Minister says it is 'logical' for FF to operate in NorthIt is "quite logical" for Fianna Fáil to consider operating in the North because of the dramatically changed political landscape…Wed Oct 24 2007 - 01:00
Extending welfare warningProblems with the high fraud rate and overpayment of child benefit to non-national recipients should be eradicated before social…Fri Oct 19 2007 - 01:00
New laws to cover range of offences on misuse of passportsNew passport legislation will include offences and penalties for the fraudulent acquisition, misuse and abuse of passports, of…Fri Oct 19 2007 - 01:00
FG questions transfer of funds from different budgetThe Government refuses increased funding for the HSE to provide basic health services yet over-budget renewable energy schemes…Thu Oct 18 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach defends decentralisation schemeThe Government's decentralisation programme was "never a Dublin-only strategy", Taoiseach Bertie Ahern insisted as Opposition…Thu Oct 18 2007 - 01:00
FG criticises reform treaty 'opt-out'The Government did not have faith in its own negotiations on the EU constitution agreed during Ireland's presidency in 2004, …Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
Minister denies 'zero progress' on transfersMinister for Finance Brian Cowen has rejected allegations that there had been "zero progress" on the decentralisation of State…Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
Cowen says November tax take to be significantTax intake next month will determine overall revenues for this year, according to Minister for Finance Brian Cowen, who estimates…Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
Ryan denies diverting broadband funding to home heating grantsOpposition claims that funding for the expansion of broadband services had been diverted to a new "greener homes" scheme for …Fri Oct 12 2007 - 01:00
Ryan rejects threat to postal serviceMinister for Communications Eamon Ryan has rejected a Fine Gael claim that there will be a problem in "ensuring that people in…Fri Oct 12 2007 - 01:00
Major reform of charities legislation announcedA regulatory authority with strong enforcement powers and a register of charities are among major reforms announced in the first…Thu Oct 11 2007 - 01:00
Money from friends not wrong - TaoiseachThe receipt of money from personal friends is not in any way wrong, illegal, unjust or improper, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has told…Thu Oct 11 2007 - 01:00
State boards jobs system fair - AhernFianna Fáil has no agreement with the smaller parties in Government about the allocation of places on State boards, Taoiseach…Thu Oct 11 2007 - 01:00
O'Dea highlights Chad mission costIf the Government and Dáil agree to send troops to the EU military operation in Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR) it…Wed Oct 10 2007 - 01:00
Gormley to wait for Bray fire deaths reports before actingMinister for the Environment John Gormley is awaiting the outcome of three separate investigations into the tragedy in Bray, …Wed Oct 10 2007 - 01:00
Gilmore says another review of public sector unnecessaryA decision to pay the OECD almost €500,000 for a major review of the public service was criticised as unnecessary because of …Wed Oct 10 2007 - 01:00
Shatter calls for anti-war speaker to be refused entry visaFine Gael has demanded that a visa be refused to an employee of a Lebanese TV station to address an Irish Anti-War Movement conference…Fri Oct 05 2007 - 01:00
Call for back-up aircraft to aid troops in ChadA call has been made for the Defence Forces to acquire an aircraft for the protection of Irish soldiers in the event of emergencies…Fri Oct 05 2007 - 01:00
Last year 'bloodiest and most violent' in State's historyLast year was the bloodiest and most violent in the history of the State, it was claimed in the Dáil during a special debate …Thu Oct 04 2007 - 01:00
Lenihan vows no let-up on gangsThe fight against the activities of gangs "is going to be long and has to be relentless", Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan …Thu Oct 04 2007 - 01:00
Ahern rejects committee changesTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has effectively ruled out allocating extra Dáil committee chairmanships and vice-chairmanships to the …Wed Oct 03 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach dismisses reports of resignation agreementTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has rejected reports that there was a written agreement with the Green Party that he would resign if the…Wed Oct 03 2007 - 01:00
FG may delay Dáil business over distribution of committee postsFine Gael may refuse to co-operate with the Government on Dáil business if the party is refused proportional representation for…Sat Sept 29 2007 - 01:00
Tight battle predicted as Greens vote for party chairFive candidates are to run for the chairmanship of the Green Party in what could turn out to be a close election.Sat Sept 29 2007 - 01:00
