Romantic Ireland lives on in our fascination with the leaders who left us too youngHeroic figures who did not have to wield governmental power remain popularSun Aug 04 2013 - 01:00
Tánaiste pleased at support for policiesGilmore describes Childers, O’Callaghan and McHugh as party ‘deserters’Mon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00
‘We are now a country that is treated with respect’Gilmore insists Foreign Affairs brief compatible with role of TánaisteMon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00
State’s most bizarre body to advise on abortion BillMeetings of the council take place behind closed doors and no detailed record keptSun Jul 28 2013 - 01:00
Gilmore rules out €3.1 billion budget cutTánaiste at odds with ESM and Central BankSat Jul 27 2013 - 01:00
Referendum date set for October 4thStill time to get on register for vote on abolition of Seanad and establishment of court of appealThu Jul 25 2013 - 01:00
Coalition planning short, sharp campaign on SeanadOctober 4th poll timed to assist abolition vote by avoiding backlash from budgetWed Jul 24 2013 - 00:58
Government denies Kenny misled Dáil over Anglo contactsMartin calls on Taoiseach to clarify his relationship with with senior officials at Anglo Irish BankSun Jul 21 2013 - 12:45
Abortion Bill discipline casts Fine Gael as a potent political forceHaving cracked the whip successfully, danger is Enda Kenny could lose the run of himselfSat Jul 20 2013 - 01:30
With all due respect, deputy, you’re an awful ****erGurriers, thugs, rats and buffoons: think what you like of our TDs but don’t tell it to them in the chambers of the OireachtasSat Jul 20 2013 - 01:00
Gilmore rules out any change to “triple lock”Move to pre empt debate on Defence Green PaperFri Jul 19 2013 - 01:00
Kenny meets Dublin and Monaghan bombings familiesMeeting latest in a series Taoiseach holding with relatives of the Troubles’ victimsThu Jul 18 2013 - 20:08
President’s French lieutenant: Higgins has new speechwriter34-year-old did research at Cambridge into Irish sovereign debt crisisThu Jul 18 2013 - 01:00
Martin wrote to Taoiseach about delay in filling top civil servant job in DáilFianna Fáil leader describes system of nominating clerk as ‘outmoded’Thu Jul 18 2013 - 01:00
Irish troops to be sent to Syria as part of UN forceAustria to withdraw force from Golan Heights base due to danger in areaWed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00
Abortion debate points way to long overdue Dáil reformIt is time to allow a proper constructive role for backbench TDs and the oppositionSat Jul 13 2013 - 01:00
Creighton ‘relieved’ after voting against provision in abortion legislationWill campaign for Fine Gael in local and European elections next yearFri Jul 12 2013 - 01:00
Kenny swings wavering TDs behind abortion billCreighton only woman TD due to vote against legislation on anti-abortion groundsThu Jul 11 2013 - 00:56
Fine Gael TD O’Mahony to back abortion BillMayo TD had voiced serious concerns about the Government’s abortion legislationWed Jul 10 2013 - 16:52
Coalition to bring in tight regulations for location and operation of casinosIntroduction of casinos a fraught political issue for more than two decadesWed Jul 10 2013 - 01:08
Kenny says no unpicking of abortion BillTaoiseach sends signal to wavering TDs that he will not change suicide clauseTue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
FG leaders to work on wavering TDs ahead of final vote on abortion BillKenny and Reilly will be relieved if the number of rebel TDs remains at fiveTue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
Fine Gael far from alone in facing a revolt against party disciplineFree vote in Fianna Fáil sees most Oireachtas members oppose views of Micheál MartinSat Jul 06 2013 - 13:00
Surprise at large majority of FF TDs opposing abortion BillO’Dea defends decision to vote noThu Jul 04 2013 - 01:00
Key bank guarantee official worked with Coalition - MartinFF accuses Kenny of smearing opponents and being ‘most partisan’ TaoiseachWed Jul 03 2013 - 01:00
Number of dissenting Fine Gael TDs will inevitably increaseThe final tally of rebel TDs will not be fewer than five and could be as high as 10Wed Jul 03 2013 - 01:00
Taoiseach could suffer serious setback on voteThe emergence of a dissenting group in FG could change atmosphere in partyTue Jul 02 2013 - 01:00
President tells of nation’s shock at Anglo tapesHiggins says institutional greed revealed doesn’t reflect core values of Irish peopleMon Jul 01 2013 - 01:01
Row over appointment of clerk of DáilCeann Comhairle clashes with senior official over how his successor should be chosenMon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00
At least four Fine Gael TDs set to vote against abortion billOther TDs may also oppose the Protection of Life During Pregnancy BillSun Jun 30 2013 - 23:10
Drama’s representation of night of guarantee reminds us politicians play with live ammunitionThere is no appetite for another expensive judicial tribunalSat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00
Banks treated Irish people with contempt, says O’MalleyFormer PD leader reminded of Central Bank’s dealings with AIB during 1980s ICI debacleSat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00
New Euro constituencies likelyBill provides for changes if country loses an MEPFri Jun 28 2013 - 08:21
FG chairman rebukes Creighton over call for free vote on abortionVeiled criticism of Kenny ‘less than helpful’ says FlanaganWed Jun 26 2013 - 01:00
Referendum may be held to boost powers for bank inquiryDevelopment follows release of contents from Anglo Irish Bank tapesWed Jun 26 2013 - 00:30
Fallout from disclosures may damage Fianna FáilRenewed focus on banking crisis likely to focus minds on an autumn inquiryTue Jun 25 2013 - 01:09
'Get the f**kin’ money in' - tapes show Drumm happy to abuse State guaranteeRevelations from tapes have former chief executive saying: 'We won’t do anything blatant, but . . . we have to get the money in'Tue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00
Cosgrave recalls ‘excitement’ over JFK’s Irish visitYears earlier, the former taoiseach had tipped Kennedy for US presidentMon Jun 24 2013 - 01:00
Bruton insists cutting the tax burden on families is the main priorityBurton argues for defence of welfare spending on both equity and utility groundsSat Jun 22 2013 - 12:00
Motion to allow a free vote in Fine Gael on abortion fails to get over first hurdleDublin South TD Peter Mathews unable to get a seconder for proposal to allow conscientious objectionThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Shatter novel prompts censorship reformMinister for Justice made decision to avert possible conflict of interest, after complaints novel was ‘obscene’ and advocated abortionThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
IMF warns against using promissory note deal proceeds to ease budgetLatest progress report says maintaining fiscal retrenchment performance essentialThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Kenny rules out income tax hikes in next budgetBruton argues tax cuts are necessary to improve competitivenessWed Jun 19 2013 - 12:25
Bruton says income tax cuts necessaryComments seen as shot across the bows of Labour MinistersWed Jun 19 2013 - 01:00
Joan Burton is the most popular Minister, James Reilly the leastThe latest Irish Times, Ipsos MRBI poll shows Burton has a 41% satisfaction rating while Reilly scores 13%Mon Jun 17 2013 - 01:00
Alcohol link to sports should stay, say TDsOireachtas committee says sports rely on sponsorship from drinks industryMon Jun 17 2013 - 01:00
Majority of voters want Seanad abolished – pollMost also oppose reducing voting age to 17, as constitutional convention proposedSat Jun 15 2013 - 01:03
Kenny’s stance on Bill brings closer the realisation of O’Connell’s aspirationsHierarchy’s strong position is provoking hostility rather than agreementSat Jun 15 2013 - 00:00
