The first meeting between Charles Haughey and British prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, after Haughey was appointed Taoiseach for a second time, in 1987, was described as “friendly”.

Back in 1967, on April 11 to be precise, the then minister for finance delivered a very long and very remarkable budget speech. 

Tributes have been paid after the death of Maureen Haughey, wife of former Taoiseach Charles, was announced

Stephen Kelly’s book provides an engaging insight into Charlie Haughey, who, according to the author, used the Northern Ireland issue to his advantage throughout his political career, writes Ryle Dwyer.

Secret documents have shown the British government prepared a number of paper on how to handle former Taoiseach Charles Haughey.

The enactment of power in economic crisis by Haughey after 1987 and of Gilmore after 2011 was remarkably similar, writes Gerard Howlin

The Haughey family has slammed claims made in a new book that former taoiseach Charles J Haughey turned down an operation that may have saved his life following a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Charles J Haughey was born 90 years ago tomorrow. Biographer Ryle Dwyer examines his political legacy and the scandal that followed him

THIS time it’s not the White House that’s embroiled in a sexual scandal, it’s the Elysée Palace. Location apart, there’s nothing to beat a full-dress political scandal except, that is, a full-undress one.

The State is to pay a €5m legal bill run up by the late Charles Haughey at the Moriarty Tribunal.

The state funeral of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey last month reportedly cost Irish taxpayers at least €333,000.

Former Taoiseach Charles Haughey was today hailed a legend, statesman and political leader of peerless acumen by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

Historians will cast Charles Haughey in a much more positive light than his media critics, said one of his sons today at the former Taoiseach’s state funeral.

Former Taoiseach Charles Haughey has departed on his final journey to St Fintan's Cemetery in the Sutton area of north Dublin.

Charles Haughey's brother has paid tribute to the former Taoiseach's remarkable life, saying he will be remembered for his "style, flair and panache".

Our Lady of Consolation Church in Dublin is packed to capacity for the State funeral of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey.

One of the biggest State funerals in Irish history will take place at midday today when former Taoiseach Charles Haughey is laid to rest.

Former Taoiseach Charles Haughey was a great human being who had a genuine compassion for the weak and vulnerable, his brother tonight told the congregation at his local church.

The Taoiseach and President are attending a special service for Charles Haughey at Donnycarney Church this evening.

Thousands of people are paying their last respects to former Taoiseach Charles Haughey at Our Lady of Consolation Church in the Donnycarney area of north Dublin today.

The remains of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey have arrived at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Donnycarney, where they will lie in repose until his State funeral tomorrow.

Thousands of people are expected to queue to pay their last respects to former Taoiseach Charles Haughey when his body is removed to Our Lady of Consolation Church in north Dublin this morning.

One of Ireland’s richest men tonight rejected long standing claims that Charles Haughey had accepted cash for favours.

Dignitaries and old allies of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey, who died yesterday, visited his north Dublin home today to pay their respects.

One of the so-called Gang of Four TDs who tried to oust Charles Haughey as Fianna Fáil leader in 1991 has said he is undecided about whether he will attend the former Taoiseach's funeral.

The public will today be turning out across Dublin to pay tribute to former Taoiseach Charles Haughey, who died after a long battle with illness.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the state funeral of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey on Friday.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today said it was fitting the country’s former leader Charles Haughey would be laid to rest on Bloomsday, the annual celebration of James Joyce.

Dozens of mourners queued today to pay their respects to former Taoiseach Charles Haughey within minutes of a book of condolence being opened in the heart of his old constituency.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams today would not be drawn on Mr Haughey’s career, but extended his party’s condolences to the former Taoiseach’s family.

Bertie Ahern will deliver the graveside oration at Mr Haughey’s funeral.

Charles Haughey’s towering political presence cast a shadow over events in the North.

Union leaders paid tribute to Charles Haughey today heralding his foresight and determination in tackling the economic crisis which hit the country in the 1980s.

Ex-SDLP leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate John Hume said the former Taoiseach made a positive contribution to peace in the North.

Archbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin has offered his sympathy on the passing of Charles Haughey and said Mr Haughey was a man who has engaged the people of Ireland for 40 years.

The Government has confirmed that former Taoiseach Charles Haughey will be given an official State funeral.

President Mary McAleese has extended her sympathy to the Haughey family on his death this morning from cancer.

Charles J Haughey’s political career stuttered at first with an embarrassing defeat in a by-election in the 1950s.

An Tánaiste Mary Harney has expressed her sympathies to Mr Haughey's family on his death this morning.

Labour party leader Pat Rabbitte has described Charles Haughey - who died this morning - as a dominant figure in Irish politics for almost four decades.

Former Taoiseach Charles Haughey helped lay the groundwork for the peace process, it was claimed today.

Former Taoiseach Charles Haughey has died at his home in the Kinsealy area of Dublin at the age of 80.