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Report reveals ‘toxic culture’ among consultants at CHI hospital

Report reveals ‘toxic culture’ among consultants at CHI hospital

Internal report also reveals possible misuse of National Treatment Purchase Fund

Mon Jun 02 2025 - 06:00
Housing emergency? Ireland is not even acting at the level of mildly urgent

Housing emergency? Ireland is not even acting at the level of mildly urgent

We are heading for a decade of failure to get to grips with a growing social disaster. That’s long enough to fix things, even in Ireland

Sun Jun 01 2025 - 07:10
BBC faces legal costs bill of more than €3m after jury finds it defamed Gerry Adams

BBC faces legal costs bill of more than €3m after jury finds it defamed Gerry Adams

Former Sinn Féin president said he took case to ‘put manners on British Broadcasting Corporation’

Sat May 31 2025 - 06:00
Minister objected to second term for Arts Council director amid fallout over botched IT project

Minister objected to second term for Arts Council director amid fallout over botched IT project

Governing body taking legal action to try to recoup €4m, Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee told

Thu May 29 2025 - 17:20
Ireland could face penalties of €28bn by 2030 for failing to meet emissions targets

Ireland could face penalties of €28bn by 2030 for failing to meet emissions targets

State facing significant penalties as situation worse than previously suspected

Thu May 29 2025 - 06:00
Occupied Territories Bill: what’s in it, how it has changed and what the implications might be

Occupied Territories Bill: what’s in it, how it has changed and what the implications might be

Even without some of the provisions contained in Senator Frances Black’s original Bill, it could face opposition

Wed May 28 2025 - 06:00
Cabinet approves move to draft an occupied territories Bill

Cabinet approves move to draft an occupied territories Bill

Government plans fall short of ban first proposed by Independent senator Frances Black in 2018

Tue May 27 2025 - 12:59
The Secret Life of Leinster House by Gavan Reilly: A survey of political life from the inside out

The Secret Life of Leinster House by Gavan Reilly: A survey of political life from the inside out

Author’s new guide to ‘what you really need to know about how the country runs’

Tue May 27 2025 - 04:58
Minister set to push for extension of artists’ income scheme

Minister set to push for extension of artists’ income scheme

About 2,000 artists have been allocated €325 a week in pilot funding since 2022

Mon May 26 2025 - 16:12
Ireland’s centrist dads (and mums) continue to be the dominant force in our politics

Ireland’s centrist dads (and mums) continue to be the dominant force in our politics

There’s a lot to celebrate about the state of democracy in Ireland, but given current global challenges, it must be carefully minded

Sat May 24 2025 - 06:42
Tánaiste open to campaigners’ push for bill banning services in Occupied Palestinian territories

Tánaiste open to campaigners’ push for bill banning services in Occupied Palestinian territories

Online letting firms would be affected if legislation passes, but Government is divided by legal and economic concerns

Sat May 24 2025 - 06:00
‘No quick fix’ for autism crisis as teenager’s protest pushes issue to top of political agenda

‘No quick fix’ for autism crisis as teenager’s protest pushes issue to top of political agenda

Cara Darmody’s campaign was sparked by the huge delays in providing assessments of need for children with autisim

Sat May 24 2025 - 06:00
Trump tariffs update: Latest from Ireland and the EU after US president’s 50% threat

Trump tariffs update: Latest from Ireland and the EU after US president’s 50% threat

European Union is committed to securing trade deal with US that works for all sides, says Sefcovic

Fri May 23 2025 - 22:04
EU prepares for retaliation on Trump tariffs, but hopes for agreement

EU prepares for retaliation on Trump tariffs, but hopes for agreement

Ireland likely to be among worst affected given importance of exports to US, especially pharmaceuticals, for economy

Fri May 23 2025 - 20:28
Government to change law in bid to speed up autism and disability assessments

Government to change law in bid to speed up autism and disability assessments

Ministers admit no quick fix for system estimated to have waiting list of 25,000 by end of year

Tue May 20 2025 - 16:08
Waiting lists for autism assessments set to surge, HSE estimates

Waiting lists for autism assessments set to surge, HSE estimates

Government set to face intense pressure on services as Cara Darmody (14) to hold 50-hour protest outside Leinster House

Mon May 19 2025 - 20:14
Labour Party moves marriage equality event due to far-right threats

Labour Party moves marriage equality event due to far-right threats

Notices about the intention to stage a protest at the event had circulated on social media

