EU countries anxiously await today's outcome of referendumTHE RESULT of the Lisbon Treaty referendum will be declared this afternoon amid considerable concern in other European Union …Fri Jun 13 2008 - 01:00
Kenny describes treaty vote as 'a moment of truth'FINE GAEL LEADERS: FINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny and four of his predecessors expressed confidence yesterday that the treaty referendum…Wed Jun 11 2008 - 01:00
IFA president urges members to vote YesIRISH FARMERS' Association president Padraig Walshe has told members of the organisation that he believes they can strengthen…Wed Jun 11 2008 - 01:00
Kenny says vote a 'moment of truth'Past and present Fine Gael leaders gathered in Dublin this morning to urge the Irish people to vote Yes in Thursday's referendum…Tue Jun 10 2008 - 01:00
Gormley warns of poorer deal for Irish if No side winsGREEN PARTY: IRELAND COULD end up being faced with a poorer deal if it rejects the Lisbon Treaty in Thursday's referendum, Green…Tue Jun 10 2008 - 01:00
Government effort to entice arguing companiesIRELAND IS to make an effort to host the out-of-court settlement of major commercial disputes, which deal with billions worth…Mon Jun 09 2008 - 01:00
No vote will take Ireland 'down uncertain route'COWEN SPEECH: A REJECTION of the Lisbon Treaty would take Ireland "down a new and more uncertain route", the Taoiseach said…Mon Jun 09 2008 - 01:00
Gilmore says claims over loss of neutrality 'groundless, baseless'LABOUR REACTION: A CLAIM by campaigners against the Lisbon Treaty that Ireland's neutrality would be compromised by a Yes vote…Mon Jun 09 2008 - 01:00
Ahern's evidence has not damaged call for Yes vote - LenihanFORMER TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern's evidence to the Mahon Tribunal has not damaged the Government's call for a Yes vote, Minister…Mon Jun 09 2008 - 01:00
Gormley warns Irish reputation at stakeGreen Party leader John Gormley today said that a No vote in the Lisbon treaty referendum would jeopardise Ireland's reputation…Mon Jun 09 2008 - 01:00
Vote will decide State's future progress, says CowenIRELAND'S FUTURE progress will be decided by the result of the Lisbon Treaty referendum, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said following…Mon Jun 09 2008 - 01:00
Opponents spreading confusion, says CowenTAOISEACH: THE NO campaign is trying to spread confusion among voters about the Lisbon Treaty in a bid to reduce turnout in …Sat Jun 07 2008 - 01:00
Irish veto not affected, says tax instituteCORPORATION TAX: IRELAND'S VETO on corporation tax changes will not be affected by the Lisbon Treaty, the Irish Taxation Institute…Fri Jun 06 2008 - 01:00
Priest hits out at No campaign's hateful spinCAMPAIGN DEBATE: NO CAMPAIGNERS, such as Cóir, are spreading "introverted hateful propaganda" that is doing "immense damage …Fri Jun 06 2008 - 01:00
Ireland must help EU reform - AhernIreland will only grow and prosper in future if it helps the European Union to reform to meet new global challenges, Minister…Thu Jun 05 2008 - 01:00
WTO veto not under threat, says commissionREFERENDUM COMMISSION: IRELAND'S RIGHT to veto World Trade Organisation talks and maintain Constitutional safeguards on abortion…Thu Jun 05 2008 - 01:00
TV station for older people soughtA NEW national television station targeted at older viewers should be set up once Ireland’s new digital television system is …Wed Jun 04 2008 - 01:00
Ireland will keep vetoes, referendum body saysIreland will retain its right to veto World Trade Organisation talks and maintain its position on abortion if the Lisbon Treaty…Wed Jun 04 2008 - 01:00
Martin forecasts strong Yes turnoutPEOPLE IN favour of the European Union will have been motivated to come out and vote Yes in next month's referendum, Minister…Sat May 31 2008 - 01:00
Vote on text and not outside issues, churches urge votersPROTESTANT CHURCHES: THE EUROPEAN Union is "a remarkable experiment" in peaceful co-operation and the Lisbon Treaty "a considered…Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
SF accused on EU military roleFF PRESS CONFERENCE: SINN FÉIN'S accusations that the European Union is bidding to become a military power are an "outrageous…Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
FF and main Opposition parties unite to push for Yes voteFIANNA FÁIL and the main Opposition parties have united in a push for a Yes vote in next month's Lisbon Treaty referendum following…Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
Green Party Minister warns of EU 'chaos' if treaty lostA DEFEAT for the Lisbon Treaty in next month's referendum would cause "chaos" in the European Union and damage Ireland's own …Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Power suppliers 'should pay tax' on carbon leviesELECTRICITY companies in- cluding the ESB should face a €300 million windfall tax which could be used to cut the 13Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Cowen admits fall in revenue could hit investment in infrastructureTHE GOVERNMENT’S infrastructure spending under the National Development Plan (NDP) next year could be affected by falling revenues…Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Cowen's comments hinder FG's Yes effortPOLITICAL DISPUTE: TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen's behaviour towards Fine Gael is causing "unprecedented" difficulties for the party…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Cabinet approves anti-drinking lawsTHE CABINET yesterday cleared the way for new anti-drinking legislation that will give the Garda greater powers to seize alcohol…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
