AG cleared on handling of statutory rape caseThe investigation into the Attorney General's office's handling of the issues surrounding last month's Supreme Court statutory…Thu Jul 06 2006 - 01:00
Long-term foster parents to get extra rightsOver 1,500 foster parents who have cared for children for more than five years are to be given extra rights by the State under…Thu Jul 06 2006 - 01:00
Kenny promises vote on treatyIRELAND: Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny yesterday promised that a Fine Gael/Labour government would hold a referendum on the European…Thu Jul 06 2006 - 01:00
State to be allowed use troops without Dáil say soThe Government will be able to deploy the Defence Forces on foreign emergency humanitarian missions, reconnaissance and training…Wed Jul 05 2006 - 01:00
Report into AG's rape crisis failureThe Government has received a report by a top Department of Finance official into communications failures in the Attorney General…Wed Jul 05 2006 - 01:00
FF in Donegal divided over Blaney moveFianna Fáil's organisation in Donegal is strongly opposing an effort backed by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to bring Independent Fianna…Tue Jul 04 2006 - 01:00
DPP urged not to delay TD tax-evasion decisionThe Director of Public Prosecutions should decide whether to prosecute former Fianna Fáil TD Michael Collins for tax evasion "…Tue Jul 04 2006 - 01:00
Ethics watchdog denied power to order inquiriesThe Government has refused to grant the State's ethics body extra powers to order investigations into allegations of corruption…Tue Jul 04 2006 - 01:00
Opposition not gaining from Coalition problems - O'DeaThe Opposition is failing to capitalise on the difficulties the Government is "undoubtedly having", Minister for Defence Willie…Mon Jul 03 2006 - 01:00
MEP calls for legal challenge to change of State nameThe Government does not have the right to change the State's official name at EU meetings to "Éire Ireland" and the move could…Mon Jul 03 2006 - 01:00
Fahey defends huge property portfolioMinister of State Frank Fahey has defended his multi-million euro property portfolio, which includes houses and apartments in…Sat Jul 01 2006 - 01:00
Data regulators to discuss CIA bank monitoringThe State's data protection commissioner is to hold talks with his European counterparts following revelations that the US monitors…Sat Jul 01 2006 - 01:00
New guidelines for provision of wind energy projectsWind energy farms are more likely to receive planning permission under new guidelines published by the Department of Environment…Sat Jul 01 2006 - 01:00
Sargent told to withdraw remark about FaheyGreen Party leader Trevor Sargent has been told by the Ceann Comhairle, Dr Rory O'Hanlon, to withdraw his Dáil charge that Minister…Fri Jun 30 2006 - 01:00
Ahern set to back new FF backbench groupTaoiseach Bertie Ahern is tonight expected to agree to the establishment of a new Fianna Fáil backbenchers-led policy group, …Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
'Le Monde' to be suedMaire Geoghegan-Quinn, Ireland's representative on the EU's spending watchdog, the Court of Auditors, is to sue the leading French…Sat Jun 17 2006 - 01:00
Mourners told of influential State figureDonnycarney church: Former taoiseach Charles Haughey profoundly influenced the State's economic and social life during his …Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
Leaders of church and State to attend serviceFuneral arrangements: The State funeral of former taoiseach Charles Haughey will begin at noon today in the Church of Our Lady…Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
Huge turnout expected for funeral in DonnycarneyFuneral: Up to 500 VIPs and large numbers of the public are expected to attend the removal service and funeral Mass of former…Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
Ahern to miss EU meeting to attend funeralState funeral arrangements: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will miss the three-monthly meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels…Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00
Grants to end for companies in mideast countiesTougher European Union rules will mean that industries setting up or expanding in counties Wicklow, Meath and Kildare will be…Sat Jun 10 2006 - 01:00
Oireachtas concern over energy supply shortagesIreland will be left short of energy supplies because of international shortages and supply problems unless urgent action is …Fri Jun 09 2006 - 01:00
McGinley not to run in Donegal South EastFine Gael Donegal South East TD Dinny McGinley, who has represented the constituency for 25 years, has announced that he will…Thu Jun 08 2006 - 01:00
Rape law referendum likely to be ruled outThe Government does not have any plans to hold a referendum to try to overturn the Supreme Court ruling on statutory rape, despite…Tue Jun 06 2006 - 01:00
Law decriminalises some sex acts with boysSome homosexual acts involving older men and boys aged under 17 that were illegal up to last week have been decriminalised by…Mon Jun 05 2006 - 01:00
