Offer for housebuyer to use builder's solicitor 'bizarre and questionable'Builders should be prevented from offering reduced rates to housebuyers to use the developer's own solicitor in the purchase, …Wed Nov 23 2005 - 00:00
Drug-dealer risk in large hospitalsAll hospitals in cities and large towns faced the risk of drug-dealing on their grounds, the Dáil was told following reports …Wed Nov 23 2005 - 00:00
Dail suspended four times during Cork cancer services rowThe Dáil was suspended four times yesterday as two Cork deputies were expelled from the House during a furious row over cancer…Wed Nov 23 2005 - 00:00
O'Dea gun photograph a 'tasteless stunt'Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea was accused of engaging in an "ill-judged, tasteless stunt" through a newspaper photograph …Fri Nov 18 2005 - 00:00
Marine move to Transport causes upsetOpposition deputies claimed that an "ongoing feud" between Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Noel Dempsey…Fri Nov 18 2005 - 00:00
Ahern defends McSweeney switch to new jobTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has defended the original appointment of Barry McSweeney as chief scientific adviser and his move to another…Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends compulsory IrishEnding compulsory Irish in schools could worsen the state of the Irish language, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil as Fine…Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
Higgins's appeal over actors' fees rejectedMinister for Enterprise Micheál Martin has rejected an appeal to "face down" the Competition Authority over a ruling that unions…Wed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
FG deputy criticises lack of action over 'rip-off' firmsThe Government has failed to act on the "rip-off" practices by firms such as Cement Roadstone Holdings, which the European Court…Wed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
No permit for Irish Ferries to deregister vesselsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern confirmed in the Dáil that Irish Ferries has been refused permission to remove its vessels from the Irish…Wed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
Plan to cut tax on cars using energy-saving fuelEnergy: Vehicles using energy-efficient fuels will be charged a lower vehicle registration tax (VRT) under FG proposals to lower…Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
Free GP services for all under-fives a priorityHealth: Fine Gael proposes the introduction of free GP services for all children under five as part of a new health policy outlined…Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
FG promise €650m for pre-school careChildcare: Fine Gael launched a pre-school care package costed at €650 million annually at its annual conference at the weekend…Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
Aid division's move defendedDecentralising the overseas aid division of the Department of Foreign Affairs to Limerick is nothing compared to other EU member…Fri Nov 11 2005 - 00:00
Higgins calls for spot checks of US aircraftIreland is obliged under three conventions against torture to verify through random checks that people being brought through …Fri Nov 11 2005 - 00:00
Lenihan to pressure EU partners over aid appealMinister of State for Foreign Affairs Conor Lenihan is to write to EU colleagues and other countries which have not contributed…Fri Nov 11 2005 - 00:00
Government action on childcare defendedThe State cannot discriminate between stay-at-home parents and those in the workforce on childcare measures, Taoiseach Bertie…Thu Nov 10 2005 - 00:00
Ahern opposes privatisation of housing estate servicesTaoiseach Bertie Ahern confirmed his opposition to the privatisation of public services by local authorities on new housing estates…Thu Nov 10 2005 - 00:00
Some schools not using 'stay safe' programmeSome schools and parents are still refusing to accept the Department of Education's "stay safe" programme to reduce children'…Wed Nov 09 2005 - 00:00
More dog wardens in the State than labour inspectorsThe Government is finding it difficult to recruit labour inspectors, the Dáil was told.Wed Nov 09 2005 - 00:00
Call for inquiry into planning permit for developersA call has been made for an investigation into a decision by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown county council to grant planning permission…Fri Nov 04 2005 - 00:00
McDowell in strong attack on Sinn FeinMinister for Justice Michael McDowell renewed his attack on republican leaders claiming they were "more Mugabe than Mandela".Fri Nov 04 2005 - 00:00
SF criticises failure to tell family of death reportA failure to inform the family of Seamus Ludlow that the inquiry report into his murder by loyalists was to be published yesterday…Fri Nov 04 2005 - 00:00
Deadline extended for Moriarty tribunalThe Moriarty tribunal has been given a 5½ month deadline extension to complete its work, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil…Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Sinn Fein calls for preparation for unityIrish unity must be more than an aspiration and an objective, Sinn Féin's leader in the Dáil Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin told the House…Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Review of response to soldier's deathMinister for Defence Willie O'Dea has appointed Sean Hurley to carry out an independent review of the "interaction" between the…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
