‘Nefarious groups’ seeking to misuse community concerns about immigration, Minister saysProtests held in Dublin’s East Wall in recent days over plans to accommodate refugeesTue Nov 22 2022 - 19:10
‘No perfect option’ for Spiritans abuse inquiry, says VaradkarGovernment stresses that process of establishing an inquiry into alleged sex abuse at Blackrock College and other schools will be victim-ledMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Plans for ‘soft opt-out’ organ donation system to go to Cabinet by end of the month New law would bring in system of ‘deemed’ or presumed consent to organ donation unless person opts outMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Battleground for next election revealed to Fine Gael faithful – housingAt party ardfheis Varadkar lists achievements and challenges prior to return as taoiseachMon Nov 21 2022 - 01:35
Housing crisis main theme of party leader speech at Fine Gael Ardfheis Leo Varadkar who will become taoiseach next month addressed the 2,000 party delegates in AthloneMon Nov 21 2022 - 01:00
Varadkar ‘not happy’ with toll increases and wants them cut or delayedTánaiste has been unable to discuss hikes with Eamon Ryan as transport minister was in Egypt at Cop27Sun Nov 20 2022 - 16:51
Government needs to ‘do much more on housing’, says Varadkar at FG ArdfheisFine Gael leader praises Martin for time as Taoiseach while hitting out at SF saying ‘policies would be a disaster for Ireland’Sat Nov 19 2022 - 20:06
Event honouring former TD and IRA member Ferris ‘a slap in the face to Garda families’ - HarrisMary Lou McDonald, Michelle O’Neill and Gerry Adams attended the Kerry tributeSat Nov 19 2022 - 14:38
Solution must be found to ensure commuters do not bear brunt of toll increases - junior transport ministerNaughton confirms department officials had been in contact with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on increases in recent weeksSat Nov 19 2022 - 13:30
Suspended Green TD indicates he would vote against Coalition over Ceta trade dealPatrick Costello lost party whip earlier this year over a different Dáil vote, with suspension due to end on FridaySat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00
Government urged to ensure planned toll increases are stopped to help commutersSinn Féin’s transport spokesman Darren O’Rourke said the increases are ‘a massive blow to workers and families’Fri Nov 18 2022 - 19:36
Irish politicians on Russian travel ban list say it will not change stance on invasionBan on 52 Irish politicians is ‘hybrid warfare’, says Martin but Jim O’Callaghan expresses delight position received ‘such recognition’Thu Nov 17 2022 - 22:20
Humphreys to again take on Justice portfolio during McEntee’s maternity leaveMove will not prejudice decisions to be taken on longer term Cabinet line-up to be announced on December 17th, says TánaisteThu Nov 17 2022 - 20:19
‘Surprise’ road tolls hike sparks condemnation Increase announcement is ‘very unwelcome’ says VaradkarThu Nov 17 2022 - 17:21
Blackrock College was told of abuse claims 20 years ago, Dáil hearsSurvivors who approached person in ‘key leadership role’ was told to return with ‘proof and a solicitor’, Labour leader saysThu Nov 17 2022 - 13:38
Ireland’s reliance on tech giants creates ‘double risk’ to tax base, TDs told‘Top 25% of earners pay 80% of income tax’, committee toldThu Nov 17 2022 - 12:55
Public spending watchdog to be warned economic situation will ‘worsen’Ireland is ‘better placed than most’ but is ‘not immune’ from global trends, PAC expected to hearWed Nov 16 2022 - 20:04
Government to call in Russian ambassador after Taoiseach and more than 50 other Irish officials are banned from entering countryRussian ministry says ‘key representatives of the leadership and politicians of Ireland’ have been put on ‘stop list’Wed Nov 16 2022 - 19:54
No mass culls of dogs happening, Greyhound Racing Ireland tells TDsA report alleging that 6,000 animals a year are killed has been disputed by the governing bodyFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Taoiseach pours cold water on prospect of transfer pact between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ahead of next general electionTánaiste’s hint at cooperation between parties on vote transfers rejected by Fianna Fáil backbenchersThu Nov 10 2022 - 16:09
‘Fundamental questions’ over preventing anti-abortion protesters from moving between clinicsGardaí raise concerns as politicians examine law to bring in safe access zonesWed Nov 09 2022 - 22:25
Ireland to develop more gas energy facilities but not commercial LNG, says RyanGreen Party leader responds to call from Fine Gael Minister for controversial LNG infrastructureWed Nov 09 2022 - 22:24
Minister warns of ‘catastrophic’ power interruptions unless gas accepted as transitional fuel Friends of the Earth uses submission to call on Government to make current moratorium on LNG and fracked gas imports permanent through legislationWed Nov 09 2022 - 05:01
Powers in draft law on safe access zones for abortion ‘fall short’, say gardaí Force to suggest that offence of harassment be ‘reconsidered’Tue Nov 08 2022 - 19:00
Calls for improvements to new hate speech legislation to avoid courts struggling to interpret lawCivil liberties body suggests Government ‘steamrolling’ Bill through Oireachtas and this is ‘risking bad law’Tue Nov 08 2022 - 00:00
