Locals oppose plan for 300 affordable houses on land from Clonakilty collegeThe Government's target to build 300 affordable houses on land relinquished by Clonakilty Agricultural College in west Cork will…Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Greens predict significant gains in councilsGreen Party campaign launch: The Green Party will win a significant number of seats on local authorities in the June 11th elections…Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Greens finding issues-driven politics no ticket to parliamentThe European Parliament elections have usually brought happy tidings for the Green Party, often in the face of pessimistic predictions…Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Change will not cure abuses, says MorrissonFormer US congressman Mr Bruce Morrison said the Government's citizenship referendum will "do nothing" to stop abuses of the …Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Judge Curtin inquiry free to set rulesThe Oireachtas inquiry into the conduct of Circuit Court judge Mr Brian Curtin will be able to set down its rules and procedures…Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
McDowell insists his action heads off 'threat'The European Court finding in favour of a Chinese woman and her Belfast-born daughter girl has vindicated the decision to hold…Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
McDowell motivated by ambition - AdamsThe renewed onslaught by the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, against Sinn Féin is motivated by "personal ambition and narrow…Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
Labour predicts that FF and PDs will be punishedFianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats will be sharply penalised by the electorate in the coming local elections, the Labour…Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
McCabe killers could go free, says AhernThe IRA killers of Det Garda Jerry McCabe will have to be released as part of a final peace deal, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, made…Tue May 11 2004 - 01:00
Party pledges to control profits of landowners and developersLandowners and developers should not enjoy all of the windfall profits from local authority rezonings, while local authorities…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
McCabe decision in context of end to IRAThe Government will release the IRA killers of Det Garda Jerry McCabe if the terrorist organisation orders "a complete and total…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Flynn calls for secret ballot on expulsionFianna Fáil's National Executive, which meets tonight to decide on Mayo TD Ms Beverley Flynn's expulsion from the party, should…Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
Church leader calls for tolerance of ethnic groupsIntolerance and discrimination against immigrants must be outlawed at every opportunity, said the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid…Thu May 06 2004 - 01:00
Tallymen return as polling staff training is wastedJune elections: The Government's decision to abandon the use of electronic voting in June's elections has meant that thousands…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Parties join in demand for Cullen to resignOpposition reaction: Electronic voting will be "very difficult" to introduce in the future following the damage done to public…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
SDLP tells Ahern of Assembly revival planThe Government has been presented by the SDLP leader, Mr Mark Durkan, with a plan to revive the Northern Ireland Assembly.Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
EU must speak with one voice, forum toldIRELAND: The European Union should be "a world actor", former Italian prime minister Mr Guiliano Amato, one of the key figures…Fri Apr 30 2004 - 01:00
Ahern to warn Ministers on office useFianna Fáil Ministers are to be warned by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern not to use their offices for party political work, following…Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Plan envisages direct election for half SeanadThe biggest Seanad reform plan in 60 years, which includes a proposal that half of all senators should be directly elected, has…Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Government considering impeaching Judge CurtinThe Government will not accept that Judge Brian Curtin should stay on as a Circuit Court judge even if he does not hear cases…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
Gore to address Galway forum on EU constitutionFormer United States vice president Mr Al Gore will deliver the keynote address at an international conference in Galway next…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
Government to postpone decision on CurtinThe Government is set to postpone a final decision about Judge Brian Curtin's future, following a Cabinet briefing today by the…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Cowen hopes men will be reunited with families quicklyDublin reaction: The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, last night said he hoped the Colombia Three, who were found guilty…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Ahern criticises deputy head of NIPBNorthern Ireland Policing Board deputy chairman, Mr Denis Bradley, has been sharply criticised by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, following…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Ireland 'should join EU force'Ireland should join a European Union defence force if it has freedom to get involved in military operations on a case-by-case…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
