Bigley given Irish passport in effort to secure releaseIraqi hostage Mr Kenneth Bigley has been granted an Irish passport by the Government in an effort to help secure his release.Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Construction industry in new child-safety driveThe construction industry has unveiled an initiative aimed at warning children and parents against the dangers of building sites…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Ahern allocates responsibilities to junior ministersThe Taoiseach has announced to the Dáil the responsibilities he has allocated to the 17 Ministers of State in his reshuffled …Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach denies decentralisation slowdownThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has denied a suggestion by the Labour leader that the "foot has been taken off the accelerator" on decentralisation…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
PD senator demands inquiry into Hanlon giftsA Progressive Democrats senator has demanded that Aer Rianta board members who received gifts of expensive watches from Mr Noel…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Survey shows disparity in motor insuranceA survey released today reveals that customers can save nearly €1,800 by shopping around for their motor insurance.Mon Oct 04 2004 - 01:00
McAleese will not intervene in Bigley caseThe President, Mrs Mary McAleese, has sent a message of support to the family of Mr Kenneth Bigley, but will not be involved …Mon Oct 04 2004 - 01:00
Disability groups welcome publication of BillGroups representing people with disabilities have largely welcomed today's publication of the Disability Bill.Tue Sept 21 2004 - 01:00
Opposition criticises Government disability planThe main opposition parties have attacked the Government's Disability Bill over what they claim are insufficient details and …Tue Sept 21 2004 - 01:00
Government publishes 'landmark' Disability BillThe Government published its long-awaited Disability Bill this afternoon and described it as a "landmark document" that would…Tue Sept 21 2004 - 01:00
Minister rejects call for jail needle exchangeThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, today dismissed a call by a fellow minister for clean needles to be given to jailed heroin…Mon Sept 20 2004 - 01:00
State to vigorously contest slopping-out claimsThe Minister for Justice said today he would vigorously contest the compensation claims launched by hundreds of former and current…Mon Sept 20 2004 - 01:00
McDowell urges public to join fight on crimeThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has urged the public to take personal responsibility for helping the gardaí in their fight…Mon Sept 20 2004 - 01:00
Five county councils reject Dana nomination bidMs Scallon needs the support of four councils and has ten days to secure this before nominations for the presidency close on …Mon Sept 20 2004 - 01:00
Invitation to ImaalBoy racer. Two very simple words. They're individually, innocuous enoughWed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
This'll cost yaThere's something I forgot to say last week to the driving examiner who refused to test me due to the death of one of my brake…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
A ciotog's victoryWhile some amongst you may accuse me of laziness last week, when I rehashed a load of stories gleaned from other sources, I have…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Couple sought over illegal circumcision operationRefugees and asylum-seekers have been warned about the dangers of illegal circumcisions by a Government agency.Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Ireland not lost kingdom of Atlantis, says expertA Swedish academic's theory that the Emerald Isle is the real lost kingdom of Atlantis was rubbished today by the National Museum…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Heavy rain causes widespread disruptionHeavy rain throughout Ireland has caused widespread disruption to road and rail services.Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
You wouldn't read about itIt's slap bang in the middle of what newspaper types like to call silly season, so I thought I'd join inWed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Wait for 56,000 Leaving Cert students nears endThe nervous wait for the more than 56,000 students who sat their Leaving Certificates this year ends tomorrow with the release…Tue Aug 17 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach leads tributes to McCreevyThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, said today he was "delighted" at Mr McCreevy's appointment as EU Internal Market Commissioner.Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
Barbarians at the gatesHere's a funny thing: Did you know the term jaywalking was coined to describe the perambulatory antics of Irish peasants? Didya…Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Gilmartin 'felt threatened' after cheque conversationMr Tom Gilmartin changed his evidence about a £50,000 donation to Mr Pádraig Flynn because he felt "threatened" after a conversation…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Flynn could have 'sorted out' cheque confusionMr Pádraig Flynn claimed today the controversy over a £50,000 cheque could have been "sorted out in 30 seconds" if Fianna Fáil…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Flynn faces more questions on £50,000 chequeMr Pádraig Flynn is due back before the planning tribunal today to face further questioning on the circumstances surrounding …Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Flynn accused of 'cosy relationship' with developersMr Pádraig Flynn has been accused of having a "cosy relationship" with a British company that was trying to build a £100 million…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Overall crime rate drops but gun and sex crimes riseHeadline crime was down ten per cent in the second quarter of 2004 compared to the same period last year, according to figures…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Rank fellows, one and allSo aul' Mr Brennan wants all taxis to be painted yellowWed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Southside Dart to resume as northsiders hitWeekend Dart services on Dublin's southside resume next Saturday after an €80 million upgrade of the line between Pearse Station…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Council to build new town in west DublinDublin City Council has announced it is to build 1,500 new houses in Cherry Orchard in the biggest urban regeneration project…Tue Jul 27 2004 - 01:00
Ethics commission issues warning to politiciansThe Standards in Public Office Commission has warned elected public representatives that merely "aspiring" to meeting the requirements…Tue Jul 27 2004 - 01:00
Labour seeks regulation of food consultantsFood-safety consultants are not regulated and do not have to earn any qualifications to set themselves up in business, the Labour…Tue Jul 27 2004 - 01:00
Brennan confirms Deering as taxi regulatorThe Minister for Transport has confirmed the appointment of the current deputy manager of Carlow County Council as chairman of…Mon Jul 26 2004 - 01:00
Flynn gave £50,000 to his wife, Mahon hearsMr Pádraig Flynn and his wife DorothyThu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Flynn has 'no recollection' of Leinster House meetingThe former minister for the environment, Mr Pádraig Flynn, has "no recollection" of ever attending a meeting in Leinster House…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Flynn denies using Gilmartin money for fundsMr Pádraig Flynn has denied suggestions by lawyers for the Planning Tribunal he used a substantial part of the £50,000 given …Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Ahern says primary aims met in presidencyThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has told the European Parliament that he was satisfied Ireland had achieved all of its primary aims …Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Flynn tells Mahon she did not query father's fundsMayo TD Ms Beverley Flynn has told the Mahon tribunal she had never asked her father, Mr Pádraig Flynn, for the source of funds…Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Bus Éireann staff protest decentralisationAround 100 clerical and managerial workers from Bus Éireann's head office held a protest in Dublin's O'Connell Street today over…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Brennan denies Aer Rianta faces concern from creditorsThe Minister for Transport has denied that any of Aer Rianta's creditors had expressed concern about being repaid after the proposed…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Ireland faces EC legal action over environmentThe European Commission is to take legal action against Ireland for breaches of EU environment laws in nine separate cases, …Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
NIB refers ESB dispute to Labour CourtThe National Implementation Body has made a number of proposals and recommended the ESB dispute be referred to the Labour Court…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
McCreevy 'disappointed' at decentralisation responseThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy has described the uptake of jobs under the decentralisation programme as "disappointing…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Tying up the Luas endsLast Wednesday, I trotted down to St Stephen's Green to bask in the historic spectacle that was the first day of the Luas.Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
SUV off! Get out!You have to admire the French. Uncompromising, haughty, unafraid to put the foot down or the boot in when it's required.Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
