Noonan expects economic growth this yearTHERE WAS now a broad consensus that the economy would return to growth this year, Minister for Finance Michael Noonan told the…Wed May 25 2011 - 01:00
Many more road injuries than reported, says HSEMORE THAN three times as many people are seriously injured in road traffic collisions than has been reported to date, a study…Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
TDs from Dublin South East recall a friend and mentorTDS FROM Dublin South East, which Dr FitzGerald represented in the Dáil, joined in the tributes.Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
SF praises work on social issuesSINN FÉIN leader Gerry Adams praised Dr FitzGerald’s work to advance social legislation, while acknowledging that the party disagreed…Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
Ross says taboo issues were tackledINDEPENDENT TD Shane Ross praised Dr FitzGerald’s contribution to the creation of a pluralist Ireland.Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
Kenny firm on bank CEO salariesTHE GOVERNMENT would need to see “an exceptionally compelling case’’ for any bank to breach the €500,000 pay ceiling for chief…Thu May 19 2011 - 01:00
Coalition to consider bail law reform proposalPROPOSALS TO reform the bail laws would be considered by the Government in a few weeks, Minister for Justice Alan Shatter said…Thu May 19 2011 - 01:00
We would suffer under EU common tax proposal, says FlanaganNEW PROVISIONS in the Lisbon Treaty on a common consolidated corporate tax base would disproportionately lead to winners and …Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00
Minister defends plan for flat-rate utility chargeMINISTER FOR the Environment Phil Hogan defended his proposal to introduce a flat-rate “interim household utility charge’’ next…Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00
Kenny urges action on taxi industryTHE TERMS of reference of the commission reviewing the taxi industry were expected to be available within the next three weeks…Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00
Monarch's message is crucial, says AdamsSINN FÉIN: THE FUTURE relationship between Ireland and Britain would be influenced by what Queen Elizabeth had to say during…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
Obama visit to O'Connell memorial 'would be significant', says MinisterHOPES HAVE been expressed that US president Barack Obama would visit the Daniel O’Connell memorial in Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
Minister plans to celebrate literature at bankTHE GOVERNMENT’S request to the Bank of Ireland to hand over its historic branch in Dublin’s College Green for use as a major…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
Bord Gáis prices to be reviewed in summerA DETAILED annual review of the Bord Gáis energy tariff would be undertaken this summer, Minister for Energy and Natural Resources…Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Negativity not nearly enough to get by, Noonan warns OppositionDÁIL SKETCH: Opposition criticism regarding the jobs initiative exasperated the Minister for FinanceFri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Shatter introduces visa waiver schemeMINISTER FOR Justice Alan Shatter has introduced a visa waiver scheme where visitors with a valid permit for the UK will not …Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00
Reparations for Magdalene women being consideredTHE DEPARTMENT of Justice was considering proposals for a reparation scheme for the Justice for Magdalenes group, Taoiseach Enda…Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00
Kenny rules out income tax increasesTAOISEACH Enda Kenny ruled out income tax increases. “In respect of the income tax position, let me be quite clearWed May 11 2011 - 01:00
O'Dea says Government plan for jobs 'rather minimalist'THE GOVERNMENT’S jobs initiative was described as “rather minimalist” by Fianna Fáil spokesman Willie O’Dea.Wed May 11 2011 - 01:00
Martin regrets FF donations 'abuses'FIANNA FÁIL had “some unedifying and, frankly, unacceptable abuses’’ relating to fundraising and donations, party leader Micheál…Wed May 11 2011 - 01:00
Creighton praises European relationshipTHE VOICES of our MEPs have never been stronger, Minister of Sate for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton has said in the Dáil…Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Martin evokes ethos of Lemass eraTHE ETHOS of former taoiseach Seán Lemass was evoked by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin in his contribution to the European…Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Suicide statistics 'brushed under the carpet'ONE PERSON attempted to take his or her life or inflict self-harm every nine minutes in Ireland, Denis Naughten (FG) told the…Fri May 06 2011 - 01:00
Rabbitte says Government would consider including Nama under information ActTHE GOVERNMENT would consider including Nama under the remit of the Freedom of Information Act, Minister for Communications, …Fri May 06 2011 - 01:00
