Daily half-hour of PE 'unrealistic', says QuinnMINISTER FOR Education RuairĂ Quinn says schools are unable to provide the 30 minutes a day of physical activity recommended âŠTue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Council to vote on Norris nominationMembers of Wexford County Council will decide today whether to give a nomination to Independent Senator David Norris to run inâŠMon May 09 2011 - 01:00
Wexford County Council to vote on Norris nominationMEMBERS OF Wexford County Council will decide on Monday whether to give a nomination to Independent Senator David Norris to runâŠSat May 07 2011 - 01:00
RTĂ figures show Gerry Ryan hard act to followRTĂ IS struggling to plug the hole left in the 2fm schedule by Gerry Ryanâs sudden death last year, the latest radio listenershipâŠFri May 06 2011 - 01:00
Is it swansong for national anthem when copyright dies?FOR ALMOST 90 years it has been the essential accompaniment to national celebration and sporting victories, but the national âŠThu May 05 2011 - 01:00
Sports event list not to be amendedTOP SPORTING events such as rugbyâs Heineken Cup and the Cheltenham horseracing festival will continue to be available only onâŠWed May 04 2011 - 01:00
3,000 medics out of work as HSE recruits from abroadALMOST 3,000 health professionals across a variety of disciplines are currently out of work, according to official figures.Tue Apr 26 2011 - 01:00
Pension was not disclosed on foot of advice, Norris saysINDEPENDENT SENATOR David Norris has said he did not disclose his lecturerâs pension on the register of interests for OireachtasâŠMon Apr 25 2011 - 01:00
Reilly disposes of his business interests in health sectorMINISTER FOR Health James Reilly is divesting himself of his business interests in the health sector to avoid any potential conflictsâŠSat Apr 16 2011 - 01:00
Some TDs get shirty over DĂĄil dress codeA ROW is brewing over the dress code for TDs, with the traditional parties pushing for stricter rules on what deputies can andâŠFri Apr 15 2011 - 01:00
FĂĄs says no interfering in tender awardSTATE TRAINING agency FĂĄs has said there was no political or other outside interference in the award of work to a leading publicâŠFri Apr 15 2011 - 01:00
Most Senators have other sources of incomeMOST SENATORS earn income from other sources in addition to their Seanad salary, according to the register of membersâ interestsâŠThu Apr 14 2011 - 01:00
Ahern shares his economic wisdom with NigeriansBERTIE AHERN has taken to advising Nigerians on how they can avoid the mistakes made by Ireland and learn lessons from our woesâŠThu Apr 14 2011 - 01:00
Martin announces new Fianna FĂĄil front benchFIANNA FĂIL leader MicheĂĄl Martin has said he expects âconstructive, robust performancesâ from his newly announced, all-male âŠWed Apr 13 2011 - 01:00
28 in public service paid more than âŹ250,000THE TAOISEACH may have capped his salary at âŹ200,000 but there are still 28 people in the public service who are earning moreâŠSat Apr 09 2011 - 01:00
Target for overseas aid spending 'unsustainable'THE LEVEL of Irish overseas aid cannot be increased to UN recommended targets without making big cuts in public spending elsewhereâŠSat Apr 09 2011 - 01:00
Register shows Minister for Finance owns German bondsMINISTER FOR Finance Michael Noonan is an investor in German government bonds as well as share funds focused on China, India âŠSat Apr 09 2011 - 01:00
Main parties welcome visit as SF criticises timingPOLITICAL REACTION: THE ANNOUNCEMENT of Queen Elizabethâs itinerary in Ireland in May has been welcomed by the main politicalâŠFri Apr 08 2011 - 01:00
Major reforms to open up Civil ServiceTHE GOVERNMENT has approved major changes to the way top civil servants are appointed, effectively giving control of the selectionâŠThu Apr 07 2011 - 01:00
No proof Lowry influenced award of licence to Esat, says BrutonFORMER TAOISEACH John Bruton has said there is no proof that the outcome of the competition for the second mobile phone licenceâŠThu Apr 07 2011 - 01:00
Representative body denies culture of misogyny in forceREACTION: THE ORGANISATION representing rank-and-file gardaĂ has denied there is a culture of misogyny in the force and saidâŠWed Apr 06 2011 - 01:00
Campaign to repair State's reputationTHE GOVERNMENT is to launch a major international marketing campaign to repair Irelandâs image and encourage inward investmentâŠMon Apr 04 2011 - 01:00
Top civil servant says 'shine' has gone off Ireland in EUEU COMMISSION: IRELAND NEEDS to re-engage with Europe as part of its efforts to overcome its economic difficulties, the EUâsâŠSat Apr 02 2011 - 01:00
Bondholder 'burning' at main banks ruled outTHE GOVERNMENT has ruled out âburningâ bondholders in the two main banks, Bank of Ireland and AIB, and does not expect to seekâŠFri Apr 01 2011 - 01:00
IDA paying rent of âŹ3.57m on vacant industrial premisesTHE IDA is spending more than âŹ3Thu Mar 31 2011 - 01:00
