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Burton rejects calls for autumn election and favours 2016

Burton rejects calls for autumn election and favours 2016

Tánaiste says preference is for Government to serve full term

Tue May 19 2015 - 01:00
High turnout key for Yes win in marriage vote, says Burton

High turnout key for Yes win in marriage vote, says Burton

Tánaiste dismisses silent No majority, but says Yes side must not be complacent

Fri May 15 2015 - 21:49
Same-sex marriage: ‘No’ canvassing is more muted affair

Same-sex marriage: ‘No’ canvassing is more muted affair

It is clear No side does not have resources, volunteers or visibility of Yes campaign

Fri May 15 2015 - 01:00
Personal route to reach  public  central to Yes campaign

Personal route to reach public central to Yes campaign

Stressing their own experiences gets positive response for Yes side

Thu May 14 2015 - 01:01
Plan to cut bankruptcy term referred to committee

Plan to cut bankruptcy term referred to committee

Reduction in term from three years to one is not part of Coalition mortgage package

Tue May 12 2015 - 14:04
Stepchange charity to act as bank go-between on mortgage arrears

Stepchange charity to act as bank go-between on mortgage arrears

UK charity will encourage homeowners to avoid court by engaging with lenders

Tue May 12 2015 - 01:00
Minister for the Gaeltacht still struggling with . . . Gaeilge

Minister for the Gaeltacht still struggling with . . . Gaeilge

Joe McHugh making strides but struggles with grammar and those tricky turns of phrase

Mon May 11 2015 - 07:08
Freedom of Information requests soar after fee falls

Freedom of Information requests soar after fee falls

Interview: Howlin claims more reform set in place in past four years than in previous 40

Mon May 11 2015 - 01:00

Five lessons for Ireland from the British general election

Analysis: It is often forgotten how blunt an instrument opinion polls are

Sun May 10 2015 - 19:29
Carlow-Kilkenny byelection:  Renua policies closest to FG

Carlow-Kilkenny byelection: Renua policies closest to FG

Only Renua and FG do not back rent control and oppose free healthcare paid via taxation

Fri May 08 2015 - 01:00
Strategic bank to stay on Government balance sheet, Eurostat says

Strategic bank to stay on Government balance sheet, Eurostat says

EU agency’s decision may have implications for how Irish Water passes market test

Thu May 07 2015 - 21:04
Howlin offers interested groups chance to  help shape next budget

Howlin offers interested groups chance to help shape next budget

Two-day ‘social forum’ in July will take suggestions on how €1.5bn should be spent

Thu May 07 2015 - 01:00
New climate legislation has ‘critical weaknesses’

New climate legislation has ‘critical weaknesses’

Absence of 2050 target creates ‘critical uncertainty’ for investors, Client Earth report finds

Tue May 05 2015 - 11:25
Fine Gael adds Richard Bruton to Dublin Bay North ticket

Fine Gael adds Richard Bruton to Dublin Bay North ticket

Party council takes decision after Minister’s failure to win nomination at convention

Fri May 01 2015 - 14:32
Rejection for Bruton, even for altruistic reason, is still rejection

Rejection for Bruton, even for altruistic reason, is still rejection

Analysis: Fine Gael faces more local rebellions over strict gender quota rules

Fri May 01 2015 - 13:46
Thousands of lobbyists will need to declare on online register

Thousands of lobbyists will need to declare on online register

Groups required to register under Regulation of Lobbying Act from September 1st

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 12:55
European court upholds ban on gay blood donations

European court upholds ban on gay blood donations

Court of justice rules that ban may be justified in certain circumstances

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 01:00
Spring statement: Ministerial double act fails to raise a smile

Spring statement: Ministerial double act fails to raise a smile

After weeks of hype, Noonan and Howlin deliver a dismal anti-climax

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 01:00
Analysis: Recovery not assured for floundering Fianna Fáil

Analysis: Recovery not assured for floundering Fianna Fáil

No guarantees in volatile political landscape that once powerful machine can rebound

Thu Apr 23 2015 - 10:48
Egypt being lobbied regularly on Ibrahim Halawa, says Minister

Egypt being lobbied regularly on Ibrahim Halawa, says Minister

Charlie Flanagan in contact with Egyptian counterpart to argue case for Irish teenager

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 21:53
US arm was  a relatively small part of Fianna Fáil fund-raising operation

US arm was a relatively small part of Fianna Fáil fund-raising operation

American funding was small beer compared to activities in Ireland

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 01:00
Committee disagrees with law of tax appeals  heard in public

Committee disagrees with law of tax appeals heard in public

Lifting of the in-camera rule could have ‘a chilling effect’ on taxpayers

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 01:00
Tánaiste  favours role for local authorities as mortgage providers

Tánaiste favours role for local authorities as mortgage providers

However, Joan Burton said there had been no discussion at Government level of €5,000 grants for first-time buyers

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s other vote on May 22nd

Ireland’s other vote on May 22nd

The Carlow-Kilkenny byelection, which takes place on the same day as the same-sex marriage referendum, is shaping up as a traditional Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael fight

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:00
Coveney says right to mother and father is not that simple

Coveney says right to mother and father is not that simple

Corollary would be that children could be taken from single parents, says Minister

