Proposal to double stamp duty on bulk purchases of homes came as ‘surprise’ to TánaisteGreen Party pushes for once-off €560 child benefit payment for new parents as part of Budget negotiationsMon Sept 09 2024 - 16:09
Two bellwether constituencies that could predict who forms Ireland’s next Government The departures of sitting TDs open up interesting opportunities in certain constituenciesSat Aug 10 2024 - 06:00
Stardust: Cabinet signs off on €24m redress package for families of victimsForty-eight people died in a fire in the Stardust nightclub in north Dublin in February 1981Fri Aug 09 2024 - 14:07
What is the pass rate at your local driving test centre?Road Safety Authority figures show a wide variation in pass rates across the countryThu Aug 08 2024 - 06:00
Driving test pass rates at some centres almost double that at others around IrelandAlmost two-thirds fail at one Dublin centre while more than two-thirds pass at a location in KilkennyThu Aug 08 2024 - 06:00
Judges could recommend minimum sentences of 30 years or more for worst crimes under proposalsParole Board will retain ultimate responsibility for deciding release date despite proposed reformsWed Aug 07 2024 - 06:00
Almost €100m worth of illicit drugs seized at ports and airports in first half of 2024The sum is more than the full-year totals for four of the previous five yearsWed Aug 07 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí investigate ‘especially sinister’ Instagram threats made to Taoiseach and his familySocial media post remained publicly visible online for several daysTue Aug 06 2024 - 19:10
Simon Harris tops TV ratings for political speeches with 208,000 watching first ardfheis as Fine Gael leader Football match on another channel boots Social Democrats down to just 9,000 viewers in 2022Mon Aug 05 2024 - 06:00
Intel’s Irish staff await news on how global job cuts will affect Leixlip operationChipmaker plans to cut 16,500 posts globally but impact on 4,900 employees in Ireland not yet clearFri Aug 02 2024 - 19:54
RTÉ reports €9.1m deficit last year as Liveline host Joe Duffy highest paid with €351,000 packageChairman Terence O’Rourke described 2003 as a ‘difficult and damaging year’ in annual reportFri Aug 02 2024 - 17:01
Fifteen of 35 Fine Gael TDs who won in 2020 will not run again. What does this mean for the party?Party could use departures as opportunity to put forward more women candidatesFri Aug 02 2024 - 11:30
Progress on introducing e-cigarette tax ‘likely’ in budget, Chambers saysRecent Tax Strategy Group (TSG) papers published by the Department of Finance outline challenges surrounding such a taxThu Aug 01 2024 - 17:55
Irish passport holder Paul Whelan freed in Russia prisoner exchangeTaoiseach Simon Harris praises ‘years of tireless work’ by Irish diplomats in Russia on the caseThu Aug 01 2024 - 17:41
Income tax cuts a ‘core part’ of Budget 2025 package, says Jack ChambersHe also signalled that consideration will be given to inheritance tax cuts which he said is ‘a significant imposition on many families’Thu Aug 01 2024 - 14:24
‘Vast majority’ of future transport funding will have to be spent on public transport - RyanComments come as review recommends more frequent trains and new services in the northwestWed Jul 31 2024 - 21:16
New services, 200km/h trains and the key proposals in All-Island strategic rail reviewMinister for Transport Eamon Ryan hails recommendations of study as ‘the most ambitious vision for rail in a century’Wed Jul 31 2024 - 00:01
Motorists urged to ‘put away their phones and slow down’ ahead of bank holiday weekendJunior minister for road safety James Lawless makes plea and highlights concerns around drink- and drug-drivingWed Jul 31 2024 - 00:01
Michael Ring’s political exit: ‘Everyone’s replaceable, including me'Decision by former minister means at least 15 of the 35 Fine Gael TDs elected in 2020 will not be seeking re-electionTue Jul 30 2024 - 06:00
Ways to ease impact of residential zoned land tax on farmers set to be considered before budgetMinister for Agriculture pushing for resolution on issue that IFA and rural TDs say will pose significant difficulties for farmersMon Jul 29 2024 - 06:00
Asylum seekers from Jordan to have their applications processed fasterMove follows similar measure to accelerate processing of applicants from Nigeria as Government strives to tackle refugee accommodation crisisMon Jul 29 2024 - 00:01
Driving test waiting time still more than 10 weeks despite hope target could be met by mid-2024Briefing paper for new road safety junior minister shows wait times remain above 15 weeks amid strong demandMon Jul 29 2024 - 00:00
Junior transport minister supports idea of mandatory CCTV in taxisRemarks come after driver Raymond Shorten sentenced to 17 years in jail for rape of two passengers in taxiSun Jul 28 2024 - 17:22
Fake online ads using Micheál Martin’s image believed to have originated in Belarus and RussiaTánaiste speaks about efforts to learn identity of those behind adverts as he outlines Government plans to overhaul defamation lawsThu Jul 25 2024 - 16:07
Ireland set to ignore von der Leyen’s request for two names for commission candidateTánaiste says Ireland’s ‘clear decision’ was nominating Michael McGrath, as commission president requests that EU member states put forward two names for postsThu Jul 25 2024 - 13:37
