Tanaiste vows speedy end to fees controversyThe Tánaiste pledged that the controversy on third-level fees would be dealt with before students sit their Leaving Certificate…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
CIE job losses to be voluntary - BrennanJob losses in the proposed restructuring of CIE would be voluntary, the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, assured the Dáil…Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
'Cynical betrayal' of disadvantagedThe Government was challenged by Labour to honour its commitment to fast-track promised funding under the Revitalising Areas …Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
Majority would be exempt from fees, says AhernThe Taoiseach has indicated that those on lower and middle-income salaries will be exempt from paying third-level fees under …Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
Deasy calls for Noonan's return to frontbenchThe Fine Gael justice spokesman, Mr John Deasy, has called for the restoration of Mr Michael Noonan to the frontbench in a bid…Mon May 19 2003 - 01:00
Bill allowing NI police to join Garda criticisedThere were heated exchanges between the Minister for Justice and Sinn Féin deputies during the resumed debate on the Bill allowing…Sat May 17 2003 - 01:00
Implications of alcohol abuse frightening - TDMr Denis O'Donovan (FF, Cork South-West) warned about the consequences of failing to face up to widespread alcohol abuse.Sat May 17 2003 - 01:00
Smith denies Airbus firm 'wining and dining' to win jet contractThe Minister for Defence denied the Airbus company was "wining and dining" to win the contract for the new Government jet.Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Bill would allow PSNI officers to be appointed as senior gardaiMembers of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) may be appointed permanently to the Garda above the rank of inspector…Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Bill paves way for end of dual mandateThe Dáil passed the Local Government Bill by 80 votes to 55, paving the way for the end of the dual mandate whereby members of…Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
TD ready to challenge Bill in courtMr Michael Ring (Fine Gael) repeated his determination to challenge the constitutionality of the Bill ending the dual mandate…Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach defends Martin against Opposition pressureThe Taoiseach defended the Minister for Health as the Government's performance on the health services came under renewed pressure…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Government's 'shambolic' approach to SARS attackedThe Fine Gael spokeswoman on health, Ms Olivia Mitchell, said that the mishandling of the SARS controversy was one symptom of…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Appeal to Clonmel to reconsider Hong Kong decisionClonmel Borough Council is tonight expected to discuss an appeal from the Minister for the Environment, Mr Cullen, to reconsider…Tue May 06 2003 - 01:00
Call for EU to make ending of poverty a key objectiveThe elimination of poverty, as well as the protection of social, economic and cultural rights, should be made an objective of…Fri May 02 2003 - 01:00
FF begins recruitment drive to boost partyFianna Fáil has launched a major recruitment drive in advance of next year's local and European elections.Wed Apr 23 2003 - 01:00
O'Malley set to replace GilmoreFormer Fine Gael MEP Mr Chris O'Malley is to replace the Labour TD, Mr Eamon Gilmore, on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council…Tue Apr 22 2003 - 01:00
PDs opposed to restoration of third-level feesThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, indicated the Progressive Democrats' opposition to the restoration of third-level fees.Thu Apr 17 2003 - 01:00
Government defeats proposal to shorten Dail's three-week breakThe Government voted down a Labour proposal that the Dáil shorten its three-week Easter break amid sharp exchanges with the Tánaiste…Thu Apr 17 2003 - 01:00
Fianna Fail fears celebrity mayors, says Labour TDMr Tommy Broughan (Labour, Dublin North East) accused Fianna Fáil of being afraid of personalities seeking election if the Government…Thu Apr 17 2003 - 01:00
Ahern believes NI agreement can be reachedThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, told the Dáil that all paramilitary weapons must be put beyond use as part of a final solution in the…Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Ahern comes under pressure from Opposition over street violenceThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, defended the Government's record on tackling crime, as the Opposition demanded action on street violence…Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
TONY FOX: could face disciplinary proceedingsMr Fox could face disciplinary proceedings within the party following the revelation that he gave incorrect information to an…Sat Apr 12 2003 - 01:00
Room seen for improvement in asylum systemState services for asylum-seekers cost €340 million last year, the Minister of State for Health and Children, Mr Brian Lenihan…Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Bush and Blair told of Irish concern-AhernThe Taoiseach said he had urged President Bush and Mr Tony Blair to take every possible step to avoid civilian casualties, and…Thu Apr 10 2003 - 01:00
