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Tanaiste may get health post in reshuffle

Members of the Cabinet are set to learn their fates tomorrow from the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, ahead of the reshuffle to be announced…

Mon Sept 27 2004 - 01:00

Kenny says he would honour deal with Greens

Fine Gael would honour a pre-election deal to share power with the Green Party even if the smaller party's seats were not needed…

Sat Sept 25 2004 - 01:00

Ryan nomination in balance as Green leaders have doubts

Hopes of a presidential election nomination for Green Party TD Mr Eamon Ryan are on a knife-edge in advance of his party's national…

Sat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00

Labour support for Ryan likely despite mixed views

Ryan campaign: Green Party TD Mr Eamon Ryan should have enough signatures from Labour Party TDs and senators to secure him a…

Sat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00

Higgins says TDs, senators lacked courage

Former Labour Cabinet minister Mr Michael D

Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00

Rabbitte warns not to question his judgment

Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte warned National Executive Council members yesterday not to question his judgment about the party…

Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00

New financial limits in place for election

The presidential election, if one is called, will be governed by new donation and spending limits, the Standards in Public Office…

Thu Sept 16 2004 - 01:00

McAleese says she has energy for second term

President Mary McAleese, who launched her campaign to be re-elected yesterday, said she has the necessary energy and enthusiasm…

Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00

Green Party TDs propose Ryan as candidate

The Green Party Parliamentary Party yesterday unanimously decided to propose Dublin South TD Mr Eamon Ryan to the party's National…

Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00

President to seek active support of Fine Gael

Fine Gael will be asked to provide election experts to fill places on the President's campaign team, following Mrs McAleese's…

Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00

TD's bid still to receive approval of Green Party National Council

The Green Party's National Council should have endorsed Mr Eamon Ryan's bid to seek a presidential election nomination before…

Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00

Ryan may struggle to get nominations

Green Party bid for presidency: Green Party TD Mr Eamon Ryan faces a major battle in his bid to secure 20 Oireachtas nominations…

Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00

Fianna Fail and PDs promise to improve services

Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats will seek to implement outstanding Programme for Government commitments urgently on…

Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00

FF plans major organisational revamp

A major internal reorganisation of Fianna Fáil is to be carried out over the next few months, following complaints at the parliamentary…

Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00

FF told to help society's weakest

Major improvements in social services have been made over the last seven years, and efforts must now be targeted on those who…

Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00

Ahern hints at rethink on child pub ban

The Government is prepared to accept a "sensible compromise" to cope with difficulties caused by the 9 p.m

Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00

Taoiseach rules out 'spending spree' to win votes

The Taoiseach has signalled that the Government will spend more on the poor and will give tax cuts to benefit the lower paid, …

Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00

FF must be better organised, Taoiseach warns

Fianna Fáil's organisation must improve dramatically in the run-up to the next general election, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, bluntly…

Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00

Few staff expected to respond to transfer deadline

With the second deadline for civil servants to opt to transfer out of Dublin passing next Wednesday, there are already fears …

Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00

Rabbitte says FF will use taxpayers' money to 'buy' election

Fianna Fáil will use taxpayers' money "without scruple" to buy the next general election, the Labour Party leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte…

Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00

FF and PDs to hold strategy meetings

Fianna Fáil TDs and the Progressive Democrats will today hold separate meetings to lay out their strategies for the coming political…

Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00

'Socially caring' strategy ahead, says Taoiseach

The Government will respond to the anger voiced by voters in the local elections over the A&E hospital crisis, disability…

Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00

Ahern warns talks in Kent are crucial

Hopes for the restoration of Northern Ireland's political institutions will be dashed until 2006 if progress is not made in talks…

Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00

McDaid says OCI should be more democratic

The Government should use its financial muscle to force the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) to become a more democratic organisation…

Tue Aug 31 2004 - 01:00

Review of pub ban on children a possibility

The Government may consider changes to the laws banning children from pubs after 9 p.m

Mon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00

Labour to decide on presidency

Former Minister Mr Michael D Higgins has said the Labour Party will not decide until next month if it will contest the presidential…

Mon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00

Shops urged to give receipts

Shops should be forced to offer a receipt with every sale, Fine Gael TD Mr Phil Hogan has said.

