Budget 2017 to increase old-age pension by €5Government also commits to extending medical card cover to 10,000 childrenFri Sept 30 2016 - 13:01
C&AG and Nama set to clash at Public Accounts CommitteeAuditor concludes millions of euro might have been lost over Project Eagle portfolio in NorthThu Sept 29 2016 - 09:04
North’s Minister for Finance seeks State’s help with fundingMáirtín Ó Muilleoir says there is doubt over shortfall of potential €1.1bn post-BrexitWed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00
Government says Bill to create judicial council ‘due by 2017’Announcement follows Chief Justice Denham’s criticism about 20-year delay for bodyTue Sept 27 2016 - 21:14
Government potential to crystalise in second termThorny problems and contentious issues loom, not least the future of this TaoiseachTue Sept 27 2016 - 01:00
Kenny says stability would be the best outcome from BrexitTaoiseach says implications from triggering of article 50 by Theresa May will be profoundWed Sept 21 2016 - 22:38
Alleged Adams link to Donaldson should be explored, says KennySF chief rejects role in killing and abhors credence accorded to ‘anonymous’ accuserWed Sept 21 2016 - 16:01
Sinn Féin ‘not a democratic party’, says Micheál MartinFianna Fáil leader criticises response of Gerry Adams to BBC ‘Spotlight’ programmeWed Sept 21 2016 - 14:48
Sugar tax set to be introduced in budget due to obesity concernsMinister likely to delay levy until 2018 but soft drinks industry opposed to ‘regressive’ moveWed Sept 21 2016 - 14:31
No self-doubt for Micheál Martin as he stays centredAnalysis: The Fianna Fáil leader is looking strong but still keeping his powder dryTue Sept 20 2016 - 01:00
Michael O’Leary’s Apple remarks ‘like throwing a grenade’Leo Varadkar warns against over-the-top criticism of EU which ‘has been good for State’Fri Sept 16 2016 - 22:00
Martin McGuinness has plan over when to step downDeputy First Minister’s comments follow Gerry Adams’s plan for change of leaderFri Sept 16 2016 - 14:03
Establish all-Ireland inquiry into Project Eagle – Martin McGuinness‘There is a responsibility on everybody North and South to contribute’ to Nama inquiryFri Sept 16 2016 - 13:37
Analysis: Song remains the same on Sinn Féin leadershipParty drafting 10-year plan and Gerry Adams accepts inevitability of exit within that periodFri Sept 16 2016 - 01:00
Nama’s blowback against the C&AG is unprecedentedInside Politics: Nama challenges finding by watchdog of ‘probable loss of value to State of up to £190 million’Thu Sept 15 2016 - 16:27
Michael Noonan in hospital with skin infectionMinister is expected to be discharged from hospital before the weekendThu Sept 15 2016 - 01:00
Nama cost State €220m, says Comptroller and Auditor GeneralNational Asset Management Agency rejects report’s critical conclusions on portfolio saleThu Sept 15 2016 - 01:00
Nama lost €220m on Project Eagle deal, C&AG findsEnda Kenny agrees to inquiry into sale of North loans as watchdog publishes reportWed Sept 14 2016 - 22:01
Project Eagle: All-Ireland inquiry on Nama sale would lack powerHarry McGee: Effective inquiry would require new legislation on both sides of BorderWed Sept 14 2016 - 01:00
What can we expect from the upcoming Budget? PrudenceThe Government will have €1bn to play with, but they won’t be losing the run of themselvesSat Sept 10 2016 - 06:00
Harris will not meet consultants over Waterford reportMinister’s response to cardiac services review may lead to showdown with HalliganSat Sept 10 2016 - 01:00
RTÉ and TG4 need funding increases, says MinisterNaughten agrees with report and vows to ‘improve’ operation of TV licence systemSat Sept 10 2016 - 01:00
Ex-FG adviser granted first waiver under lobbying lawCiaran Conlon restricted from relevant links with Department of Jobs until May 2017Fri Sept 09 2016 - 20:46
Expert group warned about tax avoidance in 1990sApple companies at heart of EU ruling had tax avoidance structure identified by groupFri Sept 09 2016 - 07:55
Wallace: New ‘Spotlight’ claim part of ‘wider scandal in Nama’BBC programme includes secret recording of former Nama adviser receiving £40,000Thu Sept 08 2016 - 01:00
Apple ruling debate: One of the strangest Dáil motionsInside Politics: Deputies are recalled almost three weeks early to debate appealing the EC decisionWed Sept 07 2016 - 09:38
