
Carlow hears from presidential hopefuls as Gallagher 'considering' bid
- Politics
- August 15, 2018, 15:49
Presidential candidate tells Carlow councillors he would avoid ‘megaphone diplomacy’

FF calls for Office of President to be subject to FOI
- Politics
- August 15, 2018, 00:26
Fianna Fáil says it will consider legislation in September

Independent Alliance wants hotel VAT rate to rise 4.5%
- Politics
- August 14, 2018, 20:37
Cost of the lowered rate since its introduction in 2011 has been €2.7bn

Motorists who park in cycle lanes should receive fines and penalty points - FF
- Politics
- August 14, 2018, 16:22
Fianna Fáil also wants legislation requiring motorists to keep a minimum distance from cyclists when passing them

Varadkar and Harris called ‘godless sinners’ over Eighth Amendment
- Politics
- August 14, 2018, 00:46
Freedom of Information documents reveal level of hostility to repealing the amendment

Hockey to receive ‘six-figure sum’ as part of €1.5m Olympic money
- Politics
- August 13, 2018, 01:15
Funds have been drawn from a €12m dividend from the Irish Aviation Authority

Fianna Fáil calls for €100m affordable housing scheme in budget
- Politics
- August 13, 2018, 01:02
Housing to become tension point between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in negotiations

Sinn Féin reviews party structures after raft of departures
- Politics
- August 13, 2018, 01:02
Fourteen councillors made allegations of bullying before quitting

No abortion legislation until court challenges concluded
- Politics
- August 12, 2018, 20:35
Three court cases have delayed introduction of law to regulate pregnancy termination

Taoiseach urged to declare homelessness national emergency
- Politics
- August 11, 2018, 01:00
Plans in place to move homeless families to commuter towns during papal visit

Michael Healy-Rae to publish book of recollections
- Politics
- August 10, 2018, 12:19
Independent TD writes stories ‘about growing up and different things like that’

Peter Fitzpatrick to stand down as Fine Gael TD at next election
- Politics
- August 10, 2018, 11:52
The Louth TD was a vocal opponent to the referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment and had indicated he would vote against the (...)

Rape trials to be scrutinised by independent assessor
- Politics
- August 9, 2018, 09:38
Law lecturer to report proposed changes to Justice Minister shortly

Asylum seekers face obstacles joining workforce despite Government move
- Social Affairs
- August 9, 2018, 06:00
Background: Numbers seeking permits expose flaws in Government scheme

More than 500 asylum seekers have been granted work permits
- Social Affairs
- August 9, 2018, 01:00
System introduced by the Government less than six weeks ago lifts ban preventing many asylum seekers from taking up jobs

Sláintecare is ‘light at end of the tunnel’ for health system, Harris says
- Politics
- August 8, 2018, 20:10
Minister says Government committed to reform plan despite failure to set budget or timeline

Sláintecare plan: What will it mean for the healthcare system?
- Politics
- August 8, 2018, 18:06
Implementation strategy doesn’t deal with some of the most significant proposals

Government plan to implement Sláintecare is ‘inherently flawed’, say consultants
- Health
- August 8, 2018, 11:45
Minister for Health Simon Harris says the cost of the reforms will depend on talks

Pay by distance motor tax reflects Taoiseach’s ‘anti-rural policy’, says TD
- Politics
- August 8, 2018, 01:16
Michael Fitzmaurice says distance charging idea shows Government is out of touch

Women from Northern Ireland will be allowed access abortion in Republic - Harris
- Politics
- August 7, 2018, 21:00
Minister for Health urges NI politicians to address abortion ban there

Stardust fire relatives ask why ‘nobody in authority wants answers’
- Irish News
- August 7, 2018, 15:11
Group now pressing for fresh inquests into the deaths of 48 people in 1981 Artane blaze

Shane Ross misled voters over Garda station, says Shatter
- Politics
- July 23, 2018, 01:21
Ex-minister claims Stepaside station will be just a ‘prefab’ across four car park spaces

Pope’s visit should show a ‘diverse, inclusive’ State, Ministers told
- Religion & Beliefs
- July 19, 2018, 03:00
Cabinet is warned that pontiff’s forthcoming trip to Ireland carries a number of risks

Has the Government’s plan to end homelessness achieved anything?
- Politics
- July 19, 2018, 01:00
Rebuilding Ireland was launched two years ago. There are still 9,846 people homeless

