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‘Active’ definition to be re-examined

‘Active’ definition to be re-examined

The definition of an ‘active farmer’ will be re-examined by Finance Minister Michael Noonan and changed if necessary, following widespread concerns that it will greatly restrict availability of recent Budget tax measures to support farming.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

FG backbencher admits 'disquiet' in ranks over Irish Water

FG backbencher admits 'disquiet' in ranks over Irish Water

A Fine Gael backbencher has admitted there is disquiet amongst members on the issue of Irish Water.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2014

Fleming stands by PAC walk out

Fleming stands by PAC walk out

Laois Offaly TD Sean Fleming is standing over his decision to walk out of a Public Accounts Committee meeting with Health Officials last night.

Wed, 10 Oct, 2012

Recount for Galway West as Laois Offaly and Wicklow settled

The final make-up of the 31st Dáil is still not known, after a re-count was called in Galway West.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2011

Winners, losers and coalition capers: My predictions for Election 2011

JUST one full week of campaigning to go. Time to finalise predictions for the election outcome. Many undecided voters don’t finalise their preferences until the last few days. There is still time for variations and late surprises but the overall shape of the result is now apparent.

Thu, 17 Feb, 2011