State admits it will accept Apple €13bn if plea failsDepartment of Finance releases briefing paper to 158 TDs ahead of Dáil debateWed Sept 07 2016 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil to vote for appeal on Apple tax rulingUS president Barack Obama says it is in everyone’s interest ‘to put a stop to all of this’Tue Sept 06 2016 - 01:00
It’s no surprise that parties put on a united front over AppleFianna Fáil and Fine Gael drop their rivalry when FDI policy looks threatenedTue Sept 06 2016 - 01:00
Zappone considered leaving Government over Apple appealPhil Hogan rejects claim EU Commission’s decision was politically motivatedMon Sept 05 2016 - 12:59
Juncker says tax ruling on Apple made without biasGovernment boosted by strong support from Micheál Martin for its response to rulingMon Sept 05 2016 - 10:30
State to shut controversial ‘vulture fund’ tax loopholesUse of funds’ charitable status to be tackled in Finance Bill, department vowsMon Sept 05 2016 - 08:38
NTA puts Dodder Greenway project on hold to focus on LuasSuspension of work on 29km Dublin walking and cycling route shows ‘skewed priorities’Mon Sept 05 2016 - 06:00
Shane Ross dismisses criticism of his performance as MinisterMinister for Transport says Government could last another three or four yearsSat Sept 03 2016 - 11:59
Government finds teeth and bites back against Apple rulingNoonan and Kenny suggest move is part of wider attack on 12.5% corporate tax rateSat Sept 03 2016 - 07:11
Apple tax appeal: The three arguments Government to use‘How could FDI come to EU if they thought deal could be overturned a generation later?’Sat Sept 03 2016 - 01:00
Ireland to defend ‘integrity’ of tax system in Apple appealNoonan to appoint ‘independent expert’ to review Irish tax arrangementsSat Sept 03 2016 - 01:00
Apple ruling is aimed at harming Irish tax regime, claims NoonanMinister says European Commission trying to end Ireland’s 12.5% corporation tax rateFri Sept 02 2016 - 17:24
Independent Alliance ‘wholly united’ in approach to Apple decisionGroup said it always stressed it wanted a fair system of taxation for multinationalsFri Sept 02 2016 - 14:33
Independents’ wavering on Apple ruling underlines Coalition’s weaknessKatherine Zappone joins Independent Alliance in delaying appeal decisionFri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00
Sutherland rejects claim Brexit would not bring hard BorderFormer EU commissioner rejects David Davis’s assertion on Border as ‘ridiculous’Fri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00
Deadlock in Cabinet over response to €13bn Apple tax rulingDáil to be recalled to debate appeal against European Commission’s decisionFri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael tells Independents Apple tax appeal must go aheadSplit over tax decision threatens future of the Government, say MinistersThu Sept 01 2016 - 01:00
TDs call for Dáil debate on EU’s Apple tax rulingSinn Féin and Independents say Dáil should reconvene early to discuss €13bn ‘windfall’Wed Aug 31 2016 - 22:23
Independent Ministers demand early recall of Dáil to debate Apple appealShane Ross and Finian McGrath seek ‘strong motion on tax’ in return for supporting appealWed Aug 31 2016 - 12:40
Government faces threat of split after EU’s Apple rulingIndependents undecided over whether to support Noonan’s plan to appeal tax rulingWed Aug 31 2016 - 09:45
Apple ruling: Government paper accuses Brussels of selective biasDocument circulated before ruling says European Commission is hurting Ireland’s reputationWed Aug 31 2016 - 01:00
Parties divided in their response to Brussels ruling on AppleSF calls for public inquiry into ‘tax avoidance scheme’ while FF backs decision to appealWed Aug 31 2016 - 01:00
Size of Apple tax windfall leaves some TDs uncertain on appealMembers of Independent Alliance uneasy about challenge given previous stance on tax ratesWed Aug 31 2016 - 01:00
Harry McGee: Why Dublin needs mayor with real powers‘Dublin isn’t competing with Limerick or Waterford. Its rivals include London, Paris, Edinburgh, Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona. It’s competing with them for investment, tourism, conferences’Fri Aug 12 2016 - 01:12
