Treaty made for the bankers, says MEPSOCIALIST MEP Paul Murphy yesterday claimed the referendum on the EU fiscal stability treaty was “made for the bankers” at a …Thu Mar 29 2012 - 01:00
Delegates to miss out on FG leader's speechMORE THAN half of Fine Gael delegates at the party’s “historic” ardfheis this weekend will not be allowed into the auditorium…Thu Mar 29 2012 - 01:00
Ex-councillor resigns from Fianna FáilThe last of the six Fianna Fáil members that party leader Micheál Martin recommended for expulsion following the publication …Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
FF may extend sanction on membersFIANNA FÁIL is considering extending sanctions against party members beyond the six recommended for expulsion by leader Micheál…Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
ULA urges opposition to 'austerity' treatySocialist MEP Paul Murphy has described today’s lead story in The Irish Times newspaper as “incredible”, while discussing the…Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
Cowen accepts role in economic collapseFORMER TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has said he takes responsibility for Ireland’s current situation “more than most”.Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
Minister predicts 'rush' to pay house bill in final daysA TOTAL of 363,478 households had paid the household charge by close of business yesterday evening, with just four days to go…Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
Ministers divided on €100 levyA total of 358,389 households had been registered to pay for the household charge by lunchtime today, bringing the amount received…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
More FF resignations expected as Ahern, Hannon stand downMORE RESIGNATIONS are expected from Fianna Fáil after the voluntary departure of former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and councillor…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
HSE paid out €81m on negligence claims in 2011THE HEALTH Service Executive (HSE) paid out more than €81 million on negligence claims last year, while the figure was €47 million…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
Licensed taxis down 14% from 2008 peakTHE NUMBER of licensed taxis has declined by more than 14 per cent from an industry peak in 2008, the Department of Transport…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
Five times as many nurses retired as manager staffMORE THAN five times as many nurses as management and administration personnel left the health service before controversial changes…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
Martin proposes Ahern be expelled from Fianna Fáil for 'betraying trust of party'FIANNA FÁIL leader Micheál Martin has proposed that former taoiseach Bertie Ahern be expelled from the party, saying he “betrayed…Fri Mar 23 2012 - 00:00
'Conscience is clear', FG councillor saysFine Gael councillor Anne Devitt said her “conscience is clear” after the tribunal found her actions over the so-called Cargobridge…Fri Mar 23 2012 - 00:00
Group meets to review data sharingA HIGH-LEVEL group of public servants tasked with reviewing data protection legislation met for the first time yesterday.Thu Mar 22 2012 - 00:00
Salary for Coveney's adviser breaches cap by over €17,000THE SALARY for the Minister for Agriculture’s new special adviser has been set at €110,000, meaning his wage level breaches the…Tue Mar 20 2012 - 00:00
Mathews and Kenny 'cleared the air' with 6.30am chatTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny said he and Fine Gael TD Peter Mathews “cleared the air” at a 6Sat Mar 17 2012 - 00:00
Mathews cautioned by TaoiseachFine Gael TD Peter Mathews was summonsed to appear before Taoiseach Enda Kenny at 6Fri Mar 16 2012 - 00:00
Expert group on abortion ruling to report by JulyTHE EXPERT group tasked with making recommendations on implementing a European Court of Human Rights ruling on abortion will …Fri Mar 16 2012 - 00:00
FF says it still favours gender quotas, despite voting againstFianna Fáil says the party still supports gender quotas despite ardfheis delegates voting against the controversial arrangement…Fri Mar 16 2012 - 00:00
Coalition defeated in finance committeeTHE GOVERNMENT lost a vote at a meeting of the Oireachtas finance committee last night.Thu Mar 15 2012 - 00:00
Group criticises State over abortionIreland was criticised by a lobby group today at a UN human rights review in Geneva for rejecting other states' recommendations…Thu Mar 15 2012 - 00:00
President urges people not to turn back on State despite faults of political systemPresident Michael D Higgins has said that the Irish parliamentary system had faults and limits, but urged people not to “walk…Wed Mar 14 2012 - 00:00
Government appoints 12 new judges to courtsFINE GAEL councillor Alan Mitchell was among the solicitors appointed to the District Court yesterday, when 12 new District and…Wed Mar 14 2012 - 00:00
