Coalition divided by debate over welfare cuts or PRSI hikeTHE COALITION row over PRSI contributions reignited yesterday as a Fine Gael Minister suggested cutting social welfare rates …Mon Aug 20 2012 - 01:00
Kenny addresses commemorationThe economic challenges facing Ireland are as great today as they were in the time of Michael Collins, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has…Sun Aug 19 2012 - 01:00
'We are so proud of what you've done'FARMLEIGH EVENT: TAOISEACH ENDA Kenny insisted sporting success was not all about financial investment when he hosted a reception…Thu Aug 16 2012 - 01:00
Court seeks submission from Pringle over ESM objectionsINDEPENDENT TD Thomas Pringle has said the European Court of Justice has sought a written submission relating to his objections…Wed Aug 15 2012 - 01:00
Taylor may don professional glovesOlympic gold medallist Katie Taylor’s father and coach Peter Taylor has confirmed they will meet professional boxing promoters…Wed Aug 15 2012 - 01:00
Halligan warns about danger of EU referendumsIRELAND’S MEMBERSHIP of the European Union should be put on the agenda of the forthcoming constitutional convention, a former…Tue Aug 14 2012 - 01:00
'Bonuses Bill' would ensure bankers earn payoutsFianna Fáil social protection spokesman Willie O’Dea has published legislation aimed at restricting bonuses paid to senior bank…Thu Jul 26 2012 - 01:00
Emergency funding for CIÉ agreedThe Cabinet has agreed to provide €36 million in emergency funding to State-owned transport group CIÉ to bolster its finances…Wed Jul 25 2012 - 01:00
Kenny, Varadkar to attend opening of GamesTAOISEACH ENDA Kenny and Minister for Sport Leo Varadkar will attend the Olympics opening ceremony this week, while Minister …Wed Jul 25 2012 - 01:00
Revenue to collect new tax on propertyTHE CABINET at its final meeting before the summer break has confirmed the Revenue Commissioners will collect the new property…Wed Jul 25 2012 - 01:00
Emergency €36m funding for CIÉThe Cabinet has agreed to provide €36 million in emergency funding to State-owned transport group CIÉ to bolster its finances…Tue Jul 24 2012 - 01:00
Revenue to collect property taxThe Cabinet at its final meeting before the summer break has agreed the Revenue Commissioners will collect the new property tax…Tue Jul 24 2012 - 01:00
Give me a crash course in . . . the stimulus packageWhat is it? It was the Government’s big announcement this weekSat Jul 21 2012 - 01:00
National strategy for carers sets out goals for supportMINISTER OF State for Health Kathleen Lynch has said she hopes carers will be “recognised, supported and empowered” as a result…Fri Jul 20 2012 - 01:00
Groups welcome passing of Bill on gender quotasGENDER QUOTAS are set to become law after the Electoral Amendment (Political Funding) Bill 2011 passed all stages in the Dáil…Fri Jul 20 2012 - 01:00
IMF proposal on cutbacks 'only advice'THE MINISTER for Finance has said the International Monetary Fund’s recommendation that child benefit be means-tested and the…Fri Jul 20 2012 - 01:00
Young computer coders mortify Minister by speaking truth to powerA POLITICIAN learned a valuable lesson yesterday from youngsters who were unafraid to speak truth to power.Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Shortall learned of HSE resignation from mediaMINISTER OF State for Health with responsibility for primary care Róisín Shortall has said she learned Health Service Executive…Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
National carers' strategy launchedMinister of State at the Department of Health Kathleen Lynch has said she hopes carers will be “recognised, supported and empowered…Thu Jul 19 2012 - 01:00
Alcohol action plan talks deferredTHE CABINET has deferred discussion on the Government’s action plan on alcohol until September amid disagreement between Fine…Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
€2.25bn stimulus to create 13,000 jobs, says HowlinTHE €2.25 billion infrastructure stimulus package announced by the Government yesterday will generate about 13,000 jobs, according…Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
Aer Lingus urges Ryanair rejectionAer Lingus has called on shareholders to reject Ryanair’s bid for the business, saying the offer from its rival “seriously undervalues…Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
Measures 'to create 13,000 jobs'The €2.25 billion infrastructure stimulus package announced by the Government yesterday will generate about 13,000 jobs, according…Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
Ryanair bid not ruled out by StateMINISTER FOR Transport Leo Varadkar has said the Government is not ruling out Ryanair’s bid for its stake in Aer Lingus, but …Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
Ambassador instructed to lodge 'strong protest'TÁNAISTE AND Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has instructed Ireland’s Ambassador to Mauritius to convey a “strong …Tue Jul 17 2012 - 01:00
Major roads in Galway and Wexford included in €2bn planMAJOR ROADS in Galway and Wexford will be among the infrastructure projects to receive funding when a stimulus package of more…Tue Jul 17 2012 - 01:00
