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Down syndrome may be reclassed as a low-incident disability

Down syndrome may be reclassed as a low-incident disability

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore says council’s advice to education system expected to be published in coming weeks

Fri May 10 2013 - 01:00
More stringent rules on passports for horses on way, Coveney says

More stringent rules on passports for horses on way, Coveney says

Minister discussing tighter equine controls

Wed May 08 2013 - 22:49

Taoiseach says free GP care plan will go ahead

Minister for State could see ‘legal quagmires’ in structure, Dáil told

Wed May 08 2013 - 22:38
Taoiseach insists  free GP care pledge will be honoured

Taoiseach insists free GP care pledge will be honoured

Government ‘fully committed’ to measure to help some 60,000 long-term ill people

Wed May 08 2013 - 17:58
TD calls for referendum on abortion

TD calls for referendum on abortion

‘We cannot continue to brush these cases under the carpet and pretend they are not happening’

Wed May 08 2013 - 06:00
Coveney defends handling of fodder crisis

Coveney defends handling of fodder crisis

Minister says more than 500 calls received so far through early warning system

Wed May 08 2013 - 05:25
Taoiseach reiterates resolve to legislate for X case

Taoiseach reiterates resolve to legislate for X case

Independent TD calls for referendum to extend grounds for abortions

Tue May 07 2013 - 17:32
Bill to pardon war deserters set to pass

Bill to pardon war deserters set to pass

Minister for Justice says Bill follows his apology on State’s behalf

Tue May 07 2013 - 06:03
Hundreds take to their bicycles around the country to help others in need

Hundreds take to their bicycles around the country to help others in need

Record numbers take part in charity cycle

Mon May 06 2013 - 06:00
Judicial selections all made on merit, says Shatter

Judicial selections all made on merit, says Shatter

Activist lawyers frequently engage with political parties of different persuasions

Fri May 03 2013 - 05:52
Feargal Quinn calls for debate ahead of next budget

Feargal Quinn calls for debate ahead of next budget

‘Let us not wait until the budget decisions have been made before discussing these issues,’ says Senator

Fri May 03 2013 - 05:33
Fianna Fáil calls for more investment

Fianna Fáil calls for more investment

Taoiseach says challenge is to deal with confidence in indigenous economy

Thu May 02 2013 - 06:00
Reductions in income limits ‘won’t affect’ most over-70s

Reductions in income limits ‘won’t affect’ most over-70s

Minister of State says maintenance of health services was Government priority in 2013

Thu May 02 2013 - 06:00
Abortion legislation: ‘very important for women of Ireland’, says Labour’s Bacik

Abortion legislation: ‘very important for women of Ireland’, says Labour’s Bacik

Seanad leader confirms ample time available for members to speak on Bill at all stages

Thu May 02 2013 - 06:00
Dáil report: Kenny says abortion legislation is “about saving the lives of women and their unborn babies”

Dáil report: Kenny says abortion legislation is “about saving the lives of women and their unborn babies”

Taoiseach says no new rights will be conferred but legal clarity and certainty will be provided

Wed May 01 2013 - 06:00
Government given food for thought over banker’s pay

Government given food for thought over banker’s pay

Plight of Waterford family contrasts with Boucher’s renumeration package

Fri Apr 26 2013 - 07:48
Barrett proposes Bill on ‘proper supervision’ of banking sector

Barrett proposes Bill on ‘proper supervision’ of banking sector

Senator thanks Brian Hayes for accepting his Private Members’ Bill

Thu Apr 25 2013 - 22:49
Bank  chief Boucher earns ‘more in fortnight than average nurse in  year’

Bank chief Boucher earns ‘more in fortnight than average nurse in year’

Sinn Féin condemns Taoiseach over ‘gentle’ treatment of bankers as workers suffer cuts

Wed Apr 24 2013 - 17:53
Kenny expects ‘substantial contribution’ from bankers

Kenny expects ‘substantial contribution’ from bankers

Government’s failure to challenge remuneration package for Bank of Ireland chief executive criticised

Wed Apr 24 2013 - 11:58
Mullen calls on Minister to attend Seanad to discuss plans for abortion

Mullen calls on Minister to attend Seanad to discuss plans for abortion

“It seems that this issue is being debated everywhere except in this House,’’ he said

Wed Apr 24 2013 - 06:10
Kenny rejects call for fodder task force

Kenny rejects call for fodder task force

Micheál Martin says human cost to farmers over fodder crisis beginning to mount

Wed Apr 24 2013 - 06:00
Bill on abortion may not be passed by summer

Bill on abortion may not be passed by summer

It is a sensitive Bill which requires proper analysis, says Taoiseach

Wed Apr 24 2013 - 06:00
Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement  movement remembered at new exhibition in Dublin

Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement movement remembered at new exhibition in Dublin

10,000 people involved in long campaign

Mon Apr 22 2013 - 21:43
Diamond Innovations to close Dublin plant with loss of 79 jobs

