Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet Magdalene survivors Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said both he and Taoiseach Enda Kenny will meet representatives of the Magdalene survivors next week. News • 08 Feb 13
Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet Magdalene survivors Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said both he and Taoiseach Enda Kenny will meet representatives of the Magdalene survivors next week. News • 08 Feb 13
Govt considers deploying troops to Mali The Government is considering deploying troops to train Mali’s army, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said. News • 06 Feb 13
Govt considers deploying troops to Mali The Government is considering deploying troops to train Mali’s army, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said. News • 06 Feb 13
Enda Kenny believes deal possible on EU budget Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he believes leaders will secure a compromise deal on the controversial €1 trillion budget for the European Union. News • 04 Feb 13
Enda Kenny believes deal possible on EU budget Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he believes leaders will secure a compromise deal on the controversial €1 trillion budget for the European Union. News • 04 Feb 13
Promissory note talks face difficulties - Varadkar Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has said there are a number of difficulties remaining in the Government's negotiations with the European Central Bank in securing a better repayment deal on the €31 billion promissory notes. News • 28 Jan 13
Promissory note talks face difficulties - Varadkar Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has said there are a number of difficulties remaining in the Government's negotiations with the European Central Bank in securing a better repayment deal on the €31 billion promissory notes. News • 28 Jan 13
Labour Party meets on Keaveney position The Labour Party's executive board has met to consider a report into the issues raised by the fact that its chair, Colm Keaveney is now outside the parliamentary party. News • 21 Jan 13
Labour Party meets on Keaveney position The Labour Party's executive board has met to consider a report into the issues raised by the fact that its chair, Colm Keaveney is now outside the parliamentary party. News • 21 Jan 13
Robinson urges use of NI political process Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has said that the political process is the only way forward to deal with the ongoing violence linked to the Union flag controversy. News • 14 Jan 13
Robinson urges use of NI political process Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has said that the political process is the only way forward to deal with the ongoing violence linked to the Union flag controversy. News • 14 Jan 13
Gilmore wants UN to refer Syria to ICC Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has said those responsible for the deaths of 60,000 people in the Syrian conflict have to know there will be consequences for their actions and they will be brought to justice. News • 11 Jan 13
Gilmore wants UN to refer Syria to ICC Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has said those responsible for the deaths of 60,000 people in the Syrian conflict have to know there will be consequences for their actions and they will be brought to justice. News • 11 Jan 13
Keaveney vows to 'protect' his position in Labour Colm Keaveney has reiterated that his intention to remain as Labour's chairman, despite being expelled from the parliamentary party for voting against the Social Welfare Bill. News • 21 Dec 12
Keaveney vows to 'protect' his position in Labour Colm Keaveney has reiterated that his intention to remain as Labour's chairman, despite being expelled from the parliamentary party for voting against the Social Welfare Bill. News • 21 Dec 12
Gilmore: Bank deal priority for EU presidency The International Monetary Fund has advised the Government if it fails to reach economic targets next year that it should not introduce any extra Budget measures until 2015 to protect economic recovery. News • 18 Dec 12
Gilmore: Bank deal priority for EU presidency The International Monetary Fund has advised the Government if it fails to reach economic targets next year that it should not introduce any extra Budget measures until 2015 to protect economic recovery. News • 18 Dec 12
Foreign ministers attend OSCE summit in Dublin Foreign ministers from over 50 countries are in Dublin for a meeting of the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe at the RDS. News • 06 Dec 12
Foreign ministers attend OSCE summit in Dublin Foreign ministers from over 50 countries are in Dublin for a meeting of the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe at the RDS. News • 06 Dec 12
Report into Ugandan aid fraud published There was "collusion at senior levels" within Ugandan government agencies which led to the misappropriation of Irish aid, according to a report from the Department of Foreign Affairs. News • 23 Nov 12
Report into Ugandan aid fraud published There was "collusion at senior levels" within Ugandan government agencies which led to the misappropriation of Irish aid, according to a report from the Department of Foreign Affairs. News • 23 Nov 12
Quinn denies involvement in Hanney appointment Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said the Tánaiste had no involvement in the appointment of his wife to a post in the Department of Education. News • 20 Nov 12
