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Fitzgerald says Garda ‘crisis’ must be dealt with

Fitzgerald says Garda ‘crisis’ must be dealt with

Taoiseach and Tánaiste say Alan Shatter’s decision to resign was correct

Thu May 08 2014 - 18:01
McDonald accusess Quinn of sexism in heated Dail exchanges

McDonald accusess Quinn of sexism in heated Dail exchanges

Quinn refers to McDonald’s ‘motherly concern’ for Labour party

Thu May 08 2014 - 13:29
Minister for Health asked to address Seanad on medical card withdrawals

Minister for Health asked to address Seanad on medical card withdrawals

FG Senator Imelda Henry expresses concern for those with long-term illnesses

Thu May 08 2014 - 01:03
Kerry profile: Dynasties battle it out in council elections

Kerry profile: Dynasties battle it out in council elections

O’Donoghue name absent from ticket for first time in over half-century

Thu May 08 2014 - 01:00
Period of change ahead for National Concert Hall, says Deenihan

Period of change ahead for National Concert Hall, says Deenihan

Fianna Fáil Arts spokesman says board resignations undermined institution

Thu May 08 2014 - 01:00
Taoiseach agrees that homeless problem is extremely serious

Taoiseach agrees that homeless problem is extremely serious

Independent TD says it is the worst she has seen in 25 years

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
Government has no plans to close post offices, says Rabbitte

Government has no plans to close post offices, says Rabbitte

Minister has asked other departments to assist in stimulating business for post office network

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
Breast cancer victim has medical card withdrawn, FF leader tells Dáil

Breast cancer victim has medical card withdrawn, FF leader tells Dáil

Kenny says withdrawal of cards not a matter of policy

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
Homeless taken from hotels on March 17th, says Higgins

Homeless taken from hotels on March 17th, says Higgins

Pringle says housing crisis countrywide

Fri May 02 2014 - 01:00
Minister says Bill removes vagueness from child protection

Minister says Bill removes vagueness from child protection

Measure contains legal obligations to report abuse

Thu May 01 2014 - 01:00
Impact trade union warns against further erosion of local democracy

Impact trade union warns against further erosion of local democracy

Minister for the Environment defends Government reforms at Dublin conference

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Cabinet will discuss ‘revised proposals’ on water charges

Cabinet will discuss ‘revised proposals’ on water charges

Minister says he has listened to views of colleagues on the issue

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 16:47
Martin criticises Irish and British governments for failure on peace process issues

Martin criticises Irish and British governments for failure on peace process issues

FF leader attacks Sinn Féin’s claim to 1916 link

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
Martin says FF leadership not under discussion

Martin says FF leadership not under discussion

Fianna Fáil leader makes light of reports about John McGuinness interest

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
Martin says Government approach to past ‘highly partisan’

Martin says Government approach to past ‘highly partisan’

Fianna Fáil leader uses party’s 1916 commemoration to attack Sinn Féin

Sun Apr 27 2014 - 16:11
Most houses will not have meters before water charges, says Gilmore

Most houses will not have meters before water charges, says Gilmore

Opposition critical of Government’s handling of the issue

Fri Apr 18 2014 - 01:00
Most  houses will not have meters before water charges, says Gilmore

Most houses will not have meters before water charges, says Gilmore

Gilmore says ‘ability to pay’ must be a factor

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 16:04
Annual average water charge to be €240

Annual average water charge to be €240

Taoiseach tells Dáil that Cabinet has not signed off on any figures on water charges

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 01:00
Kenny contacted about alleged Garda wrongdoing

Kenny contacted about alleged Garda wrongdoing

Some of allegations went back a long time, Taoiseach tells Seanad

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 01:00

Taoiseach says average annual water charge to be €240

Kenny stresses no figures agreed after morning Cabinet meeting

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 13:33
Richard Bruton defends Government record on long-term unemployed

Richard Bruton defends Government record on long-term unemployed

Finian McGrath claims long-term jobless forgotten

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
Taoiseach insists no Government decision yet on basic water charges

Taoiseach insists no Government decision yet on basic water charges

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says mooted €100 standing charge has caused ‘anxiety’ among public

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
Dáil sketch: mild griping over water charges a taster for what’s in pipeline

Dáil sketch: mild griping over water charges a taster for what’s in pipeline

Taoiseach Enda Kenny looked relaxed yesterday but that might just be the lingering effect of the Higgins visit

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
No Goverment decision made on basic water charge -Taoiseach

No Goverment decision made on basic water charge -Taoiseach

Enda Kenny tells Dáil report of charge arose from draft Irish Water memo

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 17:27
Hayes family solicitor backs call for DNA testing in Kerry babies case

Hayes family solicitor backs call for DNA testing in Kerry babies case

Retired garda says ‘overdue’ tests would determine if Joanne Hayes gave birth to twins

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 01:00
Howlin says he expects health budget cuts to be met

