No reforms of NI institutions before summer, says TaoiseachThe Taoiseach has conceded that the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Executive cannot be reformed before the summer.Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
FG seeks closer ties with Labour and GreensThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, is this weekend expected to back the creation of a semi-formal alliance with the Labour …Thu Apr 22 2004 - 01:00
Tougher penalties proposed for polling card abusesPeople who steal polling cards in the run-up to next June's elections could get up to two years in jail and a €10,000 fine under…Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
If June referendum goes ahead, FG will support itFine Gael will back the referendum to restrict citizenship in June if the Government cannot be persuaded to postpone it.Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
Report resented by SF, says AdamsAdams reaction: The Sinn Féin president, Mr Gerry Adams, has not been able to guarantee that senior Sinn Féin figures are not…Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
Findings disturbing but must not halt efforts, says AhernTaoiseach's reaction: The findings of the Independent Monitoring Commission's investigation into paramilitary activity are "…Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
Adams a big hit with the elite of businessDublin's business elite, ever sensitive to changing political winds, are lining up in their hundreds to break bread with the …Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Rabbitte to announce referendum positionNews round-up: The Labour Party's national executive council has strongly encouraged the Parliamentary Labour Party to openly…Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Cook wants Ahern to criticise BushThe decision by US President Bush to back Israel's permanent hold of part of the West Bank should be bluntly criticised by the…Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Emigrants could have been helped with Punchestown money, says priestEmigration debate: A State agency to help struggling Irish emigrants could have been created for the cost of the Punchestown…Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach trying to win over SDLP on referendumThe Government will try to persuade the SDLP to drop its opposition to the proposed citizenship referendum during a briefing …Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Department denies prior knowledge on referendumThe Department of the Environment has rejected charges that it had advance knowledge last January that the Government would hold…Sat Apr 17 2004 - 01:00
SDLP tells Ahern of 'profound concern' on referendumThe SDLP has demanded that the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, call a meeting of the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation to investigate the…Sat Apr 17 2004 - 01:00
Rabbitte accuses Government over referendumThe Government's reasons for holding a referendum to restrict Irish citizenship rules have been shown to be "bogus", the leader…Sat Apr 17 2004 - 01:00
Extra e-vote machines bought to cope with the three ballotsThe Government has ordered 300 extra voting machines for June's local and European Parliament elections, at a cost of approximately…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Two returning officers back electronic pollThe introduction of electronic voting in June's elections has been supported by the two electoral returning officers who have…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Morrison terms poll on citizenship 'dangerous'A former United States congressman, Mr Bruce Morrison, who secured 48,000 work permits for Irish people living illegally in the…Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
Rights body's views not soughtThe Government will not consult the Human Rights Commission about its citizenship referendum plans, despite the body's fears …Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
O Cuiv told subsidies for Aran air and ferry services could be cutSubsidies for air and ferry services to the Aran Islands could be cut, the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs…Fri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Offices to be rented to enable movesTemporary offices will be rented to ensure the Government's plan to move 10,000 public servants out of Dublin begins from January…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Health officers to meet Deasy tomorrow over smoking offenceEnvironmental health officers are to meet Fine Gael TD Mr John Deasy tomorrow in relation to him breaking the smoking ban in …Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Date set for citizenship referendumThe referendum to restrict the citizenship rights of children of foreign nationals will be held on June 11th, alongside the European…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Fast-track planning body may face legal challengesThe Government has dropped its plan to block legal challenges to major infrastructural projects once they have been cleared by…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Labour questions basis for U-turn over traffic corpsThe basis for the Government's declaration that it could not honour a Programme for Government pledge to set up a traffic corps…Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
Government to examine ruling on prisoners' right to voteA European Court of Human Rights ruling that prisoners should not automatically lose the right to vote is to be carefully studied…Mon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
Unions to seek details of Government's tax plansThe Government will face trade union demands to outline its income tax plans for the next two years during talks to agree pay…Mon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
Bruton calls on victims of Troubles to forgiveA South African-style Truth and Reconciliation Commission, designed to lead to forgiveness for hundreds of killings committed…Mon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
Metro could be built for fraction of estimated cost, says Spanish expertPublic transport: The Government could build a metro system in Dublin for a fraction of the costs estimated by some Irish experts…Mon Mar 29 2004 - 01:00
Limited legal recognition urged for gay couplesSame sex unions: Legal recognition will have to be given to same sex unions in some fashion, the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell…Mon Mar 29 2004 - 01:00
SF not 'true republicans' says McDowell in attackNorth debate: Sinn Féin and the IRA must not be allowed to take the Tricolour from the Irish people, the Minister for Justice…Mon Mar 29 2004 - 01:00
DUP says 'durability' of arms move is keyThe Democratic Unionist Party will not share power with Sinn Féin until "the durability" of any IRA decision to decommission …Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
US must learn from EU in coping with BSE, says ByrneThe United States must learn lessons from the European Union if it is to cope properly with BSE, the European Commissioner for…Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Durkan warns US is growing impatient on NorthThe Bush administration and leading Irish-American political figures have made it clear that Northern Ireland will be slipping…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Bush administration backs North's policing serviceThe Bush administration yesterday threw its weight behind the Northern Ireland policing service and those involved in the Policing…Thu Mar 18 2004 - 00:00
Ahern sets out stall for next week's NI talksSt Patrick's Day/Washington: The Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly must be re-established "seamlessly" if the IRA and…Thu Mar 18 2004 - 00:00
Taoiseach calls for united EU action to stop terrorThe European Union must work "collectively" if terrorist outrages are to be stopped in member-states, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern…Thu Mar 18 2004 - 00:00
O'Loan tells Capitol Hill of 'real culture change' in PSNIThe Northern Ireland Police Service has experienced "a real culture change" in recent years, the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman…Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Leading Irish-Americans honour BlairThe contribution of the British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, to the Northern Ireland peace process was recognised last night…Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
McGuinness rejects allegations by ScappaticciSinn Féin's chief negotiator, Mr Martin McGuinness, has rejected allegations levelled by Mr Freddy Scappaticci that he was a …Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Relocation of civil servants may be prolongedThe Government's plan to transfer 10,000 civil servants from offices in Dublin may not be entirely finished by the next general…Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
Not enough garda patrols on streets, warns O'DeaTop Garda management was not putting enough patrols on the streets, the Minister of State for Justice, Mr Willie O'Dea, complained…Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
E-voting support slipping, survey findsThe number of people in favour of the introduction of electronic voting in all future elections is slipping, according to an …Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Land must be kept free for schools, says MinisterLocal authorities must ensure that land is kept free for primary and post-primary schools alongside new housing developments, …Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Cullen 'keeping eye on elections'Reaction: Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats are set to reap significant rewards in the upcoming local elections following…Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
TD warns of smoking gun in Leinster House precinctsSmokers in Leinster House may at least initially be tempted to ignore the smoking ban and continue puffing in their offices, …Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Regional air services need 'sharp overhaul'State-subsidised airline services between Dublin and small regional airports are not giving value-for-money and should be sharply…Thu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
Inquiry into voting could bar electronic electionA commission set up to inquire into electronic voting will have the power to recommend its postponement or abandonment when it…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Lobby group calls for spot checks in centresFour count centres should carry out spot checks and recounts to guarantee the integrity of electronic voting in all future elections…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Electronic voting costs not yet knownThe final cost of electronic voting computer software will not be known until later this year, the Department of the Environment…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
O'Reilly not among e-voting inquiry groupThe Government will today name the members of a special inquiry to investigate electronic voting, which will be told to issue…Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
