Minister for Finance says focus of the €1.5 billion tax package planned for the budget would be on income tax

Ministers to be briefed on issues including online child safety, Arts Council, fodder shortages and citizenship

But those getting unemployment payments or certain housing supports could be blocked under reforms

Refugee and migrant support groups not impressed with changes

Labour spokesman accuses Government of ‘sacrificing environmental concerns at the altar of big business’

US president expected to make an appearance at his golf resort for the Irish Open, avoiding protests along the way

Karen Sugrue says she is being punished for raising ‘lack of representation’ in internal meeting

Department records show report suggests organisation faced selling off properties, increasing fees and assuming debts to meet costs

Darragh O’Brien said SEAI money ‘should have been put to use’, in a clear reference to retrofitting targets

Restoration of cuts to be kept under review while geopolitical situation remains uncertain, Minister says

‘Modern, secure and user-friendly replacement’ will be made available as soon as possible

Committee chair Alan Kelly said social media company had an ‘enormous responsibility’ that cannot be shirked

Former Edinburgh Festival Fringe organiser appointed to role

There are mixed views among Coalition backbenchers over next month’s planned increase

Meeting held with representatives from Biogen, which makes drug Skyclarys