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BAI may receive extra  funds from TV licence receipts, Naughten says

BAI may receive extra funds from TV licence receipts, Naughten says

Minister tells Seanad money would go towards broadcasting regulator’s operating expenses

Tue May 23 2017 - 21:12
Taoiseach says  bed shortages will not lead to mental health discharges

Taoiseach says bed shortages will not lead to mental health discharges

HSE says it will close 11 beds in children’s mental health facility in Dublin

Tue May 23 2017 - 20:57
Minister for Justice to publish second Garda reform report shortly

Minister for Justice to publish second Garda reform report shortly

Fitzgerald tells Dáil ‘robust independent oversight’ essential to bringing change in force

Tue May 23 2017 - 20:55
Taoiseach opens Scouting Ireland’s refurbished €1m centre in Dublin

Taoiseach opens Scouting Ireland’s refurbished €1m centre in Dublin

Kenny praises movement’s support for young people

Sat May 20 2017 - 18:25
HSE must comply with requirements in appointing consultants, Dáil told

HSE must comply with requirements in appointing consultants, Dáil told

Fianna Fáil TD raises VHI warning about refusing to pay if specialists not qualified

Thu May 18 2017 - 21:11
Government will give gardaí trade union recognition

Government will give gardaí trade union recognition

Taoiseach Enda Kenny says heads of Bill to deliver on commitment have been approved

Wed May 17 2017 - 21:41
Tusla losing 150 social workers a year, says SF TD

Tusla losing 150 social workers a year, says SF TD

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire outlines details of two teenage deaths

Wed May 17 2017 - 20:00
Bill to end school baptism barrier discriminatory, Bruton says

Bill to end school baptism barrier discriminatory, Bruton says

Minister says legislation from Ruth Coppinger seeks ‘to move us to one type of school’

Tue May 16 2017 - 21:45
Taoiseach claims  TD’s housebuilding suggestion ‘facile’

Taoiseach claims TD’s housebuilding suggestion ‘facile’

Independent TD Joan Collins calls for public housing scheme involving 50,000 units

Tue May 16 2017 - 20:41
Active engagement between Ireland and UK has  disappeared, claims FF leader

Active engagement between Ireland and UK has disappeared, claims FF leader

Enda Kenny says regular engagement at highest level between Dublin and London

Tue May 16 2017 - 19:40
Barnier says Brexit will come at a cost but ‘we are where we are’

Barnier says Brexit will come at a cost but ‘we are where we are’

Brexit chief negotiator pledges full EU support for Ireland

Thu May 11 2017 - 20:23
Comptroller sorry for error that led to Garda commissioner criticism

Comptroller sorry for error that led to Garda commissioner criticism

PAC mix-up over signature in accounts saw Nóirín O’Sullivan accused of dishonesty

Thu May 11 2017 - 13:55
Tag Roscrea burglary ‘scumbags’  for life - Michael Healy-Rae

Tag Roscrea burglary ‘scumbags’ for life - Michael Healy-Rae

TD raises weekend attack on Jimmy Campion (94) and his wife Maura (87) at home

Wed May 10 2017 - 20:39
Seanad adjourned amid  FF-SF row over Garda Commissioner

Seanad adjourned amid FF-SF row over Garda Commissioner

Diarmuid Wilson (FF) claims SF ‘colleagues’ in IRA removed gardaí by murdering them

Wed May 10 2017 - 17:09
Kenny defends commissioner but says ‘all not well’ in Garda

Kenny defends commissioner but says ‘all not well’ in Garda

Taoiseach under Dáil pressure on financial irregularities in Templemore college

Wed May 10 2017 - 14:17
Taoiseach had ‘neck’ to go on Canadian Darkness into Light walk, says Senator

Taoiseach had ‘neck’ to go on Canadian Darkness into Light walk, says Senator

Joan Freeman strongly criticises cutback in mental health funding

Tue May 09 2017 - 20:57
Testimony of Nóirín O’Sullivan to Dáil committee contradicted

Testimony of Nóirín O’Sullivan to Dáil committee contradicted

Garda official says a meeting, which commissioner called brief, lasted for two hours

Tue May 09 2017 - 15:13
Six TDs refuse to stand for Dáil prayer and reflection

Six TDs refuse to stand for Dáil prayer and reflection

Ceann Comhairle ignores protest by TDs calling for separation of church and State

Tue May 09 2017 - 14:43
Varadkar camp claims momentum in FG leadership race

Varadkar camp claims momentum in FG leadership race

Coveney warns party of dangers of divisions with formal contest set to begin ‘before summer break’

Sun May 07 2017 - 20:56
Harold’s Cross stadium price secret due to ‘market sensitivities’

Harold’s Cross stadium price secret due to ‘market sensitivities’

Minister says deal with Department of Education conducted transparently

Sun May 07 2017 - 18:48
Varadkar not so ‘arrogant’ to offer Kenny Brexit adviser role

Varadkar not so ‘arrogant’ to offer Kenny Brexit adviser role

Minister refuses to say whether Taoiseach would be given job if he stands down

Sun May 07 2017 - 14:58
Flanagan refuses to disclose Saudi Arabia vote despite Alliance call

Flanagan refuses to disclose Saudi Arabia vote despite Alliance call

Saudi Arabia appointed to major international body that monitors women’s rights

Thu May 04 2017 - 18:43
Abortion referendum should be held ‘as early as possible’, says  Tánaiste

Abortion referendum should be held ‘as early as possible’, says Tánaiste

‘We have a very, very bad history when it comes to women’s reproductive rights’

Thu May 04 2017 - 13:10
Adams challenges Government on NI status in Brexit talks

Adams challenges Government on NI status in Brexit talks

Sinn Féin leader criticises lack of consultation with Dáil as Bruton cites EU duties

