Sinn Féin to propose tax on second homesPeople who own more than one house should be taxed in an effort to reduce prices for new buyers, but stamp duties should not …Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Irish e-voting machines get Dutch approvalElectronic voting machines bought by the Government are not in danger of being bugged, a major Dutch inquiry that has led to …Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Cabinet pressed to ban salmon drift-net fishingThe Cabinet will today be urged to back plans supported by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel…Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Fianna Fáil Ardfheis to focus on 'looking forward'Voters will be faced with "a fundamental choice" about Ireland's future in next year's general election, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Cross-Border approach 'more competitive'The Republic and Northern Ireland must co-operate significantly more if both are to deal with international economic challenges…Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
Managers have no confidence in PPARS, says reportThe Health Services Executive's (HSE) troubled computer PPARS payroll system has not been properly managed since the HSE decided…Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00
Martin says worker ban on new EU states is justifiedPeople from Bulgaria and Romania will not be allowed to work freely in the Republic for seven years after their two countries…Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Martin defends decision on accessThe Government's decision to restrict access to Bulgarian and Romanian workers after their countries join the EU next year is…Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Drivers must be 'persuaded' to change - AhernYoung drivers must be persuaded that high-speed, dangerous driving is irresponsible and dangerous both to themselves and to others…Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
US official documents say up to six Islamist terror groups in StateUp to six Islamist terrorist groups had units in the Republic three years ago to deliver financial and logistic support to other…Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
Sinn Féin to debate policing at grassroots meetingsSinn Féin is to debate the party's future attitude to the Police Service of Northern Ireland over the next three weeks in grassroots…Fri Oct 20 2006 - 01:00
No legal bar to pre-nuptial agreements - McDowellThe courts face no legal bar from considering pre-nuptial agreements, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Tánaiste…Thu Oct 19 2006 - 01:00
Ethics body believes stricter laws requiredA majority of the members of the State's ethics watchdog, the Standards in Public Office Commission, believes that existing ethics…Thu Oct 19 2006 - 01:00
Taoiseach plays down significance of Paisley's refusal to meet AdamsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has downplayed the significance of the Rev Ian Paisley's refusal yesterday to meet Sinn Féin president…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Sellafield decision offers 'little comfort'The decision of a British court to levy an €850,000 fine on the Sellafield nuclear plant offers "little comfort" that the British…Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
FF warned deputies may not run in electionSeveral Fianna Fáil TDs are seriously considering not running in next year's general election because of frustrations with life…Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Taoiseach confident DUP and SF will say yes to deal'I have never given up on the view that Ian Paisley was prepared to bring his party into an inclusive executive'Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Mandatory disqualification of convicted motorists proposedMotorists convicted of dangerous driving should face a mandatory disqualification, while curbs should be created to stop convicted…Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Gay carer payment not a precedent - BrennanThe decision to pay nearly €10,000 to a man refused a social welfare payment to care for his sick gay partner will not create…Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00
'We've survived it,' McDowell tells Ahern at press conferenceTánaiste Michael McDowell told Taoiseach Bertie Ahern that "We've survived it" following the end of yesterday's press conference…Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
PDs in scathing attack on Fine Gael's ethicsThe Progressive Democrats have launched a scathing attack on the ethics record in office of Fine Gael and LabourTue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
SF may call early ardfheis on policingSinn Féin has not ruled out holding a special ardfheis to end its refusal to join the Northern Ireland Policing Board before …Tue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
Two prices given for Taoiseach's houseMr Ahern has now given two different prices for the house he bought off Griffith Avenue in Dublin in 1997 shortly after he became…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Opposition left baffled byactions of PDsOther reaction: The Progressive Democrats' handling of events in Leinster House yesterday has caused astonishment among the …Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Bill for closing tribunals on 'fast track'New legislation governing tribunals of inquiry to be put before the Dáil next week will give the Government power to close the…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Coalition survival in doubt as McDowell stays silentThe survival of the Fianna Fáil/Progressive Democrats coalition remains in doubt following Tánaiste Michael McDowell's refusal…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
