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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jobs not the sole issue in Quinn crisis - TaoiseachTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen said the crisis affecting the Quinn Group has resulted in a very complex situation for the Government in…Fri Apr 09 2010 - 01:00
FG TD criticises McAleese on TurkeyRECENT COMMENTS by President Mary McAleese supporting Turkey’s European Union membership application have been described as “…Fri Apr 09 2010 - 01:00
Taoiseach insists pay deal on trackTaoiseach Brian Cowen has rejected suggestions that the public sector pay deal is unravelling following its rejection this week…Thu Apr 08 2010 - 01:00
Regulator stresses independenceThe Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield last night asserted the independence of his office in the face of political pressure…Wed Apr 07 2010 - 01:00
Regulator stresses independence despite Quinn Insurance pressureTHE FINANCIAL Regulator Matthew Elderfield last night asserted the independence of his office in the face of political pressure…Wed Apr 07 2010 - 01:00
1,100 affordable homes still unsold due to slumpSOME 1,100 affordable homes still remain unsold because of the slump in the property market, the Department of the Environment…Fri Apr 02 2010 - 01:00
Complaints to Coimisinéir Teanga upThere was a significant increase in the number of complaints made to An Coimisinéir Teanga, the Irish language commission, last…Mon Mar 29 2010 - 01:00
List system for TDs dropped by partyPAPER ON POLITICAL REFORM: A CONTENTIOUS proposal to allow a small number of TDs to be elected by a list system has been removed…Mon Mar 22 2010 - 00:00
Greens to act on Lost at Sea scheme after reshuffleTHE GREEN Party has said it will wait until the Cabinet reshuffle is completed before raising the Ombudsman and Information Commissioner…Sat Mar 20 2010 - 00:00
Ireland 'needs Celtic Phoenix era'Ireland needs to enter a Celtic Phoenix era during which the nation uses confidence and pride to restore the Irish economy, technology…Sat Mar 20 2010 - 00:00
FG will 'not back Government cuts'Fine Gael will not back the Government's plan to save €3 billion in next December’s budget, the party’s finance spokesman Richard…Sat Mar 20 2010 - 00:00
Ahern almost doubled speech engagements abroad in 2009FORMER TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern almost doubled the number of speaking engagements abroad last year, according to the 2009 Register…Tue Mar 16 2010 - 00:00
Harney considering action over McCafferty commentsMINISTER FOR Health Mary Harney is contemplating legal action arising from personal comments made by journalist Nell McCafferty…Mon Mar 15 2010 - 00:00
Coalition in power two years when Smyth row eruptedIN OCTOBER 1994, Fianna Fáil and Labour had been in coalition for almost two years when a major controversy arose that would …Mon Mar 15 2010 - 00:00
FG front bench split over list systemTHE FINE Gael front bench was deeply divided over a proposal to introduce a list system to select some TDs during discussions…Mon Mar 15 2010 - 00:00
Change will take time - CowenPOLITICAL REACTION: TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen has said that he is determined to implement the recommendations of the Innovation …Fri Mar 12 2010 - 00:00
FF TD intends to stay in Dáil despite motor neurone diagnosisFIANNA FÁIL TD Michael Fitzpatrick says he intends to continue his work as a Dáil deputy notwithstanding his recent diagnosis…Fri Mar 12 2010 - 00:00
Career built on highly popular Limerick basePROFILE: WILLIE O’DEA’S political career has been built on an extraordinarily popular base in Limerick, where he has been the…Fri Feb 19 2010 - 00:00
Greens relationship 'excellent' - CowenThe Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said his relationship with the Green Party and its leader John Gormley remained “excellent” despite…Fri Feb 19 2010 - 00:00
