Taoiseach defends price rises as bus and rail fares to increase 15% on average
It is envisaged fare hikes will take effect from January, says National Transport Authority
Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil leader
Taoiseach does not rule out cutting excise on alcohol in Budget
Government cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector as part of last year’s budget
Donald Trump to meet Catherine Connolly and Micheál Martin in Phoenix Park
Doubts over separate stop by US president to turn sod at new US embassy complex in Ballsbridge
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
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Bessborough campaigners seek judicial review over plan to build apartments at Cork site
The burial place of more than 800 children who spent time at Bessborough mother and baby institution is unknown
The Irish Government is helping to usher in a new wartime economy in Europe
Europe has stumbled into a new growth paradigm with a reliance on the permanent threat of war
Further deferral of increases in fuel prices beyond November remains possible
Now-delayed restoration of excise would have added 10 cent to litre of diesel and 9 cent to petrol from Monday
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
E-scooter ban for under-18s deferred after AG intervention
Rossa Fanning tells Government primary legislation will be required to introduce the measure
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
Details of Taoiseach’s correspondence with tech giant Apple withheld on security grounds
Some of the world’s biggest technology companies lobbied the Government on AI and online safety before Ireland’s EU presidency
Rural TDs lobby Simon Harris to stall plans to reinstate full rate of fuel excise duty
There are mixed views among Coalition backbenchers over next month’s planned increase
Child poverty fell by less than 1% last year, Government progress report shows
Rate of consistent child poverty fell to below 8% for first time but is still far from 2030 target of 3%
Protests planned for Trump’s Doonbeg visit
US president expected to arrive on September 12th and meet Taoiseach, before travelling to Doonbeg, Co Clare
Long-term storage of nuclear waste must be key consideration in debate
Nuclear waste never goes away; its forever storage is part of the cost of nuclear energy
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’
M9 crash: Minister for Justice condemns ‘outrageously dangerous criminal behaviour’
Gardaí to get pursuit training, Jim O’Callaghan says
‘It’s a mess’: To collapse Stormont now would benefit no one, but it cannot stay the same
Sinn Féin and DUP blame each other for the assembly’s failings, but there is a need for reform
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
Industrial school hunger strikers feel ‘trodden on’ as promised supports yet to arrive
Financial, housing and healthcare assistance not delivered since Taoiseach issued State apology in February
Limerick mayor John Moran wanted to avoid taking ‘hard position’ on Aughinish Alumina, emails show
John Moran said calling for a forum was ‘very clever way’ to take ‘leadership role’ without ruffling feathers
The Curragh is full of natural treasures. It needs safeguarding
The need for conservation measures on the Co Kildare plains has been recognised for 30 years
Crowds line the streets of Cork to welcome All-Ireland camogie champions home
Team bus arrived in the city to the sound of Tina Turner’s hit Simply the Best
The HSE was broken up into six regions two years ago to deliver better care. Is it working?
Restructuring Ireland’s health service was meant to integrate services locally, but concerns have been highlighted by regional managers and the HSE board
Daniel Kinahan arrested after extradition from Dubai, due to appear at Special Criminal Court this evening
The Government jet carrying Kinahan departed Al Maktoum International Airport this morning and landed at Casement Aerodrome shortly after 6.30pm
Tullamore Show: More than 70,000 flock to agricultural spectacular as it celebrates 35 years
Prize livestock, baking stalls, best-dressed farmers and hundreds of commercial stands among attractions
‘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’
‘It’s now or never’: Is the EU serious about letting in new members?
Candidate countries hope for progress after years of inaction, but some in Brussels are still uncertain about enlargement
Triple-lock campaigners wish to stand by as Russia and others destroy peacekeeping – Martin
Taoiseach says model that State has supported for 60 years is likely to disappear
Micheál Martin urged to fully fund ‘game-changer’ homeless centre in Dublin
Dublin Simon Community says facility at Usher’s Island could, in addition to other benefits, help ease hospital overcrowding
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