Taoiseach willing to meet DoyleThe Taoiseach has said he is willing meet rape victim Fiona Doyle.Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Kenny responds to rape caseThe Fiona Doyle rape case has filled the nation with revulsion, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said.Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
Howlin deflects as Martin fails to get clear answerDáil sketch: There was no evidence on the Cabinet benches yesterday of the green EU presidency ties sported recently by Ministers…Fri Jan 18 2013 - 00:00
Coalition 'aware' of pressure on familiesMinister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has insisted the Government is acutely aware of the economic pressure…Fri Jan 18 2013 - 00:00
No link with meat firms, says CoveneyMinister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has said he is not aware of any company involvement in the contamination of burgersThu Jan 17 2013 - 00:00
Smoking greatest danger to public health, says ReillyTobacco consumption is the greatest threat to public health that Ireland faces, Minister for Health Dr James Reilly has saidThu Jan 17 2013 - 00:00
Any 'inappropriate' links will be highlightedAny companies involved in the production of beef burgers containing horse meat will be named, Minister for Agriculture Simon …Wed Jan 16 2013 - 00:00
Minister to decide on Moore Street siteA decision on a proposed museum on the Moore Street site in Dublin associated with the 1916 Rising will be made when an environmental…Tue Jan 15 2013 - 00:00
Call for Reilly to clarify McNeice roleFianna Fáil has called on Minister for Health James Reilly to clarify his involvement in the multimillion euro pension deal for…Tue Jan 15 2013 - 00:00
Smithfield: Two fairs a yearDublin City Council agreed last night to limit the number of Smithfield horse fairs to two a year, in March and September.Tue Jan 15 2013 - 00:00
Pro-choice figures accused of seeking broad abortion lawANTI-ABORTION LOBBY: Anti-abortion campaigner Caroline Simons has suggested that some X case legislation supporters favoured…Fri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
Legislating for X case 'not necessary' to ensure life-saving treatment for motherLegislating for the X case will allow for the direct and intentional killing of the baby in the womb, Catholic Bishop of Elphin…Fri Jan 11 2013 - 00:00
Concerns over doctors unfounded, says BinchyTrinity College professor William Binchy has dismissed claims that doctors will remain legally vulnerable without abortion legislation…Thu Jan 10 2013 - 00:00
Cut-off date 'should not be included' in legislationThere should be no cut-off date for a termination where the mother’s life was in danger, Ciara Staunton of NUI Galway’s school…Thu Jan 10 2013 - 00:00
Binchy warns on liberal abortion lawProf William Binchy, of Trinity College Dublin, has warned against a liberal abortion regime at the Oireachtas health committee…Wed Jan 09 2013 - 00:00
Legal clarity sought on issueMedical council: It was in the public interest that doctors had legal clarity when making clinical decisions on terminations…Wed Jan 09 2013 - 00:00
Sharp exchanges between Crown and Casey at debateThere were sharp exchanges between Senator John Crown and psychiatrist Patricia Casey on the implications of introducing abortion…Wed Jan 09 2013 - 00:00
Angry electorate unlikely to look kindly on SeanadQ Will next year mark the beginning of the end for Upper House?Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Oireachtas committee to report to Rabbitte on abuse of social mediaAn Oireachtas committee is to investigate abuses of social media and make a report to Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte…Fri Dec 28 2012 - 00:00
Much-loved poet and critic dies aged 58Tributes have been paid to the poet Dennis O’Driscoll, who died suddenly aged 58 on Christmas Eve.Thu Dec 27 2012 - 00:00
SF provokes anger with claim of Reilly 'corruption'A claim by Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald that Minister for Health James Reilly acted corruptly in the allocation …Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00
Families of people with special needs live in fear and frustration - MartinThe families of people with special needs are experiencing fear and frustration, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has claimed…Fri Dec 21 2012 - 00:00
Call on McDonald to repeat claimMinister for Health James Reilly has challenged Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald to repeat allegations of corruption…Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Guillotine working overtime as TDs head into recessDáil Sketch: The Government’s guillotine has been much used in the Dáil this week in the run-up to today’s adjournment for the…Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00
Dáil passes property tax legislationThe controversial property tax legislation passed all stages in the Dáil late last night by a comfortable majority amid bitter…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
BoI rate decision 'commercial'The decision by the Bank of Ireland to increase interest rates on credit cards by up to 4 per cent was a commercial one, Taoiseach…Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
