The Irish Times

Séamus Woulfe profile: Judge in eye of storm was hard-working barrister who was well-regarded

Former attorney general involved in some of the most important cases of 1990s

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 00:01

Sligo-Leitrim results: One seat each for SF, FF, FG and Independent

Outgoing Eamon Scanlon (FF) in running until end but lost out to Feighan (FG)

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 00:16

Election 2020 outtakes: Fianna Fáil gets lost in the post

Fine Gael scraps with Greens in Limerick with Shatter’s wounds far from healing

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 12:30

Aviation support programme gets Irish start-ups ready for take-off

Propellor Shannon helping two companies to market with €2m backing from industry

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 03:45

Queen’s University Belfast gets a Young Fine Gael branch

Former minister’s son wants to see party run candidates in North within 10 years

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 14:31

John Perry fails to get nomination to run for Fine Gael in Sligo local elections

Former minister says imposing a geographical rule for selection ‘is a denial of the most basic element of representative democracy”

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 20:33

John Perry fails to get FG nomination at Sligo-Leitrim convention

Gerry Reynolds and Sinead Maguire selected as party’s two candidates in the constituency for next election

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 21:30

John Perry and Frank Feighan face battle to make Fine Gael ticket

Gerry Reynolds, Noel Merrick regarded as likely choices for Sligo-Leitrim constituency

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 01:00

John Perry aims for Sligo-Leitrim comeback after 2015 row

Former TD took legal action against FG over convention selection process last time round

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 01:00

GAA advises Fine Gael on resolution of internal disputes

Senior GAA figures advising party on ‘gold standard’ dispute-resolution mechanisms

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 05:00

Oliver Callan: Ireland, where paradox is the political norm

It’s a system that sees the Taoiseach accept the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal but then pose happily next to the man damned by it

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 15:00

My mother, Molly Keane: caustic chronicler of the lost Anglo-Irish world

The great, caustic and conflicted chronicler of a lost society of big houses, hunting and celebrity, Molly Keane comes to life again in a biography by her daughter Sally Phipps

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 05:00

Deal over ex-FG TD John Perry’s €2.47m debt breaks down

Danske Bank says former minister of state and wife failing to comply with court order

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 16:04

Shatter says FG campaign strategy was a disaster

Fine Gael criticised for not having focus groups in every region

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 01:01

Sligo-Leitrim: Fianna Fáil takes two seats as Eamon Scanlon returns

Tony McLoughlin of Fine Gael and Sinn Féin’s Martin Kenny also elected

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 23:45

When Harry met Enda: ‘Hungry Heart’ visible on campaign trail

Sun Feb 14 2016 - 19:00

Fine Gael may review election selections after John Perry fiasco

Up to 3,000 party supporters due to attend party’s ardfheis at Citywest Hotel

Fri Jan 22 2016 - 14:49

Fine Gael’s John Perry has no problem being an outcast

On the canvass with the Sligo-North Leitrim TD who survived legal battle with his party

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 11:08

In court this term: TDs, bankers, and an entire Dáil committee

Several significant cases are listed to be heard, including two taken by businessman Denis O’Brien and a personal injuries action by the husband of Savita Halappanavar

Fri Jan 08 2016 - 16:40

Kenny has full confidence in Fine Gael general secretary

Tom Curran was involved in recent action that led to addition of John Perry to ticket

Tue Jan 05 2016 - 21:50

Option of adding John Perry to Sligo-Leitrim ticket ‘still in play’

FG general secretary says in light of polls it is ‘possible for the party to look again at this’

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 20:18

Fine Gael official denies ‘sinister corruption’ of party selection convention

John Perry TD claims serious irregularities in Fine Gael Sligo-Leitrim ballot

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 19:16

John Perry denies FG strategists expressed fears over controversies

Fine Gael TD gives evidence in legal action to set aside result of Sligo-Leitrim selection convention

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 13:40

Pre-Christmas hearing for John Perry challenge to FG selection

Judge says December 15th date takes account of indications election due in early spring

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 17:41

Miriam Lord: House slowly implodes in pre-election lull

A quiet week leads to Lucinda Creighton being asked bizarre Hitler question

Thu Nov 26 2015 - 01:00

FG TDs applaud John Perry appeal for place on party ticket

Party sources still say ex-junior minister unlikely to be added to general election ticket

