Labour urges No vote in pollThe Labour Party has called for a No vote against the "unnecessary, irrelevant and dangerous" abortion referendum, which is due…Fri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
All political parties set to call on Liam Lawlor to resign Dail seatThe Dáil is expected to unite today around a call on disgraced Dublin West TD Mr Liam Lawlor to resign his seat for failing to…Thu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
Main parties divided over when jailed TD should resign Dail seatThe Government and the Opposition remain divided over whether the resignation from the Dáil of the jailed Dublin West TD, Mr …Wed Feb 06 2002 - 00:00
Fine Gael Bill would give victims of crime more rights in courtVictims of crime would be given statutory rights in court, including the right to be told about the early release of an offender…Tue Feb 05 2002 - 00:00
Contracts for green energy projectsIreland's budding green energy industry has received its biggest boost, following the awarding of dozens of vital 15-year electricity…Tue Feb 05 2002 - 00:00
Referendum body 'got too little time'The Referendum Commission has complained strongly to the Government that it was given too little time to explain the issues behind…Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Criticisms neither 'educated' nor 'tolerant' - AhernThe criticisms of illegal immigrants made by Fianna Fáil Cork North Central TD, Mr Noel O'Flynn, and others in recent days were…Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Awards body to be set up by summer - WoodsThe body which will award compensation to people who were sexually and physically abused in religious institutions will be set…Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Opposition criticises pact with ordersThe Government's agreement with the religious institutions has been sharply criticised by the Opposition, who said the orders…Thu Jan 31 2002 - 00:00
Forensic evidence against Colombia 3 queriedDoubt has been cast on forensic evidence gathered by the Colombian authorities against three Irishmen, who are in jail there …Wed Jan 30 2002 - 00:00
FG predicts Labour will rethink its position on an electoral pactThe Labour Party will review its opposition to a pre-election alliance with Fine Gael closer to polling day, sources close to…Wed Jan 30 2002 - 00:00
Quinn announces demands for LabourThe current strong standing of Independents in the latest Irish Times/MRBI poll will eventually benefit the Labour Party, its…Tue Jan 29 2002 - 00:00
Noonan says RTE drama on hepatitis unfair to himTensions between Fine Gael and RTÉ over its hepatitis C No Tears drama have escalated significantly, following a warning from…Mon Jan 28 2002 - 00:00
Fine Gael divisions over State pension reserve fundDivisions have emerged between the leader of Fine Gael, Mr Michael Noonan, and the party's deputy leader, Mr Jim Mitchell, over…Mon Jan 28 2002 - 00:00
Poll result a blow to Fine Gael election confidenceThe Labour Party's decision to keep open its coalition options has been vindicated by Fine Gael's poor opinion poll showing, …Sat Jan 26 2002 - 00:00
Ahern still backs O'Loan inquiry callThe Government last night stood by the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman's demand for an independent investigation of the Omagh…Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
Foreign Affairs disturbed by visit of top gardaiThe Department of Foreign Affairs has been seriously irked by the Garda Síochána's decision to send two senior Garda officers…Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
RTE plan for Sky digital link on holdRTÉ's plan to broadcast on the Sky digital network has been temporarily blocked by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI…Thu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
FG Dail party will have free vote on abortion referendumFine Gael will oppose the abortion referendum campaign, but conscientious objectors will be able to back it if they so wish, …Thu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
PDs reject demands that McDowell step down as Attorney GeneralThe Progressive Democrats last night sharply rejected the Opposition's demand that Mr Michael McDowell quit as Attorney General…Wed Jan 23 2002 - 00:00
McDowell's decision to seek seat another boost for PDsThe Progressive Democrats have received another major boost to morale with the decision of the Attorney General, Mr Michael McDowell…Tue Jan 22 2002 - 00:00
Ahern rejects FG offer of tax deal to Eircom investorsFine Gael's plan to offer tax write-offs to hundreds of thousands of Eircom shareholders has been rejected as unworkable by the…Tue Jan 22 2002 - 00:00
Ahern confirms there will be no supporting role for Sinn Fein in any FF-led governmentA Fianna Fáil-led government will not depend for its survival upon Sinn Féin's support following the general election, regardless…Mon Jan 21 2002 - 00:00
Boost for PDs as Parlon opts to stand in general electionThe Progressive Democrats' general election prospects have been significantly boosted following the decision of the former IFA…Mon Jan 21 2002 - 00:00
Prince Charles to visit the BurrenBritain's Prince Charles is due to spend St Valentine's Day in Ireland, indulging his love of fauna and wildlife in the Burren…Sat Jan 12 2002 - 00:00