Ross says IMF shocked at new cutsServices cannot be cut beyond a certain point, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said.Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
A kind of hush as backbenchers make their absence feltDáil Sketch: Apart from turning up to vote, backbenchers were thin on the ground in the Dáil yesterday.Wed Dec 19 2012 - 00:00
'Dismissive' view of suicide risk criticisedDáil report: Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has rejected suggestions that women might use the threat of suicide as…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Lack of free vote 'would weaken decision' on abortion, says FG TDDebate: Fine Gael backbencher Eoghan Murphy has called for a free Dáil vote on any Government proposals on abortion.Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Tributes paid to Ó Sé's 'great contribution'Former Kerry footballer Páidí Ó Sé will be buried in his native Ventry in the west Kerry Gaeltacht tomorrow.Mon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Gilmore says State seeking full Finucane inquiryThe Government will continue to seek a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said.Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
All eyes on Labour backbenchers ahead of Social Welfare Bill voteAll eyes will be on Labour Party backbenchers in the Dáil today during critical votes on the controversial Social Welfare Bill…Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
FF claims property tax is 'unfair'The Government has been accused of ignoring a "fundamental canon of taxation law" in its property tax proposals.Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Gilmore renews Finucane inquiry callThe Government has renewed its call for a public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane following the publication…Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Dáil halted in penalty points rowThe Dáil was suspended twice this morning after Sinn Féin TD Padraig MacLochlainn repeatedly refused to leave the chamber in…Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Taoiseach insists budget shows courageTaoiseach Enda Kenny defended the budget as Sinn Féin moved a motion of no confidence in the Government.Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Government wins welfare voteThe Government had a comfortable 87 to 52 majority in the first vote on the controversial Social Welfare Bill, which gives effect…Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Dail adjourned in Adams rowThe Dáil was adjourned this afternoon following heated exchanges between Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams…Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
UN move a chance to make human rights central to development debate - HigginsIreland’s recent election to the United Nations Human Rights Council provides a significant opportunity for a meaningful international…Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Opposition seeks to turn screw on twitchy LabourSKETCH: It was the morning after the budget and nerves were frayed.Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Driver licence to cost €55 next yearThe cost of a 10-year driver licence will rise to €55 from next January, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has said.Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Care centre site choices 'not political'Dáil report: The Taoiseach has said the Fianna Fáil leader is making “a mountain out of a molehill” in challenging the Government…Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Labour's Broughan slams BudgetUnless the Government changes social welfare cuts Budget 2013 will be remembered as a “day of shame and infamy” for the Labour…Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Rabbitte strongly defends BudgetMinister for Communication Pat Rabbitte has staunchly defended the measures taken in the Budget during sharp and heated exchanges…Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Budget 'a challenging but positive step'Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said today’s budget will be “a challenging but positive step” on a continuing path to economic recovery…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
Shortall takes aim at GilmoreFormer minister of state Roisín Shortall has accused senior Ministers, civil servants and advisors of having a personal vested…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
Government wants Nama to provide as much social housing 'as possible'The Government wants the National Asset Management Agency to provide as many houses as possible for those seeking accommodation…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
Reilly has Quinn's support - KennyThe Taoiseach has insisted that Minister for Health James Reilly has the support of the Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn.Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Burton seems to rule out tax or means test on paymentMinister for Social Protection Joan Burton appears to have ruled out taxing or means-testing child benefit in the budget.Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
