Curtin resigns as judge and secures pensionFormer judge Brian Curtin, who faced the threat of impeachment by the Oireachtas, is set to qualify for a € 19,000 a year pension…Tue Nov 14 2006 - 00:00
McDowell plays down threat to top SF figuresMinister for Justice Michael McDowell has played down fears that senior Sinn Féin figures are facing assassination, even though…Tue Nov 14 2006 - 00:00
Extra powers for South is raisedThe Irish Government will get extra powers over Northern Ireland's internal affairs from early December if a deal on the Northern…Sat Nov 11 2006 - 00:00
Charities group to make case for VAT exemptionThe Government's argument that charities must pay VAT under European Union rules does not stand up to scrutiny, a number of charities…Wed Nov 08 2006 - 00:00
Qualified welcome for St Andrews proposals from SFSinn Féin has issued a qualified acceptance of the St Andrews proposals published last month by the Irish and British governments…Tue Nov 07 2006 - 00:00
Economic success was not inevitable, says CowenState of economy: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is "astute and brilliant", "noble" and the "consummate politician" of his generation…Mon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
Labour Youth steps up campaign against FG coalitionLabour Youth has stiffened its opposition to a coalition with Fine Gael after the next general election, urging its members not…Mon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
SF seeks timetable on policing powersAn agreement on the timetable for transferring powers over policing from Westminster to the Northern Ireland Assembly must be…Fri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
Private firms may control rivers, lakesThe Government is considering plans to pass on control of rivers and lakes in the State to private companies and community interests…Fri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
Dáil body warned on danger to salmon stocksOireachtas hearing: Ireland's salmon population will fall to "catastrophic" levels if drift-net fishing is not banned immediately…Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
Cabinet decides to ban salmon drift-net fishingA complete ban on drift-netting for salmon, as well as angling curbs on more than 30 rivers, will be put in place within weeks…Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
Sinn Féin to propose tax on second homesPeople who own more than one house should be taxed in an effort to reduce prices for new buyers, but stamp duties should not …Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Irish e-voting machines get Dutch approvalElectronic voting machines bought by the Government are not in danger of being bugged, a major Dutch inquiry that has led to …Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Cabinet pressed to ban salmon drift-net fishingThe Cabinet will today be urged to back plans supported by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel…Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil Ardfheis to focus on 'looking forward'Voters will be faced with "a fundamental choice" about Ireland's future in next year's general election, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Cross-Border approach 'more competitive'The Republic and Northern Ireland must co-operate significantly more if both are to deal with international economic challenges…Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
Managers have no confidence in PPARS, says reportThe Health Services Executive's (HSE) troubled computer PPARS payroll system has not been properly managed since the HSE decided…Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00
Martin says worker ban on new EU states is justifiedPeople from Bulgaria and Romania will not be allowed to work freely in the Republic for seven years after their two countries…Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Martin defends decision on accessThe Government's decision to restrict access to Bulgarian and Romanian workers after their countries join the EU next year is…Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Drivers must be 'persuaded' to change - AhernYoung drivers must be persuaded that high-speed, dangerous driving is irresponsible and dangerous both to themselves and to others…Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
US official documents say up to six Islamist terror groups in StateUp to six Islamist terrorist groups had units in the Republic three years ago to deliver financial and logistic support to other…Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
Sinn Féin to debate policing at grassroots meetingsSinn Féin is to debate the party's future attitude to the Police Service of Northern Ireland over the next three weeks in grassroots…Fri Oct 20 2006 - 01:00
No legal bar to pre-nuptial agreements - McDowellThe courts face no legal bar from considering pre-nuptial agreements, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Tánaiste…Thu Oct 19 2006 - 01:00
Ethics body believes stricter laws requiredA majority of the members of the State's ethics watchdog, the Standards in Public Office Commission, believes that existing ethics…Thu Oct 19 2006 - 01:00
Taoiseach plays down significance of Paisley's refusal to meet AdamsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has downplayed the significance of the Rev Ian Paisley's refusal yesterday to meet Sinn Féin president…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Sellafield decision offers 'little comfort'The decision of a British court to levy an €850,000 fine on the Sellafield nuclear plant offers "little comfort" that the British…Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
