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Minister denies claims about influx of migrants

The Minister for Social and Family Affairs denied that passing the Nice referendum would lead to an influx of migrants into the…

Fri Sept 06 2002 - 01:00

Cowen says Yes to Nice would help transform Europe

Ratification of the Nice Treaty would help transform Europe's economic and political landscape, the Minister for Foreign Affairs…

Thu Sept 05 2002 - 01:00

O'Dea pours scorn on Coughlan, Barrett

Those involved in the No to Nice campaign were sharply criticised by the Minister of State for Justice, Equality and Law Reform…

Thu Sept 05 2002 - 01:00

PDs claim 'no threat to our interests'

The PD Minister of State for Finance, Mr Tom Parlon, said his party had received a mandate in the general election to ratify …

Thu Sept 05 2002 - 01:00

FG set to delay choice of Seanad positions

The Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, may not make critical appointments among his senators until the end of the month, it has…

Mon Sept 02 2002 - 01:00

Politicians pay their tributes to departing leader

The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, was among the many politicians to pay tribute to Mr Ruairí Quinn yesterday.

Wed Aug 28 2002 - 01:00

3 million in Malawi will need food supplies to stay alive

MALAWI: An estimated three million Malawians will next month need food supplies to stay alive, an Irish nun, working in the …

Fri Aug 23 2002 - 01:00

No to Nice Campaign claims neutrality would be at risk

The chairman of the No to Nice Campaign, Mr Justin Barrett, has warned Irish neutrality would be jeopardised if the referendum…

Mon Aug 19 2002 - 01:00

Man refused entry to pub is awarded €1,500

A complaint by a non-national that he was refused admission to a Dublin pub on the grounds of race has been upheld by an equality…

Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00

Woods likely to be given high-profile committee job by Ahern

Dr Michael Woods is expected to be appointed chairman of the high-profile Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs by the Taoiseach…

Mon Aug 05 2002 - 01:00

Government accused of stifling 'passports for sale' debate

The Government has been accused by Fine Gael of attempting to stifle public debate on the "passports for sale" scheme.

Mon Aug 05 2002 - 01:00

Three-way race for top Seanad job

The race within Fianna Fáil for the post of cathaoirleach of the new Seanad appears to have narrowed to three senators.

Mon Aug 05 2002 - 01:00

O'Dea denies lukewarm action to combat racism

The Minister of State for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Willie O'Dea, has denied that the Government is lukewarm in its…

Thu Aug 01 2002 - 01:00

Commission agrees Gibbons was unfairly treated by RTE

A claim that the late Mr Jim Gibbons was treated unfairly in RTÉ television programmes on the 1970 arms crisis has been upheld…

Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00

TV complaint over Celia Larkin rejected

The Broadcasting Complaints Commission has rejected a complaint by a viewer about the Taoiseach's partner, Ms Celia Larkin, appearing…

Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00

Farmers advised to apply for relief scheme

The Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Ms Coughlan, has given details of measures to assist farmers

Thu Jul 25 2002 - 01:00

Ahern to meet new Fianna Fail senators

The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, will meet the newly elected Fianna Fáil senators in Government Buildings today.

Wed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00

Efficiency review of agency for the west

A major review of the Western Development Commission was announced yesterday by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht…

Wed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00

Former minister boycotts sittings of Dail

The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, may be forced to discipline a former junior minister, Ms Mary Wallace, who is refusing to attend Dáil…

Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00

Taoiseach's nominations to the Seanad eagerly awaited

There is considerable speculation in political circles as to who the Taoiseach will nominate to the Seanad.

Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00

FF battle expected over key post in Seanad

An intense battle for the post of Cathaoirleach of the Seanad is gathering momentum within Fianna Fáil

Mon Jul 22 2002 - 01:00

Clune fails to take seat after strong challenge

The results of the Industrial and Commercial panel election saw the end, at least for the moment, of Cork Fine Gael's Barry dynasty…

Sat Jul 20 2002 - 01:00

FG strategy to revive Dail party well on track

Mr Enda Kenny has cleared his first major hurdle in rebuilding Fine Gael with a successful Seanad election strategy of securing…

Sat Jul 20 2002 - 01:00

McDowell elected to House in marathon count

Labour's Mr Derek McDowell, who lost his Dáil seat in the general election, was elected to the Seanad last night.

