An Irish Google? Not a chanceThe Government’s strategy on technology development in Ireland is a “faith-based policy rather than evidence-based”, according…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
Only half of businesses pay charges for waterJUST OVER half of water charges for business users in Ireland are collected, according to the Commission for Energy Regulation…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
'Hidden costs' of wind energyTHE Government needs to be transparent about the costs involved in wind energy, according to a leading British energy economist…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
Fat tax could swell exchequer coffers by over €180m a yearLEADING ECONOMISTS were told at the weekend about a study that details a separate tax for saturated fat, added sugar and salt…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
'Political convenience' governs energy policyPOLITICAL CONVENIENCE is the governing policy of energy regulation in Ireland, an economics conference has been toldSat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
Carers' agency Cúram proposes reforms to child benefit systemCARE FOR children should be expressed as a percentage of GDP/GNP as part of child benefit reform, according to a non-governmental…Sat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
School failed to get advice on financial problem, says TDTHE DEPARTMENT of Education has been criticised for failing to offer proper support or advice to successive boards of management…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
No 'fracking' decision until 2014NO DECISION will be made about commercial shale gas exploration or “fracking” until 2014 at the earliestFri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Reilly's response to Ceann Comhairle 'oozes contempt'A RENEWED call has been made for the resignation of Minister for Health James Reilly over claims that he showed “contempt” for…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
McGrath says public sector costs 'the elephant in the room'AN INDEPENDENT TD has called for a reduction in the pay and pensions of senior public servants, Cabinet and Oireachtas members…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
Kenny praises Tallaght hospitalTALLAGHT HOSPITAL was “transforming itself into what we want it to be”, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said in the Dáil, describing Government…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
Gilmore questioned on savingsTánaiste Eamon Gilmore has refused to put a figure on the savings involved in the almost 90 allowances that Minister for Public…Thu Oct 11 2012 - 01:00
Taoiseach defends health strategyTaoiseach Enda Kenny today defended the Government's health strategy as he announced a major debate on the financial crisis will…Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
Ross claims bank deal 'disappearing'THE TAOISEACH has rejected claims that Ireland’s EU deal on bank debt is “disappearing”.Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
Quinn insists no decision made on fee-paying schoolsMINISTER FOR Education Ruairí Quinn has insisted no decisions have been made about State funding for fee-paying schools in the…Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
Cabinet group to focus on banksThe remit of the Cabinet committee dealing with mortgage arrears is to be expanded to include general banking issues, Taoiseach…Tue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
Don't mention the war, unless the German brings it upDÁIL SKETCH : German parliamentarian could have advice for troubled marriage of Fine Gael and LabourFri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Mandatory sentences Bill rejectedThe Government has rejected a Fianna Fáil Bill to impose mandatory prison sentences on people convicted of assault on emergency…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
EU parliament chief makes pledge to IrelandEUROPEAN LEADERS must keep their promise to Ireland on a bank debt deal, showing the same solidarity Ireland showed during the…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Gilmore defends Reilly roleTánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he has been told Minister for Health James Reilly had no involvement in the selection of two …Thu Oct 04 2012 - 01:00
Most turf-cutters 'in compliance with law'IRELAND DOES not have to pay “huge fines” because the vast majority of turf-cutters comply with the EU directive to save 53 raised…Thu Oct 04 2012 - 01:00
Abuse reports drafted by unskilled, claims TDCOURT REPORTS on children who have been sexually abused are being written by people who have no qualifications, it has been claimed…Thu Oct 04 2012 - 01:00
Balbriggan site 'chosen by Harney'The site for the primary healthcare centre in Balbriggan, in the Dublin North constituency of Dr James Reilly, was chosen by …Wed Oct 03 2012 - 01:00
Alex White promises action on alcohol planMINISTER OF State for Health Alex White has said he will “bring proposals on an alcohol policy to Government in the very new …Wed Oct 03 2012 - 01:00
