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Lee accuses ministers of falling asleep during debate

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

GEORGE Lee accused three senior government ministers of falling asleep as the Dail debated the leadership of the country in his fiery maiden speech as a TD.

Kenny aide demoted over Sinn Fein gaffe

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

FINE Gael leader Enda Kenny last night dramatically demoted his chief election adviser, Frank Flannery, over his gaffe on a potential coalition deal with Sinn Fein.

Rebel FF TDs call for radical overhaul with quick reshuffle

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

TWO rebel Fianna Fail backbenchers have called for a cabinet re-shuffle in the wake of their party's disastrous election performance.

More than 700,000 tune in as eager viewers track poll results drama

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

MORE than 700,000 people tuned in to RTE One television as the results of the local and by-elections flooded in.

Recounts 'too close to call' in battle for final seats

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

THE battles for the only two remaining county council seats in the country were still being fought last night -- five days after voters cast their ballots.

Ryan says FG 'talk the talk' for own gain, not national interest

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

FINE Gael talks the talk, but continually blocks the country's development for political gain and not the national interest, Energy Minister Eamon Ryan claimed last night.

We won't plug budget hole by raising taxes -- Lenihan

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

FINANCE Minister Brian Lenihan yesterday said it was time people faced up to the fact there was no "easy, painless solution" to Ireland's financial problems.

Party's nearly over as PD founders gather for wake

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

THE wine and a few tears flowed last night in sumptuous surroundings in what was described by its founder as the "wake" of the Progressive Democrats.

Former FF minister's son tipped for place in Seanad

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A SON of former Fianna Fail Minister Michael Smith is being tipped to fill one of the two Seanad vacancies that will be contested in September.