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Limerick’s mayor complains about ‘unreasonable’ working hours amid lack of resources

Limerick’s mayor complains about ‘unreasonable’ working hours amid lack of resources

John Moran letter to Minister outlines lack of support from Government and ‘unreasonable demands’ on staff

Mon Sept 07 2026 - 06:00
Threat of public sector industrial action ‘completely unwarranted’ – Chambers

Threat of public sector industrial action ‘completely unwarranted’ – Chambers

Minister for Public Expenditure made the remarks while insisting the Government wants a ‘fair’ public pay deal

Sun Sept 06 2026 - 16:57
Trump expected to use Qatar-donated Air Force One for visit to Ireland

Trump expected to use Qatar-donated Air Force One for visit to Ireland

Flight on luxury aircraft would be first use for an overseas trip since questions raised about its defensive capabilities

Fri Sept 04 2026 - 20:35
European commissioner ‘optimistic’ of budget deal during Ireland’s EU presidency amid divisions

European commissioner ‘optimistic’ of budget deal during Ireland’s EU presidency amid divisions

Division notable among member states on proposed scale of seven-year funding round

Thu Sept 03 2026 - 19:41
Details of Taoiseach’s correspondence with tech giant Apple withheld on security grounds

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

Fri Aug 21 2026 - 06:00
Sinn Féin leader urges Taoiseach to intervene after HSE opposed funding rare-disease drug

Sinn Féin leader urges Taoiseach to intervene after HSE opposed funding rare-disease drug

Move follows Fianna Fáil politicians’ call for HSE to change stance on treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia

Fri Aug 14 2026 - 17:45
Gerry Hutch to get back almost all Dublin Central byelection costs

Gerry Hutch to get back almost all Dublin Central byelection costs

Election winners and unsuccessful candidates who reach certain threshold of votes entitled to reimbursement of €11,200

Fri Aug 14 2026 - 06:15
Law society proposed compromises aimed at resolving dispute over criminal legal aid payments

Law society proposed compromises aimed at resolving dispute over criminal legal aid payments

Letter sent to Jim O’Callaghan setting out measures that could end row ‘under consideration’ by Department of Justice

Fri Aug 14 2026 - 06:00
Alison Chawke prison release raises ‘serious questions’ says Sinn Féin TD

Alison Chawke prison release raises ‘serious questions’ says Sinn Féin TD

Law professor surprised at Chawke’s release from Limerick jail after ‘just one month’

Thu Aug 13 2026 - 11:25
Alison Chawke released from prison four weeks into sentence for unprovoked assault

Alison Chawke released from prison four weeks into sentence for unprovoked assault

Social Democrats justice spokesman Gary Gannon says prison ‘not the right place’ for a woman who has children

Wed Aug 12 2026 - 17:26
Limerick’s experiment with a directly elected mayor may be last of its kind

Limerick’s experiment with a directly elected mayor may be last of its kind

Andy Burnham went from mayor to prime minister, but the challenges facing Limerick’s mayor make a similar ascent unlikely in Ireland

Sun Aug 09 2026 - 06:24
Department of Enterprise denies trying to ‘predetermine’ conclusions of data centre study

Department of Enterprise denies trying to ‘predetermine’ conclusions of data centre study

Officials sought changes to report so it presented ‘strong narrative’ supporting the IT hubs beyond 2030

Fri Aug 07 2026 - 20:06
Danny Healy-Rae says he had ‘nothing to do’ with brother’s resignation as junior minister

Danny Healy-Rae says he had ‘nothing to do’ with brother’s resignation as junior minister

Newly released correspondence shows Kerry politicians’ contacts with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the time of fuel protests

Tue Aug 04 2026 - 06:00
Ireland to urge solidarity with Spain in aftermath of migrant crisis in Ceuta

Ireland to urge solidarity with Spain in aftermath of migrant crisis in Ceuta

Jim O’Callaghan will aim to take temperature down at emergency meeting after Spain and Italy traded barbs

Tue Aug 04 2026 - 06:00
The Limerick mayor, the Government councillors, and a significant row

The Limerick mayor, the Government councillors, and a significant row

John Moran’s time in office marked by clashes, in particular one concerning passage of Limerick’s corporate plan

Mon Aug 03 2026 - 06:00
Irish military officers to fill defence attache posts in Britain, US and France this autumn

Irish military officers to fill defence attache posts in Britain, US and France this autumn

Move hailed by Coalition as ‘significant milestone’ in strengthening international defence engagement

Mon Aug 03 2026 - 06:00
Mayor of Limerick complains to Taoiseach and Tánaiste about councillors after fractious meeting

