http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/sf-angered-by-pound20m-offer-to-former-ruc-men-14546146.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/sf-angered-by-pound20m-offer-to-former-ruc-men-14546146.html?r=RSS <p>Sinn Fein has expressed anger at an apparent agreement by the British Government to pay &pound;20m to former part-time RUC officers.</p> Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ryan-defends-watering-down-of-nama-levy-14545968.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ryan-defends-watering-down-of-nama-levy-14545968.html?r=RSS <p>Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has defended the Government's decision to water down its plan to impose a levy on Irish banks if NAMA fails to make a profit.</p> Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/nama-bill-passes-committee-stage-at-530am-14545884.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/nama-bill-passes-committee-stage-at-530am-14545884.html?r=RSS <p>The Government's controversial NAMA legislation has passed the committee stage following a marathon debate that lasted until 5.30am this morning.</p> Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-backs-bruton-to-become-european-council-president-14545601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-backs-bruton-to-become-european-council-president-14545601.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach has given his full backing to John Bruton's bid to become the first ever President of the European Council.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-latest-stumbling-block-to-transfer-of-policing-powers-14545533.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-latest-stumbling-block-to-transfer-of-policing-powers-14545533.html?r=RSS <p>Fresh tensions emerged today between Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) over the transfer of policing and justice powers from Westminster to Stormont.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-backs-bruton-for-eu-presidency-job-14545345.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-backs-bruton-for-eu-presidency-job-14545345.html?r=RSS <p>Green Party leader John Gormley has given his support to former Taoiseach John Bruton in his bid to become president of the European Council.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:15:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-slams-strike-plan-by-publicsector-staff-14545206.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-slams-strike-plan-by-publicsector-staff-14545206.html?r=RSS <p>Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has accused public-sector workers of wanting to tax everyone else to secure higher salaries for themselves.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-issue-may-further-delay-policing-devolution-14544589.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-issue-may-further-delay-policing-devolution-14544589.html?r=RSS <p>The issue of loyalist parades has emerged as a possible further hurdle to the devolution of policing and justice powers to the North.</p> Politics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:06:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/alasdair-mcdonnell-to-seek-sdlp-leadership-14543763.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/alasdair-mcdonnell-to-seek-sdlp-leadership-14543763.html?r=RSS <p>The SDLP is set to hold a leadership contest for the first time in its history after a second candidate threw his hat in the ring today.</p> Politics Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:57:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cie-chairman-due-before-oireachtas-committee-14543748.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cie-chairman-due-before-oireachtas-committee-14543748.html?r=RSS <p>CIE chairman John Lynch is due to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee today to face questions about alleged malpractice at the semi-state body.</p> Politics Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/uup-and-tories-to-cement-partnership-14541902.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/uup-and-tories-to-cement-partnership-14541902.html?r=RSS <p>British Conservative Party MP William Hague will pledge the Conservatives' support to the Ulster Unionist Party today and is expected to address the UUP's annual conference.</p> Politics Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/committee-stage-of-nama-debate-to-begin-today-14538268.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/committee-stage-of-nama-debate-to-begin-today-14538268.html?r=RSS <p>The committee stage of the Dail debate on the Government's NAMA legislation is due to get underway at Leinster House later today.</p> Politics Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/fg-tds-and-senators-endorse-kennys-seanad-plan-14538258.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/fg-tds-and-senators-endorse-kennys-seanad-plan-14538258.html?r=RSS <p>Fine Gael TDs and Senators have endorsed Enda Kenny's surprise proposal to abolish the Seanad if the party is elected to government.</p> Politics Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-says-confidence-is-returning-to-irish-economy-14537934.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-says-confidence-is-returning-to-irish-economy-14537934.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan says confidence is returning to the Irish economy.</p> Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ahern-says-drinkdrive-limit-should-be-same-as-ni-14537808.