Delegates contradict party policy by applauding Begg's view on pay dealBenchmarking debate: Fine Gael delegates indicated unease with the party's opposition to the benchmarking pay deal by applauding…Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
Not yet in full health, but getting betterMood of delegates: The mood among over 1,000 delegates who attended the Fine Gael national conference in Galway on Saturday…Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
Bruton claims Government has become the 'godfather of rip-off'Taxation debate: Fine Gael has called for a minimum tax rate of 20 per cent on the income of those very wealthy who use the …Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
FG leader opposes plan to set up press councilThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, has attacked the Government's plans for a statutory press council, saying the council will…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Metro seen as vital to avoid traffic chaosDublin faces "limitless" problems with traffic congestion and damage to its international reputation if the Government does not…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Cox and Ahern did not discuss EC seatThe president of the European Parliament, Mr Pat Cox, has said he did not discuss Ireland's seat on the European Commission when…Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
Irish law may not prohibit stem-cell research - AhernThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has said that there are doubts over whether Irish law prohibits embryonic stem-cell research in the …Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
Ahern and Harney dismiss stem-cell plan claimsThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, and the Tánaiste have strongly rejected a claim by a Fianna Fáil backbencher that Ms Harney failed to…Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
Ahern aims to fully implement North accordThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, who will meet the British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, on Friday, said the Irish and British governments…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Harney to back EU stem-cell plan despite FF uneaseThe Government is set to press ahead with its support for EU regulations on stem-cell research despite growing concerns within…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy warns on benchmarking awardsThe Government has warned public servants for the second time in two days that they must deliver productivity improvements before…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Ahern disputes SVP figuresThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has rejected a claim by the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) that hundreds of thousands of children…Mon Nov 24 2003 - 00:00
Patten says fight on terror not just 'good' versus 'evil'The fight against terrorism should not be characterised as a simple conflict between good and evil, the EU commissioner for external…Thu Nov 20 2003 - 00:00
Government calls for EU nuclear treaty to undergo radical reviewThe Government has called for a radical review of the European treaty governing the management and use of nuclear power in the…Tue Nov 18 2003 - 00:00
Ministers at odds over 'fast-track' planningThe Ministers for Justice and Environment are on a collision course over plans to introduce a fast-track planning system for …Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
It's over to you, McCreevy tells his ministerial colleaguesEstimates launch: The Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, sought to distance himself from the increases in Government charges…Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Government has run out of ideas, says BrutonOpposition reaction: The Budget Estimates left scant room for improvements in Government services when pay awards for public…Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
McDowell reforms worry FF backbenchBackbench Fianna Fáil TDs with prisons in their constituencies have called on the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, to rethink…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Government seeks tenders for national conference centreThe Government has moved to seek tenders from private sector investors to build a 2,000-seater National Conference Centre in …Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Steep rise in medical charges signalled in EstimatesSteep increases in charges for healthcare and medicine are expected today when the Government publishes Budget Estimates that…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Courts system review will be open to publicThe chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice has disputed claims that the collapse of a murder trial this week had…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Martin exempts five work areas from smoke banThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, has made a significant climbdown from his much-repeated resistance to any exemptions on the…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
AG to advise on smoking ban lawsThe Government is seeking further advice from the Attorney General, Mr Rory Brady, before finalising regulations to strengthen…Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00
Dart to southside cancelled after ChristmasTens of thousands of DART passengers are facing yet more disruption after Iarnród Éireann confirmed it is to shut down the southside…Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00
FF adjourns ethics inquiry into TDFianna Fáil's internal ethics committee has adjourned its inquiry into the €130,000 tax settlement by the Limerick TD, Mr Michael…Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00
FG propose Internet votingThe Fine Gael leader has called for a serious examination into using the Internet to collect votes in elections.Mon Nov 03 2003 - 00:00
Lower age for voting in local elections, say GreensThe minimum voting age should be reduced to 16 in local elections to pre-empt the onset of cynicism about politics, the Greens…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Parts of report by ESRI lack vision, says BrennanThe Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, has confirmed his reservations about the ESRI review of the National Development Plan…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Health set to secure €500m increase in BudgetThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, is expected to secure an increase of €500 million for his Department for the year ahead. …Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Government urged to accept flaws highlighted by reportOpposition reaction: The main Opposition parties last night called on the Government to accept responsibility for the flaws …Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Fund of €8m to boost Irish mediaRTÉ will be entitled to apply for funding from an €8 million scheme designed to stimulate the production of independent television…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Labour calls for return of Oireachtas investigative powersLabour has called for a constitutional referendum to restore the power of Oireachtas committees to conduct DIRT-style investigations…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Cabinet set to reject principal proposals from ESRIThe Government is set to reject crucial strands of the ESRI review of the National Development Plan after Ministers in the biggest…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Bishops meet Taoiseach on stem-cell researchThe Government has agreed to continue contacts with Catholic hierarchy after a "useful exchange of views" yesterday between the…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
FF ethics body to seek meeting with G.V. WrightFianna Fáil's internal ethics committee is to seek a meeting with Mr G.VThu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Judge reports on Dublin, Monaghan bombingsMr Justice Barron last night delivered his report to the Taoiseach on the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings in which 34 lives…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Government says ESRI report advisoryThe Government has insisted it is under no obligation to accept the recommendations of a new Economic and Social Research Institute…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Labour and Greens oppose plans to regulate pressLabour and the Greens have signalled that they will oppose the Government's plans to regulate the pressThu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Harney adviser dies after accidentThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has paid tribute to her senior policy adviser, Dr Maurice Roche, who died yesterday from head injuries…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Fine Gael opposed to statutory council for the pressFine Gael has said it will oppose moves by the Government to introduce a statutory press councilWed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Opposition critical of policies on crimeThe Opposition strongly criticised the Government after the trial of five men accused of the murder of Kieran Keane was transferred…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Wright under FF pressure to resign whipFianna Fáil is stepping up pressure on the North Dublin TD, Mr G.VSat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Ahern accepts 'difficulties' in keeping tax vetoThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has acknowledged that the Government faces "difficulties" in efforts to retain its veto over taxation…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Dail and Seanad break meets with strong disapprovalThe Government, under strong criticism from Opposition members, last night defended the adjournment of Dáil business for more…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Ahern warns of time limit to restore initiativeThe Taoiseach warned yesterday that only days remained to restore the initiative in the peace process before the Assembly election…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Irish MEPs to address SeanadIrish MEPs are to make presentations on their work to the Seanad for the first time following an invitation from the leader of…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Ahern donates $15,000 to Temple StreetThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, will this morning donate $15,000 (€12,692) to Temple Street Children's Hospital, Dublin.Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Prodi meets Taoiseach on brief visit to DublinPRODI VISIT: The president of the European Commission, Mr Romano Prodi, and the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, held discussions in Dublin…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
FG favours EU military allianceThe Government should join an EU-led military alliance immediately to avoid being burdened with the entire cost of the State'…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Smoking ban regulations readyThe Minister for Health, Mr Martin, will ask the Cabinet today to endorse regulations that will ban smoking in pubs and other…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
