Stagg prepared to lock horns on 'working' groupDAIL SKETCH : The “working’’ group was announced on Wednesday, as the House returned from its legislative work-free, six-week…Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
Government accused of hypocrisy over solidarity callLABOUR’S RÓISÍN Shortall accused the Government of hypocrisy in seeking solidarity with the social partners.Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
Labour calls for High Court to investigate FitzPatrickLABOUR LEADER Eamon Gilmore accused the Government of being “soft on corporate crime’’ when he again demanded that a High Court…Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
Cowen questioned on use of FarmleighBRIAN COWEN said he had used the Steward’s House in Farmleigh, in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, “from time to time” since becoming Taoiseach…Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
State cannot afford public sector pay bill, says CoveneyTHE STATE could no longer afford its public sector pay bill, Fine Gael communications spokesman Simon Coveney said.Thu Jan 29 2009 - 00:00
No decision yet on Lisbon vote - CowenTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen said the Government had made no decision on a second Lisbon Treaty referendum.Wed Jan 28 2009 - 00:00
Taoiseach denies FG claims of indecisive leadershipTHE OUTCOME of the talks between the Government and the social partners on an economic package would be known by the end of the…Wed Jan 28 2009 - 00:00
State wants both banks to stay independent - LenihanBANK OF Ireland and Allied Irish Banks were “fundamentally sound and solvent institutions’’, Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan…Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
Lenihan challenges 'Irish Times' article on banking systemMINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan challenged the accuracy of an Irish Times article on the banking system.Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
Call to extend Anglo debate rejectedAN OPPOSITION demand that the Government extend the Dáil debate on the nationalising of Anglo Irish Bank was rejected by the …Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
Martin warns over outcome of new No voteA SECOND rejection of the Lisbon Treaty would have damaging economic consequences and raise doubts about the Republic’s commitment…Fri Jan 16 2009 - 00:00
Gregory spoke of regret at not raising a familyINDEPENDENT TD Tony Gregory spoke of his regret at not marrying and having children in his final media interview before his death…Fri Jan 16 2009 - 00:00
Ryan urges Government to take tough decisionsFORMER FINE Gael minister for finance Richie Ryan has urged the Government to take tough decisions on the economy and added his…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Gregory organisation undecided on running byelection candidateNO DECISION has been made by the late Tony Gregory’s tight-knit organisation on whether it will contest the Dublin Central byelection…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Wrenboys bow to tradition for worthy causes at annual jamboreeGIVEN THAT financial matters are a constant topic of conversation, it was no surprise that they surfaced yesterday when the Wrenboys…Sat Dec 27 2008 - 00:00
Minister considering electronic monitoring of sex offendersTHE ELECTRONIC monitoring of sex offenders during the first six months of their release is being considered by Minister for Justice…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Pensions fund could be used - LenihanTHE NATIONAL Pensions Reserve Fund could be used in the recapitalisation of the banks where there was a benefit for the taxpayer…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Drop in demand blamed for CIÉ service cuts and fare hikesA 10 PER CENT increase in CIÉ fares and the rationalisation of services were necessary because of a deteriorating financial situation…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
'Dysfunctional Government staggers to break'THE LABOUR leader sharply criticised the Taoiseach and the Government during heated Dáil exchanges.Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Prosecute landlords of poor quality unitsSINN FÉIN Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin called for the prosecution of landlords who breach Government-imposed standards for…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Cowen urges social partners to back recovery planTHE SOCIAL partners must be involved in the Government's programme for economic recovery, Taoiseach Brian Cowen told the Dáil…Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Judge sums up Joyce's interest in legal topicsJAMES JOYCE’S interest in law and legal topics was little noted, Supreme Court judge Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman said last night…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
O'Leary to put Ryanair case for Aer Lingus takeover to Dáil committeeA REQUEST by Ryanair to have its case for a takeover of Aer Lingus heard by an Oireachtas committee has been granted.Mon Dec 15 2008 - 00:00
