TD aware of Dublin planning 'carry on'The Dublin North Labour TD, Mr Séan Ryan, said he was aware of "carry on" relating to planning issues while a member of Dublin…Sat Feb 21 2004 - 00:00
TD warns of possible obesity epidemicMore than 100 obese children are being treated at the National Children's Hospital in Dublin for growth, diabetes and endocrinology…Fri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
Tanaiste under pressure on e-voting BillThe legislation relating to electronic voting will be introduced "shortly", the Tánaiste told the Dáil yesterday.Fri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
Government examining Jackson Way court judgmentThe Taoiseach said the Government was examining a court judgment relating to the payment of €13 million compensation to the Jackson…Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
Electronic voting criticised by IndependentsA number of Independent deputies strongly criticised the introduction of electronic voting.Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
Ahern rules out dual vote-counting systemsThe Taoiseach has insisted there cannot be both an electronic and a paper voting system.Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
Independent panel to examine e-voting planThe Taoiseach announced the establishment of an independent panel to deal with electronic voting, as the Opposition parties sharply…Wed Feb 18 2004 - 00:00
E-voting equipment rigorously tested, says McCreevyThe electronic voting machine hardware had been rigorously tested on two occasions, the Minister for Finance told the House.Wed Feb 18 2004 - 00:00
Ahern defends timing of visit to OmaghThe Taoiseach rejected a claim by the Fine Gael leader that his planned visit to Omagh tomorrow was to secure publicity.Wed Feb 18 2004 - 00:00
Ferris says Finance Bill shows ideology of PDsThe Finance Bill was sharply attacked by Mr Martin Ferris (SF, Kerry North)Fri Feb 13 2004 - 00:00
Bruton fears destruction of many archaeological sitesA former Taoiseach claimed that the "breakneck pace of infrastuctural and residential development" was threatening archaeological…Fri Feb 13 2004 - 00:00
Kenny accuses Ahern over marina projectThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, yesterday sharply attacked the funding of a marina project in south Kerry.Thu Feb 12 2004 - 00:00
Coughlan warns on defining familyThe Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Ms Coughlan, warned against a definition of the familyThu Feb 12 2004 - 00:00
#50,000 cheque 'matter for the tribunal'The Taoiseach reiterated that he first knew of the £50,000 given to Mr Padraig Flynn when it became public knowledge.Wed Feb 11 2004 - 00:00
Harney 'disturbed by rip-off Ireland stories'The Tánaiste, Ms Harney, expressed concern about overchargingWed Feb 11 2004 - 00:00
MEP refuses to stand aside for electionsAttempts by Fianna Fáil headquarters to impose its candidate strategy in the North West constituency continues to meet strong…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Fuel poverty could be factor in 2,000 deaths, says new reportAlmost one-in-ten Irish households suffer from persistent "fuel poverty", making the State's record one of the worst in northern…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Labour reverses deal on sitting daysLabour is set to do a U-turn on its deal with the Government which leaves the Taoiseach free from taking the Order of Business…Sat Feb 07 2004 - 00:00
41 wait on trolleys in St James'sForty-one patients were waiting on trolleys for an in-patient bed in St James's Hospital, Dublin, when its major incident plan…Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Tributes paid to Hume to mark retirementThere were tributes to the former SDLP leader, Mr John Hume, following his retirement announcement this week.Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Deafness claims from Defence Forces has cost the State €273mThe Government has so far paid €273Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Smith defends Congo widows payoutThe Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, said he would consider any individual case requiring "greater compassion" when dealing with…Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Elderly waiting 12 years for careOlder people in need of long-term care in public nursing homes in Dublin were now facing a waiting period of up to 12Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
Interim authority could deal with patient care, says KennyThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, has suggested the setting up of a patient-care authority.Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
Ahern to discuss Iraq war at Bush meetingThe Taoiseach is to raise the war in Iraq when he meets President Bush in the White House next month.Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
