State must not 'fear' stability pact reformLIKELY REFORM of Europe’s Stability and Growth Pact later this year should hold no fear for Ireland, an important new report …Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Just six of promised 14 Bills publishedTHE GOVERNMENT has published fewer than half the Bills that were promised during the summer session of the Dáil.Mon Jul 12 2010 - 01:00
Quarter of education officers off for summerMORE THAN a quarter of the educational welfare officers in the State enjoy the same summer holidays as primary school teachers…Mon Jul 12 2010 - 01:00
Hundreds honour Irish killed in military servicePRESIDENT MARY McAleese and Taoiseach Brian Cowen led the State commemoration yesterday for Irish people who died in past wars…Mon Jul 12 2010 - 01:00
Department's delayed issue of bank crisis files criticisedTHE DÁIL’S spending watchdog yesterday criticised the Department of Finance for its nine-week delay in producing crucial documents…Sat Jul 10 2010 - 01:00
First civil registrations expected next JanuaryTHE FIRST civil registrations for same-sex couples are likely to take place next January following overwhelming approval of the…Fri Jul 09 2010 - 01:00
Cost of reducing emissions from agriculture 'huge'SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS in greenhouse emissions cannot be achieved in the agricultural sector without incurring huge costs, the…Thu Jul 08 2010 - 01:00
Seanad passes Partnership BillLegislation giving effect to civil partnerships passed all stages in the Seanad by 48 to four votes tonight.Thu Jul 08 2010 - 01:00
Two FF TDs may not vote for new lawTHE VOTING intentions of two Fianna Fáil TDs on controversial animal welfare legislation was unknown last night, pending the …Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Coalition partners confident of deal on animal welfareTHERE WAS growing confidence among the two Government parties last night that a deal can be struck on animal welfare legislation…Thu Jul 01 2010 - 01:00
Report says Oireachtas has exceeded targeted cuts by €10mTHE OIREACHTAS has managed to exceed the targeted cuts recommended by the McCarthy report by €10 million, according to its annual…Thu Jul 01 2010 - 01:00
Healy-Rae, Lowry to vote against hunt BillTHE GOVERNMENT is confident it will win tonight’s Dáil vote banning stag hunting despite two defections and uncertainty over …Tue Jun 29 2010 - 01:00
Out-of-town retail centre parking to be reviewedA GOVERNMENT review of retail planning guidelines will examine the desirability of allowing out-of-town retail centres to offer…Tue Jun 29 2010 - 01:00
Cowen holds meetings with TDs, SenatorsTHE TAOISEACH has held breakfast meetings with groups of Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators over the past month to discuss December…Tue Jun 29 2010 - 01:00
€35m of energy fund not spentOVER A third of the Government’s 2009 budget for energy efficiency schemes was not spent, the Department of Energy has confirmed…Thu Jun 24 2010 - 01:00
Review fires warning shot in advance of Planning BillANALYSIS: Six local authorities are under scrutiny not so much for their specific records as to ensure widespread co-operation…Wed Jun 23 2010 - 01:00
New powers to curb use of quad bikesNEW POWERS to curb the use of quad bikes and jet-skis have been announced by Minister for the Environment John Gormley.Mon Jun 21 2010 - 01:00
PRSI exemption for new staffA new €36 million scheme announced by Government today will give employers PRSI exemptions for taking on new workers.Sun Jun 20 2010 - 01:00
Kenny's side displayed a ruthless streak unmatched by pretenderAn almost accidental leadership challenge lost any hope of success once it was perceived as Brahmins versus yokelsSat Jun 19 2010 - 01:00
Maths a key subject in final exam for FG rivalsANALYSIS: While both Kenny and Bruton played excellent politics yesterday, the leader may still be doomed if he wins by just…Thu Jun 17 2010 - 01:00
Electing new leader could take weeksCONFIDENCE MOTION: IT COULD take a number of weeks to elect a new Fine Gael leader in the event of Enda Kenny losing tomorrow…Wed Jun 16 2010 - 01:00
Nine FG frontbenchers reject KennyNine members of the Fine Gael shadow cabinet have declared they have no confidence in party leader Enda Kenny in the wake of …Tue Jun 15 2010 - 01:00
Minister confident extended department can confound fearsINTERVIEW: McCarthy report said it should be abolished but Pat Carey’s department has now doubled in sizeTue Jun 08 2010 - 01:00
Banking collapse reports expected next weekTHE TWO reports investigating Ireland’s banking collapse will be published by the Government next week, according to the schedule…Sat Jun 05 2010 - 01:00
Butler resigns FF whip over expenses claimsFIANNA FÁIL Senator Larry Butler resigned from the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party last night, the first politician to suffer…Sat Jun 05 2010 - 01:00