McDowell forced to alter original legal proposalsHow the deal was done Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Michael McDowell has drawn back from one of his original…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
'Minister must go'Independents Ten Independent TDs have called on Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Michael McDowell to resign over…Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00
FF TDs fear they will pay the price for public anger at McDowellFianna Fáil reaction: Fianna Fáil TDs have expressed grave concerns about the Government's lack of speed in dealing with the…Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
Backbenchers briefed on plansParliamentary party: Fianna Fáil TDs and senators were last night briefed on the emergency legislation the Government will move…Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
Garda recruits to join road safety 'blitz' on driversHundreds of Garda recruits are to be used in a road safety "blitz" next month to pressure motorists to wear safety belts, cut…Tue May 30 2006 - 01:00
EU rules to end State aid for firms in DublinThe Government will no longer be able to give State aid to companies setting up or expanding in Dublin and surrounding counties…Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
Reservists face bar over family link to licensed businessesGarda reservists will be barred from policing areas where family members run pubs, betting shops, or any business that requires…Thu May 25 2006 - 01:00
Many TDs not present to hear speechSignificant numbers of TDs yesterday boycotted, ignored or were unable to attend the address to the Dáil by Australian prime …Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
Howard urges EU to yield on subsidy cutsThe European Union should accept faster and deeper cuts in agricultural subsidies in a bid to secure a world trade talks deal…Tue May 23 2006 - 01:00
Australian PM may face protestDemonstrators opposed to the Iraq occupation led by American troops are expected to protest against the visit of Australian prime…Sat May 20 2006 - 01:00
Calls for Ahern apology to Walsh in DáilTaoiseach Bertie Ahern is still facing Opposition demands that he make a formal apology to former Aer Lingus executives, even…Sat May 20 2006 - 01:00
Ahern surprised at fall in support for FFPoll reaction: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he was surprised by yesterday's poor opinion poll findings for Fianna Fáil in…Sat May 20 2006 - 01:00
Families of illegal Irish in US urged to lobbyFamilies of Irish illegal immigrants living in the US have been asked to put pressure on lawmakers thereFri May 19 2006 - 01:00
Ahern urges politicians to reach deal on ExecutivePoliticians in the North should not need six months to reach an agreement to restore the assembly and Executive, Taoiseach Bertie…Tue May 16 2006 - 01:00
300,000 tonnes of incinerator waste to travel by M50, tunnelOver half of the 600,000 tonnes a year of waste that will be needed by the Poolbeg incinerator will travel there by the M50 and…Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Ahern pledges FF to creation of just societyFianna Fáil's responsibility today is to ensure that every citizen, regardless of class, colour or creed can live in freedom …Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
War of Independence veterans and spouses to receive 50% pension boostThe two surviving War of Independence veterans and 750 veterans' spouses are to get a 50 per cent boost to their pensions, Minister…Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Unions blamed over decentralisationRivalries between trade unions over promotions and prized postings are holding up the Government's decentralisation plan, Minister…Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Civil servant transfer 'can work'The Government's move to transfer 10,000 civil servants out of Dublin can be made to work, despite difficulties, the State's …Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
Garda HR will move to NavanDepartment of Agriculture officials will be transferred to take command of the Garda Síochána's human resources division, which…Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
Plan to relocate 100 jobs to Navan droppedThe Government has abandoned plans to transfer nearly 100 probation officers from Dublin to Navan in the first significant climbdown…Thu May 11 2006 - 01:00
Green Party to join European MovementThe Green Party is today to join the European Movement, a leading lobby group that has campaigned to promote "the economic, political…Wed May 10 2006 - 01:00
No Dáil approval needed to send troops to CongoThe Government's decision yesterday to send 10 Defence Force officers to join a European Union military force in the Democratic…Wed May 10 2006 - 01:00
Call for special units to relieve strain on A&EsHealth: Some 70 per cent of people who end up waiting hours in A&E wards could be treated by GPs and nurses in new special…Mon May 08 2006 - 01:00
Call for State to operate all future road tollsRoads and transport: The State should control and operate all future road tolls rather than leaving them in the hands of private…Mon May 08 2006 - 01:00
