Is it time for Opposition parties to come together under the banner ‘Put them out’?
Given today’s political landscape, the current Opposition might well profit from looking closely at what happened in 1948
Ged Nash
Louth constituency candidates list: Sinn Féin may get two seats in five-seater with only one Government TD and three retirees
Election 2024: Louth is the smallest county in Ireland but one of the most densely populated area outside Dublin
Harris accused of displaying ‘height of arrogance’ by centre left parties
Labour and Social Democrats target Fine Gael leader for ruling out multi-party left wing alliance
Fine Gael stands by Senator after assault victim questions election candidacy
John McGahon was sued in High Court for assault and battery by Breen White following incident outside Dundalk pub in 2018
Trump declares victory and promises ‘golden age of America’
US election: Former US president on track to reach 270 majority needed to secure a second term in the White House
Vitriolic Dáil exchanges over gender of Dublin TD Paul Murphy’s child
Row erupted between Danny Healy-Rae and Paul Murphy during debate on Finance Bill which was passed by 75 to 55 votes
What will the election tax promises mean for your pocket?
Parties will make a raft of pledges during the election campaign - but voters would be wise to be sceptical about their delivery
Coalition parties are ‘serial wasters’ of taxpayers’ money, Sinn Féin says
Budget 2025: Labour hit out at ‘lack of imagination’ while Social Democrats call budget ‘a giveaway on steroids’
Statutory redundancy cap ‘out of sync’ with wage levels and limit should rise to €1,015 a week, says union
Connect delegates support call for €600 weekly limit to be increased to €1,015 in line with average wage growth since the current cap was introduced in 2004
Tánaiste says problems with land hoarding tax legislation could be resolved in time for budget
Discussions between Coalition partners follows major political row during summer over measures to exclude active farmers from impact of the tax
‘Your bike could still get wet’: Review into ‘inexcusable’ €336,000 bike shed at Leinster House requested
OPW says public money must be spent ‘transparently’ as Minister of State confirms review into cost
Every time ‘men see or hear misogynistic behaviour or talk, we need to call it out’ - Simon Harris
NTA as taxi regulator needs to ‘wake up’ and review all drivers after driver who raped two women found to have had previous sexual assault convictions
Pandemic taught us how science feeds into ‘messier’ political system - Nolan
‘Careful reflection’ on new Covid-19 book will help to learn lessons, says Nphet modeller
Trade unions to press for significant pay increases amid rising living costs
Employers brace for pay claims as Ictu says it will advise members to seek 5.5% raise
Government under fire over response to cost-of-living crisis
Opposition seeks to turn up the heat ahead of package of measures to tackle the issue
Demands to tackle cost of living fail to take account of national debt, Minister warns
Paschal Donohoe says public debt is currently over one-quarter of a trillion euro
National Pen cuts 100 jobs as it shifts roles to Czech Republic
Company blames move to online ordering and supply chain issues for latest job cuts
Companies able to pay dividends should repay Covid subsidy – Tánaiste
Labour TD Ged Nash seeks full Government audit of payments to companies
No country will be able to undercut Ireland with global 15% tax rate – Varadkar
Ireland has ‘received assurances’ it can still charge SMEs 12.5% if earning under €750m
Revenue claws back €50m in wage subsidy compliance programme
Programme has so far covered 14% of employers registered for Covid-era EWSS
Any change in corporate tax rate would only affect ‘very large companies’ – Varadkar
Tánaiste says Ireland’s 12.5% rate would remain for businesses with turnover less than €750m
More anti-tax avoidance measures in Budget 2022 to deal with ‘single malt’ system
‘Immoral’ system allows multinational avoid tax on €500 million in profits, TD says
New era of tax won’t end Ireland’s winning streak
Corporate tax changes will impact Ireland but they won’t change underlying dynamic
Cabinet approves move to establish sick pay scheme
Tánaiste suggests some employers may also have to pay workers more post pandemic
Donohoe insists ‘no cliff-edge’ cuts as Dáil approves extension of supports
Vaccination programme will be ‘touchstone’ for economic recovery, says Minister
