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Transfers will be crucial in wide open race for Áras

ANALYSIS: While the controversy over David Norris’s remarks on paedophilia seems not to have affected his rating, a poor showing…

Wed Jul 20 2011 - 01:00

Labour TD attacks Hogan's plan for smaller Dáil

ELECTORAL AREAS: PLANS BY Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan to cut the number of TDs by between six and 13 have been roundly…

Fri Jul 01 2011 - 01:00

Big changes in seats and constituency boundaries inevitable

ANALYSIS: Population surge and Government plan to cut TD numbers will drive major adjustments

Fri Jul 01 2011 - 01:00

TD numbers may be cut by 14

The number of TDs in the Dáil will be cut by between six and 14 under the terms of reference issued to a new constituency commission…

Thu Jun 30 2011 - 01:00

Coalition to unveil plan to cut TD numbers

THE GOVERNMENT will tomorrow reveal its plans to reduce the number of TDs at the next election and sweeping changes in constituency…

Wed Jun 29 2011 - 01:00

Noonan says bailout fund could last to end of 2013

IRELAND MAY not have to go back to the market to borrow money until the end of 2013, Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has …

Mon Jun 27 2011 - 01:00

FF and FG tribal split traced back to 12th century

THERE ARE real tribal differences between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil that date back hundreds of years before the foundation of…

Mon Jun 27 2011 - 01:00

FG fears all-out internal war over presidential runner

INSIDE POLITICS: The potential for reopening old wounds in Fine Gael is there with different factions backing contenders

Sat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00

Taoiseach says there will be no income tax increases in budget

TAOISEACH ENDA Kenny has firmly ruled out any increase in income tax in December’s budget.

Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00

Cabinet press chief steps down

GOVERNMENT PRESS secretary Eoghan Ó Neachtain presided over his final press conference at the Department of An Taoiseach yesterday…

Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00

Senior judges could face €50,000 cut

IT IS expected that the Republic’s senior judges will face pay cuts of about €50,000 a year if the referendum to reduce their…

Thu Jun 16 2011 - 01:00

Referendum to tie judges' pay cuts to those of public servants

PAY CUTS for judges will be tied to any reductions that apply to public servants and politicians, under the terms of a constitutional…

Thu Jun 16 2011 - 01:00

Too soon for last word on Lenihan's handling of crisis

INSIDE POLITICS: When Ireland has left the EU-IMF programme it will be possible to assess Brian Lenihan’s tenure in finance…

Sat Jun 11 2011 - 01:00

Lenihan remembered for contribution to politics

A book of condolences opened this afternoon at the constituency office of former minister for finance Brian Lenihan, who died…

Sat Jun 11 2011 - 01:00

Lenihan remembered for unique contribution to politics

BRIAN LENIHAN, a key figure in Irish politics at a time of national crisis, has died age 52 from pancreatic cancer.

Sat Jun 11 2011 - 01:00

Judge me on deeds not headlines, says Norris

SENATOR DAVID Norris has appealed to people to judge his suitability for the presidency on the basis of views he has expressed…

Fri Jun 10 2011 - 01:00

Norris makes appeal to be assessed on his current views

SENATOR DAVID Norris has attempted to defuse the latest controversy surrounding his presidential bid by saying he will not be…

Fri Jun 10 2011 - 01:00

President leads tributes to author of Just Society

DECLAN COSTELLO, who has died after a long illness aged 84, was a leading figure in the creation of the modern Fine Gael party…

Tue Jun 07 2011 - 01:00

Government shows signs of lacking nerve for task

INSIDE POLITICS: The recent squabbling between Coalition parties over hard decisions did not inspire confidence

Sat Jun 04 2011 - 01:00

Kenny warns Ministers to think before they speak

TAOISEACH ENDA Kenny told his Ministers at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting to be more careful about what they said in public on the…

Wed Jun 01 2011 - 01:00

Flashing the ash: a hurley that might have its uses

WIELDING A hurley presented to him by Taoiseach Enda Kenny, President Obama issued a humorous warning to his opponents in Congress…

Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00

Former taoiseach Garret FitzGerald is laid to rest after State funeral

FORMER TAOISEACH Garret FitzGerald, one of the greatest politicians in the State’s history, was laid to rest at Shanganagh Cemetery…

Mon May 23 2011 - 01:00

It is fitting Queen should visit as FitzGerald bowed out

INSIDE POLITICS: Garret FitzGerald did more than any leader in the State’s history to build bridges between Ireland and Britain…

Sat May 21 2011 - 01:00

Government Buildings staff applaud royal visitors

QUEEN ELIZABETH made a courtesy call on Taoiseach Enda Kenny at Government Buildings yesterday on the second day of her State…

Thu May 19 2011 - 01:00

Kenny thanked for 'warm welcome'

DAVID CAMERON: BRITISH PRIME minister David Cameron has described the state visit of Queen Elizabeth to Ireland as “hugely successful…