Howlin says he expects health budget cuts to be met

Minister responds to €200m shortfall in targets

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 07:33
FG backbenchers call on Flannery to attend PAC meeting

FG backbenchers call on Flannery to attend PAC meeting

Some PAC members asked not turn it into a ‘witch-hunt or circus’

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 01:02
Howlin confident  cuts in health budget will be met

Howlin confident cuts in health budget will be met

Minister responds to revelation HSE expects shortfall of €200m

Sun Apr 13 2014 - 15:19
The case of the Kerry babies

The case of the Kerry babies

Opinion: Unanswered questions remain

Sat Apr 12 2014 - 00:01
New building regulations will exclude non-professionals, says Hogan

New building regulations will exclude non-professionals, says Hogan

FF Senator warns about implications of regulations for rural housing

Fri Apr 11 2014 - 01:01
Householders will know cost of water metering ‘in good time’, says Howlin

Householders will know cost of water metering ‘in good time’, says Howlin

Cowen describes Irish Water as white elephant

Fri Apr 11 2014 - 01:01
Personal use of ambulances by senior managers under review, says Howlin

Personal use of ambulances by senior managers under review, says Howlin

Toibin says ambulances idle outside houses for weeks at a time

Fri Apr 11 2014 - 01:00
Howlin dismisses criticism of Labour as ‘political drivel’

Howlin dismisses criticism of Labour as ‘political drivel’

Independent TD Seamus Healy accuses party of breaking election promises

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 15:06
Senators welcome President’s UK visit

Senators welcome President’s UK visit

Major steps forward in peace process, says Bacik

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:01
Sinn Féin calls on Government to oppose salary of Bank of Ireland chief executive

Sinn Féin calls on Government to oppose salary of Bank of Ireland chief executive

Noonan says signal sent to investors is a factor

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
BOI Boucher’s €843k package ‘obscene’, Doherty says

BOI Boucher’s €843k package ‘obscene’, Doherty says

Despite sacrifice of ordinary people bank continues to show contempt’, SF TD tells Dáil

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 13:56
Taoiseach agrees Rehab should not have paid FG strategist for Government lobbying

Taoiseach agrees Rehab should not have paid FG strategist for Government lobbying

Kenny and FF leader say former Rehab chief executives should attend Oireachtas committee meeting

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
Kenny cannot bring himself to say the F word

Kenny cannot bring himself to say the F word

Micheál Martin put the boot in in the Dáil yesterday on Taoiseach’s knowledge of Frank Flannery’s paid lobbying role for Rehab

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
Taoiseach tells Dáil of symbolic and practical significance of  UK visit

Taoiseach tells Dáil of symbolic and practical significance of UK visit

SF leader says visit possible because of peace process and Good Friday Agreement

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 16:56
Shattergate off the boil as ‘spirit of justice’ urged

Shattergate off the boil as ‘spirit of justice’ urged

More traditional issues were in focus during Leaders’ Questions

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:01
State not responsible for Bethany Home abuse, says Quinn

State not responsible for Bethany Home abuse, says Quinn

McDonald calls for apology and redress for victims

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00
McGrath asks if Dáil landlords are discriminating against those on rent supplement

McGrath asks if Dáil landlords are discriminating against those on rent supplement

Independent TD says he guesses there is a ‘substantial number’

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00
Irish Rail sharply criticised in Seanad for online booking scheme

Irish Rail sharply criticised in Seanad for online booking scheme

Website signing up people for further payments in next fare discount

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00
Government comfortably defeats FF no confidence motion

Government comfortably defeats FF no confidence motion

Backbenchers support Shatter in face of renewed Opposition demands that he resign

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 09:06
Government defeats FF no-confidence motion in Minister for Justice

Government defeats FF no-confidence motion in Minister for Justice

Government backbenchers rally to Shatter’s defence as Opposition renew resignation calls

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 01:01
Kenny reveals prisoners’ phone calls with solicitors recorded up to last week

Kenny reveals prisoners’ phone calls with solicitors recorded up to last week

Opposition renews pressure on Taoiseach over Shatter controversy

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
Shatter finds focus on letter timeline ‘extraordinary’

Shatter finds focus on letter timeline ‘extraordinary’

Government backbenchers putting reputations ‘on the line’ in supporting Shatter – FF

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 21:42
Dáil debates motion of no confidence in Shatter

Dáil debates motion of no confidence in Shatter

Minister for Justice told today that calls of 84 prisoners taped ‘inadvertently’

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 21:22
Shatter rejects Opposition motion of no confidence

Shatter rejects Opposition motion of no confidence

Minister says focus on when he received Callinan letter on Garda tapes ’extraordinary’

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 21:08
Study finds almost a quarter of young  people unemployed

Study finds almost a quarter of young people unemployed

‘Disturbing levels of poverty’ in countries worst hit by recession, including Ireland

Mon Mar 31 2014 - 01:00
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