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MetroLink: The decades-long journey towards Ireland’s first underground rail service
Previous efforts for the infrastructure project have stalled, including after the financial crisis
Jim O’Callaghan expected to hold firm line in talks on criminal legal aid reform
Minister for Justice to meet Law Society representatives amid bitter row over remuneration reforms
MetroLink could cost up to €19bn, say senior Coalition figures
Cabinet set to consider plans in autumn to put out to tender the proposed 19km Dublin rail link from Swords to Charlemont
Is the Irish economy really Trump-proof? We’d better hope so
As the Taoiseach eyes the exit and the unity debate gets louder, the current calm in Irish politics may not last
If you think public sector workers have it better, that’s because we do
Expect strikes if the Government insists on getting strict about remote working without union agreement
Cabinet to consider law to fine people who use disposable barbecues in national parks
Proposal comes after wildfire, suspected to have been caused by disposable barbecue, destroyed 20 hectares of Killarney National Park
Bawag builds up funds for PTSB deal ahead of crucial vote
Transaction values bank at an almost 20% – or €400 million – discount
More than 18,000 availed of €14,000 rent-a-room tax relief in 2024
Near doubling of people availing of scheme in six years, Revenue figures show
Plan for hyperlocal municipal councils to return, a decade after abolition
Report recommends return to town bodies amid criticism of Ireland’s centralised system
Scaling back remote working should be on the agenda as payback for public sector pay rises
Money, no matter how many billions are involved, is the least important part of what is really at stake in the pay talks
New Occupied Territories Bill including trade in services to be introduced in September
Frances Black, who initiated legislation banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements, will ‘keep up the pressure’
How will the Government’s Digital Wallet work?
Following a pilot period with up to 10,000 users, the Digital Wallet could eventually store your driving licence, passport and birth cert
If you get up at a ridiculous hour to sit in horrendous traffic, there may be good news in the budget
But you might not want to get too excited
Miriam Lord’s End-of-Dáil-term awards: Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin
Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe
Irish language commissioner highlights ‘concerning pattern’ of missed deadlines
Government failures to implement language rights protections highlighted in An Coimisinéir Teanga’s annual report
Aughinish Alumina warned Michael McGrath about sanctioning exports to Russia
Rusal-owned Limerick plant lobbied politicians in Brussels and Dublin about impact of EU sanctions, documents show
Dáil summer recess begins with TD urging Mayo to end ‘75-year famine’ in football final
Ceann Comhairle tells politicians ‘it’s very important to come back refreshed’ as proceedings end until September 16th
Darragh O’Brien to axe Dublin Airport cap ‘as soon as possible’
President signs into law Act allowing Minister for Transport to end passenger limit
Government must ‘urgently’ decide if children’s science centre should be built, PAC says
Current €70.4m estimated cost of project may increase and excludes certain costs
Troubles legacy body claims Government has ‘not bought into’ telling truth about conflict
Senior ICRIR officer says co-operation offered by Dublin to earlier investigation into Freddie Scappaticci ‘has completely disappeared’
Who takes the credit for minimum wage increases?
The Government is likely a net loser as employers will be able to offset increased costs against their tax liability
Aughinish Alumina report will not rule out that material is used in Russian weapons
At the highest level in Government there is much sensitivity about the Co Limerick plant
Burning questions left as Dáil rises for summer break
The first half of 2026 raised plenty of questions; will there be answers in the second half?
Child benefit reform is a no-brainer. So why has the Government not done it?
Feckless inertia has become actively malign
Homelessness ‘risk’ for hundreds of refugee families sparks exchange between Ministers
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan downplayed concerns of a Cabinet colleague and said refugees were moving to Dublin because of a ‘desire to live in this region’
E-scooter ban to be considered by Government, Minister says
Seán Canney says he has ‘a serious problem with children getting injured unnecessarily’
Criticism of public-service risk-taking ignores pain inflicted by private sector in crash
Neither sector is perfect but we need both working efficiently for the good of all
Ali Hewson and others could raise almost €20m for new children’s science centre, adjudicator finds
Adjudication report says State support of up to €30m could be needed over a decade to meet facility’s operating costs
‘It’s part of the dance’: State and union sides posture over new public-service pay deal
Industrial action threats mounting since accord expired in June, but Coalition will want to know exposure before Budget 2027
Utility infrastructure companies should not pay dividends to Government
Government should forgo dividends so providers could reduce standing charges to customers
Ceremony to remember Irish war dead reflects on shared suffering of Battle of the Somme
Hundreds attend annual Islandbridge commemoration in Dublin
Increase in public services complaints should be wake-up call for Government
It’s time for real accountability for those managing these failing services
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
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