Record audience tunes in for final 'Friends' episodeNetwork 2 recorded its highest audience so far this year for the final episode of hit US sitcom Friends.Tue May 25 2004 - 01:00
Greens seek regional bodies to run health, transportDirectly elected mayors and a lower voting age of 16 in local elections are among the items presented by the Green Party, as …Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
FOI applications drop by almost 50 per centThe number of applications under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) has plummeted by almost 50 per cent, it emerged today.Mon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Cocaine worth €4 million seized in DublinCocaine worth €4 million has been seized in Dublin and three men have been arrested.Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
Only 30 cases from Traffic WatchOnly 25 per cent of calls to the Garda's Traffic Watch hotline resulted in formal caution during the scheme's two-year pilot …Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
Cars could use bus lanes in new planDublin motorists will soon be able to drive in some of the capital's bus lanes if a radical new plan is adopted by traffic authorities…Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
DUP vows to put Agreement 'out of its misery'The Democratic Unionist Party vowed today to put the Belfast Agreement "out of its misery" and block the development of a "united…Sat May 08 2004 - 01:00
AIB must identify and repay customers, says HarneyThere is an onus on AIB to identify customers who were overcharged for foreign-exchange transactions, the Tánaiste said this …Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
Raising speed limits against road plan - GreensThe plan by the Minister for Transport to increase speed limits in 43 locations across the State runs against the Government'…Thu May 06 2004 - 01:00
Ireland records fourth highest childhood asthma rateIreland has the fourth-highest prevalence of childhood asthma symptoms in the world, according to figures published today.Tue May 04 2004 - 01:00
Belfast anti-racism march to draw thousandsMore than 6,000 people are expected to march through Belfast on Saturday to demonstrate their opposition to racism.Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Barrett confirms he intends to run for EuropeMr Justin Barrett has confirmed he is to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming European elections.Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Gardai ask landlords to search for squattersGardaí have asked owners of derelict or vacant buildings in Dublin to check their properties for squatters in the run-up to this…Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Three charged after arrests at Dublin squatThree men and a woman have been charged with trespassing after being arrested at a squat in Dublin city centre last night.Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
New bill to change testSeparate legislation will be published in the Dáil in the coming weeks aiming to overhaul the State's driving test service.Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
'Colombia Three' campaigners demand safe passageCampaigners for the three Irish men who were acquitted of training Marxist rebels in Colombia have spoken to the Red Cross and…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
GRA suspends motions to discuss May DayThe Garda Representative Association (GRA) has suspended all motions at its annual conference to debate the policing of the forthcoming…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
Citizenship vote 'will not breach Belfast Agreement'The Irish and British governments have issued a joint declaration claiming the changes to the Constitution, to be decided in …Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Lorry driver becomes 111th road crash victimGardai and members of the fire brigade at the scene of the N25 crash yesterday. Photograph : P.J. BrowneFri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Brennan under fire over road toll proposalsProposals to introduce new toll roads to raise extra revenue are an "unacceptable extra tax", motoring group AA Ireland said …Thu Apr 15 2004 - 01:00
Tech firms worst offenders for illegal softwareMore than 100 cases of businesses using illegal computer software were detected last year, it was revealed today.Thu Apr 15 2004 - 01:00
Dempsey to attend new-format Asti conventionThe Minister for Education is to attend the national convention of teachers' union Asti next week after agreement was reached…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Dáil sees heated scenes over citizenship voteFine Gael's foreign affairs spokesman Mr Gay Mitchell was told to leave the Dáil this morning as Opposition parties attacked …Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Safety plan still awaitedThere were increasing calls yesterday for the Minister for Transport, Seamus Brennan, to publish the long-awaited 2003-05 road…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
WHO targets road deaths for world health dayRoad deaths and injuries will surge by 60 per cent over the next 16 years making them a bigger global threat than HIV by 2020…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Road users warned over Easter drink drinkingThe National Safety Council has warned road users of the dangers of alcohol over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Conference to hear call for naming of paedophilesNames and addresses of convicted sex offenders should be made available to the general public, a conference of members of the…Mon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
British continuing to cover up truth, say FinucanesThe British government is continuing to cover up the truth about the death of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, his family said…Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Dublin 'disappointed' at Finucane inquiry delayThe Government has expressed its disappointment at the delay by the British government in establishing a public inquiry into …Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Punchestown centre was 'ready-up', says RabbitteThe Government came under Opposition attack in the Dáil this morning over the €15 million funding for an agricultural and equestrian…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Man released in 1973 Belfast murder casePolice have released a man they were questioning about the murder of a schoolboy in Belfast more than 30 years ago.Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Penalty-points put first driver off the roadA Co Tipperary man has become the first motorist to be disqualified from driving under the penalty points system.Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
LRC to renew contact with An Post and unionFine Gael has called on both sides in the postal dispute to return to the Labour Relations Commision (LRC) "with an open mind…Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Ryanair seeks Siptu guarantee not to strikeRyanair has said it will proceed with a High Court action against Siptu unless it confirms it will not take airport strike action…Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
Proposal to let huge dumpers on public roadsThe Department of Transport is considering allowing off-road dump trucks greater use of public roadsWed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
Ahern seeks 'shared political will' on EU constitutionThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has said he hopes to find a "shared political will" leading to an early agreement on an EU Constitution…Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
'Colombia Three' supporters to stage protestSupporters of three Irish men held in Colombia on charges of training Farc rebels are to stage a protest outside Leinster House…Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
Smoking ban will encourage pub eating - surveyThe smoking ban will encourage customers to eat more frequently in pubs, a new report published today claims.Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
Cigarette-machine group goes North for AGMThe Irish Cigarette Machine Operators Association (ICMOA) has decided to hold its AGM in Northern Ireland because hotels in the…Thu Mar 18 2004 - 00:00
EU move on danger oil used in making tyresEuropean tyre makers have until the end of 2008 to phase out use in the manufacturing process of oils which can release carcinogens…Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Government told to reject US demands for Bush visitThe Government must reject any demands by US authorities that sweeping powers be given to its secret service during President…Sun Mar 14 2004 - 00:00
Man found unconscious on Dublin streetA man is in a serious condition in hospital after he was found unconscious on a Dublin street early this morning.Sat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
Sargent vows to end politics of 'false promises'Green Party leader Mr Trevor Sargent has set out his party's stall for the upcoming European and local elections with a promise…Sat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
St Patrick's road campaign targets speedingGardaí and the National Safety Council (NSC) have begun a road-safety safety campaign targeting speeding motorists in the run…Fri Mar 12 2004 - 00:00
Equality body 'concerned' over welfare changeThe Equality Authority has expressed concern at a proposal to amend the Social Welfare Bill which, it says, will discriminate…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Ahern denies FF sought delay in 1997 IRA ceasefireThe Taoiseach has denied a member of Fianna Fáil met the IRA Army Council prior to the 1997 general election to seek a delay …Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Two held over serious assault in RathminesTwo men have been arrested in connection with a serious assault on a Ukranian man in Dublin on Sunday night.Tue Mar 09 2004 - 00:00
Irish 'regular drinking' twice EU average, survey findsIreland has more regular drinkers than any other country in the EU but is followed closely by Britain, Denmark and The Netherlands…Tue Mar 09 2004 - 00:00
Six arrested as gardai smash stolen-car ringGardaí have arrested six men after a lengthy investigation into a stolen car racket in Co Wexford.Tue Mar 09 2004 - 00:00
Westlife's McFadden faces 3 driving chargesWestlife singer Bryan McFadden appeared in court this morning on charges of speeding and careless driving.Thu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
