Taoiseach and Tánaiste highlight ‘amplificaiton of geopolitical and trade risks’ at Dublin event

DPER understood to be pushing back against indefinite freeze but full reversal to highest level of fares is not likely

In the video the presidential candidate said that he had received a call from a named officer in the Defence Forces

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Fianna Fáil presidential candidate has previously promoted safe drone use in his Irish Aviation Authority role

Senior Ministers yet to settle financial positions for 2026 as budget day looms

Coalition ‘confident’ in legislation being best way to deal with 32-million annual limit

Special relief for tenants in new builds and extending the carer’s allowance are among measures planned in October package

Growth in current expenditure set to slow while Coalition turns attention to delivery of big infrastructure projects

Households bills going up ahead of first budget to exclude energy credits since 2021

Increase in child benefit of between €4-€8 weekly also on the table

Government to propose new pay band between existing rate of €250,000 paid to Kevin Bakhurst and a maximum of €300,000

Move comes amid disquiet in Fianna Fáil over proliferation of false information about its candidate on social media

Government considering proposal to reduce VAT rate on new apartments

Resignation of EirGrid chief has had downstream consequences for Government over top-level pay