FG and Labour to present manifesto this weekFine Gael and Labour will present a joint election manifesto this week in an effort to build on Enda Kenny's ardfheis pledge …Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00
FG says ardfheis will not be about 'empty promises'Fine Gael deputy leader Richard Bruton has pledged that his party will not be making elaborate promises at its ardfheis, which…Fri Mar 30 2007 - 01:00
Sargent wins politician of the year awardThe leader of the Green Party, Trevor Sargent, has been selected as the Magill politician of the year for 2007 by a judging panel…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
FF conflict as two senators rebelTwo Fianna Fáil Senators were in open rebellion against the Government last night after one resigned from the Fianna Fáil parliamentary…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
Labour criticises decision to defer cut in legal feesThe Government's decision not to implement a planned reduction in the fees paid to lawyers at the Mahon tribunal was strongly…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
State to sign human rights conventionThe Government's decision to sign a new UN convention enshrining the human rights of people with disabilities in international…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
FF conflict as two Senators rebel against GovernmentTwo Fianna Fáil Senators were in open rebellion against the Government last night, with one resigning from the Fianna Fáil parliamentary…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
Plan to cut tribunal's legal fees shelvedThe Government has abandoned plans to cut the pay of lawyers at the Mahon tribunal from the end of this weekWed Mar 28 2007 - 01:00
FF accused of 'desperation' after spending plan unveiledFianna Fáil has been accused of "desperation politics" and one of the "most remarkable U-turns in recent political history", …Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00
Frank McNamara to run for PDs in Dublin South CentralThe well known musician Frank McNamara will be unveiled today as a general election candidate for the Progressive DemocratsMon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00
Greens' proposals on cars penalise 'gas guzzlers'The Greens yesterday pressed the Government to accept their proposals for reform of the car tax system, which would benefit motorists…Fri Mar 23 2007 - 00:00
FF Senator backs constituency call for selection conventionA Fianna Fáil senator has supported claims by his constituency organisation about a lack of democracy in the partyThu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00
Kenny pledge on food industry sectorFine Gael leader Enda Kenny told farm leaders yesterday that a Fine Gael-led government would restore the food industry to a …Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00
FG advocates gangland informersFine Gael has pledged to undermine the growing power of organised crime through the introduction of a statutory scheme to persuade…Wed Mar 21 2007 - 00:00
Plans approved for 1916 commemorationThe Cabinet has approved arrangements for this year's 1916 commemoration on Easter Sunday.Wed Mar 21 2007 - 00:00
Prospect of deal in North dominates US celebrationsInsidePolitics: The Taoiseach amused the guests at the St Patrick's week reception at the Irish Ambassador's residence in Washington…Sat Mar 17 2007 - 00:00
Ahern in New York at start of four-day US visitThe Taoiseach arrived in New York last night for a four-day St Patrick's week visit to the United States during which he will…Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
PDs claim health service gainsThe Progressive Democrats have launched a poster campaign claiming major achievements in the health service including improvements…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
Legal bodies urged to oppose justice Bill timingThe professional bodies representing solicitors and barristers have been urged by the Labour Party to express their opposition…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
Harney warns of dangers of rainbow coalitionA warning about the consequences for Ireland's future if a party, suspicious of multinational companies and opposed to economic…Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
Ahern warns NI parties on cost of failureThe Taoiseach has warned the political parties in Northern Ireland that the Irish and British governments have agreed a blueprint…Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
Emergency Bill to close child sex loopholeEmergency legislation will be rushed through the Dáil on Tuesday to close off the loophole in child protection law identified…Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00
McDowell clashes with Law Society over reformMinister for Justice Michael McDowell has clashed with the Law Society over his plans to reform criminal law.Wed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
Historian of nationalism wins Ewart-Biggs prizeHistorian Richard English has won the 19th Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize for his book Irish Freedom: The History of Nationalism …Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
Inquiry terms sent to Stardust victimsThe Government has written to the Stardust victims and their legal representative outlining the terms of an independent examination…Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Stamp duty cuts form major part of PD vote pledgeTánaiste Michael McDowell yesterday announced plans to reduce the burden of stamp duty on all housebuyers if the Progressive …Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