Cab officers still examining Moriarty report, say gardaĂTHE GARDA has dismissed reports that a major investigation into the financial affairs of Independent TD Michael Lowry is underâŠWed Mar 30 2011 - 01:00
Bruton regrets way award of mobile licence turned outFORMER TAOISEACH John Bruton has expressed disappointment and regret that his governmentâs award of the second mobile phone licenceâŠMon Mar 28 2011 - 01:00
Greens attempt to raise âŹ100,000 to keep party afloat after election woesTHE GREEN PARTY is hoping to raise âŹ100,000 in donations from members and well-wishers to keep the party afloat after its disastrousâŠMon Mar 28 2011 - 01:00
TD did not recall O'Brien meetingPHIL HOGAN: FINE GAEL TD Phil Hogan told the Moriarty tribunal he had no memory of a meeting with Denis OâBrien in mid-OctoberâŠSat Mar 26 2011 - 00:00
Greens meet in wake of election disasterUP TO 300 Green Party members are to meet in Dublin today to review its disastrous election performance and assess options forâŠSat Mar 26 2011 - 00:00
Greens gather in DublinAbout 300 Green Party members are meeting in Dublin today to review its disastrous election performance and assess options forâŠSat Mar 26 2011 - 00:00
Minister decries attacks on Irish judiciaryMINISTER FOR Justice Alan Shatter has intervened in the debate over the Moriarty tribunal report by criticising âunprecedentedâŠSat Mar 26 2011 - 00:00
Sweeping changes proposed in financing of political systemPOLITICAL FUNDING: WIDE-RANGING changes in the way politics is funded and companies governed are recommended in the tribunalâŠThu Mar 24 2011 - 00:00
O'Brien donated to fundraisers for Fine GaelDONATIONS: SIZABLE DONATIONS by businessman Denis OâBrien to Fine Gael fundraising events were underpinned by a desire for secrecyâŠThu Mar 24 2011 - 00:00
Officials and 'systemic failures' in department criticisedCIVIL SERVICE: SIGNIFICANT CRITICISMS of the Department of Communications and individual civil servants are contained in theâŠThu Mar 24 2011 - 00:00
Labour returned O'Brien moneyPOLITICAL DONATIONS: BUSINESSMAN DENIS OâBrien has made substantial political contributions to parties other than Fine GaelâŠThu Mar 24 2011 - 00:00
Mahon tribunal report to be published 'within months'THE OTHER major tribunal set up in the 1990s to investigate payments to politicians is due to report shortlyWed Mar 23 2011 - 00:00
Treasury Holdings planning âŹ300m Dublin supercasinoPROPOSALS FOR a âŹ300 million supercasino on the banks of the river Liffey have been submitted by Treasury Holdings to the DepartmentâŠMon Mar 21 2011 - 00:00
Farewell to 'a wonderful colleague' as journalist and broadcaster Gerald Barry is laid to restBROADCASTER Gerald Barry was the best political correspondent in Irish journalism, loved by everyone who got to know him, mournersâŠSat Mar 19 2011 - 00:00
Report proposes sale of ports and airportsTHE SALE of airports, ports and the two main banks is proposed in a report drawn up by a group of 17 leading business and publicâŠWed Mar 16 2011 - 00:00
The media man: Government press secretary namedFINE GAEL press officer Feargal Purcell is to become the Government press secretary but will not take up the post until laterâŠFri Mar 11 2011 - 00:00
First female Attorney General a 'smart and able advocate'PROFILE MĂIRE WHELAN: THE FIRST female Attorney General in the history of the State is Labourâs financial secretary and a memberâŠThu Mar 10 2011 - 00:00
'Technical group' splits on Kenny voteINDEPENDENTS: THE 19 Independents and the 16 members of the âtechnical groupâ of Independents split in the vote to elect EndaâŠThu Mar 10 2011 - 00:00
Barrett dismisses talk of standoff with KennyCEANN COMHAIRLE: NEW CEANN Comhairle SeĂĄn Barrett has dismissed rumours of a standoff with Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny over âŠThu Mar 10 2011 - 00:00
FF resists move to vacate meeting roomFIANNA FĂIL is resisting attempts by Fine Gael to move the party out of the fifth-floor room where it has held its parliamentaryâŠWed Mar 09 2011 - 00:00
Two Labour TDs voted no to coalitionTWO MEMBERS of the 37-strong Labour parliamentary party voted against going into coalition with Fine Gael, it has emerged.Wed Mar 09 2011 - 00:00
Lenihan gives Ahearne Central Bank board postMINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan has appointed his special economic adviser Dr Alan Ahearne to a âŹ15,000-a-year post on theâŠWed Mar 09 2011 - 00:00
Up to 95% of Labour delegates vote to enter into coalition with Fine GaelLABOUR PARTY SPECIAL CONFERENCE: LABOUR PARTY members have voted overwhelmingly to enter into a coalition government with FineâŠMon Mar 07 2011 - 00:00
Investors in new move to oust yoga guru Quinn as oil firm directorYOGA GURU Tony Quinnâs role as director of an oil company in Central America has come under fresh pressure after 70 shareholdersâŠFri Mar 04 2011 - 00:00
Substitute list placing may not decide Higgins's replacementMEPs : THE SOCIALIST Party said yesterday no decision has been taken as to which of its substitute members would fill Joe HigginsâŠThu Mar 03 2011 - 00:00