EU services directive 'a threat to workers'Siptu general president Jack O'Connor has appealed for a huge turnout for Thursday's march to the Dáil and described the Irish…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Garda at road check stopped his own stolen carA garda on traffic duty could not believe his eyes when he saw his own stolen car approaching him at a Dublin checkpoint yesterday…Sat Oct 29 2005 - 01:00
Rabbitte wants inquiry into loyalist killingsClaims that an RUC informer was protected from prosecution, despite allegedly being involved in the murder of eight people, were…Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Parental leave law only aids wealthy - GreensThe Government was accused of being "uncaring and plain stupid" in dealing with parental leave legislationFri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Call for review of Waterways IrelandA call has been made for a review of the operation of the North-South body Waterways Ireland as Fine Gael claimed that €30 million…Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
State may be unable to prevent ship re-flaggingThe Government has received legal advice that measures to prevent the re-flagging of ships could be unconstitutional.Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
'Realistic' charges for recycling electric goodsMore "realistic" recycling charges are expected to be set by the end of this month for low-cost electrical goods, Minister for…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Dublin abuse inquiry 'will go ahead'A Government commitment to hold an inquiry into alleged child sex abuse in the Dublin archdiocese still stands, Taoiseach Bertie…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Government considers bird hunting ban after flu scareThe Department of the Environment may restrict or ban the hunting and capture of wild birds should the avian flu reach western…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Ahern gives pledge on press councilThe Defamation Bill, to reform existing legislation, is expected to be published by Christmas and to be before the Dáil in the…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
One third of candidates to be women by 2014Quota system: Fianna Fáil delegates have voted for the introduction of a quota system for women on key party structures.Mon Oct 24 2005 - 01:00
Haughey receives best wishesHaughey vote: A standing ovation greeted the reading of a motion to send best wishes to Charles Haughey.Mon Oct 24 2005 - 01:00
McDowell says IRA still 'illegal organisation'Dail Report: The IRA is an "illegal, treasonable organisation" and until it becomes a legal body, "membership of it and all …Fri Oct 21 2005 - 01:00
New Garda radio system plannedNegotiations for the renting of a new secure radio communications system for the Garda are expected to be concluded within weeks…Fri Oct 21 2005 - 01:00
Cullen considering driver drug-testingLegislation will probably be needed to provide for drug-testing of drivers involved in traffic accidents, Minister for Transport…Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
Estate services fees a rip-off, says HigginsLegislation may be introduced to regulate housing management companies, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said, after claims were made in…Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
Harney defends policy of using taxis to transfer patientsThe cost of taxis for the National Treatment Purchase Fund was under €4 for each patient treated, the Minister for Health told…Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
National audit of hospital MRSA bug to be publishedA national hygiene audit will be published at the end of this month and will give figures on the MRSA bug on a hospital-by-hospital…Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Briefcases for civil servants cost €20,000Briefcases supplied free to civil servants have cost the State an estimated €20,000Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Ahern envisages constitutional pathBeyond a certain point democratic self-determination can be achieved only by political and not violent means, Taoiseach Bertie…Tue Oct 18 2005 - 01:00
Minister rejects 'Slab' Murphy denialMinister for Justice Michael McDowell has rejected the statement by alleged IRA leader Thomas "Slab" Murphy that he had no connection…Mon Oct 17 2005 - 01:00
Union rejects talks on partnership dealMandate, the union which represents bar workers and staff in the retail trade, has decided against entering talks on a new social…Mon Oct 17 2005 - 01:00
Bonuses for civil servants itemisedDail report : Senior civil servants in the Department of Health got bonuses of up to €5,000 each for attending EU meetings during…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
Call for analysis of benefits of arts tax schemeA cost-benefit analysis should be carried out to prove once and for all the intrinsic benefit of the artists tax-exemption scheme…Fri Oct 14 2005 - 01:00
