Strong criticisism over 'suicide' commentTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has been strongly criticised for saying yesterday that he did not know why people who moaned and complained…Thu Jul 05 2007 - 01:00
McGrath gets school guaranteeMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has given a written guarantee to Independent TD Finian McGrath about the future of a school…Sat Jun 30 2007 - 01:00
Green Seanad seats hinge on FF votesThe Green Party's hopes of securing two Seanad nominations by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern hinge on the party's councillors and TDs…Fri Jun 29 2007 - 01:00
Watchdog calls for tougher rules on election spendingTougher rules should be imposed on the spending of political parties three months before a general election campaign is called…Fri Jun 29 2007 - 01:00
UK concessions will not affect Ireland, says AhernEarly legal advice has shown that EU concessions to the UK on the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights will not affect…Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
RTÉ to brief FG, Labour on Flynn debt dealRTÉ is to brief Fine Gael and Labour next week, following allegations from both that it bowed to pressure from Taoiseach Bertie…Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
FG refuses to offer Dáil pairings to MinistersFine Gael is to reduce its co-operation with the Government in the Dáil in protest over Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's treatment of…Thu Jun 28 2007 - 01:00
Greens to push for amending of Bill on tribunalsThe Green Party is to push for significant changes to legislation that would give the Government power to suspend or dissolve…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Gormley on spot as MEPs visit PoolbegMEPs will today visit the proposed site of the Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin, just days after Dublin City Council announced that…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Former MEP McKenna to enter race for Green Party leadershipFormer Green Party MEP Patricia McKenna, who failed to win a Dáil seat in Dublin Central, is to contest the party leadership …Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Talks to start in Mayo to prepare for Flynn's return to FFThe Fianna Fáil general secretary and other senior figures are to have talks with the party organisation in Mayo in September…Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00
FF to back Seanad candidates for university placesFianna Fáil has decided for the first time to back candidates competing for six university Seanad places, including Independent…Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00
Begg calls for extra mortgage reliefsThe Irish Congress of Trades Unions (Ictu) is to urge Taoiseach Bertie Ahern tomorrow to increase mortgage interest reliefs.Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00
Substance of EU constitution still intact, says AhernTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has said negotiations in Brussels on a new treaty to reform the EU have protected the "substance" of the…Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
PDs endorse decision to enter GovernmentThe Progressive Democrats' top ruling body has unanimously endorsed the decision of acting leader Mary Harney to enter Government…Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
Greens to consult members on EU treatyThe Green Party will have to consult party members before deciding its stand on a new EU treaty in advance of a referendum to…Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
Flynn agrees to pay €1.25m to RTÉIndependent TD Beverley Flynn has agreed to pay €1Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
Greens back stamp duty legislationThe Government's legislation to abolish stamp duty for all first-time buyers, which will be taken by the Dáil this week, will…Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
Ireland at one with UK over criminal and justice issuesCriminal and justice affairs: The Republic will join the UK in opting out of efforts to increase co-operation on criminal and…Sat Jun 23 2007 - 01:00
Referendum on new treaty likely, says AhernEU: Some of the "grandiose" ideas contained in the original European Union Constitution will be dropped to get a deal that will…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
83 Seanad hopefuls step forward to contest available panel placesEighty-three candidates, including one former Fine Gael TD, have put their names forward to fill 43 of the 60 Seanad places available…Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Partyto hold talkson new leaderGreen Party leadership: The Green Party will hold preliminary discussions about electing a new leader to replace Trevor Sargent…Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
House decides when cabinet is namedDáil procedure: Bertie Ahern will not have to name his new cabinet immediately - if he is re-elected taoiseach tomorrow - under…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Green members will not be told about ministriesGreen Party press conference: Green Party members will not be told how many ministers the party will have in coalition with …Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Lunchtime deadline for FF and Greens as talks stallNegotiations between Fianna Fáil and the Green Party on forming a coalition government will resume early today, following some…Fri Jun 08 2007 - 01:00
