Quinn denies rumours of plan to run for FFFormer Republic of Ireland soccer international Mr Niall Quinn has rejected speculation that he will run for Fianna Fáil in the…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Target for UN aid to be met, says AhernThe Government has made "a firm decision" to meet United Nations overseas development aid (ODA) targets by 2007, the Taoiseach…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Paramilitaries will not define future - AhernFianna Fáil will not "abdicate" its responsibility to uphold the democratic values of its republicanism, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Minister says North deal could be done in weeksThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Dermot Ahern, has expressed cautious optimism that an agreement to restore Northern Ireland…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Ahern to play down prospects of SF coalitionThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, is expected to play down the possibility of a coalition between Fianna Fail and Sinn Féin after the …Sat Oct 16 2004 - 01:00
Hotels say move on child pub ban is not enoughThe Government's decision yesterday to relax the ban on children being in pubs after 9 p.mFri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Ahern plans to open more embassiesThe number of Irish embassies could be increased substantially over the next few years, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr …Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta directors opt to return watchesFour of the five former Aer Rianta directors presented with €9,000 Cartier watches as parting gifts from the semi-state company…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
North deal by Christmas if DUP agreesThe restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive could happen before Christmas if progress can be made in talks…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Scallon says establishment had 'stamped' on her election effortsDana reaction: Former MEP Ms Dana Rosemary Scallon has accused the major political parties of "stamping" on her efforts to win…Sat Oct 02 2004 - 01:00
Five new junior ministers take up positionsMinisters of State: Five new Ministers of State, including Cavan/Monaghan TD Mr Brendan Smith and Clare TD Mr Tony Killeen, …Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
Harney bets family silver on making Health a launch pad for PDs to win seatsHealth: During her political career stretching back to the 1970s, the Progressive Democrat leader and Tánaiste, Mary Harney, …Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
Call for Minister to ban certain types of fireworksThe Government should immediately ban the import of some types of fireworks which cause disturbances in town and cities in the…Tue Sept 28 2004 - 01:00
Tanaiste may get health post in reshuffleMembers of the Cabinet are set to learn their fates tomorrow from the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, ahead of the reshuffle to be announced…Mon Sept 27 2004 - 01:00
Kenny says he would honour deal with GreensFine Gael would honour a pre-election deal to share power with the Green Party even if the smaller party's seats were not needed…Sat Sept 25 2004 - 01:00
Ryan nomination in balance as Green leaders have doubtsHopes of a presidential election nomination for Green Party TD Mr Eamon Ryan are on a knife-edge in advance of his party's national…Sat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00
Labour support for Ryan likely despite mixed viewsRyan campaign: Green Party TD Mr Eamon Ryan should have enough signatures from Labour Party TDs and senators to secure him a…Sat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00
Rabbitte warns not to question his judgmentLabour Party leader Pat Rabbitte warned National Executive Council members yesterday not to question his judgment about the party…Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
Higgins says TDs, senators lacked courageFormer Labour Cabinet minister Mr Michael DFri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
New financial limits in place for electionThe presidential election, if one is called, will be governed by new donation and spending limits, the Standards in Public Office…Thu Sept 16 2004 - 01:00
McAleese says she has energy for second termPresident Mary McAleese, who launched her campaign to be re-elected yesterday, said she has the necessary energy and enthusiasm…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Green Party TDs propose Ryan as candidateThe Green Party Parliamentary Party yesterday unanimously decided to propose Dublin South TD Mr Eamon Ryan to the party's National…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
President to seek active support of Fine GaelFine Gael will be asked to provide election experts to fill places on the President's campaign team, following Mrs McAleese's…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
TD's bid still to receive approval of Green Party National CouncilThe Green Party's National Council should have endorsed Mr Eamon Ryan's bid to seek a presidential election nomination before…Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
Ryan may struggle to get nominationsGreen Party bid for presidency: Green Party TD Mr Eamon Ryan faces a major battle in his bid to secure 20 Oireachtas nominations…Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
Fianna Fail and PDs promise to improve servicesFianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats will seek to implement outstanding Programme for Government commitments urgently on…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
FF plans major organisational revampA major internal reorganisation of Fianna Fáil is to be carried out over the next few months, following complaints at the parliamentary…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
FF told to help society's weakestMajor improvements in social services have been made over the last seven years, and efforts must now be targeted on those who…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Ahern hints at rethink on child pub banThe Government is prepared to accept a "sensible compromise" to cope with difficulties caused by the 9 p.mTue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach rules out 'spending spree' to win votesThe Taoiseach has signalled that the Government will spend more on the poor and will give tax cuts to benefit the lower paid, …Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
FF must be better organised, Taoiseach warnsFianna Fáil's organisation must improve dramatically in the run-up to the next general election, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, bluntly…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Rabbitte says FF will use taxpayers' money to 'buy' electionFianna Fáil will use taxpayers' money "without scruple" to buy the next general election, the Labour Party leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte…Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
Few staff expected to respond to transfer deadlineWith the second deadline for civil servants to opt to transfer out of Dublin passing next Wednesday, there are already fears …Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
FF and PDs to hold strategy meetingsFianna Fáil TDs and the Progressive Democrats will today hold separate meetings to lay out their strategies for the coming political…Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
'Socially caring' strategy ahead, says TaoiseachThe Government will respond to the anger voiced by voters in the local elections over the A&E hospital crisis, disability…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
Ahern warns talks in Kent are crucialHopes for the restoration of Northern Ireland's political institutions will be dashed until 2006 if progress is not made in talks…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
McDaid says OCI should be more democraticThe Government should use its financial muscle to force the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) to become a more democratic organisation…Tue Aug 31 2004 - 01:00
Labour to decide on presidencyFormer Minister Mr Michael D Higgins has said the Labour Party will not decide until next month if it will contest the presidential…Mon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00
Shops urged to give receiptsShops should be forced to offer a receipt with every sale, Fine Gael TD Mr Phil Hogan has said.Mon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00
Review of pub ban on children a possibilityThe Government may consider changes to the laws banning children from pubs after 9 p.mMon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00
Rights body yet to decide on Garda inspectorateThe chairman of the Irish Human Rights Commission (HRC), Dr Maurice Manning, said last night it would not be deciding its position…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
NIB's conduct 'outrageous', says HarneyNational Irish Bank executives criticised by High Court inspectors should never again hold jobs in the Irish financial services…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
More public sector workers to qualify for decentralisationLocal authority staff, teachers, and health workers living in the capital will be able to apply for some of the 10,000 State …Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Decentralisation will not affect services - reportThe quality of the State's services to the public will not suffer as a result of the Government's programme to decentralise 10…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Incineration firm executive joins EPAA senior executive from a toxic waste incineration company planning to build two plants in Co Cork and Co Meath has been appointed…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Far-right leader praises result of citizenship pollSouth Africa's far-right political leader, Mr Eugene Terreblanche, has strongly applauded Irish voters for supporting last month…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Cabinet defers decision on new Chief JusticeThe Cabinet has put off making a final decision on selecting the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court until its meeting next…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Cabinet to debate cut in fees for tribunal lawyersLawyers working on the existing tribunals of inquiry, such as the Mahon tribunal, could have their fees cut under a Government…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Ireland should seek economic portfolio in Europe, says ByrneThe Government should try to win one of the European Commission's key economic positions rather than seeking the agriculture …Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta warns it could face EUR500m repaymentAer Rianta could be forced immediately by international banks to pay back nearly €500 million worth of loans and bonds, the company…Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00
