Public has confidence in Coalition but lacks faith in EU leadersIt is generally perceived that the Government is capable of fighting our economic corner, while continued membership of the European…Sat Oct 8 2011 - 01:00
Nothing like a good row to stir voters from apathyINSIDE POLITICS: THE PRESIDENTIAL election campaign has come to life in the past week and is turning out to be far more interesting…Sat Oct 8 2011 - 01:00
Sinn Féin emerges as second party of choice in RepublicSINN FÉIN is now the second most popular party in the Republic, according to the latest Irish Times /Ipsos MRBI poll.Fri Oct 7 2011 - 01:00
Converting surge to votes key for SFANALYSIS: Sinn Féin is the second most popular party for the first time but it cannot afford to rest on its laurelsFri Oct 7 2011 - 01:00
SF now second most popular partySinn Féin is now the second most popular party in the Republic, according to the latest Irish Times/ Ipsos MRBI poll.Fri Oct 7 2011 - 01:00
Poll puts Higgins ahead in race but Gallagher surges into second placeLABOUR PARTY candidate Michael D Higgins is leading the presidential election race but Independent Seán Gallagher has surged …Thu Oct 6 2011 - 01:00
McGuinness unfit for office, says MitchellSINN FÉIN presidential candidate Martin McGuinness was accused last night of being unfit to hold the office because of his refusal…Wed Oct 5 2011 - 01:00
Norris support plummets as Higgins leads latest pollLabour’s Michael D Higgins is leading the presidential election race, according to the latest Irish Times /Ipsos MRBI poll which…Wed Oct 5 2011 - 01:00
Candidates exchange blows in live television debateSinn Féin presidential candidate Martin McGuinness was accused of being unfit to hold the office because of his refusal to come…Tue Oct 4 2011 - 01:00
Minister moves against business crimeA Bill designed to enforce competition law and clamp down on white-collar crime has been published by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise…Fri Sep 30 2011 - 01:00
Exposure to voters critical for seven Áras hopefulsANALYSIS: THE SCRAMBLE for nominations is over and the presidential election campaign can now begin in earnest with proper attention…Thu Sep 29 2011 - 01:00
Áras hopefuls McGuinness and Norris face difficult questionsAS THE presidential election campaign began with a series of intensive debates among the seven candidates, David Norris and Martin…Thu Sep 29 2011 - 01:00
Presidential bids of Dana and Norris go down to the wireTHE PRESIDENTIAL bids of Senator David Norris and Dana Rosemary Scallon are in the hands of county councils meeting ahead of …Tue Sep 27 2011 - 01:00
Way cleared for vote on cutting judges' payMINISTER FOR Justice Alan Shatter has welcomed the decision of the Dáil and Seanad to approve the Bill allowing for the referendum…Fri Sep 23 2011 - 01:00
Constitutional amendment adjusted to meet concernsTHE GOVERNMENT has responded to growing concern that a constitutional amendment giving more power to Oireachtas committees could…Thu Sep 22 2011 - 01:00
Shatter to block resort-style casinosPLANS FOR a €460 million casino in Co Tipperary will be blocked by new legislation to regulate gambling being introduced Minister…Thu Sep 22 2011 - 01:00
Senator cancels Dáil tour over €85 chargeA FIANNA Fáil Senator has cancelled a planned tour of the Oireachtas, including a talk and a meal, after it emerged people were…Wed Sep 21 2011 - 01:00
Dana and Norris unlikely to get enough backers in raceSENATOR DAVID Norris and Dana Rosemary Scallon face an uphill battle in their efforts to get a nomination for the presidency, …Wed Sep 21 2011 - 01:00
McGuinness to back Garda '100 per cent' if electedSINN FÉIN presidential candidate Martin McGuinness has said the Garda would have his “100 per cent” support if he is elected…Mon Sep 19 2011 - 01:00
Four independents back McGuinness's presidential raceThe presidential election campaign has taken another dramatic turn with the announcement that the Deputy First Minister in the…Sat Sep 17 2011 - 01:00
Martin McGuinness enters fray as presidential race heats upTHE PRESIDENTIAL election campaign has taken another dramatic turn with the announcement that the Deputy First Minister in the…Sat Sep 17 2011 - 01:00
Challenge to Martin a sad reflection on FF disciplineINSIDE POLITICS: THE ONLY conclusion to be drawn from the convulsions in Fianna Fáil over the presidency is that the party has…Sat Sep 17 2011 - 01:00
Voters want to cut politicians but to keep voting systemTHE PUBLIC would like to reduce the number of elected politicians but is adamantly opposed to any changes in the electoral system…Fri Sep 16 2011 - 01:00
Government plans to publish 30 Bills before end of yearTHE GOVERNMENT plans to publish 30 Bills during the current Dáil session with a number of them arising from the EU-IMF programme…Thu Sep 15 2011 - 01:00
Cabinet agrees to sell minority stake in ESBTHE GOVERNMENT has decided to sell a stake in the ESB, the most valuable State company.Thu Sep 15 2011 - 01:00
