Aughinish Alumina: Minister’s claims about ‘confidential data’ contradicted in unpublished report
Government’s report on Co Limerick plant explicitly states it does not include confidential data provided by Aughinish
Peter Burke
Aughinish Alumina facing ‘marked’ decline in orders from Europe due to ownership concerns
Sales to Russia ‘significantly increased’ since war began, report finds
Aughinish Alumina investigation makes ‘no adverse findings’ against Co Limerick plant
Minister says ‘no information’ to confirm alumina from plant being used to supply Russian arms manufacturers
Michael O’Leary chided for commenting on inquiry into how man was almost sucked from plane
US investigators wrote to Ryanair chief after he said initial findings pointed to ‘foreign object damage’
Limerick mayor calls for intensive Irish lobbying against EU sanctions on Aughinish Alumina
Mayor of Limerick insists ‘we need to fight for the jobs’ as report on exports to Russia expected to go to EU Commission
Increase of 79c per hour to minimum wage recommended to Minister by pay commission
Peter Burke not obliged to proceed with increase but such recommendations have always previously been approved
Minister defends decision not to distinguish between miscarriage and abortion in new leave law
Peter Burke says women should not be asked the reason for their pregnancy loss
Give credit to employers: issue of who funds workplace benefits is rarely mentioned
Politicians should be candid when they announce measures to benefit employees
Minister to seek legal advice on publishing potentially ‘sensitive’ Aughinish Alumina report
Peter Burke unable to offer clarity on nature of information provided to inquiry by Ukraine and Sweden
Paid leave for partners of women who suffer miscarriage under consideration
Cabinet approves five-day leave for women who suffer miscarriages before 23 weeks
Cordial loathing between Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin as TDs enter last week of term
Flare-up in hostilities between US and Iran; and back-to-school costs at back of mind
Five-day miscarriage leave set to be approved
Absence will also be available to women who have abortions
‘This can’t be left in a void’: State inquiry into Aughinish link with Russia war machine nears conclusion
Any decision on sanctions against Limerick plant will be for EU, but Ministers here will have to deal with fallout
Ireland faces moral choice over Aughinish Alumina, says former Ukrainian foreign minister
Failure to stop export of alumina from to Russia will be ‘stained with the blood of Ukrainians’, says Dmytro Kuleba
Aughinish: Minister ‘can’t give assurances’ to workers that jobs are safe
Peter Burke says nationalisation of the Co Limerick plant was not legally an option
Fuel excise: You can’t continue writing a cheque every month, says Minister Burke
Peter Burke plays down chances of continued fuel subsidies due to renewed conflict in the Gulf
Civil servants will be permitted to take risks to speed up delivery of homes
Ministers urged to increase recruitment of public service apprenticeships after 2025 target missed
McDonald’s to Chapter One: which restaurants passed the VAT cut on to customers?
Cut makes no distinction between tiny restaurants struggling to put food on the table and the giants of global fast food
Will my next restaurant bill be cheaper because of this week’s VAT cut?
As with many monetary matters, the answer will very much depend on individual choices
IDA-backed investment into Ireland accelerates despite global uncertainty
Agency’s latest half-year report shows it supported 190 investments in six months to June
Customers unlikely to see drop in prices due to VAT cut for restaurants, Harris says
Move helping hospitality sector and hairdressers is expected to cost €681m and has attracted criticism
Government introduces VAT cut for hospitality sector despite criticism
Controversial policy measure has been heavily criticised by economists since its announcement in Budget 2026
One-off rural housing guidelines set to be overhauled
Anti-poverty initiative reports 0.7 per cent drop in child poverty from 2024 to 2025
Online investment platform Trading 212 to create 40 jobs in Dublin
Irish office will act as company’s European hub, bridging ‘Europe’s two most important financial markets’
It’s great the Government wants to boost tourism by 50% - but were will the extra visitors stay?
Industry report estimates that Ireland is short 10,000-15,000 hotel bedrooms to cater for future tourism growth
What does division over abortion within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for Government?
