Minister for Children to bring plan to Cabinet, with changes expected to be introduced next September

Proposal sparked concerns among TDs and property experts

Ibec urges increase in defence and security spending to safeguard business

Department of Housing says video was developed by young people and is based on their experiences

Patrick O’Donovan is to brief the Cabinet on plans to introduce a ‘digital wallet’ pilot programme to verify the age of social media users

Both policies form core of Government’s pitch to voters: it will address chronic issues in delivery while curing symptoms of cost-of-living crisis

‘Era of platforms shrugging their shoulders and blaming the algorithm is over,’ Coalition source says

Number of appeals awaiting decision reduced to just over 11,000 at the end of October from 21,000 at start of the year

Incident during Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit is believed to have been intended to cause embarrassment to the Republic and highlight weak defences

Cap of €650,000 is being considered on value of homes eligible for €50,000 grant

Review into handling of campaign expected before Christmas

Project seen as key to enabling housing and growth in capital was due to be completed in 2025

Taxi group had planned convoy protest blocking traffic in much of capital’s city centre

Labour deputy says measures ‘totally understandable’ for hosting a war time president

Media regulator Coimisún na Meán’s review finds national broadcaster at ‘delicate juncture’