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01/03/2011
Kenny Wins North's Backing
The Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness have spoken with Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny this morning to congratulate him on his party's general election success.
The DUP Leader, Mr Robinson said: "I look forward to working with Mr Kenny over the coming period.
"I will be watching closely developments in the Republic as the new government sets about its difficult task of rebuilding a stable economy."
Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness said: "The election result has significantly changed the political landscape and over the coming weeks and months we will look to build and strengthen our relationship with the new government in the South.
"It is clear that there are many areas where we can work together constructively for the betterment of all the people of Ireland."
(BMcC)
The DUP Leader, Mr Robinson said: "I look forward to working with Mr Kenny over the coming period.
"I will be watching closely developments in the Republic as the new government sets about its difficult task of rebuilding a stable economy."
Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness said: "The election result has significantly changed the political landscape and over the coming weeks and months we will look to build and strengthen our relationship with the new government in the South.
"It is clear that there are many areas where we can work together constructively for the betterment of all the people of Ireland."
(BMcC)
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23 March 2011
Government To Prioritise Seanad Referendum
The Government has said it will prioritise a referendum on the abolition of the Seanad. In the Dáil, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said his department will begin working on it immediately. However he added that drawing up the bill to do away with the Seanad would not be a simple task.
Government To Prioritise Seanad Referendum
The Government has said it will prioritise a referendum on the abolition of the Seanad. In the Dáil, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said his department will begin working on it immediately. However he added that drawing up the bill to do away with the Seanad would not be a simple task.
20 February 2014
Taoiseach To Examine Garda Allegations Documents 'Very Carefully'
Documents given to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Wednesday night by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have been described as containing "very serious allegations" about garda investigation. The Taoiseach, who said that Mr Martin was right to hand over the documents, adding that they would be examined "very carefully indeed".
Taoiseach To Examine Garda Allegations Documents 'Very Carefully'
Documents given to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Wednesday night by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have been described as containing "very serious allegations" about garda investigation. The Taoiseach, who said that Mr Martin was right to hand over the documents, adding that they would be examined "very carefully indeed".
22 September 2010
Sheehan 'Embarrassment' Says Kenny
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has called the incident involving PJ Sheehan as an "embarrassment to the party". Yesterday, Cork South West TD PJ Sheehan resigned from the party after levelling drunken abuse at a female Garda last July. He made the announcement after a meeting with the Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny on Tuesday morning.
Sheehan 'Embarrassment' Says Kenny
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has called the incident involving PJ Sheehan as an "embarrassment to the party". Yesterday, Cork South West TD PJ Sheehan resigned from the party after levelling drunken abuse at a female Garda last July. He made the announcement after a meeting with the Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny on Tuesday morning.
19 October 2009
Seanad 'Should Be Abolished' - Fine Gael
Democracy remains at the heart of the political process in Ireland – even though there has been a call to abolish the Upper House. The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has said that he believes the country needs to maintain its democratic institutions and that democratic accountability was more important than ever.
Seanad 'Should Be Abolished' - Fine Gael
Democracy remains at the heart of the political process in Ireland – even though there has been a call to abolish the Upper House. The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has said that he believes the country needs to maintain its democratic institutions and that democratic accountability was more important than ever.
22 May 2008
Daíl Outraged By Taoiseach's 'F**kers' Remark
Brian Cowen was caught on microphone on Wednesday uttering the phrase "those f**kers", following heated exchanges in the Daíl. It was revealed the expletive was aimed at the state agency responsible for consumer protection and not at members of the opposition.
Daíl Outraged By Taoiseach's 'F**kers' Remark
Brian Cowen was caught on microphone on Wednesday uttering the phrase "those f**kers", following heated exchanges in the Daíl. It was revealed the expletive was aimed at the state agency responsible for consumer protection and not at members of the opposition.
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Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered showers of rain, sleet and, over hills, snow in the morning with sunny spells, the best of these in the south. The showers dying out this afternoon with increasing amounts of sunshine. Occasionally fresh westerly or northwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Clear start with a fairly widespread frost developing. Increasing cloud brings occasionally heavy rain overnight, preceded, especially over western hills, briefly by snow. Occasional southeasterly gales, severe near coasts, developing. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
