Taoiseach ready to end claim by Dublin over NorthThe Government is prepared to enshrine in the Constitution the right of a majority of the people of Northern Ireland to determine…Fri Dec 05 1997 - 00:00
Fees dispute frustrates tribunalA dispute over legal fees is preventing the planning tribunal, chaired by Mr Justice Fergus Flood, from beginning its workWed Dec 03 1997 - 00:00
Andrews went too far in remarks, says AhernThe Taoiseach has disowned the controversial remarks by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Andrews, when he referred to the…Wed Dec 03 1997 - 00:00
Coalition U-turn on funding political partiesIn a major U-turn, the Government is to proceed with the State funding of more than £2 million for political partiesWed Dec 03 1997 - 00:00
Ahern to make first visit to Belfast talksThe Taoiseach will pay his first visit to the all-party talks in Belfast the week after nextSat Nov 29 1997 - 00:00
Archbishop criticises court ruling which allows for abortionThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Desmond Connell, has strongly criticised yesterday's High Court ruling which allows the 13-year-…Sat Nov 29 1997 - 00:00
Ahern hints at disquiet over Bloody Sunday waitThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has intimated a growing impatience with the British government's delay in concluding its review of the…Fri Nov 28 1997 - 00:00
AG gives unborn legal representationSeparate legal teams appointed by the Attorney General, Mr David Byrne, are representing the interests of the unborn and the …Thu Nov 27 1997 - 00:00
South will see powers devolved to body for NorthGovernment Departments will be required to devolve powers to the North/South body being proposed in the Northern negotiations…Thu Nov 27 1997 - 00:00
Bill to allow Moriarty tribunal to award costsThe Government is to introduce a Bill before Christmas to enable the Moriarty tribunal to award costs against any person appearing…Wed Nov 26 1997 - 00:00
End of beginning in sight - AndrewsThe new "institutional architecture" being negotiated in the Northern talks would call for a willingness on all sides to offer…Wed Nov 26 1997 - 00:00
Ahern believes he has understanding with UUP leaderThe Taoiseach believes he has reached "an understanding" with the Ulster Unionist Party leader about the parameters of the talks…Sat Nov 22 1997 - 00:00
Girl rape victim is expected to leave care of Eastern Health Board todayThe 13-year-old pregnant rape victim is expected to leave the care of the Eastern Health Board today in a development which could…Wed Nov 19 1997 - 00:00
Quinn refuses to rule out coalition after next electionThe new leader of the Labour Party, Mr Ruairi Quinn, will recommend that the party does not rule out a coalition with Fianna …Fri Nov 14 1997 - 00:00
Taoiseach to seek meeting with North talks leadersThe Taoiseach is hoping to have a meeting with all of the party leaders involved in the Stormont talks the week after nextThu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
Parties say McCreevy manipulating figuresThe three main Opposition parties have accused the Minister for Finance of manipulative accounting to present the best face on…Thu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
Howlin's supporters predict victoryMr Brendan Howlin's supporters are claiming he will secure an easy victory over Mr Ruairi Quinn in the contest to become leader…Fri Nov 07 1997 - 00:00
Taxi service study plannedA new forum is to be established to examine the operation and regulation of the taxi service in DublinFri Nov 07 1997 - 00:00
Spring's political future in the balanceMr Dick Spring will inform his parliamentary party on Wednesday that he wishes to resign as Labour Party leaderMon Nov 03 1997 - 00:00
Taoiseach open to looking at issue againThe Taoiseach has indicated that he would have "no hang-ups" about revisiting the issue of Cabinet confidentiality following …Mon Nov 03 1997 - 00:00
McAleese sweeps to biggest presidential election victoryThe President-elect, Mrs Mary McAleese, hopes to be "a President for a new century and a new millennium" after the biggest victory…Sat Nov 01 1997 - 00:00
McAleese expected to win on 2nd countProf Mary McAleese is the firm favourite to become the eighth President of Ireland in today's presidential electionsThu Oct 30 1997 - 00:00
Big parties urge Yes vote on confidentiality amendmentThe proposal to write a Cabinet confidentiality clause into the Constitution will be presented to voters on a green ballot paper…Thu Oct 30 1997 - 00:00
Latest opinion poll gives McAleese unassailable lead in race to ParkProf Mary McAleese is heading for a comfortable victory in tomorrow's presidential election, according to the latest Irish Times…Wed Oct 29 1997 - 00:00
Unscathed McAleese remains on course to win presidential raceProf Mary McAleese has emerged unscathed from the leaks controversy and is still on course to win the presidential election, …Sat Oct 25 1997 - 01:00
