'It's good to be home' - Michelle Obama

RTERadio 17-JUN-13

Irish PM says received letters in blood over planned abortion law

news 12-JUN-13

Taoiseach rejects call on abortion free vote

RTERadio 08-JUN-13

Work underway for the Kalamazoo Greek Festival

phantis 24-MAY-13

Gilmore denies special tax deal agreed with Apple

irishtimes 22-MAY-13

Legal experts at hearings on abortion law

RTERadio 21-MAY-13

Irish cabinet agrees terms of new abortion bill

telegraph 01-MAY-13

Margaret Thatcher: Hero or villain?

cnn 08-APR-13

Ryanair gives Boeing a boost with big order

news 19-MAR-13

Dublin tourists lead icy St. Patrick's Day parade

news 17-MAR-13

The river runs GREEN in Chicago as millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day

dailymail 16-MAR-13

Pope Francis, the pontiff of firsts, breaks with tradition

cnn 14-MAR-13

Orla O'Connor International Women's Day comes at a pivotal time for women's rights in Ireland

irishtimes 07-MAR-13

Cardinals meet ahead of pope vote

cnn 05-MAR-13

Benedict: 'I'm just a pilgrim'

cnn 01-MAR-13

Magdalene women set to receive apology from Kenny

irishtimes 19-FEB-13

Europe probes source of horse meat

cnn 15-FEB-13

S&P revises up Ireland outlook to stable

sbs 11-FEB-13

Deal done! EU leaders hail first ever budget CUT as David Cameron sees off attacks 'from every side' on Britain's rebate

dailymail 08-FEB-13

EU budget 'a good deal for Ireland', Taoiseach says

irishtimes 08-FEB-13

ECB close to Irish debt deal as Anglo liquidated

news 07-FEB-13

EU budget summit: as it happened - February 7, 2013

telegraph 07-FEB-13

Coalition divided over apology

irishtimes 06-FEB-13

Irish government apologises to thousands of women who suffered in the infamous Magdalene laundries

dailymail 05-FEB-13

Kenny ‘committed to resolving’ horse meat crisis

westernpeople 05-FEB-13

Detective shot 'without warning'

bbc 26-JAN-13

Yes, Prime Minister! Cameron's EU referendum unites Tories, delights business and even gets Germany side

