politics

Blair reveals truth behind Peace Process

Former Prime Minister says he took horrendous chances in a bid to secure peace By Frank Murphy

FORMER British prime minister Tony Blair has admitted he lied to prevent the collapse of the North's peace process, in his new memoir “A Journey’ which was launched yesterday. >

Callely will not travel to US

The office of the Government Chief Whip has said that Senator Ivor Callely will not be going to the US to observe the mid-term elections. By Shelley Marsden

The Senator wrote last month to officials saying he had been invited to take part in the trip - which coincides with his suspension from the Upper House.   The trip came to light due to >

MP warns of bomb plot

Tory MP claims Conservative Party conference will is being targeted by dissident republicans By Pat Holland

THE Conservative Party conference to be held in Birmingham in October is being targeted by dissident republicans for a bomb attack, a Tory MP has warned.   Patrick Mercer, a former >

Lenihan looks to bright future

Finance Minister says Ireland's finances are sustainable By Pat Holland

IRELAND 'S Finance Minister Brian Lenihan, pictured right, has said the country must restore its competitiveness and ensure its public finances are “sustainable” as it emerges from >

Politician paints a sorry picture of Limerick

Fine Gael TD Kieran O'Donnell expresses concerns over city's jobless figures By Frank Murphy

TWENTY-EIGHT people joined the Live Register in Limerick every day last month, according to a concerned local TD who is trying to highlight the growing number of jobless in the city.   >

Brian Cowen rated amongst top leaders

Newsweek claims Taoiseach is one on the world's top ten leaders By Rebecca Sheppard

He might not be so popular with the Irish at the moment, with a popularity rating of a mere 18%, but Taoiseach Brian Cowen has been listed as one of Newsweek magazine’s top ten leaders. >

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