FF warned deputies may not run in electionSeveral Fianna Fáil TDs are seriously considering not running in next year's general election because of frustrations with life…Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Taoiseach confident DUP and SF will say yes to deal'I have never given up on the view that Ian Paisley was prepared to bring his party into an inclusive executive'Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Mandatory disqualification of convicted motorists proposedMotorists convicted of dangerous driving should face a mandatory disqualification, while curbs should be created to stop convicted…Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Gay carer payment not a precedent - BrennanThe decision to pay nearly €10,000 to a man refused a social welfare payment to care for his sick gay partner will not create…Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00
'We've survived it,' McDowell tells Ahern at press conferenceTánaiste Michael McDowell told Taoiseach Bertie Ahern that "We've survived it" following the end of yesterday's press conference…Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
PDs in scathing attack on Fine Gael's ethicsThe Progressive Democrats have launched a scathing attack on the ethics record in office of Fine Gael and LabourTue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
SF may call early ardfheis on policingSinn Féin has not ruled out holding a special ardfheis to end its refusal to join the Northern Ireland Policing Board before …Tue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
Two prices given for Taoiseach's houseMr Ahern has now given two different prices for the house he bought off Griffith Avenue in Dublin in 1997 shortly after he became…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Opposition left baffled byactions of PDsOther reaction: The Progressive Democrats' handling of events in Leinster House yesterday has caused astonishment among the …Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Bill for closing tribunals on 'fast track'New legislation governing tribunals of inquiry to be put before the Dáil next week will give the Government power to close the…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Coalition survival in doubt as McDowell stays silentThe survival of the Fianna Fáil/Progressive Democrats coalition remains in doubt following Tánaiste Michael McDowell's refusal…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
PDs 'consider' disclosure on house purchaseThe Progressive Democrats last night said that they were "considering" the disclosure that Taoiseach Bertie Ahern bought his …Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
FG and Labour back reportFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has welcomed the Independent Monitoring Commission's confirmation that the IRA "is continuing to …Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
Letter saying Ahern had bank account in tax haven was forgedForged letter: A letter claiming that Bertie Ahern held a bank account in a tax haven was forged, a leading offshore bank confirmed…Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00
FG and Labour consult on what questions toask TaoiseachFine Gael and Labour are to mount a joint challenge to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today in search of extra information about the …Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Sweetness and light on a day of atonementPerhaps appropriately, given that yesterday was the Jewish holiday of atonement, Yom Kippur, Michael McDowell could not have …Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Taoiseach has reached secret deal with PDs, says KennyOpposition: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Progressive Democrats leader Michael McDowell have reached "a secret deal" to ensure …Mon Oct 02 2006 - 01:00
FG wants more time to question AhernDáil questions: The Government's refusal to give more time for Mr Ahern to face questioning this week about payments received…Mon Oct 02 2006 - 01:00
Businessman backs Ahern version of 1994 paymentA leading Irish Manchester-based businessman has supported Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's version of an £8,000 sterling payment that…Sat Sept 30 2006 - 01:00
Opposition demand for more time to query Ahern disregardedThe Government has refused to bow to Opposition demands to give more time for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to face questioning next…Sat Sept 30 2006 - 01:00
Sargent talks of 'final chance' for Ahern in DáilGreen Party: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern faces "a final opportunity" to explain three payments he received during 1993 and 1994 next…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
FF anger at Kitt's handling of Dáil exchangesChief whip: Senior Cabinet ministers heavily criticised Government chief whip Tom Kitt privately yesterday, following sharp …Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Pressure on Ahern builds as PDs seek more detailsBertie Ahern's future as Taoiseach is in doubt following the ultimatum from Progressive Democrats leader and Tánaiste Michael…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Rabbitte says explanation demands more answersLabour reaction: Bertie Ahern's explanation of money given to him by businessmen in the early 1990s is "unconvincing" and creates…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