Public confidence in Coalition's austerity drive crucialINSIDE POLITICS: THE MOOD at the parliamentary gatherings of the two Government parties during the week was upbeat and confident…Sat Sep 10 2011 - 01:00
Cabinet discusses options for sale of State assets, including stake in ESBTHE SALE of State assets, including a stake in the ESB, was discussed by the Cabinet yesterday but no final decisions were made…Fri Sep 9 2011 - 01:00
Cabinet stands over criticism of VaticanTHE GOVERNMENT is standing by its criticism of the Vatican and the trenchant comments made by the Taoiseach in the Dáil last …Fri Sep 9 2011 - 01:00
Child abuse legislation will not cite ConfessionTHE LEGISLATION covering mandatory reporting of child abuse will not contain any reference to Confession, Minister for Justice…Thu Sep 8 2011 - 01:00
Mitchell goes outside party for supportPRESIDENCY: FINE GAEL presidential candidate Gay Mitchell is asking people from outside the party, including Fianna Fáil voters…Thu Sep 8 2011 - 01:00
'We just got stuck into it and made decisions and . . . we have to build a post-recovery Ireland'INTERVIEW: The Coalition faces a daunting task to drive recovery, says Labour leader Eamon Gilmore, but progress has been made…Mon Sep 5 2011 - 01:00
Cuts in welfare to be part of next budgetCUTS IN social welfare spending will form part of the budget, according to Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade…Mon Sep 5 2011 - 01:00
Parties to discuss change to inquiriesTHE GOVERNMENT will consult the Opposition parties this week on the wording of the referendum to give Oireachtas committees the…Wed Aug 31 2011 - 01:00
Genuine reform in shaping policy as far away as everINSIDE POLITICS: IT IS widely acknowledged one of the underlying causes of the crisis that brought the country to the brink …Sat Aug 20 2011 - 01:00
Death of political scientist Peter MairTHE DEATH has taken place of Peter Mair, one of Ireland’s leading political scientists.Wed Aug 17 2011 - 01:00
Noonan says no EU deal to levy financial tradesIRISH REACTION: THE LATEST initiative by President Sarkozy and Chancellor Merkel to defend the euro has been welcomed by Minister…Wed Aug 17 2011 - 01:00
Presidency is a lot more than PR gig with a nice houseINSIDE POLITICS: Despite current populist clamour, it is hard to see how Gay Byrne could be suited for the role of head of State…Sat Aug 13 2011 - 01:00
Minister's debt write-off suggestion elicits sharp responseA SUGGESTION by Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte that that some write off of Ireland’s …Mon Aug 8 2011 - 01:00
Opposition could back Gay Byrne, says TDA SENIOR member of the Fianna Fáil front bench has suggested broadcaster Gay Byrne could be nominated for the presidency by a…Mon Aug 8 2011 - 01:00
President with dignity and vision should fit the billINSIDE POLITICS : THE EXIT of David Norris from the presidential election campaign has raised the question of what attributes…Sat Aug 6 2011 - 01:00
Dana considers run for presidencyFormer MEP Rosemary “Dana” Scallon is considering an attempt to get on the ballot paper for the presidential election this October…Thu Aug 4 2011 - 01:00
Dana considers presidential run in wake of Norris exitFORMER MEP Rosemary “Dana” Scallon is considering an attempt to get on the ballot paper for the presidential election this October…Thu Aug 4 2011 - 01:00
Three TDs withdraw support for Norris bidDAVID NORRIS’S presidential campaign suffered a serious blow last night when three Independent TDs withdrew their pledge to support…Tue Aug 2 2011 - 01:00
Bruton will not force recognition of unionsCOMPULSORY RECOGNITION of trade unions by employers has been ruled out by Minister for Enterprise and Jobs Richard Bruton.Tue Aug 2 2011 - 01:00
Norris bid in balance as key backers review their supportTHE FUTURE of David Norris’s presidential campaign is hanging in the balance with some of his key supporters reviewing their …Mon Aug 1 2011 - 01:00
Killarney House and gardens to get €5m restorationA €5 MILLION investment in the restoration of Killarney House and gardens will be announced today by Minister for Tourism and…Sat Jul 30 2011 - 01:00
Norris presidential campaign in disarray as key staff quitDAVID NORRIS’s presidential election campaign has been thrown into turmoil with the resignation of two key officials over another…Sat Jul 30 2011 - 01:00
Key staff quit Norris campaignDavid Norris's presidential election campaign has been thrown into turmoil with the resignation of two key officials over another…Sat Jul 30 2011 - 01:00
Concerns raised over use of Dáil facilitiesCONCERNS ABOUT the rules governing the use of Dáil facilities by outgoing TDs in general election campaigns have been raised …Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Cabinet agrees changes to Sunday working pay rulesTHE GOVERNMENT has agreed to changes in the rules governing pay for Sunday working which will affect people employed in hotels…Wed Jul 27 2011 - 01:00