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UK asylum seekers-to-Rwanda policy partly behind 600% hike in applications to Ireland

UK asylum seekers-to-Rwanda policy partly behind 600% hike in applications to Ireland

Cabinet committee agrees to fast-track over 5,000 emergency places to respond to migrant accommodation crisis

Mon Jun 13 2022 - 19:57
Dublin and Limerick to get 120 all-electric buses, says NTA

Dublin and Limerick to get 120 all-electric buses, says NTA

Electric buses will become norm in every city, predicts Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan

Mon Jun 13 2022 - 18:37
Ministers frustrated at delays in approving accommodation for Ukrainian refugees — Ryan

Ministers frustrated at delays in approving accommodation for Ukrainian refugees — Ryan

Eamon Ryan responds to reports at the weekend that asylum seekers are sleeping in meeting rooms of hotels and of long delays in Garda vetting of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.

Mon Jun 13 2022 - 13:05
More than 100 electric double-decker buses due in Dublin and Limerick by 2024

More than 100 electric double-decker buses due in Dublin and Limerick by 2024

National Transport Authority signs five-year deal with bus manufacturer for 800 all-electric buses

Mon Jun 13 2022 - 12:46
Can remote hubs transform the way we work?

Can remote hubs transform the way we work?

An article asking why remote hubs are still used only by a small minority of those who work from home.

Sat Jun 11 2022 - 05:00
State’s electric vehicle target possible only with ‘incentives favouring better off’

State’s electric vehicle target possible only with ‘incentives favouring better off’

Exchequer at risk of losing 8% of annual revenue if objectives met, notes report

Fri Jun 10 2022 - 19:00

Only 1,800 have registered to date on an app to use 242 remote working hubs

Overall occupancy of the 22,000 seats in 242 remote hubs said to be running at about 50 per cent

Wed Jun 08 2022 - 19:00
Limit on what can be done to tackle cost of living increases — Humphreys

Limit on what can be done to tackle cost of living increases — Humphreys

Minister for Social Protection rules out any further measures ahead of the budget to reduce costs

Wed Jun 08 2022 - 18:36
‘It is shocking’: Government criticised as 150 Ukrainian refugees in direct provision

‘It is shocking’: Government criticised as 150 Ukrainian refugees in direct provision

Pressure to accommodate refugees has led to some being placed in direct provision centres

Tue Jun 07 2022 - 20:45
The murderer, the attorney general, the taoiseach and the birth of Gubu

The murderer, the attorney general, the taoiseach and the birth of Gubu

Malcolm Macarthur’s crimes in 1982 almost toppled Charles Haughey’s government

Sat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
Fianna Fáil’s internal rumblings are about its future — not its leadership

Fianna Fáil’s internal rumblings are about its future — not its leadership

Barry Cowen says he is not seeking to challenge Micheál Martin’s leadership but wants to stop party’s ‘drift’

Thu Jun 02 2022 - 20:46
Gubu: Listen to the trailer of a new podcast

Gubu: Listen to the trailer of a new podcast

A crime spree that shocked 1980s Ireland

Thu Jun 02 2022 - 16:59
Listen | 01:21
Barry Cowen tables motion criticising Fianna Fáil in Government

Barry Cowen tables motion criticising Fianna Fáil in Government

Offaly TD says party is being sidelined by Sinn Féin and calls for leadership to name a date for Border poll

Wed Jun 01 2022 - 21:37
Bank holiday travellers face one-hour queue to get through security - DAA

Bank holiday travellers face one-hour queue to get through security - DAA

DAA chief executive accepts airport ‘failed in its duty’ to passengers last weekend

Wed Jun 01 2022 - 11:36
Graham Dwyer: Cabinet approves urgent drafting of laws to address EU data ruling

Graham Dwyer: Cabinet approves urgent drafting of laws to address EU data ruling

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee says new legislation will be enacted by summer

Tue May 31 2022 - 20:20
Minister to meet with DAA over weekend chaos at Dublin Airport

Minister to meet with DAA over weekend chaos at Dublin Airport

Passengers suffer prolonged queues and issues around check-in and security screening

Mon May 30 2022 - 00:12
Dublin Airport to refund missed flights as Ministers express ‘deep unhappiness’ with long queues

Dublin Airport to refund missed flights as Ministers express ‘deep unhappiness’ with long queues

Airport says travellers should contact airlines to rebook due to issues at security screening and check-in

Sun May 29 2022 - 18:56
Cost of living measures to feature prominently in Budget 2023, says Taoiseach

Cost of living measures to feature prominently in Budget 2023, says Taoiseach

Martin signals public transport fare reductions may be extended

Sun May 29 2022 - 18:17
Minister calls for McClenaghan to be allowed compete at Commonwealth Games

Minister calls for McClenaghan to be allowed compete at Commonwealth Games

Gymnast and fellow athletes told they cannot represent Northern Ireland at the event

Sun May 29 2022 - 17:55
Mark Daly ‘horrified’ at his picture being stolen by Tinder scammers

Mark Daly ‘horrified’ at his picture being stolen by Tinder scammers

Cathaoirleach contacts gardaí after image used by criminals to scam hundreds of thousands of euro

Sun May 29 2022 - 16:04
The people have spoken and not very nicely

The people have spoken and not very nicely

It’s hard to see Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael substantially reversing their losses from 2020

Sat May 28 2022 - 05:01
Politicians accepting hospitality at horse-racing festival ‘deeply concerning’

Politicians accepting hospitality at horse-racing festival ‘deeply concerning’

