Shane Ross criticised for not publishing department prioritiesFF spokesman on transport, tourism Robert Troy criticises what he terms ‘inordinate delay’Tue Oct 04 2016 - 01:00
Budget 2017 to increase old-age pension by €5Government also commits to extending medical card cover to 10,000 childrenFri Sept 30 2016 - 13:01
C&AG and Nama set to clash at Public Accounts CommitteeAuditor concludes millions of euro might have been lost over Project Eagle portfolio in NorthThu Sept 29 2016 - 09:04
North’s Minister for Finance seeks State’s help with fundingMáirtín Ó Muilleoir says there is doubt over shortfall of potential €1.1bn post-BrexitWed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00
Government says Bill to create judicial council ‘due by 2017’Announcement follows Chief Justice Denham’s criticism about 20-year delay for bodyTue Sept 27 2016 - 21:14
Government potential to crystalise in second termThorny problems and contentious issues loom, not least the future of this TaoiseachTue Sept 27 2016 - 01:00
Kenny says stability would be the best outcome from BrexitTaoiseach says implications from triggering of article 50 by Theresa May will be profoundWed Sept 21 2016 - 22:38
Alleged Adams link to Donaldson should be explored, says KennySF chief rejects role in killing and abhors credence accorded to ‘anonymous’ accuserWed Sept 21 2016 - 16:01
Sinn Féin ‘not a democratic party’, says Micheál MartinFianna Fáil leader criticises response of Gerry Adams to BBC ‘Spotlight’ programmeWed Sept 21 2016 - 14:48
Sugar tax set to be introduced in budget due to obesity concernsMinister likely to delay levy until 2018 but soft drinks industry opposed to ‘regressive’ moveWed Sept 21 2016 - 14:31
No self-doubt for Micheál Martin as he stays centredAnalysis: The Fianna Fáil leader is looking strong but still keeping his powder dryTue Sept 20 2016 - 01:00
Michael O’Leary’s Apple remarks ‘like throwing a grenade’Leo Varadkar warns against over-the-top criticism of EU which ‘has been good for State’Fri Sept 16 2016 - 22:00
Martin McGuinness has plan over when to step downDeputy First Minister’s comments follow Gerry Adams’s plan for change of leaderFri Sept 16 2016 - 14:03
Establish all-Ireland inquiry into Project Eagle – Martin McGuinness‘There is a responsibility on everybody North and South to contribute’ to Nama inquiryFri Sept 16 2016 - 13:37
Analysis: Song remains the same on Sinn Féin leadershipParty drafting 10-year plan and Gerry Adams accepts inevitability of exit within that periodFri Sept 16 2016 - 01:00
Nama’s blowback against the C&AG is unprecedentedInside Politics: Nama challenges finding by watchdog of ‘probable loss of value to State of up to £190 million’Thu Sept 15 2016 - 16:27
Michael Noonan in hospital with skin infectionMinister is expected to be discharged from hospital before the weekendThu Sept 15 2016 - 01:00
Nama cost State €220m, says Comptroller and Auditor GeneralNational Asset Management Agency rejects report’s critical conclusions on portfolio saleThu Sept 15 2016 - 01:00
Nama lost €220m on Project Eagle deal, C&AG findsEnda Kenny agrees to inquiry into sale of North loans as watchdog publishes reportWed Sept 14 2016 - 22:01
Project Eagle: All-Ireland inquiry on Nama sale would lack powerHarry McGee: Effective inquiry would require new legislation on both sides of BorderWed Sept 14 2016 - 01:00
What can we expect from the upcoming Budget? PrudenceThe Government will have €1bn to play with, but they won’t be losing the run of themselvesSat Sept 10 2016 - 06:00
Harris will not meet consultants over Waterford reportMinister’s response to cardiac services review may lead to showdown with HalliganSat Sept 10 2016 - 01:00
RTÉ and TG4 need funding increases, says MinisterNaughten agrees with report and vows to ‘improve’ operation of TV licence systemSat Sept 10 2016 - 01:00
Ex-FG adviser granted first waiver under lobbying lawCiaran Conlon restricted from relevant links with Department of Jobs until May 2017Fri Sept 09 2016 - 20:46
Expert group warned about tax avoidance in 1990sApple companies at heart of EU ruling had tax avoidance structure identified by groupFri Sept 09 2016 - 07:55
