Fine Gael divisions over State pension reserve fundDivisions have emerged between the leader of Fine Gael, Mr Michael Noonan, and the party's deputy leader, Mr Jim Mitchell, over…Mon Jan 28 2002 - 00:00
Poll result a blow to Fine Gael election confidenceThe Labour Party's decision to keep open its coalition options has been vindicated by Fine Gael's poor opinion poll showing, …Sat Jan 26 2002 - 00:00
Ahern still backs O'Loan inquiry callThe Government last night stood by the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman's demand for an independent investigation of the Omagh…Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
Foreign Affairs disturbed by visit of top gardaiThe Department of Foreign Affairs has been seriously irked by the Garda Síochána's decision to send two senior Garda officers…Fri Jan 25 2002 - 00:00
RTE plan for Sky digital link on holdRTÉ's plan to broadcast on the Sky digital network has been temporarily blocked by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI…Thu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
FG Dail party will have free vote on abortion referendumFine Gael will oppose the abortion referendum campaign, but conscientious objectors will be able to back it if they so wish, …Thu Jan 24 2002 - 00:00
PDs reject demands that McDowell step down as Attorney GeneralThe Progressive Democrats last night sharply rejected the Opposition's demand that Mr Michael McDowell quit as Attorney General…Wed Jan 23 2002 - 00:00
McDowell's decision to seek seat another boost for PDsThe Progressive Democrats have received another major boost to morale with the decision of the Attorney General, Mr Michael McDowell…Tue Jan 22 2002 - 00:00
Ahern rejects FG offer of tax deal to Eircom investorsFine Gael's plan to offer tax write-offs to hundreds of thousands of Eircom shareholders has been rejected as unworkable by the…Tue Jan 22 2002 - 00:00
Ahern confirms there will be no supporting role for Sinn Fein in any FF-led governmentA Fianna Fáil-led government will not depend for its survival upon Sinn Féin's support following the general election, regardless…Mon Jan 21 2002 - 00:00
Boost for PDs as Parlon opts to stand in general electionThe Progressive Democrats' general election prospects have been significantly boosted following the decision of the former IFA…Mon Jan 21 2002 - 00:00
Prince Charles to visit the BurrenBritain's Prince Charles is due to spend St Valentine's Day in Ireland, indulging his love of fauna and wildlife in the Burren…Sat Jan 12 2002 - 00:00
Plan to move Colombia prisoners is refusedThe Colombian Ministry of Justice has temporarily refused a demand that three Irishmen should be moved to a remote prison 16 …Thu Jan 10 2002 - 00:00
Church ads delayed to avoid clash with poll on abortionA €1.27m advertising campaign encouraging Christians to return to their faith has been postponed until September, because of …Thu Jan 10 2002 - 00:00
FF will not accept Sinn Fein supportFianna Fáil will not accept the support of any Sinn Féin TDs in the Dáil vote for the post of Taoiseach after the general election…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
Trio may be moved before Andrews visitAn attempt has been made to transfer three Irishmen held in custody in Colombia to a remote prison, just days before the visit…Wed Jan 09 2002 - 00:00
PDs reject Ahern call for vote pactThe Progressive Democrats have politely rejected a call by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, for a formal vote transfer pact in the general…Mon Jan 07 2002 - 00:00
SF criticises FF refusal to consider coalitionThe refusal of the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, to consider the possibility of a coalition with Sinn Féin has been derided by Cllr Martin…Mon Jan 07 2002 - 00:00
McDowell undecided over electionThe Attorney General, Mr Michael McDowell, has yet to decide if he will run as a candidate in the general election for the Progressive…Mon Jan 07 2002 - 00:00
Robinson offers help to families of three held in ColombiaThe United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, Mrs Mary Robinson, has offered help to relatives of the three Irishmen held…Sat Jan 05 2002 - 00:00
TDs and senators get tax reminder as general election approachesTDs and senators have been put on notice that they must be able to declare they have paid all their taxes within one month of…Sat Jan 05 2002 - 00:00
Handling of economy criticisedThe Government's handling of the economy has been severely criticised by the Opposition following the publication of last year…Fri Jan 04 2002 - 00:00
Gallagher set to boost FF hopes in DonegalThe decision by the Connacht-Ulster MEP, Mr Pat "The Cope" Gallagher to stand in Donegal South West in the next general election…Fri Jan 04 2002 - 00:00
Call for Defence Forces officers' pay to rise by 45%Pay for middle-ranking officers in the Defence Forces must be increased by up to 45 per cent, the Government's Public Service…Thu Jan 03 2002 - 00:00
Containers at ports and airports to be screened with X-raysLarge X-ray machines to screen truck containers and other large consignments entering the country's ports and airports are expected…Thu Jan 03 2002 - 00:00