Revolut for payments, An Post for savings: how we might bank in the future
With large players exiting, ‘niche’ is where competition may lie in future
Opposition TDs accuse Davy stockbrokers of corruption and ‘white-collar crime’
Pressure on NTMA to cut ties with firm over failure to hold individuals accountable for breaches
Halting ‘price gouging’ of insurance customers could take another year, Dáil told
Sinn Féin introduces Bill based on British legislation to end ‘loyalty penalty’
Government’s ‘mixed messaging is driving people bonkers’, Dáil told
Ireland will have a ‘lockdown 4’ unless community transmission is eliminated, Labour warns
No plans to extend eligibility criteria for CRSS, says Paschal Donohoe
Opposition criticises exclusion of businesses that do not operate from fixed premises
Fine Gael targets Sinn Féin in law to strengthen Sipo powers on donations
Proposal comes after McDonald tells ethics watchdog it has no remit over €4m bequest by Englishman to the party
SF claims Government using ‘dubious legal grounds’ to retrospectively tax PUP benefit
Cut TD pay by 25% amid Level 4 and 5 restrictions – Aontú Bill
Politicians could face fines of up to €2,500 for breaches of ethics laws in proposed Bill
Labour introduces legislation to close loopholes
Sinn Féin tells State watchdog UK rules apply to €4m donation
McDonald says party operates on a ‘six- and 26-county basis’ in reply to Sipo’s query about bequest
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael consummate marriage in budget, Labour claims
Budget ‘papers over cracks’, instead of building health service
Minister seeks AG’s advice on banker accountability laws
Process of introducing Bill on issue has been delayed by several things, including Covid-19
Critics of Irish taxation should ‘reassess’ views, says Donohoe
Minister for Finance says original Apple decision caused ‘reputational difficulty’ to State
Banks should not profit from mortgage payment break schemes, warns Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says Minister for Finance will be raising the issue with the banks
Connect to ballot 20,000 members on industrial action
Union warns employers against cuts to pay or conditions in light of High Court ruling
High Court ruling may have serious implications for thousands of workers, Ictu warns
Trade unions respond to judgment striking down law on minimum pay for electricians
Covid-19: Minister confirms review of special unemployment payment
Figures show 35,600 people who were receiving the benefit are now returning to work
Labour TDs back going into opposition rather than into government
Results of Alan Kelly-Aodhán Ó Ríordáin leadership vote to be announced on Friday
Labour’s Brendan Howlin will not seek to be next Ceann Comhairle
Party leader does not believe another general election will be needed to form a government
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Ged Nash in talks over Labour leadership
Alan Kelly confirmed to be candidate for top job following Brendan Howlin’s resignation
Louth results: Labour’s Ged Nash wins back seat lost in 2016
FG’s Fergus O’Dowd, Independent Peter Fitzpatrick elected on tenth count with Nash
Miriam Lord: Colour coding is key as canvassing nears conclusion
Eamon Ryan looks to a glowing green future as Soc Dems parade in purple
Labour Party will not be ‘a cheap date’ in coalition talks
Party criticises promises of both tax cuts and increased public spending
On the canvass: Sinn Féin confident it can retain two seats in Louth
Newcomer Ruairi Ó Murchú feels the ground is good to retain Gerry Adams’s seat and hold the second in this five-seater bellwether
Taxi driver struck twice in back in Drogheda shooting
Man in 30s thought to have been an unintended victim of the attack
Strike at Dundalk Institute of Technology called off
Management to pursue status of Technological University
65 jobs to be lost at Coca-Cola in Drogheda
Company says job losses follow a global review of its Integrated Services division
How will votes in the local elections influence next Dáil?
Parties will pore over results in the coming weeks to discern trends for the next general election
What trends to look out for in the local elections
Politicians in the main parties believe 2014 was the high water mark for harder left parties
Government may attempt to guillotine judicial reform bill again
Bid to curtail debate on Bill defeated by 26 votes to 24 in the Seanad
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