End to councillors' Seanad election role urgedSEANAD REPORT: The powers enjoyed by councillors and interest groups to elect the majority of the Seanad are "quite meaningless…Fri Mar 22 2002 - 00:00
UN could benefit from EU army, Hayes saysThe European Union's Rapid Reaction Force could contribute significantly to the UN's ability to manage international crises, …Fri Mar 22 2002 - 00:00
'Self-appointed police' criticisedThe Garda does not need the assistance of "self-appointed police forces" to combat Ireland's crime problems, according to a Fianna…Mon Mar 11 2002 - 00:00
McDaid says action on swim centre will be takenThe Government will take any action necessary to deal with problems surrounding the National Aquatic Centre's operating contract…Mon Mar 11 2002 - 00:00
Referendum result is for next Government to act on - AhernThe next government will have to study the result of the abortion referendum to learn its implications, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern…Sat Mar 09 2002 - 00:00
Opposition wants harsher penalties for sex offendersHarsher penalties for serial sex abusers have been demanded by the Opposition following the Circuit Court's decision to jail …Wed Mar 06 2002 - 00:00
Ahern says he would not hurry to legislate for X caseThe Government will not be "in a hurry" to legislate for abortion on the basis of the X case judgment if the referendum is lost…Tue Mar 05 2002 - 00:00
Greens can reflect on a post-election shopping listIn Kilkenny last October the Green Party overcame its aversion to the concept of having a leader, which they had for 20 years…Sat Mar 02 2002 - 00:00
O'Keeffe unhappy at his proposed suspensionFormer minister of State Mr Ned O'Keeffe is expected next week to condemn the proposal to suspend him from the Dáil for failing…Fri Mar 01 2002 - 00:00
Government to review standards of regulationThe future shape and extent of regulatory standards in Ireland is to be reviewed in a national consultation process initiated…Thu Feb 28 2002 - 00:00
Politicians face tougher sanctionsPoliticans will face suspension without pay for breaches of a tougher ethics code, including failure to co-operate fully with…Thu Feb 28 2002 - 00:00
McCreevy tells angry GAA players to look to own rulesGaelic Athletic Association players will have to persuade their organisation to pay them if they are to benefit from the major…Wed Feb 27 2002 - 00:00
Budgets raided to fund penalty points systemThe Cabinet has decided to raid departmental budgets across the board to pay for the introduction of a Garda computer system …Wed Feb 27 2002 - 00:00
Booklet aims to clarify issues for pollThe Referendum Commission, which is distributing 1Tue Feb 26 2002 - 00:00
SF TD declines to urge people to inform on murder of gardaiThe Sinn Féin Cavan/Monaghan TD, Mr Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, has refused to urge members of the public who may have information …Tue Feb 26 2002 - 00:00
Dempsey to introduce new rules to vet identities of votersTough new rules will be introduced shortly to vet the identities of people who apply to be added late to the voters' register…Thu Feb 21 2002 - 00:00
U-turn on abortion plebiscite bookletsBooklets from the Referendum Commission explaining the abortion referendum will be delivered to 1Wed Feb 20 2002 - 00:00
Backdown on disability BillThe Government has been forced to make major changes to the Disabilities Bill, including dropping a section that would have prevented…Wed Feb 20 2002 - 00:00
Body set up by minister wants major changes to Disability BillThe National Disability Authority has called on the Government to drop key parts of the controversial Disability Bill, which …Tue Feb 19 2002 - 00:00
Senior party figures set to fight leader election planLeading Fine Gael members are expected to strongly oppose plans to change the rules on the election of the party leader when …Mon Feb 18 2002 - 00:00
Voters to face tougher identity checksUp to one in five people will face tougher identity checks before they will be allowed vote in the general election, under legislation…Mon Feb 18 2002 - 00:00
Dana 'regrets' not being able to back abortion proposalMs Dana Rosemary Scallon, the Connacht/Ulster MEP, has confirmed that she will not be supporting the Government's abortion referendum…Mon Feb 18 2002 - 00:00
Ahern declines challenge of televised abortion debate with NoonanThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, will not agree to a television head-to-head debate on the abortion referendum with the Fine Leader, …Mon Feb 18 2002 - 00:00
Ahern rules out ombudsmanThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has ruled out setting up an independent ombudsman to investigate allegations of Garda corruption or …Fri Feb 15 2002 - 00:00
Commission has uphill task to get information out to the votersPublic information from the Referendum Commission on the referendum on the Protection of Human Life in Pregnancy Bill has been…Fri Feb 15 2002 - 00:00