Revenue targets 'shadow' economyREVENUE IS focusing on cash businesses in efforts to combat the black economy, according to Minister for Finance Michael Noonan…Tue Oct 02 2012 - 01:00
TD told to 'pay household charge'Taoiseach Enda Kenny has challenged Independent TD Thomas Pringle to pay his household charge.Tue Oct 02 2012 - 01:00
White says no reason to assume improprietyHEALTH APPOINTEE: ROISÍN SHORTALL’S successor as Minister of State for Health said he had no reason to assume Minister for Health…Mon Oct 01 2012 - 01:00
Balbriggan and Swords on care centre list in 2007 - ReillySWORDS AND Balbriggan were on a high-priority list for primary care centres identified by the Fianna Fáil government in 2007, …Fri Sept 28 2012 - 01:00
Silence of churches on referendum is 'disturbing', says TDA LABOUR party backbencher has described as “disturbing” the silence of the churches on the children’s rights referendum…Fri Sept 28 2012 - 01:00
Burton says she has confidence in ReillyMINISTER FOR Social Protection Joan Burton has expressed her confidence in Minister for Health James Reilly following the resignation…Fri Sept 28 2012 - 01:00
Eight children get special care abroadEIGHT CHILDREN are receiving special care in facilities outside the State, according to the Minister for Children.Thu Sept 27 2012 - 01:00
Churches urged to say they support referendumMINISTER FOR Finance Michael Noonan has urged churches in Ireland to publicly support the referendum on children’s rights.Thu Sept 27 2012 - 01:00
Applause as TD calls for end to home-help cutsTHE GOVERNMENT was sharply criticised in the Dáil for cutting more than a million home-help hours this year and for moving to…Wed Sept 26 2012 - 01:00
Referendum will 'help protect children from abuse, neglect'THE REFERENDUM on children’s rights will “help protect children from abuse and neglect, support families, treat all children …Wed Sept 26 2012 - 01:00
Kenny repeats defence of ReillyThe Minister for Health's inclusion of two primary-care centres in his constituency has again been defended by the Taoiseach.Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Wealth tax would raise €67mAN ESTIMATED €67 million in tax would be raised if a 1 per cent levy was applied to incomes above €100,000, according to Minister…Mon Sept 24 2012 - 01:00
Animal health and welfare Bill brought before DáilRADICAL LEGISLATION that updates some 50 laws relating to animal health and welfare has been introduced in the DáilFri Sept 21 2012 - 01:00
Boyd Barrett told to spell out ideas on taxUNITED LEFT Alliance TD Richard Boyd Barrett was challenged in the Dáil to detail his proposals for a fair property tax or for…Fri Sept 21 2012 - 01:00
Gilmore defends Ministers in HealthTÁNAISTE EAMON Gilmore refused to be drawn in the Dáil about the “fractured” relationship between Minister for Health James Reilly…Fri Sept 21 2012 - 01:00
Tánaiste silent on Shortall criticismsThe Tánaiste has refused to be drawn on a controversial speech made by Minister of State for Health Roisin Shortall during a …Thu Sept 20 2012 - 01:00
Council cannot stop or cut grantsCLARE COUNTY Council has no legal power to stop or reduce third-level grant to students, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Dáil…Thu Sept 20 2012 - 01:00
Reilly not mentioned in speech by ShortallMINISTER OF State for Health Róisín Shortall failed to make a single reference to her senior colleague Dr James Reilly in last…Thu Sept 20 2012 - 01:00
Minister defends vetting exclusionsMINISTER FOR Social Protection Joan Burton has defended the exclusion of nannies and babysitters from legislation that vets people…Thu Sept 20 2012 - 01:00
Reilly no confidence motion defeatedMinister of State for Health Róisín Shortall failed to make a single reference to her senior colleague Dr James Reilly in tonight…Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Reilly blames Fianna Fáil for 'mess'MINISTER FOR Health James Reilly lashed out at Fianna Fáil as he defended his performance in Government yesterday.Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Garda clearance Bill goes before DáilGARDA VETTING of people working with children or vulnerable adults will be enshrined in law under legislation introduced in the…Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Referendum set for November 10thThe children’s referendum will be held on Saturday, November 10th, the Taoiseach told the Dáil today.Tue Sept 18 2012 - 01:00
Hogan accepts talk of commission jobMINISTER FOR the Environment Phil Hogan has acknowledged speculation he may be the Government’s nominee as Ireland’s next EU …Fri Sept 14 2012 - 01:00
NI victims' group disappointed after attempt to get Government apologyTHE VICTIMS’ group representing the sole survivor and relatives of 10 Protestants shot dead in an IRA attack in 1976 has expressed…Fri Sept 14 2012 - 01:00
Crosbie to get OBE for entertainmentIRISH IMPRESARIO Harry Crosbie is to receive an honorary OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to…Sat Aug 18 2012 - 01:00
