Bed totals not misleading, says AhernThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, denied misleading the Dáil on the Government's provision of inpatient beds.Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Labour raises education reportThe Labour spokeswoman for education, Ms Jan O'Sullivan, said a report on educational disadvantage should be published before…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
AG's advice sought on charges for elderly careThe Government has sought the Attorney General's advice on whether thousands of elderly people have been illegally charged for…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
TD raises lack of pay rises for An Post workersDail Report: Ministers and TDs are getting pay rises denied to pensioners at An Post, the Labour spokesman on communications…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Supplementary estimate for health service ruled outThe Minister for Health firmly ruled out the introduction of a supplementary estimate to deal with the problems in the health…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Croke Park call welcome, says O'DonoghueThe call by the president of the GAA, Mr Seán Kelly, for the opening up of Croke Park to other games on specified occasions was…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Inquiry into FAS company's delistingThe manner in which the Omlink company in Co Meath was appointed and then delisted as an approved FÁS trainer is to be investigated…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Ahern appoints official to help Hassan familyDail Report: A senior official had been appointed to be with the Hassan family and act as a liaison support for them, the Minister…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Ahern denies hinting at FF-SF governmentDAIL REPORT: The Minister for Foreign Affairs sharply attacked Sinn Féin when he denied that he had speculated last week that…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Aid target still in place - LenihanThe new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr Conor Lenihan, denied that he had abandoned the Government's commitment on …Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Improvement promised in special needs areaThe Minister for Education predicted that a new assessment scheme would improve services for children with special needs.Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
'Vested interests' are blamed for health crisisThe Minister of State for Health, Mr Brian Lenihan, blamed "vested interests" for some of the problems in the health services…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Minister rejects mosquito repellent claimThe Minister for Defence denied a claim that Irish troops serving in Liberia had to pay for mosquito nets and repellents.Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
O'Dea tells of moves against bullying in ArmyA quarter of all military personnel had experienced bullying and harassment, including almost 70 per cent of females, the Fine…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Minister says company law reform on wayThe Government will introduce further legislation on company law, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment said.Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Community employment review to report soon, says MartinA review of the community employment schemes is to be concluded shortly, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr…Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Strong defence mounted of decentralisationThe Taoiseach strongly defended the Government's decentralisation proposals and criticised the thinking behind those who are …Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
Brennan pledges resources for needyThe new Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mr Brennan, pledged last night that resources would be targeted at helping those…Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
Ahern accepts idea of security checksThe Taoiseach accepted a suggestion by the Fine Gael leader that the Judicial Appointments Board carry out security checks before…Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
New Bill on jailing people who flee StateA Bill allowing prisoners convicted in Ireland to serve their sentences in their home countries after fleeing the State was introduced…Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Growth in affordable housing expectedThe Government expects the number of affordable houses built to increase from 2,600 to 3,000 annually, the Minister of State …Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Roche wants clear policy on waste to be introducedThe new Minister for the Environment, Mr Roche, pledged that he would not allow his Wicklow constituency to be disfigured by …Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Minister queried on NESC reportThe new Minister for the Environment, Mr Roche, was questioned on two reports on housing and building land in his first Dáil …Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Independent alliance proposed ahead of next DailIndependent Dáil deputies are considering forming an alliance that would contest two forthcoming by-elections and hold the balance…Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
Labour prepared for U-turn on Dail dealLabour is prepared to do a U-turn in the new Dáil session on its deal with the Government which restricts the Taoiseach's attendance…Thu Sept 23 2004 - 01:00
Ahern may restore 'super' junior ministryThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, may reinstate a "super" minister of state post in next month's reshuffle, according to speculation within…Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
FF is arrogant, former strategist claimsA former Fianna Fáil general election candidate has strongly criticised the party, claiming that "arrogance" at government level…Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
MacGill School beginsThe sun shone on the bust commemorating Patrick MacGill in Glenties, Co Donegal, yesterday afternoon.Mon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
Ministers to carry a lighter load at eCabinetThe sight of Ministers arriving at Government Buildings with bulging briefcases and mounds of files will soon be a thing of the…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
McDowell says smoking protest 'a lot of guff'The Minister for Justice suggested that the protest about the smoking ban in pubs might be "a lot of guff".Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Luke-warm term report means long hot summer waitDail Sketch: Bertie Ahern doesn't do Thursdays in the Dáil, but if he did he probably would have said the same as Michael Smith…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
O'Keeffe claims McCabe killers get special treatment in prisonThe Fine Gael spokesman on justice, Mr Jim O'Keeffe, said it had been suggested that the killers of Det Garda Jerry McCabe were…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Dail break reduces stature of politics - RabbitteThe Labour leader accused the Government of "diminishing respect for politics" among the public because of long Dáil recesses…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Ahern rules out privatisation of the ESBThe Minister for Communications, the Marine and Natural Resources firmly ruled out the privatisation of the ESB.Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Brennan finalising proposals for metroThe Government will finalise its proposals on the metro system promised for Dublin in the near future, the Minister for Transport…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Government rejects Green Party BillThe Government rejected a Green Party Private Member's Bill, which the party claimed would aid local environmental protection…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Government may refund successful FOI appealsThe Government is to consider refunding fees where people successfully appeal refusals to grant information under the Freedom…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Kenny queries function of Government's media unitThe Taoiseach said he had no objection to an independent investigation into the Government's media monitoring unit.Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach says EU presidency cost ?60mIreland's EU presidency has cost an estimated €60.23 million, the Taoiseach told the Dáil.Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
McDowell introduces civil liability BillThe Minister for Justice has introduced the Civil Liability and Courts Bill, which has already passed through the Seanad.Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Framework for break-up of Aer Rianta agreedThe broad framework for the legislation paving the way for the break-up of Aer Rianta has emerged following extensive interaction…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Government will express 'concern' to PresidentThe Government will again express its concern about aspects of American foreign policy at the meeting with President Bush this…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Ahern urged to raise issue of Irish 'illegals'The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, was urged by the Fine Gael spokesman on tourism, Mr Jimmy Deenihan, to raise with President Bush the…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Harney tells of Aer Rianta privatisation planThe Tánaiste revealed that she rejected a demand that 40 per cent of Aer Rianta be privatised.Thu Jun 24 2004 - 01:00
Party differences 'natural'The Minister for Defence insisted that the Government was working effectively on its five-year programme as he came under pressure…Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Martin defends Hanly reportThe Minister for Health rejected a demand that the Hanly report be set aside.Wed Jun 23 2004 - 01:00
Talks on election of Dublin mayor continueIntensive discussions between the various parties are likely to continue into this afternoon to broker a deal to elect a new …Mon Jun 21 2004 - 01:00
Result of Sinn Fein inquiry due soonA Sinn Féin inquiry into the suspension from the party of a newly-elected Dublin councillor is expected to be completed within…Mon Jun 21 2004 - 01:00
Minister rejects call to increase number of public holidaysThe Government has no plans to increase the number of public holidays, the Minister of State for Enterprise, Trade and Employment…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Tanaiste predicts injuries board will lead to lower insurance costsThe Tánaiste predicted that the establishment of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) would significantly reduce insurance…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