Plan to move Colombia prisoners is refusedThe Colombian Ministry of Justice has temporarily refused a demand that three Irishmen should be moved to a remote prison 16 …Thu Jan 10 2002 - 00:00
Church ads delayed to avoid clash with poll on abortionA €1.27m advertising campaign encouraging Christians to return to their faith has been postponed until September, because of …Thu Jan 10 2002 - 00:00
FF will not accept Sinn Fein supportFianna Fáil will not accept the support of any Sinn Féin TDs in the Dáil vote for the post of Taoiseach after the general election…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
Trio may be moved before Andrews visitAn attempt has been made to transfer three Irishmen held in custody in Colombia to a remote prison, just days before the visit…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
PDs reject Ahern call for vote pactThe Progressive Democrats have politely rejected a call by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, for a formal vote transfer pact in the general…Mon Jan 07 2002 - 00:00
SF criticises FF refusal to consider coalitionThe refusal of the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, to consider the possibility of a coalition with Sinn Féin has been derided by Cllr Martin…Mon Jan 07 2002 - 00:00
McDowell undecided over electionThe Attorney General, Mr Michael McDowell, has yet to decide if he will run as a candidate in the general election for the Progressive…Mon Jan 07 2002 - 00:00
Robinson offers help to families of three held in ColombiaThe United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, Mrs Mary Robinson, has offered help to relatives of the three Irishmen held…Sat Jan 05 2002 - 00:00
TDs and senators get tax reminder as general election approachesTDs and senators have been put on notice that they must be able to declare they have paid all their taxes within one month of…Sat Jan 05 2002 - 00:00
Handling of economy criticisedThe Government's handling of the economy has been severely criticised by the Opposition following the publication of last year…Fri Jan 04 2002 - 00:00
Gallagher set to boost FF hopes in DonegalThe decision by the Connacht-Ulster MEP, Mr Pat "The Cope" Gallagher to stand in Donegal South West in the next general election…Fri Jan 04 2002 - 00:00
Call for Defence Forces officers' pay to rise by 45%Pay for middle-ranking officers in the Defence Forces must be increased by up to 45 per cent, the Government's Public Service…Thu Jan 03 2002 - 00:00
Containers at ports and airports to be screened with X-raysLarge X-ray machines to screen truck containers and other large consignments entering the country's ports and airports are expected…Thu Jan 03 2002 - 00:00
Labour proposes ban on human cloningThe Labour Party has published legislation to ban human cloning, following the successful cloning of a human embryo by scientists…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
Hospital waiting lists fell 11% - MartinHospital waiting lists have fallen by 11 per cent to 26,345 people in the last 12 months, and by up to a third in a number of…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
FF criticises Rabbitte on coalition stanceFianna Fβil has strongly criticised Labour TD Mr Pat Rabbitte following his declaration that he would not serve in any coalition…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
Norway gives Ireland strong support in Sellafield caseThe Government's campaign to curb Sellafield's operations has been supported strongly by the Norwegian government, which warned…Tue Dec 18 2001 - 00:00
Pro-life group to support referendum proposalThe Pro-Life Campaign has said it will "work enthusiastically" to encourage voters to support the Government's abortion referendum…Tue Dec 18 2001 - 00:00
Summit a fiasco for Ireland - OppositionThe EU's decision to take part in an Afghanistan peace enforcement mission will reinforce the fear of many of the Irish public…Mon Dec 17 2001 - 00:00
Andrews to visit 3 held in BogotaThe three Irishmen held in jail in Colombia since August are to be visited next month by former Minister for Foreign Affairs, …Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Minister to exclude schools, hospitals from new planning rules for antennasHospitals, schools and crΦches will not be included in an exemption from planning permission for mobile phone antennas on public…Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Unions cite licence fee rise as key to RTESerious and permanent damage will be done to RT╔ unless the Government agrees quickly to a significant licence fee increase, …Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Sikorsky offers £125m to 'secure' FLS jobsSikorsky Helicopters has told the Government it will offer £125 million (€159 million) of business to the troubled FLS Aerospace…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
No disciplinary action to be taken by Dail against GildeaNo disciplinary action will be taken by the Dβil against Independent TD, Mr Gildea over his allegations against former Fine Gael…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Warning against not reversing Nice voteIreland's position as a full member of the European Union will be questioned if the Nice Treaty referendum result is not reversed…Tue Dec 11 2001 - 00:00
