'Deep regret' for Lenihan as he admits government made mistakesMINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan said he “deeply regrets” the events that led to the banking crisis and said some decisions…Fri Jun 11 2010 - 01:00
Fine Gael TD criticises 'arrogant' GormleyGREEN PARTY leader John Gormley’s performance in Government has been sharply criticised by Fine Gael TD Phil Hogan.Thu Jun 10 2010 - 01:00
Firefighters missed as nature keeps runners coolWhile the weather made sunblock and sunglasses redundant, the rain had its benefitsTue Jun 08 2010 - 01:00
Children's poll will be battle, says O'RourkeFIANNA FÁIL TD, Mary O’Rourke has warned that various groupings are joining forces to fight the referendum on children’s rights…Mon Jun 07 2010 - 01:00
Plans in motion to oppose children's rights referendumANALYSIS: PLANS ARE already under way to oppose the referendum on children’s rights, which has cross-party support in Leinster…Mon Jun 07 2010 - 01:00
Paisleys to meet President at ÁrasFORMER FIRST minister and DUP leader the Rev Ian Paisley and his wife Baroness Eileen will meet President Mary McAleese and her…Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
Law will put head shops out of business - AhernHEAD SHOPS will be put out of business for good as a result of a proposed law announced yesterday, Minister for Justice Dermot…Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
Report on Lost at Sea scheme criticisedTHE REPORT by Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly on the Lost at Sea scheme was criticised strongly by a former secretary general at the…Thu Jun 03 2010 - 01:00
Government defends plans to devote week to legislationTHE GOVERNMENT has defended its decision to set aside next week’s Dáil sitting to progressing legislation, following Opposition…Thu Jun 03 2010 - 01:00
Bill 'will lead to head shops closure'Head shops are expected be put out of business for good as a result of a scheme for a proposed law published today, Minister …Thu Jun 03 2010 - 01:00
Fine Gael TD's €10,600 claim tops expenses listFINE GAEL TD for Cork South West PJ Sheehan said “somebody has to come out on top of the list” after emerging as the TD claiming…Wed Jun 02 2010 - 01:00
Pension not to be means tested - Ó CuívTHE GOVERNMENT HAS no plans to means test the State contributory pension in the upcoming budget, Minister for Social Protection…Fri May 28 2010 - 01:00
Proposed ban on hunting criticisedOIREACHTAS ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: FIANNA FÁIL TDs, including former ceann comhairle John O’Donoghue, criticised elements of …Wed May 26 2010 - 01:00
Cabinet memo on €750bn fundA MEMO on the €750 billion EU/IMF loan guarantee scheme for weakened euro zone member countries will be brought to Cabinet by…Tue May 25 2010 - 01:00
Review of equality agencies by end of year, says MinisterRECOMMENDATIONS FOR a review of the three equality and human rights agencies will be brought to the Government before Christmas…Sat May 22 2010 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil annual church-gate collection exceeds expectationsFIANNA FÁIL’S annual church-gate collection in rural constituencies last Sunday surpassed expectations, a number of party TDs…Sat May 22 2010 - 01:00
Byelection Bills to put pressure on GovernmentFINE GAEL and an Independent deputy will introduce Private Members’ Bills proposing that byelections be held within six months…Thu May 20 2010 - 01:00
Boyle told to stop 'irresponsible tweets'GREEN PARTY chairman Senator Dan Boyle must stop his “irresponsible” tweeting about political issues, a senior Fianna Fáil backbencher…Thu May 20 2010 - 01:00
De Valera would not cut pensions, Minister toldMINISTER FOR Social Protection Éamon Ó Cuív was told his grandfather Eamon de Valera would never have considered cutting the …Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Dissidents not affecting Derry culture bid - envoyDISSIDENT REPUBLICAN activity will not affect Derry’s bid to be UK City of Culture in 2013, US economic envoy to Northern Ireland…Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Decision has nothing to do with economy - FFPOLITICAL REACTION: PFIZER’S job losses had nothing to do with the economy, but were caused by the “overcapacity” generated …Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Fahey pension increased by €24,000 a year after law changed under CowenA CHANGE to the law when Brian Cowen was Minister for Finance in 2007 enabled Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey to improve his pension…Mon May 17 2010 - 01:00
High earners in receipt of State pensions may face cuts, Minister saysHIGH-EARNERS in receipt of State pensions will face a cut in the budget, Minister for Social Protection Éamon Ó Cuív has indicated…Mon May 17 2010 - 01:00
'Golden circle' of Nama criticisedLABOUR PARTY leader Eamon Gilmore has described Nama, the National Asset Management Agency, as “a scheme designed by the golden…Mon May 17 2010 - 01:00
