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More than 2,000 homes bulk purchased by ‘vulture funds’ since pledge to end practice – Doherty
Minister for Housing insists ‘sustained, practical, effective action’ has been taken to restrict multiple unit sales
Galway man jailed for four months over online threats to kill Simon Harris and harm family
Tánaiste tells Patrick Grealish, who has 70 previous convictions, ‘your actions are not consequence-free’
Changes to set up middle-class savings scheme could be made in next budget, Harris says
Tax rules currently keeping ordinary people ‘locked out’ of investment options - Tánaiste
A new savings scheme for Ireland’s ‘middle classes’: Here’s what we know so far
Simon Harris has pledged a new savings strategy. But what will it mean for Irish savers?
Golf stuff for Trump, whiskey for Zelenskiy and maybe a tastier return for the Irish public
Simon Harris says the Government is looking at ways to encourage Irish people to save and invest
Ireland should avail of EU loans for defence if scheme reopens, says Harris
State not ‘immune from the big threats’, says Tánaiste
Ireland will play home match against Israel at neutral venue, Government figures suggest
Gardaí reported to have raised concerns about policing the fixture if it were held in Dublin
Gabriel Makhlouf sidesteps question about second term
Central Bank of Ireland governor declines to say if he wants to stay on when current term ends
People with information on Epstein Ireland allegations should go to gardaí, Harris says
Simon Harris said he would discuss claims with Taoiseach and Minister for Justice
‘Shannon was bursting out in tears with fear’: Boyd-Barrett tells Dáil of couple and children facing eviction
Couple and children with special needs face living in hostel due to impending ‘no fault’ eviction, Dáil told
Central Bank boss urges Government to save more of State’s tax windfall
Gabriel Makhlouf declines to make clear whether he is seeking second term as governor
Harris accused of ‘allowing vulture funds buy up family homes’ despite promise to end practice
Bulk purchase of houses down to 293 last year from high of 675 in 2023, says Tánaiste
Ireland may enact age limits for social media even without EU agreement, says Simon Harris
New digital wallet will represent ‘important first step’, says Tánaiste
Dublin City Council seeks €114m in funding to kickstart Taoiseach’s taskforce plan
City centre rejuvenation to focus on vacant and derelict buildings and sites
The ‘revolving door’: former government advisers and what they did next
Many high-profile political aides have taken up lucrative post-government careers elsewhere
Government collects €8.5bn in tax in January as Christmas sales boost VAT
Department of Finance says January is generally the strongest VAT month as it encompasses Christmas trading period
Tánaiste and Pearse Doherty warned to ‘behave with a bit of decorum’ in Dáil
Testy exchanges over flooding as Government accused of ‘decade of broken promises’
Status orange and yellow weather warnings in place as unsettled weather to last into next week
Warning of difficult travel conditions as heaviest rainfall in expected in southern and eastern areas
EU’s push for digital IDs won’t reduce harmful behaviour online
Any system brought in to verify identification will be hacked
Sinn Féin leads a scattered field
Forming behind the party is an orderly queue of alternatives, all aware that the electorate is frustrated
Relief for Micheál Martin as polls swing back
Fianna Fáil leader gets overwhelming backing of his party’s voters
National debt equates to nearly €90,000 for every worker
State’s national debt stood at €232.1 billion at the end of 2025, Central Bank figures indicate
After the floods, Micheál Martin makes a raft of promises
Residents of Enniscorthy were not shy about sharing their disappointment and scepticism with the Taoiseach
Proposed interest tax reforms could hit competitiveness, accountants warn
Chartered Accountants Ireland has “some fundamental concerns” about mooted reforms to the tax system
We talk a lot about the risks of technology for children. What about adults?
Some cognitive offloading to AI may be helpful. But the mass outsourcing of thinking will inevitably have negative consequences, both for individuals and for broader society
Six qualities make you cool, according to science. Trying too hard isn’t one of them
There’s a lesson here for politicians or political analysts who put great store in image management
Is sending Verona Murphy off to Los Angeles really in the national interest?
Shipping the entire Government off to drink green beer and hum along to Zombie in far-flung places on St Patrick’s Day is an expensive form of therapy
Age restrictions needed for social media amid looming ‘public health emergency’ – Harris
Platforms ‘experimenting with the minds and brains of young people’, Tánaiste says
Bord Bia chair to address Agriculture Committee over Brazilian beef row
Simon Harris rejects Sinn Féin call to remove Larry Murrin, says ‘you’ve come for a head and you’re not getting one’
Big builders claim rental reforms are unconstitutional and warn Minister of legal action
Five of the country’s biggest developers seek urgent engagement on legislation in advance of March 1st introduction
Ban on use of scramblers in public places being planned following teenager’s death
Coalition also plans to introduce ‘far tighter’ regulations on e-scooters and e-bikes, source says
Taoiseach pledges to do ‘anything and everything’ to get scrambler bikes off the roads
Grace Lynch (16) was ‘failed catastrophically’ by Government, says SF leader
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