Mattie had done a lot of work on his scrap metal bill, but the Government weren’t playing ball. And Finian threatened to hit the Minister between the eyes… with facts.
Members of the Dáil’s Technical Group claim that the national broadcaster is unfairly excluding them from a Prime Time panel. RTÉ argues that independents are not a political party and represent themselves.
A spokesperson for Minister Hogan said he was “expressing his frustration” with the insurance industry when he spoke about the levy in a recent interview.
One of Enda Kenny’s own backbenchers has said the Taoiseach’s comments, linking construction of overhead pylons to emigration of young people, are “unfortunate”.
The Companies Bill 2013 is nearly 1,200 pages and proposes to overhaul the way company law operates in Ireland. But in what way? TheJournal.ie takes a look…
A group of protesters gathered outside the Allsop auction at the RDS today, but the auction house states no houses were sold over the heads of any owners.
Mattie McGrath is worried the Government will have too much power to nominate judges but has stopped short of calling for a ‘No’ vote in the Court of Appeal referendum.
The Independent TD tried to force the government to suspend the final vote on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill because a High Court injunction was sought.
Independent TD Finian McGrath says John McGuinness should resign as pressure mounts over the Public Accounts Committee chairman’s comments this morning.
Billy Kelleher and Mattie McGrath both called on the government to introduce reductions especially since they believe that some pressure has been lifted since a deal was reached on the promissory notes.
AS WE KNOW, the cost of fuel has rocketed in recent months.
Despite the Government knocking 20c per litre off the price by reducing excise duties, filling your car or your home heating tank is becoming more expensive by the day.
Certain politicians have advised people to drive their car at lower speeds and to walk more as ideas to cut down on how much fuel each person is using.
So, this morning we want to know: Have you been trying to reduce your own personal fuel usage?
A couple of afternoon thundershowers
Max: 17 °C
Min: 10 °C
Mostly cloudy, a little rain; breezy
Max: 17 °C
Min: 10 °C
A stray shower; breezy in the afternoon
Max: 16 °C
Min: 12 °C