Mandatory reporting of maternal and perinatal deaths due
- Politics
- July 18, 2018, 01:49
Reforms to coroners legislation will strengthen and modernise current law

Restrictions on children changing their gender to be lifted
- Politics
- July 18, 2018, 01:38
Minister for Social Protection seeks to address loopholes in current legislation

Irish Water to become single national utility
- Politics
- July 16, 2018, 05:00
Separation from Ervia group could bring savings of €70m a year but also job losses

Sinn Féin expected to nominate female candidate in presidential election
- Politics
- July 16, 2018, 01:00
SF is the only party to challenge Michael D Higgins for office of president

Why is the ‘women’s place’ referendum so controversial?
- Crime & Law
- July 14, 2018, 01:47
A vote on removing the Article seemed like a sure thing, but it has already been derailed

Director of Sláintecare urged to divest stake in private firm
- Politics
- July 13, 2018, 01:00
Laura Magahy owns consultancy firm which received €2.2m from the HSE in 2016

Referendum on woman’s place in the home delayed six months
- Politics
- July 12, 2018, 20:22
Government plans for October vote derailed by Dáil’s business committee

Laura Magahy appointed executive director of Slaintecare
- Politics
- July 12, 2018, 15:09
Former director of Temple Bar Properties was also involved with the ‘Bertie Bowl’

Referendum on women’s place in the home may be delayed until next year
- Politics
- July 12, 2018, 11:58
‘Women in the home’ proposal sent for further scrutiny before vote

Modular Garda station planned for Stepaside
- Politics
- July 12, 2018, 01:15
Favoured option would involve a facility built in sections and transported to the Dublin site

Fine Gael to canvass for the re-election of President Higgins
- Irish News
- July 11, 2018, 21:14

Fine Gael to canvass for Michael D Higgins in election campaign
- Politics
- July 11, 2018, 20:21
Parliamentary party agrees to back incumbent in his bid to be re-elected President

Abortion legislation: ‘woman’ reference, 28 days, consent and other changes
- Politics
- July 11, 2018, 18:02
Some believe ‘woman’ reference in abortion Bill may exclude trans people

Independents seek support for a challenger to Michael D Higgins
- Politics
- July 11, 2018, 01:00
Oireachtas members begin co-ordinated efforts to field a rival presidential candidate

Legislation requires objectors to refer patients seeking abortions
- Politics
- July 10, 2018, 21:04
Minister for Health confirms abortion services ‘will be provided on a universal basis’

New secretary-general appointed to Department of Justice
- Crime & Law
- July 10, 2018, 16:58
Aidan O’Driscoll is currently secretary-general at Department of Agriculture

Seán Gallagher asks councils to help candidates contest presidency
- Politics
- July 10, 2018, 10:12
Michael D Higgins confirms intention to seek second term and is likely to face an election

Full English: Brexit turmoil as Royals pay Ireland a visit
- Politics
- July 10, 2018, 07:32
Inside Politics: Who knows what can be achieved, or destroyed, between now and March?

Government to consider funding abortion services
- Politics
- July 10, 2018, 01:13
Minister for Health to seek Cabinet approval to publish abortion legislation

KBC Ireland assesses options to ‘materially reduce’ bad loans
- Commercial Property
- July 9, 2018, 06:00
Non-performing loans have fallen almost by half to €4.5bn at the end of March, says chief

Drink-driving Bill disruption adds to grief of victims’ families
- Politics
- July 7, 2018, 01:55
Filibustering and attempts to delay the legislation by some rural TDs left a bitter taste

Abortion Bill will commit to exclusion zones around services
- Politics
- July 6, 2018, 20:12
Zones of 100m-150m intended to stop women being harassed while accessing services

Chair of CervicalCheck inquiry receives records from HSE
- Health
- July 6, 2018, 12:14
Dr Scally had earlier criticised alleged lack of cooperation on provision of documents

Head of CervicalCheck inquiry criticises HSE over delays
- Health
- July 6, 2018, 01:27
Scoping inquiry chair Gabriel Scally not happy at information’s ‘pace and format’

Joan Freeman may be seeking nomination to run for presidency
- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 22:00
Pieta House founder was appointed to the Seanad by Enda Kenny

