Minister to relax CES restrictionsThe Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr Martin, is to relax Community Employment Scheme restrictions which bar …Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
New road Bill goes before DailThe long-awaited Road Traffic Bill, largely prepared by Mr Cullen's predecessor, Mr Seamus Brennan, will finally be debated in…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Dunnes Stores refuse to attend hearingsDunnes Stores' refusal to turn up before an Oireachtas inquiry into high supermarket prices in the Republic is not acceptable…Tue Nov 02 2004 - 00:00
Ahern warns against rejecting EU constitutionThe rejection of the European constitution by Irish voters in a referendum would "be an enormous setback for the country", the…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
DPP says gardai face difficulties investigating people living abroadThe Garda Síochána faces difficulties investigating suspects living abroad, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr James…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Committee condemns Israel's treatment of PalestiniansFianna Fáil and Progressive Democrat backbenchers have condemned Israel's treatment of Palestinians, despite pleas from the Department…Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Anti-drugs campaign stalled, Sinn Fein claimsThe Government's campaign to cut drug addict numbers is stalled and must be "completely" overhauled, Sinn Féin has declared.Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Government to support inquiry into killing of Louth manThe Government will recommend that the Oireachtas holds a public inquiry into the 1976 killing of a Co Louth man, who is alleged…Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Prison Service bans council surveyorsThe Irish Prison Service has banned Dublin City Council land surveyors from Mountjoy Prison.Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Commission seeks right to vet legislationThe Human Rights Commission has demanded a guarantee that it has the opportunity to vet all Government legislation before formal…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
SDLP says DUP is seeking veto over executiveThe Democratic Unionist Party wants a veto on the operation of the Northern Ireland Executive, the leader of the SDLP, Mr Mark…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Killybegs harbour official suspendedThe harbourmaster at Killybegs, Co Donegal, was suspended indefinitely from duty yesterday by the Department of Communications…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Child abuse inquiry set to end in 2008The Government has granted an extra three years to the child abuse commission to finish its investigation into nearly 5,000 compensation…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Quinn denies rumours of plan to run for FFFormer Republic of Ireland soccer international Mr Niall Quinn has rejected speculation that he will run for Fianna Fáil in the…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Target for UN aid to be met, says AhernThe Government has made "a firm decision" to meet United Nations overseas development aid (ODA) targets by 2007, the Taoiseach…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Paramilitaries will not define future - AhernFianna Fáil will not "abdicate" its responsibility to uphold the democratic values of its republicanism, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Minister says North deal could be done in weeksThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Dermot Ahern, has expressed cautious optimism that an agreement to restore Northern Ireland…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Ahern to play down prospects of SF coalitionThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, is expected to play down the possibility of a coalition between Fianna Fail and Sinn Féin after the …Sat Oct 16 2004 - 01:00
Hotels say move on child pub ban is not enoughThe Government's decision yesterday to relax the ban on children being in pubs after 9 p.mFri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Ahern plans to open more embassiesThe number of Irish embassies could be increased substantially over the next few years, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr …Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Aer Rianta directors opt to return watchesFour of the five former Aer Rianta directors presented with €9,000 Cartier watches as parting gifts from the semi-state company…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
North deal by Christmas if DUP agreesThe restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive could happen before Christmas if progress can be made in talks…Tue Oct 05 2004 - 01:00
Scallon says establishment had 'stamped' on her election effortsDana reaction: Former MEP Ms Dana Rosemary Scallon has accused the major political parties of "stamping" on her efforts to win…Sat Oct 02 2004 - 01:00
Five new junior ministers take up positionsMinisters of State: Five new Ministers of State, including Cavan/Monaghan TD Mr Brendan Smith and Clare TD Mr Tony Killeen, …Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
Harney bets family silver on making Health a launch pad for PDs to win seatsHealth: During her political career stretching back to the 1970s, the Progressive Democrat leader and Tánaiste, Mary Harney, …Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
