After three runs at Dáil 'I don't think it's right or fair to hog it'It was no trauma for Martin Mansergh to lose his Dáil seat, and he appreciates his freedomThu Sept 01 2011 - 01:00
Resilient political hopeful harbours thoughts of another runLIFE AFTER LEINSTER HOUSE: Margaret Conlon did not dwell on the loss of her seat but failure to back her Seanad bid rankledWed Aug 31 2011 - 01:00
'I was very fortunate to have a job when other TDs hadn't'A desire to return to politics burns strongly in former Independent TD Joe BehanThu Aug 25 2011 - 01:00
Walking through glades a lighter shade of GreenMARY WHITE: Trails involving nature not election campaigns now occupy the first woman Green TDTue Aug 23 2011 - 01:00
Deenihan plans cultural feast for St Patrick's DayMINISTER FOR Arts Jimmy Deenihan is to propose the establishment of an international culture day for St Patrick’s Day where entry…Thu Aug 18 2011 - 01:00
Cartoon heroes for Culture NightBatman will be visible on the GPO and the Incredible Hulk will be charging down O'Connell Street in the capital next month - …Wed Aug 17 2011 - 01:00
425 Omani students to attend Irish collegesMORE THAN 400 Omani students will undertake third-level degrees at Irish colleges each year for the next five years, according…Sat Aug 13 2011 - 01:00
Agency cites internet misuse for marital riftsSPENDING TOO much time on the internet and mobile phones is an increasing problem in marriage and relationships and is creating…Fri Aug 12 2011 - 01:00
Sinn Féin urges presidential voting rights for NorthSINN FÉIN has called for voting rights in the presidential election to be extended to Irish citizens in Northern Ireland.Thu Aug 11 2011 - 01:00
Web use 'destroying relationships'Record numbers of couples are seeking counselling from Accord the Catholic Marriage Service, which reported an 8 per cent increase…Thu Aug 11 2011 - 01:00
Contest opens for child abuse memorialA COMPETITION for the design and commissioning of a €500,000 memorial to the victims of institutional abuse has begun and will…Mon Aug 08 2011 - 01:00
Rising fuel prices help push cost of motoring up 5.8%MOTORING COSTS in Ireland rose by 5Mon Aug 08 2011 - 01:00
Book of Kells to get €2.7m grant boostIRELAND’s MOST famous manuscript and one of the State’s top-five visitor attractions will receive €2Fri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
Ex-London editor of 'Irish Times' diesTHE DEATH has taken place of former Irish Times journalist Ella ShanahanFri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
Air travel levy to stay in place until springAIRLINE passengers will continue to pay the €3 air travel tax until at least next spring.Fri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
VAT reduction 'not being policed'The Government is not "policing" the implementation of the 4Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Rabbitte pulls plug on ESB break-upTHE GOVERNMENT has accepted a recommendation by Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte against the break-up of the ESB.Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Search engine seeks Ireland's No 1 silver surferCOMPUTER GIANT Google and charity Age Action are looking for computer whizz kids “of a certain age” to enter their annual “Silver…Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Tourism projects get €6m fundingFour tourism projects across the State are to receive almost €6 million in funding announced today by Minister for Tourism Leo…Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
'Silver Surfer' candidates soughtThe search for Ireland's top computer user "of a certain age" has begun with the launch of the Google "Silver Surfer" award with…Wed Jul 27 2011 - 01:00
Former judge's lawyers return €977,000 for inquiry costsLAWYERS FOR former judge Brian Curtin have returned a cheque for almost €1 million which was issued by the Oireachtas to meet…Wed Jul 27 2011 - 01:00
Bailout deal 'to save Ireland €900m'Minister for Finance Michael Noonan said today the recent changes to the interest terms on the Irish bailout deal could result…Tue Jul 26 2011 - 01:00
Noonan rules out early moves on creditorsANY PRE-EMPTIVE action by Ireland on burdensharing with senior creditors in advance of an EU agreement could have “significant…Fri Jul 22 2011 - 01:00
Minister warns against 'militaristic' commemoration of 1916 centenaryCENTENARY commemorations of the 1916 Rising will highlight Ireland’s culture, language and poetry rather than the military ceremonies…Fri Jul 22 2011 - 01:00
Martin 'disbelief' at lack of talks with EU leadersTAOISEACH Enda Kenny and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin clashed repeatedly in the Dáil in a row about the Government’s approach…Thu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Minister says child protection comes firstTHE PROTECTION of children should never again come second to the protection of any institution or organisation, Minister for …Thu Jul 21 2011 - 01:00
