Brown provides the amusement to complement Sócrates' self-regardBehind the scenes: The EU has experienced many bizarre days, but British prime minister Gordon Brown's performance in Lisbon…Fri Dec 14 2007 - 00:00
State can exempt schools from water billsThe Government can exempt schools from having to pay water charges, which are costing some of them up to €10,000 annually, the…Thu Dec 13 2007 - 00:00
Preparation for centenary of RisingThe Government is to begin planning for the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising early next year, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Thu Dec 13 2007 - 00:00
Ahern concern over EU treatiesThe European Union reform treaty referendum and one offering stronger constitutional rights to children should be held on the…Wed Dec 12 2007 - 00:00
Extra treaty air miles 'not the right message'The decision to sign the European Union reform treaty in Lisbon on Thursday, just a day before EU leaders meet in Brussels, "…Tue Dec 11 2007 - 00:00
PD councillor in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown defects to FGThe first Progressive Democrats councillor to quit the party since the general election will today announce that she is to join…Tue Dec 11 2007 - 00:00
Gormley hints Cabinet pay increases may be deferredThe Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, has become the latest Minister to hint that the controversial…Tue Dec 11 2007 - 00:00
Simple changesRESEARCH: A new government initiative that involves pushing Irish companies to be more innovative by Getting involved with…Mon Dec 10 2007 - 00:00
Adams concedes need to alter SF messagePresident's address Sinn Féin must fundamentally reshape its message in the Republic if it is to succeed in future elections…Mon Dec 10 2007 - 00:00
Mother of two autistic children accuses Cowen of devaluing carersA mother of two autistic children appeared to rattle Minister for Finance Brian Cowen when she challenged him on live radio yesterday…Fri Dec 07 2007 - 00:00
Tribunals 'good value for money'The tribunals of inquiry are value for money and should be allowed to continue their work, leading global anti-corruption lobby…Fri Dec 07 2007 - 00:00
Cabinet has yet to approve Ministers' pay risesThe Cabinet has not yet taken the steps necessary to implement the significant pay increases for top Ministers, judges, civil…Fri Dec 07 2007 - 00:00
Lenihan set to ban sales of below-cost alcoholThe Government is set to ban below-cost sales of alcohol by off-licences, supermarkets and petrol stations in the New Year, the…Fri Dec 07 2007 - 00:00
Shortage of TB vaccines for babies to last into new yearA serious European-wide shortage of tuberculosis vaccinations for new-born babies is expected to last well into the new year, …Wed Dec 05 2007 - 00:00
Cabinet forced to back down on nursing home BillThe Government has backed down from rushing new nursing homes legislation through the Oireachtas before Christmas in the face…Wed Dec 05 2007 - 00:00
Green leaders to urge Yes on EU treatyThe Green Party leadership is to recommend supporting next year's European Union referendum to members when they meet to decide…Wed Dec 05 2007 - 00:00
Approval not sought for talks on casino planThe Department of Finance was not asked to approve the National Lottery's decision to open exploratory talks between the National…Tue Dec 04 2007 - 00:00
Rejecting EU treaty will make us a joke - McCreevyIreland will "be the laughing stock of Europe" if its citizens reject next year's European Union treaty referendum, Ireland's…Tue Dec 04 2007 - 00:00
Cowen to put 'green' hue on next week's budgetClimate change: The involvement of Taoiseach Mr Ahern and Minister for Finance Brian Cowen at the launch of the strategy for…Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
O'Keeffe gives no commitment on voting intentionsCork East TD, Ned O'Keeffe, has given no commitments about his future voting intentions, following his decision on Wednesday …Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Health service 'a shambles', says O'KeeffeThe health service is "a shambles" and the lack of public confidence in it makes it "a national crisis", Fianna Fáil Cork East…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Harney easily survives vote of no confidenceMinister for Health and Children Mary Harney last night received outright support from Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Tánaiste Brian…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Harney call for help of Opposition on cancer serviceThe Opposition should combine with the Government in a joint effort to reform Ireland's cancer services, the Minister for Health…Wed Nov 28 2007 - 00:00
Harney and HSE must go, O'Keeffe saysMinister for Health Mary Harney should resign over the Health Service Executive's handling of the cancer care crisis, Fianna …Tue Nov 27 2007 - 00:00
Cars to be taxed on CO2 output from JulyNew cars sold from July will face registration taxes based on the carbon-dioxide they emit even though the Department of Finance…Mon Nov 26 2007 - 00:00
