Ireland could become over-reliant on natural gas from UK, watchdog warnsCommission to urge Government to consider LNG as domestic energy sources dwindleTue Oct 05 2021 - 01:00
DUP leader asked for woman’s hotel quarantine bill in Republic to be waivedDonaldson outlined constituent’s criticisms in email to Minister for HealthTue Oct 05 2021 - 00:15
New multibillion euro plan for infrastructure is ‘not a wish list’, Taoiseach saysEamon Ryan: Not all National Development Plan projects will ‘necessarily’ go aheadMon Oct 04 2021 - 23:52
Carbon tax yield expected to double to €950 million by 2030New increase in petrol and diesel set to kick in on Budget nightMon Oct 04 2021 - 20:55
Ten things we learned about the €165bn National Development PlanWhat does the Government plan mean for transport, housing, climate action and jobs?Mon Oct 04 2021 - 17:39
Budget 2022: Minimal changes to income tax, price of alcohol unlikely to riseRoom to manoeuvre in €4.7bn package limited with €1bn available for new spendingWed Sept 29 2021 - 01:11
Varadkar denies senior Biden official put pressure on Ireland to sign up to tax dealTánaiste used US visit to outline how State needs assurances minimum tax rate will not changeTue Sept 28 2021 - 21:02
Budget will include tax measures to promote remote working – VaradkarTánaiste says most of €500m in tax measures will be used to offset inflation impact on take-home payTue Sept 28 2021 - 19:18
Varadkar keen to avoid ‘divisive’ approach to bonus for frontline workersTalks about reward for efforts during pandemic could go beyond budget day, says TánaisteTue Sept 28 2021 - 17:54
‘Pandemic bonus’ will not impact FG’s budget plans – TánaisteWays to reward retail staff for work during Covid-19 being explored, Varadkar saysTue Sept 28 2021 - 06:00
Ireland needs to know any agreed corporate tax rate would stay the same - VaradkarTánaiste addresses US business leaders amid pressure to sign up to OECD dealTue Sept 28 2021 - 01:00
Merkel could remain as caretaker chancellor into new year, Varadkar saysOutgoing German chancellor is a strong ally and warm, down-to-Earth person – TánaisteMon Sept 27 2021 - 22:35
Help-to-buy scheme set to be extended in upcoming budget, says Varadkar‘Help-to-buy is there, and it’s going to remain in place for a little bit longer,’ says TánaisteMon Sept 27 2021 - 20:50
Varadkar not concerned over ‘pandemic bonus’ impact on budgetTánaiste says Government exploring options of tax credits, extra bank holidayMon Sept 27 2021 - 20:12
Ireland needs assurance that new corporate tax rate would not change, says Varadkar‘Through boom and bust’, Ireland’s rate has remained constant, says TánaisteMon Sept 27 2021 - 18:52
Government to seek ‘certainty’ before signing corporate tax dealOECD asked to change text of agreement to ensure tax rate will not exceed 15% in futureMon Sept 27 2021 - 04:30
Ireland still ‘fantastic’ investment location, Varadkar to tell US counterpartsTánaiste’s Washington visit comes as State faces pressure to sign up to OECD tax dealMon Sept 27 2021 - 00:30
Foreign investment will help post-pandemic employment drive – VaradkarTánaiste’s heads to US as future of Ireland’s corporate tax rate remains uncertainSun Sept 26 2021 - 14:35
Taoiseach: ‘no issue’ with principle of vaccinating children aged 5-plus against Covid-19Remarks come as Pfizer and BioNTech say their Covid-19 vaccine is safe for use for children aged 5 to 11Sun Sept 26 2021 - 01:00
Martin expresses ambition to expand filming in Ireland after visit to 30 RockTaoiseach met with executives and was offered tour of studios at Rockefeller PlazaSat Sept 25 2021 - 14:04
Government likely to send high-ranking Minister to attend Armagh serviceMove is a display of difference with the President, say some Government sourcesSat Sept 25 2021 - 01:00
Taoiseach urges support for vaccine rollout to developing countriesCovid-19 pandemic ‘caught the world off-guard’, Martin tells UN General AssemblyFri Sept 24 2021 - 22:00
Option for 100% mica redress remains on the table, says VaradkarFG representatives sought meeting following intensifying pressure from constituents for solutionFri Sept 24 2021 - 21:01
Evaluation of State’s Covid response could begin in early 2022, says MartinTaoiseach says rules out ‘premature pull-back’ on PUP due to staff shortagesFri Sept 24 2021 - 20:47
Taoiseach expresses ‘concern’ over impact of UK Brexit disruption on IrelandMicheál Martin says Covid-19 pandemic has ‘masked a lot of the issues’ around BrexitFri Sept 24 2021 - 19:16
