http://www.rte.ie/rss/electionnews.xml Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ Publishing Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:20:59 +0100 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:20:59 +0100 General News http://www.rte.ie/images/logo.gif http://www.rte.ie The Minister for the Environment has signed a temporary preservation order on a national monument in the Tara/Skryne valley. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:20:58 +0100 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/1002/tara.html?rss The British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has said there are now 11 confirmed cases of bluetongue disease in the UK. Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:14:42 +0100 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0929/bluetongue.html?rss Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has announced new policy positions for his parliamentary party. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:43:17 +0100 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0919/labour.html?rss The greater Dublin area will likely face acute water shortages in 40 or 50 years. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:13:49 +0100 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0822/water.html?rss Understanding of the English language appears to be one of the biggest barriers to the integration of foreign nationals into Irish society. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:41:03 +0100 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0822/immigration.html?rss The Irish Human Rights Commission has warned that the establishment of a DNA database could lead to human rights abuses and the potential for future miscarriages of justice. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:21:11 +0100 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0808/dna.html?rss The 49 elected Seanad seats have now been filled Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:21:18 +0100 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0726/seanad.html?rss Eircom has said it is still working to return phone services to around 5,000 customers around the country. Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:09:02 +0100 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0722/eircom.html?rss The Dáil has passed the second stage of the Bill abolishing stamp duty for first time buyers. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:12:16 +0100 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0626/dail.html?rss Mary Harney is to stay on as leader of the Progressive Democrats at least until autumn. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:04:21 +0100 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0621/pd.html?rss The Galway West TD, Frank Fahey, has said he is disappointed he was not re-appointed as a junior minister in the new Government. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:43:50 +0100 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0621/faheyf.html?rss The Green Party has said its new leadership will be elected within a month after announcing the opening of nominations for leader and deputy leader. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:06:27 +0100 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0620/greens.html?rss The Labour Party has claimed the staffing costs for the proposed three new Ministers of State will be in the region of €1.2m per year. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:52:22 +0100 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0618/politics.html?rss Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he intends to increase the number of junior ministers in the Government, possibly by up to 3 new posts. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:19:08 +0100 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0617/politics.html?rss Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has indicated that Beverley Flynn will be re-admitted to the Fianna Fáil party. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:14:47 +0100 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0615/fiannafail.html?rss The Taoiseach has said that a new Fianna Fáil face will be appointed to a senior position when he appoints his cabinet later this evening. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:58:48 +0100 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0614/election.html?rss The former Green Party leader, Trevor Sargent, has said that he has faith in the tribunals to find out the truth about the Taoiseach's finances. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:14:09 +0100 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0614/election1.html?rss Green Party members have voted by over 86% to go into Government with Fianna Fáil. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:28:43 +0100 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0613/election2.html?rss The European Green Party today said it hoped members of the Green Party would feel able to vote in favour of entering government with Fianna Fáil. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:52:48 +0100 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0613/election1.html?rss The Green Party and Fianna Fáil have agreed to a draft programme for government. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:23:03 +0100 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0612/election.html?rss The newly elected Fianna Fáil TD, Mattie McGrath, has been before Clonmel District Court charged with assaulting two men. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:01:11 +0100 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0612/mcgrathm.html?rss Talks between the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, and the Green Party leader, Trevor Sargent, on a possible coalition deal have adjourned for the night. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:02:54 +0100 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0611/election.html?rss Talks between the Green Party and Fianna Fáil on the formation of a new government have broken down. Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:16:34 +0100 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0608/election.html?rss Talks between the Green Party and Fianna Fáil on forming a new Government have been suspended for the night, but are to resume in the morning. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 21:54:47 +0100 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0607/election.html?rss The High Court has rejected a challenge to the legitimacy of the current Dáil constituency boundaries. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:45:18 +0100 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0607/mcgrathf.html?rss The Green Party's Dan Boyle said there has been 'some movement' in the talks so far, which he described as 'workmanlike'. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:13:22 +0100 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0606/election.html?rss Mary Harney, has had a lengthy meeting with Enda Kenny this evening to discuss government formation. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:14:05 +0100 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0606/election1.html?rss Government sources have said the Taoiseach paid 'warm tribute' to the Tánaiste, Michael McDowell, at this morning's Cabinet meeting. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:37:50 +0100 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0606/mcdowellm.html?rss Talks between Fianna Fáil and the Green Party have concluded for the evening, they will continue tomorrow afternoon Tue, 05 Jun 2007 22:11:49 +0100 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0605/election.html?rss Today's talks between Fianna Fáil and the Green Party have ended, but they are set to resume discussions tomorrow. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:05:10 +0100 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0603/election.html?rss Independent TD Michael Lowry has agreed to talk to the Taoiseach about a cross-party alliance to provide a stable government. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:57:27 +0100 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0603/lowrym.html?rss Election candidates who have failed to remove their posters are liable for a fine from today. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:08:50 +0100 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0601/election.html?rss Fianna Fáil has opened contacts with the Green Party as it continues moves to put together a new Government. Thu, 31 May 2007 22:38:06 +0100 Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0531/election.html?rss Fianna Fáil has begun moves to put together a new Government, contacting a number of Independent TDs to discuss possible support in the Dáil. Wed, 30 May 2007 23:07:48 +0100 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0530/election.html?rss Preparations are continuing by FF & FG for contacts with other parties and Independent TDs on the formation of a Government. Tue, 29 May 2007 23:36:28 +0100 Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0529/election.html?rss Negotiations are due to get under way this week on the formation of a coalition government in the aftermath of the General Election. Tue, 29 May 2007 10:56:19 +0100 Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0528/election.html?rss The Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny, has said he will be continuing to explore the possibility of forming an alternative government. Mon, 28 May 2007 16:40:48 +0100 Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0528/election1.html?rss Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he is giving strong consideration to all of the options open to him to form the next government. Sun, 27 May 2007 23:17:00 +0100 Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0527/ahernb.html?rss Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said it is not at all clear cut as to what Government will be formed in the coming weeks. Sun, 27 May 2007 21:15:58 +0100 Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0527/kennye.html?rss All seats in the 30th Dáil have now been filled. Sun, 27 May 2007 21:10:34 +0100 Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0527/election.html?rss The Chairman of the Progressive Democrats has asked Mary Harney to assume the responsibilities of Party Leader. Sun, 27 May 2007 22:30:34 +0100 Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0527/pds.html?rss Labour leader Pat Rabbitte has said he is disappointed that his party has not made significant gains in the 2007 election. Sun, 27 May 2007 21:19:27 +0100 Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0527/rabbittep.html?rss Green Party leader Trevor Sargent has said it was a disappointment to lose Dan Boyle in the election but the election of Mary White in Carlow/Kilkenny was a breakthrough. Sun, 27 May 2007 22:44:51 +0100 Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0527/sargentt.html?rss As counting in the General Election comes to a close, Fianna Fáil has won 78 seats and is now seeking coalition partners to give Bertie Ahern a third term as Taoiseach. Sun, 27 May 2007 12:29:09 +0100 Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0526/electionreax.html?rss Green Party leader Trevor Sargent won a record fourth term in the Dáil after the eighth count in Dublin North. Sat, 26 May 2007 22:48:21 +0100 Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0526/electionrecounts.html?rss With two Fianna Fáil candidates contesting the last seat in the General Election, the final state of the parties is: Fianna Fáil 78; Fine Gael 51; Labour 20; PDs 2; Green Party 6; Sinn Féin 4 and Others 5. Sat, 26 May 2007 23:54:35 +0100 Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0526/electioncount1.html?rss The Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny, has said the result of the election is complex, and deserves proper consideration by all politicians and party leaders. Sat, 26 May 2007 22:11:49 +0100 Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0526/election5.html?rss The leader of the Green Party, Trevor Sargent, has said that banning corporate donations will be high on his party's agenda if it enters into a new government with Fianna Fáil. Sat, 26 May 2007 22:15:01 +0100 Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0526/election13.html?rss Labour TD Roisin Shortall has said while time would be needed to take stock, the Labour Party held its own in the General Election. Sat, 26 May 2007 22:17:26 +0100 Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0526/election7.html?rss 41 first-time TDs have been elected to the 30th Dáil, while 30 TDs have lost their seats. Tue, 29 May 2007 13:37:12 +0100 Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0526/election14.html?rss