Ahern rejects Shannon ban on USTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has flatly rejected ending the United States military's use of Shannon airport as one of the prices of…Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
Meeting hears no criticism of pact with FGLabour: The decision to run a joint campaign with Fine Gael in the election was not challenged at yesterday's Labour Party parliamentary…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Ahern to be hands-on in healthAhern interview: The Taoiseach has said that he wants a hands-on role in reforms to improve the health service over the next…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Ahern's finances obstacle to coalition, says FGDoubts raised yesterday by the Mahon tribunal about the Taoiseach's account of his personal finances should create "serious issues…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Department drafting stamp duty legislationTax changes: The Department of Finance has already begun work to draft legislation to implement Fianna Fáil's proposals to abolish…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Stability deemed key to coalition dealFianna Fáil news Fianna Fáil will seek cast-iron guarantees from the Progressive Democrats, Greens and Independents that any…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Ahern criticises media coverageTV interview Reporters covering the general election attacked Fianna Fáil to protect their jobs, salaries and expenses, Taoiseach…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Senior SF advisers meet today to look at post-election optionsSinn Féin leader: Sinn Féin will begin to consider its post-election coalition options at a meeting of senior party advisers…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
Polling card not essential for casting voteVoting: how, where and when: Voters may be required to produce a driving licence or other form of identity at polling stations…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
Cowen's figures wrong - AhernFF leader: Minister for Finance Brian Cowen gave the "wrong figure" for the cost of the plan to get developers to build private…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
FF met O'Reilly before election - CowenMedia: Senior Fianna Fáil figures met the head of Independent Newspapers, Sir Anthony O'Reilly, before the election campaign…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Kenny's free health insurance plan contradicted by BrutonHealth insurance: Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny's declaration that free health insurance for under-16s and free GP care for under…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Ahern will stay on as Taoiseach insists CowenFF leadership: Bertie Ahern will remain Taoiseach "for as long as he wishes" into the next Dáil term if Fianna Fáil retains …Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
FF is accused of 'outright lies'Economic policies: Fianna Fáil has told "outright lies" in its effort to cast doubt among voters about Fine Gael economic policies…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Ahern in final bid to re-establish support for FF/PDsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has launched an effort to re-establish a minority Fianna Fáil/Progressive Democrats government, supported…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
PDs will oppose 35-hour week for public servantsPD rally: Public servants will not get a 35-hour week if the Progressive Democrats are re-elected, the party leader and Tánaiste…Mon May 21 2007 - 01:00
Senior FF Ministers rule out Sinn Féin supportFianna Fáil options: Fianna Fáil will not accept Sinn Féin support for a Fianna Fáil minority government in any shape or form…Mon May 21 2007 - 01:00
Labour would scrap relocationLabour: The Government's efforts to completely move eight of its main departments and many State agencies out of Dublin will…Sat May 19 2007 - 01:00
Sinn Féin gathers momentum after shaky startDublin Central will be one of the most closely watched constituencies in the country on count day, because of the presence of…Sat May 19 2007 - 01:00
Ahern says he is best qualified for position of TaoiseachTaoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday voiced his firm belief he was the best-qualified person for the post and he claimed the Opposition…Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Parties clash over credibility of extra spendingSpending row: A major spending row over the credibility of proposed spending plans broke out yesterday between Fianna Fáil, …Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach to address WestminsterTaoiseach Bertie Ahern will address a joint session of the House of Commons and the House of Lords at Westminster tomorrow.Mon May 14 2007 - 01:00
Garda may investigate Ahern papers leakThe Garda Síochána may begin an investigation into leaks of confidential papers concerning Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's finances …Mon May 14 2007 - 01:00
Greens reject Rabbitte poll pactGreen Party: The Green Party has been encouraged to declare pre-election support for Fine Gael and Labour by Labour Party leader…Mon May 14 2007 - 01:00
Party 'happy' it was not invitedSinn Féin's non-participation: Sinn Féin was not invited to attend the Battle of the Boyne battlefield visit yesterday, but …Sat May 12 2007 - 01:00
