‘We do not need to go down this road’: Taoiseach disappointed by Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs on EU from June 1stUS negotiators to tell Brussels they expect unilateral concessionsFri May 23 2025 - 15:30
Lord Mayor and Minister for Housing disagree over future funding for scheme to prevent homelessnessMeeting took place after three attempts by Emma Blain to set appointment upWed May 21 2025 - 19:13
Councils warn building 12,000 social homes a year not feasible without urgent support Association of local authority management says more staffing, better processes and more access to land needed if Government targets are to be metWed May 21 2025 - 14:42
Home completions must ‘accelerate significantly’ if housing targets are to be met, department warnsSlight rise in homes finished in first three months of year compared to 2024, but annual figures show 4.2% fallTue May 20 2025 - 15:21
‘Lowballing’ for big public projects to be tackled by new Dáil infrastructure committeeSeán Fleming says practice undermines public confidence, as actual cost of projects is a multiple of estimateMon May 19 2025 - 20:16
WHO’s treatment of Dr Mike Ryan proves to be a shocking case studyDáil furore over unnecessary hip surgeries and Social Democrats on manoeuvres among other stories of the weekFri May 16 2025 - 14:22
Practicality rather than divisions behind front-bench reshuffle, Social Democrats saySinéad Gibney and Patricia Stephenson moved into new positions to align their briefs with Oireachtas committees they will serve onThu May 15 2025 - 17:04
US tariff escalation on EU pharma imports during talks would show ‘extraordinarily bad faith’ - HarrisTánaiste Simon Harris in Brussels for trade meeting to discuss €95bn of countermeasures Thu May 15 2025 - 13:06
US tariffs could jeopardise planned tax cuts in budget, warns Minister Budget 2026 set to be ‘very different’ from predecessors, says Neale Richmond Wed May 14 2025 - 01:00
Minister for Housing reverses decision not to meet Dublin Lord MayorEmma Blain wrote to James Browne three times seeking meeting about tenant-in-situ scheme Tue May 13 2025 - 23:49
Government to examine Metrolink cost estimates after project director predicts big overrunDr Sean Sweeney says project might not be completed by 2035 deadline Sun May 11 2025 - 17:59
‘Bob’ emerges from Vatican conclave while TDs join shorts protestYour essential end-of-week politics catch upFri May 09 2025 - 18:18
President Michael D Higgins leads tribute to 1916 leaders at annual State CommemorationThe President was joined by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris at the Arbour Hill commemorationWed May 07 2025 - 14:06
Ireland among six countries expressing ‘grave concern’ over Israeli plans to occupy GazaLetter signed by the foreign ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and SpainWed May 07 2025 - 12:42
The cost for Ireland of Trump’s tariffs Department of Finance report to EU Commission lays bare the impact of tariffs for Ireland’s economyWed May 07 2025 - 12:36
Sinn Féin accuses Government of misleading public over ‘additional’ Uisce Éireann funding€1bn allocation did not provide any further funding, utility‘s chair told former minister Tue May 06 2025 - 21:31
Ireland to follow new UK law with ban on face coverings at protests WHO’s Mike Ryan describes Israel’s continuous onslaught of Gaza as an ‘abomination’ Tue May 06 2025 - 09:48
Government has downgraded climate as priority, says Green Party leaderRoderic O’Gorman says the Coalition has regressed to the old ways and is afraid to make the hard decisionsMon May 05 2025 - 06:00
Just over 200 Garda CCTV cameras in operation in Dublin There has been some criticism that the number of cameras is very low compared to other citiesSun May 04 2025 - 17:12
Housing tsar row brings a strike-out before the first innings Your essential end-of-week politics catch upFri May 02 2025 - 12:49
Brendan McDonagh withdraws from consideration for housing ‘tsar’ role after Fine Gael blocks appointmentTánaiste Simon Harris told Minister for Housing James Browne his party had been ‘out of the loop’Thu May 01 2025 - 18:25
University fees unlikely to rise but global economic uncertainty always a risk, says MinisterMinister for Higher Education James Lawless has signalled there will be no once-off subvention to lower registration fees in the coming yearThu May 01 2025 - 16:18
Housing ‘tsar’ salary might be lower than €430,000, say Government sourcesBrendan McDonagh might be paid less than he earns at Nama if appointed head of Housing Activation Office Thu May 01 2025 - 11:41
‘Your mind goes into a really scary place’: Kathleen Funchion on the sentencing of ex-partner under harassment lawConclusion of court process has lifted a ‘huge weight’, says Sinn Féin MEP Tue Apr 29 2025 - 19:00
International protection overhaul an ‘important step’ in wider reform, Minister saysProposal to reduce appeal time part of draft law to give effect to EU pactTue Apr 29 2025 - 17:49
New PAC chair says looking into Arts Council’s €6.7m abandoned IT system is priority Sinn Féin’s John Brady says Public Accounts Committee will examine many of the recent controversies surrounding spending by State bodies Tue Apr 29 2025 - 15:48