Fri Jul 19 2002 - 01:00

Mansergh does not rule out standing for Dail again

Dr Martin Mansergh, a senior adviser to the Taoiseach who was elected to the Seanad yesterday, has not ruled out running for …

Thu Jul 18 2002 - 01:00

Higgins is returned to Leinster House

Former Fine Gael TD Mr Jim Higgins returned to the Oireachtas last night when he comfortably won a seat in the Seanad elections…

Thu Jul 18 2002 - 01:00

Kathy Sinnott faces into cliffhanger Seanad count

Ms Kathy Sinnott appeared to be facing another electoral cliffhanger late last night.

Thu Jul 18 2002 - 01:00

'Quantum leap' in funding for the arts

The last five years had seen a quantum leap in the level of Government support for the arts in Ireland, the Dáil was told.

Fri Jun 28 2002 - 01:00

Taoiseach promises action on high cost of living

The Taoiseach has promised action on the Forfás report on the economy

Thu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00

Taoiseach explains reasons for 'whingeing' comments

The Taoiseach clarified his remarks made at the Seville summit about "whingeing" anti-Nice activists.

Wed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00

Bad times for tourism - Minister

The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue, conceded that the tourism industry was undergoing a "difficult" season…

Wed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00

McDowell and Higgins clash in debate over public order

There were sharp exchanges between the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr McDowell, and Labour's Mr Michael D

Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00

Minister warns of violence and thuggery from 'drink culture'

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has expressed concern about the implications of "a drink culture for public…

Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00

McCreevy wants pay linked to efficiency

The Minister for Finance has said that increased efficiency should be linked to any public service pay increases recommended …

Wed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00

Court move on Ansbacher

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment repeated her view that the High Court inspectors' report on the…

Wed Jun 19 2002 - 01:00

Ministers say they're too busy to go to next match

The Taoiseach and his Ministers are so busy that the Government may not be represented at the Ireland-Spain World Cup game in…

Wed Jun 12 2002 - 01:00

Taoiseach admits he was lobbied over Cabinet

The Taoiseach has admitted he was lobbied in advance of choosing his new Cabinet last week.

Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00

Richard Bruton tipped as deputy leader of FG

The Dublin TD Mr Richard Bruton is expected to be appointed Fine Gael's new deputy leader this week.

Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00

FG leader calls on Ahern to give plan for public finances

The Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, challenged the Taoiseach to say how he planned to bring the public finances back under control…

Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00

Key changes in allocation of responsibilities

The Taoiseach told the Dáil yesterday that his new Cabinet was a "team with an unparalleled range of experience and wealth of…

Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00

Labour plans election post-mortem meeting

Labour is to hold a post-mortem on the general election at an all-day meeting of its parliamentary party next week.

Thu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00

Greens, SF and Independents likely to form alliance to win more Dail rights

A parliamentary alliance involving the Green Party, Sinn Féin and some of the Independents was being mooted in Leinster House…

Thu Jun 06 2002 - 01:00

'Who knows, maybe he invented Listowel'

John B. Keane's funeral in Listowel on Saturday had all the ingredients of his powerful dramas

Mon Jun 03 2002 - 01:00

President leads mourners at the funeral of playwright John B. Keane

The President, Mrs McAleese, led the mourners at the funeral of the playwright, novelist and poet John B. Keane on Saturday.

Mon Jun 03 2002 - 01:00

Listowel pays tribute at John B's removal

Last night, the town came to a standstill as the body of the dramatist, novelist and playwright were brought from a local funeral…

Sat Jun 01 2002 - 01:00

Greens, SF seek reform of Dail rules

The Green Party and Sinn Féin have called for reform of the Dáil's standing orders to give them full opposition party status…

Fri May 24 2002 - 01:00

FF-PDs coalition 'likely outcome'

One of the Independents regarded as a possible supporter of a Fianna Fáil minority government said yesterday he believed the …

Thu May 23 2002 - 01:00

Greens and SF may now try for seats in Seanad

The Green Party and Sinn Féin will each consider putting up candidates in the Seanad elections in July

Wed May 22 2002 - 01:00

Labour's Niamh Bhreathnach on course to win seat in Dun Laoghaire

CONSTITUENCY NOTEBOOK/Dun Laoghaire: Labour is on course to gain a seat in Dún Laoghaire

Wed May 15 2002 - 01:00

Driving courses proposed for offenders

First-time "joyriding" offenders should be referred to courses in motoring skills located in disadvantaged areas affected by …

Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
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