Impact of levy to cover education spending overrun bemoaned by Department of Enterprise
Jack Chambers, who is imposing the levy, said his department would suppress roles and cut spending on consultancy and research to find savings
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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
Reduction of 30c per litre for diesel and 25c for petrol to remain in place until October 31st
The row over Skyclarys, a new drug for Friedreich’s ataxia patients, was the political story of the week
After all, both performers continue to flourish despite being in the twilight of gilded careers
Restoration of cuts to be kept under review while geopolitical situation remains uncertain, Minister says
The existing system of unlimited free public water for all households is unsustainable in the long term and unfair
Now is the time to at least start discussions about what a reunited Ireland might look like
Meeting held with representatives from Biogen, which makes drug Skyclarys
Taoiseach ‘shocked and saddened at horrific road crash’
Taoiseach said party colleagues should concentrate on the benefits of the Shared Island initiative
Move follows Fianna Fáil politicians’ call for HSE to change stance on treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia
‘Aggressive’ denunciation of any suggested changes to security policies is ‘getting worse’
Government considering ban for anyone born after certain date
Current circular document, which dates back to 1995, details how many days each year schools must be open
‘He brought a compassion to the bench, which wasn’t always admired by the most strict lawyers,’ son tells mourners in Co Kerry
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Katie Byrne, who has cerebral palsy, hopes to be walking by Christmas after specialist surgery in Florida
John Moran’s time in office marked by clashes, in particular one concerning passage of Limerick’s corporate plan
Move would have ‘scuppered any notion that this Government takes climate action seriously’, environmentalists say
Micheál Martin is a ‘deliverist’ at heart; Harris, by contrast, does things, tells people about them, shows he is doing them – on repeat
As the Taoiseach eyes the exit and the unity debate gets louder, the current calm in Irish politics may not last
But ‘promising’ signs of containment of week-long blaze on Slievenamon, Co Tipperary
Aughinish Alumina inquiry not ‘definitive’ if plant was supplying Russian military or not, Taoiseach says during Kyiv visit
Sinn Féin leader says there is now a recognition that parties need to work collaboratively on the issue
Fine Gael aspirations to help ‘people who get up early in the morning’ might be kept in check by realpolitik
Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe
Vessel was boarded by Army Rangers in 2023 in operation that led to seizure of €157m worth of cocaine
Ceann Comhairle tells politicians ‘it’s very important to come back refreshed’ as proceedings end until September 16th
The first half of 2026 raised plenty of questions; will there be answers in the second half?
Two largest classes sizes, at 38 pupils for one teacher, found in counties Tipperary and Mayo
Feckless inertia has become actively malign
Absence will also be available to women who have abortions
High Court recently identified loophole where no offence exists for possession of extreme material
Charity phone line received more than 66,000 calls, but could respond to just over 14,000 queries, notes annual report for 2025
Building in Co Tipperary had been used by party as well as community groups
Minister for Justice has faced backlash from legal profession, with lawyers refusing work and cases adjourned
In Drum, Co Monaghan, vitriol aimed at Fine Gael’s presidential candidate still chills residents almost a year on
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
‘The dial has not turned at all,’ one delighted TD said after latest bid to ban bloodsport ends in defeat
All Government TDs voted against PBP legislation in line with whip, with Sinn Féin opposition guaranteeing defeat
Paul Murphy questions ‘elusive’ pro-coursing report, held forth by Government yet ‘shyer than the hare itself’
Tánaiste to discuss escalation of Middle East hostilities with fellow EU finance ministers
Party’s merchandising operation saw surge in sales to €405,612 in 2025
Fianna Fáil MEPs to abstain in non-binding motion and advocate for ‘full ban’
Taoiseach rejects Bill as approach that 'has failed repeatedly over past 100 years’
Would it remain Northern Ireland, though under the ultimate jurisdiction of Dublin, rather than London? Or would it be subsumed into a united Ireland?
Taoiseach, former president and political colleagues attend funeral in Blackrock, Co Dublin
An opponent of Charles Haughey and close friend of Des O’Malley, he was banished to the political wilderness during the 1980s
Other Fianna Fáil TDs have expressed support for the practice in advance of the vote
Offer of vehicles to Ukraine army disregards our neutrality
Matt Carthy says they ‘were either asleep at the meeting or trying to backtrack’ over letter to Justice Minister
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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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