Mayor of Limerick complains to Taoiseach and Tánaiste about councillors after fractious meeting

City and county council’s corporate plan passed by councillors in John Moran’s absence

Mon Aug 03 2026 - 06:00
Ireland convenes meeting of EU ministers to discuss Spain’s Ceuta crisis

Ireland convenes meeting of EU ministers to discuss Spain’s Ceuta crisis

More than 50,000 people crossed into the Spanish territory from Morocco on Thursday and Friday

Mon Aug 03 2026 - 06:00
Donald Trump expected to visit Dublin and Clare during trip to Ireland next month

Donald Trump expected to visit Dublin and Clare during trip to Ireland next month

US president to attend Irish Open at his resort in Doonbeg and likely to meet Taoiseach in Dublin

Sun Aug 02 2026 - 12:37
E-scooter users would need licence and insurance under proposals explored by Government

E-scooter users would need licence and insurance under proposals explored by Government

Darragh O’Brien to work with Road Safety Authority on proposed legislation over the summer

Wed Jul 29 2026 - 17:21
Up to individual solicitors to decide whether to continue withdrawing services, Law Society president says

Up to individual solicitors to decide whether to continue withdrawing services, Law Society president says

Lawyers’ representative body had ‘good meeting’ with Minister for Justice over legal aid dispute

Mon Jul 27 2026 - 19:49
US warns Government not to push Occupied Territories Bill type action in Europe

US warns Government not to push Occupied Territories Bill type action in Europe

Embassy cites risk to hundreds of thousands of Irish jobs with US companies from ‘symbolic measures’

Fri Jul 24 2026 - 20:11
Government’s Occupied Territories Bill signed into law by President

Government’s Occupied Territories Bill signed into law by President

Legislation recently passed following failed Opposition attempts to include services such as technology in the Bill

Thu Jul 23 2026 - 18:44
Harris expects ‘intense engagement’ in Government over tax package for Budget 2027

Harris expects ‘intense engagement’ in Government over tax package for Budget 2027

Tánaiste is ‘positively disposed to the idea’ of changes to tax bands

Wed Jul 22 2026 - 09:51
Affordable housing agency to sell more homes privately at full market price

Affordable housing agency to sell more homes privately at full market price

Bill proposes changes to tenure-mix rules for developments built on State land in areas with large populations

Mon Jul 20 2026 - 06:04
The gender gap among senior civil servants is closing, but not at secretary general level

The gender gap among senior civil servants is closing, but not at secretary general level

Women in senior management roles have jumped 10% but there is some way to go to achieve gender balance at the top

Mon Jul 20 2026 - 06:00
Daniel Kinahan begins last appeal against extradition to Ireland

Daniel Kinahan begins last appeal against extradition to Ireland

Alleged cartel leader lived openly in Dubai for decade but is now wanted in Ireland to stand trial at Special Criminal Court

Fri Jul 17 2026 - 06:00
O’Callaghan appeals to solicitors to ‘be reasonable’ over changes to legal aid scheme

O’Callaghan appeals to solicitors to ‘be reasonable’ over changes to legal aid scheme

At least 88 solicitors have resigned from criminal legal aid panel amid a row over fee structure changes

Thu Jul 16 2026 - 19:59
‘Evidence’ needed before including Aughinish Alumina in Russian sanctions, O’Callaghan says

‘Evidence’ needed before including Aughinish Alumina in Russian sanctions, O’Callaghan says

Estonian minister agrees increased exports from Ireland to Russia reinforces country’s call for alumina to be included in sanctions

Thu Jul 16 2026 - 17:56
Gardaí may be able to question and ‘bring back’ Jamey Carney murder suspect, Minister says

Gardaí may be able to question and ‘bring back’ Jamey Carney murder suspect, Minister says

Ahmed Al Saqar, who gardaí believe left Ireland immediately after US woman’s killing, is currently being detained in Jordan

Thu Jul 16 2026 - 17:46
Garda chief backs calls to ban e-scooters, saying society would be ‘better off’ without them

Garda chief backs calls to ban e-scooters, saying society would be ‘better off’ without them

Taoiseach ‘leaning towards’ restriction as doctors and victims’ parents call for action

Tue Jul 14 2026 - 17:39
Fianna Fáil sells Clonmel property for €507,000 in bid to reduce debt levels

Fianna Fáil sells Clonmel property for €507,000 in bid to reduce debt levels

Building in Co Tipperary had been used by party as well as community groups

Sun Jul 12 2026 - 06:00
Nigel Farage’s main byelection rival: Count Binface

Nigel Farage’s main byelection rival: Count Binface

Inside Politics: At home, the big set piece this week was Sinn Féin’s bid to ramp up preparations for a united Ireland