Call for Minister to ban certain types of fireworksThe Government should immediately ban the import of some types of fireworks which cause disturbances in town and cities in the…Tue Sept 28 2004 - 01:00
Tanaiste may get health post in reshuffleMembers of the Cabinet are set to learn their fates tomorrow from the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, ahead of the reshuffle to be announced…Mon Sept 27 2004 - 01:00
Kenny says he would honour deal with GreensFine Gael would honour a pre-election deal to share power with the Green Party even if the smaller party's seats were not needed…Sat Sept 25 2004 - 01:00
Ryan nomination in balance as Green leaders have doubtsHopes of a presidential election nomination for Green Party TD Mr Eamon Ryan are on a knife-edge in advance of his party's national…Sat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00
Labour support for Ryan likely despite mixed viewsRyan campaign: Green Party TD Mr Eamon Ryan should have enough signatures from Labour Party TDs and senators to secure him a…Sat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00
Higgins says TDs, senators lacked courageFormer Labour Cabinet minister Mr Michael DFri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
Rabbitte warns not to question his judgmentLabour Party leader Pat Rabbitte warned National Executive Council members yesterday not to question his judgment about the party…Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
New financial limits in place for electionThe presidential election, if one is called, will be governed by new donation and spending limits, the Standards in Public Office…Thu Sept 16 2004 - 01:00
McAleese says she has energy for second termPresident Mary McAleese, who launched her campaign to be re-elected yesterday, said she has the necessary energy and enthusiasm…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Green Party TDs propose Ryan as candidateThe Green Party Parliamentary Party yesterday unanimously decided to propose Dublin South TD Mr Eamon Ryan to the party's National…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
President to seek active support of Fine GaelFine Gael will be asked to provide election experts to fill places on the President's campaign team, following Mrs McAleese's…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
TD's bid still to receive approval of Green Party National CouncilThe Green Party's National Council should have endorsed Mr Eamon Ryan's bid to seek a presidential election nomination before…Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
Ryan may struggle to get nominationsGreen Party bid for presidency: Green Party TD Mr Eamon Ryan faces a major battle in his bid to secure 20 Oireachtas nominations…Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
Fianna Fail and PDs promise to improve servicesFianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats will seek to implement outstanding Programme for Government commitments urgently on…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
FF plans major organisational revampA major internal reorganisation of Fianna Fáil is to be carried out over the next few months, following complaints at the parliamentary…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
FF told to help society's weakestMajor improvements in social services have been made over the last seven years, and efforts must now be targeted on those who…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Ahern hints at rethink on child pub banThe Government is prepared to accept a "sensible compromise" to cope with difficulties caused by the 9 p.mTue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach rules out 'spending spree' to win votesThe Taoiseach has signalled that the Government will spend more on the poor and will give tax cuts to benefit the lower paid, …Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
FF must be better organised, Taoiseach warnsFianna Fáil's organisation must improve dramatically in the run-up to the next general election, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, bluntly…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Few staff expected to respond to transfer deadlineWith the second deadline for civil servants to opt to transfer out of Dublin passing next Wednesday, there are already fears …Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
Rabbitte says FF will use taxpayers' money to 'buy' electionFianna Fáil will use taxpayers' money "without scruple" to buy the next general election, the Labour Party leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte…Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
FF and PDs to hold strategy meetingsFianna Fáil TDs and the Progressive Democrats will today hold separate meetings to lay out their strategies for the coming political…Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
'Socially caring' strategy ahead, says TaoiseachThe Government will respond to the anger voiced by voters in the local elections over the A&E hospital crisis, disability…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
Ahern warns talks in Kent are crucialHopes for the restoration of Northern Ireland's political institutions will be dashed until 2006 if progress is not made in talks…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
McDaid says OCI should be more democraticThe Government should use its financial muscle to force the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) to become a more democratic organisation…Tue Aug 31 2004 - 01:00
