Referendum set for November 10thThe children’s referendum will be held on Saturday, November 10th, the Taoiseach told the Dáil today.Tue Sept 18 2012 - 01:00
Cutbacks in health service regrettable, says GilmoreTÁNAISTE EAMON Gilmore has said he welcomes the Health Service Executive’s commitment to look at those affected by health cutbacks…Sat Sept 01 2012 - 01:00
Power and glory as elusive as ever in five-seat KingdomNobody talks Civil War politics in Kerry any more, but old rivalries remain strongFri Aug 10 2012 - 01:00
Changes to Dublin South unlikely to erase volatilityALL HAS changed, changed utterly, in the one-time Dublin South constituency; reduced to a three-seater with a new name, Dublin…Wed Aug 08 2012 - 01:00
FF faces battle for second seat in former party strongholdREDEFINING BOUNDARIES: Securing two seats in a five-seater would mean Donegal becoming the jewel in Sinn Féin’s electoral crown…Tue Aug 07 2012 - 01:00
Kenny may play key selection role in MayoTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny could find himself adjudicating as Fine Gael leader on candidate selection in his own constituency at the…Mon Aug 06 2012 - 01:00
Ryan ponders run in European electionsGREEN PARTY leader Eamon Ryan is considering contesting the next European Parliament elections in Dublin.Sat Jul 28 2012 - 01:00
FF leader praises reinstated Ó CuívFIANNA FÁIL leader Micheál Martin has praised his former deputy leader, Éamon Ó Cuív, who was recently reappointed to the party…Mon Jul 23 2012 - 01:00
Howlin says ethics framework will be drawn upA LEGISLATIVE framework for ethics in public office is to be drawn up involving all Government departments, Minister for Public…Fri Jul 20 2012 - 01:00
Taoiseach denies HSE chief executive forced outTHE TAOISEACH denied that Health Service Executive chief executive Cathal Magee had been forced to resign.Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
IMF proposals for 'medium term'Suggestions from the IMF about child benefit and medical card cuts were “not specific recommendations” for next year’s budget…Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Wallace critical of former colleaguesINDEPENDENT WEXFORD TD Mick Wallace has criticised some of his former colleagues in the Dáil technical group over their attitude…Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Gaeltacht Bill prompts Dáil walkoutAll Opposition TDs walked out of the Dail this morning in protest at the Gaeltacht Bill.Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Recession leading to increase in suicide rates, says HalliganTHE ECONOMIC recession is leading to increased suicide rates, Independent Waterford TD John Halligan told the Dáil.Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
Drug-taking cited as factor in concert disorderDRUG-TAKING among those attending last Saturday’s concert in the Phoenix Park had contributed to disorder, Minister for Justice…Thu Jul 12 2012 - 01:00
Kenny rules out extra budget for healthTHE TAOISEACH has ruled out the introduction of a supplementary budget to provide increased funding for the health services.Thu Jul 12 2012 - 01:00
Gilmore backs Reilly over debtTánaiste Eamon Gilmore said he has confidence in Minister for Health James Reilly and accepted the statement made to the Dáil…Thu Jul 12 2012 - 01:00
Kenny says Minister told him debt will be paidTHE TAOISEACH has said that the Minister for Health has told him that an outstanding business debt will be paid.Wed Jul 11 2012 - 01:00
Kenny 'will not be pressurised' on gay marriage positionTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny has refused to say if he supports same-sex marriage.Wed Jul 11 2012 - 01:00
Patients underdosed with flu vaccineThe underdosing of some patients with influenza vaccine last year was mainly caused by incorrect measuring instructions given…Tue Jul 10 2012 - 01:00
Remembering the Irish who died in servicePRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins laid a wreath at a commemorative plaque in Collins Barracks, Dublin, yesterday, in remembrance of…Mon Jul 09 2012 - 01:00
Banks not to be believed, says NoonanTHE BIGGEST problem facing banks is credibility, Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said.Fri Jul 06 2012 - 01:00
Noonan seeks bank resolution by OctoberMINISTER FOR Finance Michael Noonan has said he would like to see a resolution of Ireland’s banking debt by the end of October…Fri Jul 06 2012 - 01:00
Building local authority houses would 'not make social or economic sense'DIVERTING SCARCE capital resources into a new local authority house-building programme would not make economic or social sense…Fri Jul 06 2012 - 01:00
Minister accuses Daly of 'brass neck' on expensesSOCIALIST PARTY TD Clare Daly was told she had “a brass neck” during exchanges with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform…Thu Jul 05 2012 - 01:00
