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Ireland may take action against violent settlers in West Bank as EU leaders meet

Ireland may take action against violent settlers in West Bank as EU leaders meet

Cabinet set to approve radical change of policy on welfare rates for Ukrainian refugees

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 08:05
International surrogacies could be recognised by State under proposals being brought to Cabinet

International surrogacies could be recognised by State under proposals being brought to Cabinet

Minister for Health is bringing a memo that could potentially recognise the status of hundreds of families who had children born by surrogacy abroad

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 00:01
Varadkar one of only four politicians to declare donations over €600

Varadkar one of only four politicians to declare donations over €600

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy discloses total of €3,000 in donations from three individuals

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 17:31
Paschal Donohoe does not totally rule out bid to lead IMF

Paschal Donohoe does not totally rule out bid to lead IMF

Minister reiterates position there is no vacancy at the top and he is focused on current role

Wed Dec 06 2023 - 15:44
Sinn Féin has taken on ministers for justice before but this is the first time it has led the Opposition charge

Sinn Féin has taken on ministers for justice before but this is the first time it has led the Opposition charge

The party’s stance on the Government response quickly hardened from support to outright criticism once gaps in policing emerged.

Sun Dec 03 2023 - 05:00
Russia to ‘play up’ Dublin riots in attempt to undermine democracy, claims US policy expert

Russia to ‘play up’ Dublin riots in attempt to undermine democracy, claims US policy expert

‘It’s not about exploiting a country’s neutrality but is about actually neutralising them,’ says former Trump aide

Fri Dec 01 2023 - 02:00
State’s economy expected to shrink this year as weaker global demand dents exports

State’s economy expected to shrink this year as weaker global demand dents exports

OECD’s latest assessment says the slowdown in global demand has triggered marked reductions in export volumes

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 17:49
Irish inflation drops to lowest level in 2½ years as energy prices decline

Irish inflation drops to lowest level in 2½ years as energy prices decline

Price growth of 2.3% is the lowest since the middle of 2021 and comes as energy prices on wholesale markets continue to fall

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 11:49
Parents of some children affected by Dublin stabbing criticise slowness of State support

Parents of some children affected by Dublin stabbing criticise slowness of State support

One of the parents said that those affected had no choice but to do ‘DIY psychology’ before help arrived on Monday

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 06:00
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen to seek nomination to run for European Parliament

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen to seek nomination to run for European Parliament

Former minister for agriculture wants to contest election in Midlands North West

Tue Nov 28 2023 - 08:48
Dublin riots: Gardaí must crack down on ‘thugs’, councillors tell commissioner

Dublin riots: Gardaí must crack down on ‘thugs’, councillors tell commissioner

McEntee seeks clarity on use of force by gardaí amid criticism of ‘soft’ approach

Tue Nov 28 2023 - 06:00
Electoral Commission will examine accuracy of Electoral Register as part of its remit

Electoral Commission will examine accuracy of Electoral Register as part of its remit

The Commission, established earlier this year, will make its first appearance before an Oireachtas Committee on Tuesday

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 21:56
‘Very worrying’ that UAE could use Cop28 host role to strike oil deals – Mary Robinson

‘Very worrying’ that UAE could use Cop28 host role to strike oil deals – Mary Robinson

Timed phase-out of fossil fuels needed, and should be progressed at climate summit, conference told

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 19:37
Sinn Féin considers no confidence motion against Helen McEntee

Sinn Féin considers no confidence motion against Helen McEntee

Labour Party has said Minister for Justice has no understanding of policing needs for Dublin but won’t move against her

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 16:09
Taoiseach vows to modernise laws on incitement to hatred to include social media

Taoiseach vows to modernise laws on incitement to hatred to include social media

Leo Varadkar has said the violent events in Dublin on Thursday brought “shame to our society”

Fri Nov 24 2023 - 13:35
Majority of Greens support changes to Ireland’s triple lock but it has led to ‘tensions’ in the party

Majority of Greens support changes to Ireland’s triple lock but it has led to ‘tensions’ in the party

Under the policy change, the Green Party believes the triple lock should remain for any multilateral overseas military operation that requires peace enforcement

Thu Nov 23 2023 - 19:00
Ministers and Meath company had multiple contacts before €11m sale of 550-acre estate to State

Ministers and Meath company had multiple contacts before €11m sale of 550-acre estate to State

Devenish Nutrition lobbied four Ministers to establish whether State was interested in buying Dowth lands including large part of Unesco World Heritage Brú na Bóinne site

Wed Nov 22 2023 - 20:15
How Galway’s ‘perfect storm’ revealed imperfect defences at vulnerable coastal communities

