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1916 invitation for North's politicians

Northern politicians will be invited to join Ministers, TDs, the judiciary, diplomats and other dignitaries on the reviewing …

Wed Mar 01 2006 - 00:00

PDs defining Government direction, says McDowell

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell said yesterday it did not really matter whether Bertie Ahern or Enda Kenny would be the…

Sat Feb 25 2006 - 00:00

De Valera discloses November deal with Taoiseach

The Taoiseach yesterday suffered further embarrassment over his recent junior ministerial reshuffle with the disclosure that …

Thu Feb 23 2006 - 00:00

Minister has no problem with Love Ulster parade

The Government has no problem with this weekend's Love Ulster parade in Dublin and hopes it will pass off peacefully, Minister…

Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00

De Valera unhappy at pressure as Ahern meets Haughey

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern fuelled the continuing controversy over his junior ministerial reshuffle yesterday following a meeting…

Sat Feb 18 2006 - 00:00

Call for all killed in Rising to be commemorated

Labour deputy leader Liz McManus has called on the Government to commemorate the policemen, soldiers and civilians who were killed…

Sat Feb 18 2006 - 00:00

FF left wondering whether Bertie is the most devious

Inside Politics: The Taoiseach always manages to create drama, disillusionment and talk of crisis out of his reshuffles, be …

Sat Feb 18 2006 - 00:00

New tendering process for M50 works contract

The National Roads Authority is hoping that more contractors will tender for the job of widening the M50 under its new tendering…

Sat Feb 18 2006 - 00:00

Former Dublin TD Larry McMahon dies aged 78

Larry McMahon, who has died aged 78, served in the Oireachtas for 22 years as a Fine Gael TD and senator

Fri Feb 17 2006 - 00:00

Kenny line on nursing home fees 'incredible', says Harney

Tánaiste Mary Harney has described as "incredible" the approach being adopted by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny to a string of claims…

Mon Feb 13 2006 - 00:00

Rabbite says FF knows it can't win with PDs

The Taoiseach's latest overture to the Labour Party is an acknowledgement that Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats cannot…

Mon Feb 13 2006 - 00:00

Indecision on ministerial jobs betrays deeper malaise

Inside Politics: It is now more than two months since Ivor Callely resigned his junior ministerial post and the Taoiseach has…

Sat Feb 11 2006 - 00:00

Parade to mark Rising's anniversary

A military parade in Dublin on Easter Sunday, April 16th, is planned to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the 1916 Rising.

Thu Feb 09 2006 - 00:00

Taoiseach 'pandering' to Sinn Fein

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has accused the Taoiseach of trying to play down the seriousness of the revelation in the Independent…

Sat Feb 04 2006 - 00:00

Cowen 'timid' in approach to pensions

Opposition : The Opposition parties last night accused Minister for Finance Brian Cowen of timidity in his approach to pensions…

Fri Feb 03 2006 - 00:00

McDowell rounds on Labour over immigration stance

The Labour Party was accused of being "opportunistic, inconsistent, hypocritical, untrustworthy, incompetent, xenophobic and …

Fri Feb 03 2006 - 00:00

FF to interview Galway election candidates

The Fianna Fáil leadership has moved to quell unrest in its Galway West constituency organisation by announcing that the party…

Thu Feb 02 2006 - 00:00

Cowen to give cash bonus to convert SSIA to pension

Minister for Finance Brian Cowen is expected to give people a cash incentive to convert their SSIA savings into pensions in the…

Thu Feb 02 2006 - 00:00

US envoy lobbied over gum tax

US ambassador James Kenny lobbied the Government against the introduction of a tax on chewing gum, Minister for the Environment…

Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00

Massive €40m fishing fraud uncovered

A massive fraud which involved Irish trawler owners secretly landing almost €40 million of illegally caught fish at a Scottish…

Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00

Minister seeks urgent Bord na gCon report

Minister for Sport John O'Donoghue is expecting a report early this week into the sacking of Bord na gCon chief executive, Aidan…

Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00

Committee does not favour new definition of family

The constitutional definition of the family should not be extended to cover unmarried couples, but legal protection should be…

Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00

Parties split on having referendum

Labour, Sinn Féin and the Green Party have come out against the decision of the all-party Oireachtas committee not to recommend…

Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00

Rabbitte's coalition ultimatum could lead to dilemma

The Labour Party has moved into a strong position to get into power after the next election, according to the latest Irish Times…

Sat Jan 21 2006 - 00:00

McDowell urged to consult Garda union on new reserve

A Fianna Fáil TD has called on the Minister for Justice to engage in "full and open consultation" with the Association of Garda…

Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00

Creighton selected as Fine Gael candidate

Dublin City councillor Lucinda Creighton was selected last night as the Fine Gael candidate for the Dublin South-East constituency…

Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00

Wright will not contest election

Dublin North Fianna Fáil TD GV Wright will not be contesting the next general election

Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00

Review of public bodies excluded from FOI Act

The exclusion of a range of public bodies from the remit of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act will be considered by an Oireachtas…

Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00

Harney angers consultants over talks deadline

Minister for Health Mary Harney appears determined to bring the health service to its knees in an "Irish Ferries-style rush" …

Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00

Mitchell wants Dail inquiry into Luas problems

The continuing disclosures about the flaws in the Luas lines should be investigated by an Oireachtas committee to establish precisely…

Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00

New Luas plinths needed - report

Another report on problems with the Luas tracks has come into possession of The Irish Times

Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00

RPA insists Luas is safe despite new call for repairs

The Rail Procurement Agency (RPA) last night insisted the Luas network remained totally safe

Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00

Bridie O'Flaherty, founder member of PDs, dies at 88

The former mayor of Galway, Bridie O'Flaherty, who died yesterday aged 88, was a founder member of the Progressive Democrats …

Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00

Fine Gael TD not to contest next election

Westmeath Fine Gael TD Paul McGrath announced last night that he would not be contesting the next election following a disagreement…

Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00

Referendum sought on random breath-testing

An Oireachtas committee will today call on the Government to consider holding a referendum to permit the introduction of random…

Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00

Congestion feared over Luas work

Dublin commuters living in the areas served by the Luas lines will have to cope with long delays if the tram service is disrupted…

Sat Jan 07 2006 - 00:00

Sargent rejects FG view of Greens

Green Party leader Trevor Sargent hit back yesterday at criticism of his party by the Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny, and offered…

Fri Jan 06 2006 - 00:00

Serious flaws found in sections of Dublin's Luas system

Serious flaws in sections of Dublin's Luas light rail system have been identified in a comprehensive study commissioned by the…

Thu Jan 05 2006 - 00:00

Track problems down the line for Luas

A report has urged repairs to Dublin's Luas lines, writes Stephen Collins , Political Correspondent

Thu Jan 05 2006 - 00:00

Mansergh set to fill Davern's FF seat

The decision of Fianna Fáil TD for Tipperary South, Noel Davern, not to contest the next general election has opened the door…

Wed Jan 04 2006 - 00:00

O'Rourke talks of coalition with Labour

The leader of the Seanad, Mary O'Rourke, yesterday joined in the debate over Fianna Fáil coalition policy after the next election…

Tue Jan 03 2006 - 00:00
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