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Sinn Féin housing spokesman Eoin Ó’Broin’s proposals would mean the introduction of an immediate rent freeze on all existing and new tenancies. Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times Fianna Fáil to support Sinn Féin Bill on rent freeze
  • Fiach Kelly
  • 19:37

Bill is unlikely to pass all legislative stages ahead of the general election next year

Bill allowing excavation at Tuam mother and baby home site approved The site of the former  Tuam mother and baby home which is to be excavated. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
  • Jennifer Bray
  • 15:14

Work on exhumations at former Co Galway may not begin until late next year

Brexit deal requires checks between Britain and North, Coveney says British prime minister Boris Johnson looks at a photograph of a four-year-old boy with suspected pneumonia having to sleep on the floor in a hospital because of a shortage of beds, having initially refused to look at it. Photograph: ITV/PA Wire
  • Patrick Smyth
  • 06:00

Tánaiste rejects Johnson’s claim that checks will not be needed on goods

Kerry and Westmeath county councils fail transparency test ‘The more information that’s out there the less likely you will see scandals in the future,’ said John Devitt, chief executive of TI Ireland, which produced the report. File photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times
  • Mark Hilliard
  • 01:00

Two local authorities rank lowest in study measuring efforts to curb potential corruption

Goods moving between Britain and North will require checking - Coveney Although the Tánaiste Simon  Coveney refused to be  drawn into criticising Boris Johnson in the middle of the election campaign, he made it clear the Irish and British governments do not share their interpretations of crucial elements of the Withdrawal Agreement. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times
  • Patrick Smyth
  • 16:00

British Prime Minister claimed over the weekend such checks would not be necessary

Boris Johnson ‘broke his word’ over Brexit union pledge, says Arlene Foster DUP leader Arlene Foster pictured with her deputy leader Nigel Dodds. Photograph: Paul Faith/AFP/Getty Images
  • 10:18

DUP says deal will put a border down the Irish sea and threaten the union with Britain

Johnson to target Brexit-backing Labour voters British prime minister Boris Johnson at the Conservative campaign headquarters call centre in London on Sunday. Photograph: Ben Stansall/Getty
  • Denis Staunton
  • 02:25

Polls continue to flag Tory majority but show contest tightening in final days of campaign

  • Brexit tensions make for vicious election
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RTÉ has argued, as it has done for years, that the licence fee is antiquated and must be reformed RTÉ gets a €10m Christmas present from Government
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  • Fiach Kelly

Inside Politics: A commission on the future of public service broadcasting is also set to be established

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Miriam Lord: Leo touts us as third-best and claims FF anti-rural Miriam Lord: Leo touts us as third-best and claims FF anti-rural Miriam Lord - Miriam Lord

Poverty and homelessness persist despite burning issues of debate and UN statistics

The week that saw the beginning of the end for Varadkar’s Government and 32nd Dáil The week that saw the beginning of the end for Varadkar’s Government and 32nd Dáil Fiach Kelly - Fiach Kelly

Surviving a no-confidence motion was one thing. Tougher challenges – and a general election – await in the new year

Miriam Lord: Air Miles Murphy's EU efforts fall back to Earth Miriam Lord: Air Miles Murphy's EU efforts fall back to Earth Miriam Lord - Miriam Lord

This week saw high-spirited dispatches from Gerry Adams and another twist in swing-gate

Dara Murphy: From Dáil expenses to ‘deputy chef de cabinet’ equivalent Dara Murphy: From Dáil expenses to ‘deputy chef de cabinet’ equivalent Patrick Smyth - Europe Editor Patrick Smyth Europe Editor

Former TD on European People’s Party salary of €150,000

Oireachtas

Absence of Fine Gael senators sees Government defeated on judicial Bill
  • Marie O'Halloran
  • 22:28

Absence of Fine Gael senators sees Government defeated on judicial Bill Losses increase challenge to pass legislation debated in Seanad for more than 120 hours

Rent freeze Bill law by Christmas with Opposition backing – SF
  • Marie O'Halloran
  • 22:07

Rent freeze Bill law by Christmas with Opposition backing – SF Minister warns legislation is reckless, unconstitutional and would cut housing supply

Search has begun for 99 participants in next citizens’ assembly on gender equality
  • Marie O'Halloran
  • 21:11

Search has begun for 99 participants in next citizens’ assembly on gender equality Taoiseach will consult on whether it should sit during general election period

RTÉ should defer decisions on land sale and Lyric FM move - Taoiseach
  • Marie O'Halloran
  • 20:57

RTÉ should defer decisions on land sale and Lyric FM move - Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirms €9 million additional funding for broadcaster

Taoiseach tells Dáil remedy for whiplash a ‘compensation payment’
  • Marie O'Halloran
  • 18:26

Taoiseach tells Dáil remedy for whiplash a ‘compensation payment’ Varadkar critical of ‘profit motive’ that exists among certain group of doctors and lawyers

Varadkar notes ‘quality of life’ report amid criticism on pollution, poverty
  • Marie O'Halloran
  • 17:18

Varadkar notes ‘quality of life’ report amid criticism on pollution, poverty Fianna Fáil leader questions why smoky coal ban has not yet been extended further

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