Enda Kenny’s Christmas message
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has released his 2014 Christmas message. The message focused on families who are apart for Christmas. He tells the people of this country that the government is working “day and night” …
Politics
Taoiseach: “Next government will be split equally in terms of gender if i am elected”
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has strongly insisted that his next cabinet will be split equally in terms of gender, if re-elected. Mr Kenny believes that women should be more visible in public life, and by …
Kenny: TD’s told that the next general election will be held on the 9th April 2016
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed that Fine Gael TDs have been told that the Government intends to hold the next general election on Saturday 9 April 2016. The news comes as a well known TD …
The Dail debate on Irish Water will be cut short
It has been confirmed that the debate on the government’s new laws on the controversial water charges will be cut short tomorrow night (Wednesday) to ensure that the bill is passed before Christmas. According to …
Mattie McGrath: “HSE cop-out of illegal abortion practices is despicable”
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has accused the HSE of deliberately minimising the gravity of illegal and dangerous advice offered to women in state funded crisis pregnancy clinics. Deputy McGrath made his comments after it was …
Committee has no objections regarding HSE bailout
According to various sources from within the Dail it is understood that a special committee which has been setup to deal with requests has not raised any objections to a massive bailout for the HSE …
Kenny: I expect to lead Fine Gael into the next general election
The Taoiseach and Finene Gael leader Enda Kenny has said he that expects to lead the Fine Gael party into the next general election. Mr Kenny made his comments whilst he was speaking at the …
Dáil motion requests an extra €1.1bn in order to bailout departments
According to recent reports it is believed that a supplementary budget in the region of €680m has been requested within the Dail for the Health Service Executive. It is understood that the substantial request was …
Coffey: Goverment determined to get the homeless off the streets by Christmas
The Minister for housing Paudie Coffey is strongly insisting the Forum on Homelessness is not just a talking shop. Mr Coffey also claims that the Government will do all it can in order to get …
Taoiseach: Raising rent allowance won’t tackle homeless problem
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has seemingly ruled out increasing rent supplement to help struggling families avoid homelessness. Mr Kenny believes that increasing the supplement would only lead to landlords further increasing the cost of renting …