Fianna Fáil accused of attempt to divert attention from Jim O’Callaghan with CCPC request
Matt Carthy says seeking competition watchdog’s views on legal aid dispute is a diversion
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Matt Carthy says seeking competition watchdog’s views on legal aid dispute is a diversion
Irish Times/Ipsos B&A also asked about attitudes to immigration, with a small majority of voters seeing it, on balance, as a positive
TDs describe the issue as a ‘childish mess’ as row about timing continues
Six parties poll below 10 per cent, spanning the spectrum from the revolutionary socialist left to the socially conservative right
Combined support for Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin declines 20 points over last four years, but no clear challenger emerging
Cost of living is the clear issue for voters
Fine Gael TDs accused of jumping the gun on sports facilities fund
Tánaiste defends record while acknowledging ‘real challenges and pressures’
Law Society and Bar Council urge Minister for Justice to move to break impasse
Opposition parties call on Minister for Justice to attend Oireachtas committee to discuss ongoing feud with solicitors
Pensioners are depending on an increase to afford food and heat
John Cummins to tell Oireachtas housing committee that Government guidelines aim to enable rural homes
We have been ignoring the signs of a growing disillusionment and anger
Ryanair chief ‘truly sorry’ over ‘careless use of words’ after hearing from survivors
Regulator concludes proof of training provided to underpin application for licence fraudulent
Coalition’s rival parties proposed net revenue-raising tax packages to support higher expenditure, notes report
Dispute and withdrawal of services continues, with ‘distress’ for victims, Minister told
The axing of the triple lock has become a clear demarcation line between the Government and Opposition parties
Scottish first minister criticises British PM Andy Burnham’s position that Border poll ‘off the table’
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says he would be happy to work with Independent Ireland ‘on any number of issues’
Airline’s board includes high-profile figures who have spoken out against gender-based violence
Taoiseach says Sinn Féin’s agreement could set back cause of Irish unity
Aontú think-in leaves abortion issue in background with focus on immigration, cost of living and crime
Clamour is becoming louder for a budget that will help families navigate a difficult winter
If you promise to prioritise the people who get up early in the morning, you can’t spend your time delivering breakfast in bed to a bunch of others
The think-ins organised by Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin this week showed Irish politics is static right now
US president’s son, Eric Trump, does not believe meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras will go ‘off the rails’
Minister for Finance more guarded in comments on possible changes to inheritance tax
Holly Cairns criticises Oireachtas system that led to her being mistakenly paid €8,500 in travel expenses while on maternity leave
Same political parties who once let wealthy buy Irish residency now want tighter rules for others who live here
A fifth of State’s coastline is at grave risk from hazards such as flooding, with climate change playing key role
Minister for Finance says focus of the €1.5 billion tax package planned for the budget would be on income tax
Hard to escape the conclusion that its plan is simply to try harder with the same strategies and messages as before
Ministers to be briefed on issues including online child safety, Arts Council, fodder shortages and citizenship
Gardaí believe victim (17) feared for his safety before being followed and rammed off electric bike in Co Clare last Friday night
Party in better place than it has been at any of its recent think-ins, but big and politically tricky decisions loom
Martin’s comments follow earlier suggestion from TDs about restricting the number of vape shops that could open in any particular area
Will potential abolition of 1% rate be a help to prospective homeowners or lead to further property market inflation?
But those getting unemployment payments or certain housing supports could be blocked under reforms
Carrigaline, south of Cork city, is experiencing challenges familiar to many dormitory areas that enjoy rapid growth
Taoiseach warns one-off cost-of-living payments can erode ability to tackle longer term issues, including childcare
Candidates would have to be resident in the country for eight years and undertake language test under proposed overhaul
With the cost of living topping agenda at Fianna Fáil’s think-in, Minister for Public Expenditure warns that tax package for workers will be ‘modest’
More than 425,000 pupils are in oversized classes, yet we have lost almost 500 teachers
How these political forces negotiate the great tides of the age will determine the country’s future, for good or ill
Government policies are at odds with stated position
People before Profit TD Paul Murphy says he has ‘every confidence’ President Catherine Connolly will challenge Trump on Palestine
It is envisaged increases of more than 30% on some tickets will take effect from January, says National Transport Authority
Minister for Finance determined that people would not be penalised with higher tax bracket if in receipt of overtime pay or promotion
Jack Chambers, who is imposing the levy, said his department would suppress roles and cut spending on consultancy and research to find savings
Ethics watchdog Sipo begins preliminary investigation into complaint made against Fianna Fáil junior minister
Criticising the Government isn’t enough: Opposition parties have to convince us they could make our lives better
Excise duty cuts decision indicates if there is a strategic brain around the Cabinet table, it is being kept well hidden
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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