Extended definition of Government to include working groups criticisedSubmission by Dr Maeve McDonagh, Dean of Law, UCC: Proposed changes to the Cabinet records exemption in the Government's Bill…Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Call for FoI Act changes to be deferredNNI and NUJ: The National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI) has called on the Government to defer its Freedom of Information Bill …Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Ministers criticised over Cheltenham tripsDáil Report: The Taoiseach refused to be drawn on the absence of the Minister for Finance and his Minister of State in Cheltenham…Thu Mar 13 2003 - 00:00
Difficulty over 'proof of age' card admittedThe Minister for Justice admitted there were certain practical difficulties in implementing his proposal requiring proof of age…Thu Mar 13 2003 - 00:00
Ahern dismisses call to snub BushThe Taoiseach rejected a suggestion that he should snub President Bush in the White House tomorrow because of the Iraq crisis…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
McDowell says Murphy 'strayed across the line'DAIL REPORT: The Minister for Justice claimed that the Information Commissioner had "strayed across his self-imposed line" in…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
Taoiseach in his defence says amendments to Act only minorThe Taoiseach defended the amendments to the Freedom of Information Act (FoI) in response to strong criticism from the main Opposition…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
Labour criticises lack of debate on Liberties 'digital hub' projectThe Labour spokesman on communications, marine and natural resources, Mr Tommy Broughan, criticised the manner in which the digital…Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
Martin accepts shortfall in serviceThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, accepted there was not sufficient access to radiotherapy services.Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
Ministers criticised on welfare riseOpposition criticism of ministerial lifestyles drew a sharp rebuke from the Government benches during the resumed debate on the…Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Taoiseach under heavy fire over new jetThe Taoiseach defended the Government's decision to acquire a new jet during heated exchanges with Opposition leaders.Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
When it comes to the State jet, Bertie flies off at a tangentDAIL SKETCH: Would you buy a second-hand jet from this Government? The Government, we know, is to get a new jet, but no decision…Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Kenny challenges McDowell over crimeThe Minister for Justice was sharply attacked by the Fine Gael leader last night.Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Opposition angered by measures in Welfare BillThe Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Ms Coughlan, is to amend the Social Welfare Bill to protect those with personal retirement…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Heated exchanges on pub opening hoursDuring heated exchanges with Fine Gael deputies the Minister for Justice defended his suggestion that local authorities should…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Seanad election system to be reviewedThe composition of the electorates who return the State's 60 senators is to be reviewed by a sub-committee on Seanad reform.Mon Feb 24 2003 - 00:00
Ireland 'sleepwalking' to recessionThe Labour leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte, strongly criticised the Government's economic policies during the resumed debate on the Finance…Fri Feb 21 2003 - 00:00
O'Malley attacks SF's 'links' to IRA in neutrality debateSinn Féin was sharply attacked by two senior Progressive Democrat TDs in the Dáil last night.Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Higher costs blamed for 'uncompetitive' tourismThe Government was accused of damaging the tourism industry during the debate on the Finance Bill, giving effect to the measures…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends communications unitThe Taoiseach insisted that the Government's communications unit was saving the taxpayer about €175,000 annually.Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
Parties in neutrality debateNeutrality proposal: Sinn Féin's Private Members' Bill: The Government has sharply rejected a Sinn Féin Private Members' Bill…Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
Opposition decries handling of Iraqi crisisThere was sustained Opposition criticism of the Government's handling of the Iraqi crisis during a debate on Monday's EU summit…Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
Cowen stresses need for second UN resolutionIrelnd does not wish military action against Iraq without a second UN resolution, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, …Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
