Gardai renew appeal in Raonaid Murray killingGardaí have renewed an appeal for information about the unsolved murder of Raonaid Murray, who was knifed near her home in Glenageary…Mon Jan 06 2003 - 00:00
Cowen calls for restraint after Tel Aviv attacksThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, has condemned yesterday's suicide bombings in Tel Aviv but warned that Israel should…Mon Jan 06 2003 - 00:00
New house starts reach record level in 2002The level of supply of new houses surged in 2002, according to the housing warranty company HomeBond.Fri Jan 03 2003 - 00:00
ICSA says it will back planned farmer protestThe Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has said it will support next week's protest by the Irish Farmers' Association…Fri Jan 03 2003 - 00:00
Enterprise Ireland says 4,000 jobs lost in 2002Net job losses totalled 4,000 in 2002, according to Enterprise Ireland's end-of-year statement published today.Thu Jan 02 2003 - 00:00
Man held on feud killing faces terrorism chargesA man being questioned over killing of 22-year-old Johathan Stewart in Belfast on Friday faces separate charges in relation to…Tue Dec 31 2002 - 00:00
Almost 50,000 await State housing, figures showAlmost 50,000 families are waiting to be housed by local authorities - an increase of over 20 per cent since 1999, figures released…Tue Dec 31 2002 - 00:00
Detention of Senegalese singer 'indefensible'The Green Party has described as "indefensible" the detention of singer Youssou N'Dour by immigration officials in Dublin airport…Tue Dec 17 2002 - 00:00
Rail line closure causes major disruption to commutersTens of thousands of rail commuters travelling to Dublin were forced to make alternative arrangements this morning after one …Tue Dec 17 2002 - 00:00
Bogus account-holders face deadline todayHolders of bogus non-resident accounts have until today to pay off unpaid tax, penalties and interest.Tue Dec 17 2002 - 00:00
FG appoints Birmingham to Dublin task forceFine Gael has named Mr George Birmingham SC as chairman of the party's Dublin Action Group (DAG).Wed Dec 11 2002 - 00:00
More 'selective' immigration may be needed - McDowellThe Minister for Justice has said it may be necessary to tighten up Ireland's immigration system and possibly introduce a "green…Tue Dec 10 2002 - 00:00
Limerick firm to lay off 85 workers in JanuaryEighty-five people are to be laid off in the new year at the Wilo Pumps factory in Raheen in Limerick.Mon Dec 09 2002 - 00:00
Motorists 'intensely annoyed' by motor tax hikeThe AA has criticised the Government for "attempting to sneak in" the increase in motor tax two days after the Budget was announced…Fri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
Marriage split can be relief to children - reportSome children are relieved when their parents' marriage breaks up because they are removed from the impact of parental conflict…Fri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
Department plays down Mosney 'quarantine'The Department of Justice has played down reports that a quarantine has been placed on the Mosney asylum centre in Co Meath because…Fri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
Barnardos slams Budget child benefit measuresIncreases in child benefit announced in the Budget will not be enough to buy an extra loaf of bread and a pint of milk a week…Wed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
VAT rise 'retrograde step' - construction groupThe increase in the lower rate of VAT is a "seriously retrograde step" and will add to the cost of new housing, the Construction…Wed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
Exchequer figures give McCreevy pre-Budget boostExchequer figures for the end of November have given the Minister for Finance Mr McCreevy a boost on the eve of Budget 2003.Tue Dec 03 2002 - 00:00
Cabinet approves plan for cost-efficient inquiriesThe Government has approved the establishment of a new form of inquiry which may replace costly tribunals, currently in operation…Tue Dec 03 2002 - 00:00
Dublin gets 110 extra gardai for ChristmasAn extra 110 gardaí will be on the streets of Dublin from Sunday to help speed up traffic in the run-up to Christmas.Fri Nov 29 2002 - 00:00
ISCSA predicts Limerick BSE find will be isolated incidentThere is no "major cause for concern" over the discovery of BSE in a three-year-old bull in Co Limerick, the Irish Cattle and…Fri Nov 29 2002 - 00:00
Data storage Bill could be 'Orwellian' - Fine GaelA new Department of Justice Bill allowing personal electronic data to be retained for two to four years could be an "Orwellian…Thu Nov 28 2002 - 00:00
Gardai investigate rape of Australian in CorkGardai are investigating an incident in which an Australian tourist was raped and viciously assaulted in Cork city early this…Tue Nov 26 2002 - 00:00
Police hold eight in Derry crackdown on loyalistsPolice in the North have arrested eight people in Derry this morning in a crackdown on loyalist paramilitaries.Tue Nov 26 2002 - 00:00
