Government failing majority, says SargentLeader's address: The Government is failing to deliver decent social and economic living conditions for the majority of people…Mon Mar 03 2003 - 00:00
Dail revolt over information ActThe Government is set to face a major Opposition revolt over its attempt to curb the Freedom of Information Act, which begins…Mon Mar 03 2003 - 00:00
US-led attack on Iraq 'cold-blooded murder'Iraq debate : A United States-led bombing campaign on Iraq would be "cold-blooded murder" and no better than the atrocities …Mon Mar 03 2003 - 00:00
Constitutional change on zoning profits urgedEnvironment: The Constitution should be changed to ensure land rezoning profits benefited the State rather than property speculators…Mon Mar 03 2003 - 00:00
Revenue powers to be enhancedThe Revenue Commissioners will have increased powers under a review announced last night by the Minister for FinanceSat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
Iraq crisis to be high on agenda in Greens' conventionThe Green Party's annual convention, which takes place in Ennis, Co Clare, this weekend, will be dominated by the Iraqi crisis…Sat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
New curbs on Freedom of Information Act todaySignificant restrictions to the Freedom of Information Act (FoI) - including curbs on the publication of correspondence between…Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Attempts to find new jets will begin in daysThe Government's attempts to buy two new jets will begin within days and the Department of Defence will be under pressure to …Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Increase in backing for EU's expansion behind winSURVEY OF NICE VOTE: The campaign for a Yes vote for the Nice Treaty was helped substantially by a sharp rise in support for…Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Pledge of 'seamless security approach'Co-operation between the Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland will increase to combat dissident republican…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Opposition criticises 'extravagant spending spree on Bertie Jet'The Government's decision to buy two new jets and hold on to the existing Gulfstream IV until the end of Ireland's European Union…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Rabbitte says Taoiseach is trying to browbeat groupsResponding to the Taoiseach's speech, the leader of the Labour Party, Mr Pat Rabbitte, said Mr Ahern was trying to browbeat community…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
Ahern says UN support needed for warIRELAND: The Government's attitude towards the UN role in settling the Iraq crisis has not been changed by the anti-war march…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
Report likely to increase pressure on GovernmentIRELAND/BLIX REPORT : The Government will support offering extra time to UN weapons inspectors in Iraq, if the Iraqi regime …Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Fresh talks in March ahead of NI electionA fresh round of talks to get the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive back into action before elections scheduled for May…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
State resists EU rights plan for casual workersThe Government has opposed European Union plans to increase rights for temporary workers hired out by recruitment agencies, including…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Colombia links IRA to atrocityThe IRA and the Basque ETA helped left-wing terrorists who killed 35 people in a bomb attack on a night-club in Colombia last…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Abuse indemnity deal was ready weeks before end of GovernmentSome 18 religious orders were ready to sign a deal offering them an indemnity against child abuse compensation claims for weeks…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Cullen alters regulations to allow Dublin city manager stay in officeRegulations have been changed by the Minister for the Environment, Mr Cullen, to ensure that the Dublin city manager, Mr John…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Ahern defends indemnification deal with CORIThe Government's offer to indemnify 18 religious congregations against abuse compensation claims was cleared with the Attorney…Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Cloning of all human embryos should be prohibited - bishopsPeople should be prohibited by law from donating sperm or eggs to help infertile couples, the Catholic bishops have told a Government…Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Sinn Fein critical of Colombian presidentThe Colombian president, Mr Alvaro Uribe Velez, has been condemned by Sinn Féin for prejudging the case of three Irishmen facing…Tue Feb 11 2003 - 00:00
Assurances given on EU rights treatyThe incorporation of the European Union's Charter of Fundamental Rights in a new EU treaty will not cede further powers from …Tue Feb 11 2003 - 00:00
