Fifteen things to expect in Leo Varadkar’s autobiography
Former taoiseach to publish his memoirs next year in a publishing deal reportedly involving a six-figure sum
Richard Bruton
The Irish Times view on Fine Gael resignations: the exodus continues
It might be to the party’s advantage to present a fresh slate of younger candidates, many coming off strong performances in June’s local election
El Diablo’s grandson hopes to join the Haughey political dynasty at the second attempt
Cathal Haughey’s second run for a council seat; the Irish man with a prominent view of Trump’s conviction; and Daithí Doolan’s spot-the-difference posters
Why are so many sitting Fine Gael TDs quitting politics and what does it mean for the party?
Inside Politics: Charlie Flanagan decides to ‘pass the baton’ to younger generation as he joins list of FG TDs who will not contest next general election
Next-gen politicians should study how Richard Bruton worked the levers of power
Every politician who warbles about change needs to understand how difficult it is to achieve
Richard Bruton: ‘Politics is much more about emotion than about evaluating evidence’
After more than 40 years in the Dáil, the Fine Gael TD reflects on his political career following his announcement earlier this week to retire
Richard Bruton: four decades in politics but few enemies, despite heave against Enda Kenny’s leadership
Richard Bruton's decision to retire at the next general election will deprive Fine Gael of a sharp intellect and rarely-matched wealth of political experience
Michael McDowell: Inefficient, expensive, exasperating TV licence regime needs overhaul
Politicians funked the issue of financing public service broadcasting for far too long
Miriam Lord: Richmond all togged out for today’s retail scrum
The junior minister has his sights firmly set on the big hitters in the grocery business
Just four local authorities sign up to electric vehicle public charge point scheme
‘Poor response’ as no on-street charge points installed since introduction of scheme three years ago
Ireland risks missing emissions reduction targets without more construction workers
‘Clear challenge’ in sector to recruit and retain staff, Oireachtas Committee hears
‘It’s life or death’: Turf burning in urban areas blamed for rise in stroke admissions
Turf responsible for more air pollution than coal in Dublin and Birr, study finds
President highlights ‘special role’ of neutral countries at unveiling of restored Eire 6 sign
Sign created in Howth during second World War is an act of ‘positive neutrality’, Higgins says
State should fund emission reducing technology to reduce methane, committee told
Range of options on reducing agriculture emissions to be brought to Cabinet
Government should have consulted more on ‘useless’ remote work Bill, Oireachtas hears
Tánaiste has ‘listening ear’ and consultation conducted in ‘usual way’, says Department
Chinese becomes Leaving Cert subject: a fad or the future?
As trade and cultural links grow, schools are broadening language class offerings
All-party committee issues 48 recommendations for switch to ‘circular economy’
Measures include forcing manufacturers to redesign products and reduce waste packaging
Climate plan: Short-term cost for long-run gain
Big upfront costs for current generation but plan is fastest route to sustainable prosperity
No cause for ‘mad optimism’ on Cop26 solution to global warming
Minister says, however, that mood music ahead of UN gathering now ‘not as bleak’
Waste management to be overhauled as part of move to circular economy, committee told
State to act on reduction of food and construction waste as part of new Bill
FG report calls for major rethink to country’s childcare sector
Among solutions proposed are measures designed to ease financial burden
Housing strategy a plan for ‘squeezed middle’, says Minister
Ó Broin claims Government’s proposals not ambitious, honest, or committed to delivery
Plight of mica-stressed homeowners dominates FG party gathering
Parliamentary party meeting hears support for 100% redress to remedy defective buildings
Zappone controversy and its handling has sent tremors through Fine Gael
Insiders fear what the controversy says about the party after 10 years in power, and where it is going
Retail industry and unions call for State intervention to lead sector out of crisis
Committee discusses rents, low pay and need for forum for recovery strategy
PAC chairman says only 4,000 connections made this year under broadband plan
Committee told no provision in contract to apply penalties if targets not met
Data is like gold but data centres present dilemma, Varadkar says
Tánaiste says up to a third of all electricity produced may go to powering data centres
Salons renting chairs to hairdressers, Oireachtas committee told
Some businesses being established without any full-time employees, Isme tells TDs
Government signals radical changes for waste and recycling
Cabinet approves heads of Circular Economy Bill to cut food waste and boost separation
Minister defends ‘just transition’ measures in Climate Bill
More than 30 Opposition amendments to landmark legislation fall or rejected
Twelve big ideas for the future of education
The Government has pledged to establish a citizens’ assembly to reform the education system – but what issues should we address? We asked a dozen public figures in the arts, media, business and education for their views
Miriam Lord: Emergency powers rolled over despite vaccine being rolled out
Good faith turns to buyer’s remorse as TDs see no unwinding of draconian Covid curbs
Former minister questions need for some of ‘extraordinary’ Covid-19 powers
Need to look more forensically at exceptional measures, says Richard Bruton
Tackling food waste in Ireland has potential for climate dividend
State still generating highest volume of waste per person in EU, notes report for Oireachtas
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