FG hopefuls begin battle to replace CushnahanThe battle for Fine Gael nominations for next year's European Parliament election campaign in Munster will begin shortly, following…Thu Sept 25 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach's comments on troops 'improper'IRELAND: The decision by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, to indicate that the Government would send troops to Iraq following the passage…Wed Sept 24 2003 - 01:00
Rabbitte calls for competitive servicesPublic services should be opened to competition to deliver a better service to the public, the Labour Party leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte…Tue Sept 23 2003 - 01:00
Minister to inform Dail on Omagh reportThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has received a copy of an investigation into allegations that senior Garda officers failed…Sat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
Census shows big rise in women with no childrenThe number of women aged between 25 and 34 with no children has increased dramatically since 1996, according to the latest census…Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
Committee to back changes in planning lawsRadical changes in the planning laws, including moves to stop property developers leaving landbanks undeveloped for years, are…Mon Aug 25 2003 - 01:00
'Economic meltdown' warning for north CorkThe north Cork region will suffer an "economic meltdown" from major job cuts at Dairygold co-operative expected to begin later…Mon Aug 25 2003 - 01:00
Concern over proposals to jail gardai who leak detailsOpposition parties and the National Union of Journalists have expressed concern at provisions in legislation to reform the Garda…Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
Government adviser rules out smoking compromiseThe Government's senior medical adviser has ruled out any prospect of compromise with publicans, hoteliers and others opposed…Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
FF debt 'no justification' for donation rule changeFianna Fáil's post-election financial difficulties offer no justification for increasing the amount of money businesses can contribute…Wed Aug 20 2003 - 01:00
Small stores oppose change to retail size capThe Government should be careful about changing the rules governing the size of major shops in its upcoming review, small hardware…Wed Aug 20 2003 - 01:00
Harney wary on VHI saleVoluntary Health Insurance controls too much of the health insurance market for it to be privatised as a single company, the …Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Logo to mark term at EU helm unveiledDuring the presidency, which begins in January, Ireland will guide the final stages of the EU's enlargement into central and …Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Dentists allege victimisation by DepartmentThree orthodontic consultants who gave evidence to an Oireachtas inquiry last year have alleged that they have been victimised…Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Ahern worried about heavy defeat in local electionsFianna Fáil has not carried out recent opinion poll research, the Taoiseach Mr Ahern said yesterday, in response to a newspaper…Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Carbon taxes must not hurt industry, says HarneyCarbon energy taxes will have to be introduced, but not in a way that will damage industry's ability to compete internationally…Sat Jul 26 2003 - 01:00
State pension fund to publish figures todayThe National Pension Reserve Fund investment standards will come under scrutiny today when it reveals its investments in multi…Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
Green TD sells shares in oil firms but has yet to reinvest proceedsMr Ciaran Cuffe, the Green Party TD, has sold shares he owned in six oil exploration companies, though he has not yet reinvested…Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
Smoking ban 'could cost 65,000 jobs'The Government's plan to ban smoking in pubs and restaurants from New Year's Day could cost 65,000 jobs, a newly formed alliance…Tue Jul 22 2003 - 01:00
School where ceiling collapsed is safe-MinisterThe ceiling of a pre-fabricated classroom in a Limerick school collapsed because the wrong nails were used, the Minister for …Fri Jul 18 2003 - 01:00
Lobbying will not hasten school projects - DempseyThe selection of school building projects by the Department of Education will not be influenced by local lobbying, the Minister…Fri Jul 18 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach says Kelly served the State with honourCapt James Kelly, who died yesterday, had "honourably served his country" and believed he had obeyed proper orders from superiors…Thu Jul 17 2003 - 01:00
Agreement with Vietnam gives new adoption hope to couplesHundreds of Irish couples hoping to adopt a child from abroad have been given new hope following an agreement between the Government…Thu Jul 17 2003 - 01:00
Minister wants top executives to hold key airport postsTop executives from multinational companies in Ireland are to be appointed to key positions on the new boards to run Dublin, …Thu Jul 17 2003 - 01:00
