Roger Casement joins Castro’s rainbow honour walk in San Francisco
The great, the good, the politicians and the gays were all there for the unveiling of a plaque to the Irish rebel
Neale Richmond
Cop30: Irish Minister commits to supporting poorest nations, but concerns over climate funding remain
Campaigners say Loss and Damage Fund, agreed at Cop27 in 2022, is under-funded, too restrictive and too slow to respond
National security must be debatable amid growing Russian threats, says Richmond
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs addresses danger at meeting of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly
Neale Richmond to warn of ‘unnecessary suffering’ as international donors cut overseas aid
Government to say Ireland spending record amounts as it launches annual report of Irish Aid
Ireland keen for EU to maintain aid spending levels in next budget cycle
Government backs programme to reform United Nations by improving efficiency and effectiveness
US aid cuts to have deep impact on vulnerable people, Irish Ministers hear
Trump to withhold funding for 15 programs, including several overseen by State Department and USAid
The cost of living in Ireland is nuts. Even nuttier are the reasons supposed to explain it
If you’re not bamboozled by the rising cost of insurance as claims fall, you must be an actuary
Government fears referendum to give Irish diaspora vote in presidential elections ‘could be lost’
Defeat may be the outcome ‘if we hold this referendum without a proper debate ... without letting people know what this means’
2025 Irish presidential election must be the last to exclude voters in North, Dáil hears
Sinn Féin leader says November poll must be last where franchise not all-Ireland
Miriam Lord: ‘Taoiseach, do you do a weekly shop?’ It’s not even funny to think about
Imagine Micheál Martin doing your weekly shop? He’d refuse to look at a biscuit, the house would be awash with broccoli and you’d die for the want of a cheese-and-onion crisp
The Public Accounts Committee returns, and is already making headlines
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Budget giveaway promises absent as Ireland’s economic model faces unprecedented threat
Trump practices art of the deal in Saudi Arabia as HSE seeks new boss
US tariffs could jeopardise planned tax cuts in budget, warns Minister
Budget 2026 set to be ‘very different’ from predecessors, says Neale Richmond
The Irish Times view on cuts at Goal and Concern: an existential crisis
The World Health Organisation reports that HIV treatments in 50 countries have been suspended
‘Not viable’ for Government to provide funds to replace US aid programme cuts, says Minister
Richmond says there will be no reduction in Ireland’s expenditure on overseas aid
Panic in Africa and concern in Dublin after Trump takes aim at US aid agency
Accounts for Irish aid agency Goal show it received €103 million in funding from USAID in 2023
Ray D’Arcy conjures up a Storm Éowyn image that would leave anyone feeling disconcerted
Radio: At least the RTÉ host is doing his bit to help out. Government Ministers seem caught in the headlights
‘It’s 2025 not 1955’: Just six women appointed Ministers of State while FF’s Robert Troy handed ministerial return
Jerry Buttimer appointed Minister of State with Robert Troy also making a ministerial comeback
Focus now moves to appointment of 23 Junior Ministers
Under the agreement between the two parties Fianna Fáil will have 10 Junior Ministers and Fine Gael will have eight
Irish insurance companies raise concerns over effects of climate change
‘Frequency of catastrophic climate events’ and changing flood risks among climate concerns discussed with Minister of State for insurance Neale Richmond
Dublin Rathdown election 2024 results: Sinéad Gibney elected for Soc Dems while Catherine Martin loses seat
Green Party Minister eliminated while Fine Gael takes two seats and Fianna Fáil picks up one
Dublin Rathdown constituency candidates list: Greens will be depending on retaining a seat here
Election 2024: High-profile junior minister Neale Richmond expected to return for Fine Gael
Fine Gael’s €860m childcare plan promises extra benefit payment and 30,000 new early learning places
Like other parties, Fine Gael has also pledged that parents will pay no more than €200 per month per child
Fairstone Ireland to add 100 jobs over next two years
Financial services group has seen revenue jump 35 per cent as company expands presence in the Irish market
U2 drummer Larry Mullen jnr can’t live with work done on his Howth property
Plus: You can’t keep Phil Hogan down, trouble at Jack’s Hole in Brittas, and Ireland’s starring role in reality TV
Budget solo-runs by Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Greens point to near-end of Coalition
All Jack Chambers has to do is read the newspapers and he’ll know exactly what his colleagues are going to ask for
Proposal to double stamp duty on bulk purchases of homes came as ‘surprise’ to Tánaiste
Green Party pushes for once-off €560 child benefit payment for new parents as part of Budget negotiations
Help-to-Buy scheme proposal would see more applicants able to claim highest payment of €30,000
Proposal costed at €40m would mean more applicants able to claim highest payment of €30,000
Increased pay rates for work permit holders could lead to inequality and racial tensions, minister told
Increases to minimum rates for permit-holding meat workers went ahead as planned despite misgivings from employers within the sector
Inheritance tax campaign is a nod to the rich
Fine Gael risks deepening social divisions with pre-election budget measure pandering to an already well off constituency
The Debate: Should inheritance tax be cut in the budget?