dailymail 24-JAN-13

Forget Oprah, here are 10 alternative steps to redemption for Lance Armstrong

cnn 20-JAN-13

Cameron wants to renegotiate Britain's EU role

RTERadio 16-JAN-13

NI's first minister urges use of political process

RTERadio 13-JAN-13

EU's Rehn rules out Cyprus debt restructuring

reuters 11-JAN-13

Barroso and Van Rompuy back Irish bank debt deal

irishtimes 10-JAN-13

Parade marks start of Dublin's New Year celebrations

itv 31-DEC-12

BoI's public interest directors due at committee

RTERadio 20-DEC-12

Ireland to clarify law on abortion

cnn 18-DEC-12

Funeral of Páidí Ó Sé to take place in Co Kerry

RTERadio 18-DEC-12

Call for free vote on abortion

irishtimes 17-DEC-12

Govt to continue push for Finucane public inquiry

RTERadio 12-DEC-12

Government backbenchers urged to vote no on bill

RTERadio 12-DEC-12

Euro 2012 and Katie Taylor top Google search list

RTERadio 11-DEC-12

Constitutional Convention meets for first time

RTERadio 01-DEC-12

Merkel expresses doubt over EU budget summit

aljazeera 23-NOV-12

HSE announces inquiry team replacements

irishtimes 21-NOV-12

Savita's husband will not cooperate with inquiry

RTERadio 20-NOV-12

Thousands march for abortion rights in Ireland

news 19-NOV-12

10,000 in Ireland protest death of dentist denied abortion

latimes 18-NOV-12

Dublin Protest Over Indian Abortion Death

skynews 17-NOV-12

Pregnant woman dies in Ireland after being denied an abortion

telegraph 15-NOV-12

Woman died after being refused an abortion

thesun 14-NOV-12

Ireland Votes to Strengthen Children's Rights

ABCnews 11-NOV-12

Gathering supporters reject criticisms

irishtimes 06-NOV-12

North South ministerial meeting discusses prison officer's murder

irishtimes 02-NOV-12

McDonald's to create 700 jobs in Ireland

RTERadio 01-NOV-12

Emergency workers call for better protection

RTERadio 31-OCT-12

Irish making openings all over Asia

irishtimes 30-OCT-12

Enda Kenny meeting Francois Hollande in Paris

RTERadio 22-OCT-12

German to continue to 'work closely' with Ireland

RTERadio 20-OCT-12

European bank supervisor step closer but deal hazy

news 20-OCT-12

Europe advances towards single banking supervisor

timesofmalta 19-OCT-12

FF 'is second-biggest party'

irishtimes 18-OCT-12

Special meeting to seek further Croke Park savings

RTERadio 11-OCT-12

Food group Kerry unveils 900 new Irish jobs

news 09-OCT-12

Kenny denies health service crisis following resignation 16:08 Taoiseach disappointed at Shortall decision, Tanáiste proposes Alex White for post

irishtimes 27-SEP-12

Haiti: More aid needed for Haiti rebuilding: Martelly

reliefWeb 26-SEP-12

Kenny: Church aware of hurt it caused

examiner 22-SEP-12

Italian PM meets Greek, Irish, Spanish counterparts on debt crisis

xinhuanet_en 21-SEP-12

Reilly no confidence motion defeated 21:44 Government defeats FF motion of no confidence in Minister for Health by 99 votes to 49

irishtimes 19-SEP-12

'Courage' in Reilly u-turn, Kenny 18:23 Reilly 'to be admired' for acting quickly to reverse disabled service cuts services

irishtimes 06-SEP-12

Opposition to table motion of no confidence in Reilly 13:45 Clash over cuts has generated speculation about the prospect of an early general election

irishtimes 03-SEP-12

11:38 Super Saturday for Irish athletes

irishtimes 02-SEP-12

Paralympic glory as Team Ireland wins three golds

RTERadio 01-SEP-12

Israeli embassy in Dublin evacuated in false alarm

RTERadio 21-AUG-12

Golf: McIlroy wins PGA Championship

cnn 13-AUG-12

Katie: Team Ireland's golden girl

bbc 09-AUG-12

Draghi authority tarnished as Germany blocks plan

news 03-AUG-12

Funeral of Maeve Binchy takes place today

RTERadio 03-AUG-12

London 2012 opening ceremony kicks off

cnn 27-JUL-12

PSNI may assist Michaela murder

bbc 17-JUL-12

Anger over paper's McAreavey photos

derryjournal 15-JUL-12

Euro 2012: Italy seeks to end Spain's domination

CBSnews 30-JUN-12

Press says Germany defeated at EU summit

bbc 29-JUN-12

Eurozone leaders ready for summit

bbc 28-JUN-12

Former IRA leader to meet Queen: Martin McGuinness agrees to handshake in symbolic peace move

sundaymirror 23-JUN-12

SF right to meet Queen: Robinson

bbc 22-JUN-12

Massive bailout for Spain may only be stopgap measure

phantis 11-JUN-12

Republic of Ireland 1-3 Croatia review: Croats delighted with dream start

sundaymirror 11-JUN-12

Any deal on Spain may not affect Ireland - Gilmore

RTERadio 07-JUN-12

John McAreavey attends Mauritius murder trial

RTERadio 07-JUN-12

Olympic torch lights up Dublin 19:29 Sonia O'Sullivan, Ronnie Delaney and Jedward among those carrying flame through city

irishtimes 06-JUN-12

[-said]: I am now being branded by personnel around the country as being a murderer, and that I am going to have on my soul the death of 20 million babies.

mid 14-JUN-13

[said:]: I'm now being branded as a murderer, that I'm going to have on my soul the death of 20 million babies.

herald 13-JUN-13

[-told]: I am now being branded by personnel around the country as being a murderer, that I am going to have on my soul the death of 20 million babies,

timesofmalta 12-JUN-13

[-said]: I am now being branded ... around the country as a murderer, that I'm going to have on my soul the death of 20 million babies,

nzherald 12-JUN-13

[-said]: Taoiseach,

nzherald 12-JUN-13

[said:]: I know I'm in Rome. The old saying is that Caesar's wife must be above reproach.

