If we want to continue as an investment hub we have to get climate right
Decarbonisation is an economic and environmental imperative. Carbon budgets are just as important as the October fiscal budget
World View: Brexit puts Irish diplomats centre-stage
Iveagh House excels at big issues such as UN and EU. Brexit will focus its energies
Pat Leahy: Government limps a little closer to the inevitable
It’s not that trust has broken down. It never really existed in the first place
Business Week: Troika returns as fiscal watchdog scolds Government
Anglo verdicts, Nama’s annual report and company news
Kenny has a chance to leave a legacy of Dáil reform
With Fine Gael lacking an overall majority, the role of the Dáil may change
Independent Ministers target housing and judge selection
Finian McGrath and Shane Ross take to airwaves and print to set out priorities
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Inside Politics: The government talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil teams were a leak-free zone
Fintan O’Toole: A five point programme to create a real Irish republic
Can the business of forming a government actually be infused with reminders of what we wanted an independent government for?
Seen and heard: Turleys buy out partner in Hungary
Revenue examining whether e-tailers selling through Amazon and eBay are avoiding VAT
Powerless Dáil makes for bad law and flawed politics
The guillotining of Bills shows up the Government’s failed promise to ‘enhance the democratic process’
Noonan says Ireland will reach ‘safe haven’ in two years
The Minister insists he will never appear on a show presented by Vincent Browne
Michael Noonan says Government did discuss ATM security
Micheál Martin says Taoiseach owes a ‘full explanation and cannot hide behind confidentiality’
Noonan to add 20c to price of pack of cigarettes in budget
Coalition sources rule out increase in tax on diesel and petrol in Tuesday’s budget
Budget 2016: Cabinet to meet over finishing touches
Joan Burton insists nothing signed off, confirms increase in child benefit agreed
Fintan O’Toole: Five reasons why nobody believes the Government’s capital plan
Where’s the evidence that the Government can actually do big things?
Ex-Gilmore adviser to take up civil service post
Colm O’Reardon will become a deputy secretary general in Leo Varadkar’s department
Budget 2016: Coalition is examining bigger tax-cuts
Officials are looking for ways to make greater concessions than the agreed limit of €750m
Frank McDonald: Why ‘Dart Underground’ should not be cast aside
Ministers seems focused on the price, but this could regenerate the rail network
Disability protesters say budget plans a ‘kick in the teeth’
Demonstrators ask Kenny to abandon €450m investment in institutions they ‘escaped’
Budget 2016: Cabinet told €1.5bn is upper limit of extra spending
Noonan spurns Ministers’ demands as Kenny says ‘We are not going to blow the recovery’
Noonan told bondholder burning would set off ‘bomb’
Noonan tells inquiry Trichet warned him against imposing losses on senior bondholders
Government abandons Dart Underground project
Luas extension between Dublin city centre and airport prioritised instead
Noel Whelan: Debacle, disaster – we’re running out of words for Irish Water
‘This is going to be one of the biggest issues in the general election campaign. Government party candidates on the frontline are going to get it in the neck at thousands and thousands of doorsteps’
Kenny criticises Greek government for ‘last minute’ request
Martin says claims Ireland didn’t increase income tax and VAT under bailout untrue
Coalition to free up land for additional housing
Capital investment plan to fund development projects with at least one substantial scheme
Joan Burton’s leadership style ensures Fine Gael keep guessing
Tánaiste and Labour leader likes to talk things out. That’s the way she is, says colleague
Government ‘focused’ on finding mortgage solution, says Minister
Pay restoration talks to begin next month, says Howlin
Joan Collins arrested at water charges protest
TD says: ‘If bad laws are brought in then they should be broken’
Banks to have veto powers weakened as part of insolvency overhaul
Economic Management Council understood to be pushing for revision to rules
Concern among Coalition TDs over mortgage arrears measures
Labour Party backs Penrose Bill calling for reduced bankruptcy period of 12 months
HSE needs 'more than €100m' to tackle trolley crisis
Money would open more hospital beds, pay for nursing home places and provide for home help
Government planned to reinstate punt if euro collapsed
Contingency plans by economic council in 2011 included increased security at banks
Eddie Hobbs says Reboot Ireland ‘on target’ for general election
Group’s recruiter says party will be able to run a candidate in every single constituency
Water charges to be cut to under €200 per household as levy is streamlined
Two rates being finalised with expected cost of €200 for multiple-person residences
White casts doubt on future of powerful economic committee
Burton previously criticised four member EMC committee which sets economic policy
Eoghan Murphy: Fine Gael TDs suffered ‘Stockholm Syndrome’
Dáil ‘manipulated and abused by successive governments, including current one’
Coalition considers fixed-rate water charge until 2018
Source says delay will give people time to adjust to idea of water metering
Burton: Family of four adults to pay under €200 for water
Tánaiste’s spokesman says revised figure inclusive of reliefs but not agreed by Cabinet
Water cap for families may be set at €300
Water charges would be well below non-registration fee of €424
Tens of thousands protest against water charges
Slogans chanted: ‘Enda Kenny not a penny’ and ‘From rivers to sea, water should be free’
Coalition braced for protests over water charges
Tánaiste concedes flat payment is likely to be introduced for a ‘period’
New Irish Water directors to face ‘elevated’ criteria
Board will be expected to increase public confidence in semi-State after controversies
Water tax credit may be tagged to wages
EMC to discuss proposed changes to pricing structure for water charges today
'Comprehensive' changes to water rates considered
Taoiseach says new charges package to be announced in coming weeks
Fixed rate payment for water charges may be extended
Irish Water claims installation of 455,000 meters has beaten target for the year
Irish Water debacle won’t end if ‘bosses thrown under bus’
Fianna Fáil motion on issues surrounding company to be debated in Dáil tonight
Noonan ‘not aware’ of plans to change Irish Water management
Irish Water managing director John Tierney faces crucial board meeting today
Irish Water chief John Tierney determined to stay in position
Board coming under increasing pressure as Enda Kenny refuses to offer his support
Varadkar ‘close’ to signing two-year health budget
Department 'must be prepared' to spend more in event of health crises such as Ebola
Budget 2015 likely to include parents, USC and tax bands
Revised forecasts won’t translate into budget bonanza as Howlin talks tough
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