HSE report 'catalogue of mistreatment, humiliation'The Leas Cross report is a catalogue of mistreatment, humiliation, and abuse of the elderly, Opposition parties said today.Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Dublin family escape after botched tiger kidnappingGardaí are investigating a suspected attempted tiger robbery in Dublin this morning in which a family was kidnapped.Thu Nov 9 2006 - 00:00
Government rejects low UN poverty rankingA United Nations report which ranks Ireland at the bottom of its Human Poverty Index has been criticised by the Minister for …Thu Nov 9 2006 - 00:00
Barnardos proposes referendum wordingBarnardos has called for new provisions in the Constitution to cover child protection and welfare, and to give increased powers…Mon Nov 6 2006 - 00:00
Shell to Sea tribunal on Corrib gas rejectedShell to Sea's call for a tribunal to investigate the Corrib gas project in north Mayo has been dismissed tonight by both the…Mon Nov 6 2006 - 00:00
Moneylenders may face rate curb - BrennanThe Government may introduce new laws to tackle financial institutions that charge exorbitant rates of interest.Mon Oct 23 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí remove Corrib protesters from roadDemonstrators tried to block workers from entering Shell's Bellenaboy gas terminal construction site in Co Mayo again this morning…Mon Oct 23 2006 - 01:00
Brennan launches citizens information websiteMinister for Social Affairs Seamus Brennan today launched a new information website that is designed to provide information and…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Sale of former prison site raises over €29 millionThe sale of a former prison site in Shankill, Co Dublin, will earn the State more than €29 million.Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí arrest 411 for drink driving last weekMore than 400 motorists were arrested last week for drink driving, according to the latest Garda statistics.Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
B of I staff to ballot on strike over pensionsBank of Ireland is facing industrial action from its workers after it refused to defer implementation of pension proposals for…Fri Sep 29 2006 - 01:00
Ryanair to invest in 32 new aircraftRyanair is to invest in 32 new aircraft in a bid to double its passenger numbers by 2012.Fri Sep 29 2006 - 01:00
Monaghan protesters jostle Ceann ComhairleCeann Comhairle Rory O'Hanlon was jostled by protesters at a road opening in Co Monaghan today.Mon Sep 25 2006 - 01:00
Equality Authority criticises new immigration lawThe Equality Authority has criticised the proposed new immigration bill for failing to adequately protect immigrants.Tue Sep 19 2006 - 01:00
Gormley says coalition divided on incineratorCampaigners opposing a new incinerator planned for Dublin have accused the Government of sending out mixed messages on the subject…Tue Sep 19 2006 - 01:00
House prices slow as rate rise takes effectHouse prices are still on the way up, but the rate of growth continues to fall, the Permanent Tsb/ESRI house price index has …Tue Aug 22 2006 - 01:00
Hardman concludes Uganda well testHardman Resources has finished testing at its Mputa-1 well in Uganda with the well flowing 1,120 barrels per day (bpd).Tue Aug 22 2006 - 01:00
UK government rejects Ryanair compensation threatMichael O'Leary called on the government to restore normal security restrictions to the UK's airportsFri Aug 18 2006 - 01:00
Thousands on move for bank holiday weekendThousands of people will be on the move throughout the State over the weekend.Fri Aug 4 2006 - 01:00
Number of rape and murder cases rises in 2005The number of rape and murder cases rose dramatically last year, the annual report of the courts service has revealed.Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00
Siptu seeks resources for care of the elderlySiptu has called on the Government to provide resources for support home and community care.Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
Harney plans legislation to protect elderlyLegislation will be introduced next year to protect elderly people living in nursing homes from exploitation, the Tánaiste said…Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
HSE plans measures to tackle A&E crisisThe Health Services Executive (HSE) is planning a number of measures to cut hospital queues.Tue May 16 2006 - 01:00
SF proposes all-island healthcare systemSinn Féin is calling for the private healthcare system to be replaced under a new all-island healthcare plan.Wed May 3 2006 - 01:00
New emergency response plan to be consideredA new plan of action to help emergency services deal with major incidents is to be put to the Government for approval, it emerged…Wed May 3 2006 - 01:00
