Brennan repeats his calls to car insurance firms to cut premiumsMotor insurance debate: The failure of all but one of the insurance companies to cut motor insurance premiums following the …Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Ombudsman to investigate Freedom of Information Act chargesThe Government's decision to impose charges for Freedom of Information Act requests will be put under review next April, the …Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
5,000 expected at Kerry ardfheisUp to 5,000 people are expected to attend Fianna Fáil's one-day ardfheis in Killarney tomorrow, the first time the party has …Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
EU Presidency good for trade - CowenIreland's Presidency of the European Union next year offers "a huge opportunity" to boost Irish exports to central and eastern…Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
Requests under FOI are halved under new limitsThe number of requests to see State papers under the Freedom of Information Act has declined significantly since the Government…Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
SHB refuses to circulate criticismsThe Southern Health Board has refused to circulate letters sent to board members last week by a leading orthodontist sharply …Sat Oct 04 2003 - 01:00
Time and tide wait for no man, not even Fianna Fail TDsWalking down the corridors of Leinster House at all hours of the day and night can often be an education in the ways of manSat Oct 04 2003 - 01:00
Aer Rianta's advertised welcome defended as a matter of protocolA decision by Aer Rianta to place a half-page advertisement in yesterday's Irish Times welcoming the Prime Minister of Bahrain…Fri Oct 03 2003 - 01:00
Regulations to operate smoking ban on the wayRegulations necessary to operate the smoking ban in pubs and restaurants from the new year will be published by the Minister …Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00
Grealish takes over as PD chairmanGalway West TD Mr Noel Grealish has replaced Senator John Minihan as chairman of the Progressive Democrats parliamentary party…Thu Oct 02 2003 - 01:00
Insurance reform high on busy Dail agendaThe Government is to concentrate on major issues of public concern, such as insurance reform, over the next few months in the…Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00
Collins first identified months after electionThe Revenue Commissioners first identified Fianna Fáil TD Mr Michael Collins as a bogus non-resident account-holder in late 2002…Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00
Ahern to face Dail anger over inaction on CollinsThe Taoiseach's failure to question Limerick West TD Mr Michael Collins months ago after learning that he had been fined for …Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00
Collins facing FF inquiry over tax evasionFianna Fáil's internal investigation into Limerick West TD, Mr Michael Collins, who was named as a tax defaulter last week, will…Mon Sept 29 2003 - 01:00
Abuse deal could cost ?500m - DempseyThe Government's sexual abuse compensation deal last year with Catholic religious orders could cost €500 million, the Minister…Mon Sept 29 2003 - 01:00
MEP boundary review out soonThe Boundary Review Commission's redrawing of the European Parliament constituencies, with the loss of two seats, is to be completed…Mon Sept 29 2003 - 01:00
FF says internal investigation will begin soonFianna Fáil's internal investigation into Mr Michael JSat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
Opposition shows hints of getting its act togetherThe Government is, undoubtedly, in deep trouble, but it can take temporary solace from the fact that the Opposition does not …Sat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
Opposition to delay calls for Collins to resignThe opposition has held back on calling for the resignation of the Fianna Fáil TD Mr Michael JSat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
A taciturn TD who is part of a fearsome political dynastyThe Fianna Fail TD for Limerick West, Mr Michael JSat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
FG hopefuls begin battle to replace CushnahanThe battle for Fine Gael nominations for next year's European Parliament election campaign in Munster will begin shortly, following…Thu Sept 25 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach's comments on troops 'improper'IRELAND: The decision by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, to indicate that the Government would send troops to Iraq following the passage…Wed Sept 24 2003 - 01:00
Rabbitte calls for competitive servicesPublic services should be opened to competition to deliver a better service to the public, the Labour Party leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte…Tue Sept 23 2003 - 01:00
Minister to inform Dail on Omagh reportThe Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has received a copy of an investigation into allegations that senior Garda officers failed…Sat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
