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Poll reveals Higgins ‘right to decline’ invite to partition event

More than two-thirds of respondents back President’s decision not to attend NI centenary

By Pat LeahyFri Oct 08 2021 - 01:00

Coalition suffers blow in latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll

Inside Politics: Picture is dimmer again for Fine Gael and Leo Varadkar

By Jack Horgan-JonesThu Oct 07 2021 - 07:50

Large majority favours keeping 12.5% corporation tax rate, poll finds

As State set to accord with OECD 15% rate for multinationals, only quarter of voters agree

By Pat Leahy, Jennifer Bray, Cliff Taylor and Naomi O’LearyThu Oct 07 2021 - 01:00

Impetus develops in Government towards joining OECD tax deal

Success reported on having sticking-point phrase ‘at least 15%’ removed from draft text

By Pat Leahy, Naomi O’Leary and Cliff TaylorTue Oct 05 2021 - 21:37

Corporate tax: Momentum grows for Ireland to join OECD tax deal

Understood Government has been successful in having ‘at least 15%’ removed from draft text

By Pat Leahy, Naomi O’Leary and Cliff TaylorTue Oct 05 2021 - 20:18

Wide chasm in Coalition over climate pledges needs to be bridged

For the Greens, climate action is priority, putting them at odds with other parties

By Pat LeahySat Oct 02 2021 - 01:07

O’Brien faces difficult decision as pressure from mica group mounts

Inside Politics: Homeowners to hear plans in terms of mica redress and compensation

By Jennifer BrayWed Sept 29 2021 - 08:10

Government’s ‘pandemic dividend’ to include flexible working, statutory sick pay

Minister warns cost of recognising contribution of public sector could top €1bn

By Martin WallFri Sept 24 2021 - 00:01

Coveney no-confidence debate gave scant attention to Zappone saga

Facts of the case are ignored as Dáil drama redraws dividing lines of Irish politics

By Pat LeahyWed Sept 15 2021 - 21:36

Government must act on tax loopholes exploited by multinationals, charity says

Call comes as investigation shows Abbott apparently using ‘Single Malt’-type structure

By Pat LeahyWed Sept 15 2021 - 00:05

Resistance grows in Coalition against bid to host 2024 America’s Cup

Concerns build about cost of underwriting project championed by Simon Coveney

By Arthur Beesley, Pat Leahy and Barry RocheTue Sept 14 2021 - 04:33

Budget 2022 will be a challenge for political and public debate

Pat Leahy: We once again face the question of whether we want to learn from past mistakes

By Pat LeahySat Sept 11 2021 - 01:00

Biden admits Taliban seizure of Kabul unexpectedly rapid - but blames deposed Afghan government

Irish and EU efforts to focus on extraction of their citizens as chaos reigns at airport

By Pat LeahyTue Aug 17 2021 - 01:00

‘A life of courage’: Former minister Des O’Malley dies aged 82

Progressive Democrats founder Des O’Malley was Minister for Justice during Arms Crisis

By Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinnWed Jul 21 2021 - 13:38

British government to seek several changes to operation of Northern Ireland protocol

Ministers to outline new proposals on trade between Britain and the North at Westminster

By Pat Leahy, Denis Staunton and Suzanne LynchWed Jul 21 2021 - 04:24

Thinking Anew – Learning to trust the people

By Michael CommaneSat Jul 17 2021 - 00:01

Plan to end all Troubles-related prosecutions widely criticised

Northern Secretary says proposals are ‘painful recognition of the reality of where we are’

By Gerry MoriartyThu Jul 15 2021 - 08:56

Corporate tax reform: what is the Irish Government really thinking?

Ireland rarely tries to be an outlier in international relations, but it is now

By Pat LeahySat Jul 10 2021 - 01:07

Dublin Bay South byelection turnout will have strong bearing on outcome

Contest likely to be a two-horse race between FG’s James Geoghegan and Labour’s Ivana Bacik

By Pat LeahyThu Jul 08 2021 - 01:00

Podcast: What's happening in the Dublin Bay South byelection?

Pat Leahy speaks to Sorcha Pollak on the national significance of next week’s vote

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 09:41

How Ireland’s triumvirate Government found its feet

From a shaky start to a slow coming together and a recognition of common interests

By Pat LeahySat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Wind-down of Covid-19 spending and supports to start soon, warns Government

Hospitality sector calls for increased support as delta variant threatens reopening

By Pat Leahy, Cormac McQuinn and Naomi O’LearySat Jun 26 2021 - 01:00

Irish Times poll: Sinn Féin hits record high as Fine Gael drops among voters

SF at 31% approval but support for Coalition continues to hold

By Pat LeahyWed Jun 16 2021 - 21:57

Delta variant fears may see change in quarantine rules for UK passengers

Unvaccinated passengers travelling from the region set to face longer minimum isolation

By Pat Leahy and Simon CarswellMon Jun 14 2021 - 01:38

Heavy borrowing to finance Covid supports to continue for rest of year

Additional borrowing of almost €3bn will be required to finance economic stimulus plan

By Pat Leahy, Jennifer Bray and Harry McGeeWed Jun 02 2021 - 01:00

Green Party fingers evident all over economic recovery plan

Hard to make any ‘austerity’ claims stick when Coalition is still borrowing and spending at such an enthusiastic rate

