politics

Lee leaves Dáil and Fine Gael

Only nine months after being elected, George Lee has stepped down from the Dáil and from Fine Gael By Shelley Marsden

He said the decision had been a hard one but, despite his best efforts, he had practically no influence on shaping the economic policies of Fine Gael.     Mr Lee was elected last June >

Durkan steps down as SDLP leader

Mark Durkan gave an impressive farewell speech at his party conference as he stepped down as SDLP leader. By Ciaran Farrell

In an emotional address he retraced the party’s history, its adherence to non violence and its hopes for a central role in a peaceful future.     As well as serious reflections >

Martin defends spend on embassy

The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has defended the decision to refurbish the Ottawa residence of the Irish ambassador to Canada. By Shelley Marsden

Today it was reported that the taxpayer has paid over €4.4m to refurbish the embassy.     Speaking on RTÉ Radio's 'This Week', Minister Martin said it was important that Ireland >

Clinton reaffirms support for NI

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said that the North's agreement today on devolution will help stregthen the gains of the last ten years. By Pat Holland

Mrs Clinton, who was in Belfast last October, said she has been in regular contact with the parties in Northern Ireland and was aware that the road to agreement was “bumpy”.   >

Justice power transfer confirmed

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Taoiseach Brian Cowen are launching a deal to save Northern Ireland's power-sharing government. By staff reporter

  They have confirmed it will take on policing and justice powers from April 12.     The deal between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein includes new plans on overseeing >

Tomás MacGiolla dies aged 86

Former TD and Workers' Party leader Tomás MacGiolla has died at the age of 86. By staff reporter

He passed away at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital in Dublin this morning after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, May.     Mr MacGiolla was a TD for Dublin West from 1982 to >

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