Cowen condemns 'disproportionate' attackMIDDLE EAST: The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, has condemned as "completely disproportionate" the attack by Israeli…Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Government 'privatisation agenda' to be targetedSocialist Party European launch: The Socialist Party TD, Mr Joe Higgins, has claimed that the Government must bear some responsibility…Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
Release of fatal bus accident report postponedDublin Bus has postponed releasing the report into the fatal bus accident at Wellington Quay which claimed five lives after the…Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
First steps to impeach Curtin now expectedThe Government is expected at its meeting tomorrow to take the first steps to initiate an impeachment procedure against Judge…Mon May 17 2004 - 01:00
FG will keep seats in Europe - KennyFine Gael European election launch: The Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, has claimed his party will retain its four seats in…Mon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Election hopefuls set for a gruelling campaignNominations: Nominations close today for the European and local elections on June 11thMon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Brady baffled by posters mysteryThe European election campaign manager for the Dublin Lord Mayor, Mr Royston Brady, has said he has no idea who was behind the…Sat May 15 2004 - 01:00
Ahern says some leaders backing him for EU postThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has suggested for the second time in a week that some EU leaders would back him if he wanted to succeed…Sat May 15 2004 - 01:00
Doubt cast on fixed-price contractsProposed Government measures aimed at reducing the State's exposure to inflation in the price of public building contracts may…Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
McCabe issue unclear - DurkanThe SDLP leader, Mr Mark Durkan, has said he has a "level of sympathy" with the view that people in the Republic would be asked…Thu May 13 2004 - 01:00
McCreevy looks to save on building contractsThe Government has signalled new measures to reduce the State's exposure to inflation in the price of public construction contracts…Thu May 13 2004 - 01:00
FG to support poll on citizen rightsThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, has confirmed that the party will support the Government referendum on citizenship.Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
Ahern says electorate will not punish FFFianna Fáil campaign launch: The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has rejected suggestions that the electorate will punish Fianna Fáil in…Tue May 11 2004 - 01:00
US forces' abuse of Iraqis 'revolting' - AhernThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has described as "revolting" the abuse by US forces of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad…Tue May 11 2004 - 01:00
Parlon defends OPW proceduresThe Minister of State for Finance, Mr Tom Parlon, has insisted that there is no "systematic problem" with procurement procedures…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Flynn expelled from Fianna FailMs Beverly Flynn's career in Fianna Fáil came to an end last night when the party's national executive voted by 81 to 5 to expel…Sat May 08 2004 - 01:00
Greens set out stall on housingThe Greens will demand measures to cap the price of development lands as a non-negotiable condition for their entry into a coalition…Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
Minister dismisses call for his resignationThe Minister of State for Finance, Mr Tom Parlon, has brushed aside a call for his resignation after the publication of a report…Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
McDowell explains circumstances around request for local crime figuresThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, said yesterday that he had been asked at a public meeting to seek Garda crime figures …Thu May 06 2004 - 01:00
Evidence for referendum vague, says commissionThe Human Rights Commission has accused the Government of relying on "vague and anecdotal" evidence to justify the citizenship…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
TDs and Senators claim nearly 14 million expensesMany TDs and Senators are claiming expenses worth up to and more than the equivalent of their annual salaries, according to new…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Delegates reject motionA motion urging the party to introduce a system of directly-elected mayors whenever it returns to government was rejected after…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach backs DempseyThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has attempted to defuse the controversy surrounding the production of Fianna Fáil election literature…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Suffering of NI bomb victims highlightedThe former taoiseach, Mr John Bruton, has said that the suffering of those injured but not killed in bomb attacks should be acknowledged…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Judiciary will have 'significant role' in deciding Curtin's futureThe Minister for Communications, Mr Ahern, has said that the judiciary will have a "very significant role" in deciding the future…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
ASTI leader says teen binge drinking usualThe head of a teachers' union told delegates that it was not unusual for a 16-year-old to drink eight pints of Heineken and four…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
FG to reform tax on purchase of first homeThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, has pledged to abolish stamp duties for first-time home buyers and promised a special tax…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Opposition wants committee to examine referendum proposalThe Government is facing renewed pressure over the citizenship referendum after Fine Gael and Labour moved to seek special hearings…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Ahern to investigate Dempsey election documentThe Minister for Education appeared increasingly isolated last night after the Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil distanced themselves…Sat Apr 24 2004 - 01:00
Bench warrant issued for MEP DoyleA judge has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the Fine Gael MEP Ms Avril Doyle after she failed to appear in court to …Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
Minister alters focus in debate on citizenshipThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has claimed that up to half all non-EU nationals who give birth in Ireland are motivated…Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
Cox to stand for EuropeThe president of the European Parliament, Mr Pat Cox, has confirmed that he will stand in the European election in June.Thu Apr 22 2004 - 01:00
Cigarette industry to challenge advertising banThe Government is facing a legal challenge from the cigarette industry over a new ban on the in-store advertising of tobacco.Thu Apr 22 2004 - 01:00
Delegates urged to forsake bar for election lessonsLocal elections: Labour delegates were in campaign mode as they gathered for their national conference, less than eight weeks…Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Public voting for seats urged in Seanad reformsA committee on Seanad reform is set to tell the Government that the public should be given the right to vote in Seanad elections…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Energy body to move to Ahern's townThe Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Dermot Ahern, has said that Sustainable Energy Ireland will…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Gregory considers designating candidateThe Independent TD, Mr Tony Gregory, is considering whether to designate a candidate to stand in his place in the race for Dublin…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
O'Donnell thwarted previous attempt at pollFianna Fáil sought a referendum on citizenship three years ago but the proposal was shelved after the then PD junior minister…Sat Apr 10 2004 - 01:00
Ahern signals EU to prepare for dealThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has triggered the restart of negotiations on a European constitutional treaty by seeking "constructive…Sat Apr 10 2004 - 01:00
U-turn on Hanly plan discountedThe Minister for Health has denied that the decision to allocate additional staff to the accident and emergency unit at Ennis…Sat Apr 10 2004 - 01:00
Proposal to limit role of councillors is droppedPlanning: The committee dropped proposals in drafts of its report which would have limited the role of councillors in planning…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
State urged to levy windfall gainsTaxation: The State should use taxation or development levies to claw back windfall gains made by developers if their property…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Land cost, planning codes will be probed - HanafinThe Government has signalled a tentative willingness to adopt a call by an Oireachtas committee for a cap on the price of development…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Report urges more council powersLocal authorities: Measures to cap the price of development land would be "almost certain" to pass a constitutional challenge…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Property groups oppose any cap on price of landCapping: Powerful property interests expressed strong opposition to any capping of the value of development land in submissions…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Proposal to charge job-hunters is deniedThe Government has rejected claims by the Labour Party that it is preparing to charge an application fee for people seeking jobs…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Oireachtas body to urge cap on price of zoned landAn influential Oireachtas committee will urge the Government today to endorse a package of measures to fundamentally reform the…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Minister warns of tourists' concerns over pricesThe Minister for Tourism has said that while a record number of visitors are expected to take holidays in Ireland this year there…Mon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
Majority of submissions say e-voting system is flawedAn overwhelming majority of submissions to the Commission on Electronic Voting have said that the Government's €35 million voting…Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
FF faces 'daunting' Euro electionThe Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism has said Fianna Fáil faces major difficulties in its efforts to retain six seats in …Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