Census shows big rise in women with no childrenThe number of women aged between 25 and 34 with no children has increased dramatically since 1996, according to the latest census…Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
Committee to back changes in planning lawsRadical changes in the planning laws, including moves to stop property developers leaving landbanks undeveloped for years, are…Mon Aug 25 2003 - 01:00
'Economic meltdown' warning for north CorkThe north Cork region will suffer an "economic meltdown" from major job cuts at Dairygold co-operative expected to begin later…Mon Aug 25 2003 - 01:00
Concern over proposals to jail gardai who leak detailsOpposition parties and the National Union of Journalists have expressed concern at provisions in legislation to reform the Garda…Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
Government adviser rules out smoking compromiseThe Government's senior medical adviser has ruled out any prospect of compromise with publicans, hoteliers and others opposed…Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
FF debt 'no justification' for donation rule changeFianna Fáil's post-election financial difficulties offer no justification for increasing the amount of money businesses can contribute…Wed Aug 20 2003 - 01:00
Small stores oppose change to retail size capThe Government should be careful about changing the rules governing the size of major shops in its upcoming review, small hardware…Wed Aug 20 2003 - 01:00
Harney wary on VHI saleVoluntary Health Insurance controls too much of the health insurance market for it to be privatised as a single company, the …Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Logo to mark term at EU helm unveiledDuring the presidency, which begins in January, Ireland will guide the final stages of the EU's enlargement into central and …Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Dentists allege victimisation by DepartmentThree orthodontic consultants who gave evidence to an Oireachtas inquiry last year have alleged that they have been victimised…Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Ahern worried about heavy defeat in local electionsFianna Fáil has not carried out recent opinion poll research, the Taoiseach Mr Ahern said yesterday, in response to a newspaper…Mon Jul 28 2003 - 01:00
Carbon taxes must not hurt industry, says HarneyCarbon energy taxes will have to be introduced, but not in a way that will damage industry's ability to compete internationally…Sat Jul 26 2003 - 01:00
Green TD sells shares in oil firms but has yet to reinvest proceedsMr Ciaran Cuffe, the Green Party TD, has sold shares he owned in six oil exploration companies, though he has not yet reinvested…Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
State pension fund to publish figures todayThe National Pension Reserve Fund investment standards will come under scrutiny today when it reveals its investments in multi…Wed Jul 23 2003 - 01:00
Smoking ban 'could cost 65,000 jobs'The Government's plan to ban smoking in pubs and restaurants from New Year's Day could cost 65,000 jobs, a newly formed alliance…Tue Jul 22 2003 - 01:00
School where ceiling collapsed is safe-MinisterThe ceiling of a pre-fabricated classroom in a Limerick school collapsed because the wrong nails were used, the Minister for …Fri Jul 18 2003 - 01:00
Lobbying will not hasten school projects - DempseyThe selection of school building projects by the Department of Education will not be influenced by local lobbying, the Minister…Fri Jul 18 2003 - 01:00
Agreement with Vietnam gives new adoption hope to couplesHundreds of Irish couples hoping to adopt a child from abroad have been given new hope following an agreement between the Government…Thu Jul 17 2003 - 01:00
Minister wants top executives to hold key airport postsTop executives from multinational companies in Ireland are to be appointed to key positions on the new boards to run Dublin, …Thu Jul 17 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach says Kelly served the State with honourCapt James Kelly, who died yesterday, had "honourably served his country" and believed he had obeyed proper orders from superiors…Thu Jul 17 2003 - 01:00
Rights to services for disabled urgedThe Government will today face strong pressure to concede demands that disabled people should be able to sue the State if not…Tue Jul 15 2003 - 01:00
Coalition accused of failing on car coverThe Government has implemented just nine of the proposals made by the Motor Insurance Advisory Board to cut insurance costs 15…Tue Jul 15 2003 - 01:00
Constituency changes would be 'totally unfair'The Government has announced the establishment of a Boundary Review Commission to review the Dáil and European Parliament constituencies…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Pollution cuts may require motor tax riseMajor action, including higher motor taxes, may have to be taken soon if Ireland is to meet European Union pollution targets …Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Other EU states will copy our smoke ban, says MartinThe Government's decision to ban smoking in pubs and restaurants from the New Year will be copied by other European Union countries…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