Mon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00

Rights body yet to decide on Garda inspectorate

The chairman of the Irish Human Rights Commission (HRC), Dr Maurice Manning, said last night it would not be deciding its position…

Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00

Decentralisation will not affect services - report

The quality of the State's services to the public will not suffer as a result of the Government's programme to decentralise 10…

Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00

NIB's conduct 'outrageous', says Harney

National Irish Bank executives criticised by High Court inspectors should never again hold jobs in the Irish financial services…

Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00

More public sector workers to qualify for decentralisation

Local authority staff, teachers, and health workers living in the capital will be able to apply for some of the 10,000 State …

Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00

Incineration firm executive joins EPA

A senior executive from a toxic waste incineration company planning to build two plants in Co Cork and Co Meath has been appointed…

Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00

Far-right leader praises result of citizenship poll

South Africa's far-right political leader, Mr Eugene Terreblanche, has strongly applauded Irish voters for supporting last month…

Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00

Cabinet defers decision on new Chief Justice

The Cabinet has put off making a final decision on selecting the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court until its meeting next…

Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00

Cabinet to debate cut in fees for tribunal lawyers

Lawyers working on the existing tribunals of inquiry, such as the Mahon tribunal, could have their fees cut under a Government…

Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00

Ireland should seek economic portfolio in Europe, says Byrne

The Government should try to win one of the European Commission's key economic positions rather than seeking the agriculture …

Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00

Aer Rianta warns it could face EUR500m repayment

Aer Rianta could be forced immediately by international banks to pay back nearly €500 million worth of loans and bonds, the company…

Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00

Doctors 'absolutely intransigent'

Junior hospital doctors are refusing to agree new rosters needed to operate new European Union working hours legislation because…

Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00

Irish who died in past wars remembered

The National Day of Commemoration honoured Irish men and women who died in past wars or in service with the United Nations yesterday…

Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00

Martin to seek rise in medical card pay threshold

Talks are to begin at the end of August between the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, and the Minister for Health, Mr Martin…

Mon Jul 12 2004 - 01:00

Civil Service boycott to be addressed

The Government is to speed up efforts to end SIPTU's boycott of the decentralisation programme, following growing concern that…

Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00

Former Finance official appointed energy regulator

Former top Department of Finance official, Mr Michael Tutty, who has served in the European Investment Bank for the last four…

Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00

Top public officials question McCreevy pay freeze

The Government has come under pressure to abandon its plan to deny top-level State employees, including senior civil servants…

Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00

Effective, agile government

The Government and the public service has lost its former ability to respond "quickly and flexibly" to changing economic needs…

Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00

Labour warns against 'complacent' State

Political reaction: The Enterprise Strategy Group's review of the country's preparedness to face future global competition shows…

Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00

Top public staff denied special pay increases until 2007

Hundreds of senior civil servants, local authority managers, judges and other high-level officials will be denied special pay…

Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00

Some FF TDs believe Ahern will move for EU post

The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, will let his name go forward for the post of European Commission president, despite his repeated attempts…

Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00

US ambassador says Bush visit not about re-election

US ambassador Mr James Kenny has rejected charges that President, George Bush's 24-hour visit to Ireland later this month is …

Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00

Ministers reject FF deputies' demands for change

The Government has rejected demands by Fianna Fáil backbenchers to soften reform proposals, including the break-up of Aer Rianta…

Wed Jun 16 2004 - 01:00

Divisions emerging between FF and PDs on election defeats

Sharp divisions have opened up between Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats, following Fianna Fáil's major defeat in the…

Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
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