Mary Lou McDonald: Strikes are a 'reflection of the failure of government'
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaks to the press about the public sector workers strikes today.
Ministers criticise anonymous comments relating to Patrick O’Donovan’s health
O’Donovan was hospitalised on Tuesday after being taken ill at a European Union presidency event
Deaths in Waterford attack put focus on increase in drug-related intimidation
Inside Politics: Public sector workers strike, with Government and unions yet to agree on talks process
Phil Hogan ready to ‘serve once again’ as he launches bid for UN food agency job
Former minister dismisses suggestion that Golfgate-era resignation would impact his chances
Public sector pay can be discussed as ‘priority’ with unions ahead of strike, Minister says
More than 300,000 workers set for one-day work stoppage over prioritisation of pay in talks
Public sector strike almost certain as pay row continues
Inside Politics: Healthcare workers, teachers, courts staff and many others are now set to mount pickets outside their workplaces on Wednesday
Taoiseach to chair new Cabinet AI committee on regulation and impact of technology
Plans for new committee come as AI summit takes place in RDS as part of EU presidency
RTÉ likely to get back €20m lost in Budget 2027 ‘if it proves reforms are on track’
Taoiseach and Tánaiste’s offices intervene with Patrick O’Donovan ahead of crunch meeting with broadcaster’s leadership
Opposition parties ‘will not’ cross picket lines if Leinster House staff strike next week
Government Chief Whip says Dáil ‘must’ sit on Wednesday, the day earmarked for public sector strike
RTÉ DG says he has confidence in Minister after ‘constructive’ meeting on funding
Broadcaster’s managing director and chairman Terence O’Rourke met Patrick O’Donovan for just over an hour
Minister signalled Government was set to ‘renege’ on RTÉ deal in budget talks
Minister told Jack Chambers broadcaster’s €260m allocation could not be maintained without more funding for his department
Public spending hits record level as watchdog sharply criticises Budget 2027
A package of tax reductions announced by Minister for Finance Simon Harris will see lower and middle income workers benefit
Budget 2027: Improved childcare supports to include after-school care
Families with a young child in creche could save €1,000 a year, while an income-tax package is expected for workers
Prospect of a €250 student fee reduction unlikely ahead of Budget 2027
The programme for government commits to continuing to reduce the student contribution fee over the lifetime of the Government
Taoiseach signals halt to home heating oil carbon tax increases for lifetime of Government
Micheál Martin also confirms welfare recipients and pensioners can expect Christmas bonus











