Shatter apologises to Garda whistleblowersOpposition says apology ‘too little, too late’ and Minister for Justice should goThu Mar 27 2014 - 01:08
Shatter has ‘tragic flaw of arrogance’, says NorrisSenators express concern about Garda taping of telephone callsThu Mar 27 2014 - 01:01
Shatter says ‘never intention to cause upset’ to whistleblowersMinister concedes he misled the Dail on the issueWed Mar 26 2014 - 17:05
Criminals should pay the financial cost of their crimes, Independent TD tells DáilGovernment promises legislation to assist crime victimsWed Mar 26 2014 - 01:01
Taoiseach rules out asking Minister for Justice to resignKenny says Shatter probably ‘most reforming’ Minister in 50 yearsWed Mar 26 2014 - 01:00
Applicants with visible tattoos cannot make their mark on the Defence Forces, Dáil toldMinister for Defence says tattoos above the shirt collar prohibitedTue Mar 25 2014 - 22:34
Kenny: I will not ask Shatter to resignShatter ‘most reforming Minister for Justice in the past 50 years’Tue Mar 25 2014 - 17:29
Dublin’s upbeat assessment of banks ‘at odds with ECB’, says FF finance spokesmanExchange comes as Moody’s cautious report on Irish banking sector hits shares in Bank of IrelandMon Mar 24 2014 - 22:25
Dublin’s upbeat assessment of banks ‘at odds with ECB’FF says Frankfurt concerned despite recent assessmentsMon Mar 24 2014 - 17:01
Battle lines drawn in Euro elections as FF pick candidates for Midlands-North WestPat the Cope Gallagher and Thomas Byrne chosen to contest sprawling four-seaterTue Mar 18 2014 - 01:00
Deenihan launches website giving free global access to State’s cultural treasures in USCollections from museums, libraries, galleries, archives and theatres to be includedMon Mar 17 2014 - 01:00
Sharp exchanges as Norris calls for resignation of Shatter and Garda CommissonerWe ‘cannot have this type of corrupt government’Thu Mar 13 2014 - 22:01
Shatter accused of burying points issueMartin says Garda whistleblowers isolated and underminedThu Mar 13 2014 - 01:01
Shatter to give Garda report on penalty points to CabinetTaoiseach says some of the recommendations will require legislationWed Mar 12 2014 - 13:31
Tánaiste reveals Flannery to resign from philanthropy forumFianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin calls on former FG strategist and Rehab chief to appear before PACWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Post office network must continue to modernise, says RabbitteMinister repeats that there is no Government plan to close post officesWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
Flannery steps down from philanthropy bodyNoonan and Gilmore say ex-FG strategist has questions to answer at Public Accounts CommitteeTue Mar 11 2014 - 17:09
Tánaiste calls on Fine Gael strategist to attend Rehab hearingsGilmore says pay of senior Rehab executives should be made publicFri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00
Senator criticises lack of progress in ending domestic violence against womenLabour’s O’Keeffe asks what the response would be if it were abused menFri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00
Tánaiste calls on Flannery to agree to PAC hearing requestFG strategist was in Leinster House, but declined to attend PACThu Mar 06 2014 - 12:14
FG TD calls for counselling and psychotherapy services to be regulatedDepartment of Health committed to extending existing legislation, Dáil toldThu Mar 06 2014 - 01:01
Households to know water charges before May local elections, says TaoiseachFianna Fáil leader critical of delay in publishing Irish Water’s business modelThu Mar 06 2014 - 01:00
Minister accused of ‘sleeveenism’ over abolition of diet schemeScheme provided allowance for special foods such as those for coeliacsWed Mar 05 2014 - 16:17
Kenny says scale of water charges to be known before electionsMartin critical of delay in publishing business model for Irish WaterWed Mar 05 2014 - 13:20
Fianna Fáil leader challenges Government to say what it means by tax cutsMicheál Martin says families feeling pressure on disposable income and Government’s claim to have left this alone was completely untrueWed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00
