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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
Temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees may be needed for up to three years

Temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees may be needed for up to three years

Each council could be mandated to develop a significant housing centre in their area

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 02:00
Meetings held with construction representatives over modular homes for refugees

Meetings held with construction representatives over modular homes for refugees

Government plans response to ‘unprecedented demographic crisis’

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 01:00
Some retrofitted homes performing below their efficiency rating, Oireachtas told

Some retrofitted homes performing below their efficiency rating, Oireachtas told

Findings could mean homes would have to be retrofitted again after 10 years, researchers say

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 15:29
Ryan feels full force of Fianna Fáil anger over turf ban

Ryan feels full force of Fianna Fáil anger over turf ban

Robust meeting with Green Party leader calms risk of Coalition rift

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 10:59
FF politicians see Martin becoming tánaiste rather than stepping down as leader

FF politicians see Martin becoming tánaiste rather than stepping down as leader

Views divided on whether Martin would lead Fianna Fáil into the next general election

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 01:00
Barry Cowen says he hopes to discuss ban on turf sales with Eamon Ryan this week

Barry Cowen says he hopes to discuss ban on turf sales with Eamon Ryan this week

Some TDs in constituencies with significant tracts of bog say they have been ‘inundated’ with concerns and complaints

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 01:00
Government to issue response to calls for public sector pay rises

Government to issue response to calls for public sector pay rises

INTO seeks ‘substantial pay uplifts’ as it warns of need to ensure ‘industrial harmony’

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 19:16
Cost of the national children’s hospital could rise to more than €2bn

Cost of the national children’s hospital could rise to more than €2bn

War in Ukraine, Brexit, the pandemic and disruption to the global supply chain could all be factors in pushing up costs

Sun Apr 17 2022 - 19:41
Robert Watt and his role in Tony Holohan’s €20m secondment

Robert Watt and his role in Tony Holohan’s €20m secondment

Serious questions cloud secretary general’s unusual decision to spend lots of State money

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 04:00
Give me a crash course in... the Tony Holohan job controversy

Give me a crash course in... the Tony Holohan job controversy

Secretary general Robert Watt “ring-fenced” €2 million per annum to TCD to support Holohan’s new role

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 18:00
Turf-cutting may have a romanticised image but the reality is very different

Turf-cutting may have a romanticised image but the reality is very different

Decision to ban the commercial sale of turf is portrayed as an attack on rural Ireland and its way of life by middle-class city types

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 01:00
Robert Watt’s decision to give TCD €2m a year focus of two inquiries

Robert Watt’s decision to give TCD €2m a year focus of two inquiries

Deal linked to Tony Holohan’s secondment leaves serious questions, Pearse Doherty says

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 21:49
Working hours of public service staff to be restored to those before austerity measures

Working hours of public service staff to be restored to those before austerity measures

Public service workers in certain grades will no longer have to work extra hours stipulated by the Haddington Road Agreement

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 20:38
Watt stands over role in proposed Holohan secondment

Watt stands over role in proposed Holohan secondment

Mandarin defends decision not to tell Minister that Holohan would retain €187,000 salary

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 22:49
Arriving refugees to be placed in emergency accommodation over Easter

Arriving refugees to be placed in emergency accommodation over Easter

Most Ukrainians will go to dormitory-style facilities as other options exhausted, Taoiseach tells colleagues

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 19:46
Up to 2,000 homes could be freed up for rental under Fair Deal changes

Up to 2,000 homes could be freed up for rental under Fair Deal changes

Nursing home residents to pay State 40% of income from renting out home instead of 80%

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 19:34
Number of Dáil seats to reach record high after next election

Number of Dáil seats to reach record high after next election

Proposal approved for seat range between 169 and 179 to reflect population growth

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 17:56
State must restrict turf sales without delay to improve air quality – Ryan

State must restrict turf sales without delay to improve air quality – Ryan

Policy change provokes strong opposition in the west and midlands

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 16:29
Cut in VAT on gas and electricity bills announced

Cut in VAT on gas and electricity bills announced

Reduction of 4.5% in VAT will offset scheduled increase in carbon tax, Donohoe says

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 15:34
Think-tank’s all-Ireland report sees climate change and biodiversity loss as action areas

Think-tank’s all-Ireland report sees climate change and biodiversity loss as action areas

NESC finds there is significant support for an all-island approach to the big economic, social, environmental and wellbeing questions

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 20:20
Latest forecasts suggest lower than expected budget deficit despite war

Latest forecasts suggest lower than expected budget deficit despite war

Additional measures on inflation set to be approved by Cabinet

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 19:15
Dispute between council and local radio station a concern, says Taoiseach

Dispute between council and local radio station a concern, says Taoiseach

‘There can be no connection between advertising sponsorship and editorial control’ he says

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 16:42
Planned measures will ‘more than offset’ carbon tax increase – Varadkar

Planned measures will ‘more than offset’ carbon tax increase – Varadkar

Temporary VAT reduction planned on gas and electricity but not on car fuel or heating oil

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 14:21
Watt report on Holohan secondment understood to contradict Taoiseach

Watt report on Holohan secondment understood to contradict Taoiseach

‘There should have been more transparency about this from the outset,’ Martin says

