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Stronger residency rules for welfare benefits

Stronger residency rules for welfare benefits

Applicants will need to establish link with State before making welfare claim

By Carl O'BrienMon Jun 02 2014 - 01:00

Kenny to outline events leading up to Callinan departure

Kenny to outline events leading up to Callinan departure

Taoiseach to write to commission of inquiry with his account of events leading up to Garda Commissioner’s retirement

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSat May 31 2014 - 16:38

Garda whistleblower McCabe set for talks with management

Garda whistleblower McCabe set for talks with management

Return to duties in Mullingar unlikely before meeting with Assistant Commissioner

By Conor LallySat May 31 2014 - 01:00

GSOC at odds with Garda over handling of fatal crash scene

GSOC at odds with Garda over handling of fatal crash scene

Ombudsman believes protocols governing Garda-related fatalities were broken

By Conor LallyFri May 30 2014 - 01:11

Department of Finance enters ‘profit-shifting’ debate

Department of Finance enters ‘profit-shifting’ debate

Public consultation process aims to address issues about tax affairs of multinationals

By Colm KeenaFri May 30 2014 - 01:05

Garda Commissioner contacted Sgt Maurice McCabe

Garda Commissioner contacted Sgt Maurice McCabe

Whistleblower called Noirin O’Sullivan’s office after she appeared before committee

By Mark HilliardThu May 29 2014 - 22:29

Tánaiste says Fennelly commission on Garda taping should be allowed do its job

Tánaiste says Fennelly commission on Garda taping should be allowed do its job

Fianna Fáil renews demand for more detail on Callinan’s retirement

By Michael O'ReganThu May 29 2014 - 14:01

NI Secretary of State, Justice Minister ’escalating dissident activity’ - Dáil claim

NI Secretary of State, Justice Minister ’escalating dissident activity’ - Dáil claim

Threats to prisoner officers from ’enemies of the peace process’ must stop - Tánaiste

By Marie O'HalloranThu May 29 2014 - 09:13

Taoiseach accused of burying details of Garda commissioner’s retirement

Taoiseach accused of burying details of Garda commissioner’s retirement

Kenny says he had to bring his concerns to commissioner’s attention

By Michael O'ReganThu May 29 2014 - 01:00

O’Sullivan’s claims on whistleblower disputed

O’Sullivan’s claims on whistleblower disputed

Sgt Maurice McCabe takes issue with commissioner’s assertions about support

By Conor LallyThu May 29 2014 - 01:00

Garda oversight body ‘defining moment for force’ - O’Sullivan

Garda oversight body ‘defining moment for force’ - O’Sullivan

Commissioner tells Oireachtas the independent authority brings chance to rebuild trust

By Steven CarrollWed May 28 2014 - 16:05

Martin says detail on Callinan ‘buried for political reasons’

Martin says detail on Callinan ‘buried for political reasons’

Controversy raised in the Dáil before Purcell hearing at Oireachtas committee

By Michael O'ReganWed May 28 2014 - 13:53

Hearings on Guerin Report to get under way

Hearings on Guerin Report to get under way

Justice secretary general Brian Purcell to appear before Oireachtas committee

By Mary MinihanWed May 28 2014 - 10:38

IASS warns over law that will force them out of pension fund

IASS warns over law that will force them out of pension fund

Deferred members claim provision will allow companies to wind up retirement fund

Tue May 27 2014 - 22:21

Government has been given ‘notice to quit’, says Gerry Adams

Government has been given ‘notice to quit’, says Gerry Adams

SF president says vote marks a step change in politics

By Marie O'HalloranSun May 25 2014 - 16:14

New Rehab chief executive to receive €140,000

New Rehab chief executive to receive €140,000

Organisation to implement new corporate governance policy in wake of controversy

By Martin WallSun May 25 2014 - 13:31

New State bank to pump €500m into credit-starved SME sector

New State bank to pump €500m into credit-starved SME sector

The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland will be funded by Germany and the EU

By Eoin Burke-KennedyThu May 22 2014 - 15:00

Health campaign calls for medical cards for seriously ill children

Health campaign calls for medical cards for seriously ill children

Our Children’s Health calls for ‘fundamental re-evaluation’ of health policy in Ireland

By Sorcha PollakTue May 20 2014 - 18:04

Fifth anniversary of Ryan child abuse report today

Fifth anniversary of Ryan child abuse report today

Congregations still €244 million short of 50:50 redress share

By Patsy McGarryTue May 20 2014 - 01:00

Former boss questions terms of sale of State seaweed firm

Former boss questions terms of sale of State seaweed firm

Tony Barrett believes buyer seeking exclusive access to the west coast’s valuable seaweed crop

By Lorna SigginsMon May 19 2014 - 10:40

MEP Phil Prendergast stands by call for Gilmore to resign

MEP Phil Prendergast stands by call for Gilmore to resign

Tánaiste insists all Labour European candidates ‘have my support in these elections’

By Fiach KellyFri May 16 2014 - 01:04

Garda sergeants reject plans for greater GSOC powers

Garda sergeants reject plans for greater GSOC powers

Frances Fitzgerald set for AGSI clash over reforms to see watchdog handle whistleblowers

By Conor LallyThu May 15 2014 - 15:49

Look at the gender of appointers, not just the appointees

Look at the gender of appointers, not just the appointees

Pat Rabbitte and an Oireachtas committee are set to add new members to the RTÉ board

