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Government to examine Metrolink cost estimates after project director predicts big overrun

Government to examine Metrolink cost estimates after project director predicts big overrun

Dr Sean Sweeney says project might not be completed by 2035 deadline

Sun May 11 2025 - 17:59
‘Bob’ emerges from Vatican conclave while TDs join shorts protest

‘Bob’ emerges from Vatican conclave while TDs join shorts protest

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up

Fri May 09 2025 - 18:18
President Michael D Higgins leads tribute to 1916 leaders at annual State Commemoration

President Michael D Higgins leads tribute to 1916 leaders at annual State Commemoration

The President was joined by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris at the Arbour Hill commemoration

Wed May 07 2025 - 14:06
Ireland among six countries expressing ‘grave concern’ over  Israeli plans to occupy Gaza

Ireland among six countries expressing ‘grave concern’ over Israeli plans to occupy Gaza

Letter signed by the foreign ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain

Wed May 07 2025 - 12:42
The cost for Ireland of Trump’s tariffs

The cost for Ireland of Trump’s tariffs

Department of Finance report to EU Commission lays bare the impact of tariffs for Ireland’s economy

Wed May 07 2025 - 12:36
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
Ireland to follow new UK law with ban on face coverings at protests

Ireland to follow new UK law with ban on face coverings at protests

WHO’s Mike Ryan describes Israel’s continuous onslaught of Gaza as an ‘abomination’

Tue May 06 2025 - 09:48
Government has downgraded climate as priority, says Green Party leader

Government has downgraded climate as priority, says Green Party leader

Roderic O’Gorman says the Coalition has regressed to the old ways and is afraid to make the hard decisions

Mon May 05 2025 - 06:00
Just over 200 Garda CCTV cameras in operation in Dublin

Just over 200 Garda CCTV cameras in operation in Dublin

There has been some criticism that the number of cameras is very low compared to other cities

Sun May 04 2025 - 17:12
Housing tsar row brings a strike-out before the first innings

Housing tsar row brings a strike-out before the first innings

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up

Fri May 02 2025 - 12:49
Brendan McDonagh withdraws from consideration for housing ‘tsar’ role after Fine Gael blocks appointment

Brendan McDonagh withdraws from consideration for housing ‘tsar’ role after Fine Gael blocks appointment

Tánaiste Simon Harris told Minister for Housing James Browne his party had been ‘out of the loop’

Thu May 01 2025 - 18:25
University fees unlikely to rise but global economic uncertainty always a risk, says Minister

University fees unlikely to rise but global economic uncertainty always a risk, says Minister

Minister for Higher Education James Lawless has signalled there will be no once-off subvention to lower registration fees in the coming year

Thu May 01 2025 - 16:18
Housing ‘tsar’ salary might be lower than €430,000, say Government sources

Housing ‘tsar’ salary might be lower than €430,000, say Government sources

Brendan McDonagh might be paid less than he earns at Nama if appointed head of Housing Activation Office

Thu May 01 2025 - 11:41
‘Your mind goes into a really scary place’: Kathleen Funchion on the sentencing of ex-partner under harassment law

‘Your mind goes into a really scary place’: Kathleen Funchion on the sentencing of ex-partner under harassment law

Conclusion of court process has lifted a ‘huge weight’, says Sinn Féin MEP

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 19:00
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
New PAC chair says looking into Arts Council’s €6.7m abandoned IT system is priority

New PAC chair says looking into Arts Council’s €6.7m abandoned IT system is priority

Sinn Féin’s John Brady says Public Accounts Committee will examine many of the recent controversies surrounding spending by State bodies

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 15:48
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
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
Facial recognition: Work on law to introduce technology ‘well advanced’, says Minister

Facial recognition: Work on law to introduce technology ‘well advanced’, says Minister

Law will allow only retrospective use initially, Minister for Justice says

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
More than €10m of Irish State funds invested in Israeli companies with links to occupied territories

More than €10m of Irish State funds invested in Israeli companies with links to occupied territories

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discloses that direct investment by the State in business with direct links to illegal settlements has fallen to €1.25 million

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
Tánaiste ‘very nervous’ about prospect of hotel bedroom tax

Tánaiste ‘very nervous’ about prospect of hotel bedroom tax

Split has emerged among Fine Gael representatives over support for mooted levy

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 20:28
Denis O’Brien paid €5.8 million for Moriarty Tribunal legal costs

Denis O’Brien paid €5.8 million for Moriarty Tribunal legal costs

Payment from State Claims Agency believed to be largest ever for tribunal witness

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 17:11
State missed its target for delivery of social homes in 2024 by almost 20%

State missed its target for delivery of social homes in 2024 by almost 20%

Shortfall of more than 2,300 homes on 12,930 goal, though affordable homes beat estimates in some measures

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 13:31
Dublin would be region most affected by tariffs as 14% of its jobs are with foreign-owned companies

Dublin would be region most affected by tariffs as 14% of its jobs are with foreign-owned companies

Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke says no region in Ireland would be left unaffected by tariff cuts

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 06:00
Pope Francis ‘a voice for humanity and justice’, says President Higgins

Pope Francis ‘a voice for humanity and justice’, says President Higgins

Late pontiff advocated on behalf of the poor, marginalised and those affected by war and conflict – Taoiseach

Mon Apr 21 2025 - 20:00
Mary Hanafin ‘open to conversation’ with Fianna Fáil on presidential run

Mary Hanafin ‘open to conversation’ with Fianna Fáil on presidential run

Former minister for education and Dún Laoghaire TD says the decision will ultimately be up to Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Mon Apr 21 2025 - 06:00
Agencies rush to seal deal for Leopardstown Racecourse site before new land tax falls due

Agencies rush to seal deal for Leopardstown Racecourse site before new land tax falls due