Government loses Oireachtas voteThe Government lost a vote taken at a meeting of the Oireachtas finance committee this evening.Wed Mar 14 2012 - 00:00
Europe faces 'intellectual crisis'President Michael D Higgins has said an “intellectual crisis” is the “deepest crisis” facing Europe today.Tue Mar 13 2012 - 00:00
Burton wants 50-50 balance in CabinetThe Minister for Social Protection bemoaned the dearth of women at the top table of politicsFri Mar 09 2012 - 00:00
Call for gender balance in CabinetMinister for Social Protection Joan Burton has told an International Women’s Day event that the Cabinet should have a 50/50 gender…Thu Mar 08 2012 - 00:00
Gilmore opposed to US military action on SyriaFOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: GOVERNMENT MINISTERS visiting the US for St Patrick’s Day should encourage president Barack Obama…Thu Mar 08 2012 - 00:00
State should showcase freedom of speech - Tibetan exile leaderTHE MAN named by Tibetan exiles as their prime minister has said Ireland “should be leading, showcasing its democracy and freedom…Fri Mar 02 2012 - 00:00
FF insiders insist Martin not damagedSENIOR FIANNA Fáil figures have strongly denied Micheál Martin’s leadership has been damaged by former deputy Éamon Ó Cuív’s …Fri Mar 02 2012 - 00:00
Ó Snodaigh defends use of Dáil inkSinn Féin deputy leader Mary-Lou McDonald this afternoon described her party colleague Aengus Ó Snodaigh’s use of hundreds of…Tue Feb 28 2012 - 00:00
Whistleblower legislation will protect contract workersLEGISLATION to be published in draft form this week will offer “protected disclosure” to agency workers and contract employees…Mon Feb 20 2012 - 00:00
Young FG at annual conferenceFine Gael’s youth wing has called for a complete renegotiation of the Croke Park agreement at its national conference in Tullamore…Sun Feb 19 2012 - 00:00
Huge rise in number reporting suspected social welfare fraudTHE EXTENT of the cultural shift in reporting suspected welfare fraud will be revealed today when Minister for Social Protection…Thu Feb 16 2012 - 00:00
Elderly 'most militant' opponents of €100 household charge, TD insistsELDERLY PEOPLE are now the “most militant” section of society, according to a leading member of the campaign urging people not…Thu Feb 16 2012 - 00:00
Group urges non-payment of chargeA group of Independent and small party TDs have taken to Dublin city centre to distribute leaflets urging people not to pay the…Wed Feb 15 2012 - 00:00
Mitchell presidential campaign cost FG more than €500,000FINE GAEL spent more than half a million euro on the disastrous presidential election campaign of Gay Mitchell, who was the only…Wed Feb 15 2012 - 00:00
Man in Gallagher row received nearly €3,000 from McGuinnessTHE MAN at the centre of the political donations controversy that derailed Independent Seán Gallagher’s presidential election…Wed Feb 15 2012 - 00:00
'Ludicrous' to prohibit rehiring of retired staff, says ReillyMINISTER FOR Health James Reilly has said a prohibition on rehiring health service staff who leave before pension changes are…Fri Feb 10 2012 - 00:00
Doherty criticises Ministers' allowanceSINN FÉIN finance spokesman Pearse Doherty has criticised the payment of an allowance worth €17,205 to the two Ministers of State…Fri Feb 10 2012 - 00:00
Deenihan adviser returns to Arts CouncilMINISTER FOR Arts Jimmy Deenihan’s special adviser Seán Mac Cárthaigh is returning to his job with the Arts Council following…Fri Feb 10 2012 - 00:00
Reilly explains Bill on female mutilationA PROPOSED law to outlaw female genital mutilation has been drafted to avoid criminalising modern trends in cosmetic surgeries…Fri Feb 10 2012 - 00:00
Nama runs up €27.5m legal bill in two yearsTHE NATIONAL Asset Management Agency has spent €27Wed Feb 08 2012 - 00:00
Abortion law urged 20 years after 'X' caseTHE 20th anniversary of the “X” case was marked by a protest outside Leinster House yesterday demanding that the Government legislate…Tue Feb 07 2012 - 00:00
Reilly admits HSE retirements may hit elective operationsPLANNED OPERATIONS may have to be postponed as a result of the impact of more than 3,000 early retirements from the HSE, Minister…Tue Feb 07 2012 - 00:00
Reilly wants VHI to drive down costsMINISTER FOR Health James Reilly has said the four new board members he appoints to the State’s largest health insurer VHI will…Tue Feb 07 2012 - 00:00
Reilly says exodus plan in placeMinister for Health James Reilly said today plans were well advanced to address the impact of large numbers of people leaving…Mon Feb 06 2012 - 00:00
Senators paid €163,000 expenses in month when Seanad did not sitSENATORS WERE paid more than €163,000 for travel and other expenses in the month of August 2011, during which the Seanad did …Sat Feb 04 2012 - 00:00
Fine Gael TD Harrington got most in expensesFINE GAEL TD Noel Harrington from Co Cork been paid the highest level of expenses by the Oireachtas since the 31st Dáil first…Fri Feb 03 2012 - 00:00
