Gap between state pension and inflation has narrowed, but the purchasing power of the payment to pensioners has weakened, officials told senior politicians
Tánaiste says State will ‘robustly push back’ against builder’s reported wish for further €853 million
Here in Ireland, the government is expected to propose €50m in non-lethal aid for Ukraine
Mood ahead of first Cabinet housing subcommittee more taut than might have been expected, following interventions by Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Simon Harris to brief ministers on plan and seek approval for Ireland’s participation in G20 forum, while Peter Burke is to set out IDA Ireland’s new five-year strategy
Wang Yi is in Dublin for meetings with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris
Simon Harris warns over failed policies of the past, but Micheál Martin’s party wants drastic action to meet housing targets
Refurbishment of accommodation block built in about 1806 to include extensive work inside and out
Minister for Justice says those responsible for fatal attack on South Anne Street will be tracked down
Wang Yi will travel to Dublin after telling summit European countries must have role in Ukraine talks
The only 40,000 estimate for completions last year, which was often quoted in the general election campaign, came from Deutsche Bank
Micheál Martin says Ireland continues to stand with Ukraine but ‘a European army isn’t on the agenda’
Ministers expected on Monday to discuss creation of ‘clearing office’ with aim to clear blockages in system and co-ordinate homebuilding and servicing of zoned lands
Call for elite squad of Ministers to be taught to watch their tongues before targetting Donald Trump in Operation Blarney
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Circumstances that led to Martin Conway’s resignation were distressing and there will be ‘a full investigation’, Simon Harris says
Tánaiste’s comments come after Taoiseach Micheál Martin trailed possibility of replacing RPZs
Tánaiste says ‘radical’ amendment need on legislation to avoid EU infringement proceedings
Proposal likely to meet resistance in Department of Finance after experience of crash
The former RTÉ sports broadcaster is one of Fine Gael’s five nominees for the Seanad
Defence Forces below target strength and lacking several capabilities common in European countries of a similar size
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Tánaiste says he believes Taoiseach will receive invitation to the White House for St Patrick’s Day
Ireland could be caught in the middle of a devastating US-EU trade war
Controversy comes as figures show the number of Palestinians seeking asylum in Ireland has increased more than eightfold
Israel Katz said Ireland, Spain and Norway should accept Gazans in wake of Trump idea for enclave
Former broadcasters Alison Comyn and Gráinne Seoige tipped as possible nominees
Claim of need to ‘start from scratch’ is to ‘avoid taking action’, Roderic O’Gorman says
Taoiseach insists ‘no attempt to deceive’ but he is ‘extremely disappointed’ completions less than official 33,000 target
St Patrick’s Day visit should be cancelled if US president remains on ‘trajectory towards ethnic cleansing’, Social Democrats say
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy sought to end impasse but Michael Lowry is not ready to let matter rest
Cabinet expected to approve new ‘resilience plan’ for ESB to ensure the State’s energy grid is better equipped to withstand extreme weather events
Critics decry Michael D Higgins speech for Holocaust Memorial Day, politicians’ stance on Gaza and the Occupied Territories Bill
Irish influence in the US may be moving to a different phase rather than declining
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