Changes expected in junior ministriesFIANNA FÁIL TDs are expecting across-the-board changes in the junior ranks when the Cabinet decides on the composition of the…Fri May 09 2008 - 01:00
Coughlan and Lenihan could be future contenders for FF leadershipTHE BIG WINNERS: NEW MINISTER for Finance Brian Lenihan said last night his promotion was a "fantastic honour" given that he…Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
Government criticised over timing of reportPOLITICAL REACTION: THE GOVERNMENT last night maintained that there were no hidden agendas in its decision to publish the sixth…Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
Cowen urges party to push for Yes voteBRIAN COWEN last night said he did not want to have to explain to other European leaders why Ireland had voted down a referendum…Wed May 07 2008 - 01:00
Does future include Brussels or Park?DURING HIS second term as Taoiseach between 2002 and 2007, Bertie Ahern first signalled that he would step back from a prominent…Wed May 07 2008 - 01:00
Government still committed to targets for biofuelTHE GOVERNMENT remains committed to achieving ambitious short-terms targets for including biofuel in all petrol and diesel, despite…Mon May 05 2008 - 01:00
Press code violators 'deserve sack'OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE: REPEATED TRANSGRESSIONS of the new press code of conduct by a journalist or editor should warrant dismissal…Thu May 01 2008 - 01:00
Most arrivals choose to stay, says reportSOME SEVEN in 10 of all immigrants who arrived from the 10 accession states prior to them becoming full members of the EU are…Thu May 01 2008 - 01:00
Confusion over cutting alcohol limitTHERE IS some confusion over the timing of plans to lower the legal blood-alcohol level for drivers following seemingly contradictory…Thu May 01 2008 - 01:00
Ministers and TDs build up valuable teaching pensions to add to generous Dáil benefitsTHREE SENIOR Government ministers have kept their teaching positions in their former school open, with full pension rights, despite…Wed Apr 30 2008 - 01:00
Ahern says achieving peace his proudest momentTAOISEACH BERTIE Ahern said peace in Ireland was his proudest achievement when he delivered his last speech as Taoiseach and …Mon Apr 28 2008 - 01:00
Obama followers gather at Ha'penny BridgeIRELAND: HILLARY CLINTON'S 10-point victory in the Pennsylvania primary has made it clear that approximately 793 superdelegates…Mon Apr 28 2008 - 01:00
Victim in cancer scandal criticises DrummREBECCA O’MALLEY, who was wrongly diagnosed as being clear of breast cancer, has called on the chief executive of the Health …Mon Apr 28 2008 - 01:00
Taoiseach warns No to Lisbon would be 'disaster'A NO vote in the upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty would be a "disaster for the country", the Taoiseach said yesterday…Mon Apr 28 2008 - 01:00
Fine Gael questions decision to spend €15m on climate change campaignFINE GAEL and the Green Party have clashed over the merits of a €15 million campaign to raise awareness of climate change.Sat Apr 26 2008 - 01:00
PDs lose third councillor since electionTHE PROGRESSIVE Democrats have suffered their third serious defection since last year's election.Sat Apr 26 2008 - 01:00
Ryan announces energy saving incentive scheme for homesA HOME improvement incentive scheme was announced yesterday which, if implemented in full, will lead to 1 million of the 1Fri Apr 25 2008 - 01:00
Constitution anomalous on crime of blasphemy, committee toldAN OIREACHTAS committee heard yesterday that constitutional provision making blasphemy a crime is anomalous, but there were divided…Thu Apr 24 2008 - 01:00
All-party talks on code of conduct for TD lettersWHIPS FROM all the political parties will meet this evening to consider the introduction of a code of conduct governing reference…Wed Apr 23 2008 - 01:00
Government plan aims to restrict sale of alcoholTHE GOVERNMENT will today launch a two-pronged strategy that will lead to restrictions in the availability of alcohol and stricter…Wed Apr 23 2008 - 01:00
Donations to members of FF exceed €500,000FIANNA FÁIL TDs, Senators and MEPs disclosed donations of over €500,000 during 2007, more than the combined total of all other…Wed Apr 23 2008 - 01:00
Stricter rules on drinks sponsorship Government plan aims to restrict sale of alcoholTHE GOVERNMENT will today launch a two-pronged strategy that will lead to restrictions in the availability of alcohol and stricter…Wed Apr 23 2008 - 01:00
FG leader criticises 'simplistic argument' against treatyFINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny has criticised businessman Ulick McEvaddy for using simplistic arguments to back his call to reject…Tue Apr 22 2008 - 01:00
Ministers got €91,000 accommodation tax reliefMINISTERS WHOSE constituencies are outside Dublin were afforded tax relief of over €91,000 when they claimed a total of €218,…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Greens accused over waste charges waiverTHE GREEN Party was accused yesterday of reversing its position on a national waiver for domestic waste charges since entering…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Minister says boycott of Olympic ceremony a possibilityMINISTER FOR Sport Séamus Brennan has warned that if the Chinese government does not continue to improve its human rights record…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