Mon May 19 2025 - 19:02
Could we build Ardnacrusha now? Not a chance

Could we build Ardnacrusha now? Not a chance

We should not fall into the trap of thinking that everything is a disaster, but I am afraid something has gone badly wrong with the way the State is run

Sun May 18 2025 - 06:00
Controversial €335,000 Dáil bike shed had no value-for-money assessment, report finds

Controversial €335,000 Dáil bike shed had no value-for-money assessment, report finds

Consultants Deloitte said OPW project was undertaken in ‘absence of some fundamental good practices’

Thu May 15 2025 - 13:37
Water failings the latest target in blame game over housing supply

Water failings the latest target in blame game over housing supply

What is going on with Irish government's will they, won’t they approach to tax giveaways?

Thu May 15 2025 - 08:13
Fiscal hawks seek to terminate ‘once-off’ cost-of-living payments

Fiscal hawks seek to terminate ‘once-off’ cost-of-living payments

A war over fiscal priorities will rage behind closed doors for the next five months until the budget is delivered in October

Thu May 15 2025 - 06:00
Budget giveaway promises absent as Ireland’s economic model faces unprecedented threat

Budget giveaway promises absent as Ireland’s economic model faces unprecedented threat

Trump practices art of the deal in Saudi Arabia as HSE seeks new boss

Wed May 14 2025 - 07:48
US tariffs could jeopardise planned tax cuts in budget, warns Minister

US tariffs could jeopardise planned tax cuts in budget, warns Minister

Budget 2026 set to be ‘very different’ from predecessors, says Neale Richmond

Wed May 14 2025 - 01:00
Ruth Coppinger apologises for calling journalists ‘very pathetic’ in late night tweet

Ruth Coppinger apologises for calling journalists ‘very pathetic’ in late night tweet

People Before Profit TD says she will continue to refuse questions from right-wing news outlet Gript

Tue May 13 2025 - 17:34
Good and bad news for Ireland from Trump’s UK deal

Good and bad news for Ireland from Trump’s UK deal

Row brewing over Leaving Cert reforms; Martin trades barbs with Orban

Tue May 13 2025 - 07:50
US-UK trade deal ‘solidifies’ new tariff regime, says Harris

US-UK trade deal ‘solidifies’ new tariff regime, says Harris

Tánaiste to tell ministers that agreement formalises tariffs as part of ‘new reality’ for economies

Tue May 13 2025 - 06:00
Is this Government repeating the mistakes of 2008?

Is this Government repeating the mistakes of 2008?

‘There is no sense that the political system understands the danger we are in,’ warns one senior official

Sun May 11 2025 - 07:07
Ministers receive pay increases in new Cabinet under public sector deal

Ministers receive pay increases in new Cabinet under public sector deal

Government says ministers will ‘gift back a portion of their salary’ to the State

Sat May 10 2025 - 06:00
Government remains extremely nervous about Occupied Territories Bill

Government remains extremely nervous about Occupied Territories Bill

Back at home, Government likely to come under pressure over Occupied Territories Bill

Thu May 08 2025 - 08:12
Dáil unlikely to debate Occupied Territories legislation before autumn

Dáil unlikely to debate Occupied Territories legislation before autumn

Tánaiste cosigns letter with ministers of six European countries expressing concern about Israeli plans for a prolonged Gaza occupation

Wed May 07 2025 - 21:48
Garda authorities to narrow hate crime definition in wake of new legislation

Garda authorities to narrow hate crime definition in wake of new legislation

Move follows last year’s introduction of legislation providing for stiffer sentences where hate is a motive in crimes

Mon May 05 2025 - 06:00
Enda Kenny’s life and times offer five lessons for today’s politicians

Enda Kenny’s life and times offer five lessons for today’s politicians

A perennial rule of politics comes to mind for former Fine Gael leader

Sat May 03 2025 - 06:00
Housing tsar row masks a much deeper problem for the Government

Housing tsar row masks a much deeper problem for the Government

Election promises about building 300,000 houses over five years are looking increasingly wishful 100 days into the Coalition’s term

Sat May 03 2025 - 06:00
Micheál Martin’s first 100 days: Coalition has achieved little amid delivery gaps and Dáil discord

Micheál Martin’s first 100 days: Coalition has achieved little amid delivery gaps and Dáil discord

