Corruption and abuse of power 'endemic' in politicsPLANNING TRIBUNAL BAN SOUGHT ON POLITICIANS WHO TAKE BRIBES: CORRUPTION AFFECTED every level of government from cabinet ministers…Fri Mar 23 2012 - 00:00
Corruption 'endemic' in politicsCorruption affected every level of government from cabinet ministers to local councillors during two decades of political dominance…Fri Mar 23 2012 - 00:00
Most emigrants say life better abroadA majority of those who have emigrated in the past few years say they are happier now than when they lived in Ireland, according…Mon Mar 19 2012 - 00:00
Quality of life better abroad than home, say most emigrantsA MAJORITY of those who have emigrated in the past few years say they are happier now than when they lived in Ireland, according…Mon Mar 19 2012 - 00:00
Emigrants leaving by choice, not necessityA MAJORITY of those who emigrated from Ireland in the past few years left the country out of choice and did not feel they were…Sat Mar 17 2012 - 00:00
Emigrants 'leaving by choice'A majority of those who emigrated from Ireland in the past few years left the country out of choice and did not feel they were…Sat Mar 17 2012 - 00:00
What this next referendum is really all aboutINSIDE POLITICS: It is worth looking back at the false claims made by the No side during previous referendum campaignsSat Mar 10 2012 - 00:00
British envoy expelled from Iran named as ambassador to IrelandThe new British ambassador to Ireland is Dominick Chilcott, who was expelled from Iran at the end of last year after just a month…Wed Mar 07 2012 - 00:00
Restoring confidence most important first step but still a long way to goTHE FINE Gael-Labour Coalition can celebrate its first anniversary on Friday with a degree of satisfaction about its first 12…Tue Mar 06 2012 - 00:00
Martin apologises for FF role in economic downturnFIANNA FÁIL ARDFHEIS: FIANNA FÁIL leader Micheál Martin has apologised to the Irish people for his party’s role in the events…Mon Mar 05 2012 - 00:00
Burton intervention on treaty provokes Labour furyJOAN BURTON’S linking of better terms for Ireland’s bank debt with the fiscal treaty referendum is causing problems for the Government…Mon Mar 05 2012 - 00:00
Ó Cuív crisis proves a real opportunity for MartinOPINION: THE ROW that led to the sacking of Éamon Ó Cuív as the deputy leader of Fianna Fáil was the best thing that could have…Sat Mar 03 2012 - 00:00
Decision to hold referendum surprises many across EUTHE GOVERNMENT’S decision to hold a referendum could have profound consequences for the country’s future prosperity has caused…Wed Feb 29 2012 - 00:00
Higgins's remarks on treaty alarm MinistersREMARKS MADE by President Michael D Higgins during a visit to London during the week have caused alarm in the Government, The…Sat Feb 25 2012 - 00:00
Politicians face crisis of trust as cynicism holds swayINSIDE POLITICS : A negative view of politicians makes it difficult to generate a consensus in support of difficult decisions…Sat Feb 25 2012 - 00:00
Taoiseach says hospital will be builtTaoiseach Enda Kenny has pledged that the new national children’s hospital will be built within the lifetime of the Government…Fri Feb 24 2012 - 00:00
Kenny vows children's hospital will be built by GovernmentTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny has pledged that the new national children’s hospital will be built within the lifetime of the Government…Fri Feb 24 2012 - 00:00
Kenny, Merkel to meet for talksTaoiseach Enda Kenny will travel to Berlin tomorrow evening for talks with chancellor Angela Merkel about the long-term future…Wed Feb 22 2012 - 00:00
Kenny and Merkel talks to focus on new vision for EUTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny will travel to Berlin tomorrow evening for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel about the long-term future…Wed Feb 22 2012 - 00:00
Householders should not have to subsidise cheatsINSIDE POLITICS: The waste service was privatised in the first place because politicians made it impossible for public authorities…Sat Feb 18 2012 - 00:00
Labour councillor acted 'in good faith', says commissionTHE STANDARDS in Public Office Commission has found that a Labour councillor in Dublin “acted in good faith” in making a “minor…Thu Feb 16 2012 - 00:00
Dublin West byelection winner Nulty spent less than rivalsTHE WINNER of the Dublin West byelection Patrick Nulty spent the least among leading candidates during the election campaign, …Thu Feb 16 2012 - 00:00
State wins concessions from troika over assets sell-offTHE GOVERNMENT has secured concessions from the troika that some proceeds from an “ambitious” programme of State asset sales …Wed Feb 15 2012 - 00:00
100,000 jobs plan to be unveiledA GOVERNMENT plan designed to promote the creation of 100,000 jobs over the next four years will be published todayMon Feb 13 2012 - 00:00
Misuse of political labels can lead to bad politicsANALYSIS: IN THE course of taking a swipe at Joe Higgins in the Dáil during the week, Enda Kenny asked how people who claimed…Sat Feb 11 2012 - 00:00
