Politics

'We need to get to the bottom of this': More details sought on missing bank guarantee letters
'We need to get to the bottom of this': More details sought on missing bank guarantee letters
Former CRC boss to face stern questioning over salary top-ups
Former CRC boss to face stern questioning over salary top-ups
ECB 'held a gun' to Government's head over bailout
ECB 'held a gun' to Government's head over bailout
Wednesday
15 Jan 2014
Water charges will be announced ‘in or around August’
Water charges will be announced ‘in or around August’
"This government is shrouding itself in secrecy," - Fianna Fáil hit out at Irish Water controversy
"This government is shrouding itself in secrecy," - Fianna Fáil hit out at Irish Water controversy
Department of Finance will spend over €5 million extra on consultants this year
Department of Finance will spend over €5 million extra on consultants this year
TDs will be allowed to register their abstention on Dáil votes
TDs will be allowed to register their abstention on Dáil votes
'No, is the answer to that question': Taoiseach won't ask Phil Hogan to resign
'No, is the answer to that question': Taoiseach won't ask Phil Hogan to resign
Government publishes plan to allow turf cutting on more bogs
Government publishes plan to allow turf cutting on more bogs
'You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs': Hogan defends Irish Water spending
'You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs': Hogan defends Irish Water spending
Irish Water, Dublin Bus and everything else happening in Leinster House today
Irish Water, Dublin Bus and everything else happening in Leinster House today
Irish Water faces questions from Public Accounts Committee over funding
Irish Water faces questions from Public Accounts Committee over funding
'The elephant in the room': Government's Dáil reforms do little to appease opposition
'The elephant in the room': Government's Dáil reforms do little to appease opposition
Howlin says officials looking for lost documents - but Department won't say if they are
Howlin says officials looking for lost documents - but Department won't say if they are
Tuesday
14 Jan 2014
“We’re not getting transparency at Irish Water,” Barry Cowen and Phil Hogan face off on Prime Time
“We’re not getting transparency at Irish Water,” Barry Cowen and Phil Hogan face off on Prime Time
Irish Water will spend nearly €86 million on consultants, contractors and legal advice
Irish Water will spend nearly €86 million on consultants, contractors and legal advice
Government knew of outside consultants procured at Irish Water almost a year ago
Government knew of outside consultants procured at Irish Water almost a year ago
Report on repossessions wants changes, but no legislative reform
Report on repossessions wants changes, but no legislative reform
Ex-Fianna Fáil TD gets Sinn Féin local election nomination
Ex-Fianna Fáil TD gets Sinn Féin local election nomination
Ex-Fine Gael minister and former judge to be appointed to political standards watchdog
Ex-Fine Gael minister and former judge to be appointed to political standards watchdog
Chris Christie's State of the State address dogged by ongoing 'bridgegate' scandal
Chris Christie's State of the State address dogged by ongoing 'bridgegate' scandal
TD wants tougher controls of online currencies such as Bitcoin
TD wants tougher controls of online currencies such as Bitcoin
HSE "will not meet growing demands" this year
HSE "will not meet growing demands" this year
Irish MEPs 'confident' EU will provide storm repair funds
Irish MEPs 'confident' EU will provide storm repair funds
How transparent is Irish Water?
How transparent is Irish Water?
Howlin says FOI will apply to Irish Water, as company insists all contracts are ‘fully compliant’
Howlin says FOI will apply to Irish Water, as company insists all contracts are ‘fully compliant’
'A lot done, more to do': Reform plans promise more public services cards and better procurement
'A lot done, more to do': Reform plans promise more public services cards and better procurement
Leitrim county councillors vote to ban fracking
Leitrim county councillors vote to ban fracking
Committee chairs have 'serious concerns' over workload and say they need more staff
Committee chairs have 'serious concerns' over workload and say they need more staff
James Reilly to face Health Committee today
James Reilly to face Health Committee today
Irish Water CEO to face Oireachtas Environment Committee today
Irish Water CEO to face Oireachtas Environment Committee today
Monday
13 Jan 2014
John McGuinness: Missing bank guarantee documents need to be found
John McGuinness: Missing bank guarantee documents need to be found
In late twist, Donegal County Council passes budget by a single vote
In late twist, Donegal County Council passes budget by a single vote
Martin Critten
Column: We are registering a new political party and taking this government to task
Martin Critten
Irish Water to appear before Public Accounts Committee following consultancy spend revelations
Irish Water to appear before Public Accounts Committee following consultancy spend revelations
Dr Rory Hearne
Column: The Reform Alliance – should we expect radical change... or more of the same?
Dr Rory Hearne
'Our dream team': Here are the Green Party candidates for the European elections
'Our dream team': Here are the Green Party candidates for the European elections
Sunday
12 Jan 2014
What ever happened to Fine Gael's Five Point Plan?
What ever happened to Fine Gael's Five Point Plan?
“No budget will pass that cuts homeless services” – Dublin Lord Mayor
“No budget will pass that cuts homeless services” – Dublin Lord Mayor
Reilly letter “should be a concern for all citizens” – Labour senator
Reilly letter “should be a concern for all citizens” – Labour senator