Fine Gael calls for tough measures to combat crimeDÁIL REPORT: TOUGH NEW measures to combat crime were suggested by Fine Gael justice spokesman Charlie Flanagan.Wed Mar 05 2008 - 00:00
Policing deal 'will enable' queen's visitA VISIT to the Republic by Queen Elizabeth will be possible when the policing issue is dealt with in the North, the Taoiseach…Wed Mar 05 2008 - 00:00
Call for speedier cancer treatmentMEMBERS OF the public should have the same access to cancer treatment as senior politicians, Labour leader Eamon Gilmore said…Wed Mar 05 2008 - 00:00
No mention of Mahon, but put upon Cowen appears disturbedDÁIL SKETCH: IT WAS the Tánaiste's third successive day in the political crucible of the Taoiseach's usual seat in the Dáil …Fri Feb 29 2008 - 00:00
Greater student involvement in community activities urged by FF TDTHIRD-LEVEL education should encourage involvement in community activities, Dara Calleary (FF, Mayo) suggested.Fri Feb 29 2008 - 00:00
Call for more housing for studentsTHE REPUBLIC had probably the lowest provision of dedicated accommodation for third-level students in northern Europe, Labour…Thu Feb 28 2008 - 00:00
Rate of population growth 'unprecedented'THE REPUBLIC'S population increased by about 1Thu Feb 28 2008 - 00:00
Cancer cases report to be published soon - CowenREPORTS ON the cancer misdiagnosis cases in Portlaoise hospital will be published "as quickly as possible", Tánaiste Brian Cowen…Thu Feb 28 2008 - 00:00
Ryan to publish broadband roll-out documentMINISTER FOR Communications Eamon Ryan is to publish a discussion document on the roll-out of broadband.Wed Feb 27 2008 - 00:00
Kenny claims Tánaiste is 'accomplice to deceit' coming from tribunalFINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny claimed the Tánaiste's replies to his Dáil questions made him the Taoiseach's accomplice at the Mahon…Wed Feb 27 2008 - 00:00
Dempsey appeals for deal to avert air strikeMinister for Transport Noel Dempsey appealed for a settlement in the threatened air traffic controllers' strike.Fri Feb 22 2008 - 00:00
Livestock imports from NI to be traced and tested for bluetongueLive cattle and sheep imported from Northern Ireland since last month, other than those for slaughter, are to be traced and tested…Fri Feb 22 2008 - 00:00
Hanafin seeks advice on poetMinister for Education Mary Hanafin said she was looking forward to receiving advice from the National Council for Curriculum…Thu Feb 21 2008 - 00:00
Ahern to raise laptop theft with data agencyDail Report: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is to raise the theft in New York of the laptop containing personal details of Irish blood…Thu Feb 21 2008 - 00:00
Ahern says cost of advisers reducedThe bill for special advisers is less under the current Government, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern saidWed Feb 20 2008 - 00:00
Bill will regulate employment agency sector, says KelleherLegislation is being prepared to regulate the employment agency sector, Minister of State for Labour Affairs Billy Kelleher has…Wed Feb 20 2008 - 00:00
Labour leader urges Government again to introduce ethics lawLabour leader Eamon Gilmore renewed his pressure on the Government to introduce ethics legislation in the Dáil.Fri Feb 15 2008 - 00:00
Not so much a Valentine's Day massacre, more a series of skirmishesDáil Sketch: There was no attempted St Valentine's Day massacre in the Dáil yesterday, despite the occasion that was in it…Fri Feb 15 2008 - 00:00
Minister defends use of methadone for addictsThere was no evidence to support the claim that methadone was leading to more deaths than heroin, Minister of State for Drugs…Fri Feb 15 2008 - 00:00
Martin smug in reply to job scheme issue - DeasyFine Gael TD John Deasy accused Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin of being "smug, smarmy and arrogant…Thu Feb 14 2008 - 00:00
Number of staff drafting legislation especially lowThe number of staff drafting Government legislation was at its lowest level in several years, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said.Wed Feb 13 2008 - 00:00
Hanafin claims 'complete transformation' for special needsMinister for Education Mary Hanafin conceded that the State had not done enough over a long time for autistic children.Wed Feb 13 2008 - 00:00
Defiant Ahern denies 'trying to hide something'Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said that he had not misled the Dáil relating to his dealings with the Mahon tribunal and the Revenue …Wed Feb 13 2008 - 00:00
Cancer error women 'contracted MRSA'Some of the women who were victims of the cancer misdiagnosis at Portlaoise hospital had contracted MRSA, Labour health spokeswoman…Fri Feb 08 2008 - 00:00
Binge drinking blamed on below-cost sellingMeath West Fine Gael TD Damien English claimed that below-cost selling was encouraging the promotion of alcohol.Fri Feb 08 2008 - 00:00
