A change in leadership would not reverse the unpopularity of the Labour Party, its TDs maintain after the latest opinion poll showed it has just 6% of popular support — its lowest in more than 25 years.

Ireland has set its highest ever target of winning €1bn for research from the EU budget, which cleared an important hurdle in the European Parliament.

A hero coach driver was praised by gardaí after he drove the on-fire vehicle through a tunnel and brought the children on board to safety.

Value for money from investment in R&D is more important than ever, which is why the role of the Government’s chief scientific adviser is so vital, writes Research Minister Sean Sherlock

TÁNAISTE Mary Harney last night said it would be impossible for Ireland to resolve the issue of guidelines for stem cell research during the country’s presidency of the EU next year.