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Noel Curran said more would be invested in programming and content if there is an increase in public funding to the station

RTÉ to report 'small surplus' in 2013

RTÉ Director General Noel Curran has said that, following a range of cost-saving measures, the broadcaster will report a slight surplus in 2013.

News • 26 Mar 14

Pat Rabbitte said the PAC was, in some instances, duplicating the work of other committees

Minister raises concern over PAC hearings

Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said the remit of the Public Accounts Committee seems to have extended in recent times.

News • 27 Jan 14

The Oireachtas app is available for Apple and Android phones

Oireachtas launches new smartphone app

The first smartphone app for the Houses of the Oireachtas has been launched for Apple and Android phones.

News • 15 Jan 14

Up to 30 marts are still owed money from TLT International that has gone into receivership

Calls for export credit insurance scheme

The Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has heard calls for an export credit insurance scheme following the appointment of a receiver to livestock exporter TLT International.

News • 21 Nov 13

Revenue chairperson Josephine Feehily will discuss the timing of the tax with TDs

Noonan meets with Revenue over property tax

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan and Revenue Commissioners Chair Josephine Feehily have met over the issues surrounding the property tax deadline and payment options.

News • 04 Nov 13

The Finance Bill 2013 will go to the second stage in the Oireachtas on 6 November

Clampdown on snooping by Revenue and tax workers

The Government is introducing new measures to stop Revenue officials from prying into taxpayers' affairs when it is not required.

Business • 24 Oct 13

The report recommends an independent Ombudsman to govern the relationship between food producers and supermarkets

Call for grocery sector code of conduct

The Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture Food and Marine has called for the introduction of a statutory code of conduct in the grocery sector.

News • 25 Oct 13

Sean Barrett said there are a growing number of non-aligned TDs and a structure had to be put in place

Speaking rights 'upholding a principle' - Barrett

Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett has said he has granted non-aligned TDs speaking time in the Dáil to uphold a principle that all TDs elected by the people have a right to speak in the Dáil.

News • 23 Sep 13

Tim Cook defended Apple's use of the Irish tax system at a recent US Senate hearing

Committee will not call in multinationals over tax

An Oireachtas committee has voted not to haul multinational firms before tax hearings, in a move critics said was a sop to companies taking advantage of Ireland’s low corporate tax.

Business • 03 Jul 13

Committee has recommended that a code of practice for the consumption of alcohol with stadia be drawn up

Alcohol sponsorship ban would hurt sports - Cttee

A report by the Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications has said a ban on the sponsorship of sporting events by the drinks industry should not be introduced.

News • 02 Jul 13

IBEC will make a formal pre-Budget submission this week

Confidence yet to return to consumer market - IBEC

The fundamentals facing Irish consumers are probably a little better than expected, IBEC's chief economist has told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, but that it has not translated into spending.

Business • 25 Jun 13

Planned Oireachtas inquiries include a probe into the banking crisis

Inquiry legislation to include costs measure

Legislation to establish a framework for Oireachtas inquiries will allow witnesses recoup legal costs if their good name is called into question.

Business • 17 May 13

Up to 200 women who are now aged in their 70s and 80s had the procedure

Symphysiotomy victims look to alter law

Survivors of symphysiotomy procedures are seeking to have the statute of limitations waived in their cases to seek redress.

News • 09 Apr 13

The Government said this week's proceedings will help to shape legislation and regulations

Bar Council will not attend Oireachtas hearing

The Bar Council of Ireland has said it will not appear before the Oireachtas Health Committee on the abortion issue tomorrow.

News • 09 Jan 13

BoI public interest directors ''promoted change''

Public interest directors in Bank of Ireland do not report directly to the Minister for Finance, his department or the Central Bank, politicians have been told.

News • 20 Dec 12

New legislation to allow 'people's views be heard'

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said the introduction of new legislation that will allow TDs and Senators to carry out inquiries is about allowing for the views of the people to be heard.

News • 01 Nov 12

Legislation planned to allow Oireachtas inquiries

The Government is to draw up new legislation that will allow TDs and Senators to carry out inquiries.

News • 31 Oct 12

The contract for tablet computers has gone to tender

Labour TD objects to tablet computer scheme

A Labour TD has written to the Ceann Comhairle objecting to a plan to provide TDs and senators with touch screen computer tablet devices.

News • 30 Oct 12

Govt wins Dáil vote on Oireachtas estimate

The Government has won a Dáil vote to pass the Budget estimate for the running of the Houses of the Oireachtas, including politicians' expenses, without debate.

News • 25 Oct 12

It is not known if the purchase of the devices will go ahead under a new agreement

Oireachtas tender for tablet computers withdrawn

A tender notice advertised by the Houses of the Oireachtas to purchase 300 tablet computers for TDs, senators and some staff has been withdrawn.

News • 05 Oct 12

TDs, Senators claimed €750,000 during August

TDs and Senators received over €750,000 in expenses and allowances in August, when the Oireachtas and its committees were not sitting.

News • 01 Oct 12

The Public Accounts Committee is hoping to investigate all public sector allowances

PAC to investigate Oireachtas allowances

The Public Accounts Committee has agreed that its investigation of public sector allowances will embrace allowances paid to ministers, TDs and senators.

News • 27 Sep 12

Oireachtas launches petitions system

Citizens who wish to raise a subject matter in the Oireachtas can now do so through a new petitions system.

News • 13 Sep 12

Oireachtas plans to buy tablet computers for TDs

The Houses of the Oireachtas have issued a tender for the supply and servicing of 300 tablet computers for TDs and staff members.

News • 31 Aug 12

Joe Higgins used expenses to attend Household Charge meetings

Higgins seeks legal advice on Oireachtas expenses

Socialist TD Joe Higgins is to seek legal advice after the Houses of the Oireachtas confirmed that members can only claim expenses for travel to and from their constituencies.

News • 04 Jul 12