Number of people claiming international protection in first 12 weeks of 2024 was 75% ahead of same period last year, committee to hear
Simon Harris
Fianna Fáil meeting hears call for Ireland to designate more countries as safe countries of origin under international protection legislation in order to reduce asylum application numbers
Simon Harris will find that the meeting involves high politics, or ‘senior hurling’ in Irish political vernacular
EU leaders say they will take further sanctions against Iran following the country’s recent strikes on Israel
Former Fine Gael TD for Cork North-West constituency was ‘dedicated public servant’, Simon Harris says
Independent TD Mattie McGrath says 82 homes for Ukrainian refugees being built in Co Tipperary, not 62 as per original plan
Mary Lou McDonald highlights ‘record’ quarter of a million hospital appointment cancellations, including 800 for children on chemotherapy
European Council meeting will be the Taoiseach’s chance to make a favourable first impression and build relationships with other EU leaders
To step forward and declare you want to serve in spite of all the abuse requires brave, old-fashioned character
Opposition accuses Government of delaying on proposals, but Ministers reluctant to bring in legislative change before next election
Sinn Féin leader says ‘suffering and mental distress is unimaginable’ for children who could not get spinal surgery
People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith says women still being treated as criminals for accessing reproductive healthcare
Open letter from clinicians warns target waiting times not being met and surgeries ‘frequently delayed’ due to staff and bed shortages
Open letter to Taoiseach points to insufficient investment in infrastructure, and radiotherapy services operating ‘significantly below’ capacity
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