Sinn Féin Dáil leader rejects 'myth' of need for huge cutsECONOMIC COMMENTATORS are perpetuating a “myth” that large-scale cuts to public services must be implemented in the upcoming …Tue Sept 21 2010 - 01:00
Sinn Fein 'to force' byelection issueThe Government is being brought “screaming before the courts” by Sinn Féin on the issue of the three outstanding byelections, …Mon Sept 20 2010 - 01:00
Gormley hopes for ban on corporate donationsPARTY FUNDING: GREEN PARTY leader John Gormley has said he is not aware that coalition partner Fianna Fáil has any difficulty…Sat Sept 18 2010 - 01:00
Refundable tax credits for 'working poor' would cost €140m, says charityONE IN three households at risk of poverty is headed by a person with a job, an Oireachtas committee has heard.Thu Sept 16 2010 - 01:00
'Game is up', says Noonan as Coveney defends stanceOPPOSITION REACTION: FINE GAEL TD Simon Coveney was unrepentant last night about his criticism of Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s performance…Wed Sept 15 2010 - 01:00
Critical reaction makes global headlinesMEDIA COVERAGE: CRITICAL REACTION to Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s performance in a radio interview yesterday morning made international…Wed Sept 15 2010 - 01:00
The interview: what the Taoiseach saidTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen said the Government would do whatever was necessary to ensure fiscal stability was returned to the State…Wed Sept 15 2010 - 01:00
Ministers defend Taoiseach's 'hoarse' and 'congested' delivery during radio interviewFIANNA FÁIL REACTION: TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen’s delivery during a radio interview yesterday morning was described as “hoarse”, “…Wed Sept 15 2010 - 01:00
Cameron offered assurances prior to publication of Bloody Sunday reportBRITISH PRIME minister David Cameron offered assurances that he would “say what needed to be said” about Bloody Sunday before…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Ahern tells of presidential ambitionsFORMER TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern has indicated he remains interested in running for the position of President at some stage.Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Cowen hopes cost will be revealed next monthTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen said the Government had taken a decision to split Anglo Irish Bank into a funding bank and an asset recovery…Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Cameron offered Saville assurancesBritish prime minister David Cameron offered assurances he would “say what needed to be said” about Bloody Sunday before knowing…Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Callely submits response to mobile expenses complaintFORMER FIANNA Fáil Senator Ivor Callely has submitted a response to a complaint about his mobile phone expenses to a Seanad investigating…Thu Sept 09 2010 - 01:00
Cowen says move a 'strategic decision'Taoiseach Brian Cowen said Government had taken a “strategic decision” to split Anglo Irish Bank into a Funding Bank and an Asset…Wed Sept 08 2010 - 01:00
Hanafin 'surprised' over legal challenge decisionMINISTER FOR Tourism, Culture and Sport Mary Hanafin has expressed surprise that former Fianna Fáil senator Ivor Callely was …Wed Sept 08 2010 - 01:00
Callely mounts court challengeSenator Ivor Callely’s legal team has told the High Court the Seanad committee that recently investigated his travel expenses…Tue Sept 07 2010 - 01:00
Lenihan meeting Almunia to discuss €25bn rescue of AngloMINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan will today meet European Union competition commissioner Joaquin Almunia in Brussels to discuss…Mon Sept 06 2010 - 01:00
O'Rourke rejects penalties for parties who don't ensure gender percentagesFIANNA FÁIL backbencher Mary O’Rourke has said she would not support financial penalties for political parties that did not ensure…Mon Sept 06 2010 - 01:00
FF may yield to Greens on date for three byelectionsFIANNA FÁIL is likely to concede to pressure from the Green Party to name a date early next year for all three outstanding byelections…Mon Sept 06 2010 - 01:00
Grealish in threat to vote against CoalitionINDEPENDENT TD for Galway West Noel Grealish has threatened to vote against the Coalition over health cuts.Thu Aug 12 2010 - 01:00
FG Senator unhappy over Lenihan at Béal na mBláthA FINE Gael Senator has criticised the upcoming appearance of Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan at the annual Béal na mBláth…Thu Aug 12 2010 - 01:00
Plans for Seanad, Dáil TV may be shelvedPLANS FOR the long-promised Oireachtas TV channel could be shelved as “alternative low-cost options such as webcasting or sharing…Wed Aug 11 2010 - 01:00
Two more Senators called by committeeTHE SEANAD committee that last night launched a new investigation into Senator Ivor Callely has decided to write to two other…Tue Aug 10 2010 - 01:00
Social contribution report dueA GROUP assessing the impact of the proposed universal social contribution (USC), to replace employee PRSI, and the health and…Tue Aug 10 2010 - 01:00
