Backbenchers briefed on plansParliamentary party: Fianna Fáil TDs and senators were last night briefed on the emergency legislation the Government will move…Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00
Garda recruits to join road safety 'blitz' on driversHundreds of Garda recruits are to be used in a road safety "blitz" next month to pressure motorists to wear safety belts, cut…Tue May 30 2006 - 01:00
EU rules to end State aid for firms in DublinThe Government will no longer be able to give State aid to companies setting up or expanding in Dublin and surrounding counties…Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
Reservists face bar over family link to licensed businessesGarda reservists will be barred from policing areas where family members run pubs, betting shops, or any business that requires…Thu May 25 2006 - 01:00
Many TDs not present to hear speechSignificant numbers of TDs yesterday boycotted, ignored or were unable to attend the address to the Dáil by Australian prime …Wed May 24 2006 - 01:00
Howard urges EU to yield on subsidy cutsThe European Union should accept faster and deeper cuts in agricultural subsidies in a bid to secure a world trade talks deal…Tue May 23 2006 - 01:00
Calls for Ahern apology to Walsh in DáilTaoiseach Bertie Ahern is still facing Opposition demands that he make a formal apology to former Aer Lingus executives, even…Sat May 20 2006 - 01:00
Ahern surprised at fall in support for FFPoll reaction: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he was surprised by yesterday's poor opinion poll findings for Fianna Fáil in…Sat May 20 2006 - 01:00
Australian PM may face protestDemonstrators opposed to the Iraq occupation led by American troops are expected to protest against the visit of Australian prime…Sat May 20 2006 - 01:00
Families of illegal Irish in US urged to lobbyFamilies of Irish illegal immigrants living in the US have been asked to put pressure on lawmakers thereFri May 19 2006 - 01:00
Ahern urges politicians to reach deal on ExecutivePoliticians in the North should not need six months to reach an agreement to restore the assembly and Executive, Taoiseach Bertie…Tue May 16 2006 - 01:00
War of Independence veterans and spouses to receive 50% pension boostThe two surviving War of Independence veterans and 750 veterans' spouses are to get a 50 per cent boost to their pensions, Minister…Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Unions blamed over decentralisationRivalries between trade unions over promotions and prized postings are holding up the Government's decentralisation plan, Minister…Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
300,000 tonnes of incinerator waste to travel by M50, tunnelOver half of the 600,000 tonnes a year of waste that will be needed by the Poolbeg incinerator will travel there by the M50 and…Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Ahern pledges FF to creation of just societyFianna Fáil's responsibility today is to ensure that every citizen, regardless of class, colour or creed can live in freedom …Mon May 15 2006 - 01:00
Civil servant transfer 'can work'The Government's move to transfer 10,000 civil servants out of Dublin can be made to work, despite difficulties, the State's …Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
Garda HR will move to NavanDepartment of Agriculture officials will be transferred to take command of the Garda Síochána's human resources division, which…Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00
Plan to relocate 100 jobs to Navan droppedThe Government has abandoned plans to transfer nearly 100 probation officers from Dublin to Navan in the first significant climbdown…Thu May 11 2006 - 01:00
Green Party to join European MovementThe Green Party is today to join the European Movement, a leading lobby group that has campaigned to promote "the economic, political…Wed May 10 2006 - 01:00
No Dáil approval needed to send troops to CongoThe Government's decision yesterday to send 10 Defence Force officers to join a European Union military force in the Democratic…Wed May 10 2006 - 01:00
Call for special units to relieve strain on A&EsHealth: Some 70 per cent of people who end up waiting hours in A&E wards could be treated by GPs and nurses in new special…Mon May 08 2006 - 01:00
Call for State to operate all future road tollsRoads and transport: The State should control and operate all future road tolls rather than leaving them in the hands of private…Mon May 08 2006 - 01:00
Hundreds of prison officers disciplined over sick leaveHundreds of prison officers in the State's jails have been disciplined for abusing sick-leave rules following a management crackdown…Fri May 05 2006 - 01:00
Noonan's criticisms come under fireMichael Noonan's leadership of the main Oireachtas investigatory committee has been sharply criticised by Government backbenchers…Fri May 05 2006 - 01:00
Cowen defends spending recordThe Government's spending record has been strongly defended by Minister for Finance Brian Cowen, following Opposition charges…Fri Apr 28 2006 - 01:00