Rush for foreign workers' permitsEmployers sought nearly 7,000 foreign workers' permits in December in an attempt to avoid tougher rules imposed by the Department…Wed Feb 13 2002 - 00:00
Pro-Life Campaign begins drive for Yes voteThe Pro-Life Campaign has launched its campaign for a Yes vote in next month's abortion referendum arguing it will protect the…Wed Feb 13 2002 - 00:00
Deportation of two asylum-seekers to be challengedThe Department of Justice's attempt to deport two asylum-seekers whose children were born in Ireland is to be challenged in the…Wed Feb 13 2002 - 00:00
Harney says PDs would deregulate bus servicesLocal and national bus services will be deregulated quickly if the Progressive Democrats are returned to power, the Progressive…Mon Feb 11 2002 - 00:00
Coalition's 'record' on new homesThe number of homes built last year was a record despite industry warnings that construction was slowing down, the Minister of…Mon Feb 11 2002 - 00:00
Cut in capital gains tax on offshore trustsThe Government has moved to cut capital gains tax on offshore trusts held by Irish residents, following complaints they were …Sat Feb 09 2002 - 00:00
FG opens poster campaign condemning CoalitionFine Gael has launched a €100,000 poster campaign accusing the Government of failing to tackle the country's housing, education…Sat Feb 09 2002 - 00:00
Greens demand ban on fluoride in waterThe fluoridation of domestic water supplies by local authorities, which has been the norm since the early 1960s, should be banned…Fri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
Labour urges No vote in pollThe Labour Party has called for a No vote against the "unnecessary, irrelevant and dangerous" abortion referendum, which is due…Fri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
War of words between Noonan and McDowell over AG's adviceThe leader of Fine Gael, Mr Noonan, and the Attorney General, Mr McDowell, traded accusations following the release of Dublin…Fri Feb 08 2002 - 00:00
All political parties set to call on Liam Lawlor to resign Dail seatThe Dáil is expected to unite today around a call on disgraced Dublin West TD Mr Liam Lawlor to resign his seat for failing to…Thu Feb 07 2002 - 00:00
Main parties divided over when jailed TD should resign Dail seatThe Government and the Opposition remain divided over whether the resignation from the Dáil of the jailed Dublin West TD, Mr …Wed Feb 06 2002 - 00:00
Fine Gael Bill would give victims of crime more rights in courtVictims of crime would be given statutory rights in court, including the right to be told about the early release of an offender…Tue Feb 05 2002 - 00:00
Contracts for green energy projectsIreland's budding green energy industry has received its biggest boost, following the awarding of dozens of vital 15-year electricity…Tue Feb 05 2002 - 00:00
Referendum body 'got too little time'The Referendum Commission has complained strongly to the Government that it was given too little time to explain the issues behind…Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Criticisms neither 'educated' nor 'tolerant' - AhernThe criticisms of illegal immigrants made by Fianna Fáil Cork North Central TD, Mr Noel O'Flynn, and others in recent days were…Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Awards body to be set up by summer - WoodsThe body which will award compensation to people who were sexually and physically abused in religious institutions will be set…Fri Feb 01 2002 - 00:00
Opposition criticises pact with ordersThe Government's agreement with the religious institutions has been sharply criticised by the Opposition, who said the orders…Thu Jan 31 2002 - 00:00
Forensic evidence against Colombia 3 queriedDoubt has been cast on forensic evidence gathered by the Colombian authorities against three Irishmen, who are in jail there …Wed Jan 30 2002 - 00:00
FG predicts Labour will rethink its position on an electoral pactThe Labour Party will review its opposition to a pre-election alliance with Fine Gael closer to polling day, sources close to…Wed Jan 30 2002 - 00:00
Quinn announces demands for LabourThe current strong standing of Independents in the latest Irish Times/MRBI poll will eventually benefit the Labour Party, its…Tue Jan 29 2002 - 00:00
Noonan says RTE drama on hepatitis unfair to himTensions between Fine Gael and RTÉ over its hepatitis C No Tears drama have escalated significantly, following a warning from…Mon Jan 28 2002 - 00:00
Fine Gael divisions over State pension reserve fundDivisions have emerged between the leader of Fine Gael, Mr Michael Noonan, and the party's deputy leader, Mr Jim Mitchell, over…Mon Jan 28 2002 - 00:00
Poll result a blow to Fine Gael election confidenceThe Labour Party's decision to keep open its coalition options has been vindicated by Fine Gael's poor opinion poll showing, …Sat Jan 26 2002 - 00:00
Ahern still backs O'Loan inquiry callThe Government last night stood by the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman's demand for an independent investigation of the Omagh…Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
