Cormac McQuinn

European Union to remain ‘united’ against United Kingdom plan to unwind Brexit deal, says Italian minister

Dáil likely to sit on Friday to pass Bill intended to deal with issues arising out of successful appeal to the European Court of Justice

Taoiseach says he is satisfied there is no connection between Paul Reid’s departure as HSE chief executive and row over reconfiguration of Navan ED

British minister minister says he is ‘optimistic’ of resolution with EU in wake of criticism from US president

Dáil may sit on Friday to pass emergency legislation through Oireachtas before summer recess

Over 5m people in State will require at least 171 TDs in next Dáil to comply with Constitution

Census 2022 shows State’s largest population since post-Famine period in 1851

Minister set to bring proposals to Cabinet for law to make it easier to hold senior bankers to account

Varadkar says legislation will be brought in if necessary

Delays to introduction of law criticised as indication of Government’s priorities

Defective blocks scheme to include foundations if review finds problems with materials, Minister says

Martin again rules out summer inflation package and sidesteps questions about Varadkar comments

Investigation into thousands of contacts found some vulnerable people sought help from force but did not receive it

Concerns were raised about the impact on the system of allocating committee memberships as well as constitutional and legal implications of such a move

TDs and Senators raise issue of providing additional support for parents and childcare providers