Violence continues to fall, says TaoiseachParamilitary violence in Northern Ireland continues to fall, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said following the publication of the latest…Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
1974 bombings inquiry to cost €600,000The independent inquiry into the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan car bombings, which killed 33 people, will cost over €600,000, according…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
Durkan calls for progress on institutionsProgress must be made to get Northern Ireland's political institutions back up and running now that the Westminster elections…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
Family has confidence in PSNI inquiry into killingThe investigation into the murder of Robert McCartney has not been delayed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, according…Tue Apr 12 2005 - 01:00
Ahern expresses his 'great sorrow'Political reaction: Political leaders united yesterday to pay tribute to Pope John PaulMon Apr 04 2005 - 01:00
Security industry warned on standardsCompetition in the security industry cannot be allowed "to drive standards down to the floor", the Minister for Justice has said…Fri Apr 01 2005 - 01:00
More rights for disabled air travellersElderly and disabled air travellers will be entitled to extra help for free from airports and airlines during their journeys …Tue Mar 29 2005 - 01:00
Garda shadow hangs over ambushWill the inquiry into the killing of two RUC men substantiate the allegation that a Garda informer was involved, asks Mark Hennessy…Sat Mar 26 2005 - 00:00
U-turn was right thing to do, says McDowellThe decision to let Nigerian student Olukunle Elukanlo return to Ireland was "the right thing to do", Minister for Justice Michael…Fri Mar 25 2005 - 00:00
Farm close to prison site sold for one-fifth of priceA farm four miles from the one bought by the Government recently for nearly €30 million as a site for a new prison was sold yesterday…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
Garda vow to aid RUC deaths tribunalAn Garda Síochána has promised to co-operate fully with a tribunal of inquiry into allegations that a Garda informer was involved…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
EU and US differ over arms embargo, says BrutonUS: The European Union has not understood the United States' deep concerns about the EU's plans to lift an arms embargo on China…Mon Mar 21 2005 - 00:00
SDLP leader warns of orchestrated violenceSinn Féin and the IRA may orchestrate violence in nationalist and republican areas in Northern Ireland during the coming marching…Sat Mar 19 2005 - 00:00
Bush pays tribute to bravery of McCartney familyPresident George Bush yesterday saluted the bravery of the sisters and partner of the Belfast man, Robert McCartney, who was …Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach getting kitted out with sportswear StatesideTaoiseach Bertie Ahern is making a habit of picking up sporting jerseys during this year's St Patrick's celebrations in the United…Thu Mar 17 2005 - 00:00
Ahern urges Irish-Americans to stay loyalTaoiseach Bertie Ahern last night urged the Irish-American community to continue to back the peace process.Thu Mar 17 2005 - 00:00
Congressman fears IRA has lost disciplineThe killing of Robert McCartney in Belfast and allegations that it had been involved in a series of major robberies raised serious…Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach's work for peace in NI recognisedTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has received an honorary doctorate from Le Moyne College in New York State in recognition of his work …Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00
Martin urged to explain meeting with KellyThe former top civil servant in the Department of Health met the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin…Mon Mar 14 2005 - 00:00
Attempt to limit Finucane inquiry criticisedAn attempt by Britain to limit the scope of an inquiry into the killing of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane would make an independent…Mon Mar 14 2005 - 00:00
Britain resists public Finucane inquiryBritain has refused to make any concessions to the Government over plans to hold an inquiry in private into the killing of Belfast…Sat Mar 12 2005 - 00:00
First-count results in Kildare and Meath expected at tea-timeThe first-count results in the Kildare North and Meath byelections are expected to be announced at tea-time todaySat Mar 12 2005 - 00:00
Inquiry on Finucane criticisedThe British government's plan to hold a limited inquiry into the killing of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane is "not satisfactory…Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
McDowell says IRA is living in a twilight zoneDublin reaction: The IRA's offer to shoot the men who killed Robert McCartney showed that the organisation is now in a moral…Wed Mar 09 2005 - 00:00
IRA offer to shoot killers of McCartney condemnedThe sisters of murder victim Robert McCartney have rejected an IRA offer to have his killers shotWed Mar 09 2005 - 00:00