RTERadio 10-JUN-13

[-said]: I have made it clear that the government parties will not be having a free vote,

irishsun 10-JUN-13

[said:]: Governments are elected to govern and the mandate given to this Government was very strong indeed.

RTERadio 09-JUN-13

[said:]: Governments are elected to govern and the mandate given to this government was very strong indeed.

RTERadio 08-JUN-13

[said:]: Governments are elected to govern and the mandate given to this government was very strong indeed. This matter has been around for a very long time and it has not been dealt with.

irishtimes 08-JUN-13

[said:]: Everyone who joins-up in respect of the parties of government know the position in so far as sitting, acting and voting with the Government.

RTERadio 08-JUN-13

[said:]: Every candidate who became a TD who campaigned in that election did so in the full knowledge that this was a programme and a decision that would be followed through and implemented and allow the people make their decision subsequent to the election.

irishexaminer 07-JUN-13

[said:]: It is a Government position, it is a Government decision and it is a Government programme. The Government this week published its proposed amendment to the Constitution to abolish the Seanad. The 32nd Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013 provides for 40 amendments to the Constitution to remove references to the Seanad. If passed by the people in a referendum, the Seanad would cease to exist from the time of the next General Election. Yeats comments not about Seanad debate -

RTERadio 07-JUN-13

[said:]: This is an issue of collective responsibility with a direct impact on jobs and growth.

irishtimes 07-JUN-13

[said:]: No political leader can be happy with 26m unemployed

RTERadio 06-JUN-13

[said:]: Tom Hayes has a deep understanding of the agriculture sector and I am confident that this, along with his political and farming experience, will equip him very well for this important and challenging role.

irishtimes 05-JUN-13

[said:]: By any standards, this is an extraordinary case involving an extraordinary woman.

irishexaminer 30-MAY-13

[-told]: Ireland is a country that is passionate about sport and it is fitting that where possible we should have world class facilities to support, encourage and inspire everyone to get involved in sport,

irishsun 30-MAY-13

[said:]: this is not the same as stating the Oireachtas should legislate to provide for assisted suicide

irishtimes 30-MAY-13

[said:]: The Minister for Children is going to supervise and monitor this. It is not just about regulations, it is not just about inspections. It is about qualities and standards, and they need to be applied on a national scale and on a national basis.

offalyexpress 29-MAY-13

[has said:]: watch this space

westernpeople 28-MAY-13

[-told]: We have set out... to be recognised as a government that is very open for business,

eubusiness 23-MAY-13

[ said]: Ireland’s corporate tax rate is statute-based, very clear, very transparent, and we do not do any special deals with any individual companies in regard to that tax rate,

euronews 23-MAY-13

[-said]: Ireland has been one of the frontrunners, and will be, in regard to building a new international consensus,

news 22-MAY-13

[-said]: Our country has had a stable corporate tax rate for many years,

guardian 22-MAY-13

[insisted:]: I'd like to repeat that Ireland's corporation tax rate is statute-based, is very clear, very transparent - we do not do special deals with individual companies in relation to that rate.

theecho 22-MAY-13

[said:]: Ireland's Corporate Tax Rate is statute based; is very clear; is very transparent, and we do not do special deals with individual companies in regard to that tax rate

RTERadio 22-MAY-13

[-told]: I'd like to repeat that Ireland's corporate tax rate is statute based, is very clear and very transparent, and we do not do special deals with any individual companies in regard to that tax rate,

upi 22-MAY-13

[ said]: The answer is no,

irishtimes 22-MAY-13

[-said]: We are not a tax haven. American investors quite understand that. Our (taxation system) is statutory-based and clear and transparent and effective right across the board,

gulfnews 22-MAY-13

[-said]: Reports of lower effective tax rates appear to arrive at their figures by running together the profits earned by group companies in Ireland and in other jurisdictions,

nzherald 21-MAY-13

[said:]: It's outrageous for you to make a claim or insinuation that the Minister for Justice is going around collecting files on individuals or members of this House ... that's an outrageous claim.

