Ireland

Jim Sheridan planning TV drama on Northern Ireland conflict

15:13 Acclaimed film director Jim Sheridan plans to make a major television drama series which would hammer a nail into the coffin of the conflict in Northern Ireland, he revealed today.

Cannon says Lisbon will secure Ireland's place in Europe

13:49 New Progressive Democrats leader Ciaran Cannon says voting in favour of the Lisbon Treaty will secure Ireland's positive place in the future of Europe.

13:15 Garda evidence continues in Omagh bomb civil action

The Omagh bomb civil action in Dublin has heard that a senior garda and a member of the British Secret Service talked about getting rid of a document which cast doubt over FBI agent David Rupert's credibility as the chief witness in the Michael McKevitt trial.

13:09 Labour seeks govt strategy to tackle fuel poverty

The Labour Party is warning that the elderly and people on low incomes won't be able to keep their homes warm this winter because of rising fuel costs.

12:38 Constitution fails to reflect nature of Irish families

A support group for one-parent families says the definition of the family in the Irish Constitution is completely out of touch with reality.

12:12 AIB facing challenges due to market conditions

AIB says it is facing challenges due to difficult market conditions and the slowdown in economic growth.

11:08 Govt yet to consider HSE job cut proposals

11:02 Woman and kids escape smoke-filled house in Co Clare

10:57 Three held after gun-related incidents at Dublin pubs

09:46 Four arrested over bomb attack on PSNI officer

07:52 Cannon to launch PDs' Lisbon Treaty campaign

07:47 Motorists warned about dangers of mobile phone use

07:43 Swimmer dies after getting into difficulty in Limerick

07:38 HSE seeking to shed 1,000 administrative jobs