Delays in State spending reviews cause concernUnacceptable delays have taken place over the last couple of years in examining Government departments' spending, a Government…Thu Nov 25 2004 - 00:00
Davis appointed to Council of StateOne of the key architects of last year's Special Olympics has been appointed to the Council of State by the President.Tue Nov 23 2004 - 00:00
Lack of access for walkers damaging tourismThe Republic's international tourist reputation is being damaged by the refusal of some farmers to allow walkers on to their …Tue Nov 23 2004 - 00:00
Postpone building M3 at Tara, says RabbitteThe Government will face years of delays if it attempts to push ahead with the construction of the M3 motorway near the Hill …Tue Nov 23 2004 - 00:00
Plan to widen vote for Fine Gael leaderFine Gael's grassroots will get a voice in the election of the next leader of the party under a plan to create an electoral college…Mon Nov 22 2004 - 00:00
Funeral journey that ended with wrongful convictionsThirty years ago this weekend, Johnny Walker was preparing to travel by train and ferry to Belfast along with five other men …Sat Nov 20 2004 - 00:00
School children from 32 counties turn out to cheer the PresidentSome 700 school children from both sides of the Border cheered the President, Mrs McAleese, in Dublin Castle's courtyard following…Fri Nov 12 2004 - 00:00
Prosperity 'cannot be an ambition in itself'Ceremony: Economic success cannot be the sole aim of the Republic, the President, Mrs McAleese, has said in her inauguration…Fri Nov 12 2004 - 00:00
Dublin Castle hosts President's inaugurationThe President, Mrs McAleese, will be inaugurated for a second seven-year term of office at a ceremony in Dublin Castle today.Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
EU states would not be swamped by Turkish immigrants, says ambassadorLarge numbers of Turkish people would not head for richer European Union countries once Turkey becomes a member, an Oireachtas…Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
Chairman of finance committee calls for minimum 20% tax rateThe wealthy should pay a minimum 20 per cent tax rate and the tax-free status of artists should be ended, the Fianna Fáil chairman…Wed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
Mahon to get power to refuse investigationsThe Mahon tribunal will have power to refuse to investigate planning corruption allegations under changes to be made by the Government…Wed Nov 10 2004 - 00:00
FG rejects declaration that 'rip-off Ireland is a myth'The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mr O'Donoghue's declaration that "rip-off Ireland is a myth" has been sharply condemned…Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
Craft brewers call for excise cutSmall craft brewers could create more than 1,200 jobs and contribute €8 million to the Exchequer if the Government accepts a …Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
TG4 funding must double by 2008, say producersTG4's State funding must be doubled to €44 million by 2008, independent film production companies have told the Minister for …Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
Greens urged to accept corporate donationsThe Green Party should in future accept corporate donations, a major internal party review conducted after June's local and European…Mon Nov 08 2004 - 00:00
Oireachtas staff threaten strikeOver 100 Houses of the Oireachtas secretaries say they will go on strike if TDs and senators contract new higher-paid staff without…Sat Nov 06 2004 - 00:00
Changes can be made to carbon plan, says EPAThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has insisted that last-minute changes can still be made to the State's regime to cut…Sat Nov 06 2004 - 00:00
Electricity shortages fear over carbon cuts planThe State's plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions, due to come into force in the New Year, threatens to cause power shortages, …Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Dempsey rejects charge of €1.8bn incentive for EircomThe Government has sharply rejected charges that it offered a preferential €1Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Dairy firms concerned over carbon limitsThe State's plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions threatens to scupper efforts to reorganise the milk processing industry, two…Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Cement plants complain of EPA's 'unfair' emission limitsIrish cement manufacturers have warned that they will be forced to cut production unless they are given larger carbon dioxide…Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Brewery warns on EPA limitsThe Guinness brewery at St James's Gate in Dublin will be severely handicapped by the carbon dioxide limits, its owners, Diageo…Fri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Militants threaten to hand Hassan to al-ZarqawiA new videotape of the kidnapped aid worker Mrs Margaret Hassan, who was seized in Baghdad two weeks ago, shows her kidnappers…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Minister to relax CES restrictionsThe Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr Martin, is to relax Community Employment Scheme restrictions which bar …Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