Greens insist today is final deadline for agreement on coalitionTalks between Fianna Fáil and the Green Party on forming a coalition will enter their fifth and crucial day today, following …Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
Ahern rejects Shannon ban on USTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has flatly rejected ending the United States military's use of Shannon airport as one of the prices of…Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
Meeting hears no criticism of pact with FGLabour: The decision to run a joint campaign with Fine Gael in the election was not challenged at yesterday's Labour Party parliamentary…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Ahern to be hands-on in healthAhern interview: The Taoiseach has said that he wants a hands-on role in reforms to improve the health service over the next…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Ahern's finances obstacle to coalition, says FGDoubts raised yesterday by the Mahon tribunal about the Taoiseach's account of his personal finances should create "serious issues…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Department drafting stamp duty legislationTax changes: The Department of Finance has already begun work to draft legislation to implement Fianna Fáil's proposals to abolish…Tue May 29 2007 - 01:00
Stability deemed key to coalition dealFianna Fáil news Fianna Fáil will seek cast-iron guarantees from the Progressive Democrats, Greens and Independents that any…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Ahern criticises media coverageTV interview Reporters covering the general election attacked Fianna Fáil to protect their jobs, salaries and expenses, Taoiseach…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Senior SF advisers meet today to look at post-election optionsSinn Féin leader: Sinn Féin will begin to consider its post-election coalition options at a meeting of senior party advisers…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
Polling card not essential for casting voteVoting: how, where and when: Voters may be required to produce a driving licence or other form of identity at polling stations…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
Cowen's figures wrong - AhernFF leader: Minister for Finance Brian Cowen gave the "wrong figure" for the cost of the plan to get developers to build private…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
FF met O'Reilly before election - CowenMedia: Senior Fianna Fáil figures met the head of Independent Newspapers, Sir Anthony O'Reilly, before the election campaign…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Kenny's free health insurance plan contradicted by BrutonHealth insurance: Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny's declaration that free health insurance for under-16s and free GP care for under…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Ahern will stay on as Taoiseach insists CowenFF leadership: Bertie Ahern will remain Taoiseach "for as long as he wishes" into the next Dáil term if Fianna Fáil retains …Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
FF is accused of 'outright lies'Economic policies: Fianna Fáil has told "outright lies" in its effort to cast doubt among voters about Fine Gael economic policies…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
Ahern in final bid to re-establish support for FF/PDsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has launched an effort to re-establish a minority Fianna Fáil/Progressive Democrats government, supported…Tue May 22 2007 - 01:00
PDs will oppose 35-hour week for public servantsPD rally: Public servants will not get a 35-hour week if the Progressive Democrats are re-elected, the party leader and Tánaiste…Mon May 21 2007 - 01:00
Senior FF Ministers rule out Sinn Féin supportFianna Fáil options: Fianna Fáil will not accept Sinn Féin support for a Fianna Fáil minority government in any shape or form…Mon May 21 2007 - 01:00
Labour would scrap relocationLabour: The Government's efforts to completely move eight of its main departments and many State agencies out of Dublin will…Sat May 19 2007 - 01:00
Sinn Féin gathers momentum after shaky startDublin Central will be one of the most closely watched constituencies in the country on count day, because of the presence of…Sat May 19 2007 - 01:00
Ahern says he is best qualified for position of TaoiseachTaoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday voiced his firm belief he was the best-qualified person for the post and he claimed the Opposition…Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Parties clash over credibility of extra spendingSpending row: A major spending row over the credibility of proposed spending plans broke out yesterday between Fianna Fáil, …Tue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach to address WestminsterTaoiseach Bertie Ahern will address a joint session of the House of Commons and the House of Lords at Westminster tomorrow.Mon May 14 2007 - 01:00
Garda may investigate Ahern papers leakThe Garda Síochána may begin an investigation into leaks of confidential papers concerning Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's finances …Mon May 14 2007 - 01:00
Greens reject Rabbitte poll pactGreen Party: The Green Party has been encouraged to declare pre-election support for Fine Gael and Labour by Labour Party leader…Mon May 14 2007 - 01:00
