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Rabbitte calls for cap on doctors' fees

Labour leader Pat Rabbitte has demanded that doctors' fees be capped.

Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00

Kenny describes PPARS as a financial disaster

PPARS, the human resources information system for the health service, is a financial disaster, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny claimed…

Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00

€12m allotted to Irish emigrant groups

The Government was this year allocating €12 million for the Irish community abroad, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern…

Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00

More beds promised for public patients

Up to 1,000 private beds are to be freed up for public patients, Minister for Health Mary Harney told the Dáil.

Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00

'A man of panache and unique style'

Two Fianna Fáil dynasties merged yesterday in a final farewell to Niall Andrews

Sat Oct 21 2006 - 01:00

President at removal of Niall Andrews

President Mary McAleese led the mourners at the removal of the remains of Niall Andrews in Dublin yesterday.

Fri Oct 20 2006 - 01:00

McDowell committed to social services inspectorate

Tánaiste Michael McDowell reiterated Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's commitment to introduce a social services inspectorate to ensure…

Fri Oct 20 2006 - 01:00

Taoiseach hopes SF will help end policing dispute

Dail Report: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said he welcomed indications from Sinn Féin of a willingness to see the matter of recognition…

Thu Oct 19 2006 - 01:00

Kenny suggests nursing homes 'watchdog'

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny suggested setting up a new agency to ensure proper standards in nursing homes.

Thu Oct 19 2006 - 01:00

FG seeks tests for crash drivers

A Fine Gael Private Member's Bill has proposed mandatory breath testing of drivers involved in serious road traffic accidents…

Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00

Higher energy costs could affect business, Kenny

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny warned that the escalating cost of energy could force companies out of the Republic.

Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00

Taoiseach says NI process still on course

The essential elements of the St Andrews Agreement were commitments by the DUP to powersharing and Sinn Féin to accept and support…

Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00

Local FF still at odds over Blaney in Donegal

As a senior Fianna Fáil Minister publicly endorsed Niall Blaney's admission to the party at the weekend, the row between sections…

Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00

Banks paid €6 million for cash escorts

The banks paid the State €6

Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00

Minister awaits report on Congo massacre in 1960

Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea revealed that he is still awaiting a report on the accuracy of the Army's version of what happened…

Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00

Dail approves the sending of 150 troops to Lebanon

The Dáil has approved a motion to send 150 troops to serve in Lebanon by the end of the month.

Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:00

Kenny claims millions wasted on PPARS

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has claimed millions of euro have been wasted on a HSE computer system while there were difficulties…

Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:00

Mandatory pensions still an option - Brennan

The Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Seamus Brennan, said he had not ruled out the introduction of mandatory private pension…

Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00

Gregory calls for extension of Cab to stem rising drug tide

Independent TD Tony Gregory called for an extension of the Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) to deal with drug trafficking.

Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00

State pledge on 'green' electricity

The Government is committed to producing 30 per cent of electricity by renewable energy by 2020, Minister for Marine and Natural…

Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00

Taoiseach rules out selling State's shares in Aer Lingus

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern ruled out the Government selling its shares in Aer Lingus

Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00

Prisoners to get postal votes under new Roche legislation

Prisoners are to have postal votes under legislation introduced by Minister for the Environment Dick Roche.

Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00

Cowen denies tribunals Bill is being fast-tracked

Minister for Finance Brian Cowen rejected a claim by Labour's Brendan Howlin that the Government was fast-tracking planned legislation…

Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00

Ahern to considerelderly housing scheme

Minister of State for the Environment Noel Ahern did not rule out a scheme to encourage people living alone to move to smaller…

Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00

Dublin houses affordable, says Ahern

People can still afford to buy houses in Dublin, Minister of State for the Environment Noel Ahern insisted.

Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00

£50,000 not put in joint account, says Taoiseach

Dail Report: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern referred to the break-up of his marriage when pressed by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny to …

Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00

Manchester event 'was not organised as a fundraiser'

Apart from the Manchester contributions, no other personal money was raised outside the State, Mr Ahern said in reply to Opposition…

Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00

McDowell defends price of land

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell strongly defended the price paid for land for a new prison in north Dublin

Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00

Conditions in Mountjoy criticised

Parts of Mountjoy Prison were being sprayed twice a week to keep mice and cockroaches at bay, Labour's justice spokesman, Brendan…

Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00

Identity of one of the eight donors revealed

Opposition questions: The identity of Mick Collins, one of the Taoiseach's eight donors, was revealed when Mr Ahern took Opposition…

Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00

Cullen unveils plans for 200 extra buses for Dublin

Dublin Bus is to get funding to provide 100 extra buses between now and next year, with a further 100 coming from the private…

Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00

Cullen and Green TD clash over energy

There were sharp exchanges between Minister for Transport Martin Cullen and the Green Party's Eamonn Ryan on future energy needs…

Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00

'Your personal circumstances are irrelevant'

Joe Higgins: Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins said the Taoiseach should not have brought his personal life into the controversy…

Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00

Alternative will be found if NI deadline not met, says Ahern

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern insisted that alternative arrangements would be made if the November 24th deadline for the restoration…

Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00

Spotlight on the 'Manchester' fee

Enda Kenny Leaders' questions: Bertie Ahern was Minister for Finance when he received €8,000 from a group in Manchester, the…

Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00

Mary Harney

A life in politics

Fri Sept 08 2006 - 01:00

Active policy role for Travellers urged

Glencree summer school: A "peace process" should be launched between the State and minorities, a spokesman for the Travelling…

Mon Aug 28 2006 - 01:00

Loyalists badly treated, says Ervine

Glencree summer school: Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) leader David Ervine claimed yesterday that loyalists in the North were…

Mon Aug 28 2006 - 01:00

Taoiseach accused of hypocrisy on Sinn Féin

DUP MP Gregory Campbell has accused the Taoiseach of hypocrisy in his attitude to excluding Sinn Féin from sharing power with…

Sat Aug 26 2006 - 01:00

Funeral of murdered Mountjoy prisoner

Gary Douch, who was murdered earlier this month in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, was buried in his native north Dublin yesterday.

Wed Aug 23 2006 - 01:00

Row in FG as councillor resigns to run as an Independent

A bitter row has broken out between the Jimmy Harte organisation in Donegal North East and Fine Gael headquarters.

Wed Aug 02 2006 - 01:00

DPP calls for unit to address legal policy issues

The Director of Public Prosecutions, James Hamilton, has called for the setting up of a dedicated legal policy unit within his…

Wed Aug 02 2006 - 01:00

O'Malley urges Government to pay M50 toll for trial period

Progressive Democrats TD Fiona O'Malley has urged the Government to cover the cost of the M50 toll bridge for a week to find …

Wed Aug 02 2006 - 01:00

Donegal report highlights need for education and training

The need for education and training among Donegal's workforce has been stressed by an interdepartmental group set up following…

Fri Jul 28 2006 - 01:00

O'Brien begins campaign in Kerry

Labour begins its campaign to win back a seat in its one-time Kerry North stronghold with the nomination tonight of polltopping…

Thu Jul 27 2006 - 01:00

Blaney family opposes union with FF

The family of the late Neil Blaney is strongly opposing the amalgamation with Fianna Fáil of the independent organisation he …

Tue Jul 25 2006 - 01:00

How hatred of the Irish language turned to love

Fine Gael MEP and Senator Jim Higgins spoke last night of how he hated the Irish language as a student and came to love it and…

Thu Jul 20 2006 - 01:00

Government attitude to child abuse victims criticised

The Government has been criticised by Ombudsman for Children Emily Logan for its attitude to child abuse victims.

Wed Jul 19 2006 - 01:00

McDowell calls for 'middle way' in debate on immigration

MacGill summer school: Minister for Justice Michael McDowell last night called for a more balanced debate on immigration.

Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00

FF looks set to link up with Blaney in Donegal

The way seems set for the amalgamation of Fianna Fáil and the Blaney organisation in Donegal North East if party headquarters…

Mon Jul 17 2006 - 01:00
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