Taoiseach is ‘prickly’ and has ‘authoritarian streak’ – Martin
- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 20:14
Fianna Fáil leader launches personal attack on Taoiseach after latter’s remarks on media

Varadkar: I have sympathy with Trump for tackling media critics
- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 18:19
Taoiseach tells reporters in Dublin he never said he agreed with US president

Varadkar’s comments highlight his view of media
- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 07:27
Inside Politics: Taoiseach’s strategy is to bypass traditional press and use social media to connect with people

European Commission warns of major risks to Irish economy
- Economy
- July 5, 2018, 06:00
Latest health report highlights housing crisis and advises against spending increases and tax cuts

Insolvency service investigated 300 cases of suspected hidden assets in 2017
- Financial Services
- July 5, 2018, 05:52
New bankruptcies fell 10% last year to 526 as economy continued to recover from crisis

Nine new cases against cervical cancer screening service
- Health
- July 5, 2018, 04:08
Claims agency says number of legal actions is now 28, with two more potential challenges

RTÉ orchestra should be part of National Concert Hall, says Minister
- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 01:58
Report into its future had proposed National Symphony Orchestra should be a State entity

Bank of Ireland tracker refunds and compensation bill tops €138m
- Financial Services
- July 4, 2018, 18:48
Number of accounts identified as impacted up by 13 since March, to 9,345

Ross to appoint noise regulator for new runway at Dublin Airport
- Politics
- July 4, 2018, 03:05
Fingal County Council likely candidate after AG rules out Irish Aviation Authority

Government to proceed with referendum on woman’s place in home
- Politics
- July 4, 2018, 00:23
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan proceeds with deletion despite concerns

Mattie McGrath not to join Human Dignity Alliance political party
- Politics
- July 2, 2018, 00:01
Independent TD plans to set up his own party with TD for Cork South West Michael Collins

Presidential candidate on agenda for Sinn Féin ard comhairle
- Politics
- July 1, 2018, 17:41
Views differ on whether SF should support Michael D Higgins or field own candidate

Varadkar urged to take hard line with Fianna Fáil
- Politics
- June 30, 2018, 01:24
Senior Government sources say Taoiseach is eager to have general election this year

Simon Harris calls for early talks on confidence-and-supply deal
- Politics
- June 29, 2018, 16:27
Tánaiste says Fine Gael not keen for there to be an election as the public do not want one

Barbed exchanges intensify between Varadkar and Martin
- Politics
- June 28, 2018, 20:22
Fianna Fáil leader claims the Taoiseach is trying to provoke him into an election

About 3,000 asylum seekers to have right to work
- Social Affairs
- June 28, 2018, 06:00
Employed people will be expected to make contribution to direct provision centre

Varadkar believes he has a divine right to power, says Martin
- Politics
- June 28, 2018, 01:00
Fianna Fáil leader claims party will not discuss renewing confidence and supply agreement

Asylum seekers nine months in Ireland will be allowed to work
- Politics
- June 27, 2018, 19:47
But new scheme excludes those who are appealing rejected asylum applications

New Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to take up position in September
- Politics
- June 27, 2018, 01:24
Taoiseach welcomes appointment of outsider as ‘good’ for Irish policing

Asylum seekers to be able to seek work under new system
- Politics
- June 27, 2018, 01:22
All jobs but Garda, Defence and Civil Service will be open to those in direct provision

Sinn Féin pledges to hold new Garda Commissioner to account
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 20:19
Party has had tense relationship with Drew Harris – some partly blame him for Adams’s arrest

Fianna Fáil confirms it will support Michael D Higgins for second term in Áras
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 19:22
Micheal Martin says party will not field a candidate in the presidential election

PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris appointed Garda Commissioner
- Crime & Law
- June 26, 2018, 12:20
An Garda Síochána is ‘on the cusp of significant change’, says Minister for Justice

Same-sex partners to be allowed register names on baby’s birth certificate
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 04:57
Harris to address naming anomaly preventing same sex-couples register as legal parent

Senator ‘three names short’ of securing presidential nomination
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 01:45
Gerard Craughwell claims President is delaying any announcement for tactical reasons

Government to lift some restrictions facing asylum-seekers looking for work
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 00:35
Supreme Court ruled a year ago ban on asylum-seekers accessing work was unconstitutional