belfasttelegraph 21-MAY-13

[-told]: Ireland does not - I will repeat - does not do special tax rate deals with companies, we don't have any special extra-low corporate tax rate for multinational companies,

news 21-MAY-13

[-said]: The hands roughened in Irish soil, were leathered in your mines, your scaffolding, your bridges, your railroads,

upi 21-MAY-13

[said:]: I want to make it clear that the Minister for Justice is not in a position of collecting files on any individual or any member of the House or anybody else.

irishtimes 20-MAY-13

[-said]: We need to grow and expand Irish business in the digital market and investments like today's announcement by Eircom in providing business with the infrastructure to expand,

irishsun 18-MAY-13

[-has said]: supports the church's commitment to the life of the unborn.

news 14-MAY-13

[said:]: The Government is delighted to support GIIL’s significant investment in the Irish dairy industry as it represents a massive vote of confidence in Ireland and our agri-food sector. Glanbia is one of Ireland’s great home-grown success stories and their investment in the South East region will be welcomed by rural communities and farmers. Creating new jobs remains the top priority for Government and today GIIL is announcing that it will generate over 1,600 direct and indirect jobs by 2018 and an additional

offalyexpress 10-MAY-13

[said:]: Most of the story I read this morning is accurate, but the piece that is missing is that the Government has not made any decision to reverse its commitment.

irishtimes 09-MAY-13

[said:]: It is a day to remember that there is so much that binds us in the European Union and that our futures are inextricably linked. 2013 is a big year for Ireland. On this Europe Day we mark not just our role as Presidency of the EU, we celebrate, too, the 40th anniversary of our membership of the Union and the European year of Citizens 2013

newstalk 09-MAY-13

[-said]: People have given their views on this already but it's now a process that we've entered into as a legislature and that's our responsibility in this Republic,

timesofindia 08-MAY-13

[-said]: Everybody is entitled to their opinion here but as explained to the Cardinal and members of the church my book is the constitution and the constitution is determined by the people. That's the people's book. We live in a Republic and I have a duty and responsibility as head of Government to legislate in respect of what the people's wishes are,

timesofindia 08-MAY-13

[-decline]: as head of government, to legislate in respect of what the people's wishes are.

irishsun 07-MAY-13

[-said]: As I explained to the cardinal and members of the church, my book is the Constitution and the Constitution is determined by the people,

irishsun 07-MAY-13

[-said]: Everybody is entitled to their opinion but as explained to the Cardinal and members of the church my book is the constitution and the constitution is determined by the people. That's the people's book. We live in a Republic and I have a duty and responsibility as head of government to legislate in respect of what the people's wishes are,

HindustanTimes 06-MAY-13

[-said]: My book is the Constitution,

irishexaminer 06-MAY-13

[said:]: We are seven-eighths of the way across the river and the next section is the hardest as people's patience gets worn thin. They like to see results in their pocket at a much greater pace. Sometimes these things are not possible until you have the thing fixed in total. 'But I have never been more confident that we have actually made serious progress because it's grand to be in politics if you're spending somebody else's money and you think that everything is rosey in the garden. 'You have never heard me speak

argus 06-MAY-13

[-said]: a clarification of rights within existing law.

news 05-MAY-13

[ said]: I do hope that we can bring everybody with us, on an issue that I know is sensitive,

news 05-MAY-13

[ said]: Getting Irish businesses online is a key part of the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs and it’s hugely encouraging to see an indigenous e-commerce company like MicksGarage.com demonstrate the capacity to expand and develop its business throughout the world,

siliconrepublic 02-MAY-13

[-said]: The law on abortion in Ireland is not being changed. Our country will continue to be one of the safest places in the world for childbirth. And the regulation and the clarity that will now become evident through the protection of maternal life bill will continue within the law, to assert the restrictions on abortion that have applied in Ireland and will apply in the future,

taipeitimes 02-MAY-13

[added that:]: we need to do more to encourage employers to hire people who are currently on welfare. To this end we will launch the JobsPlus scheme in July, but this is only a start

newstalk 01-MAY-13

[-said]: And the regulation and the clarity that will now become evident through the protection of maternal life bill will continue within the law, to assert the restrictions on abortion that have applied in Ireland and will apply in the future.

