Bray traffic tailback plan angers councillorsCHRONIC, FIVE-KILOMETRE traffic tailbacks at the M50/M11 motorway junction in south Dublin could be eased by restricting traffic…Fri Sept 17 2010 - 01:00
Garda denies Foster was beatenGARDAÍ CAJOLED and insulted a chronic drug user to try get him to remain alert during questioning, but they refused to accept…Thu Sept 16 2010 - 01:00
Man who died in custody had earlier claimed Garda brutalityA MAN who died while in custody in Coolock Garda station in 2006 had earlier claimed that gardaí had put his head in a bag, laid…Wed Sept 15 2010 - 01:00
Councillors campaign against local authority cutsA CAMPAIGN against plans to abolish up to 60 town councils and strip others of powers relating to rates, housing and planning…Sat Sept 11 2010 - 01:00
Ó Cuív defends abolition of councilsOne of four Fianna Fáil ministers who proposed the abolition of up to 60 local town councils, has spoken at the councillors annual…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Fees may deter householders from using recycling centresLOCAL AUTHORITY charges for using recycling centres have the potential to undermine householders’ behavioural changes in relation…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Ireland 'missing out' on energy saving jobsIRELAND IS missing out on jobs because people are not installing energy-saving measures in homes in sufficient numbers, it has…Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Final section of M9 motorway opens todayTHE FINAL section of the M9 motorway, a 40km link between Carlow and Knocktopher in Co Kilkenny, is to open this morning.Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Green economy depends on trainingThere are going to be significant job opportunities in coming years in the "green economy" - but only if new training in sustainable…Wed Sept 08 2010 - 01:00
No ideal site for hospital, says HarneyTHOSE WHO care about children should give up the campaign to relocate the proposed National Paediatric Hospital, Minister for…Wed Sept 08 2010 - 01:00
200 a day sign petition for hospital site reviewAN ONLINE petition to review the chosen location for the €700 million National Paediatric Hospital is attracting up to 200 signatures…Tue Sept 07 2010 - 01:00
Opening of Joe Dolan Bridge in MullingarA NEW bridge named after the late singer Joe Dolan has been officially opened in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.Tue Sept 07 2010 - 01:00
Work starts on centre for pathologist and coronerWORK HAS begun on a new “medico-legal centre” for the Office of the State Pathologist and the Dublin City Coroner’s Office…Tue Sept 07 2010 - 01:00
Fifth win for Cats was 'asking too much'IF A reminder were needed of the difference in life between winning and losing, it was visible in Dublin’s pubs yesterday.Mon Sept 06 2010 - 01:00
Waterford-Rosslare line to closeRAIL SERVICES on the Rosslare to Waterford line are set to be suspended this month, following a decision by the National Transport…Sat Sept 04 2010 - 01:00
Rosslare-Waterford line to closeRail services on the Rosslare to Waterford line are set to close within weeks, following this afternoon’s decision by the National…Fri Sept 03 2010 - 01:00
Rail station not to open until it has road linkONE OF three new rail stations on the reopened Dunboyne railway line is to remain closed until a road is built linking it to …Fri Sept 03 2010 - 01:00
Relaunched - at bargain pricesDevelopers trying to shift stocks of new homes are re-launching, cutting prices – and some are even giving free furnitureThu Sept 02 2010 - 01:00
Dunboyne railway line reopensOne of three new rail stations on the reopened Dunboyne railway line is to remain closed until a road is built linking it to …Thu Sept 02 2010 - 01:00
Unlicensed Dublin to airport bus service ceases operationsAN UNLICENSED bus service between south Dublin and the airport has announced the end of services, despite of campaigns to keep…Thu Sept 02 2010 - 01:00
Road haulage business falls below levels seen in 1999THE ROAD haulage industry went into rapid decline last year with business falling to levels below those recorded in 1999.Wed Sept 01 2010 - 01:00
Integrated ticketing due early next yearSMART CARDS to pay fares across a range of public transport services in Dublin will become available from early next yearMon Aug 30 2010 - 01:00
'Loyal' households get break of six months on bin chargesSOME 18,500 households in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown have been offered a free bin-collection service for the next six months.Sat Aug 28 2010 - 01:00