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 21:22

John Perry seeks debate on non-selection for Fine Gael

Sligo-Leitrim TD tables parliamentary party meeting motion calling for explanation from TDs who sit on party’s executive council

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 01:02

Perry plays GAA card in Fine Gael selection row

TD ‘pleaded’ with party and Taoiseach Enda Kenny to add him to the campaign ticket

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00

FG’s John Perry loses out in Sligo selection convention

FG candidate says he understands why Perry would find it difficult to accept the result

Mon Oct 19 2015 - 01:00

Kenny says FG will ‘reflect’ on adding John Perry to ticket

Former junior minister claims he was ‘hung out to dry’ on hospital issue

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 20:40

Cabinet to meet in Lissadell House next week

Meeting will mark 150th anniversary of the birth of WB Yeats

Tue Jul 14 2015 - 19:22

Fine Gael Cllr John McCartin building up political capital

Quinn saga: Key McCartin role in regaining parts of group and jobs under local control

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00

Councillor in Quinn deal may run for Fine Gael Dáil seat

John McCartin says he has not made up his mind yet

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00

Miriam Lord: Taoiseach now faces wrath of the Angry Birds

Kenny overlooked his female TDs’ claims for junior ministries

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00

‘It’s not easy’, says Taoiseach as he prepares to clear out junior ministers

At least four Ministers of State in jeopardy in the reshuffle

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 09:02

Which Ministers can make it over Becher’s Brook?

Harry McGee throws caution to the wind and predicts a fantasy cabinet

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 14:43

Lissadell House in Sligo set to reopen to public

Move ends five years of legal dispute over access

Sun Jun 15 2014 - 16:08

SMEs need to look beyond banks for credit - NTMA chief

Delegates at SFA conference told that equity participation essential for small firms

Tue May 27 2014 - 15:58

Thousands gather to remember Easter Rising in Dublin

Ministers of State welcome royal presence at 2016 commemorations

Sun Apr 20 2014 - 16:47

Criminals should pay the financial cost of their crimes, Independent TD tells Dáil

Government promises legislation to assist crime victims

Wed Mar 26 2014 - 01:01

Long delays in issuing driving licences, says Dooley

Minister says situation to improve by end of the month

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 01:00

Former journalist and politician Ted Nealon dies aged 84

Tributes paid to the founder and editor of ‘Nealon’s Guide to the Dáil and Seanad’

Tue Jan 28 2014 - 21:25

Government departments on target with timely payments

Survey shows that the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport was among the most prompt for making payments

Tue Oct 29 2013 - 14:51

Cantillon: What now for Danske Bank in Ireland?

Tue Sept 17 2013 - 01:03

Fianna Fáil may complain to ethics watchdog over John Perry’s deal with bank

Dara Calleary has tabled parliamentary questions on Minister of State’s debt restructuring deal to Enda Kenny and Richard Bruton

Mon Sept 16 2013 - 01:05

Gilmore signals backing for Perry

Fianna Fáil has called on him to come forward with more detail

Wed Sept 04 2013 - 01:15

Kenny backs Perry as Minister makes deal with banks

Danske’s spokesman declined to comment on the arrangement

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 01:00

Perry emerges badly despite backing from Taoiseach

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 21:56

Perry reaches agreement with Danske Bank over unpaid debt

Minister for Small Business confirms all his tax affairs are up to date

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 18:49

Bruton says Fianna Fáil’s support for Seanad lacks credibility

Fine Gael will not sanction TDs who vote against abolition

Wed Aug 07 2013 - 01:00

Danske moves to sell Perry assets

Land taken from Minister of State includes 14 acres and forestry site near Ballymote

Mon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00

Perry insists his filings to ethics watchdog are fully up to date

Minister declines to say how he reconciles debt judgment with office-holders’ obligations

Tue Jul 30 2013 - 01:00

Mr Perry’s difficulties

Fri Jul 26 2013 - 05:00

No new comment from Taoiseach on Perry finances

Minister for Transport says there is no threat to Perry’s position

Fri Jul 26 2013 - 01:00

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