The new short-term letting rules: has the tourism sector won at the expense of housing?
Ban on planning for new short-term lets in places with more than 20,000 people is seen as a victory for tourism over housing
Norma Foley
Minister ‘erred in law’ excluding two institutions from mother and baby homes scheme
Norma Foley failed to properly consider whether St Joseph’s and Temple Hill should be included, court finds
Martin rejects call for State apology for its conduct during the Troubles
Government ‘fought tooth and nail against the Provisional IRA’, Taoiseach says
Unclear how many short-term lets could be returned to residential use under crackdown
Department of Housing says ‘significant number’ of properties will be brought into long-term market
Key reports from child protection rapporteur delayed
Senior officials had sought updates, saying reports were ‘key output associated with the position’
Short-term let restrictions will only apply to towns with populations over 20,000 after Government rowback
Minister for Tourism says opposition from Norma Foley and Michael Healy-Rae not the reason for change of approach
Director of child rights advocacy ‘unconcerned’ about litigation threat
New guardian ad litem service to mean better outcomes for children, says Pat Bergin
Norma Foley opposes commercial rates on childminders’ homes, but it’s beyond her control
The Minister for Children says she has made her view clear to Minister for Housing James Browne
‘It’s mind-boggling’: Advocates for children’s rights in court threaten legal challenge to regulation service
Association of Guardians Ad Litem says move is a ‘backward step’ and will undermine the constitutional rights of children
Facilities for up to 800 new childcare places to be acquired by State in 2026
Facilities will be acquired this year and refurbished to be ready to open by end of 2026 or early 2027
Ireland has ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to change education system, says Minister
Members of the public encouraged to take part in National Conversation on Education
Opposition politicians dismiss archbishop’s claim that seizing church assets is ‘opportunism’
Minister for Children Norma Foley has sought legal advice on compelling religious orders to make contributions
Proposed €600m loan scheme aims to help small builders deliver more homes
Ministers will also consider plans for public interest test for judicial reviews to prevent delays to infrastructure projects
Children with additional educational needs will not need assessment to access classes or schools
Minister for Children Norma Foley announces Government will replace existing process with new system
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