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Zappone makes first public appearance in Dublin since UN special envoy controversy
Former minister for children launches guide for parents of young LGBTQIA+ people
Politics
Alan Ahearne says Ireland made a spectacular recovery after Covid but many economic uncertainties lie ahead
Work is ‘progressing well’ and the goal is to beat the target, says National Broadband Ireland executive
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Opinion and Analysis
Miriam Lord: Militantly bland Michael McGrath bravely brushes off budget begging
One almost feels sorry for Opposition TDs when they have to face the accountant from Cork
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Government risks creating expectations that can only be disappointed come budget-time
Domestic abuse plan finally on the agenda - decades later
There are four pillars to the plan: prevention, protection, prosecution and policy co-ordination
Miriam Lord: Martin plays innocent as end-of-term homework piles up on President’s desk
Taoiseach blames long-winded TDs for repeat of last-minute legislative dump, criticised by Higgins last year
Oireachtas
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National Broadband Plan rollout a month ahead of revised targets
Work is ‘progressing well’ and the goal is to beat the target, says National Broadband Ireland executive
Ó Ríordáin criticises Madigan over naming of four primary schools
Labour TD describes Minister’s comments in radio interview as ‘regrettable’
Ireland may face ‘prolonged period of high inflation’, Dáil hears
Minister for Public Expenditure says Government believes inflation will peak ‘in the short number of months ahead’
Sinn Féin tables Dáil motion for €1.3bn emergency budget
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty says a cash payment for lower earners, social welfare increases, a month's free rent, and cuts in the price of fuel will form part of the package.