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National Maternity Hospital vote poses conundrum for Coalition

National Maternity Hospital vote poses conundrum for Coalition

Inside Politics: Could the Rural Independents be responsible for the loss of a Green TD?

Wed May 18 2022 - 08:34
Grounds for denying remote working to staff may be reduced

Grounds for denying remote working to staff may be reduced

Government examining how best to bolster employees’ right of appeal in draft law

Wed May 18 2022 - 00:01
Decision to approve NMH move criticised as ‘bad day for Ireland’ and ‘mistake’

Decision to approve NMH move criticised as ‘bad day for Ireland’ and ‘mistake’

Deal unchanged following intense debate over ownership and ethos of new hospital

Tue May 17 2022 - 13:37
NI protocol: Dublin and Brussels are not impressed, to say the least

NI protocol: Dublin and Brussels are not impressed, to say the least

Inside Politics: Government set to sign off on NMH deal, but the row is not over yet

Tue May 17 2022 - 07:51
Deal to move NMH will go to Cabinet unchanged, says Taoiseach

Deal to move NMH will go to Cabinet unchanged, says Taoiseach

Agreement unchanged after intense debate over ownership and ethos of new hospital

Tue May 17 2022 - 01:00
Green Party TD calls on Cabinet to ‘pause’ decision on NMH move

Green Party TD calls on Cabinet to ‘pause’ decision on NMH move

Case for pushing forward now on basis of current agreement questioned by Hourigan

Mon May 16 2022 - 20:47
‘Clinically appropriate’ phrase will be retained in NMH agreement - Taoiseach

‘Clinically appropriate’ phrase will be retained in NMH agreement - Taoiseach

Kieran Mulvey says contentious wording not in original 2017 deal

Mon May 16 2022 - 15:41
St Vincent’s Healthcare Group says ownership of NMH site is ‘essential’

St Vincent’s Healthcare Group says ownership of NMH site is ‘essential’

James Menton tells committee two owners would make it difficult to manage campus

Mon May 16 2022 - 11:27
Harassment in politics: ‘You become fair game for literally anything’

Harassment in politics: ‘You become fair game for literally anything’

Irish Women’s Parliamentary Caucus draws attention to intimidation and threats in job

Fri May 13 2022 - 01:00
Harney defends role of university governing body in controversial €8 million site deal

Harney defends role of university governing body in controversial €8 million site deal

Former Tánaiste says governors were ‘horrified’ there was no written valuation

Thu May 12 2022 - 19:48
Ministers approve monthly payment of €400 for those hosting Ukrainian refugees

Ministers approve monthly payment of €400 for those hosting Ukrainian refugees

Payment likely to be flat rate to minimise logistical complexity of administering it

Thu May 12 2022 - 17:17
UL president to tell PAC she is ‘keen to draw a line under the controversies’ of past

UL president to tell PAC she is ‘keen to draw a line under the controversies’ of past

Public Accounts Committee meeting to examine the university’s 2020 accounts

Wed May 11 2022 - 21:36
Taoiseach criticises ‘false narrative’ from UK on Brexit protocol

Taoiseach criticises ‘false narrative’ from UK on Brexit protocol

Martin tells Johnson any unilateral action would destabilise Northern Ireland

Wed May 11 2022 - 21:36
Taoiseach ‘more than willing’ to offer State apology for illegal birth registrations

Taoiseach ‘more than willing’ to offer State apology for illegal birth registrations

Campaigners express disappointment at apology made in Seanad by Minister for Children

Wed May 11 2022 - 15:18
Roderic O’Gorman apology for illegal birth registrations criticised

Roderic O’Gorman apology for illegal birth registrations criticised

Adoption rights groups and politicians call on Taoiseach to issue full State apology

Wed May 11 2022 - 01:00
Coalition apology for ‘historic wrong’ of illegal birth registrations

Coalition apology for ‘historic wrong’ of illegal birth registrations

Adoption campaigner criticises planned apology arguing it would be too narrow

Tue May 10 2022 - 16:19
Concerns about NMH ownership ‘comprehensively addressed’ - Taoiseach

