Alan Shatter case ‘won’t stop’ Garda malpractice inquiryFormer minister for justice went to High Court last month to have certain findings against him by senior counsel Seán Guerin set asideMon Aug 25 2014 - 01:01
Will there be another abortion referendum?Coalition has no appetite for new abortion battleSat Aug 23 2014 - 01:00
Albert Reynolds’s son to deliver eulogy at State funeralTributes paid to former taoiseach by succession of leaders in Ireland, Britain and the USSat Aug 23 2014 - 01:00
Developer calls for for Nama to invest in housingNoel Smyth urges Minister for Environment to take steps to boost constructionThu Aug 21 2014 - 01:00
Minister will have veto over GSOC inquiries into Garda chiefDraft law gives extra powers to ombudsman but FF questions ‘ministerial veto’Thu Aug 21 2014 - 01:00
Ministers told to rein in spending and allow for tax cutsGovernment plans to ease tax burden on low- and middle-income familiesThu Jul 24 2014 - 01:07
Kerins says PAC clerk warned her about committee membersAffidavit says clerk told charity chief he resisted attempts to call in RehabWed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
McGuinness says nothing unusual about Kerins meetingChairman says Public Accounts Committee will robustly defend action taken by ex- Rehab chiefTue Jul 22 2014 - 10:01
Danske Bank steps up action against former FG junior minister John PerryCourt judgment registered for the repayment of a €2.47m debtTue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00
PAC plans ‘robust’ response to Kerins legal actionKerins claims committee members engaged in a ‘witch-hunt’Tue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00
EU summit on top appointments ends in stalemateEnd of Brussels talks a potential blow to effort to secure agriculture commissioner postThu Jul 17 2014 - 06:56
The contenders: those in running for top EU postsThere are an array of potential candidates to fill two of the most senior posts in the unionThu Jul 17 2014 - 01:01
Europe moves to intensify sanctions on RussiaEU leaders look to punish Russia over continuing interference in UkraineThu Jul 17 2014 - 01:00
Taoiseach has no ‘fixed position’ on next European foreign policy chiefKenny dismisses speculation linking him with presidency of European CouncilThu Jul 17 2014 - 01:00
Nama confirms plans to intervene in property marketReview concludes agency should be able to redeem senior and subordinated debt ahead of timeWed Jul 16 2014 - 12:10
Nama to step up lending to boost housing supplyAgency working to complete disposal of assets by 2018, two years ahead of planWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Coalition using housing to try to get political momentumThe Government believes Nama can help market return to normalityWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
‘It’s not easy’, says Taoiseach as he prepares to clear out junior ministersAt least four Ministers of State in jeopardy in the reshuffleTue Jul 15 2014 - 09:02
Four Ministers of State may lose postsBurton is expected to scrap existing Labour-held post for a new junior ministryTue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
FF warns Coalition on corporate tax reformGovernment is facing resistance from businesses to phasing out of contentious tax rulesTue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Businesses set to resist pre-emptive changes to tax regimeFinance considers reform amid suggestions it could boost Ireland’s reputationMon Jul 14 2014 - 08:59
As global pressure on corporate tax rates grows some feel Ireland should jump firstWhile generous tax can attract business, flying in the face of global anger may notMon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00
John Perry fights to hold Minister of State positionCabinet decision expected tomorrow likely to result in another Minister of State portfolioMon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00
Minister has criticised aid agency in the pastIn public comments on Twitter in recent years, Charlie Flanagan accused Trócaire of ‘bias and partisanship’Sat Jul 12 2014 - 01:00
Now for the hard bit ... getting credit for the tough decisionsKenny pledges to keep Coalition in office and on track until end of the lineSat Jul 12 2014 - 01:00