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ahern-says-drinkdrive-limit-should-be-same-as-ni-14537808.html?r=RSS <p>Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has said the Republic should have the same drink-driving limit as Northern Ireland, which currently stands at 80mgs.</p> Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-discusses-expenses-with-oireachtas-body-14537805.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-discusses-expenses-with-oireachtas-body-14537805.html?r=RSS <p>Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has met the Oireachtas Commission to discuss the issue of expenses for TDs, Senators and government ministers.</p> Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:33:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-admits-problems-with-colocation-scheme-14537770.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-admits-problems-with-colocation-scheme-14537770.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has told the Dail that complications have arisen in the programme to build nine private, co-located hospitals in the State.</p> Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:37:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/andrews-defends-delay-in-abuse-report-publication-14537700.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/andrews-defends-delay-in-abuse-report-publication-14537700.html?r=RSS <p>Children's Minister Barry Andrews has said there is nothing insidious about the delay in publishing the findings of an investigation into how the Dublin archdiocese handled clerical sex abuse allegations.</p> Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-urged-to-overrule-okeeffe-on-school-funding-14537695.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-urged-to-overrule-okeeffe-on-school-funding-14537695.html?r=RSS <p>Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has called on the Taoiseach to overrule the Minister for Education's decision to cut funding to Protestant schools. </p> Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/harney-backs-dempsey-plan-to-cut-drinkdrive-limit-14537694.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/harney-backs-dempsey-plan-to-cut-drinkdrive-limit-14537694.html?r=RSS <p>Health Minister Mary Harney has given her backing to Noel Dempsey's plan to reduce the drink-driving limit in an effort to save lives on Ireland's roads.</p> Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/new-drinkdrive-limit-in-doubt-due-to-ff-anger-14537395.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/new-drinkdrive-limit-in-doubt-due-to-ff-anger-14537395.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for Transport's plan to reduce drink-driving limits appears to be in doubt this morning following a stormy meeting of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party last night.</p> Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ec-says-nama-can-be-off-balance-sheet-14537055.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ec-says-nama-can-be-off-balance-sheet-14537055.html?r=RSS <p>The European Commission's statistics authority Eurostat has made a preliminary decision that the operations of NAMA should be recorded outside the government's general books. </p> Politics Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/fg-front-bench-supports-kenny-plans-to-abolish-seanad-14537001.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/fg-front-bench-supports-kenny-plans-to-abolish-seanad-14537001.html?r=RSS <p>The Fine Gael Front Bench has unanimously endorsed Enda Kenny's proposal for a constitutional referendum to abolish the Seanad.</p> Politics Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:08:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dempsey-to-outline-case-for-new-drinkdrive-limits-14536523.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dempsey-to-outline-case-for-new-drinkdrive-limits-14536523.html?r=RSS <p>Transport Minister Noel Dempsey is reportedly set to face down angry Fianna Fail backbenchers this evening over proposed new drink-driving limits.</p> Politics Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ahern-dismisses-populist-kenny-attack-on-seanad-14536177.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ahern-dismisses-populist-kenny-attack-on-seanad-14536177.html?r=RSS <p>The Justice Minister Dermot Ahern is describing Enda Kenny's comments about abolishing the Seanad as "populist".</p> Politics Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/smith-says-tide-may-be-turning-for-dairy-farmers-14536176.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/smith-says-tide-may-be-turning-for-dairy-farmers-14536176.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith is expressing cautious optimism that the tide may be turning for Irish dairy farmers.</p> Politics Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-says-aib-pay-rises-dont-make-sense-14536165.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-says-aib-pay-rises-dont-make-sense-14536165.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for the Environment John Gormley says moves by AIB to award staff a 3% pay increase just don't make sense.</p> Politics Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-surprised-by-new-fg-stance-on-seanad-14535972.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-surprised-by-new-fg-stance-on-seanad-14535972.html?r=RSS <p>Environment Minister John Gormley has said he is surprised by Enda Kenny's decision to call for the abolition of the Seanad.</p> Politics Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/britishirish-body-begins-twoday-meeting-in-swansea-14535710.