Leading Ahern adviser diesGERRY HICKEY, who has died, was a key adviser to former taoiseach Bertie Ahern throughout his period as leader of Fianna Fáil…Fri Feb 10 2012 - 00:00
FF claims Bill lacks creative thinking and ambitionREACTION: THE INTRODUCTION of tax incentives aimed at luring senior multinational executives to Ireland has been defended by…Thu Feb 09 2012 - 00:00
Finance Bill will include tax breaks to lure top earners hereTAX INCENTIVES aimed at luring senior multinational executives to Ireland, in a bid to boost job creation, will feature in the…Wed Feb 08 2012 - 00:00
Martin seeks clarity on aspects of EU treatyFIANNA FÁIL leader Micheál Martin TD has written to Taoiseach Enda Kenny seeking clarity on six different aspects of the EU fiscal…Sat Feb 04 2012 - 00:00
Supreme Court likely to be final arbiter on treaty pollINSIDE POLITICS : It would be the height of folly for Government to hold an unnecessary and divisive referendum on EU fiscal…Sat Feb 04 2012 - 00:00
Tánaiste suggests Vatican review possibleTÁNAISTE EAMON Gilmore has indicated that flexibility on the part of the Holy See about diplomatic arrangements could pave the…Fri Feb 03 2012 - 00:00
Central Bank sharply cuts growth forecast for this yearTHE CENTRAL Bank has sharply lowered its economic growth forecast for 2012, citing slowing export growth and weak consumer spending…Fri Feb 03 2012 - 00:00
TDs seek review of Vatican embassy closureFINE GAEL TDs have strongly endorsed a motion calling for a review of the Government’s decision to close Ireland’s embassy to…Thu Feb 02 2012 - 00:00
Higgins has power of Supreme Court referralTHE CONSTITUTION: PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins could face his first major decision on whether to refer the new European Union…Wed Feb 01 2012 - 00:00
Public sector retirement echoes Celtic Tiger madnessINSIDE POLITICS: THE CAPACITY of the Irish political system to fixate on the trivial while vitally important issues go without…Sat Jan 28 2012 - 00:00
German parties united on need for compactAGREEMENT ON a fiscal compact across the European Union is regarded as a necessity by all political parties in Germany, according…Fri Jan 27 2012 - 00:00
'Tiger' jail term proposedA MINIMUM jail term of 10 years for criminals convicted of robberies where family members are held hostage has been proposed …Fri Jan 27 2012 - 00:00
Families of deserted soldiers welcome pardon movesRELATIVES OF soldiers who deserted the Irish Army to fight for the Allies in the second World War have welcomed moves by Minister…Thu Jan 26 2012 - 00:00
Pardon on way for Irish who fought, says ShatterA PARDON for thousands of Irish soldiers who deserted from the Defence Forces to fight for the Allies in the second World War…Wed Jan 25 2012 - 00:00
Judges allowed early retirementJUDGES will be allowed to take early retirement at the age of 65 under a new scheme being introduced following the referendum…Sat Jan 07 2012 - 00:00
Top civil servant urges stronger Irish backing for European CommissionSMALLER EU countries such as Ireland need to be more active in backing the European Commission to prevent the increasing influence…Fri Jan 06 2012 - 00:00
Celebrating momentous events that shaped the course of Irish history a century agoA DECADE of commemoration will begin in the year ahead as ceremonies are held to mark the momentous events that changed the face…Thu Jan 05 2012 - 00:00
Tax shortfall will not affect budget targets, says NoonanTHE GOVERNMENT has insisted this year’s budget targets and the terms of the EU-IMF bailout will be met despite official figures…Thu Jan 05 2012 - 00:00
Call for 'active backing' of ECSmaller EU countries like Ireland need to be more active in backing the European Commission to prevent the increasing influence…Thu Jan 05 2012 - 00:00
Year ahead could be as politically dramatic as lastOPINION: IN THE past year the Irish people voted to change the shape of party politicsSat Dec 31 2011 - 00:00
Famine commemoration to be held in DroghedaDROGHEDA IN Co Louth has been selected to host the National Famine Commemoration in May 2012Sat Dec 31 2011 - 00:00
Taoiseach rejects FF call for euro referendumTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny has rejected a call from Fianna Fáil for a referendum on the treaty to protect the euro regardless of whether…Wed Dec 28 2011 - 00:00
Huge upheaval but little changeLast February’s election shook up the political landscape, with Fianna Fáil eclipsed by Fine Gael and Labour, but the bailout…Tue Dec 27 2011 - 00:00
Kenny says job creation key aim of CoalitionTHE OBJECTIVE of the Government is to ensure that anybody currently in long-term unemployment is in a job by the end of the Coalition…Tue Dec 27 2011 - 00:00
Government faces taxing time over property levyINSIDE POLITICS : Citizens could be forgiven for thinking that TDs opposed to property taxes have pursued power at the expense…Sat Dec 24 2011 - 00:00
