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Stagg says Labour link-up with Sinn Féin possible

Stagg says Labour link-up with Sinn Féin possible

Party has mandate since embracing democratic politics, says Labour chief whip

Sat Aug 24 2013 - 01:00
FF urges relief for mortgaged tenants

FF urges relief for mortgaged tenants

Party calls for relief measures for ‘lost generation’ of householders who rent

Fri Aug 23 2013 - 01:00
Labour TD concerned at advisory council's role ahead of budget

Labour TD concerned at advisory council's role ahead of budget

Kevin Humphreys claims giving sensitive forecasts to unelected council undermines Oireachtas

Thu Aug 22 2013 - 01:00
Two Fine Gael senators face further sanctions after voting with opposition in  Seanad debate

Two Fine Gael senators face further sanctions after voting with opposition in Seanad debate

Fianna Fáil health spokesman missed special debate due to holiday booking

Wed Aug 21 2013 - 01:01
Government narrowly wins organ donation vote

Government narrowly wins organ donation vote

Cathaoirleach’s casting vote needed as Healy-Eames and Bradford vote against coalition

Tue Aug 20 2013 - 10:05
Impetus for Fine Gael’s Seanad decision queried

Impetus for Fine Gael’s Seanad decision queried

Kenny convinced to change mind in 2009 by internal policy review document

Mon Aug 19 2013 - 09:05
Stand-off over protected bogs remains as divisive and bitter as ever

Stand-off over protected bogs remains as divisive and bitter as ever

Confrontation between conservation and families continuing traditional activity

Mon Aug 19 2013 - 08:16
Options for cuts in education sector outlined in Department document

Options for cuts in education sector outlined in Department document

Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn to find savings of over €100m in October Budget

Sun Aug 18 2013 - 20:32
Silly season does not open until first  leadership speculation story

Silly season does not open until first leadership speculation story

Chatter about Boris Johnson and Tories not repeated in Ireland, writes Harry McGee

Thu Aug 08 2013 - 13:09
Ryan gambles on European  elections as Greens struggle to be relevant

Ryan gambles on European elections as Greens struggle to be relevant

Green Party leader confirms he is to stand in Dublin constituency in 2014

Thu Aug 08 2013 - 01:00
Labour hardens stance on troika €3.1bn cuts plan

Labour hardens stance on troika €3.1bn cuts plan

Backbench Fine Gael group want calls for softer budget rejected

Wed Jul 31 2013 - 01:13
Tánaiste welcomes signing into law of abortion Act as ‘key milestone’

Tánaiste welcomes signing into law of abortion Act as ‘key milestone’

President decides not to refer legislation to Supreme Court

Wed Jul 31 2013 - 01:00
Freedom of Information Act reform is welcome

Freedom of Information Act reform is welcome

Bill shows change of emphasis towards release but interpretation will be key

Tue Jul 30 2013 - 01:00
Higgins to announce decision on abortion Bill tomorrow

Higgins to announce decision on abortion Bill tomorrow

Council of State meeting at Áras an Uachtaráin attended by 21 members of 24-strong council

Tue Jul 30 2013 - 01:00
Council of State meeting on abortion Bill ends

Council of State meeting on abortion Bill ends

President Higgins must decide by Wednesday if Bill should be referred to Supreme Court

Mon Jul 29 2013 - 15:54
Taoiseach and Tánaiste council is  too exclusive - Burton

Taoiseach and Tánaiste council is too exclusive - Burton

Minister claims economic council is under undue influence of advisers

Mon Jul 29 2013 - 01:01
Colleagues of  Perry say  ministerial position now becoming precarious

Colleagues of Perry say ministerial position now becoming precarious

Minister of State for Small Business has not commented since consenting to judgment of €2.47m against him

Mon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00
Burton’s defends her €20bn budget and stresses employment must stay key goal

Burton’s defends her €20bn budget and stresses employment must stay key goal

Minister for Social Protection says Coalition priority should be returning people to work

Mon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00
Ministers favouring alcohol sports ban told to find new funds

Ministers favouring alcohol sports ban told to find new funds

Matter to go to Cabinet for formal approval

Mon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00
Third high-profile Labour Party representative defects this week

Third high-profile Labour Party representative defects this week

Fingal councillor Cian O’Callaghan claims Labour policies in Government unfair and unjust

Fri Jul 26 2013 - 01:00
FF Senator seeks to recall Seanad in August

FF Senator seeks to recall Seanad in August

Mark Daly wants to summon Minister for Health over EU Directive on organ donation

Thu Jul 25 2013 - 10:49
Burton signals no cuts to child benefit in budget

Burton signals no cuts to child benefit in budget

Proposals to tax allowance or introduce two-tier payments likely to be shelved

Thu Jul 25 2013 - 01:00
Higgins to consult Council of State on abortion Bill

Higgins to consult Council of State on abortion Bill

Meeting will take place at Áras an Uachtaráin next Monday afternoon

Wed Jul 24 2013 - 21:01
Perry facing increased pressure to consider his position

Perry facing increased pressure to consider his position

Greens want Minister to step aside temporarily until after judgment registered

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 16:48
Taoiseach and Tánaiste express confidence in John Perry

Taoiseach and Tánaiste express confidence in John Perry

Calls for Minister of State’s resignation over court judgment against him on debts of almost €2.5m

