United Ireland poll: ‘Change is hard... it’s much easier to stay in the status quo’Participants in the Government’s Shared Ireland forum offer their views on the Ipsos poll on a united Ireland and the large group of ‘don’t knows’Mon Dec 05 2022 - 20:04
Taoiseach ‘not surprised’ at poll showing low level of support for Irish unity in Northern Ireland Just 26% of people surveyed were in favour with 50% againstMon Dec 05 2022 - 20:03
Dukes apologises ‘unreservedly’ over comment that Border people have violence ‘in their blood’Former Fine Gael leader says he had ‘absolutely not’ intended to offend peopleThu Dec 01 2022 - 17:42
Von der Leyen says ‘positive conclusion’ can be reached on Northern Ireland protocolVisit to mark 50 years of Ireland’s membership of EU will include meetings with President and TaoiseachThu Dec 01 2022 - 16:30
TDs told one third of working-age Ukrainian refugees have jobsMany refugees are women with dependent children and not in a position to work, but rates higher than other countriesThu Dec 01 2022 - 16:23
Von der Leyen’s Oireachtas address to be closely watched for signs of optimism on NI protocol disputeInside Politics: EU taking steps to beef up enforcement powers if negotiations with Sunak’s government go sourThu Dec 01 2022 - 07:43
Some 66,000 healthcare workers still waiting on Covid-19 recognition paymentAs many staff as possible will be paid before Christmas, Donnelly tells Oireachtas committeeWed Nov 30 2022 - 13:40
How much will the national children’s hospital cost? That’s the €2bn (plus) questionInside Politics: Coalition braced for potentially significant increases in the budget for the national children’s hospitalWed Nov 30 2022 - 07:35
Former tánaiste Mary Coughlan rules out contesting the next general electionAppointment of Ms Coughlan to new role has led to speculation she could make a return to national politicsTue Nov 29 2022 - 16:41
Politicians opposed to banning non-essential internal flightsGreen Party in Kerry favours reducing the cost of rail travel to help compete with cheap flightsTue Nov 29 2022 - 15:52
Increase in Irish road tolls deferred for six months until July 1stDecision will cost State €12.5m to cover lost revenue for TII and toll road operatorsTue Nov 29 2022 - 13:27
Spiritans told to keep records as Coalition debates shape of potential inquiry into sexual abuseInside Politics: Cabinet to consider student accommodation plans while TDs complain about ‘freezing’ officesTue Nov 29 2022 - 07:58
Freezing road tolls could result in larger increases in 2024, politicians to hearTII chief to outline potential consequences of deferring planned increases in tolls to transport committeeTue Nov 29 2022 - 00:45
Politicians asked Leinster House authorities to turn on heating in ‘freezing’ officesThe queries from TDs and other Oireachtas workers prompted the management to outline how the heat would remain off until at least the start of OctoberMon Nov 28 2022 - 20:27
New law to ensure staff get paid tips comes into effect from ThursdayFrom December 1st restaurant and bar staff will have a right to a share of tips paid electronicallyMon Nov 28 2022 - 19:00
Quarter of small landlords likely to sell properties in next five yearsPoliticians are to be briefed on the preliminary results of new research by the Residential Tenancies BoardMon Nov 28 2022 - 16:04
Sinn Féin TD raised concern over site for refugee homes and warned of possible ‘serious divisions in our community’Paul Donnelly also suggested emergency accommodation for homeless people should be provided in parallel with refugee housingFri Nov 25 2022 - 20:00
New law allowing garda use of bodycams to go to Cabinet ‘within weeks’Justice Minister says she hopes to return to the brief following maternity leaveFri Nov 25 2022 - 17:51
Gardaí monitoring social media activity around immigration protestsNo particular concern that violence being planned, says Commissioner Drew HarrisFri Nov 25 2022 - 15:08
CervicalCheck investigator condemns doctors shunning women in cancer support groupDr Gabriel Scally said treatment of 221+ group ‘completely unacceptable’ as one affected women complained about being ‘treated like a leper’Wed Nov 23 2022 - 21:11
Government officially regains Dáil majority after Hourigan and Costello readmitted into Green Party foldCoalition’s numbers now stand at 81 - a majority of oneWed Nov 23 2022 - 21:07
Almost 500 civil servants retired early due to ill health since 2017Department says almost €190m spent on pensions and lump sums for those who retired due to illnessWed Nov 23 2022 - 05:00
Climate Action Plan: almost a quarter of measures delayedCoalition leaders stress urgency and say plan must be acceleratedTue Nov 22 2022 - 20:36
‘Nefarious groups’ seeking to misuse community concerns about immigration, Minister saysProtests held in Dublin’s East Wall in recent days over plans to accommodate refugeesTue Nov 22 2022 - 19:10
‘No perfect option’ for Spiritans abuse inquiry, says VaradkarGovernment stresses that process of establishing an inquiry into alleged sex abuse at Blackrock College and other schools will be victim-ledMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Plans for ‘soft opt-out’ organ donation system to go to Cabinet by end of the month New law would bring in system of ‘deemed’ or presumed consent to organ donation unless person opts outMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Battleground for next election revealed to Fine Gael faithful – housingAt party ardfheis Varadkar lists achievements and challenges prior to return as taoiseachMon Nov 21 2022 - 01:35