Thu May 15 2014 - 01:00

Garda watchdog is seeking a radical new system

Garda watchdog is seeking a radical new system

GSOC wants extra powers to investigate complaints against members of the force

By Conor LallyWed May 14 2014 - 13:03

Dublin priest appointed as the new bishop of the midlands and west of Ireland

Dublin priest appointed as the new bishop of the midlands and west of Ireland

Bishop-elect Kevin Doran, from the Donnybrook parish, said his new role was a ‘surprise’

Wed May 14 2014 - 11:22

Questions for the Department of Justice

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00

Warning not to use Oireachtas envelopes for elections

Warning not to use Oireachtas envelopes for elections

Sipo responding to queries about use of pre-paid material by TDs and Senators

By Stephen CollinsTue May 13 2014 - 19:17

Garda watchdog seeks extra powers of inquiry

Garda watchdog seeks extra powers of inquiry

New measures would make ombudsman commission more independent

By Conor LallyMon May 12 2014 - 00:27

McCabe’s Pulse access expected to be reinstated

McCabe’s Pulse access expected to be reinstated

Minister for Justice gives ‘broad hint’ to Garda Commissioner

By Fiach KellySat May 10 2014 - 01:00

Taoiseach promises root and branch analysis of justice process

Taoiseach promises root and branch analysis of justice process

Practice rather than policy of justice at issue, says Kenny

By Lorna SigginsFri May 09 2014 - 19:21

Fine Gael stalwart Charlie Flanagan rewarded with Cabinet role

Fine Gael stalwart Charlie Flanagan rewarded with Cabinet role

If patience is a virtue then the Minister for Children has had 27 years to hone it

By Fiach Kelly and Harry McGeeFri May 09 2014 - 01:00

PAC given legal advice on investigation rights

PAC given legal advice on investigation rights

Confidential document provided as part of assessment on terms of reference

By Fiach KellyFri May 09 2014 - 01:00

Alan Shatter: a polarising reformer who leaves a long legacy on the statute books

Alan Shatter: a polarising reformer who leaves a long legacy on the statute books

Analysis: Former minister for justice Alan Shatter’s social-liberal instincts underpinned key pieces of legislation

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicThu May 08 2014 - 01:01

Shatter’s manner made him few friends

Shatter’s manner made him few friends

Minister was smart but often unwilling to walk away from unnecessary spats

By Harry McGeeThu May 08 2014 - 01:00

Period of change ahead for National Concert Hall, says Deenihan

Period of change ahead for National Concert Hall, says Deenihan

Fianna Fáil Arts spokesman says board resignations undermined institution

By Michael O'ReganThu May 08 2014 - 01:00

Rising rents make it ‘impossible’ to find affordable homes

Rising rents make it ‘impossible’ to find affordable homes

Call for thousands of new homes to be built to help meet housing demand

By Carl O'BrienWed May 07 2014 - 20:51

Mick Wallace considers legal action against Alan Shatter

Mick Wallace considers legal action against Alan Shatter

Independent TD says Kenny and Gilmore ‘undermining’ support by backing Minister

By Genevieve CarberyWed May 07 2014 - 12:00

Full text of Adams speech following his release

Full text of Adams speech following his release

Sinn Féin President criticises the ‘the Dark Side of the British system’

Mon May 05 2014 - 10:58

Dublin hotel bill for homeless families to hit €4.5m

Dublin hotel bill for homeless families to hit €4.5m

Likely spend by homeless executive represents a 10-fold increase in two years

By Kitty HollandMon May 05 2014 - 01:00

Loan losses at Ulster Bank fall by 80% in first quarter

Loan losses at Ulster Bank fall by 80% in first quarter

Bank also records €21 million operating profit, its first operating profit since 2009

By Eoin Burke-KennedyFri May 02 2014 - 13:44

PAC seeks order to compel Kerins, Flannery to attend

PAC seeks order to compel Kerins, Flannery to attend

It is the first time such an order has been sought under the new Oireachtas inquiries legislation

Thu May 01 2014 - 11:45

Led into error and illegality

Thu May 01 2014 - 06:00

60 per cent of Cork prisoners committed for not paying fines

60 per cent of Cork prisoners committed for not paying fines

Prison reports find ongoing problems with overcrowding and drugs

By Mark HilliardThu May 01 2014 - 01:01

BoI criticised for 'very blunt' approach to distressed borrowers

BoI criticised for 'very blunt' approach to distressed borrowers

Insolvency Service singles out Bank of Ireland for criticism

By Conor PopeThu May 01 2014 - 01:00

IBRC employees vote in favour of termination payments package

IBRC employees vote in favour of termination payments package

Staff to get additional redundancy payments from a €5.5m fund set aside by special liquidators

By Charlie TaylorWed Apr 30 2014 - 17:37

BoI criticised for 'blunt’ approach to distressed borrowers

BoI criticised for 'blunt’ approach to distressed borrowers

Oireachtas Finance Committee updated on ISI performance

By Conor PopeWed Apr 30 2014 - 11:17

Government to immediately establish banking inquiry

Government to immediately establish banking inquiry

Labour TD Ciaran Lynch is being proposed by the Coalition as the chair of the inquiry

By Fiach Kelly and Dan GriffinWed Apr 30 2014 - 10:04

Oireachtas health committee told it cannot investigate voluntary section 38 hospitals

Oireachtas health committee told it cannot investigate voluntary section 38 hospitals

Committee cannot examine finances of hospitals until PAC has completed inquiries

By Fiach KellyTue Apr 29 2014 - 21:57

Logan says ombudsmen should be given more independence

Logan says ombudsmen should be given more independence

Government should end direct budgetary control of offices, advocate says

By Paul CullenSat Apr 26 2014 - 00:32

‘A clear break from the past’

‘A clear break from the past’

This Government has sought to right the shameful legacy of past failings in a determined way

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 01:00

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