Taoiseach denies false estimates for healthA CLAIM by the Fianna Fáil leader that the “books were cooked” to give a dishonest Department of Health estimate was rejected…Thu Jul 05 2012 - 01:00
Sharp Dáil exchanges over bond saleThe National Treasury Management Agency sold bonds this morning at a 1Thu Jul 05 2012 - 01:00
Media mergers legislation a priority, says MinisterMINISTER FOR Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton said he is anxious to push ahead with the legislation covering media…Wed Jul 04 2012 - 01:00
Kenny dismisses Martin PRSI query as a 'little game'THE TAOISEACH dismissed as a “little game” questions from the Fianna Fáil leader on a possible increase in PRSI in the December…Wed Jul 04 2012 - 01:00
Kenny rejects FF health budget claimTaoiseach Enda Kenny has strongly denied a claim by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin that the Government’s health estimate for…Wed Jul 04 2012 - 01:00
Campaign to help ex-Defence Forces staff in troubleA FUNDRAISING drive for former members of the Defence Forces experiencing difficulties was launched by Chief of Staff Lieut Gen…Tue Jul 03 2012 - 01:00
Kenny silent on PRSI increasesThe Taoiseach has refused to be drawn on an increase in PRSI in the next budget which has been mooted by the Minister for Social…Tue Jul 03 2012 - 01:00
FF call for planning inquiry dismissedA FIANNA FÁIL demand for an inquiry into planning in Waterford has been rejected amid angry Dáil exchanges.Fri Jun 29 2012 - 01:00
Banks' treatment of firms criticisedPEOPLE ARE not reporting the banks to the Credit Review Office because of the reputation of the former in past times, Mattie …Fri Jun 29 2012 - 01:00
Kenny targets debt crisis at summitTaoiseach Enda Kenny travels to Brussels this morning for a two-day summit with EU leaders.Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
End of mortgage supplement will hit 'low-income families'THE GOVERNMENT’S decision to phase out mortgage interest supplement will affect low-income families, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál…Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Kenny insists case for growth made at EU levelTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny has insisted that the Government has repeatedly made the case at European level for growth, jobs and an …Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Deenihan denies plan to dismantle cultural institutionsTHE MINISTER for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has denied “some recent commentary” suggesting he is planning to effectively…Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Flood management fund of €44.5m availableThe allocation for schemes addressing flood problems this year is €44Thu Jun 28 2012 - 01:00
Kenny defends comments on EuropeThe Taoiseach has today defended his comments on Europe in today's Irish Times following criticism by Sinn Féin leader Gerry …Wed Jun 27 2012 - 01:00
School uniform prices 'a racket'Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn has called on parents to revolt against the price of school uniforms as claims were made …Wed Jun 27 2012 - 01:00
Taoiseach rejects claim of Government 'incoherence'THE TAOISEACH has rejected a claim by the Fianna Fáil leader that there has been a “significant burst of incoherence” from the…Wed Jun 27 2012 - 01:00
Kenny's Europe strategy criticisedTaoiseach Enda Kenny has been warned the “timid approach” of the Government in dealing with the EU fiscal crisis “must stop…Tue Jun 26 2012 - 01:00
Gilmore warns of exorbitant claims as cap to be placed on rent allowancesTHE TÁNAISTE has warned private landlords that the Government will not pay them exorbitant rent allowances.Fri Jun 22 2012 - 01:00
Children died in care while 'there was so much partying going on'DÁIL SKETCH: IT WAS a sombre Opposition Leaders’ Questions yesterday.Fri Jun 22 2012 - 01:00
Government will resist 'fire sale' of 25% in Aer LingusTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny has said the Government will not be “shoved into a fire sale” of its 25 per cent Aer Lingus share following…Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
Children's referendum pledgedTánaiste Eamon Gilmore has confirmed a referendum on the rights of children will take place in the autumn.Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
Shatter claims frustration at pace of investigation into AngloTHE MINISTER for Justice says he shares the impatience of many people at the pace of investigations into possible criminal behaviour…Thu Jun 21 2012 - 01:00
Private health coverage 'down 2%'MINISTER FOR Health James Reilly said there had been a “modest” reduction in the number of people covered by private health insurance…Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
Coalition yet to decide on taking property tax from wagesTHE TAOISEACH has refused to be drawn on reports that the incoming property tax will be deducted from PAYE workers’ wages.Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