Housing crisis main theme of party leader speech at Fine Gael Ardfheis Leo Varadkar who will become taoiseach next month addressed the 2,000 party delegates in AthloneMon Nov 21 2022 - 01:00
Varadkar ‘not happy’ with toll increases and wants them cut or delayedTánaiste has been unable to discuss hikes with Eamon Ryan as transport minister was in Egypt at Cop27Sun Nov 20 2022 - 16:51
Government needs to ‘do much more on housing’, says Varadkar at FG ArdfheisFine Gael leader praises Martin for time as Taoiseach while hitting out at SF saying ‘policies would be a disaster for Ireland’Sat Nov 19 2022 - 20:06
Event honouring former TD and IRA member Ferris ‘a slap in the face to Garda families’ - HarrisMary Lou McDonald, Michelle O’Neill and Gerry Adams attended the Kerry tributeSat Nov 19 2022 - 14:38
Solution must be found to ensure commuters do not bear brunt of toll increases - junior transport ministerNaughton confirms department officials had been in contact with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on increases in recent weeksSat Nov 19 2022 - 13:30
Suspended Green TD indicates he would vote against Coalition over Ceta trade dealPatrick Costello lost party whip earlier this year over a different Dáil vote, with suspension due to end on FridaySat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00
Government urged to ensure planned toll increases are stopped to help commutersSinn Féin’s transport spokesman Darren O’Rourke said the increases are ‘a massive blow to workers and families’Fri Nov 18 2022 - 19:36
Irish politicians on Russian travel ban list say it will not change stance on invasionBan on 52 Irish politicians is ‘hybrid warfare’, says Martin but Jim O’Callaghan expresses delight position received ‘such recognition’Thu Nov 17 2022 - 22:20
Humphreys to again take on Justice portfolio during McEntee’s maternity leaveMove will not prejudice decisions to be taken on longer term Cabinet line-up to be announced on December 17th, says TánaisteThu Nov 17 2022 - 20:19
‘Surprise’ road tolls hike sparks condemnation Increase announcement is ‘very unwelcome’ says VaradkarThu Nov 17 2022 - 17:21
Blackrock College was told of abuse claims 20 years ago, Dáil hearsSurvivors who approached person in ‘key leadership role’ was told to return with ‘proof and a solicitor’, Labour leader saysThu Nov 17 2022 - 13:38
Ireland’s reliance on tech giants creates ‘double risk’ to tax base, TDs told‘Top 25% of earners pay 80% of income tax’, committee toldThu Nov 17 2022 - 12:55
Public spending watchdog to be warned economic situation will ‘worsen’Ireland is ‘better placed than most’ but is ‘not immune’ from global trends, PAC expected to hearWed Nov 16 2022 - 20:04
Government to call in Russian ambassador after Taoiseach and more than 50 other Irish officials are banned from entering countryRussian ministry says ‘key representatives of the leadership and politicians of Ireland’ have been put on ‘stop list’Wed Nov 16 2022 - 19:54
No mass culls of dogs happening, Greyhound Racing Ireland tells TDsA report alleging that 6,000 animals a year are killed has been disputed by the governing bodyFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Taoiseach pours cold water on prospect of transfer pact between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ahead of next general electionTánaiste’s hint at cooperation between parties on vote transfers rejected by Fianna Fáil backbenchersThu Nov 10 2022 - 16:09
‘Fundamental questions’ over preventing anti-abortion protesters from moving between clinicsGardaí raise concerns as politicians examine law to bring in safe access zonesWed Nov 09 2022 - 22:25
Ireland to develop more gas energy facilities but not commercial LNG, says RyanGreen Party leader responds to call from Fine Gael Minister for controversial LNG infrastructureWed Nov 09 2022 - 22:24
Minister warns of ‘catastrophic’ power interruptions unless gas accepted as transitional fuel Friends of the Earth uses submission to call on Government to make current moratorium on LNG and fracked gas imports permanent through legislationWed Nov 09 2022 - 05:01
Powers in draft law on safe access zones for abortion ‘fall short’, say gardaí Force to suggest that offence of harassment be ‘reconsidered’Tue Nov 08 2022 - 19:00
Calls for improvements to new hate speech legislation to avoid courts struggling to interpret lawCivil liberties body suggests Government ‘steamrolling’ Bill through Oireachtas and this is ‘risking bad law’Tue Nov 08 2022 - 00:00
Risks to Ireland’s energy supply could have ‘chilling effect’ on inward investment, Ibec warnsIbec fears ‘cumbersome’ planning system could delay infrastructure projectsSat Nov 05 2022 - 05:00
New Central Mental Hospital marks ‘shift in mindset’ for prisoners with addiction and mental health issuesThe new €200m facility in Portrane will replace the Victorian-era hospital in DundrumFri Nov 04 2022 - 17:43
