Move a surprise for some GreensEamon Ryan profile: Eamon Ryan's move to challenge Mrs Mary McAleese for the Presidency surprised even some of his own Green…Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
Labour looks set not to contest electionLabour position: Labour TDs have said the party remains on course to decide against contesting a Presidential election despite…Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
SF rules out changes to Belfast accordSinn Féin president Mr Gerry Adams has set the tone for negotiations at Leeds Castle this week by insisting that Sinn Féin will…Mon Sept 13 2004 - 01:00
Ahern and Smith to meet in CabinetGovernment business resumes today amid increasing tension between the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, and Mr Michael Smith over his efforts…Mon Aug 30 2004 - 01:00
Green Party calls for appointment of new EPA director to be terminatedThe Government has rejected calls from the Greens for a new director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be prevented…Sat Aug 28 2004 - 01:00
FF reforms target urban votersFianna Fáil has indicated that efforts to reform the party and refresh its "stale" image after the poor performance in the June…Sat Aug 28 2004 - 01:00
Smith accused of 'putting it up' to Ahern on CabinetA Fianna Fail has backbencher has accused the Minister for Defence of "putting it up" to the Taoiseach through his efforts to…Sat Aug 28 2004 - 01:00
Smith says he will not stand downThe Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, has insisted he will not retire voluntarily from the Cabinet before next month's reshuffle…Fri Aug 27 2004 - 01:00
Bailey brothers still donating to FFThe controversial builders Michael Bailey and his brother Tom, who were the subject of damning criticism by the planning tribunal…Fri Aug 27 2004 - 01:00
Clinton 'hopeful' of progress in talks on NorthThe former US president, Mr Bill Clinton, has said he is "hopeful" that a new round of talks next month can break the political…Thu Aug 26 2004 - 01:00
FF denies magazine income linkFianna Fáil has said it does not receive any advertising revenue from a magazine, the Nation, which is described as the "official…Thu Aug 26 2004 - 01:00
State criticised for its failure to lessen inequalityThe Government's tax and welfare policies have done little to redress inequality because all workers gained from tax cuts and…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Revocation of fugitive's passport urgedThe Labour Party has urged the Government to revoke an Irish passport held by a Czech fugitive, which he acquired in 1995 under…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Clinton visits Dublin for book signingBig crowds are expected at Eason's bookshop in Dublin this morning when the former US president, Mr Bill Clinton, signs copies…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
FG criticise change of mind on DepartmentA Government move to change the new location of a division of the Department of Social and Family Affairs is proof of the poor…Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
Ahern to hold private meeting with ClintonThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, will hold a private meeting tomorrow with former US president Mr Bill Clinton, a Government spokesman…Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
FF would support President's re-electionThe Minister for Communications, Mr Dermot Ahern, has indicated that Fianna Fáil will give "unadulterated support" to the re-…Mon Aug 23 2004 - 01:00
Group set up to reform Fianna Fail yet to meetA Fianna Fáil group set up to modernise the party organisation after its poor performance in the European and local elections…Mon Aug 23 2004 - 01:00
Labour unlikely to contest presidential electionLabour seems almost certain not to contest a presidential election against Mrs Mary McAleese, with TDs hardening their opposition…Sat Aug 21 2004 - 01:00
TDs say Smith's demotion now seems more likelySenior Fianna Fáil TDs believe the Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, has challenged the authority of the Taoiseach by allowing …Fri Aug 20 2004 - 01:00
Opposition against Minister's school bond savings ideaThe Opposition last night poured scorn on suggestions by the Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, that members of the Government…Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Smith to resist any attempt at Cabinet removalThe Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, believes the Taoiseach made a serious mistake in signalling next month's Cabinet reshuffle…Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Government could put provisos on State airline saleThe Government is examining means of retaining the Aer Lingus brand and its slots at Heathrow Airport in London if it decides…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
McCreevy set to raid Finance for staffThe outgoing Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, may ask the Government press secretary, Ms Mandy Johnston, to join his team in…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Funds debate hinders Hunt Museum inquiryThe Minister for Arts, Mr O'Donoghue, refused a request to fund the investigation into claims by the Simon Wiesenthal Centre …Tue Aug 17 2004 - 01:00
Primate puts blame for rich-poor gap on greedThe Primate of All-Ireland, Archbishop Seán Brady, has called for greater efforts to reduce the gap between rich and poor and…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
