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TDs accuse Ryan of trying to bring politics into repute
Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has been accused of trying to bring politics into repute by saying the Government would help homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. »
Bank crisis inquiry to proceed with ‘mental reservation’
The Mire understands that Fianna Fail and Green Party negotiators have reached a compromise that will allow some elements of the inquiry into the banking crisis to be heard in public. »
Enda Kenny to abolish Dail, Fine Gael and himself
In a radical move that has sent shockwaves through the political system Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach in waiting Enda Kenny has said that he will abolish the Dail and the office of Taoiseach when he becomes Taoiseach. »
Cowen denies turning country into banana republic
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has reacted strongly to Fine Gael suggestions that he has turned the country into a banana republic and criticised the opposition for dragging the good name of the country down. »
Green leaders caught urinating in neighbours’ compost bins
Vital talks between Fianna Fail and the Green Party on revising the Programme for Government had to be delayed this morning as some members of the Green negotiating team were helping Gardai with their enquiries. »
Parties united on Kenny ‘no to Lisbon’ plan
The Taoiseach has promised that the Government parties will work closely with Fine Gael over the summer in an effort to persuade Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny to campaign for a no vote in the second Lisbon referendum on October 2nd. »
TDs to apply for jobs subsidy scheme
The Government’s proposed temporary employment subsidy scheme has been warmly received by Fianna Fail and Green TDs, councillors and party workers all of whom expect to apply for the subsidy. »
Not Fianna Fail fall out
Fine Gael and Labour are at loggerheads over a new election strategy for the next general election which is designed to capitalise on the plumetting popularity of the Government and Fianna Fail in particular. »