Trump heads a list of challenges for the Taoiseach that includes housing, childcare, pensions and a raucous Dáil. He could hardly be said to have hit the ground running

Sat May 03 2025 - 06:00
Irish Times readers on the Government’s first 100 days: Dismay at Lowry deal, but grudging approval of Taoiseach

Irish Times readers on the Government’s first 100 days: Dismay at Lowry deal, but grudging approval of Taoiseach

Contentious pact ‘regrettable and I think Martin may have done it differently if he could have seen the kind of headache that he was in for’

Sat May 03 2025 - 06:00
Housing tsar row: FF and FG continue to snipe after collapse of Brendan McDonagh appointment plan

Housing tsar row: FF and FG continue to snipe after collapse of Brendan McDonagh appointment plan

Fine Gael blocked appointment this week over concerns it was kept in dark about process

Fri May 02 2025 - 20:55
The problem with State’s Electoral Register: Easy to get on, hard to get off

The problem with State’s Electoral Register: Easy to get on, hard to get off

Many more names on register than legitimate voters

Thu May 01 2025 - 21:27
Irish voters want to support Ukraine but not get involved militarily

Irish voters want to support Ukraine but not get involved militarily

Ipsos B&A survey in 29 countries finds that voters worry doing nothing in Ukraine will encourage Russia to take further military action in Europe and Asia

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
Why is Sinn Féin giving the unity question more va-va-voom?

Why is Sinn Féin giving the unity question more va-va-voom?

Possibility of a Border poll before 2030 is remote ... and everyone knows it

Sun Apr 27 2025 - 06:27
RTÉ’s €62m redundancy plan subject to annual targets

RTÉ’s €62m redundancy plan subject to annual targets

Government has approved €15m for this year to finance voluntary redundancy programme, which is now open

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 06:00
RTÉ opens long-awaited voluntary redundancy offer to employees

RTÉ opens long-awaited voluntary redundancy offer to employees

It is understood that the details stipulate that those with over 10 years’ service will receive six weeks pay per year

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 15:44
Pope Francis: Thousands of Catholics to pay tribute as pontiff lies in state

Pope Francis: Thousands of Catholics to pay tribute as pontiff lies in state

Pontiff to lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica for next three days, where thousands of Catholics expected to pay respects

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 22:52
Best case scenario is Trump grabs concessions and declares victory. The alternative is far darker

Best case scenario is Trump grabs concessions and declares victory. The alternative is far darker

Even Trump has his limits - here are four clear indications of what’s driving him

Sun Apr 20 2025 - 07:15
Poll shows Ireland’s attachment to neutrality is strong but nuanced

Poll shows Ireland’s attachment to neutrality is strong but nuanced

Neutrality has, in effect, meant whatever the government of the day says it means

Sat Apr 19 2025 - 06:00
Irish Times poll: Current model of neutrality backed by 63% of voters

Irish Times poll: Current model of neutrality backed by 63% of voters

Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll finds wealthier voters and women are most likely to support current model of neutrality

Sat Apr 19 2025 - 06:00
Ryan Tubridy and agent Noel Kelly seek RTÉ files on 2023 crisis at a cost of €100,000 to broadcaster

Ryan Tubridy and agent Noel Kelly seek RTÉ files on 2023 crisis at a cost of €100,000 to broadcaster

Data access requests have already cost the broadcaster more than €100,000 as it worries about potential for fresh controversy

Sat Apr 19 2025 - 06:00
Pat Leahy: Poll shows voters are already grumpy with the Government

Pat Leahy: Poll shows voters are already grumpy with the Government

Fears over Donald Trump and impatience on housing highlighted by new survey

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 06:00
Irish Times poll shows 82% of voters are ‘worried’ about economic future after Trump re-election

Irish Times poll shows 82% of voters are ‘worried’ about economic future after Trump re-election

Following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, 82 per cent of those polled said they were ‘more worried’ about the future

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 06:00
Irish Times poll: Sinn Féin back on top as Fine Gael support slides to 30-year low

Irish Times poll: Sinn Féin back on top as Fine Gael support slides to 30-year low

Fianna Fáil up one percentage point and riding high on approval rating for Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Thu Apr 17 2025 - 06:00
This is a shocker of an opinion poll for Fine Gael

This is a shocker of an opinion poll for Fine Gael

Fianna Fáil support holding up while backing for Taoiseach Micheál Martin is one bright spot for the Coalition

Thu Apr 17 2025 - 06:00
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