Progress in eradicating extreme poverty has decelerated in past decade due to interconnected crises, says Neale Richmond

Public Accounts Committee hears payroll system, over budget by €2m, also outside procurement regulations

Finding replacement for David McRedmond has strained relations between company and parent department

There was a significant overspend in HSE’s pay budget, chief executive Anne O’Connor says

Move criticised as ‘unreliable, unnecessary, and possibly invasive’ by Children’s Rights Alliance

Cabinet expected to consider plans to authorise the next phase of the Dublin MetroLink project in mid-July

Ultimate redevelopment of site still anticipated to retain retail and office use

Dáil’s public spending watchdog hears publicly funded hospitals have written off millions in payments for patients with health insurance

Politicians on Dáil PAC express strong concern as revenue forgone at a time of financial strain for the health sector

Pay costs from over-recruitment contributing to hospitals’ financial pressures, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill tells PAC

Investigation significantly constrained due to persistent non-cooperation, TDs told

‘Talk of resignations and expression of frustration’ over CEO pay, borrowing limits and strategy

Combined value of stakes in Airbnb, Motorola and others stood at €6.7m

Directors held special meeting last Friday and have written to Patrick O’Donovan about their concerns

National Economic Dialogue forum used to stress need for restraint and sustainable fiscal management