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/britishirish-body-begins-twoday-meeting-in-swansea-14535710.html?r=RSS <p>Politicians from throughout Ireland the UK are gathering in Swansea today for the latest meeting of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body.</p> Politics Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-vulnerable-will-be-protected-in-budget-14535406.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-vulnerable-will-be-protected-in-budget-14535406.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach has said decisions taken in December's budget will be based on fairness and equity.</p> Politics Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/mcguinness-condemns-perpetrators-of-belfast-attack-14534990.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/mcguinness-condemns-perpetrators-of-belfast-attack-14534990.html?r=RSS <p>Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness has condemned those responsible for yesterday's bomb attack on the partner of a PSNI officer.</p> Politics Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-mounts-strong-defence-of-nama-business-plan-14534989.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-mounts-strong-defence-of-nama-business-plan-14534989.html?r=RSS <p>Green Party leader John Gormley has rejected suggestions that the NAMA projections revealed by the Government earlier this week were the work of Fianna Fail ministers.</p> Politics Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dublin-abuse-report-may-be-published-early-next-week-14534246.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dublin-abuse-report-may-be-published-early-next-week-14534246.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for Children has indicated that the report of the investigation into abuse allegations in the Dublin archdiocese could be published early next week.</p> Politics Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-reiterates-opposition-to-new-taxes-14534118.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-reiterates-opposition-to-new-taxes-14534118.html?r=RSS <p>Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has reiterated his insistence that - apart from the introduction of a carbon levy - there will be no new tax hikes in this December's budget.</p> Politics Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/new-childrens-hospital-of-ireland-to-open-in-5-years-14533688.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/new-childrens-hospital-of-ireland-to-open-in-5-years-14533688.html?r=RSS <p>The new Children's Hospital of Ireland will open in five years time.</p> Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/coughlan-denies-article-about-labour-court-job-14533583.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/coughlan-denies-article-about-labour-court-job-14533583.html?r=RSS <p>Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan has asked the Irish Independent to correct a story published this morning which she says is inaccurate.</p> Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ni-parties-to-be-briefed-on-policing-proposals-14531220.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ni-parties-to-be-briefed-on-policing-proposals-14531220.html?r=RSS <p>The North's First and Deputy First Ministers are due to meet other assembly parties today to discuss the latest proposals on the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont.</p> Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/coughlan-seeks-to-appoint-siptu-boss-to-plum-job-14531213.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/coughlan-seeks-to-appoint-siptu-boss-to-plum-job-14531213.html?r=RSS <p>Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan is reportedly planning to appoint SIPTU's vice-president to a lucrative state job without any interview process.</p> Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/opposition-sceptical-about-nama-projections-14531212.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/opposition-sceptical-about-nama-projections-14531212.html?r=RSS <p>Opposition parties are pouring scorn on the Government's projection that the National Assets Management Agency will make a &euro;5.5bn profit for the taxpayer.</p> Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/taoiseach-anyone-with-mortgage-difficulties-should-contact-lenders-14530755.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/taoiseach-anyone-with-mortgage-difficulties-should-contact-lenders-14530755.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach Brian Cowen says people having trouble meeting their mortgage commitments should engage with the lending agencies as soon as difficulties arise.</p> Politics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dempsey-says-hse-bonuses-should-be-reviewed-14530619.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dempsey-says-hse-bonuses-should-be-reviewed-14530619.html?r=RSS <p>Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has said the contracts that award high bonuses to senior HSE executives should be reviewed. </p> Politics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/former-green-councillor-joins-labour-party-14530576.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/former-green-councillor-joins-labour-party-14530576.html?r=RSS <p>A former Dublin city councillor who quit the Greens earlier this year has decided to join the Labour Party. </p> Politics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-reiterates-defence-of-fas-golden-handshake-14530547.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-reiterates-defence-of-fas-golden-handshake-14530547.