guardian 01-MAY-13

[-said today]: This is an issue that has been very divisive for over 30 years,

bloomberg 01-MAY-13

[said:]: There is no question or intent in any circumstances for an opening for, as they say, for abortion on demand in this country,

news 01-MAY-13

[said:]: The law on abortion in Ireland is not being changed. Our country will continue to be one of the safest places in the world for childbirth.

guardian 01-MAY-13

[ said]: People are practical and pragmatic and understand that very difficult decisions have to be taken to correct the situation in both countries,

theportugalnews 30-APR-13

[said:]: Glanbia is one of Ireland's great home-grown success stories and their investment in the south east region will be welcomed by rural communities and farmers.

independent 30-APR-13

[said:]: The Government is delighted to support GIIL's significant investment in the Irish dairy industry as it represents a massive vote of confidence in Ireland and our agri-food sector...Creating new jobs remains the top priority for Government and today GIIL is announcing that it will generate over 1,600 direct and indirect jobs by 2018 and an additional 450 during the construction phase

newstalk 30-APR-13

[said:]: We have already had a one-year extension. Our fiscal plan sets out our intention to get our deficit to below 3% by 2015 - and we are going to stick with that plan

RTERadio 29-APR-13

[said:]: If this was a school report card, I would say it shows diligence to duty, it shows working exceptionally hard here, it shows no signs of fatigue, a high level of optimism, enthusiasm, and confidence, and it shows distinct signs of serious potential for the times ahead. I would give it a good solid A.

irishexaminer 27-APR-13

[said:]: It is testament to the skills available in the Irish workforce and the attractiveness of doing business here that world-leading companies like eBay choose to invest in Ireland on a long-term basis

newstalk 25-APR-13

[-told]: Minister Noonan made a recommendation following the Mercer report to Government for banks to reduce their cost base by between 6 and 10% and in the next two weeks he expects to receive the response to that recommendation from these banks with a substantial contribution from bank leadership with regard to pay and pensions

newstalk 24-APR-13

[-maintained]: Plan B

eecho 17-APR-13

[said:]: I would like to think that it might be enacted by the summer recess but I do not want to impose any undue pressure on this.

irishexaminer 17-APR-13

[said:]: Clearly the implications of the vote are ones that the Government will reflect on, and the bottom line is that the inclusion of €300m this year stands.

breakingnews 16-APR-13

[said:]: this was a tremendous result by a formidable young candidate. She is her father’s daughter and will not let down the people of Meath East, who voted for her.

meathchronicle 16-APR-13

[said:]: Clearly the implications of the vote are ones that the Government will reflect on, and the bottom line is that the inclusion of €300m this year stands.

waterford 16-APR-13

[said:]: The Pope himself has said we need to be more simple in the way the church does its business.

independent 12-APR-13

[-said]: While her period of office came at a challenging time for British-Irish relations, when the violent conflict in Northern Ireland was at its peak, Mrs Thatcher signed the Anglo-Irish Agreement which laid the foundation for improved North-South cooperation and ultimately the Good Friday Agreement,

irishsun 10-APR-13

[-said]: Mrs Thatcher was a formidable political leader who had a significant impact on British, European and world politics,

irishsun 10-APR-13

[-said]: HP has been a valued business partner in Ireland throughout the years and this new investment will see HP and Ireland remain at the forefront of software research and cloud computing technology,

siliconrepublic 08-APR-13

[said:]: Mrs Thatcher was a formidable political leader who had.... ExternalRelationsEuropol ExternalRelations Ireland <entities count=

belfasttelegraph 08-APR-13

[said:]: Mrs Thatcher was a formidable political leader who had a significant impact on British, European and world politics.

belfasttelegraph 08-APR-13

[said:]: The recent experience of Nypro - reinvention and refocusing on growing sectors, resonates with the wider Irish economy.

tipperarystar 28-MAR-13

[-told]: I want to make this perfectly clear to every person in the country, man and woman, particularly women, that no guideline laid down by the personal insolvency agency will be mandatory or have a condition that anybody has to give up a job,

irishsun 28-MAR-13

[replies:]: DRAT!

anglocelt 27-MAR-13

[said:]: I want to make this perfectly clear to every person in the country, every man and woman, particularly women, that no guideline laid down by the personal insolvency agency will be mandatory or will have a condition that anybody has to give up a job in the country in respect of determining their position.

