The Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte, has hit out at the notion that people involved in public debate should "reach for the defamation laws" to vindicate their points of view.

The Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte, has issued a statement on the controversy between RTÉ and the Iona Institute this afternoon, warning the national broadcaster that legal claims cannot be allowed to affect its public service obligations.

The Minister for Communications is considering tasking the Revenue Commissioners with collecting the new Broadcasting Charge.

The Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has defended Ireland's tax policy ahead of an international digital conference in the capital today.

The Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte says legislating for the X-case is as liberal as Ireland is going to get.

The Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte, has announced that the CEO of Aer Lingus, Christoph Mueller, is the new chairman of An Post.

The Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte says he doesn't anticipate long term strike action by public sector workers over planned pay cuts under the new Croke Park deal.

The Minister for Communications has said he has difficulties with the take-down policies of some social media companies, when it comes to cyber-bullying.

It is expected a deal will be announced this morning on an extension to the Croke Park Agreement.

The Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said that if fraud is found to be behind the latest twist in the horsemeat scandal, then those responsible will be punished.

The Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte, will launch a new initiative today aimed at young people.

The Minister for Communications says he will meet with management at Eircom to discuss plans for 2,000 job losses at the company.

The Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has revealed that between August and September, 50,000 viewers who are reliant on the analogue TV network made the switch to digital television.

The Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said that 'foolish gambling decisions' by the former billionaire Sean Quinn have 'cost the country and the taxpayer dearly'.

A Labour minister has said Ireland should vote again on boosting the power of Oireachtas inquiries.

The Children’s Minister Frances Fitzgerald recently welcomed Retail Ireland’s initiative to only sell age–appropriate garments for the under 12s. However, most parents are far more concerned with the content children are viewing online, despite parents’ best efforts.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said plans by his party to celebrate their first year in Government were "over-enthusiastic".

The Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte is to officially announce the date of the digital switchover for TV users later this morning.

The Minister for Communications has announced plans for new legislation giving responsibility for the supervision of all media mergers to the Government.

The Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has pledged to roll out high-speed broadband in all secondary schools.

A new Smart network, a technology for high speed communications, could create thousands of jobs, it was claimed today.

The Minister for Communications has said the Green Party has secured agreement in principle that banks will share some of the risk under NAMA.

The Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has given his full backing to Green Senators Dan Boyle and Deirdre de Burca.

Big changes are due for the way fast food is advertised on radio and television.

The Minister for Communications confirmed today he is committed to the delivery of postcodes here.

The Minister for Communications Noel Dempsey has said semi-state companies legally avoiding paying millions of euro in corporation tax by moving funds to Dutch holding companies is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners.

The Minister for Communications Noel Dempsey said this morning that Fianna Fáil would not engage in auction politics.

The Minister for Communications says he hopes that the testing of digital terrestrial television pictures in Ireland will be underway by the autumn.

The Minister for Communications Noel Dempsey has tried to allay the fears of local postmasters around the country.

The Minister for Communications Noel Dempsey has handed over the management of TV licence fees to RTE.

The Minister for Communications has said that he hopes both sides in the on-going dispute at An Post will renew efforts to resolve their differences through the Labour Court soon.

The Minister for Communications, Dermot Ahern, says action needs to be taken to ease the pressure on oil prices, which are spiralling out of control.

The Minister for Communications Dermot Ahern has launched a new wireless Internet service at Cork, Dublin and Shannon airports.

The Minister for Communications has said there is an urgent need for international co-operation to end "spam," unwanted texts and emails.

The Minister for Communications, Dermot Ahern has warned that he would intervene on regulatory, infrastructural and legislative fronts to deliver broadband technology.

The Minister for Communications Dermot Ahern has received support from the EU to provide a safeguard for young people's TV.

The Minister for Communications Dermot Ahern is carrying out a review of radio licensing.

The Minister for Communications Dermot Ahern and his Northern counterpart Ian Pearson MP are to review progress towards an all-island energy market.

The Minister for Communications has published a draft list of sporting events that he believes should continue to be available free to air on television.