Fear of increase in income poverty ratesThere is likely to be a "significant increase" in rates of income poverty and some increase in severe poverty this year, the …Wed Jul 16 2003 - 01:00
'Day will come' for gangsters, says McDowellAll criminals involved in gangland murders will be brought to justice, the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell has vowed.Tue Jul 15 2003 - 01:00
Trespass proceedings a 'waste of resources'Local authorities are "wasting resources" on legal proceedings against Travellers that "would be better spent on solving the …Mon Jul 14 2003 - 01:00
'Cabin Fever' in rough seas againThe ill-fated Cabin Fever reality TV game show ran into further trouble yesterday when the show's replacement ship had to be …Sat Jul 05 2003 - 01:00
People of Dublin finally see the lightThe top of the Spire finally "sparkled" into life for the first time last nightSat Jul 05 2003 - 01:00
Arrests continue in anti-drug clampdownMembers of the Garda National Drugs Unit are today continuing to arrest the people who sold them drugs over the past six weeks…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Homeless numbers using centre grow by 32%The number of homeless people and people on low incomes using the services of one of the longest established drop-in centres …Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Family of Englishman who died alone in Dublin soughtGardaí in Dublin are to place notices in British newspapers in the hope of tracing relatives of a man who died alone in Dublin…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Homeless find haven in world-class soccerMichael Murphy (19), from Fairview, Dublin, was taken into care along with his six brothers and sisters when he was 13.Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Groups say liquor Bill will weaken Equal Status ActTwenty-four organisations representing minority groups will hand a letter into the offices of the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, today, …Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Irish doctor finds AIDS strainA researcher at NUI in Maynooth has discovered a new strain of the AIDS virus which could have major implications in the search…Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Attempt to make trial of anti-war activist politicalA former US attorney general and a former UN weapons inspector are to give evidence this week at the trial in Co Clare of anti…Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Local partnerships urged to fight crimeA reduced reliance on prison sentences and locally-based interventions are among the recommendations in a report on ways of bringing…Sat Jun 28 2003 - 01:00
Students on J-1 visas are forced to return from USHundreds of Irish students on J-1 visas are being forced to return from the US months early because of new complications which…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Abuse survivors act out their livesGemma ran away from home when she was 13 because she was being sexually abused by an uncleFri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Minorities must object when media is racist, says delegateMembers of the African community and other ethnic minorities should object when the media is racist in its coverage of their …Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Schedule for work on hospital soughtA lobby group of parents and doctors reiterated its demand last night for a time-frame from the Minister for Health, Mr Martin…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
State to press for closure of SellafieldIreland is among the European countries planning a fresh attack on Britain for its apparent failure to tackle nuclear pollution…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
Discovery of radioactive waste in farmed salmonThe Minister for the Environment, Mr Cullen, will raise the discovery of radioactive waste in farmed salmon at this week's OSPAR…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
Voluntary groups 'excluded' from key decisionsSome of the largest organisations representing marginalised groups claim they are being "excluded" from key negotiations on future…Mon Jun 23 2003 - 01:00
Children 'fleeced' on Potter book pricesBooksellers seeking more than €16 for the latest Harry Potter book are "fleecing children", the manager of one of Dublin's best…Mon Jun 23 2003 - 01:00
Magic moment for Harry Potter fans is a minute after midnightAlmost 250,000 copies of the long-awaited fifth Harry Potter book are being delivered to shops around Ireland in advance of its…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Report critical of psychiatric daycareMany psychiatric day hospitals and day centres are in premises "unsuitable for acute day hospital services" and many patients…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Fears of children playing may lead to bridge alterationFears have emerged that Dublin's newest bridge across the Liffey may be extremely dangerous for children tempted to play on it…Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