McDowell says Rabbitte engaged in auction politicsTánaiste Michael McDowell has accused Labour leader Pat Rabbitte of engaging in auction politics by proposing to cut the standard…Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
Ahern accepts Moriarty censure on cheques issueTaoiseach Bertie Ahern said yesterday he accepted the view of the Moriarty tribunal that the practice he had engaged in of pre…Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
Politicians pay price for 'cheap publicity'Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has warned his fellow politicians not to court "cheap publicity" by encouraging media intrusion…Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
One year's free pre-school pledgedChildren: Labour's first commitment for change if the party gets into government is a year of free pre- school education for…Mon Feb 12 2007 - 00:00
More pep in the Opposition's step since pollInside Politics: The pressure arising from such a long and exhausting lead-in to the election is taking its toll on politicians…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
More pep in the Opposition's step since pollInside Politics: The pressure arising from such a long and exhausting lead-in to the election is taking its toll on politicians…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Political row over 200 extra language teachersThe announcement that 200 extra language teachers are to be appointed immediately to cope with the number of immigrant children…Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
Three in four voters would now support divorceAn overwhelming majority of Irish people would vote in favour of divorce if a referendum on the issue were held now, according…Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
Gap narrows between alternative coalitionsThe alternative coalitions are polling neck and neck, according to the latest Irish Times /TNS mrbi survey which shows a decline…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
State's €35m investment in Media Lab questionedInadequate structures were put in place to monitor the State's investment of €35 million in Media Lab Europe (MLE), which ultimately…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Tax breaks to boost tourism projects in midlandsNew tax breaks for tourism projects in a number of midland counties will be unveiled today under the terms of the Finance Bill…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Free health insurance for all children key proposalFree health insurance for all children up to the age of 16 is a key element in the joint health policy published yesterday by…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
New ethics Bill drafted after Ahern payments controversyNew legislation drafted in response to the Bertie Ahern payments controversy of last October is included in the Government's …Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Harney has consultants and the electorate in her sightsInside Politics: Mary Harney's decision to confront the hospital consultants on the eve of an election is a brave decision, …Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
€300m plan for seafood industryA major review of the Irish seafood industry to be published tomorrow is expected to propose the investment of over €300 million…Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
FF should value its heritage - BlaneyFianna Fáil should take pride in its heritage as a true republican party, the newest recruit to the parliamentary party, Niall…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
No PD support for FG, Labour coalitionTánaiste Michael McDowell has ruled out Progressive Democrat support for a Fine Gael-Labour government after the election and…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Remains of victims of Stardust to be exhumedThe bodies of five unidentified victims of the Stardust fire are to be exhumed at St Fintan's cemetery in Sutton, Co Dublin, …Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Greens complain at RTÉ treatment of party leaderA decision by RTÉ not to have the Green Party leader, Trevor Sargent, on either The Late Late Show or Tubridy Tonight before …Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Kenny hits back at critics of immigrant speechFine Gael leader Enda Kenny last night defended his decision to raise immigration as a subject for political debate and said …Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Consul general moves to post with PresidentIreland's consul general in New York, Tim O'Connor, has been appointed as secretary general to President McAleese.Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Footpath fall claims almost equal expenditure on repairClaims against Dublin's four local authorities for falls on footpaths came to almost €15 million in the five years between 2001…Mon Jan 22 2007 - 00:00
Kenny calls for debate on crime with AhernFine Gael leader Enda Kenny has challenged the Taoiseach to engage in a public debate on crime before the election, which he …Mon Jan 22 2007 - 00:00
Rabbitte has to deal effectively with post-election issueInside Politics: Pat Rabbitte's refusal to be drawn on his likely tactics in the event of a hung Dáil has generated a huge amount…Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
