Child benefit rate 'among the highest in Europe'The Government’s expenditure on child benefit remained among the highest in Europe, Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton…Wed Mar 06 2013 - 00:00
'Nobody treated unfairly' under dealNobody was being treated unfairly under the new Croke Park deal, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said today.Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Noonan confident banks can deal with arrearsMinister for Finance Michael Noonan expressed confidence the banks would be able to deal with those in mortgage difficulties …Fri Mar 01 2013 - 00:00
Tánaiste denies Opposition a vote in its hours of needSKETCH : The politics of productivity were high on the agenda of Opposition TDs yesterday.Fri Mar 01 2013 - 00:00
'No more will be asked' of public sectorMinister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has repeated that the Government will not ask more of public sector…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Moriarty tribunal will not reopen, says KennyThere would be no reopening of tribunals that had reported to the Oireachtas, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Minister rules out privacy lawMinister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has ruled out introducing a privacy law.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Kenny rules out reopening MoriartyTaoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out reconvening the Moriarty tribunal to investigate fresh revelations relating to Independent…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Retaining Meath seat a key goal for FGFine Gael is understood to be considering a two-pronged strategy in a bid to win the Meath East byelection caused by the death…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
McNeice given bonuses 'in the dark'Former chief executive of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) George McNeice was awarded bonuses "in the dark'', its current…Sun Feb 24 2013 - 00:00
Proposed pay cuts 'a monstrous betrayal'Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said there is no point in TDs attempting to second guess the outcome of Croke Park agreement negotiations…Fri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
Kenny warns of 'throwing figures around' in talksTaoiseach Enda Kenny has warned against “throwing figures around here and there’’ in the negotiations to extend the Croke Park…Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil leader welcomes apology and Kenny's meeting with womenPolitical reaction Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said he welcomed the apology and the efforts the Taoiseach had made in …Wed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends salary in face of Sinn Féin criticismTaoiseach Enda Kenny defended his salary in the face of strong criticism from Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams.Wed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach makes historic apology to MagdalenesTaoiseach Enda Kenny has apologised to the women who spent time in the Magdalene laundries.Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
Terms of redundancy to IBRC staff 'a core issue'A Government backbencher has contrasted the pensions paid to former executives of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) with…Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
New contract for nurses will 'enhance' prospects, says ReillyThe employment of graduate nurses on reduced pay has been defended by Minister for Health Dr James ReillyFri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil moralising raises heckles from finger-pointing backbenchersSKETCH: The past is still far from being a foreign country for Fianna Fáil, even if the party is making a dramatic recovery …Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Kenny unhappy on arrears resolutionTaoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is not happy with the banks’ “level of resolution’’ in dealing with distressed mortgages…Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Many entered laundries voluntarily, says ShatterA significant number of people went in to Magdalene laundries of their own volition, presumably because they felt life would …Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Noonan says there will be no 'fire sale' of IBRC assetsMinister for Finance Michael Noonan has said there will be no “fire sale’’ of IBRC assets following its liquidation.Wed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
Banks criticised on mortgage woesTaoiseach Enda Kenny has criticised the banks for a lack of engagement with those with mortgage difficulties.Wed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
Martin cautious over poll boost for FFFianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has reacted cautiously to his party’s jump in support in an Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll…Mon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Centra Bank governor denies row with KennyCentral Bank Governor Prof Patrick Honohan has denied a report that he was rebuked by Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Ministers by phone…Sun Feb 10 2013 - 00:00
Cowen wants water audit to see if system fitAn audit of the water system would address whether it was fit for purpose, Fianna Fáil environment spokesman Barry Cowen told…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
TD wants Defence Forces pay protectedA significant number of members of the Defence Forces were receiving family income supplement, Fianna Fáil defence spokesman …Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Shatter promises 'careful' review of process for appointing judgesThe system of appointing judges is to be reviewed by Minister for Justice Alan Shatter.Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Mixed political reaction to ECB dealTánaiste Eamon Gilmore has described the bank debt deal as a great day for Ireland and an opportunity for the economy.Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Council talks on new EU budget to be long and complex, says TaoiseachTaoiseach Enda Kenny has said he expects today's European Council meeting on an EU future budget to be long and difficult.Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Martin calls for independent horse meat inquiryWhat is required is a full, transparent, comprehensive and independent inquiry, at one remove from the industry and the department…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach says he is 'sorry' about way Magdalene residents were treatedTaoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is sorry about the way the10,000 residents of the Magdalene laundries were treated and regretted…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Garda death hangs over day's businessDáil Sketch: Wednesday’s State funeral of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe hung like a black cloud over yesterday’s Dáil proceedings…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Shatter defends station closuresMinister for Justice Alan Shatter has defended the closure of 95 Garda stations around the country today, saying local stations…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
School guidance cut a mistake - FFCutting the school guidance counsellor allocation in last year’s budget was a serious mistake, Fianna Fáil education spokesman…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
Adams apologises to McCabe familyThe Sinn Féin leader apologised in the Dáil yesterday to the family of Det Garda Jerry McCabe who was killed by the IRA in an…Wed Jan 30 2013 - 00:00
Bank debt deal attainable, says KennyThe Taoiseach has said he is confident a deal will be done on the promissory notes issue before the next payment is due at the…Wed Jan 30 2013 - 00:00
Kenny still confident of debt dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is confident that a deal will be done on the promissory notes issue before the end of March.Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
'Heffo's Army' gathers to say goodbye to a legendMembers of the legendary “Heffo’s Army” were among the attendance yesterday at the removal of the remains of their mentor, Kevin…Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Kevin Heffernan removal takes placeKevin Heffernan had refused to be regarded as an exceptional person in any sense despite his achievements, former ESB colleague…Mon Jan 28 2013 - 00:00
Chairman welcomes chance to give citizens a 'meaningful input'The chairman of the Constitutional Convention has described its first major deliberative meeting as a success that allowed ordinary…Mon Jan 28 2013 - 00:00
Mansergh rejects SF claim on partition of IrelandA former Fianna Fáil minister of state and adviser to a number of taoisigh has rejected a claim by the Sinn Féin leader that …Mon Jan 28 2013 - 00:00
Convention favours lowering voting ageThe Constitutional Convention has voted in favour of lowering the voting age, but rejected reducing the presidential term from…Sun Jan 27 2013 - 00:00
TDs highlight antisocial behaviour by tenantsTDs claimed some tenants in private accommodation were contributing to the problem of anti-social behaviour.Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Nurses better off emigrating, says SFGraduate nurses asked to accept 20 per cent less than the normal starting salary in Ireland would be better paid abroad, Sinn…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Gilmore defends nurse jobs schemeTánaiste Eamon Gilmore has defended paying newly qualified nurses 20 per cent less than the normal starting salary.Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Boyd Barrett attributes suicide rate to recessionThe recession is leading to an increased suicide rate, People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett has said.Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Martin calls for CF drug to be made availableFianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said a life-changing drug used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis should be made available…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Kenny hopes case will not deter victimsMandatory sentencing is an issue for the Government to reflect on, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has saidWed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Most grants due in weeks, claims QuinnThe majority of 3,700 third-level students awaiting grants will be paid within two weeks, Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach willing to meet DoyleThe Taoiseach has said he is willing meet rape victim Fiona Doyle.Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
