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EU agriculture commissioner leaves door open for provisional Mercosur deal
Christophe Hansen told Irish politicians that EU Commission has not yet decided on provisional implementation
This is the one thing you’ll never hear a politician say
On and on it goes, every week: more spending is the only solution to every problem facing the country. Nobody ever says we can’t afford it
Malachy Clerkin: Sport Ireland must avoid Rowing Ireland’s Oireachtas committee woes
Dáil hearings useful in holding sporting bodies’ feet to the fire, but they do not get to the nitty-gritty
Saturated areas could see more flooding as new rain warnings come into effect, says Met Éireann
Status yellow rain warning to affect counties already deluged by Storm Chandra
Death of Grace Lynch jolts Micheál Martin into promise of prompt action
Taoiseach vows to ban scramblers from public roads following death of 16 year old in Dublin
Social networks could be treated as publishers if they host illegal content, Minister of State says
Government considering law that would ban ‘deepfakes’, Niamh Smyth says
Cabinet faces packed domestic agenda as world watches Trump
Inside Politics: Ministers are set to approve travel plans for St Patrick’s Day
Cabinet to approve plans for abolition of the triple lock
The ‘triple lock’ requires UN approval to send Irish troops on peacekeeping missions
After Davos, the US can no longer be treated as a normal EU ally
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney seized the agenda in the Alps with a speech immediately hailed as an historic milestone
School meals should be cooked fresh in community kitchens, says chef Darina Allen
Founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School says nutritional value of food served to school children needs to improve
Tusla saw 10% increase in referrals last year, committee hears
More than 750 cases have been referred to Tusla’s Children Missing in Education Team since July
Say what you like about Helen McEntee, but she’s no Trump – she hasn’t lost the plot
TDs brave a leaky Dáil roof for a chance to comment on the Codswalloper-in-Chief
Planning requirements for short-term lets will see them ‘fall off a cliff’
Tourism body called for a ‘step change’ in funding for the sector
Parties got almost €463,000 from Oireachtas to cover increased staff costs after elections
Houses of the Oireachtas Commission set out staffing allocations last summer to reflect new Dáil and Seanad
Three more Trump years? For God’s sake, Holly, don’t remind us of Ol’ Fanta Face
US president’s increasingly disturbing behaviour dominates Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil
More than €650,000 in tax collectively owed on pensions of some former politicians
Tax owing on public-sector pension can be repaid over 20 years through reduction in payments
The Dáil’s floodgates have opened and led to some Michael Collins cussin’
The Independent Ireland leader seemed to momentarily forget where he was during a watery Uisce Éireann debate
Finance committee votes against seeking Donohoe’s attendance over State’s €141.4m World Bank contribution
Opposition TDs claimed State paid €10 million more than requested seven months before former minister resigned to join the bank
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of alleged AI-generated child sex abuse material on X
Social network’s tool Grok has been creating illegal images at the request of users
Third World War? Taoiseach has more pressing concerns as Dáil reconvenes
Micheál Martin managed to avoid actually naming T***p when discussing threats facing the world
Fianna Fáil backbencher laments lack of ‘political leadership’ on Mercosur deal
John Lahart rues failure to make case for trade deal before Government voted against it
‘It’s been difficult trying to juggle being a new parent and a first-time TD’
For deputies such as Ciarán Ahern and Naoise Ó Cearúil being at home is vital, but missing work is complicated
Better-paid TDs, more powerful ministers – and other ideas to improve Ireland
There is a recurring dilemma of politics – how to get politicians to do what’s best for the longer term and unpopular in the short term?
One in five vape shops selling addictive products to children, inspections reveal
Proposed law to ban disposable vapes should go further, says Fianna Fáíl TD
Ireland must encourage larger families and higher migration as birth rates fall, report warns
NESC tells Oireachtas that declining births and an ageing population threaten workforce sustainability and public finances
Former Fianna Fáil senator Tony McKenna dies aged 86
Soloed a sliotar 140 miles (224 km) in 1982 from Borrisokane to Dublin to raise funds for day care centre for town’s elderly
Tax professionals criticise ‘chilling’ proposal to name taxpayers who appeal Revenue bills
Irish Tax Institute expresses ‘profound concerns’ about fairness and privacy of proposed changes under planned legislation
Teenagers using AI to create deep fakes of classmates, committee hears
Artificial intelligence is compounding the pressure many teenagers face, says psychologist
Negotiations under way to keep Oireachtas TV broadcasting next year
No response to tender for new contract, current provider opted not to seek renewal
United left can’t wait for the next election. It needs to build a housing movement
We know the Government is failing on housing. But so is the Opposition
Miriam Lord’s week: Labour still first among equals as SocDems are outvoted
Government sides with Labour in row over Leaders’ Questions pecking order
Cavan couple win Oireachtas award for work helping parents of babies with Down syndrome
Sinéad Fidgeon recalls lack of ‘congratulations’ after the birth of her daughter with Down syndrome
Dáil deputies make their love for dogs (and cats) known in emotional animal welfare debate
Ethel Gannon, Coco Gould and Padmé Murphy just three of the pets namechecked as TDs backed case for stronger protections
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