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Ban on public sale of nitrous oxide being considered over damage to young people’s health
Separately, gardaí to refer first-time offenders found with ‘small amount’ of drugs to health services
The blue-green smoothie ruling the country has no plan and even less passion
Civil War politics energised the Government parties. Now they’ve nothing left to do but pump out money
The remaking of Jack Chambers
Not yet restored as a leadership contender perhaps, but the Minister for Public Expenditure’s stock is higher than it has been for a long time
Leitrim housing body linked to FF council chair under investigation
Inquiry into Cluainín Voluntary Housing Association by regulatory authority under way
Fianna Fáil Minister of State Robert Troy ordered to pay €500 in damages after tenant left without working oven
Troy’s Co Westmeath tenant Priscilla Ryan alleges she was hospitalised after receiving notice of termination over rent arrears
‘A KitKat budget from a TikTok Tánaiste’: Ivana Bacik takes a bite out of the Coalition
The day after Budget 2027, Sinn Féin seemed to have forgotten about it, but no amnesia among Labour and Soc Dems
Budget 2027: Does this giveaway budget have potential banana skins that might lie ahead for the Government?
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Taoiseach signals halt to home heating oil carbon tax increases for lifetime of Government
Micheál Martin also confirms welfare recipients and pensioners can expect Christmas bonus
Tánaiste Simon Harris and wife Caoimhe welcome baby girl
Minister for Finance will take paternity leave after Friday’s duties, it is understood
‘State bodies need to know they are being watched’: Government TD launches public spending site
Backbencher wants to create ‘panopticon’ for State entities and says Taoiseach approves
Budget builders: the money Ministers who are two sides of the same coin
As they finalise Budget 2027, young-career politicians Simon Harris and Jack Chambers are getting on better than some expected
Aughinish Alumina steps up lobbying as European Commission considers sanctions
Taoiseach, Cabinet Ministers and MEPs contacted by Russian-owned plant in Co Limerick
Taoiseach tells Social Democrats reports of €7.50 pension increase ‘may not be true at all’
Cian O’Callaghan says reported €7.50 pension increase ‘doesn’t even keep pace with inflation’
What businesses would like to see in Budget 2027
Top 1000: Across all sectors of the economy, lowering the tax burden on work stands out as a key ask, as well relief on energy costs and supports for investment and entrepreneurship
Figures suggest new legal aid model a ‘thorough yellow packing’ of solicitors’ services
Data supplied by Minister for Justice show 75% of cases dealt with in one appearance under new system and 99% within five dates
Exposed – The Scandals that Shook the Irish State: Drawing a line from the past to today’s hot issues
Stories of envelopes exchanged in pubs and Mafiosi-like politicians are familiar, but they still shock
The Foggy Dew: Frank McNally on the Rising ballad’s confused origins and contested lyrics
Legend has it the song’s genesis can be traced to the first Dáil, but facts prove otherwise
Latest poll numbers show neither Government nor Opposition all that popular with electorate
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Excise cuts on petrol and diesel could be extended ‘into early spring’
A continued lower carbon tax on home heating oil is an ‘absolute consideration’, Jack Chambers says
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
Small minority prepared to consider new flag to make Irish unity acceptable to unionists
Irish Times/Ipsos B&A also asked about attitudes to immigration, with a small majority of voters seeing it, on balance, as a positive
Unrest, confusion and conflict in Coalition over sports capital grant announcement
TDs describe the issue as a ‘childish mess’ as row about timing continues
The Irish Times view on the Ipsos B&A poll: a fragmenting political landscape
Six parties poll below 10 per cent, spanning the spectrum from the revolutionary socialist left to the socially conservative right
Poll reveals growing fragmentation of the Irish political landscape
Combined support for Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin declines 20 points over last four years, but no clear challenger emerging
Public disenchanted with the Government, but not entirely convinced by the alternatives
Cost of living is the clear issue for voters
‘All hell seems to have broken out’: FF and FG at loggerheads over sports grant announcement
