Irish farmers may hold the key to solving the country’s energy problem, the Progressive Democrats conference in Limerick was told today.

Progressice Democrats delegates have overwhelmingly rejected the proposal for a pre-election pact with Fianna Fail in a vote.

The next General Election cannot be portrayed simply as a battle between the current coalition Government and a rainbow coalition, Justice Minister Michael McDowell insisted today.

The leader of the Progressive Democrats says she wants her party to enter the next general election without a pre-election pact.

The Progressive Democrats are proposing the equivalent of an NCT test on buildings to preserve energy.

The PDs are pledging to get tough on drink drivers if in government after the next election.

The Progressive Democrats are gathering in Limerick today for the start of their annual national conference.

The Progressive Democrats will be aiming to win 12 seats at the next General Election, it emerged today.

The Progressive Democrats said today that childcare is high on their agenda between now and the next General Election.

The Minister for Justice Michael McDowell said today that until the IRA disbands, the republican movement will continue to exclude itself from any share of government anywhere.

It is now time for the Republican movement to listen to the will of the Irish people and fully embrace democratic politics, Progressive Democrats leader Mary Harney said tonight.

Health, transport and childcare will dominate the agenda this weekend as 600 Progressive Democrats delegates gather in Cork for their annual conference.

The Progressive Democrats have called for an end to Ireland's "rip-off" culture.

Tanaiste Mary Harney tonight talked of the “tough decision” of the Government to permit the United States use of Shannon airport before and during the Iraq war.

Michael McDowell of the Progressive Democrats insists there is no vacancy for a new leader in his party.

The Progressive Democrats have deferred a decision to change how they elect their leader because of party rules.

Change in the insurance industry will be one of the key items on the agenda at this weekend's national conference of the Progressive Democrats.

The Tánaiste and leader of the Progressive Democrats Mary Harney says her party will not be making pre-election promises in an effort to win votes.

The Government’s Attorney General, Michael McDowell, has attacked the Irish Labour Party at the Progressive Democrat’s annual conference in Limerick today.

The Progressive Democrats say they will fight the upcoming election as an independent party, regardless of their coalition partner’s views.

The Progressive Democrats are set to launch their agenda for the forthcoming general election at their annual conference in Limerick today.

Tánaiste Mary Harney has attacked Sinn Féin at the PDs annual conference in Limerick.