Voters 'hoodwinked' by GovernmentUnited Left Alliance is convening a "national forum" this weekend to discuss its future direction, including plans to step up…Wed Jun 22 2011 - 01:00
Tallaght hospital letters typed in PhilippinesTALLAGHT HOSPITAL has resorted to having correspondence typed up in the Philippines in order to speed up its service to patients…Tue Jun 21 2011 - 01:00
New laws to cut red tape around co-opsNEW LAWS to cut the red tape on setting up and running co-operatives are to be introduced by Minister for Jobs and Enterprise…Mon Jun 20 2011 - 01:00
Cox opens campaign to win FG presidential nominationFORMER EUROPEAN Parliament president Pat Cox is basing his campaign for the Fine Gael nomination for the presidency on his claim…Sat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
EU threatens court action over illegal turfcuttingTHE EUROPEAN Commission has ramped up pressure on the Government over illegal turfcutting on protected bogs with a threat of …Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00
Cox seeks Fine Gael nominationFormer European Parliament president Pat Cox has formally announced he is seeking the Fine Gael nomination for President.Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00
Key bank wanted for centre of cultureTHE GOVERNMENT is to pursue plans to turn Bank of Ireland’s historic branch on College Green into a literary centre – despite…Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00
Fine Gael councillor on tax defaulters listFINE GAEL has expressed regret after one of its county councillors appeared on the latest list of tax defaulters.Thu Jun 16 2011 - 01:00
Taoiseach, Tánaiste to decide on Public Accounts Committee postTHE FATE of Fianna Fáil’s nominee for chairman of the influential Dáil Public Accounts Committee lies in the hands of the Taoiseach…Wed Jun 15 2011 - 01:00
Government orders limited Magdalene Laundries inquiryTHE GOVERNMENT has ordered a limited investigation into the treatment of women and girls in Magdalene laundries.Wed Jun 15 2011 - 01:00
Mitchell expected to beat Cox for FG presidency nominationFINE GAEL MEP Gay Mitchell has emerged as the favourite to win the party’s nomination for the presidency after formally entering…Sat Jun 11 2011 - 01:00
Costello was a 'prophetic voice' and a great family man, mourners toldFORMER ATTORNEY general Declan Costello was a Christian thinker who developed concrete ideas for a better Ireland, mourners at…Fri Jun 10 2011 - 01:00
Ombudsman links rise in complaints to recessionCOMPLAINTS TO the office of the Ombudsman have risen to the highest levels in over a decade as victims of the recession struggle…Thu Jun 09 2011 - 01:00
Illegal turf cutting may result in large fines for Ireland, says commissionIRELAND STILL faces the threat of massive fines for illegal turf cutting on protected raised bogs despite an agreement reached…Thu Jun 09 2011 - 01:00
Complaints to Ombudsman rise 30%Complaints to the office of the Ombudsman have risen to a 10-year high as victims of the recession seek help to access social…Wed Jun 08 2011 - 01:00
Dáil told 49 asylum seekers took own livesFORTY-NINE ASYLUM seekers have taken their own lives while living in direct-provision centres over the past decade, Minister …Wed Jun 08 2011 - 01:00
Cox to hear fate of FG application next weekFINE GAEL is to decide next week whether to admit former European Parliament president Pat Cox to membership, thereby allowing…Wed Jun 08 2011 - 01:00
Plan to cut legal costs in medical negligence claimsRADICAL PROPOSALS to cut payouts to lawyers involved in long-running medical negligence cases have been made by Minister for …Wed Jun 08 2011 - 01:00
Pat Cox applies to join Fine GaelFormer European Parliament President Pat Cox has applied for membership of Fine Gael, it was confirmed today.Tue Jun 07 2011 - 01:00
Ministers spending €2.5m on advisersTHE GOVERNMENT is spending up to €2.5 million a year on special advisers in 12 different departments, it has emerged.Sat Jun 04 2011 - 01:00
Free rail scheme abandonedTRANSPORT: A PILOT scheme offering free rail travel to older visitors to Ireland has been abandoned after just one year in operation…Sat Jun 04 2011 - 01:00
Palace sending letters of thanks for Queen's visitBUCKINGHAM PALACE has begun sending out thank you letters to those who met Queen Elizabeth during her visit to the Republic last…Thu Jun 02 2011 - 01:00
Gilmore denies 'postured' opposition to treatyTÁNAISTE EAMON Gilmore has denied that he engaged in a “public posture” of opposition to the second Lisbon referendum when in…Thu Jun 02 2011 - 01:00
Bruton and unions in talks on pay reformMINISTER FOR Enterprise and Jobs Richard Bruton has told trade unions his plans to reform wage-setting mechanisms for over 200…Thu Jun 02 2011 - 01:00
Ethics body concerned over TD's responseTHE STATE’S ethics body has expressed concern about the length of time it took Independent TD Tom Fleming to answer queries about…Wed Jun 01 2011 - 01:00
New ministry for childrenA STANDALONE ministry with responsibility for children’s issues becomes a reality from tomorrow with the formal creation of the…Wed Jun 01 2011 - 01:00
