THE Green Party has claimed the head of Willie O’Dea, who bowed to the inevitable and resigned as Defence Minister after a day of unrelenting pressure caused by his smearing of a political rival.

THE Taoiseach and Finance Minister swaggered into the Dáil chamber in the manner of the hit men from Reservoir Dogs.

Green Party leader John Gormley has reiterated his confidence in the Mahon Tribunal.

GREEN PARTY deputy leader Mary White yesterday said the Labour Party bill that would recognise gay marriage did not deal with all the legal complexities involved with a very sensitive issue.

MINISTER Noel Dempsey yesterday strongly stood over his refusal to allow controversial new fisheries legislation to include administrative as well as criminal sanctions.

Tony Blair could boost the peace process in the North by lifting the ban on Catholics becoming King or Queen, it was claimed today.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair can boost the peace process in Northern Ireland by repealing a law which forbids the heir to the throne marrying a Catholic, it was claimed tonight.

Polygamist Tom Green broke down on the witness stand as he described the hardships his family underwent as they pursued their unconventional lifestyle.