Developers file for bankruptcy in UKMINISTER FOR Finance Michael Noonan has confirmed that 20 Irish developers managed by the National Asset Management Agency (Nama…Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
Crime images 'showed lack of respect'Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has told Ireland’s Ambassador to Mauritius to outline the Government’s concerns to the Mauritian authorities…Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
Pragmatic Minister clear on Croke Park deal: 'In my view it's delivered'INTERVIEW: THE FOUR-year agreement to achieve savings and reform in the public service without reducing pay rates or introducing…Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
Row over sick pay a private matter for Cabinet, says BrutonMinister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has insisted his rift with Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton…Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
Special advisers' pay cap breach was badly handled, says QuinnMINISTER FOR Education Ruairí Quinn has conceded the Government mishandled the contentious issue of special advisers’ pay and…Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
Big road projects finally get go-aheadMOTORWAY PROJECTS and new roads that had been put on the long finger are expected to get the go-ahead when the Cabinet signs …Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
The politicians' protest: We're not going on a summer holidayAs the Dáil recess approaches, TDs in the age of austerity stress that they are keen to have a clear head rather than a tan at…Sat Jul 14 2012 - 01:00
Bruton argues against Burton sick pay plansMINISTER FOR Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton argued strongly against Labour Minister for Social Protection Joan…Fri Jul 13 2012 - 01:00
Ó Cuív to return to Fianna Fáil front benchFIANNA FÁIL rebel Eamon Ó Cuív will return to the party’s front bench to take up the position of agriculture spokesman following…Fri Jul 13 2012 - 01:00
Gender quotas on FG review agendaFINE GAEL will hold an all-day “end of term” review meeting today with a focus on economy and budgetary matters and presentations…Thu Jul 12 2012 - 01:00
Reilly to address Dáil over unpaid €1.9m judgmentMINISTER FOR Health James Reilly is to address the Dáil today over his appearance in Stubbs Gazette in relation to an unpaid €…Wed Jul 11 2012 - 01:00
Review of legal spending by StateSPENDING ON legal services by the public sector will be investigated by a Government economic service established recently by…Mon Jul 09 2012 - 01:00
PAC chairman accuses Howlin of seeking 'political bonus'PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Committee (PAC) chairman John McGuinness of Fianna Fáil has accused the Labour Party of trying to seize the banking…Sat Jul 07 2012 - 01:00
FG councillor quits party on losing whipTHE FINE Gael Senator Therese Ridge who was criticised in the Mahon report has said she is resigning from the party because she…Sat Jul 07 2012 - 01:00
EU investment bank to lend State €100m for schoolsMINISTER FOR Finance Michael Noonan has said he hopes the European Investment Bank will commit €1 billion a year to Ireland in…Sat Jul 07 2012 - 01:00
McKenna judgment on referendum coverage a nonsense, says FlanaganFINE GAEL chairman Charlie Flanagan has described the McKenna judgment, which obliges broadcasters to give equal time to both…Fri Jul 06 2012 - 01:00
Committee may call Cowen if banking inquiry sanctionedFORMER TAOISEACH Brian Cowen and ex-Central Bank governor John Hurley may be among those called before a banking inquiry if the…Fri Jul 06 2012 - 01:00
European funds for school-buildingMinister for Education Ruairí Quinn and European Investment Bank (EIB) president Werner Hoyer will today sign contracts for the…Fri Jul 06 2012 - 01:00
Bank inquiry to 'compel' witnessesThe Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended a banking inquiry that would compel politicians, bankers and civil servants…Thu Jul 05 2012 - 01:00
More philanthropic giving urgedA SUBSTANTIAL increase in philanthropic giving by the corporate sector is being urged in a report to be launched today by Taoiseach…Wed Jul 04 2012 - 01:00
Cabinet colleague criticises Burton's PRSI planA FINE GAEL Cabinet member has criticised Labour Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton’s proposal to increase PRSI contributions…Tue Jul 03 2012 - 01:00
Ireland can calm British doubts about EU, says AmbassadorIRISH AMBASSADOR to Britain Bobby McDonagh has suggested Ireland could offer a “degree of reassurance” to Britain about EU membership…Tue Jul 03 2012 - 01:00
'Trust factor' key in mediaRTÉ DIRECTOR general Noel Curran has stressed the importance of what he called the “trust factor” for “traditional legacy news…Tue Jul 03 2012 - 01:00
News journalism changing 'dramatically'RTÉ director general Noel Curran has said the organisation must embrace opportunities provided by new technology to engage with…Mon Jul 02 2012 - 01:00