PDs 'consider' disclosure on house purchaseThe Progressive Democrats last night said that they were "considering" the disclosure that Taoiseach Bertie Ahern bought his …Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
FG and Labour back reportFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has welcomed the Independent Monitoring Commission's confirmation that the IRA "is continuing to …Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
Letter saying Ahern had bank account in tax haven was forgedForged letter: A letter claiming that Bertie Ahern held a bank account in a tax haven was forged, a leading offshore bank confirmed…Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00
FG and Labour consult on what questions toask TaoiseachFine Gael and Labour are to mount a joint challenge to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today in search of extra information about the …Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Sweetness and light on a day of atonementPerhaps appropriately, given that yesterday was the Jewish holiday of atonement, Yom Kippur, Michael McDowell could not have …Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Taoiseach has reached secret deal with PDs, says KennyOpposition: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Progressive Democrats leader Michael McDowell have reached "a secret deal" to ensure …Mon Oct 02 2006 - 01:00
FG wants more time to question AhernDáil questions: The Government's refusal to give more time for Mr Ahern to face questioning this week about payments received…Mon Oct 02 2006 - 01:00
Businessman backs Ahern version of 1994 paymentA leading Irish Manchester-based businessman has supported Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's version of an £8,000 sterling payment that…Sat Sept 30 2006 - 01:00
Opposition demand for more time to query Ahern disregardedThe Government has refused to bow to Opposition demands to give more time for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to face questioning next…Sat Sept 30 2006 - 01:00
Sargent talks of 'final chance' for Ahern in DáilGreen Party: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern faces "a final opportunity" to explain three payments he received during 1993 and 1994 next…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
FF anger at Kitt's handling of Dáil exchangesChief whip: Senior Cabinet ministers heavily criticised Government chief whip Tom Kitt privately yesterday, following sharp …Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Pressure on Ahern builds as PDs seek more detailsBertie Ahern's future as Taoiseach is in doubt following the ultimatum from Progressive Democrats leader and Tánaiste Michael…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Rabbitte says explanation demands more answersLabour reaction: Bertie Ahern's explanation of money given to him by businessmen in the early 1990s is "unconvincing" and creates…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Ahern to face Dail questions over €50,000 loan not repaidTaoiseach Bertie Ahern will face a Dáil onslaught today from the Opposition, after he acknowledged last night that he has not…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Guarded welcome but silence from McDowellPD reaction: Progressive Democrat leader Michael McDowell stayed silent last night following Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's explanation…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Greens want ban on donations from businessPolitical parties should be funded entirely by the State and small personal donations, while contributions from business should…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Concerns at loss of refuse waiversJust three local authorities that have contracted out their entire rubbish collection services to private companies offer concessions…Fri Sept 22 2006 - 01:00
NESC criticises low-paid migrant job trendImmigrants will not contribute fully to Ireland's economy and society if they are confined to low-paid, unskilled jobs, the top…Fri Sept 22 2006 - 01:00
Bradley spells out need forreform of GardaLabour Party meeting: An independent Garda authority must be given a 10-year agenda to reform the culture of An Garda Síochána…Wed Sept 20 2006 - 01:00
Ordinary gardai not against reform of force, party toldLabour Party meeting/Garda reform: Rank-and-file gardaí are ready to embrace major reforms even if the Government, senior officers…Wed Sept 20 2006 - 01:00
Party strategy worries Labour hopefulLabour meeting/election run-up: Fine Gael in Cork has benefited more from the strategy to tie Fine Gael and Labour closely together…Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
Rabbitte looks to heal a 'weak society'Labour meeting: Fianna Fáil's allegations that the Labour Party would wreck the economy if elected next year are not credible…Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
McDowell to hold talks with media on privacy BillTalks about the scope of the Government's controversial proposed privacy legislation will be held with the media, the Minister…Mon Sept 18 2006 - 01:00
PDs to consider proposal to abolish stamp dutyMajor changes to stamp duty on houses are to be considered today by the Progressive Democrats in a push for new tax cuts after…Mon Sept 18 2006 - 01:00
