Cowen still sees role for Arafat in Middle East peace dialogueIreland sees the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mr Yasser Arafat, as the "indispensable partner for dialogue" in the…Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Bill to restrict tobacco marketing is passedLong awaited and much publicised, the legislation to "battle the tobacco epidemic" has passed all stages in the Dβil.Fri Dec 14 2001 - 00:00
Allegation of interference at IMMA 'mischievous'Suggestions that the Minister for Arts interfered in the selection of a director for the Irish Museum of Modern Art are "entirely…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Ahern to look at transport fundingThe Taoiseach has pledged to look at the funding of a transport service for disabled people, who began a protest outside Leinster…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
De Valera says no to funding seal sanctuaryFunding for the Irish Seal Sanctuary cannot be provided by the Department of Arts and Heritage because seals are not endangered…Thu Dec 13 2001 - 00:00
Human trafficking is new 'slave trade'Human trafficking is the "modern day slave trade" and the State has to take action to put its operators out of business and protect…Wed Dec 12 2001 - 00:00
Power stations waste $600m, FG claimsIrish power stations waste enough energy "to provide for the entire heating requirements of the country", it was claimed in the…Wed Dec 12 2001 - 00:00
Bar soon on drivers using phonesThe new penalty points system is not intended "just to put people off the road", the Dβil was told.Sat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
38 soldiers prescribed pills to fight the flabThirty-eight soldiers have been prescribed slimming pills in the past two years, as part of the Defence Forces' fight against…Sat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
Budget reflects 'radical social philosophy' - AhernThe Budget is "prudent", "caring and equitable" and in keeping with the Government's "radical social philosophy", the Taoiseach…Fri Dec 07 2001 - 00:00
Ahern wonders why some CIE land is not soldThe Taoiseach has often wondered why Iarnr≤d ╔ireann does not sell some of its land, he told the Dβil.Fri Dec 07 2001 - 00:00
'No change' planned in automatic citizenship for refugees' childrenNo changes are planned in citizenship laws which give automatic citizenship rights to the children of refugees and asylum-seekers…Thu Dec 06 2001 - 00:00
Labour says money taken illegally from insurance fundThe Labour Party has accused the Minister for Finance of illegally taking money from the social insurance fundThu Dec 06 2001 - 00:00
Taoiseach dismisses objections to abortion debate being cut shortThe Government had done its "very best" to put the best possible Bill on abortion before the public, the Taoiseach insisted yesterday…Thu Dec 06 2001 - 00:00
Labour says abortion legislation is being 'steamrolled' throughThe Government might be under pressure to rush the abortion referendum legislation through the Dβil before the Hierarchy meets…Wed Dec 05 2001 - 00:00
Higgins suspended after row over killing of prisonersA former Government minister was suspended from the Dβil after repeated attempts to raise the killings of prisoners in Afghan…Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
Opposition condemns delay on medical cardsThe Government came in for strong criticism in the House yesterday over its decision to delay increases in medical card eligibility…Fri Nov 30 2001 - 00:00
McCreevy 'certain' prosecutions for tax evasion will increaseThe Minister for Finance is certain that prosecutions for tax evasion will increase in future years.Thu Nov 29 2001 - 00:00
Ahern insists Commission was approached on Aer Lingus crisisThe Taoiseach again insisted that the Government made a case to the EU Commission about investing equity in Aer Lingus.Thu Nov 29 2001 - 00:00
O'Malley and O Caolain clash on extradition BillFormer Progressive Democrats leader Mr Dessie O'Malley and Sinn FΘin TD Mr Caoimhgh∅n ╙ Caolβin clashed in the Dβil over legislation…Sat Nov 24 2001 - 00:00
Gildea says Owen abused powersThere was uproar in the House when Independent Donegal South West TD Mr Tom Gildea said former Minister for Justice, Mrs Nora…Thu Nov 22 2001 - 00:00
Ahern and Quinn clash over abortion issueThere was a sharp exchange between the Taoiseach and the Labour leader, Mr Ruair∅ Quinn, over the handling of legislation on …Thu Nov 22 2001 - 00:00
Call for inquiry into Garda conduct 'in conflict with law'An opposition call for a tribunal of inquiry into alleged misconduct by garda∅ in Co Donegal is "in conflict with the law", the…Wed Nov 21 2001 - 00:00
Harney concerned over work permit numbersThe Tβnaiste has expressed concern about a continuing increase in the number of applications for work permits despite the economic…Wed Nov 21 2001 - 00:00
Ahern defends care of asylum-seekersThe Taoiseach has disputed the conclusions of a report by the Irish Refugee Council on the treatment of asylum-seekers and their…Fri Nov 16 2001 - 00:00