Concerns about NMH ownership ‘comprehensively addressed’ - Taoiseach

Two Cabinet members who raised concerns defended project over the weekend

Mon May 09 2022 - 10:31
Creation of Executive needs weeks of work on NI protocol, Coveney says

Creation of Executive needs weeks of work on NI protocol, Coveney says

Minister counters Sinn Féin claims election result brings Border poll much closer

Mon May 09 2022 - 01:00
Efforts towards power-sharing in North to get under way

Efforts towards power-sharing in North to get under way

Irish, British and US governments urge parties to re-establish Executive rapidly

Mon May 09 2022 - 00:01
Cabinet members who raised concerns at maternity hospital plans move to defend it

Cabinet members who raised concerns at maternity hospital plans move to defend it

Naughton says there will be ‘clear protections’ to ensure new NMH has complete operational and clinical independence

Sun May 08 2022 - 21:12
Weeks of work may be needed to resolve NI protocol issue, Coveney says

Weeks of work may be needed to resolve NI protocol issue, Coveney says

Row between London and Brussels likely to delay forming new Stormont executive

Sun May 08 2022 - 16:53
McDonald calls on DUP not to use opposition to protocol to delay Executive

McDonald calls on DUP not to use opposition to protocol to delay Executive

Sinn Féin says keeping the Executive down ‘will not change the protocol one iota’

Sun May 08 2022 - 14:53
Kinahan cartel leaders could be brought to justice in US, says Garda chief

Kinahan cartel leaders could be brought to justice in US, says Garda chief

Further sanctions under consideration against individuals associated with gang

Fri May 06 2022 - 16:11
Gardaí have increased presence on Dublin’s streets and it is a ‘safe city’, says Commissioner

Gardaí have increased presence on Dublin’s streets and it is a ‘safe city’, says Commissioner

Drew Harris also insists vetting for security staff blamed for delays at Dublin Airport ‘working well’

Fri May 06 2022 - 15:58
Cross-border security to continue regardless of politics in North, Garda Commissioner says

Cross-border security to continue regardless of politics in North, Garda Commissioner says

Uncertainty over when a new Executive will be formed in the wake of Thursday’s Assembly election

Fri May 06 2022 - 12:58
Leading critics of National Maternity Hospital plan may appear before Oireachtas group

Leading critics of National Maternity Hospital plan may appear before Oireachtas group

Possible extra Oireachtas committee meeting on Thursday may feature Peter Boylan

Fri May 06 2022 - 00:02
More women construction workers needed to meet retrofitting targets

More women construction workers needed to meet retrofitting targets

Industry making ‘considerable effort’ to bring greater gender balance to the sector

Thu May 05 2022 - 19:39
‘Era of free money’ for State borrowing coming to an end, PAC told

‘Era of free money’ for State borrowing coming to an end, PAC told

Secretary general of the Department of Finance addresses committee

Thu May 05 2022 - 14:47
Civilians trapped in Mariupol steelworks as Moscow accused of ceasefire violation

Civilians trapped in Mariupol steelworks as Moscow accused of ceasefire violation

Ukrainian defence of facility highlights Russia’s failure to take major cities in 10-week war

Thu May 05 2022 - 07:57
Organisers of ‘Victory Day’ event in Ireland deny it is pro-Russia

Organisers of ‘Victory Day’ event in Ireland deny it is pro-Russia

Eamon Ryan talks of ‘real sense of outrage as to what’s happening in the Ukraine’

Wed May 04 2022 - 15:41
‘Substantial change’ needed to Dublin transport plan, commuters to tell politicians

‘Substantial change’ needed to Dublin transport plan, commuters to tell politicians

Concern at ‘slow and vague timelines’ and absence of Dart Underground and southside metro

Tue May 03 2022 - 21:10
Russian TV report showing devastation of Ireland condemned by Martin

Russian TV report showing devastation of Ireland condemned by Martin

‘I think it reflects a mindset that is worrying and not in touch with reality,’ says Martin