Labour proposes ban on human cloningThe Labour Party has published legislation to ban human cloning, following the successful cloning of a human embryo by scientists…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
Hospital waiting lists fell 11% - MartinHospital waiting lists have fallen by 11 per cent to 26,345 people in the last 12 months, and by up to a third in a number of…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
FF criticises Rabbitte on coalition stanceFianna Fβil has strongly criticised Labour TD Mr Pat Rabbitte following his declaration that he would not serve in any coalition…Thu Dec 20 2001 - 00:00
Norway gives Ireland strong support in Sellafield caseThe Government's campaign to curb Sellafield's operations has been supported strongly by the Norwegian government, which warned…Tue Dec 18 2001 - 00:00
Pro-life group to support referendum proposalThe Pro-Life Campaign has said it will "work enthusiastically" to encourage voters to support the Government's abortion referendum…Tue Dec 18 2001 - 00:00
Summit a fiasco for Ireland - OppositionThe EU's decision to take part in an Afghanistan peace enforcement mission will reinforce the fear of many of the Irish public…Mon Dec 17 2001 - 00:00
Minister to exclude schools, hospitals from new planning rules for antennasHospitals, schools and crΦches will not be included in an exemption from planning permission for mobile phone antennas on public…Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Andrews to visit 3 held in BogotaThe three Irishmen held in jail in Colombia since August are to be visited next month by former Minister for Foreign Affairs, …Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Sikorsky offers £125m to 'secure' FLS jobsSikorsky Helicopters has told the Government it will offer £125 million (€159 million) of business to the troubled FLS Aerospace…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
No disciplinary action to be taken by Dail against GildeaNo disciplinary action will be taken by the Dβil against Independent TD, Mr Gildea over his allegations against former Fine Gael…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Unions cite licence fee rise as key to RTESerious and permanent damage will be done to RT╔ unless the Government agrees quickly to a significant licence fee increase, …Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Warning against not reversing Nice voteIreland's position as a full member of the European Union will be questioned if the Nice Treaty referendum result is not reversed…Tue Dec 11 2001 - 00:00
BNFL to brief on SellafieldExperts from British Nuclear Fuels Ltd are to brief Irish officials early next month on Sellafield's ability to withstand attack…Thu Dec 06 2001 - 00:00
Tax break for private clinicsMajor tax breaks for private hospitals offered yesterday will not spur developers, the Voluntary Health Insurance and hospital…Thu Dec 06 2001 - 00:00
How the Budget fits into the political calendarDecember 5th, 2001: Increases in drink, tobacco and petrol come into effect immediately.Thu Dec 06 2001 - 00:00
Mitchell is told to apologise for 'evil' commentFianna Fβil has threatened legal action against Fine Gael deputy leader Mr Jim Mitchell if he fails to apologise for alleging…Wed Dec 05 2001 - 00:00
Government to mount 'full-scale' legal resistance to MOX operationThe Government has pledged to mount a full-scale legal effort next year to oppose the operation of Sellafield's mixed-oxide (…Tue Dec 04 2001 - 00:00
Finance defends gaps in spending figuresThe Government's spending figures for 2002 lacked key information because of the scale of the battle for resources between Government…Tue Dec 04 2001 - 00:00
Labour Bill aims to stop pyramid schemes hereExisting legislation is unable to counter a pyramid selling get- rich-quick scheme, which has already cost significant numbers…Tue Dec 04 2001 - 00:00
New law set to tighten discipline on solicitorsTougher rules to discipline solicitors, including one that will force co-operation with inquiries, are to be included in legislation…Mon Dec 03 2001 - 00:00
Higher court awards could hit servicesLocal authorities and major semi-state companies have warned the Government that plans to allow the District and Circuit Courts…Mon Dec 03 2001 - 00:00
Cardinal says Irish bishops should oppose referendumAn influential cardinal in the Vatican is reported to have said he expects the Irish Catholic Hierarchy to oppose the Government…Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
Deputies in FF to press Martin on cardsMembers of the Fianna Fβil parliamentary party are next week set to press the Minister for Health, Mr Martin, to increase the…Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
Blair, Ahern to attend British-Irish Council meeting in DublinThe first meeting in nearly two years of the British-Irish Council will take place in Dublin Castle today, attended by the Taoiseach…Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
Doubt cast on talk of €1 cigarette tax riseThe Government last night cast doubt on speculation that the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, will raise the price of a packet…Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