Pay rises for public servants will be linked to reforms, says AhernFuture pay rises for public servants will be more strongly linked to unions agreeing to greater reforms, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Thu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00
British royal to join President at awards eventThe Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, will visit Dublin today to join President Mary McAleese in celebrating the 21st anniversary…Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00
McDowell considering ways to preserve evidence in advancePolitical reaction: State expert witnesses may have to lodge their evidence in court immediately to ensure that it survives …Tue Apr 25 2006 - 01:00
Casinos will be closed under new legislationCasinos will be closed in the State under plans being prepared by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Michael …Tue Apr 25 2006 - 01:00
Labour plan for GPs to form large co-op clinicsSingle GP practices should be scrapped and replaced by larger co-operatives offering extra services, the Labour Party has recommended…Tue Apr 25 2006 - 01:00
PDs favour renewal of FF option but rule out pactCoalition options: The Progressive Democrats may encourage voters to offer second preferences to Fianna Fáil in the general …Mon Apr 24 2006 - 01:00
Palestinian ambassador takes offence at omissionThe Palestinian ambassador to Ireland left the conference in protest following the failure of former Minister of State Liz O'…Mon Apr 24 2006 - 01:00
Harney defends proposals for private hospitalsPublic patients will get a better deal from the Government's plans to encourage developers to build private hospitals on the …Sat Apr 22 2006 - 01:00
More post office outlets closed and downgradedThirty post offices have been closed by An Post since September 2004, while dozens more have been downgraded, according to the…Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00
Coughlan to avoid sugar beet meetingMinister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan has refused to appear before an Oireachtas committee to discuss the Irish Sugar closure…Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00
Siptu workers urged to escalate Aer Lingus actionFingal county councillor Clare Daly urged Siptu workers in Aer Lingus and Great Southern Hotels to combine to organise a campaign…Mon Apr 17 2006 - 01:00
Party looks to community groups for election pactThe Socialist Party wants to form alliances with community groups intending to run candidates in the next general election, party…Mon Apr 17 2006 - 01:00
TD still opposed to Aer Lingus sell-offA Labour TD has strongly defended her decision to rule out Labour's support for an Aer Lingus sell-off, despite fears that her…Wed Apr 12 2006 - 01:00
Gardaí examine hundreds of phone recordsHundreds of private telephone records are being examined by the Garda Síochána every month, the Data Protection Commissioner …Wed Apr 12 2006 - 01:00
McGuinness condemns hijackingThe armed hijacking of a lorry carrying €300,000 worth of vodka in Co Meath on Monday has been strongly condemned by Sinn Féin…Wed Apr 12 2006 - 01:00
Large crowds expected to attend 1916 ceremonyTens of thousands of people are expected to attend next Sunday's commemoration in Dublin to mark the 90th anniversary of the …Tue Apr 11 2006 - 01:00
New proposals will strengthen privacy rightsIt will be easier for people to sue newspapers and broadcasters for breach of privacy under proposals to be brought before the…Tue Apr 11 2006 - 01:00
Raid raises serious questions, say TDsThe alleged involvement of men who were recently members of the IRA in yesterday's hijacking of a drinks lorry raises very serious…Tue Apr 11 2006 - 01:00
Senior garda to reopen 1976 Ludlow murder caseGarda Commissioner Noel Conroy has appointed a senior officer to re-examine all the investigation files gathered into the 1976…Fri Mar 31 2006 - 01:00
Abuse group must report in 18 monthsThe Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Church and the State's handling of nearly 30 years of child abuse investigations…Wed Mar 29 2006 - 01:00
Promise of no rise in income taxTaxation: Income and corporation taxes would not be raised by the Greens in government, although other taxes would have to rise…Mon Mar 27 2006 - 01:00
Green's aim is to remove present coalitionGeneral election aims: The Green Party's major general election objective is to ensure that the Fianna Fáil/Progressive Democrat…Mon Mar 27 2006 - 01:00
McDowell reignites Garda numbers rowThe Minister for Justice Michael McDowell last night reignited the row over Garda numbers by issuing a letter to TDs in which…Thu Mar 23 2006 - 00:00
Council of Europe says US flights should be searchedThe Government must demand legally binding guarantees from the United States that it is not illegally transporting prisoners …Thu Mar 23 2006 - 00:00
Green Party calls for eduction budget to be increased by €1bnThe education budget should be increased by €1 billion, while poorer children should be given an extra year's infant education…Fri Mar 17 2006 - 00:00
