Labour objects to 'staggering' number of post office closuresLabour's communications spokesman Tommy Broughan said a "staggering" total of 44 post offices had closed in the past 11 months…Thu Dec 07 2006 - 00:00
O'Malley meant no offence, says AhernTaoiseach Bertie Ahern again defended Tim O'Malley in the face of renewed Opposition calls for him to be removed as Minister …Thu Dec 07 2006 - 00:00
Ahern says increase in price of cigarettes a health issueFinancial relations debate: The 50 cent increase in the cost of 20 cigarettes was a health issue, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told…Thu Dec 07 2006 - 00:00
Harney says consultation over Mater adequateMinister for Health Mary Harney insisted that there had been adequate consultation in choosing the Mater hospital site as the…Wed Dec 06 2006 - 00:00
Ahern rejects demands for O'Malley to quitTaoiseach Bertie Ahern rejected Opposition calls for the resignation of Minister of State for Health Tim O'Malley following his…Wed Dec 06 2006 - 00:00
FG calls for end of post office closuresSeveral Fine Gael TDs called on the Government last night to block the closure of rural post offices.Wed Dec 06 2006 - 00:00
€20m investment in carbon credit fundThe House approved a motion investing €20 million in the new multilateral carbon credit fund.Fri Dec 01 2006 - 00:00
Rabbitte queries Mater timingThe Taoiseach had been congratulated on the choice of the Mater hospital as the location for the new national children's hospital…Thu Nov 30 2006 - 00:00
'US assurances on Shannon accepted'Tánaiste Michael McDowell has insisted that the Government accepts American assurances that there is no illegal transport of …Thu Nov 30 2006 - 00:00
Higgins calls Operation Freeflow a failureTaoiseach Bertie Ahern defended Operation Freeflow in the face of strong criticism from Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins.Wed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
Ahern critical over absence of doctor for rape victimsDáil Report: Rape victims had to wait overnight for treatment in Dublin's Rotunda hospital because there was no doctor on duty…Wed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
Decision by Mitchell set to delay FG selectionFine Gael is expected to postpone next month's selection convention in Dublin South Central following Gay Mitchell's decision…Tue Nov 28 2006 - 00:00
All parties cast a covetous eye on Fox's Wicklow seatThe decision by Independent TD Mildred Fox to retire at the next election has led to the political parties eying her Wicklow …Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
Over 5,000 children in care of HSEOver 5,000 children and young people are in the care of the Health Service Executive (HSE) the Dáil was told.Fri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
Ahern calls on parties to show 'leadership'Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern expressed the hope that leadership would be shown by all parties in the North today…Fri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
Lenihan against setting aid target in lawMinister of State for Foreign Affairs Conor Lenihan said he was opposed to enshrining Ireland's overseas aid target in legislation…Fri Nov 24 2006 - 00:00
Local authorities told to 'pay heed' to valueMinister of State for the Environment Batt O'Keeffe has stressed the need for local authorities to get greater value for money…Thu Nov 23 2006 - 00:00
Ahern defends checks on sex abusersThere was no evidence that sex offenders from other jurisdictions were abusing the system here, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern insisted…Thu Nov 23 2006 - 00:00
Taoiseach 'hopeful' SF will decide on policing issue soonTaoiseach Bertie Ahern expressed hope Sinn Féin's consideration of the policing issue in the North would be completed soon.Thu Nov 23 2006 - 00:00
Greencore should 'settle'Taoiseach Bertie Ahern agreed that Greencore should settle a €4.4 million redundancy deal with its former workforce.Wed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
No date for children's rights referendumThe Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, declined to speculate on a date for the Government's proposed referendum on the rights of children…Wed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
Public service pay warningMinister for Finance Brian Cowen gave a warning on public service pay during the debate on the annual estimatesWed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
Apology for Congo ambush survivorsTwo survivors of the Niemba ambush in the Congo in 1960 have received an apology from Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea for inaccurate…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Health Bill due next yearThe Dáil will consider the health Bill early next year, Tánaiste Michael McDowell told the Dáil.Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Fertility legislation promisedLegislation governing human fertility treatments will be published before next year's general election, Tánaiste Michael McDowell…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Plan for Mayo riot overheard, says DempseyA telephone conversation, overheard by a TD, suggested that a riot had been planned in opposition to the Shell gas terminal in…Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