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has again defended the so-called golden handshake given to former FAS director general Rody Molloy last year.</p> Politics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/devolution-talks-to-continue-in-london-today-14530271.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/devolution-talks-to-continue-in-london-today-14530271.html?r=RSS <p>Further talks on the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont are expected to take place in London later today.</p> Politics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/seamus-kirk-elected-as-new-ceann-comhairle-14529928.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/seamus-kirk-elected-as-new-ceann-comhairle-14529928.html?r=RSS <p>Seamus Kirk has been elected as the new Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil by a margin of 87 votes to 51.</p> Politics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/odonoghue-uses-resignation-speech-to-defend-own-conduct-14529842.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/odonoghue-uses-resignation-speech-to-defend-own-conduct-14529842.html?r=RSS <p>The outgoing Ceann Comhairle made his resignation speech to the Dáil this afternoon.</p> Politics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/odonoghue-to-stand-down-as-ceann-comhairle-today-14529223.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/odonoghue-to-stand-down-as-ceann-comhairle-today-14529223.html?r=RSS <p>John O'Donoghue is set to stand down as Ceann Comhairle of the Dail today as a result of the controversy surrounding his expenses claims in recent years.</p> Politics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dempsey-awaiting-report-on-irish-rail-wastage-14528781.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dempsey-awaiting-report-on-irish-rail-wastage-14528781.html?r=RSS <p>Transport Minister Noel Dempsey says he has asked for a full report into claims of wasteful spending and malpractice at Irish Rail.</p> Politics Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/clinton-hails-progress-made-in-peace-process-14528721.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/clinton-hails-progress-made-in-peace-process-14528721.html?r=RSS <p>US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told the Stormont Assembly that the progress made in the Northern peace process is a model for reconciliation around the world.</p> Politics Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ryan--universities-will-have-to-manage-resources-14528701.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ryan--universities-will-have-to-manage-resources-14528701.html?r=RSS <p>Green Party minister Eamon Ryan has said Ireland's universities will have to manage their resources better following the Government's decision not to re-introduce third-level fees.</p> Politics Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/inla-announcement-coincides-with-clinton-visit-14528253.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/inla-announcement-coincides-with-clinton-visit-14528253.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) today announced an end to its 30-year campaign of republican violence in Northern Ireland.</p> Politics Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ni-discussions-to-dominate-clinton-visit-14528134.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ni-discussions-to-dominate-clinton-visit-14528134.html?r=RSS <p>Hillary Clinton makes her first visit to Dublin today as US Secretary of State. The former First Lady will hold talks with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park.</p> Politics Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/greens-support-new-programme-for-government-14528037.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/greens-support-new-programme-for-government-14528037.html?r=RSS <p>The special Green Party convention in Dublin has backed the revised programme for government.</p> Politics Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/odonoghue-to-seek-reelection-in-kerry-south-14527472.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/odonoghue-to-seek-reelection-in-kerry-south-14527472.html?r=RSS <p>John O'Donoghue is reportedly planning to seek re-election in his Kerry South constituency at the next general election.</p> Politics Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-says-deficit-must-be-dealt-with-immediately-14527425.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-says-deficit-must-be-dealt-with-immediately-14527425.html?r=RSS <p>Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has reiterated that the rate at which Ireland is currently borrowing money is unsustainable and must be urgently addressed.</p> Politics Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-says-nama-levy-is-not-concession-to-greens-14527408.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-says-nama-levy-is-not-concession-to-greens-14527408.html?r=RSS <p>Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has denied that a new legally binding bank levy included in the NAMA legislation was agreed in a bid to keep the Greens in government.</p> Politics Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ff-and-greens-to-make-final-push-for-new-deal-14527045.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ff-and-greens-to-make-final-push-for-new-deal-14527045.html?r=RSS <p>Fianna Fail and the Greens are due to make a final push today to reach agreement on a new Programme for Government.</p> Politics Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:32:00 +0100