Reducing VAT on some food items and bills is also being considered.

The Minister said Athlone Custume Barracks has very strong advocates.

The Sligo Leitrim Deputy has made no secret of his disatisfaction with the Fianna Fail party leadership in the past

The Sinn Fein motion will be debated in the Dail this evening

The Taoiseach has confirmed he will apply the whip to Fianna Fail TDs in the confidence vote of the Foreign Affairs Minister.

The Sinn Fein decision is just the latest development in a saga that has rumbled on for several months

The Zappone controversy is continuing to rumble on despite efforts by government to quell the issue

Katherine Zappone eventually declined the role following criticism over the appointment process and her hosting of a controversial event at the Merrion Hotel.