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 21:17
Remembering 1916: Coalition signals seven projects to be ready

Remembering 1916: Coalition signals seven projects to be ready

‘Reminders’, costing €22m, include centre in GPO and Teach an Phiarsaigh in Ros Muc

Tue Apr 07 2015 - 01:00
Enda Kenny: I bumped into a handy personal anecdote

Enda Kenny: I bumped into a handy personal anecdote

Taoiseach has happy knack of meeting people who back up his arguments

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00
Precise truth on Fr Niall Molloy death cannot be ascertained

Precise truth on Fr Niall Molloy death cannot be ascertained

Report indicates ‘extremely unusual, if not unique, features’ about high-profile crime

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 22:31
Water customers must also register with department

Water customers must also register with department

Grants to be paid in September by Department of Social Protection

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 14:49
Cabinet approves plan to make schools publish admissions criteria

Cabinet approves plan to make schools publish admissions criteria

Aim of Bill is to address ‘soft barriers’ which may sometimes be used to exclude children from particular backgrounds

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 11:00
Bill to ban requests for deposits securing school places

Bill to ban requests for deposits securing school places

Legislation will require all schools to make public all criteria for admissions policies

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 16:10
New legislation will force schools  to publish admissions policy

New legislation will force schools to publish admissions policy

Education Bill will also ban seeking of deposits or payments to secure places

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 16:09
Analysis: Fianna Fáil still struggling to make itself heard

Analysis: Fianna Fáil still struggling to make itself heard

FF still hasn’t got the public support it needs to convalesce completely

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 11:20
FG ministers expected to oppose Six Nations free-to-air plan

FG ministers expected to oppose Six Nations free-to-air plan

Alex White to outline proposals to Cabinet on redesignating three sporting events

Mon Mar 30 2015 - 20:04
Laffoy comments may affect BOSI distressed mortgages

Laffoy comments may affect BOSI distressed mortgages

Issues may arise from BOSI still being registered owner of charges over properties

Sun Mar 29 2015 - 16:38
Green Party proposes creation of 10 new banks

Green Party proposes creation of 10 new banks

Greens’ plans for regional banks is being examined by Department of Finance

Sun Mar 29 2015 - 10:19
Greens on a recovery trail

Greens on a recovery trail

Encouraged by local election campaign, party looks forward to general election

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 20:34
Harry McGee: Has RTÉ skewed coverage of water charges towards smaller parties?

Harry McGee: Has RTÉ skewed coverage of water charges towards smaller parties?

Empirical analysis of programmes shows substance to the Labour Party’s argument

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 15:22
When to call time on a political career

When to call time on a political career

David Cameron says he won’t seek a third term as UK prime minister. But are political long goodbyes a good idea?

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 01:00
Jim Walsh resigns from Fianna Fáil parliamentary party

Jim Walsh resigns from Fianna Fáil parliamentary party

Senator understood to oppose 36 sections of Children and Family Relationships Bill

Thu Mar 26 2015 - 16:42
Mary Lou McDonald criticises finding  she abused Dáil privilege

Mary Lou McDonald criticises finding she abused Dáil privilege

Decision on abuse of process when linking ex-politicians to Ansbacher ‘flawed’

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 21:32
Pat Rabbitte: RTÉ acting as recruiting sergeant for far left

Pat Rabbitte: RTÉ acting as recruiting sergeant for far left

Former Labour minister criticises national broadcaster’s coverage of water charges

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 21:06
Former politicians make  complaint about Mary Lou McDonald’s Ansbacher  allegations

Former politicians make complaint about Mary Lou McDonald’s Ansbacher allegations

Former PD leader Des O’Malley calls accusation untrue and very damaging

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 01:00
Coalition accused of trying to buy election in tax move

Coalition accused of trying to buy election in tax move

Taoiseach says current EU fiscal rules do not reflect strength of economy

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 09:18
FF accuses Sinn Féin of exploiting 1916 Rising for political purposes

FF accuses Sinn Féin of exploiting 1916 Rising for political purposes

Micheál Martin: Events of that Easter belonged to no party but to the Irish people

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 17:42
John Perry  defends hiring wife as parliamentary assistant

John Perry defends hiring wife as parliamentary assistant

Former FG minister says his wife will step down from role on his political staff next month

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 15:20
Philip King: The power behind ‘Other Voices’

Philip King: The power behind ‘Other Voices’

Philip King’s raison d’etre after 13 years running his hit televised concert series is still the same: ‘We provide a safe house for rambling troubadours from around the world. They find it inspiring and uplifting here’

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 00:00
John Perry one of many TDs who has hired family members

John Perry one of many TDs who has hired family members

Sligo-North Leitrim TD criticised for hiring wife as assistant on salary of up to €49,000

Thu Mar 19 2015 - 18:35
One in five mortgages in arrears are subprime loans

One in five mortgages in arrears are subprime loans

Nearly 20,000 subprime mortgages were in arrears more than 90 days at end of last year

Wed Mar 18 2015 - 01:00
Charlie Flanagan returns  from US early following  death of  mother

Charlie Flanagan returns from US early following death of mother

Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys will deputise in formal events

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 13:21
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