Debt deal helps Coalition to pass its political NCTOpinion: Two years on, the Coalition of Fine Gael and Labour has lost a lot of its showroom sheen and is showing signs of wear…Thu Mar 07 2013 - 00:00
The promises, the plans, the pledges . . . and what was actually deliveredThe programme for government outlined the Coalition’s plans, some ambitious, some attainableThu Mar 07 2013 - 00:00
Which way will Meath East fall?As a political weathervane, byelections are notoriously unreliable.Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Coalition divisions deepen on means-testing for student grantsThe two Coalition parties are experiencing deepening divisions on an imminent proposal by Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn…Sat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Safety body warns on cutbacksThe Health and Safety Authority has written to Government warning that additional cutbacks at the agency will lead to “preventable…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Political reality stymies action on climate changeAnalysis: When recession hit hard in 2009, climate change plummeted down the political agenda as quickly as shares in Anglo …Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Coalition says Bill on climate will fulfil pledgesThe Government claims its draft legislation on climate change to be published tomorrow will be robust and fulfil all its programme…Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Lowry says payment to property consultant was fully tax compliantIndependent TD Michael Lowry has responded to media reports of an alleged undeclared payment by him more than a decade ago by…Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Lowry: Monies 'tax compliant'Independent TD Michael Lowry has responded to media reports of an alleged undeclared payment by him more than a decade ago by…Sun Feb 24 2013 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil selects Byrne as candidate to fight byelectionFianna Fáil has chosen Thomas Byrne to be its candidate to contest the byelection in Meath East later this year to fill the vacancy…Fri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
Kenny drove the process of Magdalene apologyWithin hours of the Magdalene Report being published a fortnight ago, the Taoiseach and Government knew they had paid a political price for an insipid apology and lack of a process.Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
Forty seconds of truth that helped bring an end to 'dark midnight' of denialAnalysis Enda Kenny’s Dáil speech on the Magdalene laundries report lasted over 15 minutes last night but much of the focus …Wed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
Decision expected on Meath East pollThere is growing expectation that the Government will move the writ for the Meath East byelection this week to fill the vacancy…Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
FG deputies concerned over Labour cuts planA number of Fine Gael TDs have expressed concern about the possible impact two Labour Party policy initiatives may have on middle…Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
@GerryAdamsSF goes social"Dia dhaoibh gach duine, I am now on twitter," tweeted Gerry Adams for the very first time on February 6thMon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Support group paid for Adams's New York flightsA Sinn Féin support group in the US paid for the flights of party leader Gerry Adams to New York last summer where he underwent…Mon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
State bodies holding €3bn on depositFunds of up to €3 billion are being held on deposit cumulatively by Government departments, local authorities and State bodies…Mon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil makes headway in shaking off image as a toxic political brandMicheál Martin’s campaign to rejuvenate the party is paying offSat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Coalition delays publication of climate change legislationThe Government has delayed the publication of draft legislation on climate change for two weeks but has maintained both Coalition…Wed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
New climate Bill to set no binding CO2 targetsDraft legislation on climate change to be brought to Cabinet tomorrow will not provide for binding targets for emission reductions…Mon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
€30,000 aid not declared by AdamsSinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has not declared financial assistance worth approximately €30,000 which he received for a medical…Mon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Ministers say Anglo deal will aid recoveryA number of senior Government Ministers have said that last week’s deal on the promissory notes will have a tangible impact on…Mon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Daly well below limit for alcohol after arrestThe Independent TD Clare Daly has said she is more determined than ever to pursue her campaign on quashed penalty points following…Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Urgency but no panic for a midnight specialWhen news of the liquidation broke, Noonan knew he had to act quicklyFri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Daly 'under drink-driving limit'Clare Daly has said she is more determined than ever to pursue her campaign on quashed penalty points following the confirmation…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Tackling Anglo's toxic legacy leads to expanded role for NamaThe series of measures put in place by the Government over the course of 24 hours has resulted in the immediate demise of what…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Parties want to see big reductionsReaction: The success or otherwise of the Government's deal with the European Central Bank over the €31 billion promissory notes…Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Kenny shifts the line after strategy hits wrong noteAnalysis While there was some sense to his approach, Kenny's response implodedThu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Labour criticises Magdalene responseLabour backbench TDs and Senators have laid down a strong warning to the Government over its response to the Magdalene laundries…Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Deal 'must reduce taxpayer burden' - OppositionThe success or otherwise of the Government’s deal with the European Central Bank over the €31 billion promissory notes would …Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Government hedges on redress schemeThe Government has ruled out any consideration of a redress scheme or compensation for the survivors of Magdalene laundries until…Wed Feb 06 2013 - 00:00
Cabinet to get 'verbal update' on abortionMinister for Health James Reilly will today give a “verbal update” to the Cabinet, rather than present a more formal memorandum…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Government 'won't get write-off'A group of independent TDs has contended the Government will not be capable of getting any write-off of the overall debt of €…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Draghi says ECB has given 'extraordinary' support to Irish banksEuropean Central Bank president Mario Draghi has said the Frankfurt-based institution had given “extraordinary” support to Irish…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Kenny and Gilmore deny tensions over bank dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore have denied there are tensions within the Government in the wake of deeply contrasting…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
TDs more likely to have penalty pointsAn Irish Times survey of the 165 Dáil members has revealed they are far more likely to have penalty points for driving offences…Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Irish receipts from EU may declineIreland will probably experience a slight decline in real terms in receipts from the European Union between now and 2020 under…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
Student loan system suggested by IMFThe International Monetary Fund has suggested the Government take the radical step of introducing a loan scheme for third-level…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
€500m annual water charges due by 2015Irish households and businesses will pay €500 million a year in water charges within two years despite the installation of water…Wed Jan 30 2013 - 00:00
Socialist Party ends its links with ULAThe United Left Alliance has had its Dáil representation reduced to three TDs following the decision by the Socialist Party to…Mon Jan 28 2013 - 00:00
Reduction of term for presidents rejectedThe Constitutional Convention has voted in favour of lowering the voting age but has rejected the reduction of the presidential…Mon Jan 28 2013 - 00:00
Troika concern over focus on debt dealThe troika has expressed concern that the Government’s focus on dealing with bank debt may have led to a slowdown in reforms …Mon Jan 28 2013 - 00:00
Ministers concede difficulties with ECB over deal on promissory notesSenior Government Ministers have publicly admitted to difficulties in talks with the European Central Bank on resolving the promissory…Mon Jan 28 2013 - 00:00
TD Doherty's firm has debts of €286,000A company of which Meath East TD Regina Doherty is a director has accumulated debts of €286,000, a creditors’ meeting was told…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Hogan press adviser to step downThe press adviser to Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan is to step down from the position in early February, it has been…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Cabinet to approve redundancy planThe Government will today approve an “accelerated” voluntary redundancy programme aimed at reducing public sector numbers by …Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
Coalition divisions on abortion come to foreDivisions in the Coalition over plans to legislate for abortion in limited circumstances came to the fore yesterday as TDs publicly…Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
Cabinet to approve 'accelerated' redundancyThe Government will today approve an “accelerated” voluntary redundancy programme aimed at reducing public sector numbers by …Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
Bishops' views fail to divert plan on abortionHIGH-LEVEL MEETING : The Government said the process to legislate for limited abortion remained unchanged, notwithstanding detailed…Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