Parents' group angry at threat to organ inquiryThe Parents for Justice group has reacted angrily to a report that the Minister for Health is to scale down the Dunne inquiry…Mon Nov 25 2002 - 00:00
Report says Irish climate getting warmerIreland's climate is changing significantly because of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and agricultural practices, …Mon Nov 25 2002 - 00:00
Brennan sets up regulator ahead of taxi protestA taxi industry regulator is to be established the Minister for Transport, Mr Breenan has announced.Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Report shows €50m taken in year of burglariesMore than €50 million worth of goods, including €10 million in cash, was stolen during burglaries in Irish houses in the year…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Spending cuts counter-productive - SIPTUSIPTU has called the spending cutbacks in the Book of Estimates counter-productive and has accused the Minister for Finance of…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
More floods feared as rain set to continue in LeinsterFlood waters are slowly clearing in the east of the country and many roads have reopened but Met Éireann is warning of more heavy…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Man nailed to posts in attack near BelfastA man had both hands nailed to wooden posts in an attack on the outskirts of Belfast early this morning.Sat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
Enterprise centre destroyed by fire in DublinAn enterprise centre which employs hundreds of people was destroyed by a fire in Dublin's north inner city this morning.Sat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
Waterford reports 22 more cases of vomit bugAnother 22 people in Waterford Regional Hospital are suspected of contracting the so-called Winter Vomiting Bug since Friday, …Mon Oct 14 2002 - 01:00
Food authority warns of minced beef E.coli riskThe Food Safety Authority (FSAI) has warned consumers to be vigilant to the presence of the EMon Oct 14 2002 - 01:00
Gardai seek witnesses to Wicklow hit-and-runGardaí are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run that killed a Co Wicklow man at the weekend.Mon Oct 14 2002 - 01:00
Adams insists no re-negotiation of AgreementSinn Féin president Mr Gerry Adams said today he had no confidence in the willingness of the Northern Secretary Dr John Reid …Mon Oct 14 2002 - 01:00
PSNI investigates two abduction attemptsPolice in the North are investigating two attempted abductions of young boys yesterday.Fri Oct 11 2002 - 01:00
Revenue links 30,000 names with non-resident accountsThe Revenue Commissioners has identified 13,500 non-resident accounts with Irish addresses, it announced today.Thu Oct 10 2002 - 01:00
Search off Galway coast to resume tomorrowA search off the Co Galway coast for a man who fell overboard from a boat this afternoon will resume tomorrow morning.Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Ahern faces Opposition flak over Burke debacleThe Taoiseach has received harsh criticism from Opposition parties in the Dáil, recalled to debate the contents of the Flood …Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Police make appeal over Belfast shootingPolice have appealed for witnesses to last night's shooting in east Belfast which left a 22-year-old man in critical condition…Tue Oct 08 2002 - 01:00
One hurt after two shootings in east BelfastOne man has been taken to hospital after a series of shooting incidents in east Belfast tonightMon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
Media engaged in 'ridiculous feeding frenzy' - McDowellThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has criticised the media for a "ridiculous feeding frenzy" in the wake of the revelations…Thu Oct 03 2002 - 01:00
Bus Eireann strike set for October bank holidayClerical staff at Bus Éireann are threatening to strike over the October bank holiday weekend - one of the busiest weekends of…Thu Oct 03 2002 - 01:00
'Colombia Three' defence to call Irish diplomatA senior Irish diplomat has sworn an affidavit saying she was in the presence of one of three Irishmen in Cuba when Colombian…Thu Oct 03 2002 - 01:00
Pilots call for external investment in Aer LingusThe Government must facilitate external investment into the State airline Aer Lingus to help future growth in the aviation industry…Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Cabinet meets over Nice Treaty campaignThe Cabinet met in Dublin this morning to discuss the Government's campaign for a Yes vote in the Nice Treaty referendum.Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
McCague confirms Rule 42 will not be debatedIt seems certain the GAA will not meet the UEFA deadline to allow Croke Park to be used for the European Soccer Championships…Tue Oct 01 2002 - 01:00
Garda arrested in Louth over 'serious crime'A member of the Garda has been arrested in Co Louth this morning by officers investigating "serious crime".Tue Oct 01 2002 - 01:00
