Politics A dimming star? Lisa Chambers’ election setback raises questions over senator’s appealLisa Chambers finished third out of three candidates seeking Fianna Fáil’s nomination as an MEP candidate in the midlands-north-west constituency
Politics Voter reigns supreme in year which could see tectonic shift in political landscape The next 12 months will see local and European elections, two referendums, and maybe even a new government
Politics Barry Cowen to seek Fianna Fáil nomination to stand for European Elections next JuneThe Laois-Offaly TD informed members of his local Fianna Fáil organisation on Monday night that he intends to stand as a candidate in the Midlands-North-West constituency
Tax Reform Politicians back calls for revamp of tax and welfare systems to tackle ‘significant future challenges’The Commission on Taxation and Welfare’s report found pressure on long term fiscal sustainability, in particular from Ireland’s ageing demographic profile
Energy Fianna Fáil TD accuses Eamon Ryan of sitting on power supply crisis report for six monthsBarry Cowen says the state ‘keeps failing the public on security of energy supply, costs and strategy’
Politics Harris says Fine Gael ‘will not apologise’ for wanting to help squeezed middle, insists coalition is working ‘cohesively’ amid tax rowIt comes as a Fianna Fáil TD has accused Leo Varadkar of ‘pure electioneering’
Housing Barry Cowen says his children have been abused on social media over his ‘free sweets’ commentsThe Fianna Fáil TD said that he apologised for the remarks and accepted political criticism but that the response had been personal and targeted his own children
Energy Ireland likely to miss 2030 renewable energy targets due to offshore wind policy U-turnMid-process move to centralised plan-led system leading to uncertainty among international wind energy investors
Energy ESB will act like a monopoly until watchdog and Eirgrid act – CowenFianna Fáil TD’s comment comes after the ESB was reprimanded by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and ordered to repay more than €760,500 after overcharging customers
Fianna Fáil Cowen voices concern over FF Budget meeting amid decline in polls Party to hold special meeting on Friday about preparations for October’s Budget but TD wants separate one-day meeting to discuss party’s direction
Green Party backtracks on rural turf sales ban after outcryCommercial turf sales will still be banned in urban areas under the new plan, which marks a compromise for the Green Party
An Bord Pleanála questions impact of €40m beef plant on national herd The state body wants to consider the possible effects on the environment of the proposed processing plant in Banagher, Co Offaly
ESB denies allegations of malpractice Semi-state responded to allegations by Barry Cowen over low-balling auctions for new generators, and receiving a down payment for an emergency power contract it had not been awarded yet
Government must tackle €250 million ESB ‘price gouging’ says FF’s CowenEnergy industry insiders claim the semi-state body has deliberately driven up wholesale prices, resulting in steeper tariffs for customers
Barry Cowen calls for ‘modern centre-left’ alliance with LabourThe Fianna Fáil backbencher said a centre-left link-up between the two parties would ward off the ‘nuclear option’ of people voting for the ‘left and far left’
Cowen calls for ban on judicial reviews of housing projectsFianna Fáil TD said emergency action was needed to stop legal actions from stalling developments