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Parlous state of Defence Forces once again laid bare

Parlous state of Defence Forces once again laid bare

Independents overboard as two Government-supporting TDs voted against Coalition over Palestine

Thu May 29 2025 - 10:31
Pressure on Government to expand Israel opposition

Pressure on Government to expand Israel opposition

About 40 people held up Palestinian flags at the Dáil and unfurled a large banner stating 'sanction Israel'

Wed May 28 2025 - 08:08
Renewed political pressure to expand opposition to Israeli assault on Gaza

Renewed political pressure to expand opposition to Israeli assault on Gaza

Tánaiste Simon Harris secures Cabinet approval to begin drafting legislation

Wed May 28 2025 - 00:01
Bill to ban foxhunting in Ireland causes discontent in Dáil

Bill to ban foxhunting in Ireland causes discontent in Dáil

The People Before Profit Bill benefitted from the support of demonstrators outside Leinster House

Tue May 27 2025 - 18:50
Minister insists no ‘free pass’ for builders who get planning permission extensions

Minister insists no ‘free pass’ for builders who get planning permission extensions

James Browne says there is ‘use it or lose it’ element in proposals aimed at activating delayed developments

Tue May 27 2025 - 17:54
Cabinet approves move to draft an occupied territories Bill

Cabinet approves move to draft an occupied territories Bill

Government plans fall short of ban first proposed by Independent senator Frances Black in 2018

Tue May 27 2025 - 12:59
Ireland’s housing perma-crisis returns to centre of political agenda

Ireland’s housing perma-crisis returns to centre of political agenda

Opposition plans ‘Raise the Roof’ protest on housing amid new measures

Tue May 27 2025 - 08:12
Extensions to planning permissions for developments delayed by judicial reviews to be considered

Extensions to planning permissions for developments delayed by judicial reviews to be considered

Proposed measure is bid to activate developments such as large-scale apartment schemes which might otherwise go beyond their permission timeline

Tue May 27 2025 - 06:00
Newly released records show what Independent TDs backing the Government want for their constituencies

Newly released records show what Independent TDs backing the Government want for their constituencies

School projects and road improvements among issues raised with senior ministers

Sat May 24 2025 - 06:00
The battle of Browne vs Ó Snodaigh: Plans to mark Ireland’s Norman heritage sparks war of words

The battle of Browne vs Ó Snodaigh: Plans to mark Ireland’s Norman heritage sparks war of words

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: How a 14-year-old girl brought the plight of thousands of children to the political agenda

Fri May 23 2025 - 12:22
Drew Harris ‘deeply concerned’ over ‘erroneous’ Garda strip-search claims made in Dáil

Drew Harris ‘deeply concerned’ over ‘erroneous’ Garda strip-search claims made in Dáil

Garda chief says women protesters arrested were treated ‘with respect at all times’ in letter to Ceann Comhairle

Thu May 22 2025 - 19:23
Israeli military fires shots at delegation that included Irish diplomats

Israeli military fires shots at delegation that included Irish diplomats

Irish Government demands accountability as representative in Palestine Feilim McLaughlin and deputy Sorcha Lowry among those under attack in Jenin

Wed May 21 2025 - 19:12
Fianna Fáil accused of ‘offensive’ plan to celebrate William the Conqueror

Fianna Fáil accused of ‘offensive’ plan to celebrate William the Conqueror

Sinn Féin makes claim as it criticises plan for Ireland to take part in '2027 The Year of the Normans – People of Europe’ initiative

Tue May 20 2025 - 22:11
Government wants progress on scrapping triple lock before Dáil break

Government wants progress on scrapping triple lock before Dáil break

Pre-legislative scrutiny of changes for deploying troops overseas could be finished by summer recess

Tue May 20 2025 - 19:59
Taoiseach tells Apple chief Ireland will cut ‘regulatory burden’ facing businesses

Taoiseach tells Apple chief Ireland will cut ‘regulatory burden’ facing businesses

iPhone maker, which has European HQ in Cork, previously warned of ‘aggressive competition’ from countries trying to lure multinationals

Mon May 19 2025 - 12:00
Lack of interest among reasons people did not vote in general election

Lack of interest among reasons people did not vote in general election

Survey suggests high level of public trust in Ireland’s elections

Mon May 19 2025 - 06:00
HSE says ‘hyperinflation’ among factors behind building projects’ €26m price rise

HSE says ‘hyperinflation’ among factors behind building projects’ €26m price rise