‘Strong support’ for adding climate change to UN Security Council agenda - TaoiseachMicheál Martin insists proposal not doomed despite opposition from Russia and ChinaFri Sept 24 2021 - 09:19
Taoiseach says return of Garth Brooks ‘great’ after ‘tough 18 months’Micheál Martin said Croke Park has learned a lot since 2014 in engagement with local residentsThu Sept 23 2021 - 18:53
Pandemic bonus: Taoiseach says there may be a combination of pay and time off, including for retail staffBonus for public sector could top €1bn, warns Minister for Public ExpenditureThu Sept 23 2021 - 17:16
Taoiseach denies UN Security Council climate change resolution is doomedRussia and China express strong opposition to Ireland’s proposal to extend remitThu Sept 23 2021 - 15:13
‘Very difficult’ to legislate against protests at politicians’ homes - CoveneyProtest at Varadkar’s home prompts calls for law against ‘intimidation’ of public figuresThu Sept 23 2021 - 06:50
Coveney had no contact with Zappone while in New York on UN businessAsked if Zappone should have appeared at committee Minister says she is ‘private citizen’Thu Sept 23 2021 - 06:28
Coveney and Pelosi to discuss NI issues as British row back from criticism of Biden on protocolUS president understands Northern Ireland protocol ‘very well’, Taoiseach saysThu Sept 23 2021 - 02:00
Ireland to push UN on link between climate change and global conflictTaoiseach to use Security Council presidency to mobilise international diplomacy on issueThu Sept 23 2021 - 00:01
Taoiseach says suggestion Biden does not understand Northern Ireland is ‘wrong’UK minister claimed US president does not ‘fully appreciate’ complexity of protocolWed Sept 22 2021 - 18:15
Taoiseach not ruling out 100 per cent redress for mica homeownersMcGrath appeals to Opposition not to pass judgment before enhanced proposals issuedWed Sept 22 2021 - 15:06
Corporate tax: ‘Too many significant unknowns’ to strike a deal yet - DonohoeState would not have certainty on future rate had it signed up to OECD deal, Donohoe saysWed Sept 22 2021 - 06:00
Biden hails ‘new era of relentless diplomacy’ in UN addressUS pledges to double funds to address climate crisis in developing nationsWed Sept 22 2021 - 00:08
Martin says he would give consideration to going to service in Armagh if invitedTaoiseach says he respects the President’s judgement, and that Higgins has given ‘a lot of time and energy to commemoration’Tue Sept 21 2021 - 21:36
Any change in corporate tax rate would only affect ‘very large companies’ – VaradkarTánaiste says Ireland’s 12.5% rate would remain for businesses with turnover less than €750mTue Sept 21 2021 - 20:13
Budget to help ‘most vulnerable’ with rising energy costs – TaoiseachMartin cites ‘challenges ahead’ with energy supplies but rules out banning new data centresTue Sept 21 2021 - 19:46
Taoiseach lays flowers on the names of Irish victims at 9/11 MemorialMicheál Martin visits site of attacks as part of trip to New York for United Nations meetingsTue Sept 21 2021 - 07:46
No guarantee Ireland will keep 12.5% corporate tax rate - TaoiseachMartin says he will not be making commitments ‘one way or the other’ to companiesTue Sept 21 2021 - 00:17
Ireland to US travel to resume in November for fully vaccinatedPassengers will have to show proof of vaccination and negative test from previous three daysMon Sept 20 2021 - 21:32
Zappone turns down invitation to appear before committee to discuss envoy roleTaoiseach says former minister is a ‘private citizen’ as he seeks to draw line under the matterMon Sept 20 2021 - 20:48
Taoiseach’s visit to New York to coincide with UN General Assembly meetingMartin to use Ireland’s presidency of Security Council to urge action to prevent conflicts linked to climate changeMon Sept 20 2021 - 01:00
Former watchdog expresses concern pensions have become ‘political football’Paul Kenny raises questions about Sinn Féin proposals for changing pensions regimeFri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00
Tank of diesel may cost €1.50 extra after carbon tax increase in budgetDepartment of Finance Tax Strategy Papers outline estimated increases to cost of fuelsThu Sept 16 2021 - 11:54
Sláintecare chiefs urged implementation of regional health structuresRegional structures ‘critical enabler’ of reforms, Magahy and Keane told DonnellyThu Sept 16 2021 - 01:00
HSE originally feared 40,000 could die from Covid-19, Dáil committee hearsMore than 350 surplus ventilators have been sent to five hospitals in IndiaThu Sept 16 2021 - 01:00
Marc MacSharry quits Fianna Fáil parliamentary partySligo-Leitrim TD votes no confidence in Simon Coveney and criticises how party is runWed Sept 15 2021 - 20:59