Tue May 03 2022 - 18:17
Oireachtas delegation to address Ukrainian parliament

Oireachtas delegation to address Ukrainian parliament

Seán Ó Fearghaíl and Mark Daly set to visit towns devastated by Russian invasion

Tue May 03 2022 - 10:11
DAA claimed proper preparations were not made for new checks for airport workers

DAA claimed proper preparations were not made for new checks for airport workers

Dalton Philips told department that delays in new system threatened the Irish economy

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 18:14
People in Northern Ireland want new Executive formed quickly – Taoiseach

People in Northern Ireland want new Executive formed quickly – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says issues around Brexit have ‘hindered’ the peace process

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 14:12
New Garda station for O’Connell St to tackle anti-social behaviour, drug-dealing

New Garda station for O’Connell St to tackle anti-social behaviour, drug-dealing

Jim O’Callaghan warned gangs of youths ‘prowling Dublin city’ looking for people to attack

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 21:17
Minister vows ‘right decision’ will be made on future of State pension age

Minister vows ‘right decision’ will be made on future of State pension age

Pensions Commission recommends gradual increase in qualification age to 68 over 17 years

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 17:35
Plans for payment for hosting refugees set to go to Cabinet as early as next week

Plans for payment for hosting refugees set to go to Cabinet as early as next week

Sum of €400 per month being discussed to help with increased costs

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 14:04
State hopes to house up to 5,300 refugees in 89 buildings identified by councils

State hopes to house up to 5,300 refugees in 89 buildings identified by councils

Plans also being developed to roll out an initial 500 temporary modular housing units

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 21:46
Politicians set to hear calls for less restrictive abortion regime

Politicians set to hear calls for less restrictive abortion regime

Women’s council plans to address 12-week limit and poor national coverage

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 16:35
Draft remote working law ‘heavily stacked’ in favour of employer refusals

Draft remote working law ‘heavily stacked’ in favour of employer refusals

Grow Remote calls for changes to Bill to support firms to say yes to remote working

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 13:19
Ryan’s proposals on turf sale ban exemption in some rural areas ‘won’t wash’

Ryan’s proposals on turf sale ban exemption in some rural areas ‘won’t wash’

Revised plan on turf ban exempts communities of less than 500 people

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 21:28
TD reports online video he considers menacing to the Garda

TD reports online video he considers menacing to the Garda

Video includes criticism of speech in Dáil before concluding with sound of gunshot

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 17:38
Proposal to ban sale of turf ‘unworkable’, says SF ahead of Dáil debate

Proposal to ban sale of turf ‘unworkable’, says SF ahead of Dáil debate

Party’s motion likely to further expose internal Coalition tension over plans

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 18:22
Fraser supportive of Holohan secondment but ‘not involved in detailed arrangements’

Fraser supportive of Holohan secondment but ‘not involved in detailed arrangements’

Country’s top civil servant also indicates he did not discuss the proposal with Taoiseach

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 13:18
Stalkers face up to 10 years in jail under proposed law

Stalkers face up to 10 years in jail under proposed law

New offence of non-fatal strangulation could see life sentences for serious harm

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 16:10
More than 50% of accommodation pledges for Ukrainian refugees fail to materialise

More than 50% of accommodation pledges for Ukrainian refugees fail to materialise

Cabinet told up to 33,000 people could be seeking shelter by end of May

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 01:00
Maura Quinn to carry out external review of abandoned Holohan role

Maura Quinn to carry out external review of abandoned Holohan role

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly says Quinn will report back to him in June

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 11:55
Holohan confirms Watt signed off on his secondment to Trinity College

Holohan confirms Watt signed off on his secondment to Trinity College

CMO also reveals own role in development of his new academic job

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 22:01
Almost 3,000 offers of vacant properties to house refugees fail to materialise

Almost 3,000 offers of vacant properties to house refugees fail to materialise

Number is around 12% of 24,411 pledges made through the Irish Red Cross to date

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 21:38
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