Coalition held its nerve when others despairedANALYSIS: The deal on the promissory notes announced by Taoiseach Enda Kenny to a packed Dáil chamber yesterday afternoon represents…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil most popular party, new poll showsFianna Fáil has recovered ground to become the biggest party in the State, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Bank debt deal to cut borrowing by €20bn and ease next budgetA bank debt deal that will reduce the country’s borrowing needs by €20 billion in the coming decade and ease budget pressures…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Debt deal would see IBRC liquidated if agreement secured from FrankfurtLiquidators will be appointed to the Irish Bank Resolution Corp, following the introduction of emergency legislation in the Dáil…Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Kenny under fire for failure to issue full apology to Magdalene womenA political row has erupted over the refusal of Taoiseach Enda Kenny to issue a full apology to the women who spent time in the…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Dáil debating emergency legislation on Anglo liquidationThe Government is on the verge of a deal with the European Central Bank which is expected to ease the terms of the burden of …Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Council at apex of Government draws criticism from Ministers outside the loopThe concentration of power at the apex of Government in the form of the Economic Management Council has caused ripples of discontent…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Scotland Yard and Interpol assist search for stolen paintingsScotland Yard and Interpol are helping the gardaí in an investigation into the theft of three State-owned paintings that were…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Public service pay cuts are test of capacity for reformINSIDE POLITICS: The Coalition is currently engaged in a battle on two fronts, the outcome of which will have a vital bearing…Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach thanks McAleese on his retirement from SeanadTaoiseach Enda Kenny has paid tribute to Martin McAleese who has announced that he is resigning his Seanad seat.Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Martin McAleese requests to resign his seat in SeanadMartin McAleese, husband of the former President, has informed the Government that he wishes to resign his seat in the Seanad…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
McAleese resigns his seat in SeanadMartin McAleese, husband of the former President, has informed the Government that he wishes to resign his seat in the Seanad…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Reilly urged to explain upgradesMinister for Health James Reilly has been urged to brief his Cabinet colleagues today about the decision to upgrade facilities…Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Reilly urged to explain hospital upgradesMinister for Health James Reilly has been urged to brief his Cabinet colleagues today about the decision to upgrade facilities…Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Once again, Conservatives put party before countryINSIDE POLITICS: David Cameron’s pledge to hold a referendum on British membership of the EU in 2017, if he wins the next election…Sat Jan 26 2013 - 00:00
Art inventory taking place after State paintings stolen while in storageAn inventory of all artwork held by the Department of Arts and Heritage is taking place following the disclosure that two paintings…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Debt and public sector deals needed - and loads of jobsINSIDE POLITICS: Routine political jousting resumed when the Dáil returned from its Christmas break during the week but the …Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Moscovici says Irish bid for deal on bank debt has French supportThe Government’s campaign to get a better deal on the bank debt has been boosted by the backing of French finance minister Pierre…Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Cabinet agrees job creation measuresThe Government has signed off on a range of measures designed to boost job creation that will be included in the 2013 Action …Fri Jan 18 2013 - 00:00
Ministers to give Kenny memos on job creation plansAll Ministers have been required to supply a memo to the Taoiseach in advance of today’s special Cabinet meeting on jobs, detailing…Thu Jan 17 2013 - 00:00
Cabinet agrees job creation planThe Government has today agreed on a range of measures designed to boost job creation which will be included in the 2013 Action…Thu Jan 17 2013 - 00:00
Government reverses cut in panic alarm grantThe Government has decided to reverse the cut in a grant for personal panic alarms for sick and elderly people.Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Coalition to seek longer work hours in Croke ParkThe Government is expected to ask staff in parts of the public service to work an additional four hours a fortnight for the same…Mon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Endless carping at politicians likely to undermine mediaThe abuse heaped on Pat Rabbitte’s head by a variety of commentators because he dared to criticise media standards goes a long…Sat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
Cross-party consensus seems to be emergingANALYSIS: The striking thing about the hearings was the emergence of a strong middle ground across all the Dáil partiesFri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