Eight Government TDs and Senators attended Punchestown in April as guests of bookmakers’ body

Thu May 26 2022 - 19:08
Boris is loyal to the party, especially if it’s late night

Boris is loyal to the party, especially if it’s late night

British PM’s refusal to refusal to resign contrasts with Irish politics

Thu May 26 2022 - 07:35
Britain’s position on protocol spells difficult weeks ahead

Britain’s position on protocol spells difficult weeks ahead

Inside Politics: Almost half of Irish people do not trust Government to be honest, research shows

Wed May 25 2022 - 09:33
Support for vacant property tax despite ‘murmurings’ on efficacy

Support for vacant property tax despite ‘murmurings’ on efficacy

Government figures, including Taoiseach, have queried the extent of vacancy in the State

Tue May 24 2022 - 14:36
Political leaders throw support behind Ireland in Brexit row

Political leaders throw support behind Ireland in Brexit row

Inside Politics: Dutch prime minister and senior US democrat arrive in Ireland

Tue May 24 2022 - 06:53
Dutch PM says EU has shown ‘maximum flexibility’ on NI protocol

Dutch PM says EU has shown ‘maximum flexibility’ on NI protocol

Martin says unilateralist position adopted by UK government ‘simply does not work’

Mon May 23 2022 - 22:47
Coalition and Oireachtas housing group at odds over vacant units

Coalition and Oireachtas housing group at odds over vacant units

Committee indicates tax could be applied to as many as 137,000 properties countrywide

Mon May 23 2022 - 17:51
Canada trade deal ruling could further erode Government’s majority

Canada trade deal ruling could further erode Government’s majority

Green Party is divided on issue, which could lead to members voting against Government

Fri May 20 2022 - 03:00
Ryan ‘confident’ rebel TDs will not break ranks while suspended

Ryan ‘confident’ rebel TDs will not break ranks while suspended

Minister plays down suggestions the Government had been weakened

Thu May 19 2022 - 12:11
Green Party duo always likely to break ranks on divisive NMH issue

Green Party duo always likely to break ranks on divisive NMH issue

Neither Hourigan nor Costello in favour of Coalition that was formed in summer 2020

Wed May 18 2022 - 18:15
Government to extend law on consumption of alcohol in outdoor areas

Government to extend law on consumption of alcohol in outdoor areas

McEntee seeks extension to help support the hospitality sector recover from pandemic

Tue May 17 2022 - 02:00
Public and private sector unions to intensify demands for pay increases

Public and private sector unions to intensify demands for pay increases

Talks to take place to progress Ictu’s claims for higher pay in response to inflation

Sat May 14 2022 - 08:00
Taoiseach warns British on protocol as EU-UK relations plummet

Taoiseach warns British on protocol as EU-UK relations plummet

Martin says ‘unilateralism flies in face’ of approach that delivered peace process

Thu May 12 2022 - 21:22
DUP chief prepared for deputy first minister role, says Taoiseach

DUP chief prepared for deputy first minister role, says Taoiseach

Donaldson not ‘resisting naming ministers’ for Executive because O’Neill to have top post

Thu May 12 2022 - 17:04
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
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
Varadkar says no farmers will be told to stop farming or reduce herd size

Varadkar says no farmers will be told to stop farming or reduce herd size

Tánaiste tells conference it is incumbent on society to make sure we have farmers with better and more stable incomes

Sun May 08 2022 - 19:27
Humphreys says she will now support National Maternity Hospital plan

Humphreys says she will now support National Maternity Hospital plan

Minister for Social Protection was one of the Ministers who expressed concern with plan

Sat May 07 2022 - 18:48
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
Government advised against compulsory purchase of new Maternity Hospital site

Government advised against compulsory purchase of new Maternity Hospital site

‘No guarantee’ that CPO would succeed with 300 year lease, says Donnelly

Thu May 05 2022 - 13:30
Debate on compulsory purchase of NMH site halted after legal advice, Donnelly says

Debate on compulsory purchase of NMH site halted after legal advice, Donnelly says

Amid concern over Catholic ethos at hospital, Minister says nuns now ‘off the pitch’

Wed May 04 2022 - 20:54
Student loans will not be introduced to bridge third-level funding gap

Student loans will not be introduced to bridge third-level funding gap

Student contributions, currently capped at €3,000 per year, set to be gradually reduced

Wed May 04 2022 - 01:00
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
Coalition delay on approving new National Maternity Hospital due to ‘genuine concerns’

Coalition delay on approving new National Maternity Hospital due to ‘genuine concerns’

Minister for Health indicates best course of action to allow all to see details of arrangements

Tue May 03 2022 - 12:08
Routinely quoted figure for deaths due to fuel poverty overstated, says expert

Routinely quoted figure for deaths due to fuel poverty overstated, says expert

Issue a concern but ‘we need to have accuracy about the figures,” said Dr Colm Byrne

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 20:23
New court to deal with planning issues to be established

New court to deal with planning issues to be established

Move part of wider reform of legal aspect of planning process being led by AG

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 19:50
Sinn Féin motion targeting turf sale ban defeated by Government

Sinn Féin motion targeting turf sale ban defeated by Government

Opposition proposal also sought to reduce the cost of home heating fuels

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 22:46
Turf ban: Plenty of huffing and puffing but it won’t blow the House down

Turf ban: Plenty of huffing and puffing but it won’t blow the House down

Nobody in Coalition parties is under any illusion that Ryan’s proposals a dealbreaker

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 17:48
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