‘Good value for money’ achieved for new hospital wing, says Mater

Mon May 19 2025 - 06:00
Irish SME debt jumps to an average €444,000 last year

Irish SME debt jumps to an average €444,000 last year

Debt levels among small and medium businesses rose from €369,000 in 2023, Department of Finance report shows

Mon May 19 2025 - 05:55
Coolock U-turn does not offer protesters model for blocking asylum seeker centres elsewhere, says Minister

Coolock U-turn does not offer protesters model for blocking asylum seeker centres elsewhere, says Minister

Department of Justice has scrapped plans to open a 547- bed facility at former Crown Paints site in north Dublin

Sun May 18 2025 - 16:41
Ireland joins six other countries in calling on Israel to ‘immediately’ lift Gaza blockade

Ireland joins six other countries in calling on Israel to ‘immediately’ lift Gaza blockade

Amid a ‘man-made humanitarian catastrophe’ in Palestine, Taoiseach and six other European leaders urge Israel to ‘reverse its current policy’

Fri May 16 2025 - 17:10
Former Children’s Health Ireland boss kept salary of almost €184k in new role

Former Children’s Health Ireland boss kept salary of almost €184k in new role

Some €250,000 in potential income for CHI was lost due to late insurance claims, Public Accounts Committee hears separately

Thu May 15 2025 - 19:36
Munster Technological University cyberattack response cost €3.5m, PAC told

Munster Technological University cyberattack response cost €3.5m, PAC told

State facing ‘significant’ potential loss as training board funds in non-interest bearing account, Comptroller and Auditor General says

Thu May 15 2025 - 18:46
What does the latest round of EU retaliatory tariffs mean for Ireland?

What does the latest round of EU retaliatory tariffs mean for Ireland?

Getting caught in US-EU trade dispute would ‘definitely curtail our expansion plans’ says Irish seafood firm

Sat May 10 2025 - 06:00
Eurovision: RTÉ boss says Ireland will not pull out of contest over Israel’s participation

Eurovision: RTÉ boss says Ireland will not pull out of contest over Israel’s participation

Kevin Bakhurst’s comments came after he asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel’s participation

Thu May 08 2025 - 14:20
Simon Harris warns of ‘new challenges’ as EU prepares possible counter measures in US trade dispute

Simon Harris warns of ‘new challenges’ as EU prepares possible counter measures in US trade dispute

Fine Gael leader tells party meeting ‘it is clear that difficult decisions may need to be taken’

Thu May 08 2025 - 07:40
India-Pakistan crisis: Varadkar and Yousaf urge leaders to ‘exercise restraint’

India-Pakistan crisis: Varadkar and Yousaf urge leaders to ‘exercise restraint’

Irish citizens in Pakistan should always exercise ‘vigilance and caution’ and avoid large public gatherings, department says

Wed May 07 2025 - 16:20
Plans for counselling notes to be disclosed in sexual assault trials only if court decides they are relevant

Plans for counselling notes to be disclosed in sexual assault trials only if court decides they are relevant

Proposals stop short of ending access to counselling notes, something campaigners had sought

Wed May 07 2025 - 06:00
Sinn Féin accuses Government of misleading public over ‘additional’ Uisce Éireann funding

Sinn Féin accuses Government of misleading public over ‘additional’ Uisce Éireann funding

€1bn allocation did not provide any further funding, utility‘s chair told former minister

Tue May 06 2025 - 21:31
Council staff check radio death notices and RIP.ie to help identify correct people to strike off electoral register

Council staff check radio death notices and RIP.ie to help identify correct people to strike off electoral register

Hundreds of thousands of names on Ireland’s electoral registers should not be there, An Coimisiún Toghcháin warns

Thu May 01 2025 - 18:53
Multi-trillion dollar question is - will Trump blink when time is up on tariff pause?

Multi-trillion dollar question is - will Trump blink when time is up on tariff pause?

