FF TDs say Dempsey's Bill could bring in domestic rates `by stealth'A significant number of Fianna Fail TDs and senators, already angry that they are to be denied pay to sit on local authorities…Fri Jun 22 2001 - 01:00
Ahern supports joint bid for soccer eventThe Government is prepared to launch a joint bid for the 2012 European soccer championships alongside Scotland, the Taoiseach…Thu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
Irish success a model for Scots, says TaoiseachThe success of the Irish economy provided an example and a market for Scotland, the Taoiseach told the Scottish Parliament in…Thu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
Challenge to new fuel plant at Sellafield plannedThe Government is to challenge a new Sellafield nuclear fuel reprocessing plant before an international arbitration tribunal, …Thu Jun 14 2001 - 01:00
Amendments to give parties share of extra £5m in State fundingThe State's political parties would share an extra £5 million annually in State funding under two major Government proposals. …Tue Jun 12 2001 - 01:00
O Cuiv defends his right to say No to treatyThe Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Eamon O Cuiv, has sharply attacked "the Establishment", including…Tue Jun 12 2001 - 01:00
O Cuiv position secure despite fury at No voteThe position of the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Eamon O Cuiv, will not be threatened by the Taoiseach…Mon Jun 11 2001 - 01:00
Yes side is stunned and baffled by voters' decisionThe rejection of the Nice Treaty by voters left the Government and the Yes campaign stunned and in search of explanations, while…Sat Jun 09 2001 - 01:00
Sunday count could leave hurlers on the ditchClare and Tipperary's clash in tomorrow's Munster Hurling Semi-Final will fascinate legions of GAA fans, but few will watch with…Sat Jun 02 2001 - 01:00
Former minister not permitted to correct his 1989 Dail statementFormer Minister for Health Dr Rory O'Hanlon, who told TDs in 1989 that Irish haemophiliacs had not contracted AIDS or HIV from…Sat Jun 02 2001 - 01:00
RTE to reveal salaries paid to top presentersFor years, RTE has guarded information about the salaries paid to its top presenters in the manner in which the Vatican once …Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
Strong backing from TDs and senators for £50 increase in TV licencePolitical Reporter RTE's long-running campaign for a £50 television licence fee increase has been strongly supported by backbench…Wed May 30 2001 - 01:00
Losses to tourism `could be cut by half'The losses suffered by the tourism industry from the foot-and-mouth crisis could be down to £225 million - half the figure originally…Tue May 29 2001 - 01:00
Deadline for deal on dual mandate ban for TDsThe Government has only weeks to reach a deal with the four Independent TDs over legislation banning TDs from local authority…Tue May 29 2001 - 01:00
Cabinet meets in Kerry to highlight end of controlsThe Cabinet will meet in Killarney today in an effort to convey the message that the State is open again to tourists following…Mon May 28 2001 - 01:00
Centre for American Studies to be set upThe Government has decided to honour the contribution made by former US president Mr Bill Clinton to the Northern Ireland peace…Wed May 23 2001 - 01:00
Clinton urges all to finish work of peaceFormer United States president Mr Bill Clinton early today issued a heartfelt plea to all involved in the Northern Ireland peace…Wed May 23 2001 - 01:00
Board to answer concerns over hospitalOfficials from North-Eastern Health Board and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, are to make a surprise appearance later…Wed May 23 2001 - 01:00
Peace and prosperity go hand in hand, says ClintonPeace and prosperity on the island of Ireland have gone hand in hand over recent years, former US president Mr Bill Clinton said…Tue May 22 2001 - 01:00
Clinton earns about £100,000 for Dublin speechThe former US president, Mr Bill Clinton, speaking with just a few notes to an invited audience in Trinity College Dublin, earned…Tue May 22 2001 - 01:00
Taoiseach warns renegotiation on Nice is ruled outThe rest of the European Union will refuse to grant Ireland any changes to the Nice Treaty if voters refuse to ratify it in the…Sat May 19 2001 - 01:00
Campaign for Yes vote on Nice a `deception'The Government's campaign for a Yes vote in the Nice Treaty referendum is "a cruel and dishonest deception", the Socialist Party…Sat May 19 2001 - 01:00
Treaty will reduce Irish role in decision-making, says RogersThe power of Irish citizens to influence decisions affecting their lives will be "significantly reduced" by the Treaty of Nice…Sat May 19 2001 - 01:00
Politicians defend cardinal after O'Donnell criticism of churchCardinal Desmond Con nell's conduct during the controversy about the Taoiseach's partner, Ms Celia Larkin, has been strongly …Fri May 18 2001 - 01:00
Ahern stresses FF's unique role in Irish growthFianna Fail has made "a unique contribution to the development and strengthening of independent Ireland", the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern…Thu May 17 2001 - 01:00
