Taoiseach to propose Durao Barroso as EC presidentThe Taoiseach has said in a statement that he will formally propose Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Manuel Durao Barroso to succeed…Sun Jun 27 2004 - 01:00
Thousands protest at Bush visit to IrelandAround a thousand people have taken part in anti-war protests in Co Clare today against the EU summit with the US president Mr…Sat Jun 26 2004 - 01:00
Portuguese leader considers EU job offerThe Portuguese Prime Minister, Mr Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, is today considering whether to accept an invitation to become the…Sat Jun 26 2004 - 01:00
EU 'closing in' on constitution deal, says AhernEuropean Union leaders are "closing in" on a constitution agreement but there are still differences, particularly over member…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
BCI accused of censorship over anti-Bush adsThe Irish Anti-War Movement (IAWM) has accused the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland of conniving with the Government to censure…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Non-national birth data delay angers RabbitteFigures released today show that 4,249 babies were born to non-Irish mothers in Dublin's three maternity hospitals last year.Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Child abuse inquiry decides not to name accusedThe Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse has decided not to publicly name individuals accused of abuse unless they are convicted…Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Getting the picture on clamping"What are they doing?" asked herself last week as we ambled down the streetWed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00
Cabinet delays publishing Aer Rianta legislationThe breakup of Aer Rianta was discussed by the Cabinet but it has postponed a final decision on the legislation to break up the…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Planning tribunal says work will take 11 yearsThe Planning tribunal said today it will take another 11 years to conclude its inquiry unless it gets more resources and its …Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Mobs attack PSNI at Derry polling stationsUp to 50 petrol bombs were thrown at police officers during violence outside a Derry city polling station last night.Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
Polling under way in NI for European and local electionsPolling is under way in Northern Ireland today for the one million registered voters to select their three representatives in…Thu Jun 10 2004 - 01:00
Testing TimesHow many of you lovely people are waiting for driving tests? A fair dollop - according to the latest figures there are over 120…Wed Jun 09 2004 - 01:00
Brennan unveils €90m Cork rail service plansIrish Rail map showing the route of the serviceFri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Irish spend €1 billion on domestic travelIrish people spent almost €1 billion last year on trips within Ireland, according to figures released today by the Central Statistics…Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Cox given major prize for contribution to EUMr Pat Cox has been awarded the International Charlemagne Prize at a ceremony in Germany for his "outstanding personal contribution…Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
IMPACT calls for tax hike to fund public servicesThe IMPACT trade union has called for tax rates to be raised to pay for public services.Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Pressure for Government to cancel Bush visitThe Government is under increasing pressure today to cancel the visit of US President George W.Bush to Ireland next month.Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Lagos locoNo doubt many of you will have read of the recent travails of the Lagos traffic policeWed May 19 2004 - 01:00
Protests to greet US warship in Dublin portPeace campaigners have reacted with anger at the arrival of a US warship in Dublin port on a goodwill visit.Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
First Irish woman reaches summit of EverestA Co Cork doctor has become the first Irish woman ever to successfully climb Mount Everest.Tue May 18 2004 - 01:00
Random thoughts of an aspirant adventurerA number of advertisements have started appearing in the British motoring press enticing amateur thrill-seekers to enter the …Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
Driving it homeEmissions: Two weeks ago, I bemoaned the fact that, despite it being a blindingly obvious method of halting the upward spiral…Wed May 05 2004 - 01:00
The tailgates of hellLast week, full of the joys of spring and the sense of freedom a new car brings, I strapped a few surfboards to my roof and set…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
FF man was 'in disbelief' over £50,000 chequeThe National Organiser of Fianna Fáil was "in disbelief" when he heard Mr Padraig Flynn was given a £50,000 cheque by Mr Tom …Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
Gilmartin was being 'shafted', developer tells MahonA Dublin property developer has told the Mahon tribunal he believes Mr Tom Gilmartin was being "shafted" in his attempts to build…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
Dublin man gives Ahern alibi over meetingA Dublin man has appeared at the Mahon tribunal to provide an alibi for the Taoiseach on the day it is claimed he was at a controversial…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
Gilmartin felt he was being 'messed about'A former Fianna Fáil senator has told the Mahon tribunal that property developer Mr Tom Gilmartin complained to him in 1989 of…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Burke has 'no memory' of Gilmartin meetingFormer minister Mr Ray Burke has told the Mahon tribunal he has "no recollection in the world" of attending a meeting in Leinster…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Ombudsman to focus on planning breachesThe Ombudsman, Ms Emily O'Reilly, said today she intends to increase her focus on infringements in planning law in the future…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Gilmartin finishes evidence to Mahon tribunalSligo-born developer Mr Tom Gilmartin finished giving evidence today to the Mahon tribunal.Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Ahern and Adams hold 'frank' meetingThe Taoiseach Mr Ahern, and the President of Sinn Féin Mr Gerry Adams, held what was described as a "frank, positive meeting" …Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Dail to see 19 Bills published in next sessionNineteen Bills are expected to be published during the next session of the Dáil.Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Connell stands down as Archbishop of DublinThe Vatican announced today Pope John Paul II has formally accepted the resignation of Cardinal Desmond Connell as Archbishop…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach leads tributes to Cardinal ConnellThe Taoiseach has led tributes to Cardinal Desmond Connell, who announced his retirement as Archbishop of Dublin today.Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Referendum decision will be final - McDowellThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has inisted he will accept the public's decision in the upcoming citizenship referendum…Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
Ahern to investigate Dempsey briefing documentsThe Taoiseach has said he will investigate reports claiming the Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, used public resources to …Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
Kenny aims to rally Fine Gael faithful at Ard FheisThe Fine Gael Ard Fheis begins tonight, with the party desperate to find a way to capitalise on recent popularity slips in Fianna…Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
A classical case of invincibiltyEmissions My favourite subject in school was Classical StudiesWed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
Over 1,500 'insurance fraudsters' reportedOver 1,500 individual cases of alleged fraud have been reported to the insurance fraud hotline set up by the Irish Insurance …Thu Apr 15 2004 - 01:00
Give me wheels, more wheels . . ."Ooh, you complete hypocrite!" said an avowed cyclist colleague when I told herWed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
European election spending limits raised by 17%The spending limit for candidates in the forthcoming European Parliament elections has been increased by over 17 per cent to €…Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
Getting to the pointIt didn't take long. The first few motorists are reaching the Dirty Dozen in the penalty points tableWed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Making a HaynesEmissions: Those of you with a prudish disposition may want to look away nowWed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Gilmartin describes Flynn as 'absolutely honourable'Despite their differences over the circumstances concerning a £50,000 cheque, property developer Mr Tom Gilmartin has told the…Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Lawlor questions Gilmartin over Dublin planMr Tom Gilmartin has conceded that politicians were not the main reason his plans to build a massive shopping centre in Bacheleor…Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Lawlor stormed into meeting - businessmanA former executive of the British property company that tried unsuccessfully to develop Bachelor's Walk in Dublin has corroborated…Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
UK developer 'astounded' by FF donation requestA British property developer has told the Mahon tribunal he was "astounded" to be asked for a donation to Fianna Fáil by the …Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
