Taoiseach defends child benefit for migrantsTaoiseach Bertie Ahern strongly defended the provision whereby migrant workers are entitled to the State's new childcare payment…Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00
Government's failure to legislate for elderly 'shameful'People were being treated like animals in some nursing homes, Fine Gael's Fergus O'Dowd claimed.Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00
No ban for alcohol firms from sports sponsorshipMinister for Sport John O'Donoghue ruled out introducing legislation to ban alcohol companies from sponsoring sporting events…Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
TDs want changes to EU services directiveThe EU's proposed services directive could legitimise exploitation similar to what happened to the Turkish workers at the hands…Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
Harney signals new law for breath testingLegislation would be required for the introduction of random breath testing, Tánaiste Mary Harney told the Dáil.Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
Ahern and Rabbitte clash over US use of ShannonTaoiseach Bertie Ahern insisted yesterday that Shannon airport had never been used for CIA rendition flights.Thu Jan 26 2006 - 00:00
Part of Aer Lingus will be sold to secure future - AhernTaoiseach Bertie Ahern reiterated that part of Aer Lingus will be sold to allow the airline to expand, during heated exchanges…Thu Jan 26 2006 - 00:00
Landings by CIA flights at Baldonnel deniedA claim that the CIA is using Baldonnel airport for rendition flights has been dismissed by the Department of Defence.Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00
Bruton says Government is 'screwing families' and buying votesFine Gael reaction : Fine Gael finance spokesman Richard Bruton accused the Government of "screwing families" who were finding…Thu Dec 08 2005 - 00:00
O'Donnell cites influence of PDsPolitical reaction : PD backbencher Liz O'Donnell claimed the Budget brought to fruition many of the ideals championed by her…Thu Dec 08 2005 - 00:00
Accusation of gearing up for electionDáil reaction: Green Party spokesman Dan Boyle accused the Government of introducing a Budget geared towards the next election…Thu Dec 08 2005 - 00:00
Callely subject of banter in both HousesThe resignation of another key staff member working for Minister of State for Transport Ivor Callely was raised in the Dáil and…Fri Dec 02 2005 - 00:00
One-way traffic as Opposition targets CallelyOperation Freeflow is working well in the Department of Transport.Fri Dec 02 2005 - 00:00
Irish view of global poverty 'unique'Developing countries had a responsibility to "unlock the cage of global poverty", said Fine Gael spokesman on enterprise Phil…Fri Dec 02 2005 - 00:00
Estimated 600,000 said to be facing hardshipAn estimated 600,000 people were struggling to make ends meet in the run-up to Christmas and thousands more would fall into the…Fri Dec 02 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach tells of €2.8m for hiring 70 consultantsThe Department of the Taoiseach hired 70 consultants, at a cost of €2Thu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
O Cuiv has inside track on rail line used by de ValeraMinister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív found himself answering a question about a train line once used…Thu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
Conditions for some Travellers 'shameful'The recent deaths of two children had highlighted the fact that some members of the Traveller community were living in the most…Thu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
Kenny demands that Ahern call in ferry chiefFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has demanded the intervention of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in the Irish Ferries dispute.Wed Nov 30 2005 - 00:00
Disposal of freesheets leading to 'ticker tape' effectThe disposal of freesheet newspapers was creating a flurry of paper, making Dublin Dart stations "look like Wall Street after…Wed Nov 30 2005 - 00:00
Call to 'cut our losses' and sell e-voting machinesLabour's environment spokesman Eamon Gilmore suggested that the Government should sell the electronic voting machines which are…Wed Nov 30 2005 - 00:00
Shaw urges new approach to road safetyThe former chairman of the National Road Safety Council has called on the Government to give responsibility for road safety to…Mon Nov 28 2005 - 00:00
Motorists urged to park and take public transportRegular traffic updates on radio are to be provided in the run-up to Christmas as part of this year's "Operation Freeflow".Mon Nov 28 2005 - 00:00
Exploitation of Nally case raisedIndependent Dublin North Central TD Finian McGrath accused some politicians of exploiting the fallout from the conviction of …Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
O'Hanlon threatened with no confidence motionCeann Comhairle Dr Rory O'Hanlon was threatened with a motion of no confidence during heated Dáil exchanges.Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
