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Transaction values bank at an almost 20% – or €400 million – discount

Near doubling of people availing of scheme in six years, Revenue figures show

Report recommends return to town bodies amid criticism of Ireland’s centralised system

Money, no matter how many billions are involved, is the least important part of what is really at stake in the pay talks

Frances Black, who initiated legislation banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements, will ‘keep up the pressure’

Following a pilot period with up to 10,000 users, the Digital Wallet could eventually store your driving licence, passport and birth cert

But you might not want to get too excited

Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe

Government failures to implement language rights protections highlighted in An Coimisinéir Teanga’s annual report

Rusal-owned Limerick plant lobbied politicians in Brussels and Dublin about impact of EU sanctions, documents show

Ceann Comhairle tells politicians ‘it’s very important to come back refreshed’ as proceedings end until September 16th

President signs into law Act allowing Minister for Transport to end passenger limit

Current €70.4m estimated cost of project may increase and excludes certain costs

Senior ICRIR officer says co-operation offered by Dublin to earlier investigation into Freddie Scappaticci ‘has completely disappeared’

The Government is likely a net loser as employers will be able to offset increased costs against their tax liability

At the highest level in Government there is much sensitivity about the Co Limerick plant

The first half of 2026 raised plenty of questions; will there be answers in the second half?

Feckless inertia has become actively malign

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan downplayed concerns of a Cabinet colleague and said refugees were moving to Dublin because of a ‘desire to live in this region’

Seán Canney says he has ‘a serious problem with children getting injured unnecessarily’

Neither sector is perfect but we need both working efficiently for the good of all

Adjudication report says State support of up to €30m could be needed over a decade to meet facility’s operating costs

Industrial action threats mounting since accord expired in June, but Coalition will want to know exposure before Budget 2027

Government should forgo dividends so providers could reduce standing charges to customers

Hundreds attend annual Islandbridge commemoration in Dublin

It’s time for real accountability for those managing these failing services

Ministers urged to increase recruitment of public service apprenticeships after 2025 target missed

Minister said last month proposed reforms for the Road Safety Authority would be brought forward shortly, but there is no sign of them yet

Latest half-year exchequer numbers indicate State collected €7.5bn in corporate tax last month

O'Donnell says independent review highlights need for reforms to regulation and accountability

Reader argues that expansion of data centres undermines calls for personal lifestyle changes

The Government’s next budget should provide meaningful support for people struggling with rising costs

‘Clear and decisive’ result shows SNAs do not have confidence in the plan, Fórsa trade union says

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Government ‘ready and willing for intensive discussions’ to build consensus with unions and staff representatives

Intergovernmental bargaining makes up much of the EU’s activity

Cuts are due to expire at end of July, with Taoiseach and Tánaiste saying there will be no ‘cliff edge’

Discretionary fiscal spending should be temporary and targeted, Washington-based fund says

Senior Fianna Fáil sources confirm there is no intention to push forward with Oireachtas committee recommendations

Former minister told Inside Politics podcast that co-operation between Labour and Social Democrats would be ‘wise’