Church's abortion broadside a challenge to democracyINSIDE POLITICS: The Catholic church appears intent on a confrontation with the democratically elected politicians of this State…Sat Jan 05 2013 - 00:00
Boost to economy as finances better than forecastThe State’s finances are in better shape than expected, with tax revenues higher and spending lower than forecast, according …Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Soup kitchens planning to cater for at least 100 peopleSoup kitchens in the west and midlands will provide Christmas dinners to at least 100 people tomorrow.Mon Dec 24 2012 - 00:00
Kenny's optimism helps dispel the pall of gloomINSIDE POLITICS: Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his Ministers can relax over Christmas having got a second difficult budget through…Sat Dec 22 2012 - 00:00
Taoiseach stresses need for debt dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny has warned that Ireland will have difficulty returning to financial markets unless there is a deal on the…Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00
Companies Bill publishedThe Companies Bill 2012, the largest substantive Bill in the history of the State, has been published by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise…Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00
Kenny rules out abortion on demandTaoiseach Enda Kenny has pledged that the legislation on abortion will not lead to the introduction of abortion on demand.Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Lowry in breach of ethics ActThe Dáil’s Committee on Members’ Interests has found that Independent TD Michael Lowry contravened the Ethics in Public Office…Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Archbishops urge free vote on abortion as Kenny moves to reassure FG TDsThe four Catholic Archbishops last night called for TDs to be given a free vote on the Government’s proposed legislation on abortion…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Coalition set to survive Seanad vote on welfare reductionsThe Government is set to survive a crucial vote in the Seanad over welfare cuts as the threat of a Labour Party revolt recedes…Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Gilmore says Labour will remain in GovernmentTánaiste Eamon Gilmore has insisted the Labour Party will stay the course in Government and will not be deflected from taking…Sat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00
Greece's problems put ours in the ha'penny placeINSIDE POLITICS: In the week in which another Labour TD left the fold over the budget, the big news on the European front was…Sat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00
'Labour will remain in Coalition'Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has insisted the Labour Party will stay the course in Government and will not be deflected from taking…Sat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00
Hamstrung Coalition needs to be more imaginativeINSIDE POLITICS: The Coalition’s strategy of tackling the gaping hole in the public finances through a myriad of small cuts …Sat Dec 08 2012 - 00:00
Broad swathe of taxes and cuts hits almost every adult in StateAlmost every adult in the State will be hit by a range of budget measures including a property tax, reduced child benefit, extended…Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Labour helps bring in changes it warned againstANALYSIS: There were no cheers and no jeers in the Dáil chamber as Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin unveiled their tax and …Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Top pensioners face budget take of €500mPensioners with high incomes will be one of the primary targets of today’s budget with an estimated €500 million in new taxes…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
Budget must show wealthy elite are not untouchableINSIDE POLITICS: The reaction to next Wednesday’s budget will inevitably be dominated by howls of outrage from those who feel…Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
Property tax deferral for low-paid mortgage holdersMortgage holders will be allowed to defer payment of the new property tax under a means test if their monthly loan repayments…Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
Cabinet to finalise budget measures tomorrowThe Cabinet will meet again tomorrow to finalise a budget package involving deep cuts in Health and Social Welfare and a substantial…Fri Nov 30 2012 - 00:00
Standards body to examine ethics complaints against LowryComplaints about an alleged breach of ethics legislation by Independent Tipperary TD Michael Lowry have been referred to the …Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Republic takes more relaxed approach to dual identity across the BorderANALYSIS: Almost half the people in the Republic consider Northern Ireland to be Irish and British, according to the Ipsos MRBI…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Kenny acts to keep consensus on abortionANALYSIS: The commitment by Taoiseach Enda Kenny that Fine Gael will impose the whip to ensure the passage of legislation covering…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Vast majority happy that Ireland is in EUThe vast majority of Irish voters are happy that the country is part of the European Union, but there are divided views on how…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Majority backs same-sex union, poll indicatesThere is broad public support for same-sex marriage and for most of the other constitutional changes backed by the Government…Mon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