Diamond Innovations to close Dublin plant with loss of 79 jobs

Company has operated in Ireland since 1981

Mon Apr 22 2013 - 21:22
Cigarette industry is ‘evil’,  says  John Crown

Cigarette industry is ‘evil’, says John Crown

Seanad debates Bill on tobacco pricing

Thu Apr 18 2013 - 23:27
Howlin refuses to be drawn on pay cut legislation

Howlin refuses to be drawn on pay cut legislation

Minister accused of putting out ‘black propaganda’ against health workers

Thu Apr 18 2013 - 19:55
FG Senator Colm Burke says private sector must be considered in wake of Croke Park II

FG Senator Colm Burke says private sector must be considered in wake of Croke Park II

David Norris calls ballot an ‘exercise in democracy’

Thu Apr 18 2013 - 07:17
Dáil Sketch: Micheál Martin quick on the draw over Croke Park lottery

Dáil Sketch: Micheál Martin quick on the draw over Croke Park lottery

Labour backbenchers gamble on Howlin pulling off a Houdini act

Thu Apr 18 2013 - 06:00
Garda vetting unit to get 25 extra staff

Garda vetting unit to get 25 extra staff

Staff to be redeployed from Department of Agriculture

Wed Apr 17 2013 - 23:29
Kenny says Coalition united behind Howlin on need for €300m payroll cuts

Kenny says Coalition united behind Howlin on need for €300m payroll cuts

Micheál Martin accuses Government of a lack of transparency

Wed Apr 17 2013 - 22:39
AG wrote to Chief Justice last month on communication issues, Taoiseach reveals

AG wrote to Chief Justice last month on communication issues, Taoiseach reveals

Opposition criticism in Dail of Minister for Justice’s role in row with judiciary

Wed Apr 17 2013 - 07:21
Up to 1,000 couples may seek to adopt children next year, Dail told

Up to 1,000 couples may seek to adopt children next year, Dail told

Fewer children available for inter-country adoption, says Minister

Wed Apr 17 2013 - 06:46
McEntee a formidable adversary for FF

McEntee a formidable adversary for FF

New TD welcomed to the Dáil

Wed Apr 17 2013 - 06:19
Vote to abolish Seanad for September

Vote to abolish Seanad for September

Government unlikely to hold vote in the same month as budget

Mon Apr 08 2013 - 06:00
Database of credit information to be introduced

Database of credit information to be introduced

Minister for Finance says it will help lenders and borrowers

Thu Mar 28 2013 - 20:45
Tribute paid to retiring `Irish Times’ journalist

Tribute paid to retiring `Irish Times’ journalist

Praise for Jimmy Walsh’s accuracy and fairness

Wed Mar 27 2013 - 19:38
Gilmore defends Government’s stance on Cyprus

Gilmore defends Government’s stance on Cyprus

Fianna Fáil leader says Cyprus was `hung out to dry’

Wed Mar 27 2013 - 19:29
Fuel allowance extended due to cold snap

Fuel allowance extended due to cold snap

Government announces one week extension of€20 payment to 410,000 recipients

Wed Mar 27 2013 - 11:13
Taoiseach restates view gardaí should have stayed in Croke Park talks

Taoiseach restates view gardaí should have stayed in Croke Park talks

Fianna Fáil leader claims Garda morale low during sharp Dáil exchange

Tue Mar 26 2013 - 17:06
Sinn Féin says it would repeal property tax in government

Sinn Féin says it would repeal property tax in government

Party to move Dáil Bill in Private Member’s time

Mon Mar 25 2013 - 22:10
Labour TDs round on   chairman for remarks critical of party

Labour TDs round on chairman for remarks critical of party

TD says Keaveney should not lecture those ‘loyal to party and country ’

Mon Mar 25 2013 - 06:01
Minister defends imposition of property charge in unfinished estates

Minister defends imposition of property charge in unfinished estates

Pat Rabbitte says it would be unfair to exempt citizens who should pay

Fri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
MRSA rates at six-year low, Dáil is told

MRSA rates at six-year low, Dáil is told

Row over Minister for Health’s handling of questions

Thu Mar 21 2013 - 06:00
No Rome rule when it comes to Ratoath

No Rome rule when it comes to Ratoath

Byelection canvass centres on Government’s proposals to deal with mortgage arrears

Fri Mar 15 2013 - 00:06
Taoiseach says Central Bank will oversee new strategy for those with mortgage difficulties

Taoiseach says Central Bank will oversee new strategy for those with mortgage difficulties

Enda Kenny defends Government’s record

Wed Mar 13 2013 - 13:15

Minister insists no decision yet made on grants system

Any Cabinet decision changing eligibility for third-level maintenance grants will require legislation, Minister for Education…

Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
Quinn says priority is to jobless teachers

Quinn says priority is to jobless teachers

We are continuing to press the matter with the schools’ boards of management and the unions..

Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00

Minister criticises Garda opt-out

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has repeated his criticism of gardaí for opting out of the Croke Park agreement talks.

Thu Mar 07 2013 - 00:00
Reilly asks VHI to address costs urgently

Reilly asks VHI to address costs urgently

Minister for Health James Reilly has said he has asked the VHI to address its costs as a matter of urgency.

Wed Mar 06 2013 - 00:00

Child benefit rate 'among the highest in Europe'

The Government’s expenditure on child benefit remained among the highest in Europe, Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton…

Wed Mar 06 2013 - 00:00
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