Currently vacant site could accommodate 1,000 social and affordable homes, State housing agency says

Mon Apr 21 2025 - 06:00
Clash on hotel tax between Fine Gael Ministers and  Dublin TDs and councillors

Clash on hotel tax between Fine Gael Ministers and Dublin TDs and councillors

A number of politicians in the capital have gone public on their support for a hotel bed levy despite the strong opposition of two senior Fine Gael Ministers

Sun Apr 20 2025 - 20:04
Ireland has spent almost €600m on tribunals and investigations

Ireland has spent almost €600m on tribunals and investigations

‘Far too long’ Farrelly Commission investigation of ‘Grace’ case highlights length and cost of public inquiries

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 10:55
Sinn Féin health spokesman David Cullinane backtracks on comments welcoming UK ruling defining the term ‘woman’

Sinn Féin health spokesman David Cullinane backtracks on comments welcoming UK ruling defining the term ‘woman’

Politician deletes social media post hailing landmark United Kingdom ruling

Thu Apr 17 2025 - 20:21
Jack Chambers says his views have ‘evolved’ after criticising housing objections similar to those he himself made

Jack Chambers says his views have ‘evolved’ after criticising housing objections similar to those he himself made

Minister criticised objections to developments that undermine ‘character’ – but once described a plan as ‘out of context’ in own submission

Thu Apr 17 2025 - 18:03
Jack Chambers criticises people who object to housing on basis it affects their ‘area’s character’

Jack Chambers criticises people who object to housing on basis it affects their ‘area’s character’

Minister outlines plan for taskforce to tackle ‘some of the slowest systems of delivery’ in world

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 18:19
Tax discs to be abolished for Irish motorists as number plate technology takes over

Tax discs to be abolished for Irish motorists as number plate technology takes over

New Bill will end a century of paper discs. Cabinet also approves publication of Climate Action Plan 2025, after hitting only two-thirds of targets in 2024

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 19:44
Ireland’s main tariff response is ‘putting everything’ into EU-US deal, Minister says

Ireland’s main tariff response is ‘putting everything’ into EU-US deal, Minister says

Peter Burke outlined a 16-point plan to improve competitiveness including Ceta progress

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 19:09
Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffs

Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffs

Cabinet will be asked to agree to faster ratification of controversial Ceta deal with Canada and a new competitiveness plan that will have implications for employee conditions

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 06:00
Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on Tuesday

Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on Tuesday

Darragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550m

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 06:00
Long Covid sick pay scheme for healthcare staff to be wound down

Long Covid sick pay scheme for healthcare staff to be wound down

Minister for Health says 166 healthcare workers currently in receipt of special scheme

Mon Apr 14 2025 - 06:00
Imports of tariffed US products to Ireland fell 62% between 2018 and 2020

Imports of tariffed US products to Ireland fell 62% between 2018 and 2020

The EU retaliated with tariffs on a range of US products when Trump introduced tariffs on steel and aluminium during his first term of office

Sun Apr 13 2025 - 15:28
For Trump, everything is a victory - even a resounding defeat

For Trump, everything is a victory - even a resounding defeat

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Is Eoin Hayes a Social Democrats TD, or is he not?

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 16:18
Asylum system overhaul: What is changing beyond all the talk of reform?

Asylum system overhaul: What is changing beyond all the talk of reform?

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has signalled a new Bill will be the most significant reform of the asylum system in the State’s history

Fri Apr 11 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
Micheál Martin has never stayed overnight in official Taoiseach residence

Micheál Martin has never stayed overnight in official Taoiseach residence

Leo Varadkar stayed at Steward’s Lodge in the Phoenix Park 119 times during his time in office

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 06:00
As it happened: Day after ‘liberation’ sees Donald Trump face widespread backlash from US lawmakers over tariffs

As it happened: Day after ‘liberation’ sees Donald Trump face widespread backlash from US lawmakers over tariffs

Trump tariffs: Martin says US may not have understood the complexity of tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals when it was first suggested

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 22:05
Ireland on alert after Trump imposes tariffs but relieved over pharma exclusion

Ireland on alert after Trump imposes tariffs but relieved over pharma exclusion

No specific tariffs for Ireland but fears over loss of competitiveness with the UK and New Zealand on agricultural, food and drink exports.

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 07:50
Trump’s tariffs could bring economic shock for Ireland

Trump’s tariffs could bring economic shock for Ireland

Donald Trump’s new tariffs could have huge economic impact on Ireland. Meanwhile political class focused only on speaking rights row.

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 08:13
Confidence vote in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy to be taken at 6.30pm

Confidence vote in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy to be taken at 6.30pm

A three-and-a-half hour debate on motion starts in Dáil this afternoon

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 11:39
Barry Heneghan moves Dáil seat away from Michael Lowry to emphasise his ‘independent’ status

Barry Heneghan moves Dáil seat away from Michael Lowry to emphasise his ‘independent’ status

The Dublin Bay North TD will remain a member of the Lowry technical group and will continue to support the Government

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 10:37
Trump tariffs: Ministers brace for chill winds on ‘Liberation Day’

Trump tariffs: Ministers brace for chill winds on ‘Liberation Day’

Trade war could see Irish pharmaceuticals fall by 50 per cent, Cabinet to be told

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 08:04
Q&A: Is the Ceann Comhairle confidence motion unprecedented?

Q&A: Is the Ceann Comhairle confidence motion unprecedented?

The Cabinet is expected to approve the text of the confidence motion on Tuesday morning

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 18:47
Mothers arrested during Gaza protest after Leinster House entrance blocked

Mothers arrested during Gaza protest after Leinster House entrance blocked

Oireachtas members criticise arrest of women from Mothers Against Genocide at protesters outside Dáil

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 16:34
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