Taoiseach dismisses C&AG findingsThe Taoiseach has rejected the assessment by the Comptroller and Auditor General, the State's financial watchdog, that taxpayers…Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
Decision 'not yet made on metro'No decision has been made about building a metro system in Dublin, the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, insisted yesterday, …Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
Lack of concern for victims deniedA Supreme Court judge has criticised media accusations of "soft" sentencing of criminals and comparisons with the treatment of…Mon Sept 08 2003 - 01:00
Only 15 of nearly 4,000 FAS apprentices are womenJust 15 of almost 4,000 new apprentices trained this year by FÁS are female, according to the latest figures.Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00
Women ahead in over-45 smoking figuresMore women than men over the age of 45 are smoking, according to a report by the Office of Tobacco Control, which shows that …Wed Sept 03 2003 - 01:00
Aer Rianta to clip wings of swans at Shannon AirportAer Rianta is preparing to clip the wings of swans who are posing a hazard to aircraft at Shannon.Sat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
Smoking ban could cost EUR190m - vintnersA blanket ban on smoking in pubs would result in between 3,100 and 8,500 job losses, and a loss to the Exchequer of between €…Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
Flynn gets calls from 'lots of publishers' to write memoirsFormer EU Commissioner Mr Pádraig Flynn has received a number of offers from publishers to write his political memoirsThu Aug 28 2003 - 01:00
Leitrim to get its first set of road traffic lightsCounty Leitrim is to have its first permanent set of road traffic lights by year's end.Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
Kitt criticised for 'cheap shot' on Luas and M50 accountingA Minister of State has questioned the accounting systems of major Irish infrastructural projects such as Luas and the M50, in…Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
IBEC critical of €150m cut to funding of researchIBEC, Opposition parties and disability groups have condemned the €150 million cutbacks in research funding for universities, …Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
'Cabin Fever' contestant to meet FG secretaryCabin Fever contestant Ms Fiona McGonnell will meet senior Fine Gael personnel next week, following speculation that she might…Thu Aug 21 2003 - 01:00
Weather set to smile on Robbie Williams fansAs 135,000 people prepare to let Robbie Williams entertain them tonight in what is billed as the biggest event in the Phoenix…Sat Aug 09 2003 - 01:00
RTE announces wide-ranging autumn scheduleMuch new, some old and some well-worn programmes make up RTÉ's autumn television schedule, announced yesterday.Fri Aug 08 2003 - 01:00
'Imaginative' designs to lure public up the garden path at FarmleighGardening purists may be perplexed or even annoyed by what they see at Farmleigh this month, but they will certainly be stimulated…Sat Aug 02 2003 - 01:00
Sailors welcomed home after world voyage of 8 yearsA flotilla of small boats bedecked with flags was in Dalkey sound to welcome Susan and Peter Gray, and accompany them on the …Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Decision expected on postal price rises proposalA formal decision will be made this week on whether to grant An Post a price rise in domestic postage rates, which could be worth…Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Many homeless suffering mental illnessAn actor, a broadcaster, politicians and human rights activists yesterday highlighted the impact of a lack of services on homeless…Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Former FF councillor denies vote bribe allegationsA former Fianna Fáil county councillor has strenuously denied allegations that he received a £1,000 "inducement" from lobbyist…Sat Jul 26 2003 - 01:00
Inquests reopen into Dublin bomb deaths 31 years agoInquests into the deaths of three men killed in car-bombings in Dublin 31 years ago will be formally reopened today at Dublin…Fri Jul 25 2003 - 01:00
Lenihan in disability database appealThe Minister of State for Health has appealed to the voluntary sector to help the Department make the case for funding by contributing…Fri Jul 25 2003 - 01:00
Monrovian archbishop appeals for interventionLIBERIA: The Archbishop of Monrovia has appealed to the Government to encourage the international community to send a peacekeeping…Fri Jul 25 2003 - 01:00
Salmon benefit from heritage grantsThe Heritage Council yesterday awarded grants totalling almost €500,000 for 89 projects run by community groups across the State…Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
Books show Emmet in new lightRobert Emmet was the "best-known Irishman of the 19th century", even more so than Parnell or O'Connell, claims historian Dr Ruán…Tue Jul 22 2003 - 01:00
Bodies of drowning victims releasedThe bodies of the two young Irish women who drowned off the French resort town of Biarritz early on Friday morning will be released…Mon Jul 21 2003 - 01:00
