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Brian Hayes has said that the assets are the rightful property of the Irish people.
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Brian Hayes has said that the assets are the rightful property of the Irish people.
Sinn Féin’s legislation would mean licensed moneylenders would not be allowed to charge interest higher than 40% APR.
Enda Kenny declined to express a personal view on whether or not he supports gay marriage during heated exchanges in the Dáil today insisting it was a matter for the Constitutional Convention.
The bank says that many customers should see an improved position on their accounts today.
Brian Hayes is the latest member of government to say he is in favour of same-sex marriage but has defended the Taoiseach’s decision not to comment on his stance.
Brian Hayes said that it was a matter for the Financial Regulator but he believes that financial penalties against the bank should be considered in the wake of its current problems.
The Fianna Fáil-proposed legislation would see the Central Bank, NAMA and the Gardaí brought under the scope of the Freedom of Information Act.
Finance Minister Michael Noonan will meet with his counterparts in Brussels next week to lay out Ireland’s case for reducing the burden of Ireland’s bank debt.
A €10 million scheme for the Cork town was revealed yesterday.
Germany ensured that Spain’s €100bn banking bailout would go through the government – meaning it counts towards national debt.
Sinn Féin have said it is “clear that Spain got more favourable conditions” than we did.
Junior minister says government has to reach out to people who are frustrated with their prospects and living standards.
Hayes said a proposed €400million in cuts “would harm the economy” as it struggles to regain growth.
“By the grace of God, we have won the most sensational victory in British political history.”
However, Hayes warned that a cultural change was essential for Ireland’s economic recovery.
The Minister of State admitted the government needed to “learn lessons” from the handling of the controversial €100 tax.
Minister of State Brian Hayes said that he was open to leasing other State properties to businesses and the community.
Brian Hayes said the OPW does not have the resources to exploit the historical sites’ full potential for tourists.
Junior minister Brian Hayes also had more to say on what he calls the North Korean School of Economics.
Arriving in Brussels, Evangelos Venizelos says Greece is “ready to conclude this long process” and secure more funding.
While the country struggles under immense financial pressure, eight cabinet ministers take expenses that can’t be audited.
The Finance Minister’s comments that emigration was in some cases “a lifestyle choice” have been heavily criticised by opposition parties.
“We live in a tough, competitive world – nobody owes us a living,” Junior Minister Brian Hayes said in a strongly-worded speech delivered this evening.
The Minister of State has warned that pay cuts will be back on the agenda if Croke Park changes are not pushed through.
Four of the 31 Garda stations that will close next year have had refurbishment works carried out on them in the past 12 months.
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore also said it is “too early” to make a call about whether a referendum will be necessary on the EU budget deal.
This week, the (not) Primate of All Ireland reflects on the needy and vulnerable of Ireland, including members of Government who now have to subsist on only several thousand euro a week…
The government has outlined plans which also include the merging of nearly 50 state agencies.
The public service reforms to be announced will see less of a reduction in staff numbers in the public sector than had been pledged in the programme for government.
Brian Hayes has said the Government would look at providing assistance – but it’s not yet clear what form this could take.
A Sinn Féin TD has complained about the shortage of flagpoles in Dublin Castle – there’s only room for 26 counties.
The Department of Finance says there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution – but the Minister says banks can afford to absorb some losses.
The party denies it but that appears to be at odds with the differing lines ministers gave on the much talked about issue yesterday.
Matthew Elderfield says the pay cap is making it tough to get the best talent. Should we consider lifting it?
Planning permission will be sought at the Mater site, but the government won’t decide if it will be built until September
All the OPW’s visitor sites are free to enter today. They include the usual big names – plus some altogether stranger…
Two government ministers yesterday indicated that Ireland was in line for a reduction on the interest it pays on its EU/IMF loans.
In today’s Daily Fix: Video of Bin Laden watching video of himself; a reduction on Ireland’s bailout interest rate; cheaper rail fares, David Beckham in a car accident; and an incredible new flexible phone.