Thu May 19 2011 - 01:00

Cameron arrives for official visit

British prime minister David Cameron has described the state visit of Queen Elizabeth to Ireland as "hugely successful and very…

Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00

Taoiseach praises 'symbolism beyond words'

IN A moving ceremony on the first day of her state visit, Queen Elizabeth laid a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance in memory…

Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00

Like it or not, common good requires sacrifices of all

INSIDE POLITICS: The Taoiseach’s welcome ability to lift spirits took a hit with the pension levy and Morgan Kelly’s warning…

Sat May 14 2011 - 01:00

Law reform to help homeowners

Changes in the bankruptcy laws to help people in difficulty with their mortgages will be published as soon as possible, the Department…

Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00

Homeowners in mortgage difficulties to be helped by law reform

CHANGES IN the bankruptcy laws to help people in difficulty with their mortgages will be published as soon as possible, the Department…

Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00

Taoiseach says he will look at costs in pensions industry

FUNDS LEVY: TAOISEACH ENDA Kenny has defended the imposition of the pension fund levy, but offered to examine alternative ways…

Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00

Interest rate likely to be off agenda for now - Creighton

A REDUCTION in Ireland’s interest rate from the EU-IMF deal is unlikely to happen at next week’s meeting of EU finance ministers…

Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00

Bruton says 'finder's fee' plan will be well-managed

THE GOVERNMENT’S incentivised job-creation scheme will be tightly managed and will not involve “giving money away”, according…

Fri May 06 2011 - 01:00

Taoiseach relishing life in Coalition pressure cooker

INTERVIEW: Enda Kenny is staying in touch with the people he governs and their message to him is loud and clear: sort it out

Thu May 05 2011 - 01:00

Government set to offer 'finder's fee' of €3,000 to job creators

THE IRISH diaspora will be asked to participate in a novel job creation initiative that will involve financial rewards for people…

Thu May 05 2011 - 01:00

Seanad election result may give FF hope for future

INSIDE POLITICS: Martin must follow Kenny’s example by rebuilding organisation and restoring party members’ morale

Sat Apr 30 2011 - 01:00

File on Callely's phone expenses sent to DPP

EXPENSES CLAIMS for mobile phones made by former Fianna Fáil senator Ivor Callely have been referred to the Director of Public…

Fri Apr 29 2011 - 01:00

Fianna Fáil on course to beat Seanad election expectations

FIANNA FÁIL is on course for a better-than-expected performance in the Seanad election which is due to finish today.

Fri Apr 29 2011 - 01:00

Callely report sent to DPP

Expenses claims for mobile phones made by former Fianna Fáil senator Ivor Callely have been referred to the Director of Public…

Fri Apr 29 2011 - 01:00

Pension woe of our judges not inspiring popular pity

ANALYSIS: The spectacle of judges fretting about tax on their pensions has irked the Government parties

Thu Apr 28 2011 - 01:00

Politicians oppose deal on judges' pensions

POLITICIANS OF all the major parties have expressed strong opposition to any special deal to ease the tax burden on judges’ pensions…

Thu Apr 28 2011 - 01:00

The counts: cultural and educational panel

SEANAD ÉIREANN is composed of 60 members

Wed Apr 27 2011 - 01:00

Healthy showing by Fianna Fáil as Seanad count begins

EARLY INDICATIONS from the Seanad election count were that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will succeed in getting a number…

Wed Apr 27 2011 - 01:00

Dáil special sitting planned for Europe Day

A SPECIAL sitting of the Dáil will take place on Europe Day, May 9th, as part of the Government’s efforts to re-engage fully …

Mon Apr 25 2011 - 01:00

Cheerleaders of boom among harshest Nyberg critics

INSIDE POLITICS: Well-publicised errors of judgment are failing to halt some of those calling for ‘guilty’ to be named and shamed…

Sat Apr 23 2011 - 01:00

Money from asset sale may create jobs, says Howlin

THE PROCEEDS generated by the sale of any State assets may be used in job-creation schemes, according to Minister for Public …

Fri Apr 22 2011 - 01:00

Coalition at one on core proposals by McCarthy

ANALYSIS: State disposal of some assets and close review of pay levels within operational arms has been generally endorsed by…

Thu Apr 21 2011 - 01:00

Kenny pledges referendum to strengthen Dáil investigations

TAOISEACH ENDA Kenny has promised a referendum to allow the Dáil to conduct fact-finding inquiries

Wed Apr 20 2011 - 01:00

Gilmore and Patterson discuss Queen's visit

THE VISIT of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth next month would represent “a wonderful moment” for Ireland and Britain, Secretary of …

Tue Apr 19 2011 - 01:00

Any mature look back at 1916 must honour Redmond

The murderers of Ronan Kerr follow a perverted logic that requires us to examine 1916 in an honest fashion

Sat Apr 16 2011 - 01:00
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