Rights to services for disabled urgedThe Government will today face strong pressure to concede demands that disabled people should be able to sue the State if not…Tue Jul 15 2003 - 01:00
Coalition accused of failing on car coverThe Government has implemented just nine of the proposals made by the Motor Insurance Advisory Board to cut insurance costs 15…Tue Jul 15 2003 - 01:00
Pollution cuts may require motor tax riseMajor action, including higher motor taxes, may have to be taken soon if Ireland is to meet European Union pollution targets …Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Constituency changes would be 'totally unfair'The Government has announced the establishment of a Boundary Review Commission to review the Dáil and European Parliament constituencies…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Other EU states will copy our smoke ban, says MartinThe Government's decision to ban smoking in pubs and restaurants from the New Year will be copied by other European Union countries…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
State agrees initiative on AIDSIreland has become the first country in the world to back efforts by former United States president, Mr Bill Clinton, to improve…Tue Jul 08 2003 - 01:00
Ahern, Clinton hope for peaceful summerThe loyalist marching season could pass off peacefully for the first time since the mid-1960s following the Orange Order's march…Tue Jul 08 2003 - 01:00
Labour expected to support FF candidate for lord mayorFianna Fáil's Mr Royston Brady will tonight be elected Lord Mayor of Dublin with the help of the votes of Labour members of Dublin…Mon Jul 07 2003 - 01:00
Republic to press Britain to reduce Irish Sea dischargesThe Government will push the British authorities to cut Sellafield's nuclear discharges into the Irish Sea, despite failing to…Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Big brother defends Taoiseach over booingThe decision of small groups of fans at a number of recent matches to boo the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, is "most disappointing", his…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Information chief criticises FOI appeals feesThe newly-appointed Information Commissioner and Ombudsman was last night in conflict with the Government, following her sharp…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
FF deny flying banner at GamesFianna Fáil has denied paying for an aircraft that flew a 'Thank You, Bertie' banner over Croke Park during the closing ceremony…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Charge to apply on Freedom of Information requestsRequests under the Freedom of Information Act will cost €15 each, while appeals to the Information Commissioner and Ombudsman…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Administrative reform alone not enoughThe Government's proposed hospitals agency could easily ignore public opinion following the decision to exclude local politicians…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Mixed feelings over abolition of health boardsThe Government's proposed abolition of the health boards and the removal of local representatives from the hospital system have…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
Electorate will judge us on reforms - AhernThe Government will accept responsibility if the reform package announced yesterday does not improve the health service by the…Thu Jun 19 2003 - 01:00
TDs join Young Fine Gael protestFine Gael TDs last night joined a protest against homelessness by Young Fine Gael members, who slept outside the gates of Leinster…Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
Overhaul of electoral spending laws likelyThe Government is expected to overhaul electoral spending laws and to increase spending limits, following the publication of …Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
Former Labour mayor applies to join FGFormer Labour lord mayor of Cork, Mr Joe O'Callaghan, who was sharply criticised last year for his remarks about asylum-seekers…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
McDowell defers plans to enforce foreign prison termsThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has temporarily dropped plans to change Irish prison laws to jail people here for sentences…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Fine Gael sets course for an end to neutralityFine Gael will lobby hard for public support for its proposal to abandon Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality, …Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Ahern welcomes Britain's 'long-term' commitmentThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, yesterday discussed the British government's decision to rule out membership of the euro for the next…Tue Jun 10 2003 - 01:00
TDs declare portfolios in latest Register of InterestsThe latest Register of Interests for TDs lodged in the Houses of the Oireachtas Library shows that the majority of them do not…Tue Jun 10 2003 - 01:00
McCreevy blames the media for alarm over promisesThe blame for the Government's current difficulties over its election promises was laid at the door of the media yesterday by…Mon Jun 09 2003 - 01:00
