Stagg says Labour link-up with Sinn Féin possibleParty has mandate since embracing democratic politics, says Labour chief whipSat Aug 24 2013 - 01:00
FF urges relief for mortgaged tenantsParty calls for relief measures for ‘lost generation’ of householders who rentFri Aug 23 2013 - 01:00
Labour TD concerned at advisory council's role ahead of budgetKevin Humphreys claims giving sensitive forecasts to unelected council undermines OireachtasThu Aug 22 2013 - 01:00
Two Fine Gael senators face further sanctions after voting with opposition in Seanad debateFianna Fáil health spokesman missed special debate due to holiday bookingWed Aug 21 2013 - 01:01
Government narrowly wins organ donation voteCathaoirleach’s casting vote needed as Healy-Eames and Bradford vote against coalitionTue Aug 20 2013 - 10:05
Impetus for Fine Gael’s Seanad decision queriedKenny convinced to change mind in 2009 by internal policy review documentMon Aug 19 2013 - 09:05
Stand-off over protected bogs remains as divisive and bitter as everConfrontation between conservation and families continuing traditional activityMon Aug 19 2013 - 08:16
Options for cuts in education sector outlined in Department documentMinister for Education Ruairi Quinn to find savings of over €100m in October BudgetSun Aug 18 2013 - 20:32
Silly season does not open until first leadership speculation storyChatter about Boris Johnson and Tories not repeated in Ireland, writes Harry McGeeThu Aug 08 2013 - 13:09
Ryan gambles on European elections as Greens struggle to be relevantGreen Party leader confirms he is to stand in Dublin constituency in 2014Thu Aug 08 2013 - 01:00
Labour hardens stance on troika €3.1bn cuts planBackbench Fine Gael group want calls for softer budget rejectedWed Jul 31 2013 - 01:13
Tánaiste welcomes signing into law of abortion Act as ‘key milestone’President decides not to refer legislation to Supreme CourtWed Jul 31 2013 - 01:00
Freedom of Information Act reform is welcomeBill shows change of emphasis towards release but interpretation will be keyTue Jul 30 2013 - 01:00
Higgins to announce decision on abortion Bill tomorrowCouncil of State meeting at Áras an Uachtaráin attended by 21 members of 24-strong councilTue Jul 30 2013 - 01:00
Council of State meeting on abortion Bill endsPresident Higgins must decide by Wednesday if Bill should be referred to Supreme CourtMon Jul 29 2013 - 15:54
Taoiseach and Tánaiste council is too exclusive - BurtonMinister claims economic council is under undue influence of advisersMon Jul 29 2013 - 01:01
Colleagues of Perry say ministerial position now becoming precariousMinister of State for Small Business has not commented since consenting to judgment of €2.47m against himMon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00
Burton’s defends her €20bn budget and stresses employment must stay key goalMinister for Social Protection says Coalition priority should be returning people to workMon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00
Ministers favouring alcohol sports ban told to find new fundsMatter to go to Cabinet for formal approvalMon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00
Third high-profile Labour Party representative defects this weekFingal councillor Cian O’Callaghan claims Labour policies in Government unfair and unjustFri Jul 26 2013 - 01:00
FF Senator seeks to recall Seanad in AugustMark Daly wants to summon Minister for Health over EU Directive on organ donationThu Jul 25 2013 - 10:49
Burton signals no cuts to child benefit in budgetProposals to tax allowance or introduce two-tier payments likely to be shelvedThu Jul 25 2013 - 01:00
Higgins to consult Council of State on abortion BillMeeting will take place at Áras an Uachtaráin next Monday afternoonWed Jul 24 2013 - 21:01
Perry facing increased pressure to consider his positionGreens want Minister to step aside temporarily until after judgment registeredTue Jul 23 2013 - 16:48
Taoiseach and Tánaiste express confidence in John PerryCalls for Minister of State’s resignation over court judgment against him on debts of almost €2.5mTue Jul 23 2013 - 01:00
Perry faces serious political consequences following €2.47m judgmentAnalysis: resignation calls may await Minister of State for Small Business after Dáil recessTue Jul 23 2013 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil favours model used by US Congress as basis of its political reform policyParty leader Micheál Martin puts forward proposals to ensure independence of parliamentMon Jul 22 2013 - 11:59
Martin questions constitutionality of Economic Management CouncilFianna Fáil leader claims Cabinet has become a ‘rubber stamp’ in policy reform paperMon Jul 22 2013 - 01:49
New job activation programme targets long-term unemployedPathways to Work has a 50 point plan and was launched yesterdayFri Jul 19 2013 - 01:00
Magdalene nuns refusing payment had assets of €1.5bnMost of the assets comprise property and buildingsThu Jul 18 2013 - 01:00
Rabbitte shrugs off pub confrontation - says protesters missed opportunityGroup surround Rabbitte after holding protest outside Leinster HouseWed Jul 17 2013 - 22:16
Dáil reform shows gap between promise and deliveryPromises on sitting days, topical issues debates and guillotining debates on Bills have fallen short of expectationsWed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00
Nuns say they will not pay Magdalene compensationFour congregations will not contribute to fund, which could cost State up to €58 millionTue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
Fine Gael TD Regina Doherty to make formal complaint over Norris remarksIndependent 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 SeanadAt least two – and possibly four – Fine Gael senators will join TDs who have lost party whipMon Jul 15 2013 - 07:29
Tax exiles could get two months extra in Ireland each year in return for charity paymentsProposal to allow tax exiles 62 days extra per year in exchange for €1.5m annual investment would ‘turn my stomach’, says Labour TDMon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00
Wallace proposes major changes to Garda in private members billBill provides for the establishment of an independent board that will take over many of the functions currently reserved for the Minister for JusticeMon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00
Abortion will not be revisited during lifetime of Government, says RabbitteMinister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said Attorney General’s advice is that fatal foetal abnormalities cannot be dealt with without a referendumMon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00
Dáil bar stayed open until 5amPractice of keeping bar open during late-night sittings subject of criticism in recent monthsFri Jul 12 2013 - 01:00
TD Barry apologises for pulling Collins onto lapIncident during late debate ‘disrespectful and inappropriate’ , FG deputy saysThu Jul 11 2013 - 09:41
FG strategy of carrot and stick limits number of defectorsKenny and Reilly led campaign of persuasion within partyThu Jul 11 2013 - 08:05
Creighton replaced as Dáil passes new abortion lawPaschal Donohoe appointed Minister of StateThu Jul 11 2013 - 06:12
Reduction of voting age from 18 to 16 to be put to referendumCabinet accepts three of four recommendations made by constitutional conventionWed Jul 10 2013 - 01:10
Kenny ‘charm offensive’ to keep TDs on board on abortion BillLucinda Creighton indicates amendments not strong enough to assuage her concernsWed Jul 10 2013 - 01:00
JobsPlus no silver bullet but part of bigger strategyIf an employer offers a full-time job to a person who has been on the dole for two years he or she will receive €10,000Tue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
Kenny says no unpicking of abortion BillTaoiseach sends signal to wavering TDs that he will not change suicide clauseTue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
Jobs plan will reward employersGovernment claims new scheme will create 2,500 jobs over next three yearsTue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
No revisiting of abortion Bill suicide question, says KennyTaoiseach sends clear signal to potential Fine Gael rebels he will not concede on issueMon Jul 08 2013 - 18:47
JobsPlus scheme claimed to have potential for 2,500 positionsScheme offers cash incentives to employers to take on new staff who are long-term unemployedMon Jul 08 2013 - 18:28
Absence of 2050 targets in climate laws criticisedEnvironment body told emissions cuts of up to 90% neededSat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00