Ahern says any allegations to be heard in publicThere is "serious speculation that some damning evidence against the Taoiseach will be presented at future stages of the Flood…Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
'Victim of cruel hoax' reassuredAn elderly woman whose name and address were falsely used by a suspected shoplifter, received a notice of warrants for her arrest…Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach 'absolutely blameless' in Flood rowThe Taoiseach told the Dáil he was "absolutely blameless" in the controversy surrounding the retirement of the chairman of the…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Deasy goes against FG line on immigration BillFine Gael's justice spokesman, Mr John Deasy, has, in a surprise move, voted with the Government and against his party on the…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Environment Bill will haunt Government, says LabourWaste management plans will now take priority over county development plans, Labour's environment spokesman claimed last night…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
VHI criticised over demand for 8 per cent fee increaseThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin will this week consider a VHI application for a price increase of up to 8 per cent, less than…Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Poverty facts should have EU 'angered' at WTO talksMore than a billion people in the developing world are living on less than "is provided to the average cow in the European Union…Sat Jun 28 2003 - 01:00
Fixed-term workers get better rightsNurses and teachers will be among the beneficiaries of legislation that limits the time employees have to stay on fixed-term …Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Minister defends CAP reform decisionDAIL REPORT: Claims that the Common Agriculture Policy negotiations are a "sell-out" or that the Minister for Agriculture was…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
State refused 6,444 people entry in last 17 monthsA total of 6,444 non-EU nationals were refused permission to land in the State for the past 17 months, according to figures released…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Greens want dual mandate payout droppedThe Green Party has called on the Minister for the Environment to stop the €12,800 gratuity payment to TDs and senators for giving…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Promise to help man in need of therapyA Government minister has promised to intervene in the case of a brain-injured man whom a judge refused to send to prison on …Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Ahern dismisses Blair 'set up' on advisersThe Taoiseach does not want the British Prime Minister's "set up" with political advisers, he has told the Dáil.Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Code of conduct to have 'force of law'The code of conduct for office holders, to be published next week, will have the force of law and be used in evidence against…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Legal challenges to tribunal fearedThe Taoiseach fears possible future legal challenges to the Flood tribunal if its chairman, Mr Justice Flood, retires before …Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Deasy says IDs will be forgedForgery of Garda identification cards will increase "tenfold" once the Intoxicating Liquor Bill is passed, according to Fine …Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Garda numbers to reach record level next year, says McDowellGarda numbers will reach an "all- time record level of strength" next year despite the cap on public service recruitment, the…Sat Jun 21 2003 - 01:00
Industry reform to 'improve' standards of taxisWatershed legislation to reform and improve standards in the 'jungle'-like taxi industry, was introduced in the Dáil by the Minister…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Arts Bill with radical changes passedRadical arts legislation, which allows the Minister to direct the Arts Council to comply with Government policies, was passed…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
O'Donoghue rounds on Cuffe over his oil sharesA debate on the economy and the Government's performance during the past year turned into a war of words as the Minister for …Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Inquiry urged into 'barbaric practice'A call has been made for the Taoiseach to support and resource a public inquiry into a procedure used in Irish hospitals and …Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach defends health system reform planEvery cent of income tax received by the Exchequer this year will go into the health service, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Computer voting for all constituenciesElectronic voting will be introduced in all constituencies for the European and local elections next year, the Minister of State…Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
Advertising and PR costs vary widely between Government DepartmentsGovernment Ministers spent amounts varying from €1,440 to €2Mon Jun 16 2003 - 01:00
Dail debate ends for lack of quorumThe Dáil adjourned abruptly yesterday when the Government failed to muster enough TDs in the House after the Labour Party called…Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
