McDowell had no 'hand, act or part' in arrestMinister for Justice Michael McDowell strongly denied that he was involved in the arrest of a journalist over the leaking of …Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
Minister insists he did not criticise judiciaryMinister for Justice Michael McDowell insisted last night that he had never criticised the judiciaryThu Feb 22 2007 - 00:00
Call for laws giving rights to same-sex couplesThe Government was rebuked by a number of backbenchers for failing to introduce legislation giving legal recognition and rights…Thu Feb 22 2007 - 00:00
Ahern admits rise in tribunal feesTaoiseach Bertie Ahern conceded that the Government had increased legal fees and staff levels at tribunals some years ago.Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Beaumont's A&E unit in 'appalling' state - KennyTaoiseach Bertie Ahern was challenged to accompany Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny on his visit to Beaumont Hospital in north Dublin…Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Minister says theatre design jury establishedA jury has been established to select the winning design for the new national theatre, Minister for Arts John O'Donoghue told…Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
Minister claims tourism 'landmark'Minister for Tourism John O'Donoghue claimed last year represented a "landmark" for tourism figures.Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
No interference with tribunals - BrennanThe Government will not interfere with the work of the various tribunals, Minister for Social and Family Affairs Séamus Brennan…Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
Corruption still possible - GreensGreen Party leader Trevor Sargent said the word "surprise" had characterised the Taoiseach's remarks.Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
Devastating abuse of public trust - KennyFine Gael leader Enda Kenny challenged the Taoiseach's positive references to Charles Haughey's legacy.Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
Ahern rules out referendum before EasterTaoiseach Bertie Ahern ruled out holding the Government's proposed referendum on children's rights before Easter.Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
FG Bill to require biofuel blend in vehiclesFine Gael moved a Bill, in Private Member's time, requiring a biofuel blend for all petrol and diesel vehicles.Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Ahern denies drugs in every villageA claim by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny that there is widespread use of illegal drugs throughout the State was rejected by Taoiseach…Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Easter report on civic partnershipParticipation by Irish people in voluntary organisations has been declining since the 1950s, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the …Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Policy over deaths in Cuba a 'fudge'Independent TD Finian McGrath criticised the Government's foreign policy on Cuba.Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
Create secretariat to assist peace plan - TDMinister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern welcomed a suggestion by Labour spokesman Michael D Higgins that a secretariat be established…Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
Opposition thrusts keep Tánaiste on defensiveDáil Sketch: Bertie Ahern was in Clare yesterday, officially opening the "Cliffs of Moher Experience".Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
Cowen rejects call to publish cost studies of major projectsMinister for Finance Brian Cowen rejected a demand by Paul McGrath (FG, Westmeath) that the cost-benefit analyses of major State…Thu Feb 08 2007 - 00:00
Insulation is up to local bodies - AhernImplementation of minimum housing insulation standards was a matter for local authorities, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said.Thu Feb 08 2007 - 00:00
Cowen defends transfer of State agenciesFewer than one in 10 specialists is volunteering to move in the Government's decentralisation of State agencies, Fine Gael finance…Thu Feb 08 2007 - 00:00
Taoiseach rejects poll day referendumTaoiseach Bertie Ahern is against holding the Government's proposed referendum on children's rights on the same day as the general…Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Harney criticises 'ludicrous' consultant practicesConsultant practices were sharply criticised by Minister for Health Mary Harney during a health debate.Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Ahern refuses questions on signing of blank chequesTaoiseach Bertie Ahern said he would not answer any more questions on his signing of blank cheques as Fianna Fáil treasurer when…Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
No commitment on Moriarty debateTánaiste Michael McDowell refused to commit the Government to agreeing to a question-and-answer session when the House debates…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
Prisoner's keep costs more than Minister's salaryKeeping a prisoner in Portlaoise prison is now costing more than a ministerial salary, Labour's justice spokesman Brendan Howlin…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