Fine Gael TDs accused of jumping the gun on sports facilities fund
Harris points to jobs, housing supports after poll shows young people considering leaving
Tánaiste defends record while acknowledging ‘real challenges and pressures’
Criminal courts face ‘shutdown’ if legal aid dispute not resolved, justice committee told
Law Society and Bar Council urge Minister for Justice to move to break impasse
‘Completely arrogant approach’: O’Callaghan accused of ‘waffle’ amid ongoing legal aid row
Opposition parties call on Minister for Justice to attend Oireachtas committee to discuss ongoing feud with solicitors
Anything less than €10 extra on the State pension means poverty for many
Pensioners are depending on an increase to afford food and heat
Planning system shifts to ‘culture of facilitation rather than restriction’
John Cummins to tell Oireachtas housing committee that Government guidelines aim to enable rural homes
When two in five Irish people would ‘let it burn’, we’ve got a problem
We have been ignoring the signs of a growing disillusionment and anger
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary apologises over describing competitors as ‘rapists’
Ryanair chief ‘truly sorry’ over ‘careless use of words’ after hearing from survivors
Permits revoked for more than 350 people to work as security guards
Regulator concludes proof of training provided to underpin application for licence fraudulent
Opposition’s Budget 2026 proposals would have triggered larger income gains for households
Coalition’s rival parties proposed net revenue-raising tax packages to support higher expenditure, notes report
Criminal legal aid payment among ‘very few levers’ to expedite justice, says O’Callaghan
Dispute and withdrawal of services continues, with ‘distress’ for victims, Minister told
Bills on ending ‘triple lock’, e-scooters and citizenship will come before Dáil this term
The axing of the triple lock has become a clear demarcation line between the Government and Opposition parties
Connolly visits Scotland amid criticism of Downing Street ‘ignorance’ over Irish unity
Scottish first minister criticises British PM Andy Burnham’s position that Border poll ‘off the table’
Aontú and Independent Ireland leaders signal openness to discussing vote transfer pact
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says he would be happy to work with Independent Ireland ‘on any number of issues’
Michael O’Leary’s use of the word ‘rapists’ should worry Ryanair
Airline’s board includes high-profile figures who have spoken out against gender-based violence
Sinn Féin’s move with Scottish and Welsh parties for border referendums ‘ráiméis’, says Martin
Taoiseach says Sinn Féin’s agreement could set back cause of Irish unity
Peadar Tóibín thinks big with hopes of more seats – and possibly holding balance of power
Aontú think-in leaves abortion issue in background with focus on immigration, cost of living and crime
People who get up early were left disappointed by Varadkar. Harris is ready to try again
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
Surging energy prices set to exert further pressure on Government
Clamour is becoming louder for a budget that will help families navigate a difficult winter
Going through the motions: Did anyone learn a whole heap from party think-ins?
The think-ins organised by Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin this week showed Irish politics is static right now
Donald Trump expected to urge Ireland to buy liquefied natural gas from US during visit
US president’s son, Eric Trump, does not believe meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras will go ‘off the rails’
Budget 2027: Harris ‘positively disposed’ to hike renters’ tax credit
Minister for Finance more guarded in comments on possible changes to inheritance tax
FF Senator paid €16,700 in travel expenses while sick at home for eight months
Holly Cairns criticises Oireachtas system that led to her being mistakenly paid €8,500 in travel expenses while on maternity leave
Jim O’Callaghan can look to UK to see if making life hard for immigrants helps integration
Same political parties who once let wealthy buy Irish residency now want tighter rules for others who live here
‘Powerful storms are more common’: Threat of rising sea levels and coast erosion in Galway
A fifth of State’s coastline is at grave risk from hazards such as flooding, with climate change playing key role
No plans to cut stamp duty for first-time buyers in budget, says Harris
Minister for Finance says focus of the €1.5 billion tax package planned for the budget would be on income tax
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