Amid buoyant tax returns, there have been calls for a reduction in inheritance tax – but those opposed say this will benefit only the wealthiest of homeowners
UK buyer of famous Leeson Street grinds school begins to reap rewards of €135m acquisition
Microsoft Office guy’s superyacht; Dyson signs on the line in Co Waterford; Fair City eyes move to commuter belt
Government considers incentives to help Dublin stock exchange after loss of big hitters
Financial services minister Neale Richmond has warned Britain it will not get ‘free pass’ on Brexit rules if Labour wins the UK election
Neale Richmond should know better: calling grown women ‘girls’ is inherently belittling
Imagine anyone calling Margaret Thatcher, Angela Merkel and Indira Gandhi ‘the girls’
KPMG Ireland opens new Dublin AI hub with plans to create 200 jobs
New unit will assist clients looking to navigate impending EU rules governing the technology
One in three believe Ireland’s personal injuries claim process is unfair, says poll
Injuries Resolution Board made €170m awards in 2023, down more than €100m since 2019
TD’s daughter not allowed make savings investment because of family relationship to him
Anti-money laundering legislation presumes politicians ‘guilty until proven innocent’, Dáil told
Who are the new junior ministers in Simon Harris’s Cabinet?
New roles given to Fine Gael members cover areas including finance, housing, public works and health
Former Cabinet member Michael Ring says he declined junior ministry offers
Neale Richmond, Emer Higgins, Alan Dillon and Kieran O’Donnell all promoted
Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach with ‘no regrets’ as Harris loyalists eye promotion
New Cabinet is expected be announced to the Dáil at about 5pm on Tuesday
EU rules drive pharma backers to the US, says IDA Ireland chief
Europe’s regulations have become ‘too burdensome’ and could hinder innovation, argues Michael Lohan
Referendums: What will you be voting on and what are the Yes and No arguments?
What are Friday's referendums in Ireland all about? With voters set to go to the polls in two referendums on March 8th, the Yes and No camps offer very different assessments of the stakes, and some questions remain unanswered
Minimum pay rate increase deferred for healthcare assistants from outside EEA
Nursing Homes Ireland had sought time to address funding issues given Fair Deal scheme fees are main income for operators
Local Enterprise Offices supported highest ever number of jobs last year
Some 6,640 jobs were supported by LEOs in 2023
Permit numbers for non-EEA workers down by a quarter in 2023
Largest number of permits granted in health and social work sector, accounting for just under one third of the total
Nursing home group warns work permit changes will cause more closures
Minimum salary payable to healthcare assistants and home carers to increase to €27,000 from January
New permit pay requirements a post-Christmas headache for many employers, says consultant
Short notice for significant minimum salary rises could catch some companies ‘off guard’
Government work permit scheme expanded as staff shortages bite
Traditional trades including car mechanic, baker and electrician among the roles it will be easier for employers to hire for from outside the EEA in 2024
State’s bilateral trade with France hits record €30bn in wake of Brexit
New study highlights increasing importance of French market for Irish exporters
Irish politicians throwing around terms such as ‘scumbags’ and ‘thugs’ is a slippery slope
Dublin riots have led to a dangerous political game
Domino’s warns on impact of delivery driver court ruling
Pizza chain’s biggest franchisee in Ireland said ruling puts it at ‘unfair’ disadvantage
Workers can claim five days of paid sick leave next year, Government confirms
Minister announces preplanned expansion of scheme that pays 70% of gross salary up to €110 a day
Space sector funding hampered by rules on defence investment, says expert
‘Unresolved conflict’ must be addressed to bring in more early-stage investment to the Irish industry, IIEA event hears
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