Ireland’s left has failed to penalise government for decades of inaction but the right has
Political failure around protests is a result of the left being unable to take Irish economic dysfunction and turn it into a larger project of reform
Government
Minister for Justice’s intervention in hugging consent video is ‘unsettling’, ICCL says
Jim O’Callaghan’s comments interfered with work of non-profit organisation, Irish Council for Civil Liberties says
Campaigners call for Roger Casement’s remains to be returned to Co Antrim as he wished
Revolutionary is buried in Glasnevin, where he was returned in 1965, decades after his execution
Increasing number of girls lack confidence in Stem abilities, survey finds
Six in 10 identify lack of confidence in their Stem subject ability as barrier to pursuing career in the sector, survey finds
Minister wants role for Irish Navy in EU mission targeting Russia shadow fleet
Lebanon mission due to wind down early next year, ending five decades of Ireland’s presence in the region
Family of IRA victim Brian Stack get State apology for flawed Garda inquiry but still seek ‘full truth’
‘It hurts every time you see Sinn Féin representatives at a memorial for IRA men,’ says prison officer’s son
Government working on ‘very serious case’ of sexually exploited teen, Taoiseach tells Dáil
Martin says fundamental issue is staffing shortages, insisting it is ‘not for the want of funding’
Politicians and productivity
Can anyone remember when, if ever, ‘productivity’ was a sine qua non for the endorsement of pay rises for Oireachtas members?
Tax-efficient investment accounts still face 1% stamp duty charge on large Irish companies
Share purchases of Irish firms valued at more than €1bn will be subject to the levy
Construction of new National Maternity Hospital expected to begin next year
The €1.86 billion project is due for completion in 2033
Firms offering new personal investment accounts must register with Revenue
Customers will have an expectation of annual statements regarding tax deducted and paid
Giving patients the best care is why doctors are often late
Blame for tardiness is on Government for failing to deliver a fair and decent health service
Turnkey homes will no longer be bought by local authorities for social housing
Cabinet also to be briefed on planned Government apology for failings in Brian Stack murder investigation
Government must ensure meaningful progress for workers in private sector
Rising costs affect all employees
Data centre policies risk decline in tech industry
Lobbyist says “stroke of a pen” could solve problems
New public sector pay deal could be struck within days, union leader suggests
Two sides met for first time for talks proper at Workplace Relations Commission on Monday
Bawag ‘rising above the noise’ as it eyes completing PTSB deal, CEO says
PTSB will be the first public-company deal that the Austrian lender has completed
‘It’s not going to be smooth’: Government and unions start on long road to pay deal
Unions needed ‘day out’ to underline their determination, senior Government figures believe
Are public sector workers all as badly off as strikes might suggest? This is what the data says
Those under the greatest pressure are younger workers who have to contend with high rents and housing costs
A generation late: 900,000 children have been denied treatment at the overdue Children’s Hospital
My concerns won’t go away once it opens, as it will be expensive to operate, staff and expand
What will become of Irish towns when all the independent shops are closed?
As a shopkeeper and employer I feel duped by the Government in last week's budget
Unsustainable pay increases for public sector workers will put Ireland’s stability at risk
Questions have to be asked about the sustainability of the ever-expanding public sector – especially given that so many civil servants rarely appear in the office
Ministers and TDs afraid to pass a picket line
Why is the Dáil essentially at the behest of unelected trade union bosses?
Fiscal advisers point out the flaws but Government ignores them. What’s the point of Ifac?
Some say that without Ifac’s critiques of budgetary policy, there would probably be higher spending growth and more tax cuts by Government
With so much cash sloshing around, why is there a housing crisis?
Why is the HSE underfunded, and why aren’t there decent rail services between Dublin and Rosslare?
Citroën’s relaunch of a classic could be just what the electric car market needs
Price and simplicity are key selling points for the French car-maker’s new 2CV model
Government seeks ‘negotiation process’ to avoid second round of public sector strikes
Union sources play down suggestion of fresh Government initiative, though informal contacts continue
AI will not bring about ‘displacement’ in public service, says Taoiseach
Martin urges critics of technology to focus on positives as he announces new forum on workplace effects
Time to get down to business? Public opinion may shift if second strike takes place
With some of the unions not paying any strike pay, the strikers will feel the impact of their own action in their pockets
Windfall wealth
Politicians strive to reinvent the wheel themselves, which, to date, remains decidedly square
State’s doomsday funding crisis is inevitable
Government should focus on making itself ‘emergency ready’
Public sector pay can be discussed as ‘priority’ with unions ahead of strike, Minister says
More than 300,000 workers set for one-day work stoppage over prioritisation of pay in talks
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