Bruton still seeking apology from AhernThe Fine Gael leader, Mr John Bruton, is still seeking an apology from the Taoiseach for implying that he, as former Taoiseach…Thu Oct 23 1997 - 01:00
Member of Bruton's staff took away papers, says AhernThe Government is asserting, as a fact, that a member of Mr John Bruton's political staff "took away" papers which formed part…Wed Oct 22 1997 - 01:00
Harris denies poll talk with BrutonThe Fine Gael leader, Mr John Bruton, and his adviser, Mr Roy Dooney, had lunch with the controversial commentator, Mr Eoghan…Sat Oct 18 1997 - 01:00
Improved Banotti match for McAleeseMary McAleese didn't shine, as she has done lately, on last night's Late Late Show debate among the five presidential candidates…Sat Oct 18 1997 - 01:00
Reluctant Government sets up inquiry into McAleese memo leakThe Department of Foreign Affairs has begun a Garda inquiry into the leaking of the confidential briefing document containing…Sat Oct 18 1997 - 01:00
McDowell rejects Tanaiste's remarks on referendumThe former PD deputy, Mr Michael McDowell, has strongly rejected the Tanaiste's criticisms of his remarks about the unsuitability…Fri Oct 17 1997 - 01:00
Adams backing causes election rowThe Taoiseach and the Fine Gael leader are engaged in the first political confrontation of the presidential campaign over Mr …Fri Oct 17 1997 - 01:00
McAleese still in front as Roche vote collapsesProf Mary McAleese maintains a strong lead over the other candidates in the presidential election, although her support has dropped…Wed Oct 15 1997 - 01:00
`Right to life' view has not alteredProf Mary McAleese's attitude to abortion "has not shifted one whit" since she voted to put the anti-abortion amendment into …Mon Oct 13 1997 - 01:00
Ahern promotes three Reynolds men in bid to heal Fianna Fail woundsThe Taoiseach has moved quickly to attempt to heal open wounds in the Fianna Fail party by promoting three of Mr Albert Reynolds…Thu Oct 09 1997 - 01:00
Ahern, Harney to assess Burke positionThe Taoiseach and the Tanaiste will meet today to assess Mr Ray Burke's position in Government and as co-chairman of the Northern…Mon Oct 06 1997 - 01:00
Government withdraws amendment to tribunal termsThe Government has withdrawn its controversial amendment to the terms of reference of the Dublin planning tribunalSat Oct 04 1997 - 01:00
O Cuiv concern at talks, tribunal clashThe first chink in the Government's solidarity around the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Burke, came last night when a Minister…Fri Oct 03 1997 - 01:00
Poll shows 50% support Fianna FailFianna Fail's popularity has risen dramatically while support for the Progressive Democrats has slumped, according to the latest…Thu Oct 02 1997 - 01:00
Ahern told Bruton he can name others who took giftsThe Taoiseach has told Mr John Bruton that he could "finger" up to nine politicians who had received donations as large as that…Thu Oct 02 1997 - 01:00
McAleese is clear favourite to win in campaign pollProf Mary McAleese is the clear favourite to win the presidential election on October 30th, according to the first Irish Times…Wed Oct 01 1997 - 01:00
79% disbelieve Burke on donation explanationFour out of five voters - 79 per cent - do not believe Mr Ray Burke's explanation for the receipt of a cash donation of £30,000…Wed Oct 01 1997 - 01:00
Ahern says tribunal may need to look into letter about north Dublin rezoningThe Taoiseach and the Tanaiste concede that yet another tribunal of inquiry may be required to investigate the contents of the…Sat Sept 27 1997 - 01:00
Details of donations to candidates disclosedThe names of 123 unsuccessful Dail candidates have been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for failing to comply…Sat Sept 27 1997 - 01:00
Ahern to question Burke about `Magill' letterThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, will question Mr Ray Burke and Fianna Fail councillors about the report of a letter contained in this…Fri Sept 26 1997 - 01:00
Government appoints High Court judge to chair tribunalThe Government has appointed Mr Justice Michael Moriarty to chair the second tribunal of inquiry into payments to politicians…Wed Sept 24 1997 - 01:00
IRA link to bomb not found BurkeThe Government had received no advice from the security forces that would indicate the Provisional IRA was in any way involved…Sat Sept 20 1997 - 01:00
Surprise FF victory for McAleese transforms campaign strategiesFour women will contest the presidential election for the first time in the State's history, following the surprising nomination…Thu Sept 18 1997 - 01:00
Reynolds still likely choice despite flurry of activity in FF to defeat himThe Fianna Fail parliamentary party meets this morning to select its presidential candidate following a flurry of activity designed…Wed Sept 17 1997 - 01:00
Taoiseach names former NI ombudsman as one of his Seanad nomineesA former Northern Ireland ombudsman, Dr Maurice Hayes, has been appointed as one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees to the incoming…Sat Sept 13 1997 - 01:00