Minister says Walsh incorrect and insensitiveComments by music manager Louis Walsh about the Special Olympics World Games were "insensitive and factually incorrect", the …Tue Jun 17 2003 - 01:00
Report criticises children's centreHighly unsatisfactory staff vetting and supervision and insufficient care planning are among the findings of an inspection of…Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
Games are 'little more than an ego trip' for organisers says pop impresario WalshOlympic newslines: The Special Olympics are "not the kind of thing you want to watch on TV" and are little more than an ego …Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
€10,000 spent on boards' media trainingHealth boards have confirmed they spent over €10,000 sending senior management for training on how to answer questions put to…Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
Counselling call by student unionNone of the higher education institutions in the State has sufficient services to address increasing levels of student depression…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Protest targets world press eventThe mainstream media's "biased" coverage of the recent war in Iraq as well as its portrayal of anti-capitalist protesters were…Mon Jun 09 2003 - 01:00
Plan to build at bird sanctuary criticisedThe Lord Mayor of Dublin has said he is "appalled" at the decision of Dublin City Council to grant planning permission for a …Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Council will challenge developer's €1m demandDublin City Council is seeking legal advice following a last- minute demand from a developer for an extra €1 million for apartments…Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
'Injection room' could keep drugs off streetsFormal injecting rooms should be among more innovative measures explored to minimise chaotic street drug use, the director of…Sat May 31 2003 - 01:00
Spire will be finally lit up for unveiling in JulyThe long-awaited lighting up of the Spire in Dublin will take place on Saturday, July 5th, now designated for the official "unveiling…Fri May 30 2003 - 01:00
Unexpected warmth to brighten up holiday weekendAs a long, humid weekend gets under way, agencies are appealing to people to stay safe and not to let the heat go to their heads…Fri May 30 2003 - 01:00
Smoking 'glamorised' in US filmsSome 70 per cent of US films shown in Irish cinemas have smoking scenes and in most cases smoking is glamorised, the Irish Cancer…Fri May 30 2003 - 01:00
Amnesty raises concern on garda actionsLack of accountability and transparency in Garda activity and the treatment of asylum seekers here are among the concerns raised…Thu May 29 2003 - 01:00
Government is criticised on mentally ill prisonersThe treatment of mentally ill prisoners and failed asylum seekers, unhygienic conditions, the inadequacy of rehabilitation services…Thu May 29 2003 - 01:00
Rape crisis centre sees 18% rise in callsThe Dublin Rape Crisis Centre recorded an 18 per cent increase in the number of calls to its crisis helpline last year.Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
Adults 'hypocritical' on alcohol use by youngAdults who preach about young people drinking too much should examine their own drinking habits first, an addiction researcher…Mon May 26 2003 - 01:00
ICA to campaign on treatment of childrenThe political establishment's treatment of children has been "unacceptable", and the Irish Countrywomen's Association (ICA) will…Mon May 26 2003 - 01:00
Call for human rights education from an early ageHuman rights education must be given to children from as early an age as possible, a former Chinese labour camp prisoner said…Mon May 26 2003 - 01:00
USI warns that protest actions against fees plan will intensifyThe Union of Students in Ireland "cannot be responsible for the actions of individual members" in their opposition to the reintroduction…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Space station visible in the night skyThe most expensive object ever built will be visible in the night sky from tonight until June 4th.Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Funds call for O'Connell St planDublin's city manager has called on the Government to make extra funding available for the rejuvenation of O'Connell Street.Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
All sides urged to address increases in pricesReaction: consumers Government, business and consumers must sit down together and work out a programme to address continuing…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Word on the street is that everything is more expensive hereReaction Gareth O'Neill (26) says he is leaving Ireland "soon" and maintains that the cost of living has a lot to do with it…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Residency ruling has created 'legal limbo'The right of non-national parents of Irish-born children to apply for Irish residency should be reinstated, Sister Stanislaus…Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
Official 'never saw' Esat news reportsenior civil servant who was involved in the selection process for the 1995 Esat digiphone licence has admitted it seemed "unusual…Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