Government to set up committee to oversee national skills strategyThe Government is to establish an interdepartmental committee shortly to pave the way for the upskilling of an estimated 500,…Fri Feb 08 2008 - 00:00
Bill aims to outlaw sex with trafficking victimsUsing the sexual services of a victim of human trafficking is to be criminalised.Fri Feb 08 2008 - 00:00
US election puts status of Irish immigrants on hold, says AhernTaoiseach Bertie Ahern said it was unlikely that the situation relating to the undocumented Irish in the United States would …Thu Feb 07 2008 - 00:00
Misdiagnosis of cancer cases report on wayThe report on the cancer misdiagnosis cases in Portlaoise hospital is expected to be published at the end of this month, Taoiseach…Thu Feb 07 2008 - 00:00
Talks on new pay deal to intensify - AhernDiscussions on a new national pay deal will intensify next month, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil.Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Cystic fibrosis services 'disgraceful'There were no specialist units, no isolation beds or en-suites for cystic fibrosis sufferers, Fine Gael health spokesman Dr James…Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Ahern defends handling of economic downturnFine Gael leader Enda Kenny's criticism of the Government's handling of the economy drew a sharp response from the Taoiseach.Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Ring eyes seat in European electionsMayo TD Michael Ring has confirmed that he is considering seeking a party nomination to run in the North-West constituency in…Mon Feb 04 2008 - 00:00
Shortall highlights local representation disparitiesLabour TD for Dublin North West Róisín Shortall has called on Minister for the Environment John Gormley to address the "huge …Mon Feb 04 2008 - 00:00
Cowen may introduce ethics BillTánaiste Brian Cowen said an ethics Bill agreed between his predecessor Michael McDowell and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern could be …Fri Feb 01 2008 - 00:00
Harney admits cystic fibrosis facilities poorMinister for Health Mary Harney has acknowledged that the facilities put in place for cystic fibrosis sufferers were not what…Fri Feb 01 2008 - 00:00
'Sinister attack' on integrity of tribunal criticisedFine Gael leader Enda Kenny accused Fianna Fáil of mounting "a sinister and orchestrated attack on the integrity of the Mahon…Thu Jan 31 2008 - 00:00
Taoiseach in U-turn on Revenue decisionIn a U-turn, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday told the Dáil he would not have to wait until the end of the Mahon tribunal before…Thu Jan 31 2008 - 00:00
Body to assess compulsory registration of votersAn Oireachtas committee is to consider compulsory voter-registration in a report it is compiling for the Dáil.Thu Jan 24 2008 - 00:00
Strict limits on election spend urgedStrict spending limits should be imposed on candidates contesting next year's local government elections, Labour leader Eamon…Wed Jan 23 2008 - 00:00
O'Rourke wants layman's guide to Lisbon treatyFianna Fáil backbencher Mary O'Rourke has urged the Government to name the date for the Lisbon Treaty referendumWed Jan 23 2008 - 00:00
McKenna says Greens should stay in CoalitionFormer MEP Patricia McKenna said Green Party ministers should remain in Government, despite its failure to secure a two-thirds…Mon Jan 21 2008 - 00:00
Adams claims treaty a bad dealSinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has called for a "robust, energetic and vigorous campaign" against the Lisbon Treaty.Mon Jan 21 2008 - 00:00
McGrath secured hospital funds by backing HarneyA multi-million euro package for a hospital in his Dublin North Central constituency was the price of Independent TD Finian McGrath…Mon Dec 31 2007 - 00:00
Former TD, senator Kit Ahern diesKit Ahern, who has died aged 92, was a prominent Kerry Fianna Fáil senator and TD who later defected to the Progressive Democrats…Fri Dec 28 2007 - 00:00
Ryan highlights potential of waves and tides for powerThe Government is giving priority to investment in research technology development and innovation in ocean energy, Minister for…Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
Minister defends decision not to grant prospecting licencesMinister for Energy Eamon Ryan said his decision not to grant prospecting licences to two companies which would have allowed …Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
We lead way on light bulb ban - GormleyUsing light bulbs to heat houses was very inefficient, Minister for the Environment John Gormley has said.Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
Harney defends private hospital schemeThe hospital co-location initiative was designed to release capacity for public patients and to deliver new public acute beds…Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
Gormley accused of 'huffing and puffing'Minister for the Environment John Gormley was accused of "huffing and puffing" on the proposed Poolbeg incinerator in his Dublin…Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