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 01:00
Perry faces serious political consequences following €2.47m judgment

Perry faces serious political consequences following €2.47m judgment

Analysis: resignation calls may await Minister of State for Small Business after Dáil recess

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil favours model used by US Congress as basis of its political reform policy

Fianna Fáil favours model used by US Congress as basis of its political reform policy

Party leader Micheál Martin puts forward proposals to ensure independence of parliament

Mon Jul 22 2013 - 11:59
Martin questions constitutionality of Economic Management Council

Martin questions constitutionality of Economic Management Council

Fianna Fáil leader claims Cabinet has become a ‘rubber stamp’ in policy reform paper

Mon Jul 22 2013 - 01:49
New job activation programme targets long-term unemployed

New job activation programme targets long-term unemployed

Pathways to Work has a 50 point plan and was launched yesterday

Fri Jul 19 2013 - 01:00
Magdalene nuns refusing payment had assets of €1.5bn

Magdalene nuns refusing payment had assets of €1.5bn

Most of the assets comprise property and buildings

Thu Jul 18 2013 - 01:00
Rabbitte shrugs off pub confrontation - says protesters missed opportunity

Rabbitte shrugs off pub confrontation - says protesters missed opportunity

Group surround Rabbitte after holding protest outside Leinster House

Wed Jul 17 2013 - 22:16
Dáil reform shows gap between promise and delivery

Dáil reform shows gap between promise and delivery

Promises on sitting days, topical issues debates and guillotining debates on Bills have fallen short of expectations

Wed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00
Nuns say they will not pay Magdalene compensation

Nuns say they will not pay Magdalene compensation

Four congregations will not contribute to fund, which could cost State up to €58 million

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
Fine Gael TD Regina Doherty to make formal complaint over Norris remarks

Fine Gael TD Regina Doherty to make formal complaint over Norris remarks

Independent senator launched excoriating attack after TD described the Seanad as 'shockingly undemocratic'

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
Abortion Bill to take a week to pass through  Seanad

Abortion Bill to take a week to pass through Seanad

At least two – and possibly four – Fine Gael senators will join TDs who have lost party whip

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 07:29
Tax exiles could get two months extra in Ireland each year in return for charity payments

Tax exiles could get two months extra in Ireland each year in return for charity payments

Proposal to allow tax exiles 62 days extra per year in exchange for €1.5m annual investment would ‘turn my stomach’, says Labour TD

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00
Wallace proposes major changes to Garda in private members bill

Wallace proposes major changes to Garda in private members bill

Bill provides for the establishment of an independent board that will take over many of the functions currently reserved for the Minister for Justice

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00
Abortion will not be revisited during lifetime of Government, says Rabbitte

Abortion will not be revisited during lifetime of Government, says Rabbitte

Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said Attorney General’s advice is that fatal foetal abnormalities cannot be dealt with without a referendum

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00
Dáil bar stayed open until 5am

Dáil bar stayed open until 5am

Practice of keeping bar open during late-night sittings subject of criticism in recent months

Fri Jul 12 2013 - 01:00

TD Barry apologises for pulling Collins onto lap

Incident during late debate ‘disrespectful and inappropriate’ , FG deputy says

Thu Jul 11 2013 - 09:41
FG  strategy of carrot and stick limits number of defectors

FG strategy of carrot and stick limits number of defectors

Kenny and Reilly led campaign of persuasion within party

Thu Jul 11 2013 - 08:05
Creighton replaced as Dáil passes new abortion law

Creighton replaced as Dáil passes new abortion law

Paschal Donohoe appointed Minister of State

Thu Jul 11 2013 - 06:12
Reduction of voting age from 18 to 16 to be put to referendum

Reduction of voting age from 18 to 16 to be put to referendum

Cabinet accepts three of four recommendations made by constitutional convention

Wed Jul 10 2013 - 01:10
Kenny ‘charm offensive’ to keep TDs on board on abortion Bill

Kenny ‘charm offensive’ to keep TDs on board on abortion Bill

Lucinda Creighton indicates amendments not strong enough to assuage her concerns

Wed Jul 10 2013 - 01:00
JobsPlus no silver bullet but part of bigger strategy

JobsPlus no silver bullet but part of bigger strategy

If an employer offers a full-time job to a person who has been on the dole for two years he or she will receive €10,000

Tue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
Kenny  says no unpicking of abortion Bill

Kenny says no unpicking of abortion Bill

Taoiseach sends signal to wavering TDs that he will not change suicide clause

Tue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
Jobs plan will reward employers

Jobs plan will reward employers

Government claims new scheme will create 2,500 jobs over next three years

Tue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
No revisiting of abortion Bill suicide  question, says Kenny

No revisiting of abortion Bill suicide question, says Kenny

Taoiseach sends clear signal to potential Fine Gael rebels he will not concede on issue

Mon Jul 08 2013 - 18:47
JobsPlus scheme claimed to have potential for 2,500 positions

JobsPlus scheme claimed to have potential for 2,500 positions

Scheme offers cash incentives to employers to take on new staff who are long-term unemployed

Mon Jul 08 2013 - 18:28
Absence of 2050 targets in climate laws criticised

Absence of 2050 targets in climate laws criticised

Environment body told emissions cuts of up to 90% needed

Sat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00
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