Cheaper housing plan abandonedThe Government has abandoned efforts to force builders to provide cheaper housing in new private estates, following a two-year…Fri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
Musicians call for section of Arts Bill to goThe Government is facing pressure to drop a clause in new legislation which would force the Arts Council to separate funding …Fri Dec 06 2002 - 00:00
McCreevy's 'stealth taxes' hit middle and top earnersThe tax burden on middle- and high-income earners will increase significantly next year following the Government's decision not…Thu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
Gamblers get into a knot over Charlie's tieThe majority may have wanted to know about Charlie McCreevy's plans for taxation - the pint o' plain and the packet of 20 cigarettes…Thu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
State foots #1.5m annual bill for foreign aircraftThe Government is spending nearly €1Tue Dec 03 2002 - 00:00
Aer Rianta report clears Brennan's nameAn inquiry by Aer Rianta into allegations that the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, never paid for €5,000 worth of drink and…Tue Dec 03 2002 - 00:00
Finance 'playing down' revenue receiptsFine Gael has accused the Government of playing down the Exchequer's potential tax revenues for next year, following the publication…Sat Nov 30 2002 - 00:00
Europe talks moving too fast, TDs warnTalks in the Convention on the Future of Europe are proceeding too fast and threaten to leave the Irish people behind, the Government…Sat Nov 30 2002 - 00:00
Changes to be made to electoral law in new yearThe Government is to bring forward electoral law changes early in the new year, following a Supreme Court judgment that could…Sat Nov 30 2002 - 00:00
TDs and Senators demand more resources for EU affairs committeeMore resources must urgently be given to the Oireachtas European Affairs Committee if it is to successfully monitor EU issues…Fri Nov 29 2002 - 00:00
€6m paid for assault, wrongful arrest by gardaiSeventy people have received €6 million in compensation for assault and wrongful arrest by members of the Garda Síochána over…Fri Nov 29 2002 - 00:00
Concern at aspects of EU policy on fuel securityThe Government has warned that the European Commission's efforts to gain greater control over the European Union's energy security…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Contruction lobby calls for NDP fundingThe National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) should be used to raise €60 billion worth of loans over the next 15 years to fund…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Tribunal judge bewails lack of premisesThe Office of Public Works' failure to provide a tribunal of inquiry into the killing of a man by gardaí with offices has delayed…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Minister says house-builders must cut pricesHouse-builders must cut their prices following the Government's abolition of the first-time buyers' grant or homebuyers will …Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
SSIAs are voodoo economics, say GreensThe Special Savings Investments Accounts should be scrapped, and contributions to the National Pension Fund should be cut by …Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
British find new files on 1974 bombsNew files have been found by the British government dealing with the 1974 Dublin/Monaghan bombings, the Taoiseach has been told…Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
State urged to 'reshape' housing policyThe Government should not bow to demands from builders to change legislation requiring them to set aside 20 per cent of all new…Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
Single rent allowance freeze deploredSingle people depending on social welfare rent payments will be made homeless by the Government's decision to freeze rent allowances…Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
Documents not released to archives, says councilThe failure of some Government departments to release documents to the National Archives was "a scandal", the National Archives…Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
British find new files on 1974 bombsNew files have been found by the British government dealing with the 1974 Dublin/Monaghan bombings, the Taoiseach has been told…Thu Nov 21 2002 - 00:00
McDowell defends report of Ms Justice LindsayMs Justice Alison Lindsay has been subjected to "increasingly vindictive and thoughtless attacks" following the publication of…Thu Nov 21 2002 - 00:00
Cork Council 'cannot afford' pay riseCork County Council has told the Government that it cannot afford to pay a €23 million wage increase due next year to its 2,500…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Rabbitte critical of UUP leaderRecent comments by Mr David Trimble, the Ulster Unionist Party leader, criticising the Republic of Ireland show he has "still…Tue Nov 19 2002 - 00:00
TDs want Dail debate on Colombia visitEfforts will be made next week officially to distance Dáil Éireann from the visit by two TDs and a Senator to the resumption …Sat Nov 16 2002 - 00:00