Deenihan supports developer in Citywest planning rowDeveloper Mr Jim Mansfield's partially-built conference centre at Citywest in Saggart, Co Dublin, should not have been blocked…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
No reforms of NI institutions before summer, says TaoiseachThe Taoiseach has conceded that the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Executive cannot be reformed before the summer.Fri Apr 23 2004 - 01:00
FG seeks closer ties with Labour and GreensThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, is this weekend expected to back the creation of a semi-formal alliance with the Labour …Thu Apr 22 2004 - 01:00
Tougher penalties proposed for polling card abusesPeople who steal polling cards in the run-up to next June's elections could get up to two years in jail and a €10,000 fine under…Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
If June referendum goes ahead, FG will support itFine Gael will back the referendum to restrict citizenship in June if the Government cannot be persuaded to postpone it.Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
Report resented by SF, says AdamsAdams reaction: The Sinn Féin president, Mr Gerry Adams, has not been able to guarantee that senior Sinn Féin figures are not…Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
Findings disturbing but must not halt efforts, says AhernTaoiseach's reaction: The findings of the Independent Monitoring Commission's investigation into paramilitary activity are "…Wed Apr 21 2004 - 01:00
Adams a big hit with the elite of businessDublin's business elite, ever sensitive to changing political winds, are lining up in their hundreds to break bread with the …Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Rabbitte to announce referendum positionNews round-up: The Labour Party's national executive council has strongly encouraged the Parliamentary Labour Party to openly…Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Cook wants Ahern to criticise BushThe decision by US President Bush to back Israel's permanent hold of part of the West Bank should be bluntly criticised by the…Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Emigrants could have been helped with Punchestown money, says priestEmigration debate: A State agency to help struggling Irish emigrants could have been created for the cost of the Punchestown…Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach trying to win over SDLP on referendumThe Government will try to persuade the SDLP to drop its opposition to the proposed citizenship referendum during a briefing …Mon Apr 19 2004 - 01:00
Department denies prior knowledge on referendumThe Department of the Environment has rejected charges that it had advance knowledge last January that the Government would hold…Sat Apr 17 2004 - 01:00
SDLP tells Ahern of 'profound concern' on referendumThe SDLP has demanded that the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, call a meeting of the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation to investigate the…Sat Apr 17 2004 - 01:00
Rabbitte accuses Government over referendumThe Government's reasons for holding a referendum to restrict Irish citizenship rules have been shown to be "bogus", the leader…Sat Apr 17 2004 - 01:00
Extra e-vote machines bought to cope with the three ballotsThe Government has ordered 300 extra voting machines for June's local and European Parliament elections, at a cost of approximately…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Two returning officers back electronic pollThe introduction of electronic voting in June's elections has been supported by the two electoral returning officers who have…Fri Apr 16 2004 - 01:00
Morrison terms poll on citizenship 'dangerous'A former United States congressman, Mr Bruce Morrison, who secured 48,000 work permits for Irish people living illegally in the…Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
Rights body's views not soughtThe Government will not consult the Human Rights Commission about its citizenship referendum plans, despite the body's fears …Wed Apr 14 2004 - 01:00
O Cuiv told subsidies for Aran air and ferry services could be cutSubsidies for air and ferry services to the Aran Islands could be cut, the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs…Fri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Offices to be rented to enable movesTemporary offices will be rented to ensure the Government's plan to move 10,000 public servants out of Dublin begins from January…Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Health officers to meet Deasy tomorrow over smoking offenceEnvironmental health officers are to meet Fine Gael TD Mr John Deasy tomorrow in relation to him breaking the smoking ban in …Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Date set for citizenship referendumThe referendum to restrict the citizenship rights of children of foreign nationals will be held on June 11th, alongside the European…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Fast-track planning body may face legal challengesThe Government has dropped its plan to block legal challenges to major infrastructural projects once they have been cleared by…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Labour questions basis for U-turn over traffic corpsThe basis for the Government's declaration that it could not honour a Programme for Government pledge to set up a traffic corps…Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