How Galway’s ‘perfect storm’ revealed imperfect defences at vulnerable coastal communities

Beyond immediate compensation, politicians argue for a more radical, long-term approach such as relocating buildings off flood plains as climate change is sure to bring more storms

Sun Nov 19 2023 - 07:00
John Concannon, ex-strategic communications chief, appointed Canada ambassador

John Concannon, ex-strategic communications chief, appointed Canada ambassador

New diplomat led ‘The Gathering’ in 2013 and worked in marketing in private sector as well as at DFA

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 21:16
Overhaul of driving test curriculum on the cards, as road deaths spiral

Overhaul of driving test curriculum on the cards, as road deaths spiral

Driving test has not changed since 2011, before introduction of e-bikes and e-scooters and expansion of motorway network

Sun Nov 12 2023 - 06:00
Braverman should ‘cop on’ and stop ‘bizarre’ comments about Northern Ireland - McDonald

Braverman should ‘cop on’ and stop ‘bizarre’ comments about Northern Ireland - McDonald

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald says British Home Secretary should refrain from commenting about things of which she has a ‘very sketchy’ understanding

Sat Nov 11 2023 - 14:47
Sinn Féin Ardfheis: situation in Gaza a ‘living hell’, says Palestinian ambassador

Sinn Féin Ardfheis: situation in Gaza a ‘living hell’, says Palestinian ambassador

Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid given standing ovation by Sinn Féin party members after emotional address

Sat Nov 11 2023 - 13:49
Sinn Féin Ardfheis: Call to expel Israeli ambassador ‘solely motivated’ by need for Gaza ceasefire

Sinn Féin Ardfheis: Call to expel Israeli ambassador ‘solely motivated’ by need for Gaza ceasefire

Mary Lou McDonald defended her party’s demand for the expulsion of Dana Erlich

Sat Nov 11 2023 - 12:30
New Independent Ireland party registered with Electoral Commission

New Independent Ireland party registered with Electoral Commission

Party founded by Cork South West TD Michael Collins and Limerick’s Richard O’Donoghue to target those disillusioned with ‘big three parties’

Fri Nov 10 2023 - 13:12
New dog control measures to see fines  doubled, number of restricted breeds increased

New dog control measures to see fines doubled, number of restricted breeds increased

Tighter laws being introduced in wake of a significant number of dog attacks in past year

Thu Nov 09 2023 - 07:31
Bust of late UUP leader David Trimble to be unveiled in Leinster House in December

Bust of late UUP leader David Trimble to be unveiled in Leinster House in December

Bust to be placed beside one of late John Hume and will be unveiled to coincide with 25th anniversary of awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to both men

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00
Ireland to launch formal bid for new EU anti-money laundering HQ this week

Ireland to launch formal bid for new EU anti-money laundering HQ this week

Cabinet will also hear that a funding scheme will be opened for farmers in Shannon Callows whose fodder was badly damaged by extreme weather

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 19:58
Frances Fitzgerald will not run in next year’s European elections

Frances Fitzgerald will not run in next year’s European elections

Fine Gael MEP (73) has represented Dublin constituency in European Parliament since 2019

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 16:50
Crossing the Rubicon: Fianna Fáil grassroots weigh up the Sinn Féin coalition option

Crossing the Rubicon: Fianna Fáil grassroots weigh up the Sinn Féin coalition option

Strong approval for Micheál Martin and Darragh O’Brien but divided views on forming a government with Sinn Féin

Fri Nov 03 2023 - 16:10
Social Democrats councillor Carly Bailey  standing down from seat

Social Democrats councillor Carly Bailey standing down from seat

South Dublin councillor was first elected in 2019 and represented Rathfarnham and Templeogue

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 17:55
EU leaders meet as union grapples with its response to  fallout from two major wars on its doorstep

EU leaders meet as union grapples with its response to fallout from two major wars on its doorstep

It comes as Irish Government urges all Irish citizens to leave Lebanon

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 07:40
No way of recording ‘warnings’ issued to protesters outside abortion clinics, Committee told

No way of recording ‘warnings’ issued to protesters outside abortion clinics, Committee told

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly says it would not be appropriate for him to be involved in regulating Garda operational matters

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 12:41
Blazing row over refugee accommodation the ‘most divisive’ since formation of Coalition

Blazing row over refugee accommodation the ‘most divisive’ since formation of Coalition

Proposed changes to how Ukrainians fleeing war are given shelter generates strong blowback from Fianna Fáil

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 07:54
‘Incontrovertible’ evidence Gaza faces human catastrophe within days unless fuel is allowed in – Tánaiste