Ireland and six EU states devising plan to cut cocaine useIreland is one of seven EU countries collecting intelligence on trafficking to devise measures to counteract the cocaine epidemic…Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
Cowen outlines plans to combat crimeThe Government is determined to rid society of the problem of gun crime and has undertaken an unprecedented programme of resourcing…Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
Radiotherapy services promised by 2010Radiotherapy services will be in place by 2010 in the public health system, Minister for Health Mary Harney said in the Dáil …Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
Irish may be only voters on EU treatyTaoiseach's questions: Ireland will be the only country to hold a referendum on the new EU reform treaty if the Intergovernmental…Thu Sept 27 2007 - 01:00
Four FF Senators go for Senate chairFour Senators have confirmed their intention to stand as candidates for cathaoirleach of the Seanad in next week's election.Sat Sept 08 2007 - 01:00
Boy's death a 'tsunami' for community, says priestThe death of 16-year-old Tony Parker, who collapsed at school, was a "tsunami" for the community, mourners at his funeral were…Sat Sept 08 2007 - 01:00
Cases against ten Tara protesters adjournedCases against 10 demonstrators involved in the Save Tara protest have been adjourned to Navan District Court next month pending…Thu Sept 06 2007 - 01:00
Hanafin defends policy on schoolsMore than two-thirds of new schools established since 2005 are multidenominational or Irish language schools, according to the…Thu Sept 06 2007 - 01:00
Gormley to make decision on stag huntMinister for the Environment John Gormley is still considering an application for a licence from the Ward Union Hunt in Co Meath…Wed Sept 05 2007 - 01:00
New Seanad to meet next weekThe new Seanad meets for the first time next week for the appointment of a cathaoirleach and leas-cathaoirleach.Wed Sept 05 2007 - 01:00
All urged to read new rules of the roadExperienced Irish motorists need to read the new rules of the road as much as beginners or immigrants, according to the Road …Wed Sept 05 2007 - 01:00
Kildare, Wicklow crashes claim two livesTwo people were killed on the roads in Kildare and Wicklow at the weekend.Mon Aug 13 2007 - 01:00
Landlords who dodge €70 fee risk big penaltiesLandlords who claim their tenants are lodgers in order to avoid paying a legally required €70 registration fee, could face serious…Mon Aug 13 2007 - 01:00
Quakers' summit starts in DublinIrish membership of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers, makes up only a tiny proportion of the worldwide…Mon Aug 13 2007 - 01:00
Irish soldiers may be sent to DarfurIrish soldiers are likely to serve with troops being sent to the Darfur region in western Sudan if a request is received from…Fri Aug 03 2007 - 01:00
Woman wins right to represent spouseIn a landmark case, a woman has been granted the right to represent her husband as a lay litigant in his legal proceedings against…Fri Aug 03 2007 - 01:00
Washout summer beats winter with 49 days' rain in a rowMet Éireann statistics have confirmed what everyone knows - that there were 49 consecutive days of rainfall from June 11th to…Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
Giant sculpture to be located in LiffeyA sculpture two-thirds the height of Liberty Hall by internationally renowned artist Antony Gormley has been commissioned by …Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
Waterford beach closed after sewage leakA beach in Co Waterford was closed yesterday for several hours following a sewage leakWed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Well, it's a marvellous day for a sun danceAny port in a storm. As weather watchers debate the number of consecutive days it has rained - estimates are by now well over…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
Migrants ignored in action plan, says networkThe needs of migrant workers and asylum seekers have been ignored in the Government's National Action Plan for Social Inclusion…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
€6m in grants to fund walking and cycling routesMinister for Tourism Séamus Brennan has announced grants worth €6Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
Organisation set up for Indians in IrelandAn organisation for the Indian diaspora in Ireland has been launched at Dublin CastleMon Jul 30 2007 - 01:00
Mullen defeats Ryan for final NUI Seanad seatIn a sensational upset, first-time candidate Rónán Mullen took the third seat in the NUI Seanad election, defeating outgoing …Fri Jul 27 2007 - 01:00
Five candidates in contention for two seatsNUI Seanad panel: A recount was called in the NUI Seanad election last night by Independent candidate Dr Valerie Bresnihan when…Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
Cliffhanger as transfers set to to decide NUI Seanad electionNUI panel: The NUI Seanad election last night turned into a cliffhanger with barrister, columnist and lecturer Rónán Mullen …Wed Jul 25 2007 - 01:00
