Taoiseach plays down significance of Paisley's refusal to meet AdamsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has downplayed the significance of the Rev Ian Paisley's refusal yesterday to meet Sinn Féin president…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Sellafield decision offers 'little comfort'The decision of a British court to levy an €850,000 fine on the Sellafield nuclear plant offers "little comfort" that the British…Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
FF warned deputies may not run in electionSeveral Fianna Fáil TDs are seriously considering not running in next year's general election because of frustrations with life…Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Taoiseach confident DUP and SF will say yes to deal'I have never given up on the view that Ian Paisley was prepared to bring his party into an inclusive executive'Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Mandatory disqualification of convicted motorists proposedMotorists convicted of dangerous driving should face a mandatory disqualification, while curbs should be created to stop convicted…Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Gay carer payment not a precedent - BrennanThe decision to pay nearly €10,000 to a man refused a social welfare payment to care for his sick gay partner will not create…Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00
'We've survived it,' McDowell tells Ahern at press conferenceTánaiste Michael McDowell told Taoiseach Bertie Ahern that "We've survived it" following the end of yesterday's press conference…Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
PDs in scathing attack on Fine Gael's ethicsThe Progressive Democrats have launched a scathing attack on the ethics record in office of Fine Gael and LabourTue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
SF may call early ardfheis on policingSinn Féin has not ruled out holding a special ardfheis to end its refusal to join the Northern Ireland Policing Board before …Tue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
Two prices given for Taoiseach's houseMr Ahern has now given two different prices for the house he bought off Griffith Avenue in Dublin in 1997 shortly after he became…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Opposition left baffled byactions of PDsOther reaction: The Progressive Democrats' handling of events in Leinster House yesterday has caused astonishment among the …Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Bill for closing tribunals on 'fast track'New legislation governing tribunals of inquiry to be put before the Dáil next week will give the Government power to close the…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Coalition survival in doubt as McDowell stays silentThe survival of the Fianna Fáil/Progressive Democrats coalition remains in doubt following Tánaiste Michael McDowell's refusal…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
PDs 'consider' disclosure on house purchaseThe Progressive Democrats last night said that they were "considering" the disclosure that Taoiseach Bertie Ahern bought his …Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
FG and Labour back reportFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has welcomed the Independent Monitoring Commission's confirmation that the IRA "is continuing to …Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
Letter saying Ahern had bank account in tax haven was forgedForged letter: A letter claiming that Bertie Ahern held a bank account in a tax haven was forged, a leading offshore bank confirmed…Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00
FG and Labour consult on what questions toask TaoiseachFine Gael and Labour are to mount a joint challenge to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today in search of extra information about the …Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Sweetness and light on a day of atonementPerhaps appropriately, given that yesterday was the Jewish holiday of atonement, Yom Kippur, Michael McDowell could not have …Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
FG wants more time to question AhernDáil questions: The Government's refusal to give more time for Mr Ahern to face questioning this week about payments received…Mon Oct 02 2006 - 01:00
Taoiseach has reached secret deal with PDs, says KennyOpposition: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Progressive Democrats leader Michael McDowell have reached "a secret deal" to ensure …Mon Oct 02 2006 - 01:00
Opposition demand for more time to query Ahern disregardedThe Government has refused to bow to Opposition demands to give more time for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to face questioning next…Sat Sept 30 2006 - 01:00
Businessman backs Ahern version of 1994 paymentA leading Irish Manchester-based businessman has supported Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's version of an £8,000 sterling payment that…Sat Sept 30 2006 - 01:00
Sargent talks of 'final chance' for Ahern in DáilGreen Party: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern faces "a final opportunity" to explain three payments he received during 1993 and 1994 next…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