Sacrifice of gardaí killed on duty rememberedA MEMORIAL garden for the 83 members of An Garda Síochána killed in the service of the State was opened at Dublin Castle at the…Mon May 17 2010 - 01:00
Cowen rejects 'facile' view one person caused crashTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen said yesterday that he took full responsibility for his actions in managing the economy before the property…Sat May 15 2010 - 01:00
Feather in the cap: Cowen sings venue's praisesTHE AVIVA stadium was described as a “feather in the cap of our capital city” by Taoiseach Brian Cowen.Sat May 15 2010 - 01:00
'Fierce pressure' from builders - AhernTHE GOVERNMENT should have abolished property-based tax incentives earlier but faced “fierce pressure” from developers and politicians…Sat May 15 2010 - 01:00
Mourners told of 'special woman' Rita ChildersRITA CHILDERS, widow of Ireland’s fourth president Erskine Childers, was described as “a woman of substance” by her daughter, …Fri May 14 2010 - 01:00
Internet betting to be taxedTHE GOVERNMENT will introduce legislation to ensure overseas betting providers comply with a licensing regime that will permit…Fri May 14 2010 - 01:00
Taoiseach defends his role in Ireland's financial crisisTaoiseach Brian Cowen has defended his role in failing to prevent the financial crisis, saying independent authorities gave “…Thu May 13 2010 - 01:00
Marriage rumours false, tweets NorrisINDEPENDENT SENATOR David Norris has used Twitter to assure his followers he is not in a relationship with a woman.Thu May 13 2010 - 01:00
FF and Green TDs and Senators clash over Bill to regulate dog breedingFIANNA FÁIL and Green TDs and Senators clashed over the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill at a packed select environment committee…Wed May 12 2010 - 01:00
EU not seeking more cuts, says CowenTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen has ruled out an early budget and said Europe did not expect Ireland to produce more than the €3 billion…Tue May 11 2010 - 01:00
Norris may seek council support for Áras bidINDEPENDENT SENATOR David Norris says he cannot demand a presidential nomination but could ask political parties to allow their…Tue May 11 2010 - 01:00
FF TDs told to inform party if not contesting next electionFIANNA FÁIL TDs not intending to contest the next general election in Dublin constituencies should inform the party immediately…Mon May 10 2010 - 01:00
Ireland complacent about EU, says CoxEUROPEAN AFFAIRS: IRELAND EXISTS in a “comfort zone of complacency” when it is content to compare itself to European averages…Thu May 06 2010 - 01:00
O'Keeffe and Smith to meet Quinn workersMINISTER FOR Enterprise Batt O’Keeffe will meet representatives of Quinn Insurance workers in Cavan this morning, it was decided…Wed May 05 2010 - 01:00
FF TDs vote against GovernmentThe Government narrowly won a Dail vote against holding an immediate by-election in Donegal South-West this evening after two…Wed May 05 2010 - 01:00
HSE report criticises state of child protectionAN UNPUBLISHED Health Service Executive (HSE) report has been released by Fine Gael TD Alan Shatter, who says it “clearly states…Fri Apr 30 2010 - 01:00
Stagg among Labour TDs to oppose ban on stag huntingEMMET STAGG has confirmed he is among a number of Labour TDs who do not support a ban on stag hunting.Thu Apr 29 2010 - 01:00
Senator calls for gender quota to be imposed on DáilA GENDER quota should be imposed to ensure half of TDs returned to the Dáil are women, according to Independent Senator Fiona…Thu Apr 29 2010 - 01:00
Ireland has made no progress over women's role in politicsSEANAD DEBATE: IRELAND HAS made no measurable progress in relation to women’s participation in political life in the last 15…Wed Apr 28 2010 - 01:00
Call for sexual equality in DáilIndependent Senator Fiona O’Malley has called for a revamp of the electoral system which she says will ensure an equal balance…Wed Apr 28 2010 - 01:00
Pension payments not discussedFIANNA FÁIL MEETING: THE CONTROVERSY surrounding pension payments to former ministers who are serving TDs, Senators or MEPs …Wed Apr 28 2010 - 01:00
FF group to demand State apology for thalidomide victimsA FIANNA Fáil delegation will demand a State apology and Government compensation for thalidomide victims when the parliamentary…Tue Apr 27 2010 - 01:00
Quad bike restrictions dropped from BillA BAN on quad bike and jet-ski activities in environmentally sensitive locations, originally contained in the proposed legislation…Mon Apr 26 2010 - 01:00
Social groups wary over criticismCommunity and voluntary organisations are afraid to criticise Government policy in case their funding is cut, according to a …Thu Apr 22 2010 - 01:00
Lenders address expert group on mortgage arrearsFINANCIAL REGULATOR Matthew Elderfield heard from AIB, Bank of Ireland and other lenders when an expert group appointed by the…Thu Apr 22 2010 - 01:00
Harney to introduce Bill to ban genital mutilationMINISTER FOR Health Mary Harney will introduce the heads of a Bill to ban female genital mutilation (FGM) in the next three months…Thu Apr 22 2010 - 01:00