Crowley says he has no interest in Walsh seatFianna Fáil MEP Mr Brian Crowley has said he has no interest in contesting the Dáil seat in Cork South-West which Mr Joe Walsh…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
Ahern rejected church leaders' criticismThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, rejected claims by the leaders of the Catholic and Protestant churches that they were not adequately…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
Scallan awaits President's declaration on electionThe former MEP Ms Dana Rosemary Scallan will not say whether she will contest a presidential election until President McAleese…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
IRFU dismisses claims over Lansdowne asbestos dangerThe Irish Rugby Football Union has dismissed a newspaper report that the presence of corrugated asbestos in the West Stand at…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
One fish a day quota imposed on salmon anglersThe Government has told fresh water anglers that they will be allowed to keep only one salmon per day in the peak fishing month…Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
Tourists complain to Minister about ban on smokingA number of foreign tourists have told the Minister for Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue, that they will not visit Ireland again because…Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
Durkan defends Oireachtas trip to AustraliaA Fine Gael TD has defended an Oireachtas visit to Australia, stating that the two-week trip was important for the promotion …Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Hospitals breaching rules on public bedsPublic hospital patients are being forced to wait longer for treatment because some consultants are treating too many private…Wed Aug 11 2004 - 01:00
Primary school tests were not approved by CabinetThe Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, had no prior Cabinet approval when he said that compulsory testing for all primary school…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Parents call on unions to be 'open-minded'The body representing the parents of primary school pupils has called on the teaching unions to adopt an "open-minded" stance…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
O'Donoghue kept in dark on allegationsInformation: Former minister for justice Mr John O'Donoghue told the Morris tribunal last year that it was only in April 1999…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
No early attempt to prosecute two Garda officersGarda discipline: The Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has indicated that there will not be any early attempt to prosecute…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Calls for action against corrupt gardaiOpposition reaction: Opposition parties have called for prosecutions against corrupt gardaí who are criticised in the report…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
O'Rourke's Aer Rianta break-up draft claims are rejectedThe Government has rejected claims by the leader of the Seanad, Mrs Mary O'Rourke, that a prominent firm of Dublin solicitors…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Inquiry into Hunt Museum's Nazi links still at an early stageThe commission examining claims that some of the Hunt Museum collection in Limerick may have been looted by the Nazis has made…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Measures to cut tribunal legal feesThe Government has signed off on new measures designed to bring about significant reductions in the fees it pays to tribunal …Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Brennan attacks O'Rourke over Aer Rianta break-upThe Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, has attacked his predecessor, Senator Mary O'Rourke, over her opposition to the break…Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
Withdrawn statements to be admissibleThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has published legislation which will enable the courts to accept as evidence witness statements…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Low level of interest shown in public jobs transfersThe Government has suffered a serious setback to its plans to move more than 10,000 civil and public servants out of Dublin by…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
FF suspend Allen from party for 12 monthsThe former junior minister Mr Lorcan Allen was last night removed from the Fianna Fáil national executive and suspended from …Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Cowen concern on intimidationThe Minister for Foreign Affairs has expressed concern to the British government about the intimidation of the Catholic community…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Allen may be suspended from FF executiveThe Fianna Fáil national executive will tonight hear calls for the suspension from the executive of Mr Lorcan Allen, the former…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
British-Irish Council reports more tourism, health linksMembers of the British-Irish Council have arranged practical co-operation in a range of areas, including tourism and health, …Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Brennan backs idea of allowing airline MBOThe Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, will tell the Cabinet today that he favours the principle of allowing top managers at…Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