Risks to Ireland’s energy supply could have ‘chilling effect’ on inward investment, Ibec warnsIbec fears ‘cumbersome’ planning system could delay infrastructure projectsSat Nov 05 2022 - 05:00
New Central Mental Hospital marks ‘shift in mindset’ for prisoners with addiction and mental health issuesThe new €200m facility in Portrane will replace the Victorian-era hospital in DundrumFri Nov 04 2022 - 17:43
Donnelly raised health concerns over licensing law changes but says ‘right balance’ was struck ‘We have to have a little bit of faith in the Irish people,’ Minister for Health saidFri Nov 04 2022 - 15:43
Brigid Hogan-O’Higgins, who has died aged 90, was first woman to represent Galway in the DáilFormer TD and mother of nine ‘believed passionately in serving her country and community’Thu Nov 03 2022 - 21:31
An Bord Pleanála chairman announces retirement after months of turmoil at planning authorityDave Walsh to leave after 27 years in move that comes after resignation of deputy chairman Paul HydeThu Nov 03 2022 - 12:13
Call for action on apprenticeships to help address building sector labour shortageSocial Democrats spokesman said Government had been ‘sparse’ in details on Housing For All projectThu Nov 03 2022 - 08:26
Courts Service set to receive additional resources for new High Court divisionJudicial working group due to report on staffing reviewWed Nov 02 2022 - 20:03
New homes target of 24,600 to be ‘exceeded’ but social and affordable housing goals in doubtGovernment long way off the 13,100 social and affordable homes promised, says Sinn Féin’s Ó BroinWed Nov 02 2022 - 19:55
Kerry priest who said gay politicians going to hell should apologise, says CoveneyFr Seán Sheehy reiterates remarks made during controversial Sunday homily during radio interviewWed Nov 02 2022 - 16:13
Education spend rises significantly due to build costs, Ukraine crisis, Cabinet to be warned Minister for Education will say department is also dealing with significant numbers of children unexpectedly coming from Ukraine and elsewhereWed Nov 02 2022 - 05:00
Technical group will ‘optimise’ future structure of RTÉ licence fee, says TaoiseachMartin says he will not support proposal for broadcaster to be funded by exchequer after RTÉ chair’s criticism emergesTue Nov 01 2022 - 18:07
Prospect of prosecuting turf-burning households for excessive use played downDepartment says air pollution laws are typically used to control backyard burning or bonfiresTue Nov 01 2022 - 17:55
€50m fund will ‘reward’ communities that take in Ukrainian refugees - MinisterHeather Humphreys also played down suggestions of tensions within the Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael/Green Party coalitionTue Nov 01 2022 - 14:28
Minister defends double child benefit payment to wealthy families Parents to receive double child benefit payment of €280 per childTue Nov 01 2022 - 13:03
Government agrees to harden refugee policy as focus moves to the long term Benefits and conditions for Ukrainians to be tightened as refugees granted temporary protection ‘will seek to stay longer’Sat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00
Concern at Bill’s ‘overly broad’ list of defences for people accused of hate speech Nasc and Pavee Point draw attention to elements of Bill protecting right to free speech as well as ‘vulnerable and minority communities’Fri Oct 28 2022 - 20:55
People fleeing Ukraine to Ireland will have to fund meals out of welfare paymentsPayments to host families will rise from €400 to €800 from DecemberFri Oct 28 2022 - 18:20
Ivana Bacik and Iranian ambassador clash over accusation of ‘brutal violence’ against protesters Labour leader says ambassador’s claim that her comments were ‘exaggerated and emotive’ would not be made against a manThu Oct 27 2022 - 20:49
Spending on Ukraine refugee crisis response expected to be almost €600m this yearPublic Accounts Committee told an average of almost 200 people-per-day are arriving in Ireland after fleeing Russia’s war in UkraineThu Oct 27 2022 - 15:16
A ‘long way to go’ before election, says McGrath after Irish Times/Ipsos pollSupport for FG and FF rises in latest opinion poll but individual support levels are still far behind Sinn FéinThu Oct 27 2022 - 12:31
Return to direct rule ‘unacceptable’ if DUP collapses assembly - VaradkarNorthern Ireland Assembly meets today in an almost certainly doomed bid to form an ExecutiveThu Oct 27 2022 - 12:31
ECB interest rate increase will not be welcomed by mortgage holders, says VaradkarTánaiste argues it could help tackle inflation and house pricesThu Oct 27 2022 - 10:49
What the latest Irish Times poll tells us about the public moodInside Politics: Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll shows nine-point increase in satisfaction with Government since JulyThu Oct 27 2022 - 07:16
Cold tents, unsanitary conditions and safety fears among Ukrainian refugees’ complaintsDepartment received more than 100 complaints over summer, which also included ‘inadequate’ food and mould problemsThu Oct 27 2022 - 03:00
Ireland needs to ‘grow up’ and accept LNG will be needed during transition to green energy, TDs told There has been a reluctance in Government, predominantly Green Party-led, to embrace LNG due to concerns that some of the gas is extracted through frackingWed Oct 26 2022 - 18:25