Former Fianna Fail TD looks to EuropeThe former Fianna Fáil TD, Mr Seán Doherty, is to seek a Fianna Fáil nomination to contest Connacht-Ulster in the European elections…Thu Apr 10 2003 - 01:00
Cowen will not be drawn on any IRA gestureThe Minister for Foreign Affairs has refused to be drawn on whether the IRA will make a gesture today to help restore devolution…Thu Apr 10 2003 - 01:00
Opposition presses for more funds for school-buildingThe Government came under strong pressure in the Dáil last night to provide funding to repair school buildings throughout the…Wed Apr 09 2003 - 01:00
Not enough resources for extra gardai, says TanaisteThe Government's pledge to provide 2,000 extra gardaí would depend on the availability of resources, the Tánaiste, Ms Harney, …Wed Apr 09 2003 - 01:00
O'Donnell may run in European electionsThe Dublin South Progressive Democrats TD, Ms Liz O'Donnell, has confirmed that she may be a candidate in the European Parliament…Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
TD in dual mandate court threatThe Mayo Fine Gael TD, Mr Michael Ring, has renewed his threat to test the constitutionality in the courts of the Bill ending…Sat Apr 05 2003 - 01:00
Ending dual mandate positive, says CullenThe ending of the dual mandate would allow local government to develop its own separate role within democracy for the first time…Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
Labour market access for new EU statesThe House passed the Employment Permits Bill 2003 granting full labour market access to nationals of the EU accession states …Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
McDowell defends gardai on protestThe Minister for Justice defended the role of the gardaí in dealing with the violent anti-war protest outside Leinster House …Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
Heated debate on FoI Bill moveA Government decision to guillotine the committee stage of the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill led to heated exchanges…Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
Government accused of 'disgusting hypocrisy' on IraqMs Liz O'Donnell (PD, Dublin South) said she believed that many Irish people were "shattered and deeply conflicted" by the Iraqi…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
Minister warns about high tourist pricesThe Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue, has repeated his warning about the high costs encountered by tourists…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
Attack was not pre-emptive, says TaoiseachThe Taoiseach insisted that the attack on Iraq was not a pre-emptive strike and said the Government did not intend withdrawing…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
Tenders to be sought for Government aircraftTenders are to be invited for new Government aircraft, the Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, revealed yesterday.Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
Ahern wants to move soon on NorthThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, said he would like to see the British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, and himself present their proposals…Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
FG demands aid to Iraq be co-ordinated by UNFine Gael has demanded that humanitarian aid to Iraq be co-ordinated by the United Nations.Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Baldonnel not now used by US aircraft, Ahern tells HouseNo US military aircraft has landed at Baldonnel since the summer of 2002, although foreign aircraft occasionally use the facilities…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Renovation plan for schoolsThe Department of Education is negotiating with the Department of Finance to secure a five-year plan for the renovation and provision…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Serious damage to hospital service claimedThe Government was accused by the Labour spokeswoman on health, Ms Liz McManus, of causing "serious and growing" damage to hospital…Fri Mar 28 2003 - 00:00
O Caolain attacks housing pricesProperty developers are "literally screwing" young couples with huge increases in house prices, according to Sinn Féin's leader…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
Greens seek transport authorityThe National Roads Authority is "Neanderthal" in its terms of reference and needs to be "shaken from top to tail" to be turned…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
State is not in 'coalition' - AhernDAIL REPORT: The Taoiseach insisted that Ireland was not a member of the "coalition of the willing" supporting the war against…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Europe divided on Iraqi war, says RabbitteThe US Defence Secretary, Mr Donald Rumsfeld, was described by Mr Joe Higgins (Socialist Party) as "a criminal psychopath" during…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Officials accept offer of posts in ATGWUThe former Irish regional secretary of the Amalgamated Transport and General Workers Union (ATGWU), Mr Mick O'Reilly, has accepted…Sat Mar 15 2003 - 00:00
Extended definition of Government to include working groups criticisedSubmission by Dr Maeve McDonagh, Dean of Law, UCC: Proposed changes to the Cabinet records exemption in the Government's Bill…Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