FF anger at Kitt's handling of Dáil exchangesChief whip: Senior Cabinet ministers heavily criticised Government chief whip Tom Kitt privately yesterday, following sharp …Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Pressure on Ahern builds as PDs seek more detailsBertie Ahern's future as Taoiseach is in doubt following the ultimatum from Progressive Democrats leader and Tánaiste Michael…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Guarded welcome but silence from McDowellPD reaction: Progressive Democrat leader Michael McDowell stayed silent last night following Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's explanation…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Rabbitte says explanation demands more answersLabour reaction: Bertie Ahern's explanation of money given to him by businessmen in the early 1990s is "unconvincing" and creates…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Ahern to face Dail questions over €50,000 loan not repaidTaoiseach Bertie Ahern will face a Dáil onslaught today from the Opposition, after he acknowledged last night that he has not…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Greens want ban on donations from businessPolitical parties should be funded entirely by the State and small personal donations, while contributions from business should…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
NESC criticises low-paid migrant job trendImmigrants will not contribute fully to Ireland's economy and society if they are confined to low-paid, unskilled jobs, the top…Fri Sept 22 2006 - 01:00
Concerns at loss of refuse waiversJust three local authorities that have contracted out their entire rubbish collection services to private companies offer concessions…Fri Sept 22 2006 - 01:00
Bradley spells out need forreform of GardaLabour Party meeting: An independent Garda authority must be given a 10-year agenda to reform the culture of An Garda Síochána…Wed Sept 20 2006 - 01:00
Ordinary gardai not against reform of force, party toldLabour Party meeting/Garda reform: Rank-and-file gardaí are ready to embrace major reforms even if the Government, senior officers…Wed Sept 20 2006 - 01:00
Party strategy worries Labour hopefulLabour meeting/election run-up: Fine Gael in Cork has benefited more from the strategy to tie Fine Gael and Labour closely together…Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
Rabbitte looks to heal a 'weak society'Labour meeting: Fianna Fáil's allegations that the Labour Party would wreck the economy if elected next year are not credible…Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
PDs to consider proposal to abolish stamp dutyMajor changes to stamp duty on houses are to be considered today by the Progressive Democrats in a push for new tax cuts after…Mon Sept 18 2006 - 01:00
McDowell to hold talks with media on privacy BillTalks about the scope of the Government's controversial proposed privacy legislation will be held with the media, the Minister…Mon Sept 18 2006 - 01:00
PD appeal to FG voters will fail, says FlanneryElection preparations: Fine Gael's leading election strategist has said that appeals to the party's voters by the new Progressive…Fri Sept 15 2006 - 01:00
PDs promise to remain in power with FFPD conference: The Progressive Democrats will stay in power with Fianna Fáil until the middle of next year to complete the Programme…Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
Need for party unity stressed in addressNational executive: Newly-elected Progressive Democrat leader Michael McDowell emphasises the need for internal unity when he…Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
No need for executive or council assentProcess of electing leader: Michael McDowell will today be crowned leader of the Progressive Democrats following the agreement…Mon Sept 11 2006 - 01:00
Trustee's position in doubt after critical comments on HarneyThe trustees: The position of one of the Progressive Democrats' trustees, Paul MacKay, could be under threat after he yesterday…Mon Sept 11 2006 - 01:00
Blair underlines defiance as he signals his exitBritain: Even in one of the darkest moments of his 10 years in power, Tony Blair could not resist delivering a message of defiance…Fri Sept 08 2006 - 01:00
Blair to quit within a year, but he refuses to set a dateBritish prime minister Tony Blair tried to buy more political breathing space yesterday with a public guarantee that he would…Fri Sept 08 2006 - 01:00
Dublin Fianna Fáil councillor resignsA Fianna Fáil councillor who was denied a place on the party's general election ticket earlier this year has quit his place on…Thu Sept 07 2006 - 01:00
Opposition would threaten prosperity, says AhernThe Opposition parties would threaten the country's hard won economic prosperity if they got elected to government next year, …Tue Sept 05 2006 - 01:00
Leader stresses 10 years of Fianna Fáil unityFF achievements: Fianna Fáil has remained "extraordinarily united" over the last 10 years and will remain so into the general…Tue Sept 05 2006 - 01:00
No cut in fuel taxes despiteglobalincrease in pricesEnergy: Taxes on fuel will not be cut in the budget despite sharp increases in international prices in recent months, Minister…Tue Sept 05 2006 - 01:00
New policy announced in hunt for 'disappeared'Excavations to find the bodies of people murdered and secretly buried by the IRA will only take place in future if there is a…Fri Aug 04 2006 - 01:00
Children face two-year wait for eye careUp to 4,000 children facing a two-year wait for a first appointment with doctors cannot be seen by the State's leading eye hospital…Fri Aug 04 2006 - 01:00
