McDowell says Rabbitte engaged in auction politicsTánaiste Michael McDowell has accused Labour leader Pat Rabbitte of engaging in auction politics by proposing to cut the standard…Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
Ahern accepts Moriarty censure on cheques issueTaoiseach Bertie Ahern said yesterday he accepted the view of the Moriarty tribunal that the practice he had engaged in of pre…Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
Politicians pay price for 'cheap publicity'Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has warned his fellow politicians not to court "cheap publicity" by encouraging media intrusion…Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
One year's free pre-school pledgedChildren: Labour's first commitment for change if the party gets into government is a year of free pre- school education for…Mon Feb 12 2007 - 00:00
More pep in the Opposition's step since pollInside Politics: The pressure arising from such a long and exhausting lead-in to the election is taking its toll on politicians…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
More pep in the Opposition's step since pollInside Politics: The pressure arising from such a long and exhausting lead-in to the election is taking its toll on politicians…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Political row over 200 extra language teachersThe announcement that 200 extra language teachers are to be appointed immediately to cope with the number of immigrant children…Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
Three in four voters would now support divorceAn overwhelming majority of Irish people would vote in favour of divorce if a referendum on the issue were held now, according…Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
Gap narrows between alternative coalitionsThe alternative coalitions are polling neck and neck, according to the latest Irish Times /TNS mrbi survey which shows a decline…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
Tax breaks to boost tourism projects in midlandsNew tax breaks for tourism projects in a number of midland counties will be unveiled today under the terms of the Finance Bill…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
State's €35m investment in Media Lab questionedInadequate structures were put in place to monitor the State's investment of €35 million in Media Lab Europe (MLE), which ultimately…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Free health insurance for all children key proposalFree health insurance for all children up to the age of 16 is a key element in the joint health policy published yesterday by…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
New ethics Bill drafted after Ahern payments controversyNew legislation drafted in response to the Bertie Ahern payments controversy of last October is included in the Government's …Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
€300m plan for seafood industryA major review of the Irish seafood industry to be published tomorrow is expected to propose the investment of over €300 million…Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
Harney has consultants and the electorate in her sightsInside Politics: Mary Harney's decision to confront the hospital consultants on the eve of an election is a brave decision, …Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
Remains of victims of Stardust to be exhumedThe bodies of five unidentified victims of the Stardust fire are to be exhumed at St Fintan's cemetery in Sutton, Co Dublin, …Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
No PD support for FG, Labour coalitionTánaiste Michael McDowell has ruled out Progressive Democrat support for a Fine Gael-Labour government after the election and…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
FF should value its heritage - BlaneyFianna Fáil should take pride in its heritage as a true republican party, the newest recruit to the parliamentary party, Niall…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Kenny hits back at critics of immigrant speechFine Gael leader Enda Kenny last night defended his decision to raise immigration as a subject for political debate and said …Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Consul general moves to post with PresidentIreland's consul general in New York, Tim O'Connor, has been appointed as secretary general to President McAleese.Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Greens complain at RTÉ treatment of party leaderA decision by RTÉ not to have the Green Party leader, Trevor Sargent, on either The Late Late Show or Tubridy Tonight before …Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Kenny calls for debate on crime with AhernFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has challenged the Taoiseach to engage in a public debate on crime before the election, which he …Mon Jan 22 2007 - 00:00
Footpath fall claims almost equal expenditure on repairClaims against Dublin's four local authorities for falls on footpaths came to almost €15 million in the five years between 2001…Mon Jan 22 2007 - 00:00
Fine Gael proposes increasing Army officers' retirement ageA Fine Gael government would increase the retirement age for Army officers to 60 because the Defence Forces were being damaged…Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