Toll barriers to stay for now, says AhernTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has ruled out lifting the toll barriers at the West-Link bridge on the M50 in the short term.Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
Rising expectations driving consumer debt, says BrennanHigher expectations among consumers explained increased levels of personal debt, Minister for Social and Family Affairs Séamus…Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Ahern refuses to apportion Leas Cross blameAmid heated exchanges, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern refused to apportion blame for the ill-treatment of patients at Leas Cross nursing…Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Harney criticises lack of submissionsOpposition parties were criticised by Minister for Health Mary Harney for failing to make submissions on the Health Bill.Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
RSF head calls for British to leave NorthPresident of Republican Sinn Féin Ruairí Ó Brádaigh yesterday renewed his call for British withdrawal from Northern Ireland…Mon Nov 13 2006 - 00:00
Irishmen killed on UN duty honoured in DublinThe Irish who died on United Nations peacekeeping duties were honoured in Dublin yesterday.Mon Nov 13 2006 - 00:00
Failure to link Luas lines very costly - MitchellThe failure to join the two Dublin Luas lines was costing the company five million passengers annually, Fine Gael's transport…Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Electoral register debate rejectedA demand that the House debate the problems associated with the electoral register was rejected.Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Cowen 'aware' of vote register problemsMinister for Finance Brian Cowen insists that it will be possible to get on the electoral register up to 15 days before the next…Thu Nov 09 2006 - 00:00
TD seeks cut in electricity pricesA PD backbencher claimed last night that the Government could force the ESB to reduce electricity prices by at least 10 per cent…Thu Nov 09 2006 - 00:00
McDowell says social deprivation no excuse for 'graffiti vandals'Minister for Justice Michael McDowell said he did not accept social deprivation led to people painting graffiti on walls.Wed Nov 08 2006 - 00:00
Call for bombings inquiry rejectedTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has rejected a call by Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (SF, Cavan-Monaghan) to have an international inquiry into…Wed Nov 08 2006 - 00:00
Kenny challenges Taoiseach on crimeFine Gael leader Enda Kenny strongly attacked the Government's record on fighting crime.Wed Nov 08 2006 - 00:00
Grassroots certain Ahern can lead party to third termMood of delegates: The mood among the delegates at Saturday's ardfheis was upbeat, even euphoricMon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
Councillor critical of HSE overlack of reform to health serviceHealth: The Health Service Executive (HSE) was criticised by Killarney town councillor and nurse Sheila Dickson.Mon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
Deputy concerned about 'vicious assaults' in TraleeConcern was expressed about the level of violence in Tralee, Co Kerry, by Jimmy Deenihan (FG, Kerry North).Fri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
Ferris cites housing problems inrural areasHousing problems affected rural Ireland as well as urban areas, the Dáil was told.Fri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
Kenny says elderly may lose home over BillFine Gael leader Enda Kenny warned that some elderly people could lose their homes under legislation governing nursing home subventions…Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
SF highlights housing crisisThe social housing waiting list contained 44,000 households, Sinn Féin's social affairs spokesman Seán Crowe told the House…Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
MRSA infection figures for hospitals on the riseThe number of MRSA infections in Irish hospitals has been increasing in recent years, the Dáil was told.Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
Concern at high suicide rateLast year, 431 people took their own lives in the Republic, the Dáil was told.Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
Undertaker tells of youth suicide funeral traumaA Fianna Fáil backbencher told the Dáil that his Co Laois-based undertaking business had dealt with six funerals resulting from…Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
McDowell warns on importing fireworksPeople attempting to bring fireworks illegally over the Border could have their cars confiscated, Minister for Justice Michael…Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
18% of staff at Taoiseach's department opt for relocationTaoiseach Bertie Ahern said 18 per cent of his department's staff had opted to relocate outside Dublin.Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00