Minister to review findings of wage mechanisms reportMINISTER FOR Enterprise Richard Bruton said he had received the report on statutory wage-setting mechanisms.Fri May 06 2011 - 01:00
Sharp words in Dáil over bin LadenTHE TAOISEACH denied a claim by Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins that he was involved in “sycophantic congratulation” following…Thu May 05 2011 - 01:00
Kenny denies U-turns on selling of State assetsTAOISEACH Enda Kenny denied the Government was performing “U-turns or pirouettes” on selling State assets.Thu May 05 2011 - 01:00
Post-wedding love lingers in the air but Higgins still rebuffs Enda's advancesDÁIL SKETCH: CUPID LED to a brief show of unity and harmony in the Dáil yesterday.Wed May 04 2011 - 01:00
Jobs initiative not overnight solution, says TaoiseachTAOISEACH Enda Kenny warned that next Tuesday’s Government jobs initiative would not immediately solve the State’s unemployment…Wed May 04 2011 - 01:00
Battle lines being drawn for next electionTHE FALLOUT from the Seanad elections is already influencing the battle lines in some constituencies for the next general election…Tue May 03 2011 - 01:00
A big advance in fight on terrorism, says TaoiseachIRISH REACTION: THE REMOVAL of bin Laden’s ability to plot heinous acts was a major achievement in the effort to rid the world…Tue May 03 2011 - 01:00
Faith allowed John Paul do remarkable things, says MartinARCHBISHOP'S HOMILY: THE FAITH of Pope John Paul II had allowed him to “achieve remarkable things in remarkable times”, Archbishop…Mon May 02 2011 - 01:00
Crowley likely FF presidential candidateSOUTH MEP Brian Crowley is emerging as Fianna Fáil’s most likely candidate in next October’s presidential election, according…Mon May 02 2011 - 01:00
Ministerial perk of Merc with Garda driver endsTHE MINISTERIAL Mercedes, which changed for voters over the years from being a sign of local status to one of excess, will cease…Mon May 02 2011 - 01:00
Fine Gael and Labour win majority of seats in five vocational panelsTHE COALITION parties won a majority in the counts for the 43 seats in the five Seanad vocational panels which were completed…Sat Apr 30 2011 - 01:00
SF woman (22) is youngest ever SenatorCOMMERCIAL PANEL: SINN FÉIN’S Kathryn Reilly (22) from Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan, is understood to be the youngest candidate …Sat Apr 30 2011 - 01:00
New TD launches anti-waffle campaign in maiden heckleDÁIL SKETCH: FINE GAEL’S Ray Butler made his maiden heckle in the Dáil yesterday.Fri Apr 22 2011 - 01:00
Economic growth to determine overseas aidTHE SCALE of the State’s economic growth would determine if Ireland could meet its commitment to provide 0Fri Apr 22 2011 - 01:00
Serious shortage of midwives in Dublin - SFTHERE WAS about a 30 per cent shortage of midwives in Dublin’s maternity hospitals, Sinn Féin’s Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin told the…Fri Apr 22 2011 - 01:00
Government would consider selling its stake in Aer Lingus, says MinisterTHE GOVERNMENT would consider the McCarthy report’s recommendation to dispose of its Aer Lingus shareholding in the context of…Thu Apr 21 2011 - 01:00
Noonan says Nyberg does not prejudice pending casesA UNIT in the Department of Finance would have a “hands-on’’ approach in restructuring the banks, Minister for Finance Michael…Thu Apr 21 2011 - 01:00
Report damning of regulator and Central Bank, says LenihanTHE NYBERG report was damning of the Financial Regulator and the Central Bank, Fianna Fáil finance spokesman Brian Lenihan said…Thu Apr 21 2011 - 01:00
Meeting with Cameron not a 'diplomatic onslaught'THE TAOISEACH said his meeting with the British prime minister on Monday was not “a major diplomatic onslaught”.Wed Apr 20 2011 - 01:00
Drilling should be left to oil industry - RabbitteTHERE WAS a “developing myth” that Ireland had vast discoveries of oil and gas off its shores, Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte…Wed Apr 20 2011 - 01:00
Community action central to tackling suicide, says FGWATERFORD FINE Gael TD Paudie Coffey revealed that the “loss of six good friends to suicide’’ had spurred his involvement in …Fri Apr 15 2011 - 01:00
SF warns wages of 240,000 may be hitTHE HEADS of legislation reversing the cut in the minimum wage would be published before the end of next month, Tánaiste Eamon…Fri Apr 15 2011 - 01:00
Taoiseach cautions on public sector payTHERE WILL be further public sector pay cuts if the Croke Park agreement is not fully implemented with greater speed, Taoiseach…Thu Apr 14 2011 - 01:00
Bailout a 'flawed plan' forced on Irish peopleTHE EU-IMF bailout was a “flawed plan’’ forced on the Irish people, Pádraig MacLochlainn (SF) told the Dáil.Thu Apr 14 2011 - 01:00
Adams accuses Kenny of U-turns over bailoutTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny indicated that the Government would introduce legislation to reverse the cut in the minimum wage.Thu Apr 14 2011 - 01:00
Involve NI in planning celebration, says MartinFIANNA FÁIL leader Micheál Martin has suggested including Northern members in the Government’s proposed consultation group to…Wed Apr 13 2011 - 01:00
