Committee does not favour new definition of familyThe constitutional definition of the family should not be extended to cover unmarried couples, but legal protection should be…Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Parties split on having referendumLabour, Sinn Féin and the Green Party have come out against the decision of the all-party Oireachtas committee not to recommend…Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Rabbitte's coalition ultimatum could lead to dilemmaThe Labour Party has moved into a strong position to get into power after the next election, according to the latest Irish Times…Sat Jan 21 2006 - 00:00
McDowell urged to consult Garda union on new reserveA Fianna Fáil TD has called on the Minister for Justice to engage in "full and open consultation" with the Association of Garda…Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00
Creighton selected as Fine Gael candidateDublin City councillor Lucinda Creighton was selected last night as the Fine Gael candidate for the Dublin South-East constituency…Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00
Wright will not contest electionDublin North Fianna Fáil TD GV Wright will not be contesting the next general electionTue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00
Review of public bodies excluded from FOI ActThe exclusion of a range of public bodies from the remit of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act will be considered by an Oireachtas…Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00
Harney angers consultants over talks deadlineMinister for Health Mary Harney appears determined to bring the health service to its knees in an "Irish Ferries-style rush" …Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
Mitchell wants Dail inquiry into Luas problemsThe continuing disclosures about the flaws in the Luas lines should be investigated by an Oireachtas committee to establish precisely…Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
New Luas plinths needed - reportAnother report on problems with the Luas tracks has come into possession of The Irish TimesMon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
RPA insists Luas is safe despite new call for repairsThe Rail Procurement Agency (RPA) last night insisted the Luas network remained totally safeFri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
Bridie O'Flaherty, founder member of PDs, dies at 88The former mayor of Galway, Bridie O'Flaherty, who died yesterday aged 88, was a founder member of the Progressive Democrats …Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
Fine Gael TD not to contest next electionWestmeath Fine Gael TD Paul McGrath announced last night that he would not be contesting the next election following a disagreement…Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
Referendum sought on random breath-testingAn Oireachtas committee will today call on the Government to consider holding a referendum to permit the introduction of random…Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00
Congestion feared over Luas workDublin commuters living in the areas served by the Luas lines will have to cope with long delays if the tram service is disrupted…Sat Jan 07 2006 - 00:00
Sargent rejects FG view of GreensGreen Party leader Trevor Sargent hit back yesterday at criticism of his party by the Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny, and offered…Fri Jan 06 2006 - 00:00
Serious flaws found in sections of Dublin's Luas systemSerious flaws in sections of Dublin's Luas light rail system have been identified in a comprehensive study commissioned by the…Thu Jan 05 2006 - 00:00
Track problems down the line for LuasA report has urged repairs to Dublin's Luas lines, writes Stephen Collins , Political CorrespondentThu Jan 05 2006 - 00:00
Mansergh set to fill Davern's FF seatThe decision of Fianna Fáil TD for Tipperary South, Noel Davern, not to contest the next general election has opened the door…Wed Jan 04 2006 - 00:00
O'Rourke talks of coalition with LabourThe leader of the Seanad, Mary O'Rourke, yesterday joined in the debate over Fianna Fáil coalition policy after the next election…Tue Jan 03 2006 - 00:00
