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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PRSI exemptions for Gama criticisedGama Construction received 92 per cent of all PRSI exemptions between January and May of this year and 67 per cent of all exemptions…Thu Oct 13 2005 - 01:00
PPARs cost would cover children's medical cards - SFIt would cost €160 million to extend the medical card to children under 18, just €10 million more than the amount spent on the…Thu Oct 13 2005 - 01:00
Laws to control drinking are not ruled outMinister for Health Mary Harney has insisted that legislation restricting alcohol advertising will be introduced if the voluntary…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
Gregory condemns Ibec on ferries stanceA call was made for international trade-union campaigns to outlaw flags of convenience, as the Dáil debated the Irish Ferries…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
Minister rejects as 'political lie' €5m passport royalties claimThe Government has rejected as a "political lie" Fine Gael claims that the passport system would cost almost €5 million a year…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
Dail told of US reassurance over prisonersUS authorities reconfirmed last week that they would not transit prisoners through Irish territory without the express permission…Fri Oct 07 2005 - 01:00
Drink adverts decision 'corrupt'The Government's decision not to introduce legislation to control alcohol advertising was "shameful" and "deeply corrupt", it…Fri Oct 07 2005 - 01:00
Ahern admits overpayment in computer dealDail report: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has conceded that too much money was paid to consultants in the development of the controversial…Thu Oct 06 2005 - 01:00
Building industry under tax scrutinyAt least €16.5 million has been recouped this year in tax, penalties and interest from the construction industry which will form…Thu Oct 06 2005 - 01:00
Taoiseach defends €116m computer systemDail Report: The Government does not intend "dumping" the PPARS computer system, which Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said had cost €…Wed Oct 05 2005 - 01:00
Avian flu warning system in placeAn early warning system to prevent avian flu from entering Ireland has been introduced by the Department of Agriculture.Wed Oct 05 2005 - 01:00
Dempsey to propose mediators for Corrib gas disputeMinister for the Marine Noel Dempsey will have a list of possible mediators ready by the weekend for the two sides in the Corrib…Wed Oct 05 2005 - 01:00
'Spectacular' partial sun eclipse todayIt may feel like winter has arrived sooner than expected - but a dark cold feeling experienced this morning by most of the country…Mon Oct 03 2005 - 01:00
Cocaine seizures rise eight-foldThe quantity of amphetamines seized by gardaí has increased by 1,493 per cent in the past four years, while cocaine seizures …Sat Oct 01 2005 - 01:00
Care-home refunds face delays - HarneyPatients illegally charged for nursing-home care will not receive refunds until at least next year and legislation promised on…Fri Sept 30 2005 - 01:00
Shortage of women in ArmyWomen are not being recruited into the Army just to be "politically correct", Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea insisted in the…Fri Sept 30 2005 - 01:00
Taoiseach urges unionists to 'recognise new realities'It was important to move the peace process forward because it would be "unconscionable and unacceptable to fall back or to accept…Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
Taoiseach offers dialogue in Shell gas controversyTaoiseach Bertie Ahern would be "more than willing" to appoint a new mediator in the Shell gas pipeline controversy, if the five…Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
Putting a new gloss on Poland's former communist hubNowa Huta Letter: Ask anyone in Nowa Huta where Ronald Reagan Square is and you're unlikely to get a responseMon Aug 29 2005 - 01:00
Insecurity holds the key to why Poland still clings to its anniversariesLetter from Krakow: It seemed at first like a concert for tourists visiting Krakow's old town square, Rynek Glowny, said to …Mon Aug 15 2005 - 01:00
Men in high spirits as prison staff earn praiseThe court session was brief. The consultation with lawyers a little longer. And the time with family and friends emotional.Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
Children not getting to view Irish stories on RTÉ, committee toldChildren's programming on RTÉ television has just 6 per cent of home-produced content, a Dáil committee was toldThu Jul 14 2005 - 01:00
President hosts garden party to mark TwelfthPresident McAleese hosted her annual garden party at Áras an Úachtaráin to mark July 12th and the anniversary yesterday of the…Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Use of solitary in prisons 'a disgrace', says FG deputyThe usage of solitary confinement in Irish prisons has been described as a "a disgrace, an outrage against human rights and a…Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Dalkey rape allegations made against two gardaíDetectives are examining new rape allegations against a garda and a retired garda, made by the woman at the centre of the Dalkey…Mon Jul 11 2005 - 01:00
Nursing home charges reintroduced this weekNursing home charges will be reintroduced on Thursday, more than seven months after it emerged that the costs of care were being…Mon Jul 11 2005 - 01:00
Advertising body upholds complaint against 'quaint' housing developmentA complaint against an advertisement which described a Co Meath housing development as "quaint" and having a "tranquil setting…Wed Jul 06 2005 - 01:00
House adjourned after a sitting of 93 daysThe Dáil adjourned yesterday until September 28th, after sitting for 93 days since last SeptemberSat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Nine departments paid €15m in legal bills since 1998Legal costs for nine Government departments have totalled more than €15 million since 1998, excluding the costs of tribunals …Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Minister to release advice on health coverMinister for Health Mary Harney will make available the advice she received from an actuarial company against moving to health…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Co-operation urged in tackling drugsSome regional towns are in denial about their drugs problem, the Dáil was told.Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
O Cuiv on defensive over costs of language ActIf government departments like Social and Family Affairs had to spend "a few extra pence" to produce documents in Irish then "…Thu Jun 30 2005 - 01:00
