Cuts are due to expire at end of July, with Taoiseach and Tánaiste saying there will be no ‘cliff edge’

Proponents say proposal has had plenty of examination - but opponents may play for time

Some Government TDs argue at Oireachtas health committee that pushing Bill through rapidly could cause divisions

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

The panel is examining pandemic responses across hospitals, the community and nursing homes, along with wider economic and societal impacts

Decision on whether to allow them lapse or extend in some form must be taken in next 10 days

Cabinet tourist tax

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

EU council presidency offers Ireland opportunity to demonstrate leadership on children’s rights, Niall Muldoon says

Nightly levy has been considered in Dublin, but would require a change at national level

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

Move would clear the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister without formal contest

Backbenchers critical of how Taoiseach has handled the debate

Irish Ministers and diplomats will chair EU-level discussions and broker compromises between the other 26 countries from July 1st until the end of this year

Necessary for EU to open a ‘direct’ line of contact to Kremlin, European Council president says