Kenny promises to bring ‘benefit of recovery’ to publicCoalition priorities include reducing income tax burden and tripling housing outputFri Jul 11 2014 - 23:03
Taoiseach attempts to save Garth Brooks showsNew talks after country singer hopes five Croke Park concerts can be ‘salvaged’Thu Jul 10 2014 - 06:57
Taoiseach ‘willing to help find solution’ to Garth Brooks debacleSinger wrote to promoter to say ‘I cannot begin to tell you how badly my heart is breaking’Wed Jul 09 2014 - 21:37
Kenny ‘looks forward to’ discussing economy with BurtonNew Tanaiste aims to reform tax system to ‘incentivise people to work’Sat Jul 05 2014 - 12:43
Burton focuses on low pay and social housingNew Tánaiste calls for a low-pay commission to look at minimum wageSat Jul 05 2014 - 01:00
Burton aims to reform tax system to ‘incentivise people to work’New Labour leader will also push for low-pay commission to advise GovernmentSat Jul 05 2014 - 01:00
Enda Kenny might have to reconsider top European roleOpinion: Taoiseach’s close working relationship with Cameron could be a key factor in European Council president selectionSat Jul 05 2014 - 00:01
Burton takes office as Tánaiste with call for low-pay commissionNew Labour Party leader also seeks examination of minimum wage and affordable housingFri Jul 04 2014 - 18:01
Government sees opportunity amid debate on EU’s fiscal rulesPossible investment in energy projects without breaching budget guidelinesThu Jul 03 2014 - 01:00
Expert panel approves North-South pylon planEirGrid welcomes assessment, saying the line is ‘absolutely vital and urgent’Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Legal panel to examine Garda misconduct allegationsGovernment to hire seven barristers to review up to 220 outstanding allegations from publicWed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Keeping Britain in EU 'just got harder'Taoiseach says other EU leaders around the table had ‘respect’ for British debateSat Jun 28 2014 - 12:35
EU issues tight deadline to Russia for ceasefire talks and release of prisonersTrade deal with Ukraine prompts Russian warning of ‘grave consequences’Sat Jun 28 2014 - 01:00
EU leaders affirm ‘respect’ for rules on stability and growthOnus on Juncker to deliver coherent plan for flexibility within pactSat Jun 28 2014 - 01:00
Juncker to become next European Commission presidentBritain opposes appointment with Cameron saying move makes staying in EU ‘harder’Fri Jun 27 2014 - 18:00
Government sticking to 3% deficit target, Kenny saysTaoiseach indicates support for budget ‘flexibility’ to help create job opportunitiesThu Jun 26 2014 - 16:42
Italian call for fiscal leeway may also benefit IrelandIrish officials hopeful Europe may relax budget rules to boost growthThu Jun 26 2014 - 09:02
Kenny urges Sinn Féin to help break deadlock on past, parades, flagsTaoiseach and Tánaiste meet Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness and Mary Lou McDonaldWed Jun 25 2014 - 01:00
FF disputes MEP Brian Crowley claim over European Parliament staffCrowley says he has moved to the European Conservative and Reformist (ECR) group not for ‘any personal gain’Tue Jun 24 2014 - 01:00
Brian Crowley joins Tory-led Eurosceptic allianceCrowley decision does not reflect party position, say Fianna Fáil sourcesMon Jun 23 2014 - 12:26
Policy hurdles 'likely' as Fine Gael, Labour prepare pact renewalTalks scheduled to ‘reset’ Coalition agreement for run-in to general electionMon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00
EirGrid to relaunch disputed regional network upgradeUnderground route for Grid West between Roscommon and Mayo to be known this weekMon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00
Brian Crowley rumoured to be moving to new group in EU parliamentIreland South MEP call into question membership of liberal groupMon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00
James Reilly says charity should seek repayment from ex-CEOAdministrator says group shielded senior executives from public pay cutsFri Jun 20 2014 - 01:00
Nosedive in CRC public donations since last yearFunds raised from CRC flag days and Santa Bear appeal drop by over €200,000Fri Jun 20 2014 - 01:00