FF moves to withdraw whip from Callely over expensesTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen last night set in train a process to exclude Senator Ivor Callely from the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party…Fri Jun 04 2010 - 01:00
Honohan to deliver banking reportThe governor of the Central Bank will deliver the report of his preliminary investigation into Ireland’s banking collapse to …Mon May 31 2010 - 01:00
After-school service sporadic - Ó CuívTHE AVAILABILITY of after-school services for children of poorer working parents is sporadic around the State, Minister for Social…Mon May 31 2010 - 01:00
Lemass group a forum for dissent or discussion?ANALYSIS: Fianna Fáil is divided about the Lemass Forum, a group which draws from the party’s backbenchersMon May 31 2010 - 01:00
Parties to discuss Moriarty reportTHE LEADERS of all five political parties in the Dáil will meet on Wednesday to ascertain if a joint approach can be adopted …Mon May 31 2010 - 01:00
Second e-car agreement with a major motor group signedTHE GOVERNMENT has signed a second memorandum with a major motor manufacturer to promote the development of the electric vehicle…Tue May 25 2010 - 01:00
No further measures to be taken against Gogarty for use of expletivesA DÁIL disciplinary committee inquiring into the use of expletives by Green Party TD Paul Gogarty has recommended that no further…Tue May 25 2010 - 01:00
Ryan rejects prediction of national insolvencyA SENIOR Minister has described UCD academic Prof Morgan Kelly as a “prophet of doom” for claiming the country will become insolvent…Tue May 25 2010 - 01:00
Electric vehicle deal agreedThe Government has today signed a second memorandum with a major motor manufacture to promote the development of the electric…Mon May 24 2010 - 01:00
Ryan denies free-to-air TV coverage will destroy rugbyMINISTER FOR Communications Eamon Ryan has dismissed an accusation by the head of Irish rugby that he will destroy the game by…Wed May 19 2010 - 01:00
Gardaí tighten Dáil security before protest marchA LARGE security operation will be in place for the “Right to Work” protest outside Dáil Éireann this evening following minor…Tue May 18 2010 - 01:00
Ó Cuív says pension cuts cannot be ruled outA CUT to the old-age pension in December’s budget cannot be ruled out, Minister for Social Protection Eamon Ó Cuív said yesterday…Fri May 14 2010 - 01:00
Report says port companies must supply informationIRELAND’S STATE-OWNED port companies should be made compellable to answer questions about their performance, a parliamentary …Wed May 12 2010 - 01:00
Gardaí investigating Dáil protestGardaí are investigating a violent incident last night in which a number of people involved in a protest outside Leinster House…Wed May 12 2010 - 01:00
€500m loan for Metro project approvedTHE DUBLIN metro project was given a significant boost yesterday when the European Investment Bank announced it had approved …Wed May 12 2010 - 01:00
Spin doctor to give view of next electionTHE FORMER British government’s head of communications Alastair Campbell will be the guest of honour at this year’s Trim Swift…Mon May 10 2010 - 01:00
Irish party leaders hold their counsel on British resultBRITISH-IRISH RELATIONS: TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen said yesterday that he called DUP leader Peter Robinson to commiserate with him…Sat May 08 2010 - 01:00
Fahey strongly defends set-up of Lost at Sea schemeFORMER minister for the marine Frank Fahey has strongly defended establishing the controversial Lost at Sea schemeFri May 07 2010 - 01:00
Politicians criticise pressure over pensionsTHE “CRUSADE” that has forced politicians to surrender their ministerial pensions had been criticised as being a witch-hunt and…Thu Apr 29 2010 - 01:00
Scrapping pensions not constitutional, says LenihanSCRAPPING PENSION payments to former ministers who are serving TDs, Senators or MEPs would not be permissible under the Constitution…Tue Apr 27 2010 - 01:00
Lenihan misled public on Boucher pension - ShortallMINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan has been accused of misleading the public by not admitting he approved the controversial €…Mon Apr 26 2010 - 01:00
Dáil resumes after Easter breakToday's resumption of the Dáil after the Easter break is likely to be dominated by rows over the Government’s alleged role in…Tue Apr 20 2010 - 01:00
Opposition to renew Dáil attacks over banks crisisTODAY’S RESUMPTION of the Dáil after the Easter break is likely to be dominated by rows over the Government’s alleged role in…Tue Apr 20 2010 - 01:00
TDs stranded by volcanic ash cloud as Dáil resumesOVER A dozen Dáil deputies have been left stranded abroad by the volcanic ash cloud and will be absent when the Dáil resumes …Tue Apr 20 2010 - 01:00
TD's rejection of Turkey's entry into EU not FG policyFINE GAEL has said it officially supports Turkish membership of the European Union notwithstanding opposition to the move expressed…Sat Apr 10 2010 - 01:00