Gabriel Makhlouf warns Trump’s tariffs pose ‘major downside risk’ to Ireland’s economy

Thu May 01 2025 - 08:15
What are semi-State chiefs paid? From An Post to Uisce Éireann, the salaries that may rise

What are semi-State chiefs paid? From An Post to Uisce Éireann, the salaries that may rise

Pay increases could be on the way after policy shift for bodies including RTÉ, DAA and ESB

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 17:25
‘Housing tsar’ salary causing a mounting headache for the Coalition

‘Housing tsar’ salary causing a mounting headache for the Coalition

James Browne’s intervention on appointment has already led to a thinly veiled rebuke from a spokesman for Simon Harris

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 08:01
International protection overhaul an ‘important step’ in wider reform, Minister says

International protection overhaul an ‘important step’ in wider reform, Minister says

Proposal to reduce appeal time part of draft law to give effect to EU pact

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 17:49
Independent Ireland ‘open to nominating presidential candidate’

Independent Ireland ‘open to nominating presidential candidate’

Party yet to decide if it will put forward one of its own members or join with others in backing an independent

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 16:52
Asylum seekers to lose certain rights when appealing international protection refusal under new plans

Asylum seekers to lose certain rights when appealing international protection refusal under new plans

Draft legislation will lead to dramatic reforms of immigration law

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 11:08
The 34th Dáil is finally set to get to work. But what’s on the agenda?

The 34th Dáil is finally set to get to work. But what’s on the agenda?

Government is already facing a brewing political row over mooted salary for ‘housing tsar’

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 08:07
Meta introducing service to protect public figures from fake ads

Meta introducing service to protect public figures from fake ads

Tech giant will use facial recognition technology to help detect and prevent scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
Taoiseach understands public concern over mooted €430,000 salary for ‘housing tsar’

Taoiseach understands public concern over mooted €430,000 salary for ‘housing tsar’

Plans for new Strategic Housing Activation Office as well as asylum system overhaul and military radar due before Cabinet

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
Meta warned Government of ‘unsustainable’ operating environment for tech companies in EU

Meta warned Government of ‘unsustainable’ operating environment for tech companies in EU

Senior executive Joel Kaplan called for ‘urgent action’ by Ireland to ‘address the challenges we face collectively’

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 06:00
Deportation orders triple as Ireland enforces a ‘firmer approach to migration’

Deportation orders triple as Ireland enforces a ‘firmer approach to migration’

Substantial fall in number of people seeking international protection this year

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
‘Netflix levy’: Fine Gael MEPs urge Minister to meet organisation pushing for charge on TV streaming services

‘Netflix levy’: Fine Gael MEPs urge Minister to meet organisation pushing for charge on TV streaming services

Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan indicates no intention to introduce additional charge

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 17:04
Soc Dems win bid to have Eoin Hayes named party TD as they seek committee chair roles

Soc Dems win bid to have Eoin Hayes named party TD as they seek committee chair roles

Party successfully pushes for representation based on election result rather than current Dáil numbers

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
Trump tariffs: 90-day ‘pause’ on non-retaliating countries as China is hit with 125% rate

Trump tariffs: 90-day ‘pause’ on non-retaliating countries as China is hit with 125% rate

Most EU measures to kick in from May while Dáil hears of ‘existential threat’ to Irish economy

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 22:17
Streaming service levy would need ministerial sign-off under Cabinet-backed plan

Streaming service levy would need ministerial sign-off under Cabinet-backed plan

Minister for Media says he does not support a levy on streaming services at the moment

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 21:38
Trump tariffs: Ireland seeks ‘firm’ EU response and explores new export markets

Trump tariffs: Ireland seeks ‘firm’ EU response and explores new export markets

Simon Harris to advocate today for negotiated solution at meeting guiding European Union’s next move

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Plans to boost electricity grid resilience ahead of winter storm season to go to Cabinet

Plans to boost electricity grid resilience ahead of winter storm season to go to Cabinet

Proposals follow Storm Éowyn, which left 760,000 homes without power and some customers waiting weeks for restoration

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Aontú ‘actively considering’ running candidate in presidential election

Aontú ‘actively considering’ running candidate in presidential election

Peadar Tóibín says party examining candidates but aware it will be ‘difficult’ to get on ballot paper

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Netflix levy plan set to be blocked as viewers are already ‘paying enough’

Netflix levy plan set to be blocked as viewers are already ‘paying enough’

People using television-streaming services are ‘paying enough’, says Minister for Media

Sun Apr 06 2025 - 14:11
Q&A: What do Oireachtas committees do and when will they finally be set up?

Q&A: What do Oireachtas committees do and when will they finally be set up?

Sinn Féin has claimed the current timetable means committees will not be set up until May

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 15:45
Speaking rights row may simmer down following Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Speaking rights row may simmer down following Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

A Government counter motion of confidence in Verona Murphy was comfortably passed by 96 votes to 71

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 06:00
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