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All to play for in pivotal Dublin Bay South byelection

All to play for in pivotal Dublin Bay South byelection

Contentious housing issue likely to test mettle of candidates from Coalition parties

Sat May 22 2021 - 01:00
Plan for return of events and overseas travel to be announced next week

Plan for return of events and overseas travel to be announced next week

‘We will be trying to give a sense to people in those key sectors what will be possible,’ says Taoiseach

Fri May 21 2021 - 19:46
HSE hack: Decryption key ‘did not come from diplomatic channels’

HSE hack: Decryption key ‘did not come from diplomatic channels’

Taoiseach says extra resources have been earmarked to ‘stay ahead of the hackers’

Fri May 21 2021 - 18:27
Twitter challenges Irish proposals for online safety legislation

Twitter challenges Irish proposals for online safety legislation

Social media giant is appearing before an Oireachtas committee

Wed May 19 2021 - 12:42
Twitter plans stiff challenge to Irish proposals for online safety laws

Twitter plans stiff challenge to Irish proposals for online safety laws

Social network’s statement sure to put it on collision course with Oireachtas committee members

Wed May 19 2021 - 09:36
Tony Blair says protecting Belfast Agreement needs attention of all UK cabinet

Tony Blair says protecting Belfast Agreement needs attention of all UK cabinet

Former prime minister and Bertie Ahern both say they believe NI Protocol can be made to work

Tue May 18 2021 - 19:10
Give me a crash course in... antigen tests for Covid

Give me a crash course in... antigen tests for Covid

Do they work and, if so, why are we not using them more often?

Sat May 15 2021 - 01:00
Cowen moves to limit planning board deliberations to 12 weeks

Cowen moves to limit planning board deliberations to 12 weeks

Former minister introduces Bill to restrict An Bord Pleanála on appeals and applications

Thu May 13 2021 - 21:52
Online trolling has discouraged women from entering politics, committee hears

Online trolling has discouraged women from entering politics, committee hears

Era of self-regulation for social media companies is over, says Senator

Thu May 13 2021 - 17:30
Use of ex-GAA stars as brand ambassadors for betting companies is ‘regressive’

Use of ex-GAA stars as brand ambassadors for betting companies is ‘regressive’

Shane Cassells says use of stars could draw young people into gambling

Thu May 13 2021 - 17:03
Government hopes Niac advice will give shot in the arm to vaccine programme

Government hopes Niac advice will give shot in the arm to vaccine programme

Inside Politics: Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines are set to be made available to under-50s

Thu May 13 2021 - 06:33
Taoiseach says politicians entitled to comment on planning issues

Taoiseach says politicians entitled to comment on planning issues

Martin urges An Taisce to withdraw appeal against €140m Kilkenny cheese factory

Thu May 13 2021 - 01:00
Government looks at stamp duty hike as housing issue flares again

Government looks at stamp duty hike as housing issue flares again

Inside Politics: The optics of so-called cuckoo funds buying up houses in suburban estates is really bad

Wed May 12 2021 - 07:28
Councillors ‘angered’ by plans to transfer powers to Land Development Agency

Councillors ‘angered’ by plans to transfer powers to Land Development Agency

Committee told there are no ‘magic wand policies’ that will address housing crisis overnight

Tue May 11 2021 - 17:42
Q&A: Does antigen testing have a place in Ireland’s reopening?

Q&A: Does antigen testing have a place in Ireland’s reopening?

Public health reluctant to embrace tests but politicians want them used for aviation and third-level

Tue May 11 2021 - 16:13
Government to expand summer programme places for young people with special needs

Government to expand summer programme places for young people with special needs

All schools in state can host programme aimed at 81,000 pupils

Tue May 11 2021 - 10:50
Water charges, carbon emissions: Politics-as-usual starts to resume

Water charges, carbon emissions: Politics-as-usual starts to resume

Inside Politics: issue of water charges is back in the spotlight after a critical OECD report

Tue May 11 2021 - 07:12
Gaining recognition of status easier for trafficking victims under proposals

Gaining recognition of status easier for trafficking victims under proposals

Proposals for consideration include rights of adopted, healthy society and Moore Street site

Tue May 11 2021 - 01:00
Charity says pandemic eased the rental market for the homeless

Charity says pandemic eased the rental market for the homeless

Peter McVerry Trust offers 1,300 people keys to their own doors in the past year

Mon May 10 2021 - 19:07
Proposals to address funds buying up homes not yet ready for Cabinet

Proposals to address funds buying up homes not yet ready for Cabinet

Firms owned 5 per cent of rental properties at the end of 2020

Mon May 10 2021 - 17:23
Give me a crash course in... bulk buying of housing

Give me a crash course in... bulk buying of housing

So-called cuckoo funds are snapping up houses and pushing first-time buyers out

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00
Response to housing Bill leaves Government TDs jittery and frustrated

Response to housing Bill leaves Government TDs jittery and frustrated

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael know Sinn Féin are poised to capitalise on perceived failures

Sat May 08 2021 - 03:00
Investment funds are becoming bigger property players in Dublin suburbs

Investment funds are becoming bigger property players in Dublin suburbs

Government examining ways of limiting the scale of bulk purchases by such entities

Sat May 08 2021 - 01:00
Kate O’Connell rules self out of byelection due to ‘lack of leadership support’

Kate O’Connell rules self out of byelection due to ‘lack of leadership support’

Former Fine Gael TD claims there were people in party who ‘planned’ her exit

Fri May 07 2021 - 15:19
Taxation of ‘cuckoo funds’ key to deterring block-buying, says Minister

Taxation of ‘cuckoo funds’ key to deterring block-buying, says Minister

Finance officials considered special tax increase on funds buying up Irish property