By Pat LeahyTue Jun 01 2021 - 20:07

Stimulus package of €3.5bn likely to be lost amid fallout from PUP cuts

Inside Politics: Opposition will see phasing out of supports as opportunity to attack

By Jack Horgan-JonesTue Jun 01 2021 - 08:15

Pandemic recovery plan: €3.5bn stimulus will taper supports and fund training

Covid support schemes to be wound down gradually with payments cut in three stages

By Pat Leahy, Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-JonesTue Jun 01 2021 - 01:00

Reopening: Holidays abroad and indoor dining on cards from July as Cabinet to discuss plans

Significant vaccine supply shortfalls not expected to affect pace of Ireland’s reopening

By Pat Leahy and Jennifer BrayFri May 28 2021 - 11:20

Belarusian sanctions firmly on agenda as EU leaders meet in Brussels

Inside Politics: Democratic countries ‘have to stand up’ to authoritarianism, says Martin

By Cormac McQuinnTue May 25 2021 - 07:52

Sinn Féin intends to keep voting intentions data for up to 10 years

Ó Broin defends Abú database at committee with commissioner planning audit of all parties

By Cormac McQuinnThu May 20 2021 - 15:27

People Before Profit renews call for expulsion of Israeli ambassador

Time for Government to ‘go beyond words’ in response to violence against Palestinians, says TD

By Pat LeahyTue May 18 2021 - 13:26

Covid-19: Mandatory hotel quarantine to remain in place for some throughout summer

Government is working on plans for resumption of international travel

By Jennifer Bray, Paul Cullen and Pat LeahyTue May 18 2021 - 01:05

Ireland can’t ‘close door’ to treaty change in EU, says Martin

State must be ‘open’ during debate on union’s future despite challenges of referendums

By Pat LeahyMon May 17 2021 - 14:55

Cyberattack on HSE systems prompts cancellation of key medical procedures

Disruption set to persist into next week as Taoiseach vows ransom will not be paid

By Paul Cullen, Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat LeahySat May 15 2021 - 01:00

NI protocol and Troubles issues to dominate summit talks between Taoiseach and Johnson

Hopes that face-to-face meeting could rebuild trust between two governments

By Pat Leahy and Denis StauntonThu May 13 2021 - 22:49

Reliability of Covid antigen tests seen as key issue as reopening continues

Government’s chief science adviser backs use of rapid tests to complement other health measures

By Pat Leahy and Paul CullenTue May 11 2021 - 01:00

Government still wants funds in housing market but not at any price

Ministers and officials wary of chasing away source of funding needed for new projects

By Pat Leahy and Arthur BeesleyThu May 06 2021 - 18:00

India and Iran set to be added to mandatory hotel quarantine list

Travellers arriving into State from countries on list must spend at least 12 days in hotel

By Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat LeahyTue Apr 27 2021 - 13:23

Double boost for Ireland’s vaccine rollout: J&J use approved and AstraZeneca restrictions eased

Allowing J&J for over 50s, along with change in AstraZeneca guidelines, to accelerate vaccinations

By Pat Leahy, Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinnTue Apr 27 2021 - 06:37

Ibec calls for clear roadmap for reopening of the economy

Letter to Taoiseach and Ministers says ‘summer being outdoors’ is not a plan

By Pat LeahyMon Apr 26 2021 - 18:30

President Michael D Higgins at 80: What can we expect from the rest of his term?

After a year in lockdown, the President must choose the themes for the remainder of his time in the Áras

By Pat LeahyFri Apr 16 2021 - 19:42

Speed of economic recovery depends on vaccination – report

Key stability document to be published by Government on Wednesday

By Pat LeahyWed Apr 14 2021 - 01:00

Green Party ‘to move on from recent events’ with review of nominations

Row eases over Dublin Mayor Hazel Chu’s decision to stand for Seanad byelection as an independent

By Cormac McQuinn and Pat LeahyMon Apr 12 2021 - 00:11

Pat Leahy: Second phase of vaccinations presents new challenges

This time around the issue is not getting the supply but administering the shots that have been delivered

By Pat LeahySat Apr 10 2021 - 01:00

‘Unionism is in turmoil’: Worry in Dublin as North threatens to regress

Government is keen to make NI protocol as acceptable to unionists as possible

By Pat LeahyFri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00

EU ministers ‘frustrated’ by lack of EMA guidance on AstraZeneca vaccine

National Immunisation Advisory Committee to discuss State’s position on shot

By Pat Leahy and Vivienne ClarkeThu Apr 08 2021 - 12:24

State expects to get 3.9m Covid-19 vaccine doses in next three months

Department of Health outlines rise in projected deliveries by end of June

By Pat Leahy and Vivienne ClarkeWed Apr 07 2021 - 14:26

Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire settles defamation claim against RTÉ

Cork South Central TD settles for sum understood to be in excess of €150,000

By Pat LeahyWed Apr 07 2021 - 01:00

Cancer services will not fully resume until year-end under HSE's pandemic plan

Outpatient appointments and elective procedures to be fully restored from June

By Paul Cullen and Pat LeahyTue Mar 23 2021 - 03:34

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