Wallace: New ‘Spotlight’ claim part of ‘wider scandal in Nama’BBC programme includes secret recording of former Nama adviser receiving £40,000Thu Sept 08 2016 - 01:00
Apple ruling debate: One of the strangest Dáil motionsInside Politics: Deputies are recalled almost three weeks early to debate appealing the EC decisionWed Sept 07 2016 - 09:38
State admits it will accept Apple €13bn if plea failsDepartment of Finance releases briefing paper to 158 TDs ahead of Dáil debateWed Sept 07 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil to vote for appeal on Apple tax rulingUS president Barack Obama says it is in everyone’s interest ‘to put a stop to all of this’Tue Sept 06 2016 - 01:00
It’s no surprise that parties put on a united front over AppleFianna Fáil and Fine Gael drop their rivalry when FDI policy looks threatenedTue Sept 06 2016 - 01:00
Zappone considered leaving Government over Apple appealPhil Hogan rejects claim EU Commission’s decision was politically motivatedMon Sept 05 2016 - 12:59
Juncker says tax ruling on Apple made without biasGovernment boosted by strong support from Micheál Martin for its response to rulingMon Sept 05 2016 - 10:30
State to shut controversial ‘vulture fund’ tax loopholesUse of funds’ charitable status to be tackled in Finance Bill, department vowsMon Sept 05 2016 - 08:38
NTA puts Dodder Greenway project on hold to focus on LuasSuspension of work on 29km Dublin walking and cycling route shows ‘skewed priorities’Mon Sept 05 2016 - 06:00
Shane Ross dismisses criticism of his performance as MinisterMinister for Transport says Government could last another three or four yearsSat Sept 03 2016 - 11:59
Government finds teeth and bites back against Apple rulingNoonan and Kenny suggest move is part of wider attack on 12.5% corporate tax rateSat Sept 03 2016 - 07:11
Apple tax appeal: The three arguments Government to use‘How could FDI come to EU if they thought deal could be overturned a generation later?’Sat Sept 03 2016 - 01:00
Ireland to defend ‘integrity’ of tax system in Apple appealNoonan to appoint ‘independent expert’ to review Irish tax arrangementsSat Sept 03 2016 - 01:00
Apple ruling is aimed at harming Irish tax regime, claims NoonanMinister says European Commission trying to end Ireland’s 12.5% corporation tax rateFri Sept 02 2016 - 17:24
Independent Alliance ‘wholly united’ in approach to Apple decisionGroup said it always stressed it wanted a fair system of taxation for multinationalsFri Sept 02 2016 - 14:33
Independents’ wavering on Apple ruling underlines Coalition’s weaknessKatherine Zappone joins Independent Alliance in delaying appeal decisionFri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00
Sutherland rejects claim Brexit would not bring hard BorderFormer EU commissioner rejects David Davis’s assertion on Border as ‘ridiculous’Fri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00
Deadlock in Cabinet over response to €13bn Apple tax rulingDáil to be recalled to debate appeal against European Commission’s decisionFri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael tells Independents Apple tax appeal must go aheadSplit over tax decision threatens future of the Government, say MinistersThu Sept 01 2016 - 01:00
TDs call for Dáil debate on EU’s Apple tax rulingSinn Féin and Independents say Dáil should reconvene early to discuss €13bn ‘windfall’Wed Aug 31 2016 - 22:23
Independent Ministers demand early recall of Dáil to debate Apple appealShane Ross and Finian McGrath seek ‘strong motion on tax’ in return for supporting appealWed Aug 31 2016 - 12:40
Government faces threat of split after EU’s Apple rulingIndependents undecided over whether to support Noonan’s plan to appeal tax rulingWed Aug 31 2016 - 09:45
Apple ruling: Government paper accuses Brussels of selective biasDocument circulated before ruling says European Commission is hurting Ireland’s reputationWed Aug 31 2016 - 01:00
Parties divided in their response to Brussels ruling on AppleSF calls for public inquiry into ‘tax avoidance scheme’ while FF backs decision to appealWed Aug 31 2016 - 01:00
Size of Apple tax windfall leaves some TDs uncertain on appealMembers of Independent Alliance uneasy about challenge given previous stance on tax ratesWed Aug 31 2016 - 01:00
