Judge no stranger to controversyProfile: As presiding judge in the Central Criminal Court Mr Justice Paul Carney is no stranger to controversy, dealing as he…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Ibec warns of 'massive economic implications' for RepublicBUSINESS REACTION: Any shift in Britain’s relationship with the EU could have “massive economic implications” for the Republic…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Concern for Irish economy in UK exitAny shift in Britain’s relationship with the EU could have “massive economic implications” for Ireland, the Irish Business and…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Irish film wins Sundance awardAn animated Irish short which last night won a prize at the Sundance Film Festival was made as “pure propaganda” for people to…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Bill to introduce taxi 'demerit' systemTaxi drivers who overcharge and take longer routes than necessary could have their licences suspended under a Bill before Seanad…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Committee to invite social media firmsRepresentatives of Twitter, Facebook and Youtube are to be invited to appear before an Oireachtas committee investigating abuses…Wed Jan 16 2013 - 00:00
Over 60% of septic tanks registeredOver 60 per cent of septic tank owners have registered for the Government charge with two weeks left until the deadline, Minister…Wed Jan 16 2013 - 00:00
Kenny 'confident' of promissory notes dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny has reiterated his confidence in getting a deal on promissory notes before the end of March.Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach 'confident' of debt dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny has reiterated his confidence in getting a deal on promissory notes before the end of March.Sun Jan 13 2013 - 00:00
Seven rescued off Dún LaoghaireSeven people have been rescued uninjured after a fire on board a yacht in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin this afternoon.Sat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
Going out: Something for the weekendTickets are still available for the final event of the arts-based mental health festival First FortnightSat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
Two gardaí injured in Dublin crashTwo gardaí were injured after a Garda van crashed into a parked Dublin Bus early this morning.Sat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
Toy show tops most watched listChristmas, children, crime and Croatia dominated the most-watched programmes of 2012, which saw December’s Late Late Toy Show…Fri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
At least 60 rape victims carried baby to termAlmost a fifth of women and girls who became pregnant from rape had abortions, while two-thirds brought a baby to full term, …Fri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
Rugby dominates weekend eventsIt's a crucial weekend for provincial Irish rugby which is set to dominate the weekend's events, but for non-sporting fans a …Fri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
Snowfall 'possible' on higher groundChildren wishing for a snow day as they returned to school this week, look set to be disappointedThu Jan 10 2013 - 00:00
19% pregnant rape victims had abortionsAlmost a fifth of women and girls who became pregnant from rape had abortions, newly released 2011 figures on survivors who attended…Thu Jan 10 2013 - 00:00
Bank debt decision needed for bailout exit, says KennyAn EU decision on promissory notes and bank debt is needed for Ireland to “successfully exit” the EU/IMF bailout programme this…Thu Jan 10 2013 - 00:00
Shatter plays down Garda cutsMinister for Justice Alan Shatter today said there was “no reality or possibility” that An Garda Síochána would be forced to …Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Gardaí 'prepared' for loyalist marchGardai will be "prepared for any eventuality" that arises during a loyalist protest in Dublin on Saturday, Minister for Justice…Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Warning ahead of looming cold snapAfter a very mild start to the New Year temperatures are set to plummet as low as -3 degrees tonight, Met Éireann has forecast…Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Revenue to estimate property taxRevenue is to send homeowners an estimated value of their home and property tax due, in letters to be issued in the coming weeks…Mon Jan 07 2013 - 00:00
Kenny leads tributes to 'passionate' McKeeverTaoiseach Enda Kenny led tributes to the “extremely passionate” Irish adventurer Ian McKeever, who died on Mount Kilimanjaro …Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Lightning fatality: Strike 'very rare' on Tanzanian mountainThe rarity of a death by lightning on Kilimanjaro was emphasised by Irish adventurer Pat Falvey yesterday.Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Quinn hopes to simplify EU-wide recognition of state qualificationsAttempts will be made to make “significant progress” on easing the red tape involved in having professional qualifications recognised…Thu Jan 03 2013 - 00:00
Quinn outlines presidency prioritiesThe Irish EU presidency hopes to make "significant progress" on easing the "red-tape" involved in having professional qualifications…Wed Jan 02 2013 - 00:00
Attracting missing British tourists will be 2013 focusReversing a sharp decline in visitors from the State’s largest tourism market will be a major focus for the industry in 2013, …Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Industry confident of growth in tourismThere are some “positive signs” for tourism next year following a “disappointing” year in 2012, the umbrella body for the tourism…Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Ireland in sixth place on EU league table of firms using ecommerce for purchasingIreland has risen from fourth to six place in the EU in businesses using ecommerce for purchasing.Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Labour senator votes against BillThe Social Welfare Bill has passed committee stage in the Seanad, despite Labour senator James Heffernan voting against the Government…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Coalition wins Seanad welfare voteWhile the Social Welfare Bill passed the second stage vote in the Seanad, six independent Taoiseach-nominated senators voted …Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Legacy debt on EU's agenda, says GilmoreThere are “hopes and expectations” that a deal on legacy debt may be concluded, the outgoing European Council presidency said…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Cost of burial plots in south Dublin to increase by a thirdThe cost of burial plots in south Dublin is set to increase by a third next year while the cost of a cremation plot is set to…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Tóibín censured on abortion voteSinn Féin TD Peadar Tóibín has been removed from the chairmanship of an Oireachtas committee for failing to vote with his party…Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
HIV diagnosis still carries stigma, says Aids allianceDespite a “transformation”of HIV Aids treatments in the past 25 years there was still a major stigma attached to it and late …Sat Dec 08 2012 - 00:00
Pogues' Christmas hit reaches 25It is 25 years since the twisted Irish emigrant ballad of Christmas Eve in the drunk tank was first heard on release of the perennially…Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Bumper shopping weekend expectedWith the Budget over and the traditional December 8th shopping day falling on a Saturday, retailers are hoping for a bumper sales…Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
HIV Aids stigma persists, AllianceDespite progress in HIV Aids medical treatments there was still a huge stigma attached to the illness and late diagnosis was …Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Budget 'unfair' and 'regressive'There has been much criticism of today’s Budget measures, particularly among organisations working with vulnerable members of…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
PRSI to rise by an average of €264There have been major changes to Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) payments, which means that most PAYE workers will pay an…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
Most want X case law, pollThe majority of Irish adults support legislating for the X case, a poll has shown.Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
15% off-sales alcohol tax proposedPublicans have urged the Government to introduce a 15 per cent tax on off-licence alcohol sales in the budget.Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Irish editions accept code hereBritish newspapers with Irish editions have not complained of a “deeply illiberal” regulatory environment in Ireland, British…Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Half of obese teens trying to lose weightHalf of overweight or obese 13-year-olds are exercising and dieting to lose weight, a new report has found.Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Christmas theme to weekend eventsOur weekly round-up of festivals and cultural events taking place this weekendFri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Almost 25% of teens overweightWhile more than a quarter of Irish 13-years-olds are overweight or obese, over three quarters of obese teens are exercising to…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Luas BXD link given green lightWork on Dublin’s cross-city Luas line is to begin in May next year, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar announced today.Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Elders to meet in Dublin in May, says RobinsonIndependent global leader group the Elders will meet in Dublin next year due to Ireland’s presidency of the EU, Mary Robinson…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Direct Democracy Ireland seeks to transform politicsIt was standing room only at the launch of new political party Direct Democracy Ireland in Dublin yesterday, as over 200 supporters…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