McCreevy seeks better value for money in all areasThe Government will have to get better value for money across all areas of the public system, especially the Department of Health…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Reckless spending led to cuts - BrutonThe budgets of the State's major hospitals would have to be cut next year to cope with the Minister for Finance's spending plans…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Cowen predicts EU Presidency changesThe Government's command of the European Union Presidency in early 2004 could mark the last time the Republic of Ireland will…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
FF, FG politicians quit Colombia delegationOnly three parliamentarians remain on a proposed all-party Oireachtas delegation to attend the opening days of the trial of three…Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Warning of delays in spending capital fundsLittle more than half of the Government's capital budget was spent in the first nine months of the year and doubts now exist …Thu Nov 14 2002 - 00:00
Employers have a year to adapt workplaces for the disabledIrish employers are set to face higher bills to adapt working places for the disabled, following the Government's acceptance …Mon Nov 11 2002 - 00:00
Rabbitte announces new staff appointmentsThe leader of the Labour Party, Mr Pat Rabbitte has announced a number of staff appointments, including the return of former …Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
Opposition calls for action from McCreevyThe Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, must ensure the Revenue Commissioners is forced to compensate people refused tax rebates…Thu Nov 07 2002 - 00:00
Plans for North multi-party talksMulti-party talks in Northern Ireland will be scheduled before the end of the month in a bid to get the Assembly and Executive…Thu Nov 07 2002 - 00:00
Neglect of a Cork town is highlightedOne of Co Cork's main towns, Mitchelstown, has failed to make "any significant progress over the last 20 years" because of Cork…Thu Nov 07 2002 - 00:00
FG must abandon Bruton legacy, says TDFine Gael must abandon the Northern Ireland policy legacy left by former Taoiseach, Mr John Bruton, which has allowed Sinn Féin…Tue Nov 05 2002 - 00:00
Exchequer figures put McCreevy under new pressureThe Government is now facing serious difficulties in framing the December Budget, following the publication of the latest Exchequer…Tue Nov 05 2002 - 00:00
Finlay heads new team of advisersFormer Labour adviser Mr Fergus Finlay is to leave a leading Dublin public relations firm to head the team of advisers to the…Tue Nov 05 2002 - 00:00
Ahern faces questions on 'Real IRA' contact claimThe Opposition will today challenge the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, to deny in the Dáil that the Government did not have direct, or …Tue Nov 05 2002 - 00:00
State in bid to block Brussels from dictating tax policyEfforts to ensure that greater tax harmonisation forms a key part of the next EU treaty are being blocked by a coalition including…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Deasy condemns US 'hypocrisy' on SFThe Bush administration has been accused by Fine Gael of "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Sinn Féin at a time when the United…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Ahern confident about economy at FF meetingThe Irish economy will accelerate rapidly once the international climate improves, but only if Government spending is kept under…Sat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
Unsuccessful SF candidates received largest donationsThe Standards in Public Office Commission is expected to recommend changes in the electoral laws, following difficulties encountered…Fri Nov 01 2002 - 00:00
Rabbitte elected leader by convincing marginMr Pat Rabbitte has been elected the new leader of the Labour Party by a convincing margin, following the counting yesterday …Sat Oct 26 2002 - 01:00
Labour leader and deputy to be chosen later todayThe new leader and deputy leader of the Labour Party will be chosen later today following the counting of votes cast by the rank…Fri Oct 25 2002 - 01:00
Tribunal lawyers get pay rises of up to €800 a dayThe Government has conceded pay rises worth up to €800 a day to Flood and Moriarty tribunal lawyers after colleagues working …Tue Oct 22 2002 - 01:00
Bruton and De Rossa starved of resources for EU convention workA bitter battle has been waged between two representatives to the Convention on the Forum on Europe and the Department of Finance…Tue Oct 22 2002 - 01:00
Dana warns of an EU constitution in the makingNegotiations to review the EU's internal workings will produce an EU constitution, the Connacht/Ulster MEP, Ms Dana Rosemary …Thu Oct 17 2002 - 01:00
Ahern puts the stress on maintaining neutralityTreaty of Nice Yes campaigners have as much commitment to protecting Ireland's traditional policy of neutrality as people on …Tue Oct 15 2002 - 01:00
Parties buy registers showing who votedPolitical parties, academics and others purchased over 100 marked copies of the electoral register - which reveals the names …Tue Oct 15 2002 - 01:00
