FF seeks ‘significant personnel changes’ in Justice after ‘damning’ reportSF says Government cannot shirk responsibility for ‘serious failings’ in departmentTue Jul 29 2014 - 01:00
Labour Senator may not go for election unless Roscommon A&E openedJohn Kelly wants ‘feasibility’ of reopening accident and emergency service consideredTue Jul 29 2014 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil keeps eye on Senators’ electoral intentionsTDs to decide over the summer if they are going to contest the next general electionMon Jul 21 2014 - 01:00
Dáil observes minute’s silence in solidarity with people of GazaTánaiste rejects Opposition demand for special debateFri Jul 18 2014 - 09:02
Senators express concern about loss of life in GazaGovernment urged to play its part in securing permanent ceasefireFri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Bill providing free GP care for children under six passedMinister accepts amendment lifting ‘gagging clause’ on GPsThu Jul 17 2014 - 20:22
Dáil observes minute’s silence for people in Gaza, Middle EastTánaiste rejects demand for special debateThu Jul 17 2014 - 13:49
Consultation to take place on high-speed broadbandMinister for Communications tells Dáil areas of need will be mapped in autumnThu Jul 17 2014 - 11:19
David Norris repeats view that Pope Francis should be invited to IrelandIndependent Senator calls for ‘some movement’ by the Government on the issueThu Jul 17 2014 - 01:01
Violence and loss of lives in Gaza not acceptable, says Flanagan‘All Israelis and all Palestinians have the right to live in peace and security’Thu Jul 17 2014 - 01:00
Legislation for free GP visits for over-70s likely in autumn - NoonanMinister says introduction ‘subject to the policy advice’ of new Minister for HealthWed Jul 16 2014 - 13:24
Disability charities can appeal funding cuts, says KennyDisability sector has suffered ‘ devastating blow’ as a result of cuts, says FF leaderWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
McGrath urges appointment of senior disability minister‘Any further cuts to respite day care and residential places are not sustainable’Tue Jul 15 2014 - 20:50
Gaeltacht Minister to take refresher Irish course - KennyFF says some are concerned over Joe McHugh’s ability to conduct business in IrishTue Jul 15 2014 - 18:47
Taoiseach says small charities can appeal loss of fundingFianna Fáil claims devastation caused to health and disability sectorsTue Jul 15 2014 - 16:17
Burton confirms Government will set up low pay commissionTánaiste also pledges collective bargaining legislation will be prioritisedSat Jul 12 2014 - 20:00
Government not taking people’s sacrifices for granted, says KennyTaoiseach says some people beginning to experience economic recoverySat Jul 12 2014 - 01:00
Burton confirms Government to set up commission on low payKenny says Government to publish statement of priorities for remainder of termFri Jul 11 2014 - 15:00
Burton appeals for talks by various parties in Garth Brooks concert controversyFF critical of Government for not getting involved earlierFri Jul 11 2014 - 01:14
Licensing laws covering concerts should be sorted out, says CoghlanSenator: Issues arising in the neighbourhood of such events must also be resolvedFri Jul 11 2014 - 01:10
Senators say concert licensing laws need ‘sorting out’Martin Conway (FG) says organisers should not assume ‘it will be all right on the day’Thu Jul 10 2014 - 20:44
Burton urges talks to resolve Brooks concert controversyFianna Fáil accuses Government of sitting on its hands as row rumbled onThu Jul 10 2014 - 13:20
Taoiseach signals review in wake of Garth Brooks debacleFF leader calls for emergency legislation to allow concerts to proceedThu Jul 10 2014 - 01:00
Brendan Howlin signals easing of austerity in October budgetMinister says reducing the Government deficit to below 3 per cent of GDP remains targetThu Jul 10 2014 - 01:00