Rabbitte has to deal effectively with post-election issueInside Politics: Pat Rabbitte's refusal to be drawn on his likely tactics in the event of a hung Dáil has generated a huge amount…Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
Rabbitte criticises handling of Civil ServiceLabour leader Pat Rabbitte has accused the Government of incompetence in dealing with the public service and pledged that in …Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
Fine Gael proposes new law to target 'rip-off' professionalsA proposed tough new law to tackle rip-offs alleged against professionals such as estate agents, dentists, solicitors and insurance…Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
Rabbitte ready to join with FF, claims McDowellIn a vigorous pre-election skirmish yesterday the leaders of the Progressive Democrats and Labour clashed over the credibility…Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
Rabbitte says he wants FF out of officeLabour leader Pat Rabbitte has said he cannot envisage any circumstances in which he would serve in government with Fianna Fáil…Thu Jan 18 2007 - 00:00
Hayes says Taoiseach interfered in hospital siteFine Gael claims it has evidence of political interference by the Taoiseach in the choice of the Mater site on the north side…Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
Fine Gael, PDs launch election billboardsFine Gael and the Progressive Democrats launched rival new billboard campaigns yesterday to promote their respective party positions…Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
Problems in removing head of Special BranchA sensitive file, withheld for 74 years, details how the Fianna Fáil government moved to purge the head of the Garda Special …Tue Jan 02 2007 - 00:00
'Thundering disgrace' led to resignationPresidential crisis: The most sensational political event of 1976 was the resignation of president Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh in late…Sat Dec 30 2006 - 00:00
Cardinal criticised influence of Dublin 'liberals' on public policyChurch-State relations: The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, cardinal William Conway, expressed his displeasure to a …Sat Dec 30 2006 - 00:00
Files show Wilson's 'apocolyptic' option on the NorthInside Politics: It is hard to avoid LP Hartley's dictum that the past is a foreign country, in the context of the newly released…Sat Dec 30 2006 - 00:00
Call for real-time arrivals for buses in DublinDublin Bus should provide a proper display of real-time data about departure and arrival times at bus stops around the capital…Fri Dec 29 2006 - 00:00
British envoy allowed to attend Hillery's inaugurationHillery inauguration: Senior Irish government officials tried to prevent the British ambassador sent to Ireland to replace the…Fri Dec 29 2006 - 00:00
Murder of Ewart Biggs had serious repercussionsAssassination of British ambassador: The murder of the British ambassador to Ireland, Christopher Ewart Biggs, who was blown…Fri Dec 29 2006 - 00:00
Judges boycott McDowell reception over bail commentsMost of the senior judges in the State boycotted a Christmas drinks reception given last night by Minister for Justice Michael…Fri Dec 22 2006 - 00:00
New Bill on digital TV covers services to Irish emigrantsLegislation to cover the operation of digital television and to permit the broadcasting of Irish television services to emigrants…Fri Dec 22 2006 - 00:00
Haughey memorial card sent to thousands of sympathisersThe memorial card for Charles Haughey has been sent out to friends and sympathisers in the same week as the publication of the…Thu Dec 21 2006 - 00:00
Haughey payments 'devalued' quality of a modern democracyThe Moriarty tribunal has found that the late Charles Haughey took payments of €11Wed Dec 20 2006 - 00:00
Taoiseach failed to tackle legacy of Haughey eraPolitical analysis: The Moriarty tribunal's damning indictment of Charles Haughey's behaviour while he was leader of Fianna …Wed Dec 20 2006 - 00:00
Crime and controversy cast shadow over GovernmentInside Politics: The political atmosphere in the last few days before the Dáil adjourned for the Christmas recess was not what…Sat Dec 16 2006 - 00:00
Taoiseach's date with tribunal delayedThe date for the Taoiseach's appearance at the Mahon tribunal, to respond to allegations made by developer Tom Gilmartin about…Sat Dec 16 2006 - 00:00
Taoiseach names Seán Haughey as junior ministerSeán Haughey, son of former taoiseach Charles Haughey and grandson of Seán Lemass, was appointed as Minister of State yesterday…Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Opposition politicians fear spiralin gangland violencePolitical reaction: Opposition politicians expressed their horror at the double murder in Finglas yesterday, with Fine Gael …Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Bishops asked to give views on age of consentCorrespondence obtained by The Irish Times reveals that the Oireachtas Committee on Child Protection wrote to the Bishops' Committee…Mon Dec 11 2006 - 00:00
Underlying Budget issues will have to be tackledInside Politics: Brian Cowen's Budget won't have done Fianna Fáil's chances in the forthcoming election any harm, but its political…Sat Dec 09 2006 - 00:00
Deadline today for voters to get on electoral registerVoters have been reminded that today is the closing date for people to submit their names for inclusion on the electoral register…Sat Dec 09 2006 - 00:00
