Government proposes to spend £50m on projects for millenniumThe Government plans to spend £50 million financing up to three projects for the millenniumFri Sept 11 1998 - 01:00
No reprieve for `Real IRA', says GovernmentThe Government spokesman has emphatically denied weekend reports that the Government has given the so-called "Real IRA" a fortnight…Mon Sept 07 1998 - 01:00
Direct support planned for asylum-seekersA new scheme to provide food, clothes and accommodation directly to asylum-seekers is being developed by the Government to replace…Mon Sept 07 1998 - 01:00
Briefing given on British-Irish strategy to boost peace processThe British and Irish governments have agreed a strategy to inject momentum into the peace process in the coming weeks, President…Sat Sept 05 1998 - 01:00
Clinton lauds Ireland as beacon to worldPresident Clinton presented Ireland as a beacon of peace, partnership and prosperity in the world on his visit to Dublin yesterday…Sat Sept 05 1998 - 01:00
Substantial anti-terror Bill changes proposed by GovernmentTwo substantial amendments are among the drafting changes to the new emergency legislation which the Government tabled yesterday…Wed Sept 02 1998 - 01:00
Two-thirds of the 38 Moriarty orders to be thrown outTwo-thirds of the orders made by the Moriarty Tribunal for discovery of documents relating to the financial affairs of Mr Charles…Thu Jul 30 1998 - 01:00
Work of the tribunals to be delayed following Haughey judgmentThe work of the two sitting political tribunals, Moriarty and Flood, will be delayed and thereby made more expensive by Mr Charles…Wed Jul 29 1998 - 01:00
Erratic and mistaken tax policy blamed by BrutonThe Government's difficulty in its meeting with the social partners yesterday was caused in no small measure by its mistaken …Wed Jul 29 1998 - 01:00
Haughey faces tribunal prosecutionThe former Taoiseach, Mr Charles Haughey, is being prosecuted for obstructing and hindering the work of the McCracken Tribunal…Thu Jul 23 1998 - 01:00
Two leaders discuss NIThe Taoiseach and British Prime Minister reviewed the current situation in Northern Ireland in a telephone conversation yesterday…Wed Jul 22 1998 - 01:00
Ahern urges unions to be responsible on pay dealsThe Taoiseach will call for a responsible attitude to be taken by public sector unions when he addresses a special forum on Partnership…Wed Jul 22 1998 - 01:00
Judgment in Haughey case will have affect on tribunalsThe future of all tribunals will be determined by the Supreme Court in an important decision, with major political ramifications…Sat Jul 18 1998 - 01:00
Changes to local boundaries plannedSignificant changes in the boundaries of local authorities, in Dublin and the rest of the State, are being proposed in the new…Thu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
New head for Law Reform CommissionThe Government has appointed Mr Justice Vivian Lavan as the new chairman of the Law Reform CommissionThu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
Taoiseach calls on perpetrators of violence to desistThe Taoiseach has condemned the outbreak of violence in Northern Ireland in recent days.Fri Jul 10 1998 - 01:00
Ethics Bill proposes heavy penalties for serious offencesThe Government is proposing that a person found guilty of a serious and deliberate offence under the Ethics in Public Office …Thu Jul 09 1998 - 01:00
Farmer says he did not confuse two NIB women employeesA major conflict now exists between retired Co Meath farmer Mr James Howard, and Fianna Fail TD Ms Beverley CooperFlynn over …Mon Jul 06 1998 - 01:00
Taoiseach offers no comment on Fleming claimsThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, offered no comment yesterday on the statement by Mr Sean Fleming about the circumstances surrounding…Fri Jul 03 1998 - 01:00
Smuggled cattle found at Goodman plantThe Department of Agriculture and Food has found no evidence that the AIBP plant at Nenagh was involved in an incident which …Fri Jul 03 1998 - 01:00
Proposals on ethics postponedFor a third week the Cabinet has postponed publication of its proposals for the setting up of a Standards in Public Office Commission…Thu Jul 02 1998 - 01:00
Haughey drawn into Burke payment controversyFor the first time, the former Taoiseach, Mr Charles Haughey, has been linked to the payment of the Fitzwilton donation of £30…Thu Jul 02 1998 - 01:00
Parties claim Bill lacks criteria for prisoner releasesOpposition parties have warned they will be tabling amendments to the Government's new Bill, published yesterday, providing for…Wed Jul 01 1998 - 01:00
Bruton urges joint move on IRA armsThe Taoiseach and the leaders of the SDLP and Sinn Fein should come together to make a joint proposal to the IRA on arms, according…Wed Jul 01 1998 - 01:00
Taoiseach confident of pro-agreement majorityThe Taoiseach has expressed confidence that there will be a strong pro-agreement majority in the new Assembly.Sat Jun 27 1998 - 01:00
