THE family of teenager Maedhbh McGivern, who lost out on a liver transplant after a bungled attempt to fly her to a London hospital, has welcomed a state inquiry into the incident but said they do not want a witch hunt.

THE parents of a schoolgirl waiting for a liver transplant are seeking an explanation after their daughter’s life- changing operation was cancelled when emergency services took too long to get her to hospital.

Garret FitzGerald will be remembered best for his massive contribution to public life in Ireland over the past 50 years, writes John Downing

BRIAN COWEN said his time as Taoiseach had been “a time of great trial and test” as he bid farewell to the Dáil.

I am proud and grateful to have served with... my party colleagues

In the next few weeks, the people of this country will be asked to vote in a very important General Election. Decisions have to be made which will affect all citizens, both now and into our future.

BRIAN COWEN broke with tradition yesterday, becoming the first taoiseach to bring his family to Áras an Uachtaráin as he was handed his seals of office.

HE ROSE a taoiseach and sat down as Bertie the backbencher.

BRIAN COWEN has said the most urgent task facing him is to get the Lisbon treaty passed.

Newly-elected Taoiseach Brian Cowen was tonight close to tears as he paid tribute to his family and his late father whose Dáil seat he inherited.

With his second Budget unveiled, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen is finally emerging from the long shadow of his predecessor Charlie McCreevy.

One of the biggest events in the political calendar, Budget Day is an annual ritual that has changed little over the years.