Callely's lawyers query Seanad ruling on expensesLAWYERS FOR Senator Ivor Callely have written to the Seanad investigating committee about its recent finding that he misrepresented…Sat Aug 07 2010 - 01:00
Senator mortgaged several propertiesSENATOR IVOR Callely and his wife Jennifer drew down mortgages on a number of properties in Dublin in 2007, the Registry of Deeds…Sat Aug 07 2010 - 01:00
Boyle raises submission by Callely on propertyGREEN PARTY Senator Dan Boyle has claimed that Senator Ivor Callely did not declare all properties referred to at Seanad hearings…Fri Aug 06 2010 - 01:00
Most women TDs against quotasMost women TDs do not want political parties to be required to adopt gender quotas in their candidate selection process.Wed Aug 04 2010 - 01:00
Most women TDs oppose idea of gender quotasMOST WOMEN TDs do not want political parties to be required to adopt gender quotas in their candidate selection process.Wed Aug 04 2010 - 01:00
Bill to vet childcare workers due by end of year, says AndrewsMINISTER FOR Children Barry Andrews says he will bring legislative proposals to Government by the end of the year to vet people…Tue Aug 03 2010 - 01:00
Callely should be expelled from FF - O'RourkeSENATOR IVOR Callely has brought “shame and disgrace” on Fianna Fáil and should be expelled from the party, according to long…Tue Aug 03 2010 - 01:00
Callely faces call to quit SeanadSenator Ivor Callely should consider his position in the Seanad following new allegations against him, according to a Government…Mon Aug 02 2010 - 01:00
Semi-State executive pay to be reviewedLARGE SALARIES and bonuses paid to chief executives of semi-State companies will be reviewed by a Government-appointed group …Mon Aug 02 2010 - 01:00
Callely faces call to quit Seanad over new claimsSENATOR IVOR Callely should consider his position in the Seanad following new allegations against him, according to a Government…Mon Aug 02 2010 - 01:00
Pay review for semi-State executivesHigh-earning chief executives at semi-State agencies could face wage cuts, after the Cabinet approved a proposal to examine whether…Sun Aug 01 2010 - 01:00
McDaid threatens to vote against budgetDONEGAL TD Dr Jim McDaid has threatened to vote against the budget in December unless his local Letterkenny General Hospital …Sat Jul 31 2010 - 01:00
State asset review must look at wider picture - reportTHE GOVERNMENT’s review of State companies should not focus solely on the revenue it could raise by privatising them, according…Sat Jul 31 2010 - 01:00
List of documents held back is publishedA LIST of documents relating to the bank guarantee scheme that were not released by the Department of Finance was published by…Sat Jul 31 2010 - 01:00
McDowell highlights 'gap in the market' in Irish politicsTHERE IS a “gap in the market” in Irish politics which will need to be filled if the next general election is to be more than…Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Marriage for gays is 'goal' of GreensGAY MARRIAGE is a goal of the Green Party, Minister for the Environment John Gormley told an event in Dublin to mark the passing…Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Coalition to defend refusal to move writ for byelectionTHE GOVERNMENT is today expected to notify the High Court it will defend a challenge to its refusal to move a writ for a byelection…Thu Jul 29 2010 - 01:00
Schools expert group a sign of 'political cowardice'THE ESTABLISHMENT of an expert group to consider patronage applications for new secondary schools by Minister for Education Mary…Thu Jul 29 2010 - 01:00
Finlay questions ability to protect childrenTHE PUBLIC’S faith in Ireland’s child protection system has been shattered, an Oireachtas committee has heard.Wed Jul 28 2010 - 01:00
Tanaiste criticised over schools recognitionThe establishment of an expert group to consider patronage applications for new secondary schools by Minister for Education and…Wed Jul 28 2010 - 01:00
ISPCC urges vote on children's rightsAny “legal stumbling blocks” in the way of the promised referendum on children’s rights must be overcome, an Oireachtas committee…Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
Palestinian passports for flotilla activistsACTIVIST FIACHRA Ó Luain, who travelled on the Challenger 1 as part of the Gaza-bound aid flotilla, said he had been offered …Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
Byelections should be held 'within six months'BYELECTIONS should be held within six months of the death or resignation of a TD, according to the final report of an Oireachtas…Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
Poolbeg incinerator developers seek meeting with CowenTHE DEVELOPERS of the €350 million incinerator proposed for Poolbeg in Dublin, which is opposed by Minister for the Environment…Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
Call for voting age to fall to 17The voting age for Dáil elections should drop from 18 to 17 years-of-age, according to the final report of the Committee on the…Thu Jul 22 2010 - 01:00
Savings to be achieved through cuts not taxes, says CowenBUDGET SAVINGS will be achieved mostly through cuts to current expenditure rather than new taxes, Taoiseach Brian Cowen indicated…Thu Jul 22 2010 - 01:00