Quinn denies involvement in Hanney appointment Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said the Tánaiste had no involvement in the appointment of his wife to a post in the Department of Education. News • 20 Nov 12
SIPTU asks Tánaiste to intervene in home help row SIPTU has called on Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore to raise the issue of cutbacks in home help hours and pay at Cabinet. News • 19 Nov 12
SIPTU asks Tánaiste to intervene in home help row SIPTU has called on Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore to raise the issue of cutbacks in home help hours and pay at Cabinet. News • 19 Nov 12
Tension increases in Gaza despite truce talks Egypt has said a deal to end fighting in Gaza could be close, despite few signs that either side was prepared to back down. News • 19 Nov 12
Tension increases in Gaza despite truce talks Egypt has said a deal to end fighting in Gaza could be close, despite few signs that either side was prepared to back down. News • 19 Nov 12
Gilmore calls for referendum on same-sex marriage Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he would like to see a referendum on the issue of same-sex marriage "as soon as possible". News • 13 Nov 12
Gilmore calls for referendum on same-sex marriage Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he would like to see a referendum on the issue of same-sex marriage "as soon as possible". News • 13 Nov 12
Kenny, Gilmore attend Remembrance Day events The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have for the first time attended Remembrance Sunday events in Northern Ireland. News • 12 Nov 12
Kenny, Gilmore attend Remembrance Day events The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have for the first time attended Remembrance Sunday events in Northern Ireland. News • 12 Nov 12
Tánaiste says Irish nationalism rejects murder Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that Irish nationalism is united in rejecting the notion that murder, like that of prison officer David Black, can be carried out in Ireland's name. News • 12 Nov 12
Tánaiste says Irish nationalism rejects murder Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that Irish nationalism is united in rejecting the notion that murder, like that of prison officer David Black, can be carried out in Ireland's name. News • 12 Nov 12
Turnout for Children's Referendum estimated at 30% Polling in the Children's Referendum has finished, with reports from around the country suggesting turnout of around 30%. News • 12 Nov 12
Turnout for Children's Referendum estimated at 30% Polling in the Children's Referendum has finished, with reports from around the country suggesting turnout of around 30%. News • 12 Nov 12
Gilmore to lay wreath at Belfast Remembrance event Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore are to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies in Northern Ireland this weekend. News • 09 Nov 12
Gilmore to lay wreath at Belfast Remembrance event Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore are to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies in Northern Ireland this weekend. News • 09 Nov 12
Tánaiste warns FF not to break ranks on NI Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has warned against Fianna Fáil breaking ranks with a cross party approach to issues in Northern Ireland. News • 06 Nov 12
Tánaiste warns FF not to break ranks on NI Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has warned against Fianna Fáil breaking ranks with a cross party approach to issues in Northern Ireland. News • 06 Nov 12
Ugandan govt to repay €4m in Irish Aid funds Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore has welcomed the Ugandan government's commitment to repay €4m in Irish Aid. News • 05 Nov 12
Ugandan govt to repay €4m in Irish Aid funds Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore has welcomed the Ugandan government's commitment to repay €4m in Irish Aid. News • 05 Nov 12
Irish aid to Uganda halted over 'missing' €4m Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has suspended all Irish aid payments channelled through the Ugandan government after allegations that €4m has been misappropriated. News • 26 Oct 12
Irish aid to Uganda halted over 'missing' €4m Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has suspended all Irish aid payments channelled through the Ugandan government after allegations that €4m has been misappropriated. News • 26 Oct 12
Kenny denies commissioning hospital report Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that neither the Government nor any individual minister has commissioned another report into the location of the National Children's Hospital. News • 24 Oct 12
Kenny denies commissioning hospital report Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that neither the Government nor any individual minister has commissioned another report into the location of the National Children's Hospital. News • 24 Oct 12
Kenny, Merkel release joint statement on bank debt Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel have issued a joint communiqué saying that Ireland's banking crisis was "unique". News • 22 Oct 12
Kenny, Merkel release joint statement on bank debt Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel have issued a joint communiqué saying that Ireland's banking crisis was "unique". News • 22 Oct 12
Group begins fight against Children's Referendum An umbrella group of organisations and individuals has launched a campaign for a No vote in the Children’s Referendum. News • 17 Oct 12
Group begins fight against Children's Referendum An umbrella group of organisations and individuals has launched a campaign for a No vote in the Children’s Referendum. News • 17 Oct 12