Asylum seekers to lose certain rights when appealing international protection refusal under new plansDraft legislation will lead to dramatic reforms of immigration lawTue Apr 29 2025 - 11:08
Taoiseach understands public concern over mooted €430,000 salary for ‘housing tsar’Plans for new Strategic Housing Activation Office as well as asylum system overhaul and military radar due before CabinetTue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
Facial recognition: Work on law to introduce technology ‘well advanced’, says MinisterLaw will allow only retrospective use initially, Minister for Justice saysFri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
More than €10m of Irish State funds invested in Israeli companies with links to occupied territories Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discloses that direct investment by the State in business with direct links to illegal settlements has fallen to €1.25 millionFri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
Tánaiste ‘very nervous’ about prospect of hotel bedroom taxSplit has emerged among Fine Gael representatives over support for mooted levyThu Apr 24 2025 - 20:28
Denis O’Brien paid €5.8 million for Moriarty Tribunal legal costsPayment from State Claims Agency believed to be largest ever for tribunal witnessThu Apr 24 2025 - 17:11
State missed its target for delivery of social homes in 2024 by almost 20%Shortfall of more than 2,300 homes on 12,930 goal, though affordable homes beat estimates in some measuresWed Apr 23 2025 - 13:31
Dublin would be region most affected by tariffs as 14% of its jobs are with foreign-owned companiesMinister for Enterprise Peter Burke says no region in Ireland would be left unaffected by tariff cuts Wed Apr 23 2025 - 06:00
Pope Francis ‘a voice for humanity and justice’, says President Higgins Late pontiff advocated on behalf of the poor, marginalised and those affected by war and conflict – Taoiseach Mon Apr 21 2025 - 20:00
Mary Hanafin ‘open to conversation’ with Fianna Fáil on presidential runFormer minister for education and Dún Laoghaire TD says the decision will ultimately be up to Taoiseach Micheál MartinMon Apr 21 2025 - 06:00
Agencies rush to seal deal for Leopardstown Racecourse site before new land tax falls dueCurrently vacant site could accommodate 1,000 social and affordable homes, State housing agency saysMon Apr 21 2025 - 06:00
Clash on hotel tax between Fine Gael Ministers and Dublin TDs and councillorsA number of politicians in the capital have gone public on their support for a hotel bed levy despite the strong opposition of two senior Fine Gael MinistersSun Apr 20 2025 - 20:04
Ireland has spent almost €600m on tribunals and investigations‘Far too long’ Farrelly Commission investigation of ‘Grace’ case highlights length and cost of public inquiriesFri Apr 18 2025 - 10:55
Sinn Féin health spokesman David Cullinane backtracks on comments welcoming UK ruling defining the term ‘woman’ Politician deletes social media post hailing landmark United Kingdom rulingThu Apr 17 2025 - 20:21
Jack Chambers says his views have ‘evolved’ after criticising housing objections similar to those he himself madeMinister criticised objections to developments that undermine ‘character’ – but once described a plan as ‘out of context’ in own submission Thu Apr 17 2025 - 18:03
Jack Chambers criticises people who object to housing on basis it affects their ‘area’s character’Minister outlines plan for taskforce to tackle ‘some of the slowest systems of delivery’ in worldWed Apr 16 2025 - 18:19
Tax discs to be abolished for Irish motorists as number plate technology takes overNew Bill will end a century of paper discs. Cabinet also approves publication of Climate Action Plan 2025, after hitting only two-thirds of targets in 2024Tue Apr 15 2025 - 19:44
Ireland’s main tariff response is ‘putting everything’ into EU-US deal, Minister saysPeter Burke outlined a 16-point plan to improve competitiveness including Ceta progressTue Apr 15 2025 - 19:09
Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffsCabinet will be asked to agree to faster ratification of controversial Ceta deal with Canada and a new competitiveness plan that will have implications for employee conditionsTue Apr 15 2025 - 06:00
Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on TuesdayDarragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550mTue Apr 15 2025 - 06:00
Long Covid sick pay scheme for healthcare staff to be wound down Minister for Health says 166 healthcare workers currently in receipt of special schemeMon Apr 14 2025 - 06:00
Imports of tariffed US products to Ireland fell 62% between 2018 and 2020The EU retaliated with tariffs on a range of US products when Trump introduced tariffs on steel and aluminium during his first term of office Sun Apr 13 2025 - 15:28
For Trump, everything is a victory - even a resounding defeatYour essential end-of-week politics catch up: Is Eoin Hayes a Social Democrats TD, or is he not?Fri Apr 11 2025 - 16:18
Asylum system overhaul: What is changing beyond all the talk of reform?Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has signalled a new Bill will be the most significant reform of the asylum system in the State’s historyFri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