Possible leadership contenders O’Callaghan and Calleary vote against removing three-day waiting period
A possible solution to the Aughinish Alumina problem
The Irish Government has become complicit in feeding the Russian military complex
‘Big implications’ for Ireland if alumina exports linked to Russian arms, Minister warns
‘Action will have to be taken’ if a Department of Enterprise investigation finds that Aughinish Alumina exports are being used to make weapons for the Russian military, Peter Burke says
Ireland to introduce some of Europe’s ‘strictest’ rules on short-term lets, says Minister
Register for Airbnb-style lets being created with view to force homes out of holiday market and in to private rental sector
Tensions come to fore over drive towards single-tier healthcare
Inside Politics: Meanwhile, political focus on controversial Ireland-Israel matches as, elsewhere, the World Cup kicks off
Irish ‘head-in-the-sand’ alumina approach contrasts with Australia’s, say Social Democrats
Trade in contentious product not restricted by European Union sanctions against Russia
Leaked CHI report states consultants ‘prioritising private over public’ child patients
One child waited seven years for routine urology surgery, TD tells Dáil
Controversial triple-lock legislation to get formal Cabinet approval today
Removal of UN Security Council approval set to spark conflict with Opposition politicians
Wilful ignorance is not an acceptable dodge when it comes to Aughinish Alumina
Irish neutrality is rightly questioned when governments do utmost to prevent ban on alumina exports to Russia
Brave new world of remote working in rural areas yet to materialise
There has not been a widespread migration out of Dublin and other urban centres, Trinity Business School research suggests
Government ‘made aware’ of errors in Aughinish Alumina export data
CSO figure showing 83% of Limerick-based operation’s exports go to Russia ‘not accurate’, says Minister
Up to 150 additional jobs expected at HR firm Rippling’s headquarters
New office will serve as operational backbone for the company’s European business
Fingal County Council rejects Dublin 15 Manna drone hub
Company had applied for retention of hub, which flies groceries, medicines and takeaways
Workers at Meta contractor Covalen not allowed to work for other platform service providers
Employee representatives critical of Facebook owner policy
Fears grow in Government over further tech job losses after Meta cuts 20 per cent of Irish workforce
More cuts expected as roll-out of artificial intelligence technology takes its toll
Government approves €750,000 support scheme for businesses and groups impacted by Waterford fire
Under the scheme businesses can apply for up to €30,000 in funding
Planned short-term letting register delayed by six months
Plans have been the subject of much internal Government debate
Oracle to shed 150 jobs in Ireland as it grapples with AI cash crunch
Software giant is axing jobs globally as it seeks to reassure investors about data centre bet
‘Right to be forgotten’ for cancer patients in insurance market to be enshrined in law
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to outline road transporters support scheme to Cabinet
The cost of running a home in Ireland: from one cup of tea to a 10-minute shower
Knowing how much it costs to heat the livingroom or have a cup of tea can help keep your spending in check
Robert Watt set to be paid €280,000 a year to lead Dublin city regeneration body
Former Department of Health head expected to be approved by Cabinet on Tuesday
Electricity bills could increase by up to 9% with gas even higher, Minister says
Minister for Energy says no concerns among airlines of flight cancellations because no disruption foreseen in jet fuel supplies
Unions threaten industrial action as they accuse Government of prioritising business
Workers’ living standards squeezed, Ictu chief says, with Coalition listening to ‘those who shout the loudest’
Healy-Rae resignation: Foley expresses surprise, says no one in Government knew in advance
Healy-Rae put out video 24 hours earlier endorsing Government’s supports package, says Minister for Children
Irish tourism’s ‘annus horribilis’?
Logic behind costly hospitality sector Vat cut gets fuzzier and fuzzier
Hotel room rates rise 3% in 2025 despite fall in overseas and domestic visitors
Fáilte Ireland report indicates tourism sector grew last year despite challenges
Could a €5 tourist tax help solve Dublin’s problems? Conor Pope vs Eoghan O’Mara Walsh
Surveys have suggested that close to two thirds of Dubliners think a tourist tax is a good idea. The hospitality sector is not convinced
Data storage company Qumulo to create 50 jobs in Ireland over three years
US firm launches new European R&D hub in Cork, supported by IDA Ireland
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