Tóibín will vote against abortion legislation but will not leave Sinn Féin
- Politics
- June 25, 2018, 12:11
Meath West TD will not support law to allow for access to terminations up to 12 weeks

TDs alerted to need for tighter security in constituency offices
- Politics
- June 23, 2018, 01:30
Gardaí advise politicians on how best to assist staff in wake of rising threat from public

Terminally ill woman waited weeks for CervicalCheck to call back
- Health
- June 23, 2018, 00:09
HSE phones woman to apologise while she is getting post-cancer-treatment wig

President tells Government of intention to seek second term
- Politics
- June 23, 2018, 00:01
Michael D Higgins indicates his desire to stand again ahead of formal announcement

Eighty-eight women still waiting for files from CervicalCheck
- Politics
- June 22, 2018, 18:25
‘Extraordinary’ figures show many yet to receive information despite Government promises

Abolish three-day waiting period for abortion, TD demands
- Politics
- June 22, 2018, 16:50
Heads of a Bill to regulate the termination of pregnancy is due to be published next month

US-based lab paid more than €6.5m to analyse smear tests
- Politics
- June 22, 2018, 01:00
Practice of CervicalCheck sending smear tests abroad has been criticised

Public Accounts Committee receives dossier on Nama’s Project Eagle sale
- Politics
- June 21, 2018, 21:24
File of 800-pages on €1.6bn disposal of NI loans understood to have come from developer

Abortion services to be in place next January, says Harris
- Politics
- June 21, 2018, 02:09
Exclusion zones needed to stop protesters from intimidating women accessing services

Judicial appointments law is ‘vanity project’ for Shane Ross, Seanad hears
- Politics
- June 20, 2018, 19:03
Minister says he is pleased Upper House accepts change needed to way judges appointed

Homeless families refuse tenancies in private sector, report finds
- Politics
- June 20, 2018, 05:00
Many stay in emergency accommodation until they can secure a local authority home

Government apologises for hurt and stigma inflicted on gay men
- Politics
- June 20, 2018, 01:00
Mary McAleese says Ireland ‘now grown deeply respectful of gay citizens’

Offaly TD Carol Nolan resigns from Sinn Féin
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 14:14
‘I cannot and will not support abortion... for that reason I have decided to leave Sinn Féin’

Ulster Bank keeps branches ‘under review’ as cashless outlets double
- Financial Services
- June 19, 2018, 04:25
Bank to update Oireachtas committee on overcharging issue that will result in €38m paidout

Constitutional provision on women’s domestic role set to be deleted
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 01:07
Charlie Flanagan also seeking approval for referendum on issue of blasphemy

Five have taken part in final interviews for Garda commissioner
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 01:03
If an internal Garda candidate is chosen, appointment likely to go ahead in August

RTÉ warns Government of ‘serious financial position’
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 00:46
Broadcaster posts €6.4m deficit for 2017and cites licence, Brexit and ad revenue woes

Government to apologise to gay men for ‘discriminatory’ laws
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 00:20
Oireachtas to acknowledge law, in place prior to 1993, caused multiple harms to those affected

Government not ‘legally able’ to introduce abortion Bill, Harris says
- Politics
- June 14, 2018, 17:05
Attorney General says law cannot be considered by Oireachtas until challenges dealt with

HSE defends delaying telling patients after ‘an adverse event’
- Health
- June 14, 2018, 05:00
Officials warn disclosures ‘could be more harmful than beneficial’ amid smear test inquiry

No abortion legislation until all court challenges have ended
- Politics
- June 14, 2018, 01:00
Minister for Health plans to publish legislation in early July regardless of court actions

Court actions on abortion referendum may spell difficulty for Government
- Politics
- June 13, 2018, 08:02
Inside Politics: Taoiseach unclear if legislation can be introduced during court process

Shane Ross highlights Ervia board appointee’s Fine Gael links
- Politics
- June 13, 2018, 06:44
Minister not opposed to second term for Mari Hurley but said he wants more transparency

Sinn Féin branches seek ‘vote of conscience’ on abortion law
- Politics
- June 13, 2018, 01:45
Party leadership seeking to apply whip on the matter but 24 local cumainn are opposed

State bodies accused of obstructing CervicalCheck inquiry
- Politics
- June 13, 2018, 01:00
Department and HSE under fire for late handover and format of documents