Ahern calls for end to 'systematic' abuse of lawThe Taoiseach: The Taoiseach asserted there was a "clear and systematic" abuse of Ireland's constitutional right to citizenship…Thu Apr 22 2004 - 01:00
Referendum 'a classic Fianna Fail stroke', says GregoryIndependents: Mr Tony Gregory (Independent, Dublin Central) accused the Government of abusing the Constitution "in an opportunistic…Thu Apr 22 2004 - 01:00
Carers saving State over €1.5 bn, conference hearsHealth: Most carers were unpaid workers in what could only be called the voluntary health sector, Mr Ciarán Lynch, a Cork City…Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Referendum Bill debate curbs are criticisedThe restricted nature of the Dáil sittings after Easter was strongly criticised by the Opposition parties amid sharp exchanges…Fri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Call for resignation of Peamount manager rejected by MinisterThe Minister for Health rejected a call for the resignation of the chief executive of Peamount Hospital when replying to questions…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Harney defends decision to hold citizenship voteThe Tánaiste has defended the Government's decision to hold the referendum restricting the citizenship rights of children of …Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Martin looks to ensure overnight medical cover under Hanly reportThe Minister for Health has asked the groups implementing the Hanly report recommendations in the mid-west and east coast regions…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
€1bn spent on crime prevention, says AhernThe Taoiseach yesterday defended the Government's record on crime-prevention in the face of strong Opposition criticism.Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Kenny calls for end to paramilitarismThere was room in the State for only one army, the Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, told the Dáil last night.Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Daily Mass-goer was a very unlikely victimMrs Joan Casey was, by any standards, an unlikely murder victimMon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
Ahern blamed for An Post's 'gung-ho' policyThe Minister for Communications, Mr Ahern, insisted that changes to An Post were required, as he faced Opposition criticism of…Fri Apr 02 2004 - 01:00
Emissions laws will not raise electricity pricesThe Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Ahern, assured the House that there would be no increase in…Fri Apr 02 2004 - 01:00
Ferris claims FF resents how PDs dictate agendaMany Fianna Fáil members were unhappy with the manner in which the Progressive Democrats were dictating the Government's agenda…Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Cullen insists e-voting is secureThe Electoral (Amendment) Bill, paving the way for the introduction of electronic voting, was criticised by the Opposition parties…Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Punchestown not a resignation issue - HarneyThe Tánaiste has rejected an assertion by the Labour leader that the controversy over the funding of the Punchestown agriculture…Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Cullen defends record against Greens' attackThe Minister for the Environment, Mr Cullen, defended his record last night in the face of a Green Party motion of no confidence…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Ahern says withdrawal of widows' money is under reviewThe Taoiseach repeated that the Government is keeping the withdrawal of social welfare benefits from widows and widowers under…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Smith calls for review of security measuresThe Minister for Defence said that he had requested a review of the State's security measures in the aftermath of the Madrid …Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Harney defends decision on hep C delegatesMinister for Health Mary Harney defended the Government's decision not to meet the representative groups of those contaminated…Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Too few women in management posts, Labour complainsThe Labour spokesman on justice criticised the absence of women in management positions.Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Kenny concerned at rising young male suicide rateThe Fine Gael leader expressed concern about the rising annual suicide rate, particularly among young males.Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
Minister warns about An Post financial crisisThe Minister for Communications has warned that the financial crisis facing An Post will have to be confronted.Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
McCreevy promises action on high fees for tribunal lawyersA senior counsel at one of the current tribunals earned more in 3½ days than an old-age pensioner received for a year, the Minister…Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
Daughter of President Childers to stand for Greens in local electionsThe daughter of a former Fianna Fáil President of Ireland is standing for the Green Party in the local elections in Dublin.Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Lowry supporters to run in election to protect TDThe decision by the Independent TD for Tipperary North, Mr Michael Lowry, to launch a local elections blitz in his constituency…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Ceann Comhairle insists Dail standing order rules out debate on Mahon tribunalThe Ceann Comhairle ruled out a debate on the detail of events at the Mahon tribunal.Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Scheme fails in Dail debateGAA: An Opposition attempt to provide tax credits for high-achieving amateur sportspersons was rejected by the Minister for …Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Reducing cost of tribunalsThe Taoiseach said measures to reduce the cost of tribunals would be introduced after the passage through the Oireachtas of a…Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
M50 and Red Cow roundabout at heart of Brennan's traffic battleA €600 million upgrading of the M50 would ease traffic congestion at the Red Cow roundabout, the Minister for Transport told …Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
McDowell's ire over time spent on order of business debateThere were sharp exchanges between the Minister for Justice and the Labour leader on the conduct of Dáil business.Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Labour wants e-voting budget spent elsewhereThe Labour spokesman on the environment, Mr Eamon Gilmore, called on the Government to spend the money earmarked for electronic…Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Tribunals, inquiries have cost €100m since 1997Tribunals and other major inquiries have cost the State €100Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
TD raises plight of young man awaiting surgeryThe plight of a young male constituent waiting for surgery to reverse a colostomy operation was highlighted by Mr Tony Gregory…Thu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
Ahern's strong defence of boardsThe Taoiseach yesterday strongly defended appointments to State boardsThu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
Put arms beyond use, says AhernThe Taoiseach again appealed to paramilitaries to decommission their weapons.Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Kenny says decentralisation a political moveDAIL REPORT: The Taoiseach denied that the Government's decentralisation plans were for political motives.Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Review 'will not deal with crisis' in accordSinn Féin's chief negotiator, Mr Martin McGuinness, said he was pessimistic about the review of the Belfast Agreement.Mon Mar 01 2004 - 00:00
Party justice spokesman criticises 'death squads'The Sinn Féin spokesman on police and justice, Mr Gerry Kelly, strongly criticised British "death squads".Mon Mar 01 2004 - 00:00
Kenny salutes former TD as Flanagan retires from politicsThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, has paid tribute to Mr Charlie Flanagan, who has announced his retirement from representative…Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Grassroots support casts doubt over FF convention strategyFianna Fáil headquarters could have difficulties convincing the party's grassroots to accept its candidate strategy for the European…Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Kenny calls for debate on IRA claimsThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, demanded a Dáil debate on alleged IRA activities amid heated exchanges with a Sinn Féin …Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Amnesty urged for illegals from new EU statesA Government backbencher yesterday called for an amnesty for illegal immigrants from the EU accession countries.Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Taoiseach denounces 'horrific' attacksThe Taoiseach renewed his appeal for an end to paramilitary activities when speaking in the Dáil in advance of his meeting with…Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Questions on Taggart resignationThe Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue, refused to be drawn on the reasons for Mr Paschal Taggart's temporary…Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
PD upbeat about Irish languageThere were positive signs that the Irish language was flourishing, Ms Liz O'Donnell (PD, Dublin South) said yesterday.Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Dormant accounts will not be used as 'slush fund' - TaoiseachThe Taoiseach has denied that the Government had turned the dormant accounts into a political "slush fund" by putting them under…Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Backing for Irish as EU language urgedThe Government was urged to use the EU presidency to have Irish recognised as an official EU language.Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Ahern backs rules for public officialsA time limit should be imposed on public officials moving into the private sector, the Taoiseach said in the Dáil.Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends electronic voting systemThe Taoiseach defended the Government's decision to proceed with electronic voting during heated exchanges with the Fine Gael…Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Independent Mayo TD may contest EU electionsThe Independent TD for Mayo, Dr Jerry Cowley, is considering running as an Independent candidate in the North-West constituency…Mon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
