YMCA, Thriller and The Undertaker’s WWE theme tune soundtrack an odd morning in ambassador’s residence

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said there had been ‘extraordinarily high’ recruitment in the HSE

US president’s son, Eric Trump, does not believe meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras will go ‘off the rails’

Tánaiste said it was appropriate online posts had been deleted since, and added he had not been aware of them

Minister for Finance more guarded in comments on possible changes to inheritance tax

Social media company says it is now in a position to accept committee invitation following discussions with gardaí and regulator

Government has taken measures to put brakes on outgoings following €577m deficit to the end of July

‘Growing and ageing population requires realistic budget ... to deliver timely and appropriate care,’ says Irish Medical Organisation

Tánaiste promises cohort will see ‘significant impact’ from planned income tax package

Organisations want guarantees around protection and promotion of women’s sports, says minister

Jack Chambers criticises ‘completely ineffective management of the control system’ and ‘really poor performance by certain regions’

Minister for Finance says focus of the €1.5 billion tax package planned for the budget would be on income tax

Ministers to be briefed on issues including online child safety, Arts Council, fodder shortages and citizenship

But those getting unemployment payments or certain housing supports could be blocked under reforms

Refugee and migrant support groups not impressed with changes