Continued acrimony in some quarters on Friday evening as many departments moved towards settling their budget

Jack Chambers fights to meet 6 per cent limit on increases, with Ministers complaining bitterly

John Moran’s proposal to increase LPT in Limerick by 25 per cent for three years was voted down by Limerick council

Vulcan Consulting’s approach to Dáil’s business committee was unanimously rejected by members

Newly established authority given only half the budget it sought for 2026

Negotiations on size and structure of package to intensify in coming days, say sources

Officials resisting further steps towards scrapping means test for carer’s allowance in Budget negotiations

Dara Calleary expects ‘targeted investment where people are feeling the pinch most at the moment’

TDs describe the issue as a ‘childish mess’ as row about timing continues

Measure tackles reliance on fossil fuels – especially kerosene – amid rising prices

Government to bring forward boiler scrappage scheme that could be worth thousands to households, Darragh O’Brien says

Inside Politics: Almost one-quarter want the Government to provide supports for energy and home heating bills

Fine Gael TDs accused of jumping the gun on sports facilities fund

The latest from New York, Leinster House and the political run-in to the Budget

Opposition parties call on Minister for Justice to attend Oireachtas committee to discuss ongoing feud with solicitors