Move on rural housing urgedDifficulties involved in securing planning permission for houses were contributing to the decline of rural Ireland, Mr Martin…Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
Opposition critical of use of guillotineThe Government was sharply criticised by the Opposition parties for guillotining legislation.Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends handling of abuse inquiryThe Taoiseach criticised the Labour leader's attitude to the religious orders as he defended the Government's responses to the…Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
Cullen defends electronic votingThe Minister for the Environment, Mr Cullen, defended the introduction of electronic voting during heated exchanges with Fine…Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
FG deputy ordered from HouseThe Dáil was adjourned twice yesterday amid heated exchanges between the Government and OppositionFri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
Jetmagic collapse not due to licensing regime, says TreacyThe collapse of the Jetmagic airline was not due to any deficiency in the present licensing arrangements, the Minister of State…Fri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
Taoiseach defends studies on possible stadiumDAIL REPORT: The Taoiseach denied that there had been a waste of Government resources in the provision of a national sports …Wed Jan 28 2004 - 00:00
Vote tonight on Labour Party motion to help emigrantsGovernment action to help the Irish emigrants to Britain in the 1950s and 1960s was called for by the Labour Party in a Private…Wed Jan 28 2004 - 00:00
Challenge to SF on corruptionThe Taoiseach has challenged Sinn Féin on allegations of corruption made by the party against other parties.Wed Jan 28 2004 - 00:00
TD calls for Government action on regional crimeThe Independent TD for Tipperary South, Mr Séamus Healy, called for Government action on crime in regional towns.Fri Jan 23 2004 - 00:00
FF looking for strong team in North-West constituencyFianna Fáil is facing severe difficulties in getting high-profile candidates to contest the North-West constituency in next summer…Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
Fine Gael criticises shortages in cancer serviceDail Report: Cancer cases will increase by 41 per cent by 2015, the Fine Gael spokeswoman on health, Ms Olivia Mitchell, told…Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
Sinn Fein criticises aims of presidencyThe Government's programme for the EU presidency was criticised by Mr Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (SF, Cavan-Monaghan).Wed Jan 21 2004 - 00:00
Higgins may stand for presidentThe Labour spokesman on foreign affairs, Mr Michael DWed Dec 31 2003 - 00:00
Higgins to run in European electionsThe Dublin West Socialist TD, Mr Joe Higgins, has confirmed that he will be a candidate in next year's European elections in …Wed Dec 24 2003 - 00:00
Ahern repeats stance on reviewThe Taoiseach repeated that there would be no renegotiation of the Belfast Agreement as he answered Dáil questions in advance…Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Garda studying possible IRA links - AhernPeople who might have connections with the Provisional IRA were being investigated by the Garda, the Taoiseach told the Dáil. …Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Call for broader debate on proposed ban on smokingThe Independent TD for Dublin North Central, Mr Finian McGrath, called for a broader debate on the ban on smoking in the workplace…Sat Dec 13 2003 - 00:00
Bill provides for more subtitled TV programmesSubtitles to aid the deaf or hard of hearing are to be provided in more television programmes, under the terms of a new broadcasting…Fri Dec 12 2003 - 00:00
Fine Gael proposes truth commission on 1974 bombingsA truth and reconciliation commission to consider the Barron report was suggested by the Fine Gael spokesman on foreign affairs…Fri Dec 12 2003 - 00:00
TD to give benchmarking rise to less well-offThe Dublin Mid-West Green Party TD, Mr Paul Gogarty, is to give up his benchmarking pay increase.Fri Dec 12 2003 - 00:00
TDs told Parlon did not know of relocation planMr Tom Parlon was not involved in drafting the Government's decentralisation plans, the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, told…Thu Dec 11 2003 - 00:00
16 inquiries initiated by TanaisteThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has revealed that she has initiated 16 investigations into company law matters since she took office…Wed Dec 10 2003 - 00:00
Call to restrict children's advertsThe Green Party has called for the introduction of measures to restrict advertising aimed at children.Wed Dec 10 2003 - 00:00
Ahern stands by plan for decentralisationThe Taoiseach defended the Government's decentralisation plans in the face of renewed Opposition criticismWed Dec 10 2003 - 00:00
