
Patient groups query US firms on HSE contractsPatients organisations have called on the Government to investigate the non-compliant records of US health companies before allowing…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
An Taisce appoints new chairmanAn Taisce, the environment and heritage protection organisation, has appointed a new chairman to help tackle its financial difficulties…Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
Abbeville part of new road planA proposed new road to Malahide on Dublin's northside will cut through land at Abbeville, formerly owned by the late taoiseach…Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
ESB yet to decide on future of twin stacks at PoolbegThe ESB has said no decision has been made on the future of the twin stacks at Poolbeg on Dublin Bay, following its announcement…Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
An Taisce's financial position 'of great concern'The financial position of An Taisce is of "great concern" following a reduction in membership subscriptions by more than 40 per…Sat Jun 23 2007 - 01:00
Husband for trial on wife's murderThe husband of Siobhán Kearney, who was found dead in her home last year, has been sent forward for trial for her murder.Sat Jun 23 2007 - 01:00
Young people's art guide launchedLord Mayor of Dublin Vincent Jackson invited young people to discover the excitement of art yesterday at the launch of a children…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Garda talks on Love Ulster paradeDublin could have a Love Ulster parade marching through its streets this August after a meeting between gardaí and parade organisers…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Irish lagging behind on longevityIrish people have a shorter life expectancy than people in other wealthy EU countries, a European report on healthy ageing has…Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
O'Malley says Parlon has skills to be leaderFormer Progressive Democrats TD for Dún Laoghaire Fiona O'Malley has said she believes Tom Parlon has the organisational skills…Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
'Collaborative law' gives families less traumatic resultsA rise in the use of "collaborative law" in family law cases is resulting in less traumatic, more compassionate settlements, …Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
Mourners offer their condolences to family of murdered nurseThe Church of the Assumption in Booterstown, Co Dublin was filled to capacity yesterday evening for the removal of Sara Neligan…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Gilmartin tells of 'frantic' calls from FlynnDeveloper Tom Gilmartin received a series of "frantic" phone calls from former Fianna Fáil minister Pádraig Flynn in 1998, when…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
Gilmartin tells of threatening encounter with Sinn Féin councillorProperty developer Tom Gilmartin told the Mahon tribunal that he was sure a man who threatened him in a Clondalkin pub was Sinn…Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
Evidence a 'gross injustice' to MartinMahon tribunal: A "gross injustice" was done to Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin at the Mahon tribunal…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Developer alleges rival gave £80,000 to Bertie AhernProperty developer Tom Gilmartin has told the Mahon tribunal that rival developer Owen O'Callaghan bragged he gave Bertie Ahern…Sat Jun 09 2007 - 01:00
Gilmartin says he was 'set up' over DunlopAIB and property developer Owen O'Callaghan brought in former Fianna Fáil press secretary Frank Dunlop to advise on the Quarryvale…Sat Jun 09 2007 - 01:00
Witness alleges plot to expose tax claimFormer Fianna Fáil press secretary Frank Dunlop plotted with Liam Lawlor and others to ensure the tax problems of developer Tom…Fri Jun 08 2007 - 01:00
Gilmartin says Reynolds used IDA to thwart himThe IDA, the Industrial Development Authority, took control of land close to Quarryvale, which had been offered to Tom Gilmartin…Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
Pupils leave gallops for new schoolThe corporate boxes at Fairyhouse Racecourse were vacated by their most unusual visitors for the last time yesterdaySat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
Garda pulls speaker from road safety conferenceGarda authorities have withdrawn a speaker from a road engineering conference after he said that the condition of the roads was…Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
Illness delays tribunalMahon tribunal: The Mahon tribunal has been adjourned due to the ill-health of current witness Thomas GilmartinFri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
I wanted to shoot Lawlor, says GilmartinBusinessman Tom Gilmartin has told the tribunal that at one point during his attempts to put a deal together at Quarryvale, he…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Ahern aide sought €500,000, says witnessGilmartin evidence: Developer Tom Gilmartin told yesterday's Mahon tribunal that he was driven in a pick-up truck to two pubs…Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach's counsel stands over criticism of tribunalAhern counsel: Counsel for the Taoiseach said yesterday that he stood over criticism he levelled at the Mahon tribunal on Monday…Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Sale of house to Ahern cost Wall £28,000, tribunal is toldThe landlord: Businessman Michael Wall sustained a loss of £28,000 when he sold his house in Drumcondra to Bertie Ahern, the…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Tribunal 'risked interfering' in poll by circulating documentsAhern counsel: Counsel for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Mahon tribunal yesterday it had created a serious risk of interfering…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Bank records do not show stg£30,000 depositAIB lodgment: A stg£30,000 deposit which Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said was made by his former partner, Celia Larkin, does not …Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Stockbroker said money was for constituency costsO'Connor payment: A stockbroker who was involved in making a payment to Bertie Ahern in December 1993 has said it was not intended…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Dún LaoighaireMinister for Education Mary Hanafin topped the poll and was closely followed by her party colleague Barry AndrewsMon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Victim of shooting in serious conditionA 25-year-old man was seriously injured when he was shot at a house in Fortlawn Park, Blanchardstown, at 5.30am yesterday.Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
RTÉ pursues TD over €1.5m libel case costsBeverley Flynn RTÉ has said that bankruptcy proceedings initiated against re-elected Mayo TD Beverley Flynn were taken as a …Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Dalkey conservation order urged as site faces demolitionAn Taisce has called on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to make Dalkey an architectural conservation area, following a …Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Student stabbed to deathA 17-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Leaving Certificate student in the Ballsbridge …Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Couples waiting longer to tie the knot, statistics showCouples are delaying marriage until later into their 30s and more are having civil marriages, according to the latest figures…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
Ireland should be concerned, says CNDIRELAND: The Irish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) has said British suggestions that nuclear power could be a solution…Thu May 24 2007 - 01:00
Consultants warn on hospital action planThe Irish Hospital Consultants' Association (IHCA) has warned that the fate of a man who bled to death at Monaghan General Hospital…Sat May 19 2007 - 01:00