Defamation Q&A: How will law change for those defamed or being sued?Main provision of legislation will be the abolition of juries in High Court defamation actionsThu Jul 25 2024 - 06:00
Abolition of juries for High Court actions and measures to reduce legal costs among proposed defamation reformsDefamation Bill will also include protections against so-called Slapp cases, and measures to reduce legal costs for those involvedThu Jul 25 2024 - 00:01
RTÉ funding: Extra €6m for An Post to crack down on licence fee evasion and improve collection Taoiseach says multi-annual funding is something most State agencies would give their right arm for’Wed Jul 24 2024 - 16:16
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees to have welfare allowances cut from SeptemberChanges will affect some 19,000 refugees in State-provided, full-board accommodation who fled to Ireland between 2022 and early 2024Wed Jul 24 2024 - 13:43
Open Championship could be played at Portmarnock under proposals to be considered by GovernmentCabinet expected to be briefed on new major international sports events strategyWed Jul 24 2024 - 11:19
TV licence expected to be retained as €725m RTÉ funding deal tops Cabinet agenda ahead of summer breakDetails of long-awaited package to be delivered today with An Post expected to get €6m over three years to improve TV licence collectionWed Jul 24 2024 - 06:00
Car congestion charge should be considered, officials adviseAnnual tax strategy papers ahead of budget also call for mandatory reporting of all inheritancesWed Jul 24 2024 - 05:00
Congestion charges could achieve same goal as car parking levy, officials say Department of Finance does not recommend introducing car parking tariff at this time and officials suggest non-tax measures to reduce car usage could be more efficientTue Jul 23 2024 - 16:59
Prospect of major overhaul of Road Safety Authority with some functions moving closer to departmentIt comes as work is ongoing on review of agency which has been under pressure amid rising numbers of deaths on Irish roadsFri Jul 19 2024 - 06:00
Fine Gael will have candidates for half of its departing TDs by end of JulyParty intensifies preparations for next general election with all selection conventions due to be held by September 22ndThu Jul 18 2024 - 14:16
What is in the mammoth Planning Bill and will it help people get a home more quickly? One of the biggest pieces of legislation in the history of the State is intended to speed up housing supply and will allow for restructuring of An Bord PleanálaThu Jul 18 2024 - 06:00
State should purchase vacant childcare units, Seanad hearsMinister for Children Roderic O’Gorman signalled his openness to the idea after a debate on childcare provisionWed Jul 17 2024 - 20:49
Coolock unrest: Garda Public Order Unit disperses protesters gathered at asylum-seeker housing site Gardaí clear dozens of protesters and onlookers, some wearing face coverings and carrying Tricolours, from Crown Paints factory siteTue Jul 16 2024 - 21:01
Darragh O’Brien says social and affordable housing targets will be met in 2024Opposition claims Government’s Housing for All plan for 33,450 new builds this year will not be deliveredTue Jul 16 2024 - 21:01
‘Unfairness’ and ‘anomalies’ in inheritance tax should be considered before budget, Taoiseach saysSimon Harris suggests capital acquisitions tax changes may be relevant in context of search for ‘whole variety of housing solutions’Tue Jul 16 2024 - 20:43
Leo Varadkar confirms he will not contest next general electionFormer taoiseach says time has come to ‘explore new options and opportunities’Tue Jul 16 2024 - 20:30
New building standards watchdog to be set up under plans to be considered by MinistersProposals to reform probate and conveyancing and strategy expected to go to CabinetTue Jul 16 2024 - 06:41
Coolock violence: Fifteen people appear in court after anti-immigration protestsScenes followed earlier fire at makeshift camp near site earmarked for asylum-seeker accommodationMon Jul 15 2024 - 22:18
Green Party selects Hazel Chu to run for Eamon Ryan’s seat in Dublin Bay SouthFormer lord mayor among 11 general election candidates announced on MondayMon Jul 15 2024 - 19:01
Minister says reports of poor conditions at refugee centre ‘very concerning’Minister of State for Integration Joe O’Brien says inspections needed to ‘rectify the situation’Mon Jul 15 2024 - 16:26
XL bully ban creates ‘a real risk of dog abandonment’, says ISPCACharity says change in legislation will put more pressure on animal rescue groups and create worries for responsible dog ownersMon Jul 15 2024 - 16:25
Michael D Higgins to consult Council of State over Bill relating to Defence ForcesLegislation has passed all stages of the OireachtasFri Jul 12 2024 - 20:42
Tori Towey case shows the power of politics to make a differenceYour essential end-of-week politics catch up: Questions remain about budget and BidenFri Jul 12 2024 - 14:37
XL bully dogs to be banned, with penalties including fines of up to €2,500 or jailAnimal welfare charity fears measure could lead to dogs being abandoned and put further pressure on rescue centresFri Jul 12 2024 - 12:43
Five Fine Gael politicians compete for shot at Dáil seat vacated by CoveneyUnsuccessful European Election candidate John Mullins pledges to move home to Cork South Central constituency if he is selected to run for the partyFri Jul 12 2024 - 10:19