Bruton rejects claims about jobs agencyMINISTER FOR Jobs and Enterprise Richard Bruton has rejected claims that Enterprise Ireland could be “covering up its mistakes…Wed Jul 20 2011 - 01:00
Kenny fails to answer on Burton dole remarksTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny failed to answer Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams when asked if he agreed remarks by Minister for Social Protection…Wed Jul 20 2011 - 01:00
Pharmacies to give flu jab if deal agreedTHE GOVERNMENT expects to save money on the winter flu vaccination programme by transferring the administration of the jab from…Mon Jul 18 2011 - 01:00
TDs and Senators take part in charity 15km hill walkEIGHT TDs and Senators were among a group of about 30 people including Oireachtas staff who braved the elements to hike the Comeragh…Mon Jul 18 2011 - 01:00
Tánaiste expects rapid reply from RomeTHE VATICAN: TÁNAISTE EAMON Gilmore does not expect the Vatican to take very long to reply to the Government’s demand for a …Mon Jul 18 2011 - 01:00
Smoking costing economy €365m a year, says MinisterSMOKING COSTS the Irish economy at least €l million a day in lost productivity, according to Minister of State for Health Róisín…Sat Jul 16 2011 - 01:00
Retirees to give three months' noticePUBLIC SERVANTS who wish to retire to avail of pension entitlements before they are cut and taxed in February next year, will…Fri Jul 15 2011 - 01:00
Redress board deadline on September 16thSEPTEMBER 16th is the last day on which applications can be made to the Residential Institutions Redress Board, which offers …Fri Jul 15 2011 - 01:00
Concern over abuse victims' time limitVICTIMS OF abuse cannot be expected to fit “our neat box of recovery”, Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan said as she expressed…Fri Jul 15 2011 - 01:00
Bill would impose jail for female genital mutilationLEGISLATION TO prevent female genital mutilation “is the first step to ensuring this practice does not take hold in Ireland”, …Thu Jul 14 2011 - 01:00
State could breach law on special needs, says McGrathINDEPENDENT TD Finian McGrath has warned the Government it could face legal charges for breaches of legislation about the provision…Thu Jul 14 2011 - 01:00
Independents criticise special needs provisionsA COUNTY Kildare school whose number of special needs assistants were cut, asked a parent not to send their child to school because…Wed Jul 13 2011 - 01:00
MEP coasts to comfortable successGAY MITCHELL secured a comfortable victory in a run-off with Mairéad McGuinness in the vote to be Fine Gael’s presidential candidate…Mon Jul 11 2011 - 01:00
Cox, McGuinness to support Mitchell campaignTHE DEBATE: DEFEATED FINE Gael presidential hopefuls Pat Cox and Mairéad McGuinness have pledged to support and help Gay Mitchell…Mon Jul 11 2011 - 01:00
October date likely for presidential poll, delegates toldELECTION DAY: THE PRESIDENTIAL election is likely to take place on Friday, October 21st, Fine Gael director of elections and…Mon Jul 11 2011 - 01:00
Unions say plan will not work if teachers cutREACTION: THE NATIONAL Literacy and Numeracy Strategy will cost €6 million next year, rising to €19 million by 2017 but funding…Sat Jul 09 2011 - 01:00
Junior Cert cut to eight subjects to assist literacy and numeracyJUNIOR CERTIFICATE students will study eight rather than 10 subjects starting with next year’s first-year student intake as part…Sat Jul 09 2011 - 01:00
Minister says schools can seek voluntary contributionsSCHOOLS CAN seek contributions from parents so long as it is made “absolutely clear” that the contributions are voluntary, Minister…Fri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
Zero tolerance on unqualified or retired teachers urgedINTO MEMBERS have a responsibility to ensure that only qualified teachers are employed at their schools, the Dáil has heard.Fri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
€500 rise in third-level 'fee' cannot be revoked, says QuinnMINISTER FOR Education Ruairí Quinn cannot reverse the €500 increase in the student contribution fee at third level because Ireland…Fri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
Varadkar to delay end of air travel taxMINISTER FOR Transport Leo Varadkar will not sign an order to abolish the €3 air travel tax until airlines decide their winter…Thu Jul 07 2011 - 01:00
Kenny to find out why Fás has again failed to produce accounts on timeTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny is to establish why State training agency Fás has failed to produce its annual accounts on time for the …Thu Jul 07 2011 - 01:00
Motion of censure against Shatter described as 'bogus'A FIANNA Fáil motion of censure against Minister for Justice Alan Shatter was described by the Taoiseach as “bogus”.Thu Jul 07 2011 - 01:00
Noonan says 'excessive' profits on Irish bailout could be as high as €9bnPROFITS on the bailout loans to Ireland could be worth up to €9 billion over their lifetime, Minister for Finance Michael Noonan…Wed Jul 06 2011 - 01:00
