News Headlines
Archive: 24 Jun 2004
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Bush seeks understanding from Irish people
(23:10)
President George W Bush said tonight he hoped the Irish people understood that the events in Abu Ghraib were not typical of the American policy or people. -
Army deploys 2,000 troops at Shannon
(22:18)
The army has begun deploying up to 2,000 troops, as well as heavy armour, around Shannon Airport in preparation for the visit to Ireland of US President George W Bush. -
No Bush itinerary change after Turkey blasts
(22:20)
No changes are expected in US President George W Bush's itinerary in Turkey, despite bomb attacks there today. -
Health Dept's CEO to examine Sheridan report
(22:20)
The Minister for Health, Micheál Martin, has asked the Department's Chief Medical Officer, Jim Reilly, to examine the report into the death of Frances Sheridan. -
McCreevy backs low tax policies
(20:14)
Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy has strongly backed the low tax policies of the Coalition, insisting they have paid huge dividends for the economy. -
Zarqawi claims wave of Iraq attacks
(22:21)
A group headed by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for today's wave of attacks across Iraq, which killed 85 people. -
Garda complaints lowest since 1995
(22:23)
2003 saw the lowest number of complaints made against gardai since 1995, according to the annual report by the Garda Complaints Board. -
Four quizzed over Dunboyne murder
(17:33)
Four people are now being questioned in connection with the murder of a Lithuanian man near Dunboyne, Co Meath. -
Ahern to appeal to North parties
(19:45) The Taoiseach intends to appeal to the North's parties to use their influence to bring about a quiet summer when he meets them tomorrow in London. -
Council begins fining over election posters
(22:25)
Dublin City Council says it has begun fining Local and European Election candidates who have not yet taken down their election posters. -
Man arrested over Cork drugs seizure
(17:37) Gardaí in Cork have seized ¤200,000 worth of cannabis resin. -
Iran releases eight British servicemen
(17:30)
Eight British naval personnel who had been arrested in Iran have arrived in the British embassy in the capital, Tehran, with UK diplomats. -
Gardaí seek missing Wexford teen
(17:42) Gardaí in Wexford are appealing for anyone who may know the whereabouts of a 15-year-old youth missing since yesterday afternoon to contact them. -
FG proposes civil partnership rights
(22:26) Fine Gael has proposed giving greater rights to same sex couples and heterosexual couples who choose not to marry. -
E-voting Commission to be extended
(17:21)
The Cabinet held a special meeting today to discuss electronic voting. -
Ministers breached code of conduct
(17:23)
Two Government ministers have been criticised for not observing the Code of Conduct for Office Holders, by using official resources for electoral purposes. -
Hanrahan claims his life has been hell
(22:27) A former Fianna Fáil councillor says his life has been 'made hell' by what he claims was a false allegation of corruption by Tom Gilmartin. -
Garda bid to identify body recovered from sea
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Concern over pharmaceutical counterfeiting
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Annan welcomes resolution withdrawal
(20:20)
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US appoints official to review Guantanamo
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New research links smoking & tooth decay