Message of support from McCabe killersPrisoners: The IRA prisoners jailed for killing Det Garda Jerry McCabe have expressed their "complete support" for Sinn Féin…Mon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
Party lays claim to Fenian dead but recent past loomsMood of delegates: Sinn Féin believes it knows where the bodies of William Philip Allen, Michael Larkin and Michael O'Brien …Mon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
Progress made on policing talks, says KellyPolicing: Sinn Féin had made very substantial progress in negotiations to bring about improvements in policing in Northern Ireland…Mon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
Never mind the quantity, quality of housing is the issueLike others of my trade, I have spent some of the last few weeks travelling around the new housing estates of Meath and Kildare…Sat Mar 05 2005 - 00:00
Labour targets the floating votersCampaign Trail: The little toddler with a pink bobble hat stared after Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte in St Matthew's Park…Fri Mar 04 2005 - 00:00
Entrepreneur Sweeney to target Dublin North EastEntrepreneur Brody Sweeney of O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bars is preparing to throw his hat into the ring to stand for Fine Gael…Tue Mar 01 2005 - 00:00
Leaders join in winter sport at Meath hustingsSF campaign: The Sinn Féin leadership came under fire yesterday in Trim, Co Meath, thoughthe volleys were launched by youths…Thu Feb 24 2005 - 00:00
FG leader claims Coalition trying to buy votesThe Government is trying to buy voters' support in the Meath and Kildare by-elections, Fine Gael and Labour charged yesterday…Wed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00
Greens target 16 seats in general electionThe Green Party will target up to 16 seats in the next general election if constituency organisations can prove they can put …Wed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00
Ahern says Kildare should not be without FF deputyKildare voters should not leave the constituency without a Government representative, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has said.Tue Feb 22 2005 - 00:00
Ahern cites IRA pressure on SFIRA hardliners refused last December to let Sinn Féin's Mr Gerry Adams and Mr Martin McGuinness sign up to promises not to engage…Tue Feb 22 2005 - 00:00
Money laundering inquiry may take monthsThe Garda investigation into a suspected IRA money-laundering operation will take months to complete, the Garda Commissioner …Sat Feb 19 2005 - 00:00
Third-level centre planned for OffalyThe first report on an ambitious 10-year plan to develop Co Offaly has highlighted nine projects for 2005, including the provision…Sat Feb 19 2005 - 00:00
Government view is backed up - TaoiseachAhern reaction: The Government's allegations that the IRA is involved in major criminality have been backed up by An Garda Síochána…Sat Feb 19 2005 - 00:00
FF selects Brady to run in Kildare by-electionCllr Áine Brady was last night selected by a Fianna Fáil convention to run for the party in next month's by-election in Kildare…Fri Feb 18 2005 - 00:00
FF to select North Kildare candidate todayFianna Fáil will finally choose a candidate to run in next month's Kildare North by-election tonight, following weeks of delay…Thu Feb 17 2005 - 00:00
By-election results can belie the bigger pictureGovernments usually lose by-elections. Sometimes such defeats can be a harbinger of doom for the following general electionsWed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00
Pressure on Government to hold by-elections quicklyThe Government has come under increased pressure to concede to the demands of Fine Gael and Labour and hold the Meath and Kildare…Tue Feb 15 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach recognised for EU presidency roleThe public relations industry yesterday paid tribute to the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, for his conduct of Ireland's European Union …Thu Feb 10 2005 - 00:00
TDs urged to save post officesThe Government must invest urgently in small rural post offices, postmasters yesterday told a large group of Oireachtas members…Thu Feb 10 2005 - 00:00
New restrictions on sale of cattle prods to foreign countriesThe Government is to impose restrictions on the sale of electric cattle prods, which are alleged by human rights groups to be…Tue Feb 08 2005 - 00:00
Ahern to propose IRA counter-motionThe Government will seek to change an Opposition Dáil motion that blames the IRA for the Northern Bank raid and criticises Sinn…Tue Feb 08 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach seeks to play down IRA's warningGovernment reaction: The IRA's criminal and paramilitary actions will have to end completely if the Belfast Agreement is ever…Fri Feb 04 2005 - 00:00
Ahern encourages commission not to penalise Sinn FeinThe Taoiseach has encouraged the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) not to recommend penalties against Sinn Féin in its …Tue Feb 01 2005 - 00:00
Decision this week on possible Cullen inquiryThe Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPOC) is to decide this week if it will open a full investigation into contracts …Mon Jan 31 2005 - 00:00