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 13:30
Donnelly to publish Watt report on Holohan secondment within days

Donnelly to publish Watt report on Holohan secondment within days

State chief medical officer would have continued to get department salary of €187,000

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 17:26
Criticism of failure to introduce ban on selling turf gradually

Criticism of failure to introduce ban on selling turf gradually

Opposition TD claims move by Ryan will hit families producing non-commercially

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 17:04
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
Zelenskiy address: No pomp or frills, just a direct and uncompromising message

Zelenskiy address: No pomp or frills, just a direct and uncompromising message

Inside Politics: Ukrainian leader’s speech to Oireachtas was unadorned and powerful

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 08:00
Holohan confirms he does not intend to return to role of chief medical officer

Holohan confirms he does not intend to return to role of chief medical officer

Donnelly was only made aware on Tuesday that Holohan’s TCD post was a secondment

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
In addressing Oireachtas, Zelenskiy joins long line of foreign leaders

In addressing Oireachtas, Zelenskiy joins long line of foreign leaders

Inside Politics: Ukrainian president will be 22nd person to address joint sitting of Houses

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 08:12
Changes to triple-lock defence protocol not ‘a big priority’, Coveney says

Changes to triple-lock defence protocol not ‘a big priority’, Coveney says

Minister says he would like to have seen latest sanctions mooted for Russia go further

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 18:55
Leinster House relief as Russian ambassador declines invite to Zelenskiy address

Leinster House relief as Russian ambassador declines invite to Zelenskiy address

Inside Politics: Modest proposal to increase carbon tax cuts little ice with Opposition or public

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 08:01
Government to press ahead with carbon tax increases at end of month

Government to press ahead with carbon tax increases at end of month

Political fallout from move could be very damaging to Coalition, say senior figures

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 04:45
Full retrofit only available from two firms, sustainable energy body says

Full retrofit only available from two firms, sustainable energy body says

SEAI to outline challenge of getting half million Irish homes to B2 standard by 2030

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 04:05
State wants further sanctions against Russia after ‘appalling crimes’, says Taoiseach

State wants further sanctions against Russia after ‘appalling crimes’, says Taoiseach

Government to back fifth EU sanctions package as Zelenskiy accuses Russia of war crimes –

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 01:00
Zelenskiy calls for Bucha killings to be deemed genocide

Zelenskiy calls for Bucha killings to be deemed genocide

Russia denies atrocities and accuses Kyiv of staging images of dead civilians

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 01:00
Russian Ambassador to Ireland will not attend Zelenskiy speech

Russian Ambassador to Ireland will not attend Zelenskiy speech

Yuriy Filatov was invited to Oireachtas sitting on Wednesday morning

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 21:09
Cimate change messaging designed to reach those who feel impact most

Cimate change messaging designed to reach those who feel impact most

Research project finds marginalised groups are being ignored and seeks to engage them

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00
Ivana Bacik’s first task as Labour leader is to broaden her own appeal

Ivana Bacik’s first task as Labour leader is to broaden her own appeal

New party leader’s challenge is formidable and winning more seats will be her acid test, writes Harry McGee

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 13:20
EU summit will see big decisions made on Ireland’s political future

EU summit will see big decisions made on Ireland’s political future

Leaders gather to discuss next steps in response to ongoing war in Ukraine

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 07:14
Ireland’s poorest communities are not sufficiently heard on climate, major report finds

Ireland’s poorest communities are not sufficiently heard on climate, major report finds

Landmark study says such groups tend to be excluded from debates despite bearing brunt of impacts

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 01:30
Scholarships for four hundred students to attend Gaeltacht summer colleges

Scholarships for four hundred students to attend Gaeltacht summer colleges

Initiative will allow disadvantaged students to experience Gaeltacht life

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 01:00
Zelenskiy due to address Dáil and Seanad by video on April 6th

Zelenskiy due to address Dáil and Seanad by video on April 6th

Agreement reached between Irish and Ukrainian officials for proposed date, sources say

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 18:35
Reality of war in Ukraine for Europe and Ireland begins to hit home

Reality of war in Ukraine for Europe and Ireland begins to hit home

Inside Politics: Inflation in Irish economy expected to surge to 8.5%, highest since 1980s

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 07:04
Ireland on track for wind energy to power 3.75 million homes by 2030, Eirgrid says

Ireland on track for wind energy to power 3.75 million homes by 2030, Eirgrid says

Target would bring State close to 80% renewables mark contained in action plan

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 19:30
Fine Gael senator apologises for tweet about Sinn Féin TD

Fine Gael senator apologises for tweet about Sinn Féin TD

Regina Doherty said she was retracting claim that Pearse Doherty encouraged others to break the law

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 16:38
Micheál Martin has not had the best run of luck as taoiseach

Micheál Martin has not had the best run of luck as taoiseach

Inside Politics: When it looked like sunshine was breaking through, another crisis hit

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 06:53
Number of people entering direct provision rose in recent months, figures show

Number of people entering direct provision rose in recent months, figures show

Arrival of Ukrainian refugees could affect State’s plan to end accommodation system

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 18:11
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