Labour TD suspended for Irish Sugar questionsA Labour party deputy was suspended from the Dβil yesterday when he tried to raise the sugar beet crisisThu Nov 15 2001 - 00:00
Minister defends regime for republican prisonersRepublican prisoners in Castlerea prison, Co Roscommon, are not in "some kind of a holiday camp", the Minister for Justice, Mr…Wed Nov 14 2001 - 00:00
Decision expected today on future of sugar company workersThe row between the Irish Farmers' Association and Irish Sugar has intensified over the price offered to farmers for sugar beet…Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
Man dies after stabbing in TallaghtGarda∅ have launched investigations into three separate incidents over the weekend in which one man died and two others were …Mon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
No conflict on economy, says HarneyThere is no divergence of opinion between the Taoiseach and the Tβnaiste about the economy, Ms Harney has told the Dβil.Fri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
Lenihan claims the Irish are hypocritical about abortionThere is a "central, defining hypocrisy" in the Irish mind about abortion, according to a Government backbencherFri Nov 09 2001 - 00:00
Ceann Comhairle suspends Broughan in row over Harney's response to unemployment in DublinA Dublin TD was suspended from the Dβil in a row over the Government's economic policy and unemployment in the north and west…Fri Oct 26 2001 - 01:00
Banks, like shops, cannot be ordered to keep branches open, says McCreevyBanks cannot be ordered to stay open to provide services to communities in the same way that shops cannot be ordered to remain…Thu Oct 25 2001 - 01:00
Dail calls for international pressure against MOX plantPolitical pressure at national and international level along with people power was what would close Sellafield, the Dβil was …Thu Oct 25 2001 - 01:00
O'Rourke accused of Aer Lingus asset-strip planUp to 35 per cent of Aer Lingus is for sale while the Government will retain a majority holding in the company, the Minister …Wed Oct 24 2001 - 01:00
Abortion referendum will go ahead - AhernThere will be an abortion referendum, the Taoiseach has insisted in the DβilFri Oct 19 2001 - 01:00
Minister admits delay in getting motorists to abandon carsGetting motorists out of their cars and onto public transport is taking much longer than anticipated, the Dβil was told.Thu Oct 18 2001 - 01:00
Cowen says FG 'looking foolish' on forumFine Gael is looking foolish and "it's time you copped yourselves on", the Minister for Foreign Affairs told the Opposition party…Wed Oct 17 2001 - 01:00
Poll fund limit goes to £3mLegislation which increases election spending limits from £1 million to £3 million at the next general election was passed in…Wed Oct 17 2001 - 01:00
Cowen warning to UUP on policing reformsPartnership government "is not there at the whim or favour of the Unionist party leadership", the Minister for Foreign Affairs…Mon Oct 15 2001 - 01:00
Difficult times ahead - McCreevyContinued heavy investment is needed in health, education and social welfare, the Minister for Finance told the ardfheisMon Oct 15 2001 - 01:00
Haughey got his Charvet shirts in diplomatic packagesCharvet shirts for Mr Charles Haughey, arrived through the diplomatic black box system, even when he was in Opposition, the Moriarty…Sat Oct 13 2001 - 01:00
Haughey opened up to former adviserCharles Haughey had "opened up his heart" to his former private secretary and special adviser, she told the Moriarty Tribunal…Sat Oct 13 2001 - 01:00
Government is accused on social inequalityBudget policy would have to change to stop the "alarming" growth of inequality, the Dβil was toldFri Oct 12 2001 - 01:00
Sanctions against euro 'profiteers' urgedThe Government has been challenged to introduce effective sanctions against businesses that "profiteer" during the changeover…Thu Oct 11 2001 - 01:00
Employers still seek work permitsWork permits for economic migrants have been issued on a "fire brigade basis" because the Republic's economic transformation …Thu Oct 11 2001 - 01:00
No evidence four arrested were involved in US attacks - AhernThere are indications that four non-nationals arrested yesterday under the Offences Against the State Act might be connected …Wed Oct 10 2001 - 01:00
Mountjoy's era as largest prison endsMountjoy Prison in Dublin has been overtaken as the State's largest penal institution by Cloverhill remand centre to the west…Tue Oct 09 2001 - 01:00
Anti-war protesters gather outside US embassyAbout 100 demonstrators circled the front gates of the US embassy carrying placards with the slogans "Stop Bush's war," "No bombing…Tue Oct 09 2001 - 01:00
Major changes on way in prison serviceMajor institutional and cultural change is planned for the prison service in a four-year strategy document which is to be launched…Mon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
