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WIT gets new powers despite opposition

Waterford Institute of Technology has been given powers to award research degrees contrary to a recommendation by an expert group…

Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00

Greens say remarks reveal an 'anti-democratic attitude'

EU: The warning by the President of the European Commission, Mr Romano Prodi, that European Union member-states could be asked…

Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00

Ahern warns FF on need to back leadership

Fianna Fáil leadership plotters were last night given a blunt warning by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, to stop sniping at his leadership…

Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00

Extra funds for CE schemes ruled out

The Cabinet will today rule out demands by Fianna Fáil backbenchers for extra money for community employment schemes in advance…

Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00

Ahern hints changes possible for institutions

Irish Government view: The Government could be prepared to concede significant changes to the operation of the Northern Ireland…

Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00

Pensions group suggests extending retirement age

Newly-recruited public servants should be able to stay at work until they are 67, a Government-appointed committee of officials…

Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00

Criticism expected of press council plans

A proposal to set up a Government-appointed press council is expected to be strongly criticised today by some media organisations…

Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00

Adams and Murphy to talk today

The Northern Secretary, Mr Paul Murphy, will hold talks today with the Sinn Féin president, Mr Gerry Adams, amid concern about…

Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00

DUP entitled to fill the position of first minister

The options: The Good Friday agreement's basic principle of cross-community support has been threatened by the emergence of …

Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00

Robinson transfers give DUP second seat to match UUP

Belfast East: The Democratic Unionist Party won two seats in the East Belfast constituency, following the party's deputy leader…

Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00

Transfers from Robinson could yet win three seats for DUP

East Belfast: The Democratic Unionist Party's attempt to win three seats in the East Belfast Assembly constituency still had…

Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00

Revenue to bring in new measures on tax exiles

New measures are to be taken by the Revenue Commissioners to ensure that wealthy Irish tax exiles are obeying regulations that…

Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00

Politicians welcome CAB's decision to act

Political reaction: The Criminal Assets Bureau's decision to levy a €2m tax demand against Mr Ray Burke, a former Minister for…

Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00

No extra funds for CES, despite calls by FF TDs

The Government has refused to bow to demands from backbench Fianna Fáil TDs for extra funds for the Community Employment Scheme…

Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00

Labour to press Coalition to reverse cuts in social welfare

The Labour Party is to organised a national campaign to try and force the Government to backtrack on social welfare cuts announced…

Sat Nov 22 2003 - 00:00

Lindsay accused Minister of failing to defend her inquiry

The Minister for Health, Mr Martin, has rejected charges levelled by Judge Alison Lindsay that he failed to defend the findings…

Sat Nov 22 2003 - 00:00

Young FG says party wrong on drink

Fine Gael's attempt to call time on binge-drinking by youths has run into problems with the party's party-loving junior wing, …

Sat Nov 22 2003 - 00:00

FF seeks to play down row over Smith remarks

The Government last night tried to draw a veil over repeated criticisms by the Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, of health reforms…

Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00

Smith again rejects Nenagh hospital proposal

Fianna Fáil parliamentary colleagues have reacted angrily to the decision by the Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, to oppose the…

Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00

Brennan memo outlines future after Aer Rianta

The State's aviation regulator will need to vigorously enforce competition powers to ensure that airlines do not play Irish airports…

Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00

5,000 local authority homes to be built next year

The Government has approved plans to build 5,000 local authority houses next year, up by 500 on this year's target

Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00

61% of drivers in hospital were over drink limit

In a study by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety, nearly two-thirds of motorists hospitalised after accidents last year had drunk…

Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00

McDowell backs proposal to deport illegal immigrants on special flights

The Government has backed Italian plans to return illegal immigrants home on EU-organised charter flights in an effort to increase…

Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00

Risks facing soldiers on UN Liberia mission raised by Smith

The UN Liberian peacekeeping mission, which will be supported by 450 Irish troops if the Dáil approves their departure, is not…

Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00

Shatter wants urgent reform of divorce law

Divorce laws, which require couples to separate for four years before their marriage can be terminated by an Irish court, must…

Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00

Cullen's dual role in local elections queried

Fianna Fáil's decision to appoint the Minister for the Environment, Mr Cullen, as the head of the party's local election campaign…

Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00

Future witness statements to be videotaped

Detectives are likely to videotape statements by witnesses on a more extensive basis than has been the case up to now, according…

Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00

O Bradaigh alleges IRA harassment

Members of Republican Sinn Féin are suffering harassment at the hands of Sinn Féin and the IRA, the president of Republican Sinn…

Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00

Kenny seeks backing to increase working hours of Dail by 30%

Fine Gael has sought Opposition backing for an Oireachtas reform package, which would increase the Dáil's hours by 30 per cent…

Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00

Defence Forces can test for terror chemicals

Emergency equipment which can carry out preliminary tests on suspect terrorist chemical substances has been bought by the Department…

Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00

500 Irish soldiers set for mission in Liberia

Nearly 500 Irish troops will be deployed on United Nations peacekeeping duties in Liberia in west Africa by the middle of next…

Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00

Catholic Church preaching 'message of hope' - Bruton

The former Taoiseach, Mr John Bruton, last night issued a strong defence of the Catholic Church, which he said had played a major…

Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00

Government to back calls in UN for cloning ban

The Government is to support calls in the United Nations for a global ban on human cloning, including the use of cloned embryos…

Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00

MEP Ahern not to run in next election

The Green Party MEP, Ms Nuala Ahern, who has represented Leinster for nearly a decade, will not contest next year's European …

Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00

State to pay €3m for 80 acres at Durrow

The Government is set to buy part of the historic Durrow Abbey estate in Co Offaly later this month for €3 million to protect…

Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00

Labour claims voting machines are not secure

Electronic voting in next year's local and European Parliament elections must not be used unless major security fears are dealt…

Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00

Major legal review promised after trial collapses

A major review of the courts system, Garda resources in Limerick and the law has been promised by the Minister for Justice, Mr…

Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00

FG voices concerns over electronic voting

The national introduction of electronic voting for next year's local and European elections should be halted until the Government…

Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00

Graphic TV ads part of drive against smoking

Hard-hitting television advertisements are to be used by the Government in a campaign beginning next week to encourage people…

Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00

IRA places a halt to decommissioning

The IRA has placed a halt on acts of weapons decommissioning until political talks take place after the Northern Assembly elections…

Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00

Publication of report into 1974 bombings delayed

The investigation into the 1974 Dublin/Monaghan bombings, which will be presented today to the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, by Mr Justice…

Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00

Adams 'bitterly disappointed' by latest impasse

The Sinn Féin president, Mr Adams, has expressed "bitter disappointment" following the ending of efforts to resolve the impasse…

Tue Oct 28 2003 - 00:00

McConville family remain divided on mother's funeral

The family of Mrs Jean McConville, who was murdered and buried in secret by the IRA, remain split over her funeral arrangements…

Tue Oct 28 2003 - 00:00

McConville family split over funeral

Relatives of Mrs Jean McConville, who was murdered and buried in secret by the IRA, are being pressured to abandon plans to bury…

Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00

Trimble set to call off meeting as hopes of deal fade

The Ulster Unionist Party is set to abandon Wednesday's planned meeting of its ruling council as hopes fade that the IRA will…

Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00

Victims' families reject IRA apology

Families of some IRA victims, who were murdered and buried in secret, reacted angrily yesterday after the IRA issued an apology…

Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00

Burnside welcomes act of decommissioning

Trimble says UUP will tell voters it will not rejoin Executive unless IRAgives more information.

Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00

Way cleared to install privately run speeding cameras on Irish roads

Evidence from privately operated speeding cameras on Irish roads can be made to stand up in court, the Attorney General has told…

Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00

Opposition to seek briefing from Ahern on breakdown

Dublin reaction The Opposition will seek a full briefing from the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, in the Dáil today, following the last…

Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00

Mixed reaction to planning body

An Bord Pleanála has questioned the need for the Government's proposal to create a special body to fast-track planning applications…

Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
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