‘Incontrovertible’ evidence Gaza faces human catastrophe within days unless fuel is allowed in – Tánaiste

Micheál Martin, speaking at Global Irish Summit, says aid not going into besieged area in anything like required quantities

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 18:13
Health funding row one of many big political challenges on horizon

Health funding row one of many big political challenges on horizon

Inside politics: Gravity of the flooding in east Cork has stunned Ministers and the response is changing almost daily

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 07:10
Cork flood relief payments set to exceed €70,000

Cork flood relief payments set to exceed €70,000

Cork flooding: Minister for Enterprise to bring memo to Cabinet on plan to provide payments with a maximum ‘in excess of €70,000′

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 06:10
Department denies ‘census town’ change will affect CPO powers

Department denies ‘census town’ change will affect CPO powers

Labour Party says change to term by CSO means Act setting up LDA can no longer allow compulsory acquisition of certain land for social housing

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 06:00
New plan to end direct provision to be set out in revised White Paper

New plan to end direct provision to be set out in revised White Paper

2020 policy envisaged 3,500 applicants a year and predicted own-door accommodation by end of 2024 but O’Gorman says that is no longer possible

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 06:00
Social media trolling and spread of fake news are threat to Irish democracy, say Green Party leaders

Social media trolling and spread of fake news are threat to Irish democracy, say Green Party leaders

Eamon Ryan describes Greens as ‘the vanguard for change’

Sat Oct 21 2023 - 21:48
Women diagnosed with cancer to be allowed pause their maternity leave under new plans

Women diagnosed with cancer to be allowed pause their maternity leave under new plans

Roderic O’Gorman says he will reverse law that does not allow women receiving treatment to pause leave

Sat Oct 21 2023 - 17:59
Greens in power: How the party has quietly become the most effective member of Coalition

Greens in power: How the party has quietly become the most effective member of Coalition

Harry McGee looks at the party's performance in Government ahead of the party's annual conference in Cork

Sat Oct 21 2023 - 06:00
Government and Opposition parties fail to agree wording of Dáil motion on Gaza

Government and Opposition parties fail to agree wording of Dáil motion on Gaza

Labour amendment to Tánaiste Micheál Martin’s motion includes a condemnation of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 17:36
Israeli evacuation order of northern Gaza ‘deeply dangerous’, says Tánaiste

Israeli evacuation order of northern Gaza ‘deeply dangerous’, says Tánaiste

Minister for Foreign Affairs refrains from direct criticism of EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen

Tue Oct 17 2023 - 20:00
Budget 2024: First three lump sums to be paid next month

Budget 2024: First three lump sums to be paid next month

Timetable revealed for payment of nine once-off supplements

Tue Oct 17 2023 - 00:01
Von der Leyen’s approach to Israel-Hamas conflict thoughtless and reckless, says Higgins

Von der Leyen’s approach to Israel-Hamas conflict thoughtless and reckless, says Higgins

President says Israel left post-war norms on human rights ‘in tatters’ by announcing it would break international law in advance

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 17:11
Spotlight on Sinn Féin over its stance on Palestine after Hamas attack

Spotlight on Sinn Féin over its stance on Palestine after Hamas attack

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald condemned the attack ‘outright’ on Monday but not before some party representatives avoided criticising the Hamas atrocity

Sat Oct 14 2023 - 07:00
How the Council of State advised President at meeting on judicial appointments Bill

How the Council of State advised President at meeting on judicial appointments Bill

Advisory body gathered by President Michael D Higgins to seek expert view on whether Bill should go to Supreme Court

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 20:32
Tánaiste calls on Israel to rescind decision to force 1.1m people out of Gaza, saying ‘two wrongs don’t make a right’

Tánaiste calls on Israel to rescind decision to force 1.1m people out of Gaza, saying ‘two wrongs don’t make a right’

Micheál Martin says it is not feasible for such a large number of people to move within a day, saying such an evacuation would cause ‘enormous trauma’

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 13:58
Gaza left without power ahead of expected Israeli ground offensive

Gaza left without power ahead of expected Israeli ground offensive

Gaza Strip's power supply cut as thousands of Israeli army personnel sent to border

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 21:51
‘Tiocfaidh ár lá,’ Sinn Féin councillor tells pro-Palestinian rally in Dublin

‘Tiocfaidh ár lá,’ Sinn Féin councillor tells pro-Palestinian rally in Dublin

Daithí Doolan, councillor representing Ballyfermot, one of a number of speakers at demonstration on O’Connell Street attended by hundreds

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 21:10
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