Welfare benefits such as children’s allowance will not bar recipients from Irish citizenship
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The Cork town transformed from small village to one of the most prosperous areas in Ireland
Carrigaline, south of Cork city, is experiencing challenges familiar to many dormitory areas that enjoy rapid growth
Budget 2027: Jack Chambers plays down expectations of big tax giveaway after Harris comments
Taoiseach warns one-off cost-of-living payments can erode ability to tackle longer term issues, including childcare
Rules for seeking Irish citizenship to be tightened under proposals due to go to Cabinet
Candidates would have to be resident in the country for eight years and undertake language test under proposed overhaul
Budget 2027 unlikely to see return of energy credits, says Taoiseach
With the cost of living topping agenda at Fianna Fáil’s think-in, Minister for Public Expenditure warns that tax package for workers will be ‘modest’
We must honour Donogh O’Malley’s legacy by cutting school class sizes
More than 425,000 pupils are in oversized classes, yet we have lost almost 500 teachers
Your guide to the four basic camps in Irish politics
How these political forces negotiate the great tides of the age will determine the country’s future, for good or ill
Honest assessment is needed of Ireland’s military neutrality
Government policies are at odds with stated position
Melania Trump to skip US president’s Ireland visit
People before Profit TD Paul Murphy says he has ‘every confidence’ President Catherine Connolly will challenge Trump on Palestine
Irish bus and rail fare hikes of up to 35% are confirmed
It is envisaged increases of more than 30% on some tickets will take effect from January, says National Transport Authority
Harris indicates income tax package could be above €1.5bn if additional revenues raised
Minister for Finance determined that people would not be penalised with higher tax bracket if in receipt of overtime pay or promotion
Impact of levy to cover education spending overrun bemoaned by Department of Enterprise
Jack Chambers, who is imposing the levy, said his department would suppress roles and cut spending on consultancy and research to find savings
Gardaí decided against investigating Niall Collins over land sale
Ethics watchdog Sipo begins preliminary investigation into complaint made against Fianna Fáil junior minister
Our politicians need to engage us with ideas as smart as the one for parents in New York
Criticising the Government isn’t enough: Opposition parties have to convince us they could make our lives better
If there is a strategic brain around the Cabinet table, it is being kept well hidden
Excise duty cuts decision indicates if there is a strategic brain around the Cabinet table, it is being kept well hidden
Fuel supports extended by two months as Dáil vote splits Healy-Rae brothers
Reduction of 30c per litre for diesel and 25c for petrol to remain in place until October 31st
Early access to all drugs for rare diseases is pie in sky unless we tax to pay for it
The row over Skyclarys, a new drug for Friedreich’s ataxia patients, was the political story of the week
Madonna should invite Micheál Martin over for dinner – they have a lot in common
After all, both performers continue to flourish despite being in the twilight of gilded careers
Planned increases to fuel excise duty from next month will not go ahead, Government says
Restoration of cuts to be kept under review while geopolitical situation remains uncertain, Minister says
Water rationing is probably inevitable unless people are made to pay for it
The existing system of unlimited free public water for all households is unsustainable in the long term and unfair
Martin going ‘bananas’ over Border poll makes party members go nuts
Now is the time to at least start discussions about what a reunited Ireland might look like
FG TDs ask firm behind Friedreich’s ataxia drug to consider compassionate access scheme
Meeting held with representatives from Biogen, which makes drug Skyclarys
‘A very dark day in Carlow’: Sisters seriously injured in fatal M9 crash are named
Taoiseach ‘shocked and saddened at horrific road crash’
Micheál Martin says talk of Border poll makes him go ‘bananas’
Taoiseach said party colleagues should concentrate on the benefits of the Shared Island initiative
Sinn Féin leader urges Taoiseach to intervene after HSE opposed funding rare-disease drug
Move follows Fianna Fáil politicians’ call for HSE to change stance on treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia
‘Too much heat, not enough light’ in debate on ending triple lock, says Taoiseach
‘Aggressive’ denunciation of any suggested changes to security policies is ‘getting worse’
Sale of vapes and cigarettes to young people could be banned
Government considering ban for anyone born after certain date
Could primary school hours be changed under a new review by the Department of Education?
Current circular document, which dates back to 1995, details how many days each year schools must be open
Former Supreme Court judge Hugh O’Flaherty a ‘brilliant legal brain’, funeral Mass hears
‘He brought a compassion to the bench, which wasn’t always admired by the most strict lawyers,’ son tells mourners in Co Kerry
Rise and fall of a small party that forever changed Irish politics
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Woman who confronted Taoiseach secures go-ahead for daughter’s US surgery
Katie Byrne, who has cerebral palsy, hopes to be walking by Christmas after specialist surgery in Florida
The Limerick mayor, the Government councillors, and a significant row
John Moran’s time in office marked by clashes, in particular one concerning passage of Limerick’s corporate plan
Irish officials proposed scrapping ‘linchpin’ of climate legislation
Move would have ‘scuppered any notion that this Government takes climate action seriously’, environmentalists say
Micheál Martin thinks voters reward delivery. Simon Harris is not convinced
Micheál Martin is a ‘deliverist’ at heart; Harris, by contrast, does things, tells people about them, shows he is doing them – on repeat
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