TD presses for a more sober image of IrelandA Government backbencher told the Dáil that Ireland should do something about its international image for alcohol abuse.Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Ahern denies abuse claims could reach €1bnThe Taoiseach denied that claims for compensation by those abused in industrial schools could cost as much as €1 billion.Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Ahern refuses to specify reaction to lone US attackThe Taoiseach declined to say what the Government's reaction would be to a unilateral attack on Iraq by the United States and…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
70% of disabled are out of work, Dail toldA household headed by a person with a disability was likely to be living below the poverty line, Labour's spokeswoman on equality…Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Ahern denies any secret deal with churchThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, said the Government, rather than the religious orders, wanted the agreement to compensate those abused…Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Extension of right to vote for Seanad is supportedA proposal to extend voting rights to all third-level graduates in the elections to the Seanad's university panels has been welcomed…Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Oireachtas groups to protect rights on sourcesThe most senior ruling committees of the Oireachtas will appear before a tribunal today to argue that TDs and Senators should…Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Legislation due for clerical abuse inquiry in weeksLegislation covering an investigation of allegations into clerical sex abuse are to be presented to the Cabinet by the Minister…Fri Feb 07 2003 - 00:00
Reporting louts on trains, busesMr Eamon Gilmore (Labour, Dún Laoghaire) suggested the introduction of a freephone number to curb train vandalism.Fri Feb 07 2003 - 00:00
Ahern appeals to farmersThe Taoiseach renewed his appeal to the farming organisations to join the social partnership, adding that they had made a significant…Thu Feb 06 2003 - 00:00
SF vows to oppose terrorism BillSinn Fein TDs signalled their intention to oppose the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill, which was introduced in the…Thu Feb 06 2003 - 00:00
McDowell wants stiffer penalties for membership of illegal organisationsConviction of membership of an illegal organisation is to carry increased penalties, under a Bill introduced by the Minister …Wed Feb 05 2003 - 00:00
Ahern favours May 1st for elections in NorthThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, told the Dáil that he favoured the Northern Assembly elections going ahead in MayWed Feb 05 2003 - 00:00
Cowen defends use of Shannon by US militaryThe Minister for Foreign Affairs has strongly defended the use of Shannon airport by American military aircraft, rejecting calls…Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:00
No ban on TV child adsThe Minister for Communications ruled out banning advertising on television directed at children, saying it was better to have…Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:00
DART claims 90% punctualityIarnrod Éireann has claimed it had more than a 90 per cent punctuality rate in its DART and commuter services last year.Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
Assurance sought that post delay will not reoccurAn Post's delivery of mail is to be monitored by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Ahern, following…Fri Jan 03 2003 - 00:00
Lawlor keen 'to answer all Flood queries'Mr Liam Lawlor has said he looks forward to answering all questions put to him by the Flood tribunal.Tue Dec 31 2002 - 00:00
McDowell backs TDs' privilege on sourcesThe Minister for Justice has supported the view of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) that the Garda should not ask two…Mon Dec 23 2002 - 00:00
Taoiseach confirms contact with Blair on NIThe Taoiseach told the Dáil he had discussed the Northern Ireland situation with the British Prime Minister in recent days.Thu Dec 19 2002 - 00:00
Ahern rules out any part in talks on payThe Taoiseach ruled out personally intervening in the talks on social partnership.Thu Dec 19 2002 - 00:00
Government may group several referendumsThe Taoiseach has indicated that the Government is considering having a number of referendums on the same day.Wed Dec 18 2002 - 00:00
Sharp exchanges over property claimA claim by Mr Ciaran Cuffe (Green Party, Dún Laoghaire), that property developers were influencing Government policy led to sharp…Sat Dec 14 2002 - 00:00
Mother seen prior to transfer - MartinThe mother of the baby in the Monaghan hospital tragedy was seen in the treatment room prior to her transfer to Cavan General…Fri Dec 13 2002 - 00:00
'Annihilation' of old Labour completeThe Labour Party was sharply criticised by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue, during the resumed Budget…Fri Dec 13 2002 - 00:00
Rabbitte,O'Hanlon in tense exchangesThe Ceann Comhairle, Dr Rory O'Hanlon, warned the Labour leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte, he was "sailing very close to the wind" during…Thu Dec 12 2002 - 00:00
