The Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin, claims problems with the pension scheme at the ESB will not have any impact on the disposal of State assets.

The Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin, claims there is a strong view across the country in favour of same-sex marriage.

The Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin, claims a consultant's report recommended the coalition could save €200m on medical cards.

The Minister for Public Expenditure has warned that there are no easy measures left to take in the Budget.

Opposition parties are rallying against the government over its failure to implement cuts to allowances paid to public servants.

The Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin, has said he is "absolutely confident" the Government will raise enough money in the sale of State assets to fund their new stimulus package.

The Minister for Public Expenditure said today that he is happy to hold talks with local retailers before legislation is determined on the new licence for the National Lottery.

The Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has said he has no intention of re-negoiating the Croke Park Agreement.

The Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has described as "unacceptable" a severance payment made to top civil servant who retired during the Summer with a pension pot of €750,000.