Ireland to attend talks on division of Rockall seabedFour states, including Ireland, will open talks this week to negotiate a division of thousands of square kilometres of ocean …Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
Kenny steps up criticism of Ahern's financesTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has "diminished" his office by his testimony to the Mahon tribunal over lodgements to his accounts in …Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
Not one whit of interference from FF, say Green MinistersThe Green Party has not suffered "one whit of interference" from Fianna Fáil Cabinet colleagues during its first 100 days in …Sat Sept 22 2007 - 01:00
EPA to get powers to prosecute local authorities that polluteExtra powers will shortly be given to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prosecute local authorities guilty of pollution…Sat Sept 22 2007 - 01:00
FoI applications down after drop in sex abuse claimsThe number of Freedom of Information (FoI) applications lodged last year fell by nearly one-fifth following a fall in the number…Fri Sept 21 2007 - 01:00
No substance to FF's ambitions in North, says SFFianna Fáil's declaration that it will consider organising in Northern Ireland is "all about soundbites" and the party will not…Fri Sept 21 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach will not face inquiry by ethics committeeTaoiseach Bertie Ahern is not to face an investigation by the Standards in Public Office Commission ethics body into loans and…Thu Sept 20 2007 - 01:00
New line-up a blend of youth and experience, says GilmoreFormer Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte is to shadow Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan following a shake-up of the party's front…Thu Sept 20 2007 - 01:00
Ahern decision to favour Cowen criticisedTaoiseach Bertie Ahern's decision to favour Minister for Finance Brian Cowen as his successor has been quietly criticised by …Wed Sept 19 2007 - 01:00
Call to improve youth mental illness treatmentEight in every 10 adults being treated for mental illness in hospitals in the State showed "clear signs" of being in crisis when…Wed Sept 19 2007 - 01:00
FF would not contest MP seats in North, says AhernFianna Fáil would not run candidates in House of Commons elections if it set up in Northern Ireland, the Minister for Foreign…Wed Sept 19 2007 - 01:00
FF to develop an all-Ireland strategy as a 32-county partyFianna Fáil must play an active role on the ground in Northern Ireland, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said, though the party has…Tue Sept 18 2007 - 01:00
Ahern wants children and EU polls next yearThe referendum on children's rights could finally be held next year, although no agreement has been reached on the age of sexual…Tue Sept 18 2007 - 01:00
Cowen says State spending must be reined inGovernment spending will have to be cut back sharply in the upcoming budget, Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, has warned the…Tue Sept 18 2007 - 01:00
Flannery to take over as FG head of organisation and strategyFine Gael's director of elections, Frank Flannery, is to take over a new role as the party's head of organisation and strategy…Thu Sept 13 2007 - 01:00
Kenny seeks 'credible account'Political reaction: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has failed to provide "a credible account" for money probed by the Mahon tribunal…Thu Sept 13 2007 - 01:00
Set record straight, Kenny warns AhernBertie Ahern must leave "no ambiguity, no confusion, no unanswered questions" about his personal finances after his Mahon tribunal…Wed Sept 12 2007 - 01:00
Fine Gael only half way there after election, Kenny saysFine Gael must change the way it develops and communicates policies if it is to become the largest party in the Dáil after the…Wed Sept 12 2007 - 01:00
Find new ways to succeedSTRATEGY: Stoke Bio is still burning money and tens of millions [of euro] will be required on development, but we are optimistic…Mon Sept 10 2007 - 01:00
Gilmore rules out pact with Fine GaelThe Labour Party will not enter a formal alliance with Fine Gael during the life of the next Dáil, the newly-elected leader of…Fri Sept 07 2007 - 01:00
Minister's tribute to secretary generalThe Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, last night paid tribute to the outgoing secretary …Fri Sept 07 2007 - 01:00
MEPs urge delay to EU seat reviewAn independent review of the European Parliament constituency boundaries should be put on hold until a decision is made on the…Thu Sept 06 2007 - 01:00
Broughan will not contest Labour leadershipLabour TD Éamon Gilmore is expected to be crowned leader of the Labour Party on Thursday, following the decision of Dublin North…Tue Sept 04 2007 - 01:00
Gormley wants to extend waste levy to incineratorsThe economic viability of the State's planned incinerators has been put in doubt following Minister for the Environment John …Tue Sept 04 2007 - 01:00
Shannon must find new operator, says AhernAer Lingus's decision to scrap direct Shannon/Heathrow flights cannot be changed by the Government and efforts must now concentrate…Tue Sept 04 2007 - 01:00