Wed May 03 2017 - 20:20
Harris reiterates maternity hospital will be independent

Harris reiterates maternity hospital will be independent

‘Discredited order’ such as Sisters of Charity should have no input at facility, says Smith

Wed May 03 2017 - 17:00
Dáil split on  prayer proposal  to  add 30 seconds of  reflection

Dáil split on prayer proposal to add 30 seconds of reflection

Ireland and UK only European parliaments to start business with prayer - Joan Collins

Tue May 02 2017 - 23:17
Arts Council updating core policy objectives, Dáil told

Arts Council updating core policy objectives, Dáil told

Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys says council to publish 10-year strategy in coming months

Tue May 02 2017 - 21:25

Maternity hospital will have full clinical independence – Kenny

Taoiseach tells Dáil Sisters of Charity will not have board majority

Tue May 02 2017 - 15:01
Howlin says new site may be needed for maternity hospital

Howlin says new site may be needed for maternity hospital

Proposed hospital has to be free of any specific religious ethos, says Micheál Martin

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 20:54
Micheál Martin renews attack on Sinn Féin and rules out coalition

Micheál Martin renews attack on Sinn Féin and rules out coalition

Fianna Fáil leader says many appalling IRA stories still to emerge

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 16:21
Houseboat residents ‘concerned’ over possible rise in costs

Houseboat residents ‘concerned’ over possible rise in costs

Senator Lynn Ruane seeks amendment to Heritage Bill to allay canal users’ worries

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
Donohoe sees €500m in unallocated spending next year

Donohoe sees €500m in unallocated spending next year

Minister warns ‘careful choices’ will have to be made

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
Automated online childcare supports to start early next year, Dáil told

Automated online childcare supports to start early next year, Dáil told

Tánaiste Fitzgerald responds as Labour leader raises problems with IT system

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
Enda Kenny welcomes UK  commitment to ‘constructive’ Brexit

Enda Kenny welcomes UK commitment to ‘constructive’ Brexit

Taoiseach says Ireland will encourage calm UK-EU approach to exit negotiations

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40
Water deal a ‘victory for sensible politics’, says Coveney

Water deal a ‘victory for sensible politics’, says Coveney

Fianna Fáil’s Barry Cowen estimates 92 per cent of households will not pay for water

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40
Jan O’Sullivan describes ‘profound failure of governance’ within Garda

Jan O’Sullivan describes ‘profound failure of governance’ within Garda

Previous government right to be concerned about Garda tapes, says former minister

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40
Commissioner must go in best interests of Garda, says Sinn Féin

Commissioner must go in best interests of Garda, says Sinn Féin

Mary Lou McDonald introduces party motion to remove Nóirín O’Sullivan from office

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40
Cystic fibrosis patients to be given access to ‘ground-breaking’ drugs

Cystic fibrosis patients to be given access to ‘ground-breaking’ drugs

Minister for Health annouces end to protracted talks with manufacturer Vertex

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:39
Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin Senators clash over  North politics

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin Senators clash over North politics

Ned O’Sullivan says Northern Ireland must not see the return of direct British rule

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 22:01
Longtime political interference damaging Garda Síochána, says Tánaiste

Longtime political interference damaging Garda Síochána, says Tánaiste

Jim O’Callaghan: A blemish on our justice system that 14,700 wrongful convictions not overturned

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 21:57
Taoiseach defends Attorney General’s role in Callinan  controversy

Taoiseach defends Attorney General’s role in Callinan controversy

Enda Kenny backs Máire Whelan’s actions in run-up to former Garda chief’s resignation

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 16:05
Harris expected to back Coveney in FG leadership contest

Harris expected to back Coveney in FG leadership contest

‘Simon will back Simon. They’ll wait for the right time for it to have maximum impact’

Sun Apr 09 2017 - 18:04
Brother’s autism led to Minister for Health’s political career

Brother’s autism led to Minister for Health’s political career

Simon Harris and his brother Adam discuss autism awareness in radio interview

Sun Apr 09 2017 - 13:33
Government accepts Bill to reduce waiting time for divorce

Government accepts Bill to reduce waiting time for divorce

Separated couples are currently required to live apart for fours years out of preceding five

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 19:12
Ahern warns against ‘sectarian’ Border poll as Brexit talks begin

Ahern warns against ‘sectarian’ Border poll as Brexit talks begin

Former taoiseach welcomes ‘more conciliatory’ tone of recent times

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 18:17
Varadkar rounds on Fianna Fáil in water controversy

Varadkar rounds on Fianna Fáil in water controversy

Minister claims party ‘once proud to stand up for things’ is afraid of Solidarity PBP and SF

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 14:45
FG not bound by water report and talk of election ‘rubbish’, says Varadkar

FG not bound by water report and talk of election ‘rubbish’, says Varadkar

Minister seeks to ‘congratulate’ Paul Murphy TD for role in determining FF stance

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 14:00
Bertie Ahern:  Ireland is entitled to  negotiate with UK on Brexit

Bertie Ahern: Ireland is entitled to negotiate with UK on Brexit

The former taoiseach said Britons were “deluding themselves” on trade after withdrawal from the EU

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 12:44
Impact of ivy on tree growth survey too expensive, Seanad told

Impact of ivy on tree growth survey too expensive, Seanad told

FF Senator raises ‘burdensome’ problem of wild ivy attaching itself to trees

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 21:10
Bruton aware of ‘concerns’ about agency dealing with abuse survivors

Bruton aware of ‘concerns’ about agency dealing with abuse survivors

Minister tells Dáil Caranua has a difficult job to do

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 20:28
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