IMO says Government shifting blame for health crisisThe Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has accused the Government of blaming health workers for the crisis in the health system…Fri Apr 21 2006 - 01:00
Green Party calls for reform of environment bodyThe Green Party has called for the reform of the Environmental Protection Agency, criticising the licensing appeals procedure…Wed Mar 15 2006 - 00:00
FG, Labour urge Seanad place for emigrantsFine Gael and Labour have pledged their support for representation in the Seanad for Irish emigrants abroad.Wed Mar 15 2006 - 00:00
Many consumers unaware of rights, says NCAA large number of Irish consumers are unaware of their rights when it comes to faulty goods, the National Consumer Agency has…Wed Mar 15 2006 - 00:00
Demand for labour to stay strong in 2006 - BoIDemand for labour in Ireland is still going strong, despite seeing a decline in the number of jobs advertisements placed in Irish…Mon Mar 13 2006 - 00:00
Kitt promises action on electoral registerGovernment Chief Whip Tom Kitt, has admitted there are serious issues with the electoral register but has promised that action…Wed Mar 8 2006 - 00:00
Jacobs jobs saved as workers back new planWorkers at the Jacobs Fruitfield factory in Tallaght saved their jobs this afternooon after voting to accept new working arrangements…Fri Mar 3 2006 - 00:00
€200 million scheme to boost medical trainingAspiring medical students got a €200 million boost today with the news the Government is set to revamp medical education and …Wed Feb 1 2006 - 00:00
Rossport Five halt involvement with mediatorEfforts to resolve the dispute over the Corrib gas pipeline have had a setback today with the news that the Rossport Five have…Wed Feb 1 2006 - 00:00
Community enterprise scheme gets €7m boostAreas that have been hit by significant job losses could be in for a boost with the extension of Enterprise Ireland's Community…Tue Jan 3 2006 - 00:00
Taoiseach welcomes 'Stormontgate' briefingProtesters and gardai scuffled as Sir Hugh Orde arrived at Government Buildings. Photograph:Ciara O'BrienThu Dec 22 2005 - 00:00
MCD denies further Robbie Williams dateRobbie Williams fans who missed out on tickets for his one Irish concert next year may stay disappointed despite rumours of a…Fri Dec 9 2005 - 00:00
Thousands join protest marches over Irish FerriesToday's protest proceeding down O'Connell Street, Dublin. Photographs: Ciara O'BrienFri Dec 9 2005 - 00:00
Ictu protest to cause public transport disruptionCommuters are facing widespread public transport disruption tomorrow during a number of protests planned for tomorrow afternoon…Thu Dec 8 2005 - 00:00
Cori says Budget has overlooked key issuesCori has welcomed the new measures in the Budget to tackle poverty and benefit the vulnerable groups in Irish society but said…Thu Dec 8 2005 - 00:00
Harney unveils new health service packagesElderly people are to get more support in their own homes, with extra funding for home-care support packages, home help and "…Thu Dec 8 2005 - 00:00
Deadline today for resolution in Irish Ferries rowTalks aimed at resolving the Irish Ferries dispute are taking place for a third day at the Labour Relations Commission.Wed Dec 7 2005 - 00:00
Green meeting adjourned after general secretary diesThe Green Party has postponed its pre-Dail meeting after the party's general secretary Dermot Hamilton died suddenly today.Fri Sep 23 2005 - 01:00
Unofficial strike disrupts Athlone bus servicesBus Éireann services in Athlone town were disrupted for a time this morning after a number of drivers called an unofficial strike…Fri Sep 23 2005 - 01:00
Exhibitions and sport to disrupt traffic this weekendMotorists are facing a weekend of traffic disruptions and delays with sports fixtures and exhibitions due to take place in the…Fri Sep 16 2005 - 01:00
Exports fall, imports rise in JuneIrish exports continued their downward trend in June, falling by 11 per cent compared to the previous month.Wed Aug 17 2005 - 01:00
Drinks group dismisses Grocery Order savingsThe Beverage Council of Ireland (BCI) has dismissed claims by the Competition Authority that the removal of the Groceries Order…Wed Aug 17 2005 - 01:00
RTÉ promises home-grown shows for autumnRTÉ said today it planned to broadcast more than 1,400 hours of home-grown productions in its autumn schedule.Thu Aug 11 2005 - 01:00
Report shows immigrants work more, earn lessThe average immigrant in Ireland works longer hours per week and gets paid less than Irish workers, a new report has revealed…Thu Aug 11 2005 - 01:00