breakingnews 27-MAR-13

[said:]: If Miss McEntee is elected as Government deputy, she will of course be quite entitled to lobby the Minister for the Environment for these conditions for any estate in east Meath.

eecho 26-MAR-13

[says:]: no depositor loses out

independent 22-MAR-13

[-added]: The Government, through its Action Plan for Jobs, will continue to make the changes to ensure Ireland remains competitive and a natural home for digital companies. Yahoo!’s growing footprint in Ireland is a welcome statement of its commitment to this country,

siliconrepublic 21-MAR-13

[-said]: I will use my visit to promote Ireland's many strengths and to further reinforce our deep and abiding political and economic relationship with the United States,

MaltaIndipendent 20-MAR-13

[-said]: As a nation, we make joy from sadness. As a country, we forge success from difficulty. As a republic, we create ourselves anew,

bloomberg 20-MAR-13

[-said]: Every Irishman is a poet,

bloomberg 20-MAR-13

[promised:]: he wouldn’t close Roscommon A&amp;E, he wouldn’t criminalise turfcutters and he wouldn’t put a tax on houses. It would be refreshing if he said he was sorry.

leitrimobserver 20-MAR-13

[-said]: And maybe the next time when our economies are moving in a more positive direction, we might actually have time to take out the sticks on the golf course,

news 20-MAR-13

[-added that]: This is good news that we have welcomed very strongly.

news 19-MAR-13

[-told]: I ask you to maintain the support you have always shown to Northern Ireland,

news 19-MAR-13

[said:]: I really enjoyed my day with Cian last year. He came with me to meetings with farming organisations, tourism businesses, students and visitors from the USA and he was very forthright in his participation. His media appearances and attendance at the Dail were, I think, very good for people in supported employment and I’m a big supporter of Job Shadow Day. I would encourage more people to get involved and offer a person with disabilities a chance to come and work with them for a day. Trust me, you’ll be g

tipperarystar 19-MAR-13

[-said]: Mayor, as I am sure you hear from Speaker Quinn from time to time we are indeed proud of the contribution which generations of Irish men and women have made to this city,

irishsun 18-MAR-13

[-said]: a different and unique case

breakingnews 18-MAR-13

[-said]: The Irish are found in every borough, every corner of New York,

dailymail 17-MAR-13

[-said]: He has the best wishes of all Irish people, of all traditions, as he undertakes the immense responsibility of his pontificate.

irishsun 16-MAR-13

[-said]: The decision of the Conclave in choosing the first Pope from the Americas is of particular significance as a symbolic expression of the global nature of the Catholic Church and of the 21st century world,

irishsun 16-MAR-13

[-said]: We pray that he will have the strength, the good health and the spiritual guidance needed to lead the Catholic Church in the many challenges it faces,

nytimes 14-MAR-13

[ said]: No leader can be happy with the situation where 26 million people are out of work in the European Union. That is why we are here,

deutschewelle 14-MAR-13

[-said]: We see the British relationship with the EU as being a two-way relationship - Britain benefits from its membership of the EU, and the EU is better off with Britain as a leading member making a valued contribution,

huffingtonpost 12-MAR-13

[ said]: Our plan is working,

independent 10-MAR-13

Angela Merkel [said:]: I am especially happy for the Christians of Latin America. Irish leader Enda Kenny, who has clashed with the Vatican over its handling of sex abuse cases, said:

euobserver 14-MAR-13

Martens [-stated]: I am convinced that Enda Kenny and his government will succeed in implementing the priorities of the Irish presidency: securing stability and ensuring that it leads to jobs and growth. Needless to say, Enda Kenny�s strong European credentials and impressive track record, will surely give impetus to the European project in the next six months,

famagusta 01-JAN-13

Foster [said:]: It is not the actions of those terrorists that Enda Kenny must address, but the absence of any effective security to the south of Co Fermanagh. Questions constantly emerge from the Irish Republic, including from Mr Kenny, his party, and the Irish government about the actions of the security forces in Northern Ireland. If Mr Kenny is prepared to ask those questions of the United Kingdom as another sovereign country then he should be prepared to answer them on behalf of his own country.

belfasttoday 13-OCT-12