Leinster House is ‘unnatural’ – Gilmore
Speaking at a conference in Dublin this afternoon on how to elect more women, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore compared Leinster House to a boarding school for its lack of gender balance.
View ArticleExpect your first water bill in late 2014, says Phil Hogan
Environment minister couldn’t say how much it will cost consumers, but said a standing charge would be involved.
View ArticleGovernment tells Sinn Féin to be a ‘true Opposition’
Fergus O’Dowd told Sinn Féin to encourage its supporters to pay the charge to avoid further financial difficulties.
View ArticleO’Dowd says he is ‘not on the side of developers’
Junior Minister O’Dowd said that he is on the side of “what is the best to get the best return for our assets”.
View ArticleSea lice causes 39 per cent of wild salmon deaths
The impact of sea lice in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean will affect already declining salmon stocks across Europe.
View ArticleWhere were the 38 TDs who didn’t vote on the abortion bill?
A TV interview, planting a tree, “official business” and committee work in Mozambique are among the reasons for some TDs not voting on last night’s abortion bill.
View Article‘An outrageous act of cold blooded violence’ – Taoiseach condemns garda killing
The President and opposition politicians have joined the Taoiseach in expressing their shock and sadness at the killing of Adrian Donohoe last night.
View ArticleTwo years’ service means ministers now guaranteed to receive pensions
The government was appointed two years ago today – meaning senior ministers now have enough service for a pension.
View Article24 new IT jobs created in Dundalk firm
The US multi-national works with clients in Ireland like the Road Safety Authority and the Irish Medical Council.
View Article€20 million seismic survey hopes to reveal Ireland’s true oil and gas wealth
Offshore explorers have welcomed the new push to figure out exactly what may lie under Ireland’s western waters,
View ArticleJust four commercial gas discoveries since the 70s but minister remains positive
Junior miniser Fergus O’Dowd has said that the state should provide an environment that encourages companies to take the risks involved in exploration.
View Article“James Reilly is a reforming minister” says ministerial colleague
Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd defends James Reilly’s handling of Health – and despite reports of €1 billion of total cuts, says some areas are improving.
View ArticleCouncil of Europe report criticises power of local government in Ireland
The European Council report says that Ireland has improved, but needs to devolve more power to local authorities.
View ArticleNew restrictions prompt calls for water project in Laois to be fast-tracked
The Garryhinch Water Project has been long mooted as an alternative and sustainable water supply for the Greater Dublin area.
View ArticleGovernment criticised for poor turnout at ‘burn the bondholders’ debate
Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd was the highest profile Government representative present as they were asked to request a debt writedown by Independent TDs
View ArticleAbsent TDs and unanswered questions leave Micheál Martin criticising Dáil...
Changes to the question time have been criticised but the government chief whip has defended the new format following near-farcical scenes in the chamber on Thursday.
View ArticleWatch: Ming Flanagan challenges Minister to drink glass of ‘glorified piss’...
The independent TD could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after an outburst in the chamber this morning.
View Article“You can’t create Irish Water out of thin air” – O’Dowd
Fergus O’Dowd said that the €50 million spend at Irish Water will be scrutinised, but was forced to defend the agency’s exemption from Freedom of Information requests.
View Article“This government is shrouding itself in secrecy,” – Fianna Fáil hit out at...
The Oireachtas heard a lot more about Irish Water today, with the Dáil and Public Accounts Committee both sitting into the evening.
View ArticleMandatory treatment for sex offenders “not a realistic option”
Minister O’Dowd confirmed this evening that participation in these programmes must be voluntary.
View ArticleMinister: Garda whistleblowers should have their reputations reinstated
Fergus O’Dowd said he stood over his comments that “the whistleblowers did a fantastic job”.
View ArticleMinister nominated for ‘brass neck of the year’ as TDs row about Seanad reform
Fianna Fáil’s proposal to overhaul the upper house will be opposed by the government.
View ArticleBallot papers in May’s elections will be ‘unfair and misleading’
Legislation means Independent TDs must list themselves as ‘non-party’ or else leave a blank space.
View ArticlePeople warned that tall trees may cause ‘distress’ to neighbours
Terence Flanagan said that planning laws needed to be updated to include tree height.
View Article‘Left high and dry’: TDs call for Deaf advocacy service to be re-opened
Some 5,000 people have been affected by the closure of the Irish Deaf Society’s National Advocacy Service.
View ArticleState of the Nation: Sacked minister’s blistering parting shot over “failed”...
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View ArticleFergus O’Dowd just got Paxman-ed on Morning Ireland
The former junior minister launched a fierce attack on the Government in a newspaper this morning, saying Irish Water had become an “unmitigated disaster”.
View ArticleIrish Water: ‘It’s simply not a bonus culture’
Performance-related awards are not bonuses, an Irish Water spokesperson has said.
View ArticleHere’s what Irish Water say they’ll do with your PPS number
Want to keep your 30,000 litre allowance? Irish Water will need to keep your PPS number indefinitely.
View ArticleThe sacked minister who helped set up Irish Water thinks John Tierney should go
Meanwhile, the Taoiseach said he wants to ensure that water charges are ‘affordable’.
View ArticleFormer minister who set up Irish Water says ‘forces’ at work to privatise...
Fergus O’Dowd is calling for a referendum to be held next year.
View ArticleThe people behind the new ‘east coast’ tourism drive left Louth off their map
A Louth TD was unhappy at the county being left off the map for ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’.
View ArticleFine Gael hopeful told to ‘get the queers to vote for you’
Councillor Sharon Tolan received the anonymous message yesterday morning.
View ArticleWhy is this Fine Gael TD NOT running for re-election?
Peter Fitzpatrick has told party members in Louth he will not be seeking their nomination.
View ArticleThis Fine Gael TD WILL contest the next election after all
His change of heart is thought to have come on foot of conversations with senior party figures including the Taoiseach Enda Kenny earlier this week.
View ArticleDid Fine Gael shaft women in Louth last night?
The party insisted today it was “strongly committed” to increasing the number of female TDs in the next Dáil.
View ArticleA Fine Gael TD is being challenged by his own brother
Michael O’Dowd is running for Renua against his brother, former minister Fergus O’Dowd.
View ArticlePoll: Would a double property tax for vacant houses help ease the housing...
A report in today’s Sunday Business Post suggests that a Fine Gael motion on such a tax is unlikely to be challenged by Fianna Fáil.
View ArticlePat Hickey's lawyers asked Oireachtas committee to not discuss Rio Olympics
Minister for Sport Shane Ross has said Irish athletes were treated ‘shambolically’ in terms of ticket allocation.
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