Burton calls for the introduction of ‘living wage’ when economy improvesMinister to publish proposals for occupational pension schemeWed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00
White Paper on universal health insurance within weeks, says TaoiseachFF leader Micheál Martin warns about cost to consumersWed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00
Kenny insists decision on UHI not being put offWhite Paper will be published in the next couple of weeks Taoiseach insistsTue Mar 04 2014 - 15:54
Upbeat FG delegates express strong support for Kenny and ShatterConcern expressed at ardfheis about health services and lack of jobs for young peopleMon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Full disclosure on income in charity sector desirable, says KennyCall for Fine Gael strategist Flannery to attend PAC Rehab hearingMon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Noonan says Government considering ‘third viable bank’Minister for Finance tells FG ardfheis his job is to ensure tax system is jobs friendlySat Mar 01 2014 - 19:19
Taoiseach calls for openness with PACTaoiseach pressed over committee request for Frank Flannery pension disclosureSat Mar 01 2014 - 16:23
Health and Social Protection departments should have computerised link, says FG TDOlivia Mitchell says safety issue must be addressedFri Feb 28 2014 - 01:01
Fine Gael challenged to implement pledge on upward-only rent reviewsSeanad’s approval of Feargal Quinn’s Bill to abolish the practice gives FG ‘an opportunity to make good on its promise’Fri Feb 28 2014 - 01:00
Gilmore says White Paper on health insurance ‘in the not too distant future’FF claims minimal progress made on its introductionThu Feb 27 2014 - 22:13
Shatter had ‘no knowledge’ of Garda claims of sex harassmentConfidential Recipient’s behaviour a ’surprise and a mystery’ to Minister for JusticeThu Feb 27 2014 - 11:43
Taoiseach defends Shatter’s version of events in Garda controversyRenewed Opposition calls for immediate commission of inquiryThu Feb 27 2014 - 01:00
‘Fault on both sides’ by Garda whistleblower and investigation team - ShatterMcCabe was ‘not directed but invited’ to engage with inquiry, says MinisterThu Feb 27 2014 - 01:00
Government defeated in Seanad vote on upward-only rent reviewsFive Taoiseach’s nominees vote against the GovernmentThu Feb 27 2014 - 01:00
Boyd Barrett calls for investigation into 1973 baby deathBoyd Barrett claims gardaí did not properly investigate the caseWed Feb 26 2014 - 21:46
Government defeated in Seanad vote on upward-only rent reviewsIndependent Senator’s Bill passes narrowlyWed Feb 26 2014 - 17:07
Wallace lets fly at Shatter in heated Dáil debateIndependent TD asks how Fine Gael can stand over claim it is the party of law and orderWed Feb 26 2014 - 14:23
Alan Shatter attacks Fianna Fáil over Garda allegationsMinister denies misleading Dáil over claimsWed Feb 26 2014 - 13:45
Quinn says 20 secondary schools being built to meet rise in student numbersEducation Minister also considering training of teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathsWed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00
Kenny does not rule out commission of investigation into McCabe allegationsTaoiseach says inquiry into claims of Garda misconduct will go ahead if recommended by barrister Seán GuerinWed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00
Quinn says scheme under way to replace prefabricated school buildingsMinister urged by Fine Gael TD Seán Kyne to end prefab ‘scourge’Wed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00
Supports to be strengthened for those leaving State care1093 young adults received aftercare support at end of December last yearTue Feb 25 2014 - 21:59
Investigation will be held if required - KennyA commission of investigation to examine alleged garda misconduct will be set up if recommended by the barrister appointed to examine the issueTue Feb 25 2014 - 16:42
Strong support for Shatter among Fine Gael and Labour backbenchersTDs want Minister to resolve any confusionsurrounding whistleblower controversies soonTue Feb 25 2014 - 01:01
Green Party to contest all constituencies in European electionsRyan says Irish effort will be part of Green campaign throughout EuropeTue Feb 25 2014 - 01:01