Fri May 07 2021 - 01:00
Sinn Féin proposes €600 voucher scheme for use in hotels, restaurants

Sinn Féin proposes €600 voucher scheme for use in hotels, restaurants

Pre-loaded smart cards would be available through social protection offices, TDs say

Thu May 06 2021 - 14:05
Government asks AG about legality of ban on housing estate bulk-buys

Government asks AG about legality of ban on housing estate bulk-buys

Darragh O’Brien says tax treatment of investment funds was long-term resolution

Thu May 06 2021 - 11:45
Covid: July set to see spectators in trial return to sports events, easing of indoor dining rules

Covid: July set to see spectators in trial return to sports events, easing of indoor dining rules

Groups of up to six being permitted for indoor dining in July, parliamentary party meetings told

Thu May 06 2021 - 09:58
Government moves to stop property investment companies buying up estates

Government moves to stop property investment companies buying up estates

Inside Politics: It is now estimated there will be as few as 12,000 house completions this year

Thu May 06 2021 - 07:00
Systemic issues in home ownership must be addressed, says Varadkar

Systemic issues in home ownership must be addressed, says Varadkar

Fianna Fáil housing minister to address Fine Gael meeting over investor funds controversy

Wed May 05 2021 - 21:05
Extra bins and money back on cans and bottles among initiatives to tackle litter

Extra bins and money back on cans and bottles among initiatives to tackle litter

Ryan announces over €8 million funding for litter prevention ahead of outdoor summer

Wed May 05 2021 - 13:43
Affordable housing plan imposes regional price caps, with €500,000 limit on Dublin flat

Affordable housing plan imposes regional price caps, with €500,000 limit on Dublin flat

Shared equity scheme will drive up house prices, says Opposition

Wed May 05 2021 - 02:33
Investment firms buy estate of 112 new houses in Dublin to rent out

Investment firms buy estate of 112 new houses in Dublin to rent out

Bay Meadows in Dublin 15 was purchased by Round Hill Capital and SFO Capital Partners

Tue May 04 2021 - 22:05
Unionists would need guarantees in a united Ireland – Labour chairman

Unionists would need guarantees in a united Ireland – Labour chairman

End of partition requires more than ‘sectarian headcount’, says Jack O’Connor

Sat May 01 2021 - 01:00
‘Very dangerous period’ for North-South relations following Foster’s departure

‘Very dangerous period’ for North-South relations following Foster’s departure

Experts say DUP upheaval and NI protocol row will put pressure on Belfast Agreement

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 20:23
Taoiseach raises possibility of holidays abroad and indoor pints in late July

Taoiseach raises possibility of holidays abroad and indoor pints in late July

‘We cannot stay disconnected forever. Ireland is a globalised country,’ Micheál Martin says

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 11:46
Stay and spend scheme to close and will not be replaced – Donohoe

Stay and spend scheme to close and will not be replaced – Donohoe

Covid-19 support was introduced last year to encourage people to holiday in Ireland

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 23:20
Hairdressers set to reopen on May 10th when intercounty travel will be allowed

Hairdressers set to reopen on May 10th when intercounty travel will be allowed

Hotels will open doors on June 2nd with outdoor hospitality at restaurants and pubs due back June 7th

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 23:48
Bill on offshore wind farms and ocean power sparks political row

Bill on offshore wind farms and ocean power sparks political row

Opposition accuses Darragh O’Brien of railroading National Marine Planning Framework through Dáil

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 12:07
Ahern says exposure of gun plot exacerbated violence in North

Ahern says exposure of gun plot exacerbated violence in North

Former taoiseach says trial cast a shadow over Fianna Fáil for a decade

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 01:00
British-Irish intergovernmental conference may take place ‘in coming weeks or months’

British-Irish intergovernmental conference may take place ‘in coming weeks or months’

Coveney tells Oireachtas committee it is possible to find pragmatic ways of addressing issues around Northern Ireland Protocol

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 21:23
Eoghan Murphy: Influential figure who was still deemed a ‘rising prospect’

Eoghan Murphy: Influential figure who was still deemed a ‘rising prospect’

Resignation comes as a shock as few thought bruising spell in housing would be last time in cabinet

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 15:26
Outdoor activity increasing, but number of close contacts static, study finds

Outdoor activity increasing, but number of close contacts static, study finds

People’s level of worry about coronavirus dropping, according to ESRI report

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 13:18
Almost 25% of eligible population has received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Almost 25% of eligible population has received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Walk-in centres show positivity rate of 3% as vaccine portal opens for 60-64 year olds

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 12:34
State no longer on climate ‘solo run’ after US emissions pledge

State no longer on climate ‘solo run’ after US emissions pledge

Biden commitment weighty, coming in wake of EU promise on warming, say Irish activists

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 19:37
Seanad byelection victories boost sense of unity between Government leaders

Seanad byelection victories boost sense of unity between Government leaders

Pact delivers good wins for agreed candidates, and bolsters sense that the main parties can work together

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 21:40
Restrictions on hairdressing, retail and religious services set to be eased next month

Restrictions on hairdressing, retail and religious services set to be eased next month

Taoiseach rules out lifting of overseas holiday ban in early summer

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 21:34
Coalition candidates earn comfortable victories in Seanad byelections

Coalition candidates earn comfortable victories in Seanad byelections

Hazel Chu, whose decision to run caused divisions in Green Party, loses out

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 19:59
J&J vaccine approval will be key to hitting rollout target - Taoiseach

J&J vaccine approval will be key to hitting rollout target - Taoiseach

Government statement on what sectors can reopen in May and June to made next week

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 18:54
Minister unsure if target of 12,500 social housing units will be met

Minister unsure if target of 12,500 social housing units will be met

Too early to know full impact of Covid-19 restrictions on construction plans, says O’Brien

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 21:52
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