Under EU Artificial Intelligence Act there could be fines of up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover for large tech companies found to be in violation of the regulations
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Minister says shortage of construction workers means State needs to ‘do more with less’
Minister ‘close to signing off’ on proposal to set rent increases every three years, rather than after end of tenancy, for student accommodation
Tánaiste ‘would imagine’ rules on accessing State’s skies were followed on previous flight
University president rejects ‘any suggestion that DCU has sought to exploit loopholes in rent pressure protections’
Even replacing existing workers a challenge with a quarter of workforce over 55 years of age
Legislation passed second stage in previous Dáil but TDs decided by 73 to 71 to reject Bill
Review into handling of campaign expected before Christmas
Minister Lawless highlights €20.5m funding to tackle skills shortages
Private concerns among some in Cabinet that visas may be used as ‘backdoor’ to employment documents
Jim O’Callaghan to keep ‘close eye’ on consequences of UK plan to toughen its immigration policy
Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme is capped at €360,000, €5,000 less than the price of the three-bedroom homes at Barracksfield West in Naas
Whistleblower alleged cheating on electrical craft apprenticeships and selling of exam papers before tests
James Lawless expresses concern about possible criminal activity within the electrical apprenticeship programme
Fianna Fáil is in its Maud Gonne era, that is to say, absolutely tormented by a man called Yates
Attorney General consulted over claims test papers were available, prompting concerns over public safety
Number of people homeless reached another record high, surpassing 16,500 for the first time, including more than 5,200 children
CASPIr will enable participation at leading edge of AI revolution, says Minister
Students in North should be encouraged to go south for university, Minister says
Students criticise cut, having had consecutive ‘once-off’ reductions of €1,000 in last three budgets
Another €12 weekly rise in core welfare payments in doubt as talks go down to wire
DPER understood to be pushing back against indefinite freeze but full reversal to highest level of fares is not likely
Residential Tenancies Board says rent pressure zone rules apply irrespective of length of tenancy
Susi on course to receive close to 110,000 grant applications this year
Government considering proposal to reduce VAT rate on new apartments
James Lawless asks university to justify rise in service charges covering utilities on campus
Cabinet to be briefed on initiative, as well as move to appoint more judges
Students face a dearth of on-campus beds, hours-long commutes, couch-surfing and a scrap for rooms in an already overheated private rental market. There is no quick fix
Books aplenty on reading lists of TDs including Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin, Labour’s Ivana Bacik and Fianna Fáil Minister James Lawless
Radio: Newstalk host Pat Kenny urges listeners to be cautious, while Simon Harris sounds the alarm about violent threats on Morning Ireland
Students have passed their exams, but Government has failed to act on housing them
Cabinet to be briefed in increase in use of DNA profiles during garda investigations
Fianna Fáil faithful are praying the leadership doesn’t make a mess of its amusing plan to win the presidential election though superior tactics
Billy Kelleher calls for ‘healthy’ contest as three candidates emerge for nomination
Renting time on an outsourced computer to run tasks for clients such as Met Éireann and the CSO has cost State €5m since 2023
Teacher group believes up to 100 teachers are affected by job cuts, with many students affected amid uncertainty
Leaving Cert grades still subject to an ongoing distorting effect
Leaving Cert students to receive results after six uniquely challenging years
Reaction to James Lawless’s third-level fees cut suggestion has already offered a taste of public anger
Parents and students raise concerns with James Lawless after suggestion third level fees cut may not be repeated
Jim O’Callaghan and Peter Burke have made promising starts, James Browne has a lot of catching up to do
Big Jim is best in class, although sluggish start means new intake of TDs are yet to get much of a look-in - and as for Tipperary’s kingmaker...
Education Minister says summer holidays give ‘everybody a chance to take a break’
UCD to expand its research capacity to coincide with membership of the famous laboratory in Switzerland
Royal British Legion also marks its 100th anniversary in Ireland, dedicated to ensuring legacy of ‘those who served’
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Just days away from the next turn in the Donald Trump tariff saga, we are being egged on to slash a dangerously narrow tax base further
The council recommended a 'rethink' of investment into skills
TD says parents cannot wait for budget in four months to find out what fees they must pay
For second day running, no Dáil clarity given over possible student fee increase in September
Dutch-owned builder has been involved in bitter dispute with State over cost and time overruns
Fine Gael privately seething over the controversy as Opposition parties unite in anger
For many families the €1,000 was a significant saving
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
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