New road Bill goes before DailThe long-awaited Road Traffic Bill, largely prepared by Mr Cullen's predecessor, Mr Seamus Brennan, will finally be debated in…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Dunnes Stores refuse to attend hearingsDunnes Stores' refusal to turn up before an Oireachtas inquiry into high supermarket prices in the Republic is not acceptable…Tue Nov 02 2004 - 00:00
Ahern warns against rejecting EU constitutionThe rejection of the European constitution by Irish voters in a referendum would "be an enormous setback for the country", the…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
DPP says gardai face difficulties investigating people living abroadThe Garda Síochána faces difficulties investigating suspects living abroad, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr James…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Committee condemns Israel's treatment of PalestiniansFianna Fáil and Progressive Democrat backbenchers have condemned Israel's treatment of Palestinians, despite pleas from the Department…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Anti-drugs campaign stalled, Sinn Fein claimsThe Government's campaign to cut drug addict numbers is stalled and must be "completely" overhauled, Sinn Féin has declared.Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Government to support inquiry into killing of Louth manThe Government will recommend that the Oireachtas holds a public inquiry into the 1976 killing of a Co Louth man, who is alleged…Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Prison Service bans council surveyorsThe Irish Prison Service has banned Dublin City Council land surveyors from Mountjoy Prison.Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Commission seeks right to vet legislationThe Human Rights Commission has demanded a guarantee that it has the opportunity to vet all Government legislation before formal…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
SDLP says DUP is seeking veto over executiveThe Democratic Unionist Party wants a veto on the operation of the Northern Ireland Executive, the leader of the SDLP, Mr Mark…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Killybegs harbour official suspendedThe harbourmaster at Killybegs, Co Donegal, was suspended indefinitely from duty yesterday by the Department of Communications…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Child abuse inquiry set to end in 2008The Government has granted an extra three years to the child abuse commission to finish its investigation into nearly 5,000 compensation…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Quinn denies rumours of plan to run for FFFormer Republic of Ireland soccer international Mr Niall Quinn has rejected speculation that he will run for Fianna Fáil in the…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Target for UN aid to be met, says AhernThe Government has made "a firm decision" to meet United Nations overseas development aid (ODA) targets by 2007, the Taoiseach…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Paramilitaries will not define future - AhernFianna Fáil will not "abdicate" its responsibility to uphold the democratic values of its republicanism, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Minister says North deal could be done in weeksThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Dermot Ahern, has expressed cautious optimism that an agreement to restore Northern Ireland…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Ahern to play down prospects of SF coalitionThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, is expected to play down the possibility of a coalition between Fianna Fail and Sinn Féin after the …Sat Oct 16 2004 - 01:00
Hotels say move on child pub ban is not enoughThe Government's decision yesterday to relax the ban on children being in pubs after 9 p.mFri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Ahern plans to open more embassiesThe number of Irish embassies could be increased substantially over the next few years, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr …Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta directors opt to return watchesFour of the five former Aer Rianta directors presented with €9,000 Cartier watches as parting gifts from the semi-state company…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
North deal by Christmas if DUP agreesThe restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive could happen before Christmas if progress can be made in talks…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Scallon says establishment had 'stamped' on her election effortsDana reaction: Former MEP Ms Dana Rosemary Scallon has accused the major political parties of "stamping" on her efforts to win…Sat Oct 02 2004 - 01:00
Five new junior ministers take up positionsMinisters of State: Five new Ministers of State, including Cavan/Monaghan TD Mr Brendan Smith and Clare TD Mr Tony Killeen, …Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
Harney bets family silver on making Health a launch pad for PDs to win seatsHealth: During her political career stretching back to the 1970s, the Progressive Democrat leader and Tánaiste, Mary Harney, …Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
Call for Minister to ban certain types of fireworksThe Government should immediately ban the import of some types of fireworks which cause disturbances in town and cities in the…Tue Sept 28 2004 - 01:00