TD apologises over rapist's referenceLABOUR TD Kathleen Lynch has apologised for writing a reference letter on behalf of the parents of a Cork man who was sentenced…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
FF denies rift over timing of Flynn returnFIANNA FÁIL yesterday dismissed as "completely without foundation" reports that the manner in which Beverley Flynn was readmitted…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Entrepreneur backs No vote against Lisbon Treaty 'drivel'ULICK McEVADDY, the prominent aviation entrepreneur, has publicly backed the campaign for a No vote in the Lisbon Treaty on the…Mon Apr 21 2008 - 01:00
Profile: new leader Ciarán CannonCiarán Cannon (42), from Kiltullagh in east Galway, was one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees to the Seanad in 2007.Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
Gilmore favours southeast universityLABOUR LEADER Eamon Gilmore yesterday became the first leader of a major political party to publicly speak out in favour of a…Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
Irishman expelled from Afghanistan no 'fall guy'AN IRISH political adviser expelled from Afghanistan for speaking to the Taliban has said he did not make an error of judgment…Fri Apr 18 2008 - 01:00
Mourners told of shy man with a sense of fairnessFUNERAL MASS: STATE AND church leaders including President Mary McAleese, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and the Catholic Primate of…Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:00
Archbishop pays tribute to 'pioneering artisan' HilleryArchbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin described the late President Dr Patrick Hillery as "a pioneering artisan in building …Wed Apr 16 2008 - 01:00
Gormley preferred alternative coalitionGREEN PARTY leader John Gormley has raised the possibility of a future coalition with Fine Gael and Labour.Sat Apr 12 2008 - 01:00
PSNI chief predicts SF could make 2008 his toughest yearPSNI CHIEF Constable Sir Hugh Orde has said that 2008 will be a very difficult year for policing, perhaps the most difficult …Fri Apr 11 2008 - 01:00
No 'honeymoon period' in DáilOPPOSITION REACTION: THE OPPOSITION yesterday paid tribute to Brian Cowen on his election as Fianna Fáil leader-designate, but…Thu Apr 10 2008 - 01:00
FG councillor who called for Kenny to quit resignsFINE GAEL UNREST: A FINE Gael councillor who said on RTÉ that Brian Cowen as the leader of Fianna Fáil would "devour" Enda Kenny…Thu Apr 10 2008 - 01:00
Secret meetings were held with loyalist paramilitary leadersAHERN'S DEPARTING SPEECH: TAOISEACH BERTIE Ahern has disclosed that he held secret meetings with the leaders of the two main…Thu Apr 10 2008 - 01:00
Personal steps in cutting carbon urgedIRISH PEOPLE need to assume responsibility for their high levels of consumption and individual carbon emission if Ireland is …Wed Apr 09 2008 - 01:00
Survey shows massive support for carbon taxesA GOVERNMENT-commissioned opinion poll shows an overwhelming majority are concerned about the impact of climate change in Ireland…Wed Apr 09 2008 - 01:00
Cowen says his big day will be tinged with sadnessTÁNAISTE BRIAN Cowen has said that his election to the positions of taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fáil next Wednesday will be…Mon Apr 07 2008 - 01:00
Pursuit of Ahern's head has embittered relations in DáilOpposition's attacks on Ahern have not always been consistent or well-timed, while Brian Cowen may prove more to Labour's liking…Sat Apr 05 2008 - 01:00
Flynn's re-entry to Fianna Fáil timely, says TaoiseachBEVERLEY FLYNN'S readmission to Fianna Fáil was the correct decision and was taken at an appropriate time, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Sat Apr 05 2008 - 01:00
Overwhelming support for CowenVIEW FROM THE BACKBENCHES: THERE WAS overwhelming support for Brian Cowen as the next leader of Fianna Fáil from backbenchers…Fri Apr 04 2008 - 01:00
Ministers declare support for Cowen's candidacyLEADERSHIP CONTEST: ALL OF Brian Cowen's potential rivals said yesterday that they would support his candidacy.Fri Apr 04 2008 - 01:00
A career in politicsTIMELINE: June 1977: Bertie Ahern, a 25- year-old accounts clerk at the Mater hospital in Dublin, stands for Fianna Fáil in …Thu Apr 03 2008 - 01:00
No need to disclose interest in apartments - FaheyGALWAY WEST TD Frank Fahey has asserted there was no obligation on him to disclose an interest in two apartments in Dublin where…Wed Apr 02 2008 - 01:00
Ahern to respond to controversy in the DáilTHE GOVERNMENT has confirmed that Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will respond to the controversy surrounding the evidence of his former…Sat Mar 29 2008 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil TD says Taoiseach needs to clarify sterling sumsTHE CARLOW-Kilkenny TD Bobby Aylward has said that Bertie Ahern has been damaged by the evidence of Gráinne Carruth at the Mahon…Sat Mar 29 2008 - 00:00