Ireland does not bow to anyone in EU - TanaisteThe Government's refusal to heed the European Commission's demands for budgetary and tax changes proved that Ireland does not…Thu May 17 2001 - 01:00
List of people invited to reception not releasedThe Government yesterday refused to release the list of names of those invited by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, and his partner, Ms…Wed May 16 2001 - 01:00
Cardinal defends marriage at receptionCardinal Desmond Connell pointedly referred to the Catholic Church's reverence for the family and marriage when he spoke during…Tue May 15 2001 - 01:00
Health services the loser after Ballymascanlon meeting, says MitchellThe State's health services have lost yet again following the Cabinet's "think-in" in Ballymascanlon, Co Louth, yesterday, the…Tue May 15 2001 - 01:00
Larkin stays in the background at reception for cardinalMs Celia Larkin, the Taoiseach's partner, last night stayed in the background at the Dublin Castle reception to honour Cardinal…Tue May 15 2001 - 01:00
Garda inquiry on shooting `would not meet European standards'The internal Garda investigation into the death of Mr John Carthy in Abbeylara would not meet European human rights standards…Tue May 15 2001 - 01:00
1953 aircraft crash inquiry for reviewAn inquiry into the crash of an Aer Lingus aircraft in 1953, which led to a lifetime flying ban against a now deceased pilot, …Fri May 11 2001 - 01:00
Politicians fear cross-Border body, report claimsPoliticians and civil servants in Belfast have been afraid to offer too much freedom to a new body set up to control European…Thu May 10 2001 - 01:00
Minister told to report sooner on Arms TrialThe Minister for Justice, Mr O'Donoghue, has been ordered to speed up the examination of all State papers on the Arms Trial, …Thu May 10 2001 - 01:00
Union to call for a No vote on Nice Treaty, citing neutrality and North-South relationsThe Amalgamated Transport and General Workers' Union, one of the country's biggest unions, has decided to call for a No vote …Tue May 08 2001 - 01:00
Colley `feared phone taps on Cabinet'A former minister, Mr Martin O'Donoghue, has alleged that he was told by a fellow minister, Mr George Colley, that the telephones…Tue May 08 2001 - 01:00
Ahern defends handling of health servicesThe Government's handling of the health service, which will be one of the central issues in the next general election, has been…Mon May 07 2001 - 01:00
Haughey had sought `abject loyalty', says O'MalleyFormer Taoiseach Mr Charles JMon May 07 2001 - 01:00
New rules of conduct proposed for TDsA new Code of Conduct for TDs, recommended by the Dail's Members' Interests' Committee, will not be used to discipline TDs for…Mon May 07 2001 - 01:00
Bankrupt TDs may no longer be forced to resignBankrupt TDs may no longer be forced to resign their seats, if a new code of conduct for deputies is adopted.Mon May 07 2001 - 01:00
Close call for Cowen in accidentMinister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, had a narrow escape yesterday afternoon when he was struck by a motorcyclist as he crossed…Sat May 05 2001 - 01:00
Taoiseach tells TDs to start knocking on doorsDublin Fianna Fail TDs and selected candidates were told this week by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, to increase sharply their profiles…Sat May 05 2001 - 01:00
Ahern assails Opposition's `political football' with amendment on judges' issueThe Cabinet will formally decide next Tuesday to hold three referendums on June 7th following yesterday's abandonment of a fourth…Fri May 04 2001 - 01:00
Gibbons family `hurt' by disputeThe late minister for defence, Mr Jim Gibbons, is the victim of a campaign of character assassination through renewed allegations…Thu May 03 2001 - 01:00
Taoiseach stands by Boyne site purchaseThe Flood tribunal's investigation into the purchase by the State of the Battle of the Boyne site will prove that there was nothing…Wed May 02 2001 - 01:00
1971 papers on use of State money could be releasedKey confidential papers examined by the 1971 Committee of Public Accounts investigation into the use of State monies in the run…Tue May 01 2001 - 01:00
Analysis of stadium costs to be fully independentThe examination of the costs of Stadium Ireland will be completely independent, the Department of Sports, Tourism and Recreation…Sat Apr 21 2001 - 01:00
Martin supports IBTS board members against `personalised attacks'Irish Blood Transfusion Service directors were suffering regrettable "personalised attacks" following the decision to end blood…Sat Apr 14 2001 - 01:00
Erring TDs could be suspended for three months without payTDs found to be in breach of a new Code of Conduct could be suspended for up to three months without pay under a proposal being…Fri Apr 13 2001 - 01:00
Tributes to former Fine Gael deputyTributes were paid yesterday by leading politicians from all parties to the former Wicklow Fine Gael TD, Mr Godfrey Timmins (…Fri Apr 13 2001 - 01:00