O'Keeffe suggests rebalance of law towards homeownerMinister for Justice Michael McDowell referred to the fallout from the conviction of Co Mayo farmer Pádraig Nally for the manslaughter…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Eligibility board on pardons to be set up - AhernFormer paramilitary prisoners seeking an amnesty under the Belfast Agreement will require a presidential pardon, Taoiseach Bertie…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
TD expelled in heated exchanges on healthHealth issues led to heated exchanges and the expulsion of a deputy in the Dáil yesterday.Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Garda numbers to reach 14,000 target next year, says McDowellGarda numbers will reach 14,000 by the end of next year, Minister for Justice Michael McDowell insisted.Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Plight of a terminally ill patient highlightedThe plight of a terminally ill Cork cancer patient was highlighted by the Fine Gael leader during heated exchanges with the Taoiseach…Wed Nov 23 2005 - 00:00
Ahern says few OTRs will avail of amnestyThe number of former paramilitaries likely to avail of an amnesty in the Republic is small, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil…Wed Nov 23 2005 - 00:00
Burton ridicules 'Fianna Fail vanities'The Government has overdosed on the artificial manipulation of news by announcing the same things so often, Labour finance spokeswoman…Wed Nov 23 2005 - 00:00
Ferries issue puts labour law under threat - HowlinThe State's corpus of labour law was under attack, Labour spokesman on enterprise, trade and employment Brendan Howlin claimed…Fri Nov 18 2005 - 00:00
Minister praises Lansdowne planThe development of Lansdowne Road would be subject to the rigours of the planning process, and the rights of all those affected…Fri Nov 18 2005 - 00:00
Agency to oversee Campus Ireland plannedMinister for Sport John O'Donoghue said he intends setting up a statutory agency to oversee the proposed Campus Ireland project…Fri Nov 18 2005 - 00:00
Ahern makes plea for pay deal talksTaoiseach Bertie Ahern said he hoped social partnership would survive and that the talks could begin shortly.Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
Call for change in housing policiesMinister for the Environment Dick Roche has agreed to a Fine Gael proposal to consider the plight of middle-aged separated men…Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
Call for reform of Competition ActReform of the Competition Act was called for by Ned O'Keeffe (FF, Cork East).Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
Call for both sides to agree deal at An PostMinister for Communications Noel Dempsey repeated that both sides in the dispute at An Post should agree a deal under Labour …Thu Nov 17 2005 - 00:00
Kenny queries 'rush' to sign IT health contractFine Gael leader Enda Kenny demanded answers over the signing of a €56 million IT health contract with a company called iSoft…Wed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
Rabbitte claims gangland law rulesLabour leader Pat Rabbitte sharply attacked the Government's record on crime, claiming that gangland law now existed.Wed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends use of Callely photograph in advertisementA road traffic advertisement featuring a photograph of Minister of State for Transport Ivor Callely was defended by the Taoiseach…Wed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
McCreevy had key role in genesis of PDs, book claimsIreland's EU Commissioner Charlie McCreevy was unavailable for comment last night, following a claim he played a key role in …Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
Less anti-social behaviour in stable families, says McGrathThe role of a strong family unit in preventing anti-social behaviour was stressed by Finian McGrath (Independent, Dublin North…Fri Nov 11 2005 - 00:00
Plight of migrant workers highlightedThe problem migrant workers are facing in bringing their immediate families to Ireland was highlighted by Pat Carey (FF, Dublin…Fri Nov 11 2005 - 00:00
Call for clear division between State and churchThe Catholic Church's record was such that the State could not accept that it would be truthful or capable of self-regulation…Thu Nov 10 2005 - 00:00
'Many more' abuse cases in FernsWexford Fine Gael deputy Dr Liam Twomey said he believed that the number of clerical abuse cases has been underestimated in the…Thu Nov 10 2005 - 00:00
Disabled 'ripped off' on cost of essentials, says KennyDisabled people were being "ripped off" by the cost of items essential for their daily comfort and convenience, Fine Gael leader…Thu Nov 10 2005 - 00:00
Taoiseach sees hope for North talks in new yearTaoiseach Bertie Ahern was pessimistic about a breakthrough in restoring the Northern institutions by the end of the year.Wed Nov 09 2005 - 00:00
50 farmers leaving land each week since 1997, Dail toldFifty full-time farmers have left the land each week since 1997, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny told the Dáil.Wed Nov 09 2005 - 00:00