FG health spokesman in row over cancer-care informationFINE GAEL TD Dr James Reilly has been accused by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) of misrepresenting information…Tue May 27 2008 - 01:00
Cowen plays down tent decisionTHE FIANNA Fáil decision not to have a party fundraising tent at the annual Galway Races was the consequence of a “strategic …Sat May 24 2008 - 01:00
EU says State will retain trade deal vetoIRELAND WILL still be able to veto future World Trade Organisation agreements, the European Commission has said, as it presented…Sat May 24 2008 - 01:00
IFA demands guarantee Government will veto any 'damaging' WTO dealOTHER PARTIES AND ORGANISATIONS: THE LATEST World Trade Organisation agriculture proposals on offer are “even more worrying …Fri May 23 2008 - 01:00
Cowen abandons Fianna Fáil tent at Galway RacesTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen has decided to abandon the party's controversial Galway Races fundraiser, an annual gathering of some of…Fri May 23 2008 - 01:00
TDs to face Cowen's wrath if they miss votesFIANNA FÁIL TDs have been given a stiff warning that they will face censure from Taoiseach Brian Cowen if they miss Dáil votes…Fri May 23 2008 - 01:00
Taoiseach says Lisbon Treaty is best deal possibleNATIONAL FORUM ON EUROPE: THE LISBON Treaty is the best the Government could have negotiated and Ireland cannot get a better…Fri May 23 2008 - 01:00
President unable to call Council of State meeting on treatyMcGRATH LETTER: PRESIDENT MARY McAleese has no power to call a meeting of the Council of State to discuss the Lisbon Treaty, …Thu May 22 2008 - 01:00
Language followed rowdy session in chamberTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen's use of an expletive in a private exchange with Tánaiste Mary Coughlan in the Dáil yesterday followed …Thu May 22 2008 - 01:00
Coughlan repeats mistake on commissioner numbersFF PRESS CONFERENCE: TÁNAISTE MARY Coughlan was embarrassed yesterday after she wrongly claimed for the second time in four …Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
Martin defends plan for EU embassiesEU EMBASSIES: THE PLAN to open up a network of EU embassies would not diminish Ireland's international standing, Minister for…Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
'Irish Times' 150th anniversary stamp approvedTHE STATE is to issue a stamp next year to celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Irish Times following a decision of the Cabinet…Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
Short deadline to register criticisedPOSTAL VOTE: THE GOVERNMENT has rejected Fine Gael charges that people intending to cast postal ballots in next month's Lisbon…Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
Referendum offers SF oxygen of publicity but it is struggling even for leadership of No campaignANALYSIS: SINN FÉIN has invested much in the Lisbon Treaty referendum campaign: 500,000 leaflets, hours upon hours of effort…Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
SF says treaty can be renegotiated after a No voteCAMPAIGN LAUNCH: THE GOVERNMENT can renegotiate the Lisbon Treaty if the people vote No in next month's referendum, Sinn Féin…Tue May 20 2008 - 01:00
River passengers put at riskA LEADING hire-cruiser company operating on the River Shannon has been criticised over a 2006 incident, when five people had …Mon May 19 2008 - 01:00
Co-located private clinics to cost State €1.3bn, claims Labour leaderSTATE HOSPITALS will lose €80 million in private health insurance payments once the first six private hospitals to be built on…Sat May 17 2008 - 01:00
Double act on arts a 'comedy of errors'MINISTER FOR Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen will be “assisted” by Minister of State Martin Mansergh in handling the arts…Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
CPSU leader says voting No would only hurt unionsTRADE UNION VIEW: TRADE UNIONS would only “punish” themselves if they failed to back the Lisbon Treaty, the leader of a public…Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
FG says consent age should stay at 17FINE GAEL has said the age of consent should remain at 17 years, while those who have sex with under-15s should not be able to…Thu May 15 2008 - 01:00
Cowen accuses Lisbon opponents of confusing votersCAMPAIGN LAUNCH - Fianna Fáil: OPPONENTS OF the Lisbon Treaty are trying to confuse voters and pull Ireland back from close …Tue May 13 2008 - 01:00
Broadcasting authority to get extra powersTHE NEW broadcasting authority will be given extra powers to curb the concentration of media ownership under legislation to be…Tue May 13 2008 - 01:00
Cowen to make significant changes to Ministers of StateTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen is expected to make significant changes amongst Ministers of State today, along with wide-ranging changes…Tue May 13 2008 - 01:00