Minister calls for discretion over use of vansOCCASIONAL USE of commercially registered vehicles, to bring children to school, travel to church or transport groceries should…Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Minister prepared to meet incinerator companyA POTENTIAL compromise in the long-standing row over the proposed Poolbeg incinerator was signalled yesterday.Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Seminar told credit unions here could have bright futureCREDIT UNIONS in Ireland are facing a potentially bright future, a financial seminar in Dublin has been toldFri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Fine Gael proposals aimed at stamping out 'rogue' clampersPROPOSALS TO regulate car clampers published by Fine Gael yesterday are aimed at stamping out “rogue” operators.Thu Aug 26 2010 - 01:00
Five route options set for first phase of Ulster CanalWATERWAYS IRELAND has published five route options for phase one of the reopening of the Ulster Canal.Thu Aug 26 2010 - 01:00
Gormley dismisses road tax rowOccasional use of commercially registered vehicles, to bring children to school, travel to church or transport groceries should…Thu Aug 26 2010 - 01:00
Farmers concerned by tax proposalsFarmers, small firms and the motor industry have expressed on-going concern at the controversy over the use of commercial vehicles…Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
Fine Gael unveils clamping BillA new Bill published today will provide for fines and jail terms of up to five years for unlicensed clampers.Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
Radical moves on green spaces urgedTHE STATE’S approach to planning for green spaces, habitat protection and biodiversity has been criticised in the latest report…Wed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
Closing of loophole puts brakes on motorists claiming cheaper tax rateBACKGROUND: Requirement will stop private users from registering vehicles for commercial purposesWed Aug 25 2010 - 01:00
SF calls for island tax and welfare codeCALLS FOR an all-island taxation and social welfare system in Ireland are to be made through local authorities on both sides …Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
Celtic scholar Barry Raftery diesTHE DEATH has taken place of Prof Barry Raftery, emeritus professor of archaeology at UCD.Tue Aug 24 2010 - 01:00
Wexford cleanest town but survey shows litter problems on the riseTHE NUMBER of towns with litter problems is increasing, according to the latest survey from campaign group Irish Business Against…Mon Aug 23 2010 - 01:00
Mountjoy Square to be named protected areaDUBLIN’S MOUNTJOY Square is to be declared an architectural conservation area by Dublin City CouncilMon Aug 23 2010 - 01:00
Dún Laoghaire upgrade to include walkway over DartWORK HAS begun on a project to cover over the Dart line, install semi-mature trees and improve pedestrian access between Dún …Mon Aug 23 2010 - 01:00
Limerick besmirched as study bemoans nation's litter levelWE ARE getting dirtier as well as poorerMon Aug 23 2010 - 01:00
Road builders and Irish Rail disputes to cost €100mTHE STATE is facing further claims estimated in excess of €100 million as a result of disputes between road builders and Iarnród…Sat Aug 21 2010 - 01:00
Irish Rail confirms rivet damage to two bridgesIRISH RAIL has confirmed rivet damage to two Dublin city centre railway bridges, but said there is no danger to members of the…Thu Aug 19 2010 - 01:00
Fine Gael set to publish clamping BillA NEW BILL aimed at restricting the ability of parking control firms to clamp vehicles on private property is to be published…Thu Aug 19 2010 - 01:00
Clamping sector backs FG planThe Irish parking control industry has welcomed proposals to regulate the clamping industry.Wed Aug 18 2010 - 01:00
Iarnród Éireann criticised over collapse of viaductIARNRÓD ÉIREANN’S failure to act on safety reviews stretching back to 1997 was a major factor in the collapse of the Malahide…Tue Aug 17 2010 - 01:00
Compassion underscores regime, says key officialAPPEALS PROCESS: “NATURAL JUSTICE, common sense and compassion” underline the clamping appeals regime in Dublin, according to…Mon Aug 16 2010 - 01:00
Rail firm blamed for viaduct collapseIarnród Éireann’s failure to act on a number of key safety reviews stretching back to 1997 was a major factor in the collapse…Mon Aug 16 2010 - 01:00
Hammer poised for sheriff's furniture auctionA SALE described as Ireland’s largest furniture auction will take place in Naas, Co Kildare, today.Sat Aug 14 2010 - 01:00
Senator warns journalists not to be friends with politiciansJOURNALISTS OUGHT to be extremely wary of being part of a cosy consensus with politicians and should not be friends with TDs …Wed Aug 11 2010 - 01:00
Problems at 'ghost estates' highlightedSO-CALLED “GHOST” housing estates are posing serious health and environmental dangers through problems such as incomplete sewerage…Mon Aug 09 2010 - 01:00
Revised plans for Jurys and Berkeley Court site approvedREVISED PLANS to redevelop the Jurys and Berkeley Court hotels in Ballsbridge have been approved by Dublin City Council.Mon Aug 09 2010 - 01:00
