THE Labour Party yesterday described as “insufficient” the Government commitment to increase electricity entitlements for welfare recipients in response to massive price hikes.

The Health Service Executive has admitted today to breaching data protection rights by

CALLS have been made for the introduction of random roadside drug testing after research revealed that up to 70% of erratic drivers were under the influence of substances other than alcohol.

A Fine Gael senator has announced plans to introduce a bill that would pave the way for the recognition of pre-nuptial agreements in Ireland.

MORTALITY rates in Irish hospitals from the superbug, Clostridium Difficile, are higher than those from MRSA, the chief executive of the Health Services Executive revealed yesterday.

IDA Ireland faced strong criticism yesterday for its failure to get sufficient investment to the regions.

Mobile phone masts are accountable for adverse health effects on residents nationwide, it was claimed today.

THE health insurance market was yesterday branded a cartel with prices almost doubling since competition was introduced.

Former Health Minister Micheál Martin’s special advisor admitted today that it was “exceptional” that he didn’t read crucial briefing notes on the illegal nursing charges before a major department meeting in December 2003.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was told about illegal nursing home charges almost a year before they were eventually uncovered, an Oireachtas Health Committee heard today.

The Mid-West and other areas outside Dublin must get their fair share of IDA jobs.

THE Government is to target extra garda resources towards the battle against growing numbers of deaths on Irish roads.

FG Senator Fergal Browne has claimed that only 25% of motorists reported to gardaí under the Traffic Watch scheme have been given formal cautions.

AS Eamon Dunphy and Pat Kenny prepare to go head-to-head in a battle for viewers on Friday night, a war of words has broken out over the threat to one of the country’s most successful community radio stations.

A call has been made for a dedicated Michael Collins interpretative centre in Cork.

Fine Gael Seanad transport spokesman Senator Fergal Browne, has called on the NRA and Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council to explain why they paid €3.65m in compensation for half an acre of land.

SECURITY concerns are the only reason for the Aer Lingus decision to no longer cater for children travelling alone, the airline's chief executive said yesterday.

The Fine Gael Party Leader Enda Kenny TD announced today details of the party's candidates for the Senate elections.