Political skill at play in face of unpopular reformsINSIDE POLITICS: Governing in a time of austerity is an enormous challenge for politicians in a democracySat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Government rejects FF call to reinstate ambassador to VaticanThe Government has rejected a call by Fianna Fáil to reinstate a full-time Irish ambassador to the Vatican to coincide with the…Fri Mar 01 2013 - 00:00
FF hypocritical on grants, says KennyThe Government has accused Fianna Fáil of “outrageous hypocrisy” for its criticism of the decision to replace the mobility allowance…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Climate change Bill moves to next stageOutline legislation on climate change has been described as “critically important” for the long-term future of the country by…Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Labour will have to prove it left country a better placeInside Politics: The tensions generated by the current talks on extending the Croke Park agreement have reinforced the cliche…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Coalition anger at tactics used by Garda associationThere is deep anger in Government at the militant tactics adopted by the Garda Representative Association (GRA) in an effort …Fri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
FF cynical shift to aggression could trip up party progressINSIDE POLITICS: The scale of the Government’s achievement in replacing the onerous promissory notes with long-term bonds should…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Kenny and Gilmore reject Bruton view on planned abortion lawTaoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore have rejected the view of former taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton that…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
John Bruton says Government abortion legislation contrary to ConstitutionFormer taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton has created a political headache for his successor, Enda Kenny, by declaring…Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
More Garda station closures unlikely, says ShatterThere are unlikely to be any more Garda station closures in the coming years, according to Minister for Justice Alan Shatter.Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Irish and British join forces in Mali missionIn a hugely symbolic development, Irish and British troops will form a joint contingent in an EU training mission in war-torn…Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Citizens far from inspired by handling of economic crisisANALYSIS: A decisive majority of voters support the Government’s plans to abolish the Seanad, according to the latest Irish …Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
Big rise in support for legislation on abortionFifteen years on and this survey shows radical changes in opinion on the most divisive of issuesMon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Over 70% support X-case legislation on abortionThere is strong public support for the Government’s plan to legislate on abortion, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos …Mon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil just ahead in latest pollFianna Fáil has recovered ground to become the best supported party in the State for the first time since the economic crisis…Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Noonan kept his head when things looked their worstThe scale of the Government’s achievement in winning a meaningful deal on the promissory notes should steady nerves in the Coalition…Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Government rating at lowest since 2011Satisfaction with the Government and the Coalition leaders has dropped to its lowest level since they took office in March 2011…Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
FF enjoys remarkable turnaround in fortunesANALYSIS : The rise in support for FF has coincided with a marginally bigger drop for FGSat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Deal 'eases burden on everybody'The deal on bank debt secured by the Government yesterday "eases the burden on everybody", Minister for Finance Michael Noonan…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Coalition held its nerve when others despairedANALYSIS: The deal on the promissory notes announced by Taoiseach Enda Kenny to a packed Dáil chamber yesterday afternoon represents…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil most popular party, new poll showsFianna Fáil has recovered ground to become the biggest party in the State, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Bank debt deal to cut borrowing by €20bn and ease next budgetA bank debt deal that will reduce the country’s borrowing needs by €20 billion in the coming decade and ease budget pressures…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Debt deal would see IBRC liquidated if agreement secured from FrankfurtLiquidators will be appointed to the Irish Bank Resolution Corp, following the introduction of emergency legislation in the Dáil…Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Kenny under fire for failure to issue full apology to Magdalene womenA political row has erupted over the refusal of Taoiseach Enda Kenny to issue a full apology to the women who spent time in the…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Dáil debating emergency legislation on Anglo liquidationThe Government is on the verge of a deal with the European Central Bank which is expected to ease the terms of the burden of …Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Council at apex of Government draws criticism from Ministers outside the loopThe concentration of power at the apex of Government in the form of the Economic Management Council has caused ripples of discontent…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Scotland Yard and Interpol assist search for stolen paintingsScotland Yard and Interpol are helping the gardaí in an investigation into the theft of three State-owned paintings that were…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Public service pay cuts are test of capacity for reformINSIDE POLITICS: The Coalition is currently engaged in a battle on two fronts, the outcome of which will have a vital bearing…Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach thanks McAleese on his retirement from SeanadTaoiseach Enda Kenny has paid tribute to Martin McAleese who has announced that he is resigning his Seanad seat.Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Martin McAleese requests to resign his seat in SeanadMartin McAleese, husband of the former President, has informed the Government that he wishes to resign his seat in the Seanad…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
McAleese resigns his seat in SeanadMartin McAleese, husband of the former President, has informed the Government that he wishes to resign his seat in the Seanad…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Reilly urged to explain upgradesMinister for Health James Reilly has been urged to brief his Cabinet colleagues today about the decision to upgrade facilities…Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Reilly urged to explain hospital upgradesMinister for Health James Reilly has been urged to brief his Cabinet colleagues today about the decision to upgrade facilities…Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Once again, Conservatives put party before countryINSIDE POLITICS: David Cameron’s pledge to hold a referendum on British membership of the EU in 2017, if he wins the next election…Sat Jan 26 2013 - 00:00
Art inventory taking place after State paintings stolen while in storageAn inventory of all artwork held by the Department of Arts and Heritage is taking place following the disclosure that two paintings…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Debt and public sector deals needed - and loads of jobsINSIDE POLITICS: Routine political jousting resumed when the Dáil returned from its Christmas break during the week but the …Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Moscovici says Irish bid for deal on bank debt has French supportThe Government’s campaign to get a better deal on the bank debt has been boosted by the backing of French finance minister Pierre…Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Cabinet agrees job creation measuresThe Government has signed off on a range of measures designed to boost job creation that will be included in the 2013 Action …Fri Jan 18 2013 - 00:00
Ministers to give Kenny memos on job creation plansAll Ministers have been required to supply a memo to the Taoiseach in advance of today’s special Cabinet meeting on jobs, detailing…Thu Jan 17 2013 - 00:00
Cabinet agrees job creation planThe Government has today agreed on a range of measures designed to boost job creation which will be included in the 2013 Action…Thu Jan 17 2013 - 00:00
Government reverses cut in panic alarm grantThe Government has decided to reverse the cut in a grant for personal panic alarms for sick and elderly people.Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Coalition to seek longer work hours in Croke ParkThe Government is expected to ask staff in parts of the public service to work an additional four hours a fortnight for the same…Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Endless carping at politicians likely to undermine mediaThe abuse heaped on Pat Rabbitte’s head by a variety of commentators because he dared to criticise media standards goes a long…Sat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
Cross-party consensus seems to be emergingANALYSIS: The striking thing about the hearings was the emergence of a strong middle ground across all the Dáil partiesFri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
Church's abortion broadside a challenge to democracyINSIDE POLITICS: The Catholic church appears intent on a confrontation with the democratically elected politicians of this State…Sat Jan 05 2013 - 00:00
Boost to economy as finances better than forecastThe State’s finances are in better shape than expected, with tax revenues higher and spending lower than forecast, according …Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Soup kitchens planning to cater for at least 100 peopleSoup kitchens in the west and midlands will provide Christmas dinners to at least 100 people tomorrow.Mon Dec 24 2012 - 00:00
Kenny's optimism helps dispel the pall of gloomINSIDE POLITICS: Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his Ministers can relax over Christmas having got a second difficult budget through…Sat Dec 22 2012 - 00:00
Taoiseach stresses need for debt dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny has warned that Ireland will have difficulty returning to financial markets unless there is a deal on the…Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00
Companies Bill publishedThe Companies Bill 2012, the largest substantive Bill in the history of the State, has been published by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise…Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00