Work systems in public service 'a joke'The public service is failing to perform, is affected by scandalous restrictive work practices and must face a root-and-branch…Mon Nov 26 2007 - 00:00
Turmoil to continue - SutherlandThe current global financial crisis could cause "considerable trauma" for the whole of 2008 because its causes are not yet fully…Mon Nov 26 2007 - 00:00
Labour stalwart loses vote for ruling bodyHenry Haughton, one of the longest-serving members of the Labour Party's National Executive Council (NEC), has lost his place…Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Road safety group to give guarantee on driving testsThe Road Safety Authority is to publish a guarantee next week that all second provisional driving licence holders will be able…Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Ahern says his photograph will grace political guide in 2012One of the nice things about being Taoiseach is that one gets on to the cover of Ireland's political bible, Nealon's Guide, Bertie…Wed Nov 21 2007 - 00:00
Cowen to unveil new spending of €2.5bn in budgetThe Minister for Finance will announce new spending measures totalling just under €2.52 billion in next month's Budget.Tue Nov 20 2007 - 00:00
Green Ministers' pay rises to go to partyGreen Party Ministers John Gormley and Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Trevor Sargent are to hand over controversial pay increases…Tue Nov 20 2007 - 00:00
Gilmore leaves open option of future election pactLabour leader Eamon Gilmore has reignited debate about Labour's future coalition options following his decision to leave open…Mon Nov 19 2007 - 00:00
Commission set up to review policiesParty review: A major review of the Labour Party's policies and organisation after its poor showing in the general election …Mon Nov 19 2007 - 00:00
Party delegates adopt Red Flag as anthemParty anthem: For years, political parties have adopted upbeat, optimistic songs, from Whitney Houston to Tina Turner, to end…Mon Nov 19 2007 - 00:00
Burton claims FF focus is on leadership successionLabour Party conference: Fianna Fáil Ministers are more interested in jockeying for position to replace Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Sat Nov 17 2007 - 00:00
Visit of Finnish presidentPresident Mary McAleese yesterday offered the sympathies of the Irish people to Finnish president, Tarja Halonen, following last…Tue Nov 13 2007 - 00:00
Ahead of the packINNOVATION: Upon his return from china, Minister of State for Innovation Michael Ahern on the new challenges for IrelandMon Nov 12 2007 - 00:00
Drumm promises improved answers from HSEHealth Service Executive (HSE) chief Brendan Drumm has promised to improve the quality of information sent to members of the …Fri Nov 09 2007 - 00:00
Haughey has six staff for constituency workThe Minister of State for Education and Science, Seán Haughey, has more staff working in his constituency office than he has …Thu Nov 08 2007 - 00:00
O'Donoghue encouraging moves on Dáil reformCeann Comhairle John O'Donoghue has taken steps to encourage significant reform in the daily operation of the Dáil, including…Thu Nov 08 2007 - 00:00
Ministers' constituency staff cost €4m a yearThe Cabinet and Ministers of State have nearly 130 civil servants and privately-recruited staff working solely on constituency…Thu Nov 08 2007 - 00:00
No FF pressure on Ahern to step down quicklyTaoiseach Bertie Ahern faces little or no significant pressure from within the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party to step down quickly…Wed Nov 07 2007 - 00:00
Ahern warns about complaceny after EU treaty findingsThe poor support figures for the European reform treaty in The Irish Times TNS mrbi opinion poll, show that the Government has…Tue Nov 06 2007 - 00:00
Ó Cuív planning radical shake-up of development sectorDozens of local development companies, such as Leader and Area Partnerships, have been told to merge by the end of the year, …Tue Nov 06 2007 - 00:00
Ahern says Cabinet will not reject pay increasesTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has dismissed speculation that the Cabinet will defer or reject pay increases recommended by an independent…Tue Nov 06 2007 - 00:00
Grealish confirms talks on FF moveProgressive Democrats Galway West TD Noel Grealish has confirmed he has discussed the possibility of quitting the party with …Tue Nov 06 2007 - 00:00
UK minister hints at common border security systemThe Republic and the United Kingdom may need to consider operating a common border security system in coming years, a British…Fri Nov 02 2007 - 00:00
Cowen changed rule for ministers but not gardaMinister for Justice Brian Cowen made a further change to legislation going through the Dáil this week to benefit two other former…Fri Nov 02 2007 - 00:00
Campaign to urge voters to check registerAn information campaign to encourage people to register for voting has been launched by Minister for the Environment, John Gormley…Fri Nov 02 2007 - 00:00