Senator criticised for remarks on trialThe Progressive Democrats have roundly condemned Fianna Fáil Senator, Ms Mary White, after she called on the Government to pressure…Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Sources say abuse claims will not exceed 5,000 casesThe numbers of people claiming compensation for being abused in religious-run industrial schools will not exceed 5,000, the Department…Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Cowen doubts inspectors will be increasedIRELAND: The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen has cast doubt on proposals from France and Germany to increase the number…Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Restricted FOI rights likely as Act is reviewedThe Government is set to impose restrictions on the public's right to get information from public bodies under the Freedom of…Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
Dail committee to investigate abuse claims dealThe Government's decision to indemnify religious brothers and nuns against child abuse compensation claims is to be investigated…Sat Feb 01 2003 - 00:00
New standards for disabled careResidential and day-care homes for the physically and mentally handicapped will have to meet new national standards from later…Sat Feb 01 2003 - 00:00
Trials may be held in Limerick to help gardaiThe Government is considering transferring some Central Criminal Court murder trials to Limerick to ease pressure on gardaí in…Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
FAI may seek compensation if Sky deal fallsThe Football Association of Ireland could demand significant Government compensation following an EU committee's decision to …Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
Abbey gets Cabinet go-ahead for €100m restructureThe Government has backed a €100 million redevelopment of the Abbey National Theatre, which will be paid for largely by the sale…Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:00
US citizens in Ireland get safety adviceIRELAND: The United States embassy in Dublin has issued "precautionary" safety advice to US citizens living in the Republic, …Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:00
Garda and Army double-jobs claimOff-duty gardaí and soldiers are double-jobbing on short-term security guard contracts and not paying PAYE and PRSI, a SIPTU …Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:00
No State checks on homes for disabledInstitutions housing mentally and physically disabled children and adults are not inspected by any State body - despite major…Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
Ahern gives RTE lectureThe final report of the Convention on the Future of Europe will be "a highly influential starting point" for negotiations on …Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
Tenants would get improved rights under proposed new legislationThe Government will publish legislation to improve the rights of tenants in the next few months in line with the recommendations…Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
Homes for patients an 'affront to humanity'Physically and mentally handicapped people are being housed in institutions that are "an affront to humanity and entirely unsuitable…Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
Task force on tourism to meet tomorrowA new task force, ordered by the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue, to carry out a fundamental review of the…Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
Restraints on patients criticised in reportMore than 250 mentally and physically handicapped patients in a St John of Gods-run home in Co Louth are locked up at night, …Mon Jan 27 2003 - 00:00
UDA feud should not 'demonise' loyalistsThe loyalist community should not be "demonised" because of the internal battle within the Ulster Defence Association, the Taoiseach…Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Durkan warns against great expectations from Blair talksThe Leader of the SDLP, Mr Mark Durkan, has adopted a cautious approach about the significance of tonight's meeting between the…Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
Diplomats asked to push Ireland abroadDepartment of Foreign Affairs diplomats have been asked to push Ireland strongly as a tourist destination during this year's …Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
Taoiseach warns of cheap cocaine from MexicoA flood of cheap cocaine smuggled through Mexico could create major problems in Europe, the Taoiseach has warned following briefings…Sat Jan 18 2003 - 00:00
Irish firm helps Fox upgrade tax systemA leading Irish business tech firm is playing a key role in improving the Mexican government's ability to collect taxation and…Thu Jan 16 2003 - 00:00
Ahern tells Mexican business leaders he will defend low corporate tax rateLow corporation tax rates in the Republic of Ireland, which are opposed by some European Union countries, were defended strongly…Thu Jan 16 2003 - 00:00
Taoiseach wants more trade with MexicoAn intensive effort to boost trade links between the Republic of Ireland and Mexico will be made after talks yesterday between…Wed Jan 15 2003 - 00:00
Ahern's partner referred to as 'wife'At the official welcoming ceremony for the Taoiseach, an interpreter repeatedly referred to Mr Ahern's partner, Ms Celia Larkin…Wed Jan 15 2003 - 00:00
Ahern begins five-day visit to MexicoThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, begins a five-day official visit to Mexico tomorrow, which will include meetings with the country's …Mon Jan 13 2003 - 00:00
Report seeks tougher spending controlsTougher internal audit controls must be put in place within all Government Departments within a year, following a major report…Fri Jan 10 2003 - 00:00