Fri Jul 10 2026 - 14:15
TDs lobby for budget tax package and increase on Help-to-Buy ceiling

TDs lobby for budget tax package and increase on Help-to-Buy ceiling

Tánaiste to discuss escalation of Middle East hostilities with fellow EU finance ministers

Wed Jul 08 2026 - 22:28
Preventive healthcare and ‘upscaling’ of free contraception part of latest Women’s Health Action Plan

Preventive healthcare and ‘upscaling’ of free contraception part of latest Women’s Health Action Plan

Government extends scheme for remediation of homes damaged by defective concrete to parts of Meath and all of Carlow

Tue Jul 07 2026 - 21:42
Civil servants will be urged to take risks to speed up delivery of homes

Civil servants will be urged to take risks to speed up delivery of homes

Ministers urged to increase recruitment of public service apprenticeships after 2025 target missed

Tue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
Thalidomide survivors disappointed over Government belief more work needed before State apology

Thalidomide survivors disappointed over Government belief more work needed before State apology

‘A little bit of headway’ towards resolving outstanding issues, says Irish Thalidomide Association

Mon Jul 06 2026 - 19:08
Ireland to represent EU in relations with Iran over the next six months

Ireland to represent EU in relations with Iran over the next six months

Irish diplomats will take up role during EU presidency, initially operating from German embassy in Tehran

Mon Jun 29 2026 - 06:00
Decision on fuel excise cuts expected but Taoiseach indicates no ‘cliff edge’

Decision on fuel excise cuts expected but Taoiseach indicates no ‘cliff edge’

Senior Government figures signal phased approach to reversing reductions

Fri Jun 26 2026 - 17:00
TDs defend infrastructure report over suggestion document seeks actions already in motion

TDs defend infrastructure report over suggestion document seeks actions already in motion

Committee on Infrastructure publishes document examining transport, energy and housing delivery

Thu Jun 25 2026 - 17:21
Is decriminalisation of drug possession on the way?

Is decriminalisation of drug possession on the way?

A ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to help people with addiction; and ‘climate on steroids’

Thu Jun 25 2026 - 08:05
Expectation on fuel-duty decision shows how hard it is to unwind cost-of-living supports

Expectation on fuel-duty decision shows how hard it is to unwind cost-of-living supports

Inside Politics: Staying safe in Europe during the heatwave, and claims Occupied Territories Bill has been designed to avoid ‘annoying the Americans’

Wed Jun 24 2026 - 08:26
‘Maximum temperature’ limits for workplaces proposed by Labour

‘Maximum temperature’ limits for workplaces proposed by Labour

Proposed top value under legislation could be set between 25 and 30 degrees, says Senator Neasa Cosgrove

Tue Jun 23 2026 - 17:45
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends plan to scrap triple lock before facing Fianna Fáil TDs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends plan to scrap triple lock before facing Fianna Fáil TDs

Backbench group led by Willie O’Dea issued letter raising concern about change

Tue Jun 23 2026 - 11:36
Taoiseach promises engagement with victims of abuse in Co Cork school

Taoiseach promises engagement with victims of abuse in Co Cork school

Nineteen women are planning to legal action against State over its failure to pay them redress for abuse suffered

Tue Jun 23 2026 - 11:07
Podium of doom outside Number 10 marks departure of another British prime minister

Podium of doom outside Number 10 marks departure of another British prime minister

Inside Politics: Andy Burnham emerges as frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer in Downing Street

Tue Jun 23 2026 - 08:46
Pharmacists in Ireland would be allowed prescribe contraception under proposed new law

Pharmacists in Ireland would be allowed prescribe contraception under proposed new law

Increased borrowing limit for Housing Finance Agency and plans for AI Gigafactory also on Cabinet agenda

Tue Jun 23 2026 - 06:00
What does division over abortion within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for Government?

What does division over abortion within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for Government?

Possible leadership contenders O’Callaghan and Calleary vote against removing three-day waiting period

Thu Jun 18 2026 - 19:58
Councillor calls for ethnicity and nationality to be included in crime stats, saying ‘prove us wrong’

Councillor calls for ethnicity and nationality to be included in crime stats, saying ‘prove us wrong’

Department of Justice project under way to improve collection and strength of data

Wed Jun 17 2026 - 19:25
Natural History Museum reopening date and redevelopment costs still not clear

Natural History Museum reopening date and redevelopment costs still not clear

Almost two years after closure, more than €3.3m spent on project, estimated to cost between €50m and €100m

Wed Jun 17 2026 - 06:00
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