Blair 'never lost interest'Prime minister Tony Blair "never lost interest" in trying to end the Northern Ireland conflict, despite numerous setbacks, Taoiseach…Fri May 11 2007 - 01:00
Kenny does not comprehend industrial relations rules, says TaoiseachInterview with Bertie Ahern: Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny's offer to appoint an intermediary to solve the nurses' dispute showed…Fri May 11 2007 - 01:00
€2.5bn plan for State to jointly buy properties with homebuyers'Begin to buy' plan: The State would jointly buy homes with tens of thousands of young homebuyers under the Labour Party general…Fri May 04 2007 - 01:00
Cowen has yet to close stamp duty loophole on developersLegislation passed to close a stamp duty loophole used by major property developers has not been implemented by Minister for …Fri May 04 2007 - 01:00
Call for policing on county basisLabour briefing: Senior Garda officers have been slow to admit to major problems within the force, and even slower to do anything…Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach seeks solace in his Dublin heartlandAhern campaign: If in doubt, stick to your ownThu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Ahern will not deal with finances issue during campaignTaoiseach's house: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has ruled out making any explanation during the election campaign about the involvement…Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
President may intervene on ActPresident Mary McAleese is considering calling a meeting of the Council of State to seek advice about whether she should refer…Thu May 03 2007 - 01:00
Kenny says voter anger about public services is 'palpable'FG leader: The public's anger with the Government about public services is "palpable" on the streets, according to Fine Gael…Wed May 02 2007 - 01:00
Ahern 'frustration' at speed of State projectsThe Government's ability to deliver new projects speedily has been "the weak link" over the last five years, said Bertie Ahern…Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
Proposal to lift burden on poorGreen Party tax document: Taxes on labour should be cut, carbon taxes should be introduced, and the tax system should be revised…Tue May 01 2007 - 01:00
Confidence levels rising after some rough timesSinn Féin: Sinn Féin's fortunes have risen and dipped frequently over the life of the outgoing Dáil, partly because of its own…Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
FG-Labour coalition would put prosperityat risk, says McDowellPD manifesto launch: The State's prosperity is not guaranteed and would be put at risk if a government led by Fine Gael and …Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Kenny still has a mountain to climb for FG to win powerFine Gael: Within days of the off in 2002, the Fine Gael election campaign had the smell of death about it, one that only became…Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Tax cuts and health 'guarantees'are key PD promisesPD manifesto: Major tax cuts, extra public spending and significant reforms in public services form the centrepiece of the Progressive…Mon Apr 30 2007 - 01:00
Bali trip in doubt over election timingThe Ceann Comhairle, Rory O'Hanlon, is to scrap plans to attend a major conference in Bali next week if Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Fri Apr 27 2007 - 01:00
Commission to review figures for Dáil districtsAn independent commission to review the State's 43 constituencies, including two that now break constitutional rules, will not…Fri Apr 27 2007 - 01:00
Sinn Féin will not back minority governmentSinn Féin will not be prepared to offer support to a minority government after the next general election but will instead seek…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
FF rules out random carbon cutsFianna Fáil will not agree to an arbitrary target to cut Ireland's carbon dioxide emissions, Minister for the Environment Dick…Thu Apr 26 2007 - 01:00
FF bowed to builders' low standards, says LabourFianna Fáil has bowed to builders' pressure to keep building standards low rather than preparing to cope with climate change …Fri Apr 13 2007 - 01:00
Labour launches plans to cut Ireland's energy needsMajor improvements in building standards, including a ban on the use of hollow blocks in houses in Dublin, are to be proposed…Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00
Bill triples donations politicians need not declareLegislation requiring politicians to seek advance approval for substantial gifts from friends will also triple the amount of …Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00
Taxpayers may be overpaying by €500mAn independent inquiry must be held into the Revenue Commissioners' tax-collection record, an Oireachtas commitee has said, following…Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00
Timing of Ethics Bill criticisedThe Government's publication of ministerial ethics legislation just weeks before the Dáil is dissolved has been greeted with …Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00
Garda to get firing ranges 'within months'New firing ranges for the Garda Síochána, the lack of which was criticised as "a serious deficit" by the Garda Inspectorate, …Wed Apr 11 2007 - 01:00