Ahern to take interest in efforts to cut suicideTaoiseach Bertie Ahern is to take a "strong personal interest" in efforts to cut Ireland's suicide rates by 20 per cent over …Sat Jul 28 2007 - 01:00
FG says Ahern's position weakenedFG reaction: The latest developments at the Mahon tribunal "continue to undermine" explanations given by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Sat Jul 28 2007 - 01:00
Department relocation to shift from Knock to CharlestownThe Government has decided to shift the location of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs from Knock, Co Mayo…Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
Carbon offsets bought for Ryan's US air flightsThe Government is to buy carbon offsets for the first time to cover the carbon dioxide emissions caused by a business trip this…Mon Jul 23 2007 - 01:00
McCreevy rules out second term in EU postIreland's European Commissioner, Charlie McCreevy, has made it clear that he will not be seeking a further five-year term in …Mon Jul 23 2007 - 01:00
Unionists confident to engage, says Paisley jnrNorthern Ireland unionists now have confidence in their political leadership and in the journey that they are on, Ian Paisley…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
'Moral obligation' to tackle climate changePatrick MacGill Summer School: Climate change is now "a global emergency" and Ireland has a moral obligation to play its part…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
TCD head warns on need for extra fundingMacGill Summer School: Irish universities need "significantly higher" budgets than are being offered by the Government's seven…Fri Jul 20 2007 - 01:00
Support sought for one-off rural housingPlanners must heed the Government's determination to have more one-off rural housing, but they should not allow them to be built…Fri Jul 20 2007 - 01:00
Support for public sector hinges on improvementMacGill summer school: The jury is still out on whether benchmarking pay awards to State workers, now costing €1Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
TD urges banning of alcohol advertising to save livesHealth: Drink companies' advertising should be banned in a bid to change Irish attitudes to alcohol over-consumption, which …Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
ESB plans switch from oil to renewables over 30-year periodMacGill summer school: The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) will switch completely from oil to renewable energy supplies over …Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Scientist says effect of climate change is apparentMacGill summer school: Significant evidence of climate change is apparent in Ireland, including fewer frosts and much heavier…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Lenihan criticises plethora of State agencies and bodiesThe tendency to set up agencies and bodies at one remove from the government is "an abdication of responsibility", Minister for…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Few Greens transferred to FF, says FG director of electionsMacGill school: Fianna Fáil won a significantly smaller percentage of general election transfers than Fine Gael, while few Green…Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
Professor criticises lack of electoral reformPopulation change: The Government's refusal to order a redrawing of constituencies to reflect "unprecedented" population change…Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
Wage moderation vital, warns CowenCompetitiveness: Tánaiste Brian Cowen last night warned that it is "absolutely vital" that workers do not push for higher-than…Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
FF campaign based on politics of fear - KennyPatrick MacGill Summer School: Fianna Fáil's election campaign was based on "fear and scaremongering", while the newly elected…Mon Jul 16 2007 - 01:00
Leading Methodist urges North's leaders to restore faith in politicsNorthern Ireland's politicians must now overcome the "scepticism and loss of confidence in political institutions" left by the…Mon Jul 16 2007 - 01:00
SF reviews dismal election showing in SouthSinn Féin has launched a major reorganisation in the Republic, following a disappointing general election where it lost one Dáil…Sat Jul 14 2007 - 01:00
Sargent follows green car codeFifteen Galway charities will share €7,000 after outgoing Green Party leader Trevor Sargent bought an "eco-friendly" car used…Tue Jul 10 2007 - 01:00
Greens to vote for FF senators - SargentGreen Party councillors will vote for Fianna Fáil Seanad candidates as part of the coalition pact between the two parties, outgoing…Tue Jul 10 2007 - 01:00
Leader poll is not a vote on coalition - GormleyThe upcoming contest for the Green Party leadership should not be seen as "a second vote" on the party's decision to enter coalition…Tue Jul 10 2007 - 01:00
From the top downPOLICY: The government urgently wants irish firms to increase innovation, but first it must decide what it needs to do to drive…Mon Jul 09 2007 - 01:00
Government supports rights charter, Roche tells forumThe Government supports the Charter for Fundamental Rights "unequivocally", Minister of State for European Affairs Dick Roche…Fri Jul 06 2007 - 01:00