Rennicks family denies personal responsibility for Burke donationIn a statement yesterday, Mr and Mrs Robin Rennicks said they had "no personal responsibility" for the decision to give a £30…Sat Jun 27 1998 - 01:00
Passport sale report reveals several breaches of guidelinesA total of 143 persons, including 48 spouses and children of investors, have been naturalised under the passports-for-sale scheme…Fri Jun 26 1998 - 01:00
Amended terms for Flood tribunalThe terms of reference of the Flood tribunal are being widened significantly to allow any allegations, backed by evidence, against…Thu Jun 25 1998 - 01:00
Quinn emphatically denies requesting opinion pollMr Ruairi Quinn denies categorically that he requested Independent Newspapers to conduct an opinion poll on the leadership election…Thu Jun 25 1998 - 01:00
Ministers move to refocus Harney planA concerted effort has been made by the Government to defuse any difficulties arising from the manner of the Tanaiste's announcement…Fri Jun 19 1998 - 01:00
Harney's own goal divides GovernmentMajor differences have emerged between Fianna Fail and its Coalition partner, the Progressive Democrats, over the Tanaiste's, …Thu Jun 18 1998 - 01:00
Ahern signals Bill on prison releasesThe Government is set to cave in to Opposition pressure to introduce a short Bill to cover prisoner releases under the Belfast…Thu Jun 18 1998 - 01:00
Drink law review proposedChanges in opening hours, the need to licence sports clubs, museums and theatres and the introduction of a national age card …Thu Jun 18 1998 - 01:00
Report may be published laterNew cases have come to light in the report of the inquiry into child sexual abuse in swimming which is expected to be published…Wed Jun 17 1998 - 01:00
Undertakings by Burke on MMDS licences were unlawful, AG advisedThe Attorney General's Office last year advised that undertakings given by Mr Ray Burke to Independent Newspapers plc in 1991…Sat Jun 06 1998 - 01:00
Ahern moves to restore credibilityThe Taoiseach has made a number of concessions to the Dail in an attempt to restore credibility to his handling of the controversies…Thu Jun 04 1998 - 01:00
FF did not inform tribunal of £30,000 Rennicks paymentFianna Fail did not inform the Flood Tribunal that Mr Ray Burke received £30,000 from the Rennicks subsidiary of Fitzwilton in…Wed Jun 03 1998 - 01:00
Burke went against advice on MMDS concessionsMr Ray Burke agreed to all of the main terms sought by Independent Newspapers plc for the operation of the exclusive MMDS television…Sat May 30 1998 - 01:00
Burke files may go to tribunal after fresh allegationsThe Moriarty Tribunal may be asked to investigate the files relating to the granting of exclusive MMDS licences by Mr Ray Burke…Fri May 29 1998 - 01:00
Second £30,000 payment to Burke revealedThe Taoiseach will come under intense pressure in the Dail today to explain how he did not know that the £10,000 Mr Ray Burke…Thu May 28 1998 - 01:00
Blair for Dublin meetingThe timetable for implementing the provisions of the Belfast Agreement will be reviewed by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, and the British…Wed May 27 1998 - 01:00
Government signs EU convention on drivingThe Government signed an EU convention yesterday which will prevent drivers who are disqualified in one EU country from driving…Wed May 27 1998 - 01:00
Majority Yes vote expected, North and SouthA seismic shift in the politics of the island of Ireland will be revealed when the result of the concurrent referendums on the…Sat May 23 1998 - 01:00
Historic vote on North's futureAlmost four million people are eligible to vote in concurrent referendums on the Belfast Agreement today, the first all-Ireland…Fri May 22 1998 - 01:00
Surge in support for Fianna Fail to 63%Fianna Fail is winning the support of almost two-thirds of the electorate - 63 per cent - in the latest Irish Times/MRBI opinion…Mon May 18 1998 - 01:00
Murphy wants all parties to indicate conflict overThe Northern Ireland Minister of State, Mr Paul Murphy, has joined the main leaders in the Republic in calling on " all parties…Sat May 16 1998 - 01:00
Accord support growing but optimism slipsAlmost three-quarters of voters in the Republic, 72 per cent, intend to vote for the Belfast Agreement in next week's referendum…Fri May 15 1998 - 01:00
Taoiseach welcomes report and promises State contributionThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has welcomed Sir Kenneth Bloomfield's report, seeing it as a "comprehensive, sensitive and cogent" analysis…Thu May 14 1998 - 01:00
Declaration of `end of war' soughtThe Taoiseach will be urging the republican leadership over the next few days to state that "the war is over"Thu May 14 1998 - 01:00
Pro and anti groups call on RTE to give them free time to set out their case on radio and televisionThe European Movement and the National Platform have written a joint letter to RTE and the Referendum Commission seeking two …Mon May 11 1998 - 01:00
