Workers without pensions are big losers from latest auto-enrolment delay
As the start date is put back once again, companies need certainty and workers deserve some commitment
Heather Humphreys
Further delay to auto-enrolment pension plan
Government to push back start date for compulsory workplace scheme to beginning of 2026
Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy expresses interest in possible Áras run
Businessman and charity co-founder the latest person to reveal they are considering presidential tilt
Conor McGregor’s presidential hopes are a warning to the Government parties to unite behind a strong candidate
Heather Humphreys is an obvious contender - but will Fianna Fáil go along with it?
Heather Humphreys waited a year to settle Charities Regulator conflict of interest
Then minister was told in January 2024 that regulator had concern about dual board roles, files show
It would be pathetic if the united Ireland cause was frustrated by bill for disability benefits
Equally, the cost would be bad reason for the union to persist, so nationalists and unionists should want this spending to fall
XL Bully case taken by animal welfare charities can be settled, High Court told
Case could be struck out after State agrees to amend regulations, counsel says
Pension auto-enrolment scheme: Long-awaited search for asset managers to start next week
‘My Future Fund’ scheme to apply to those between 23 and 60 who earn at least €20,000
Welfare system needed stronger ‘trigger’ to force unemployed to engage with employment services
Penalty of €44 viewed as not being effective
Plan rejected for tax relief on €1m donations to charity via wills
Proposal would have created two-tier system, of benefit to wealthy people only, noted Department of Finance
What kind of president do voters want when Michael D Higgins' term ends and who might run?
Mairead McGuinness, Heather Humphreys, Bertie Ahern, Tommy Tiernan and Conor McGregor among names bandied about
Heather Humphreys: ‘If you’re a rural TD it’s very hard as you can’t be at home at night’
The former Fine Gael deputy leader learned a hard political lesson early in her career: ‘Prepare, prepare, prepare’
Scouting Ireland director steps down from Charities Regulator board after Minister threatens to remove her
Galway barrister Lorraine Lally had been asked to tender resignation by Heather Humphreys over conflict of interest concern
Ireland’s next Cabinet: Who are the frontrunners and how do they rank?
Who is likely to end up where after the confabulations are done and dusted?
Scouting Ireland board member also has role with regulator inspecting youth organisation
Dual directorships of Galway barrister Lorraine Lally raise questions for Heather Humphreys
XL bully dog ban disproportionate and vague, say animal welfare groups
Charities say they have seen a 'substantial' increase in requests to surrender bully-type dogs
Looming launch of auto-enrolment pensions means no honeymoon for incoming minister
Companies have just nine months to prepare for mandatory workplace pension contributions from around 800,000 workers
Who is in government now, when does the new one start and what happens to losing TDs?
General election explainer: The earliest we can expect negotiations about the formation of the next government to conclude is mid-January
Cavan-Monaghan constituency candidates list: Loss of Heather Humphreys a major blow to Fine Gael with question mark over Fianna Fáil prospects
Election 2024: Sinn Féin's confidence in Cavan-Monaghan may have been dented by recent showing in opinion polls
Supreme Court to rule on ‘systemically important’ carer’s allowance case
Decision could have profound effect on State’s obligations to carers of severely disabled children
RIP FF-FG-Green Coalition, 2020-2024 - Miriam Lord’s look back at the Government
Three taoisigh, five budgets and a global pandemic: in unprecedented times it was a government like no other
The general election war rooms: Who’s who behind the parties’ election campaign teams?
Strategies, slogans and manifestos are being finalised behind the scenes as polling day looms
The Irish Times view on Fine Gael’s exodus: a potential Achilles’ heel
If incumbency is an electoral advantage then the party is carrying a significant handicap as it approaches the starting line
Heather Humphreys defies old line about all political lives ending in failure
Minister is exiting politics amid warm affection from the real world. Her advice about ignoring social media is instructive
€90 cut for unemployed people not engaging with jobs programme ‘common sense’ - Taoiseach
An unemployed person could be left with only €142 per week if they do not engage with department
Finance Bill to be brought forward to ensure it is passed before general election, says Chambers
Once polling date is announced, legislation will be sequenced to be completed and become law before Oireachtas is dissolved
General election likely to be held in late November as preparations ramp up
Taoiseach Simon Harris confirmed publicly for the first time on Sunday that he expects to go to the people this year
Heather Humphreys: long-serving TD was Cabinet mainstay through Fine Gael years in government
Co Monaghan Presbyterian was handed ministerial portfolio in her first term by Enda Kenny and rose to party deputy leadership
‘Politicians are human too’ - Fine Gael deputy leader Heather Humphreys says she will not contest general election
Minister for Social Protection thanks family, saying ‘stress, strain and time away from home takes its toll on everybody’
Social Welfare Bill to be passed in just two days over three hours
Passage of legislation fuels mounting speculation of pre-Christmas election
Posters at the ready and cost-of-living payments more grist to early-election rumour mill
Fianna Fáil election posters bearing the image of a smiling Micheál Martin were spotted stacked on a pallet in an industrial estate
Humphreys to start search for auto-enrolment investment managers
Announcement comes a week after she confirmed start date for mandatory workplace pension scheme of September 30th, 2025
Mortgage interest relief: How do I qualify for the tax credit of up to €1,250?
Budget 2025 triggered a range of queries from readers on issues including child benefit for newborns and landlord tax relief
In the room where the budget happened: how the multibillion giveaway deal was done over tea, coffee and custard creams
About €1 billion in giveaways was added in the final days of internal Coalition negotiations amid tense meetings against the backdrop of an approaching general election
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