Seanad defeat for Coalition on ‘gagging clause’ for GPs in free care schemeProf John Crown put forwards amendment to stop State taking ‘awesome level of power’Wed Jul 09 2014 - 21:09
Taoiseach: I’m as disappointed as anybody over BrooksCancellation of Garth Brooks concerts raised in DáilWed Jul 09 2014 - 14:13
Adams challenges Hogan’s suitability to be EU commissionerKenny says any nominee to post must answer questions in European ParliamentWed Jul 09 2014 - 01:02
Burton insists free travel scheme will continueO’Dea says free travel a lifeline for the elderlyWed Jul 09 2014 - 01:01
Burton insists free travel scheme will continueTánaiste steps away from reshuffle talks to assure Dáil that scheme is not in dangerTue Jul 08 2014 - 21:18
Adams questions suitability of Hogan for European roleSinn Féin leader says person given commission job should be subject to Dáil scrutinyTue Jul 08 2014 - 16:34
Byelections expected to be held in late SeptemberAppointment of Phil Hogan as European Commissioner would create a third vacancyTue Jul 08 2014 - 01:06
Former FF minister of state Denis Lyons (78) diesMicheál Martin says former TD a ‘tireless representative’ for Cork communityMon Jul 07 2014 - 17:39
Oireachtas proceedings to be televised live in new channelPublic will be able to watch banking inquiry hearingsSun Jul 06 2014 - 20:13
Ireland giving ‘the two fingers’ to Americans coming hereDenis O’Donovan calls for ‘full and frank’ debate on Irish-US relationshipFri Jul 04 2014 - 01:00
Families with combined income of €100,000 not well-off, says NoonanMinister says Government has no plans for wealth taxFri Jul 04 2014 - 01:00
Rabbitte denies Cabinet ‘squabble’ over property taxFianna Fáil claims FG-Labour split over controversial measureThu Jul 03 2014 - 13:02
Taoiseach denies Cabinet rift on property taxMartin challenges Kenny on Quinn resignationThu Jul 03 2014 - 05:54
Taoiseach insists average metered charge for water will be €240SF TD says people fear charge will be higherThu Jul 03 2014 - 01:00
FG Senator Imelda Henry calls for pub opening on Good FridayClosure belongs to another era, says Sligo senatorThu Jul 03 2014 - 00:44
Taoiseach denies Cabinet split on property taxFF leader challenges Kenny on Quinn resignationWed Jul 02 2014 - 13:17
Removing free travel pass ‘not on the agenda’Minister to review operation of the system by private operatorsWed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Taoiseach denies Government ‘dismissive’ of obese people needing surgeryFF leader says people on waiting list requiring life-saving interventionWed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Taoiseach apologies to families of Roma childrenChild and Family Agency say provision of Act invoked to take children “has and will continue to be” a force for goodTue Jul 01 2014 - 21:58
Taoiseach says same-sex marriage referendum to be held in springGovernment to decide date ‘in due course’, Kenny tells DáilTue Jul 01 2014 - 17:52
Enda Kenny apologises to families of Roma children taken into careTaoiseach, Minister for Justice and Garda acknowledge hurt as Children’s Ombudsman’s report is publishedTue Jul 01 2014 - 17:45
Most complaints by members of the Defence Forces to Ombudsman about promotionIncrease in number of complaints in 2012 compared to previous yearsTue Jul 01 2014 - 01:00
Seanad exchanges over claim Government slow to act on British ‘miscarriages of justice’Questions over files ‘hidden’ by BritainFri Jun 27 2014 - 01:00
Department of Education investigating fruad claims in State construction contractsFF TD says subcontractors ignoring basic terms and conditions for workersFri Jun 27 2014 - 01:00
Up to €53m in sports grants not drawn down, says RingDifficulties for Minister to obtain Government funding for further rounds as a consequenceFri Jun 27 2014 - 01:00
Quinn orders investigation into alleged construction fraudFF TD claims sub-contractors on State contracts using workers drawing social welfareThu Jun 26 2014 - 13:37