Referendum before election 'if possible'The Government will hold its proposed constitutional referendum on children's rights before the general election "if possible…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
Harney urged to improve cancer servicesThere were developments in the treatment of cancer, Minister for Health Mary Harney told the HouseThu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Law to prevent repeat of Irish Ferries dealLegislation to avoid a repeat of what happened in the Irish Ferries' redundancy deal will be passed before the general election…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Report on child referendum dueMinister of State for Children Brian Lenihan will report to the Government next week on talks he is having relating to the proposed…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Taoiseach rules out Killeen having to quitTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has said there is no need for Minister of State Tony Killeen to resign because of the controversy surrounding…Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
Green Party outlines health policyFree medical cards for children under six would be provided by the Green Party in government, its health spokesman John Gormley…Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
TD calls for inquiry into Cork nursing homeFine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd called for an inquiry into the running of a Cork nursing home, when it was owned by a doctor between…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Harney denies claim that adviser verbally abused HSE workerMinister for Health Mary Harney denied a claim that a Government adviser had verbally abused an HSE employee about the care of…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Woman of 100 is kept waiting for refundA centenarian has been waiting five months for leading accountancy and legal firms to refund illegal nursing home charges, Labour…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
1,100 affordable homes planned for DublinOver 1,100 affordable homes are to be provided in Dublin under plans announced yesterday by the State-sponsored Affordable Homes…Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
Off-licences warn of price link to alcohol abuseThe off-licence trade has accused the Government of encouraging alcohol abuse by causing a flood of cheap alcohol into the shops…Tue Jan 16 2007 - 00:00
Ardfheis to debate policing in JanuarySinn Féin statement: A special Sinn Féin ardfheis in January will debate a motion calling for support for the Police Service…Sat Dec 30 2006 - 00:00
Wise words on soft going prophetic, but nobody told The ListenerFor a man usually associated with air travel, Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary, was very much down to earth at Leopardstown…Fri Dec 29 2006 - 00:00
FG praises key role of late judgeMr Justice Seán O'Leary, who has died aged 65, had a high-profile career as a Fine Gael activist before his elevation to the …Wed Dec 27 2006 - 00:00
Mitchell family not in running for DáilMembers of the extended Mitchell political dynasty are understood to have firmly ruled themselves out of contesting the Dublin…Wed Dec 27 2006 - 00:00
Civil servant likely to get €180,000 post on board of European bankA civil servant rather than a politician is likely to be appointed by the Government to the board of the European Bank for Reconstruction…Fri Dec 22 2006 - 00:00
McDowell criticises bail law applicationDail Report: Minister for Justice Michael McDowell rebuked the judiciary on its application of the bail laws when he came under…Fri Dec 15 2006 - 00:00
Full inquiry urged into SF councillor's murderSinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin called for a full public inquiry into the murder of Donegal SF councillor Eddie Fullerton…Thu Dec 14 2006 - 00:00
Middle-class attitudes to cocaine criticisedMiddle-class users of cocaine were reluctant to seek help, Minister of State Noel Ahern told the Dáil.Thu Dec 14 2006 - 00:00
Ahern defends plan for nursing home careTaoiseach Bertie Ahern defended the Government's proposed new scheme for the funding of nursing home care in the face of strong…Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Auctioneering regulation law due soon - AhernLegislation providing for the setting up of a regulatory authority for the auctioneering and estate agency sector is due shortly…Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends use of Christmas cardsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern defended his use of Christmas cards after it was revealed he had sent one to a Green Party election candidate…Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Pensioners to get free travel for all Ireland next yearFree travel throughout the island will be introduced for pensioners early next year, Minister for Social Affairs Séamus Brennan…Fri Dec 08 2006 - 00:00
Gun attack victim refused to identify assailant - MinisterA man who narrowly survived a gun attack refused to co-operate in identifying his would-be killer, Minister for Justice Michael…Fri Dec 08 2006 - 00:00
Use of garda on interview board criticisedA senior Garda officer criticised by the Morris tribunal should not have been recruited to interview candidates for the Garda…Fri Dec 08 2006 - 00:00