Proposals being studied to fund small firms - LenihanMINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan said he was considering bank proposals for the funding of small and medium-sized businesses…Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Burton says Ministers not worth €200,000 plusHIGHLY-PAID Ministers and civil servants would not be able to secure similar salaries in the private sector, Labour finance spokeswoman…Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Minister rules out VAT cut to reduce shopping in NorthA REDUCTION in VAT to deter cross-Border shopping has been ruled out by Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan.Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Ahern to legislate for handgun banMINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern said that the Government's priority was to rid society of illegal handguns.Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
Repossessions a social timebomb, warns GilmoreLABOUR LEADER Eamon Gilmore warned that house repossessions were "the biggest social ticking timebomb" in the State.Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
FG says Fás not replying to request for reportFINE GAEL enterprise spokesman Leo Varadkar claimed that Fás was not replying to his Freedom of Information requestsThu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
Lenihan rules out Vat reductionA reduction in Vat to reduce cross-border shopping has been ruled out by Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan.Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
Retailers asked to explain cross-Border pricesMINISTER FOR Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan challenged retailers to explain price differentials between the Republic…Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
Unsuitable oil appears to be the source of dioxins in feedTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen said that an unsuitable oil product at a plant seemed to be the source of the contamination when he answered…Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
Strokestown famine museum to get €2.2m fundingTHE FAMINE Museum at Strokestown Park House, Co Roscommon, is to receive €2Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Proposals for higher education strategy in pipeline, says O'KeeffePROPOSALS FOR a new national strategy for higher education are to be brought to Government shortly, Minister for Education Batt…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Tetchy Tánaiste tries to give Kenny a language lessonIt was rectified when Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan moved seats to sit next to Coughlan, who was taking the Order of Business…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
O'Keeffe reveals extra €2.7m for supervision coverAN ALLOCATION of an extra €2Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Smith to meet farming groups over fundingMINISTER FOR Agriculture Brendan Smith is to meet the farm organisations shortly to discuss funding.Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Cowen defends strategy amid sharp exchangesTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen defended social partnership and said he had recently discussed the economy with employers and unions.Thu Dec 04 2008 - 00:00
Cowen declines comment on tribunal threat to papersTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen refused to be drawn on the Moriarty tribunal's weekend threat to two newspapers with immediate injunctions…Wed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
Opposition queries civil servant's roleTHE ARRANGEMENT whereby a civil servant liaises with the Independent TDs supporting the Government was challenged by the Opposition…Wed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
Taoiseach rules out reduction in VATTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen ruled out a reduction in VAT ratesWed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
Abolition of Combat Poverty Agency criticised by delegatesPOVERTY: DELEGATES SHARPLY criticised the abolition of the Combat Poverty Agency.Mon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
O'Connor cautions Labour on ties with FGTHE BANKS: SIPTU PRESIDENT Jack O'Connor urged the Labour Party not to look to Fine Gael when seeking support for its economic…Mon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
Labour beginning to savour political freedom of single lifeCONFERENCE SKETCH: There was no sign of regret among delegates at the definitive end of the Mullingar AccordMon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
Kildare delegate gives grim warnings over unemployment ratesEMPLOYMENT: KILDARE DELEGATE Adrian Kane warned that nobody could predict how bad the recession might be during the debate on…Mon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
FF 'cynical' over Harney's postCONSULTANT ONCOLOGIST Prof John Crown has accused Fianna Fáil of political cynicism in continuing to have Mary Harney as Minister…Sat Nov 29 2008 - 00:00
Plan to cap spending on local electionsLEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS imposing spending limits on local election candidates are to be announced soon by Minister for the Environment…Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
Lenihan asked to clarify confidence in board of FásMINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan refused to say if he had confidence in the Fás board.Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
Motion on small business defeatedTHE GOVERNMENT had a comfortable majority in a Dáil vote last night, despite earlier close votes on the Order of Business.Thu Nov 27 2008 - 00:00
Expenses are Minister's responsibility, says GilmoreTHE EXPENSES regime in Fás was the responsibility of the serving Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Labour leader…Thu Nov 27 2008 - 00:00