Allowances of €1bn paid to gardaí since 2007ALMOST €1 BILLION has been paid in allowances to Garda members since 2007, according to figures provided by Minister for Justice…Sat May 28 2011 - 01:00
Ahern received donation in 2010 of €13,500FORMER TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern received a donation of €13,500 last year arising from his free use of St Luke’s as his office, …Sat May 28 2011 - 01:00
New Green Party leader Ryan may run in European elections in 2014NEW GREEN Party leader Eamon Ryan is considering a run in the next European elections as a way of revitalising the party’s political…Sat May 28 2011 - 01:00
Proposals on Ombudsman's office to go before CabinetPROPOSALS TO expand the remit of the Ombudsman and widen the scope of freedom of information legislation will be brought to Cabinet…Fri May 27 2011 - 01:00
Ban on cutting of turf flouted, says reportEXTENSIVE CUTTING of turf is continuing on protected raised bogs throughout the country, in breach of Government restrictions…Thu May 26 2011 - 01:00
Turf-cutters may face prosecutionMinister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan has threatened to prosecute turf-cutters who have breached EU regulations…Wed May 25 2011 - 01:00
TD loses key part of property empire as bank seeks €20mA LARGE chunk of Wexford Independent TD Mick Wallace’s business empire is likely to be put up for sale shortly after ACC Bank…Wed May 25 2011 - 01:00
Bank moves on Wallace propertiesACC Bank has had a receiver appointed to a number of properties controlled by Wexford TD Mick Wallace.Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
A dignified and solemn farewell to a much-loved patriarchTHEY REMEMBERED him, during the final moments before his burial, in silence and in sadness.Mon May 23 2011 - 01:00
Dublin gets ready for ObamaConstruction has begun on the stage on which US president will appear at College Green in Dublin on Monday.Sat May 21 2011 - 01:00
Dublin gets ready for Obama public event at College GreenWESTLIFE, IMELDA May and Jedward, along with actors Brendan Gleeson, Stephen Rea and Gabriel Byrne, will warm up the crowd at…Sat May 21 2011 - 01:00
Duke at Gaisce event in FarmleighGAISCE AWARDS: AFTER A morning at the National Stud, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, performed a solo engagement at the…Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
Obama set for Dublin addressPresident Barack Obama will use his visit to Ireland to discuss important bilateral issues with both Taoiseach Enda Kenny and…Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
College Green to host Obama public eventTHE PUBLIC will have free access to the event in College Green at which US president Barack Obama will speak during his visit…Fri May 20 2011 - 01:00
Obama Dublin event confirmedUS president Barack Obama will make a public appearance at College Green in Dublin next Monday during his short visit to Ireland…Thu May 19 2011 - 01:00
Visit about moving on, say Gilmore and HagueTHE QUEEN’S visit represents an opportunity for Ireland and Britain to “move on” from their common history and build future relationships…Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00
Three regional airports may close due to lack of fundingREGIONAL AIRPORTS in Galway, Sligo and Waterford are facing closure next year following a Government decision not to shore up…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
Security tight for royal visit tomorrowQUEEN ELIZABETH arrives on the first visit by a British sovereign to the Republic tomorrow to a backdrop of unprecedented security…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
Norris writes to Independent TDs seeking presidency supportINDEPENDENT SENATOR David Norris has formally written to all Independent TDs seeking their support for a nomination to run for…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
Ryanair wants landing charges abolishedAIR TRAVEL: RYANAIR IS seeking a drastic reduction and even abolition of airport charges – in addition to the abolition of the…Sat May 14 2011 - 01:00
Government wants to repossess landmark College Green bankTHE GOVERNMENT wants Bank of Ireland to hand over its historic branch on Dublin’s College Green for use as a major tourist attraction…Sat May 14 2011 - 01:00
Review of penalties ordered for staff who serve drunk patronsMINISTER FOR Justice Alan Shatter has ordered a review of the penalties which can be imposed on publicans for serving alcohol…Fri May 13 2011 - 01:00
Varadkar predicts battle over State assets sell-offA BITTER fight between the Government on one hand and the European Union and International Monetary Fund on the other over the…Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00
Questions from TDs cost up to €166,000 per dayGOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS are spending up to €166,000 a day responding to an unprecedented numbers of parliamentary questions (PQs…Thu May 12 2011 - 01:00
