Migration pact a ‘united effort of Europe’ and ‘essential’ for Ireland, says Taoiseach Tánaiste hits out at ‘little Englander’ mentality of those aspiring to ‘some mythical purity’ in IrelandTue Jun 18 2024 - 19:54
Nine counties have no refuge for women, children suffering domestic violence - SF leaderTaoiseach says domestic abuse has become ‘absolute priority’ since Minister for Justice Helen McEntee addressed issueTue Jun 18 2024 - 18:10
Minister for Education urged to save music school in BlackrockNewpark Academy of Music ceased trading in May without noticeThu Jun 13 2024 - 19:19
Department of Agriculture investigation to examine the supply of horses for slaughterRTÉ Investigates programme into the Irish equine industry is raised in the DáilThu Jun 13 2024 - 13:47
World may have no more than six years to act on climate change, says Mary RobinsonFormer president Mary Robinson warns of climate change ‘tipping point’ that will make world unlivable for future generationsWed Jun 12 2024 - 21:51
Anti-immigrant campaigner is final councillor elected after five-day countTom McDonnell is a joint founder of Éire Saor in Newbridge, Co KildareWed Jun 12 2024 - 21:16
Minister hits out at Mattie McGrath’s ‘anti-science world view’ as TD claims EPA issues ‘fake news’Malcolm Noonan calls on Independent Tipperary TD to withdraw ‘absolutely disgraceful’ comments about Environmental Protection AgencyWed Jun 12 2024 - 21:14
Government ‘absolutely committed’ to pursuing redevelopment of Casement Park for Euro 2028Taoiseach says it’s up to GAA and Northern Ireland Executive to confirm overall funding approachWed Jun 12 2024 - 20:02
Cross-breed XL bully dogs to be banned under new plans following increase in attacks‘I can’t ignore the facts’, says Heather Humphreys, in wake of fatal mauling of Nicole Morey in LimerickTue Jun 11 2024 - 18:54
General election will be held ‘in due course’, Taoiseach tells DáilPeople Before Profit’s Paul Murphy accuses Government of using immigration in local elections to hide ‘failures’Tue Jun 11 2024 - 16:45
Proportional representation: How Ireland’s voting system worksLower preferences only come into play when higher ones are elected or eliminatedMon Jun 10 2024 - 08:00
‘Bill and Hillary’ of local Irish politics seek election in Dún Laoghaire-RathdownWith two politicians in the house, the Moylans must co-ordinate their canvassing schedules to balance work and family dutiesWed Jun 05 2024 - 17:00
Newpark Academy of Music closure: Department accused of taking ‘pass the buck’ view Richard Boyd Barrett appeals for Minister to urgently intervene, citing Government pledge to give access to music to all young people and studentsThu May 30 2024 - 19:45
Pay-linked maternity benefit ‘next logical step’, says Minister, but Dáil hears welfare Bill ignores women‘Landmark reform’ legislation to link unemployment benefit to pay is introducedThu May 30 2024 - 19:36
Children’s hospital contractor delaying project, claims TánaisteMicheál Martin says Government will not ‘roll over’ and warns SF not to be ‘pawn’ in contractor’s gameThu May 30 2024 - 13:45
‘Highly ironic’ severest critics of Israeli violence have ‘no problem’ with IRA, says FF SenatorNed O’Sullivan says if people ‘condemn what’s happening in Gaza’ they cannot embrace ‘the people who murdered’ Det Garda Jerry O’SullivanThu May 30 2024 - 08:04
Minister pledges ‘legal mechanisms’ within six months to allow random weapons checks on aircraftEamon Ryan says it is ‘possible, timely and appropriate’ to develop rules to allow searches in ‘an appropriate manner that does not weaken or damage our diplomatic relations’Wed May 29 2024 - 20:26
Proposed August petrol and diesel price hikes may not go ahead, Taoiseach indicatesCarbon tax increase due in October is expected to go ahead as part of climate change commitmentsWed May 29 2024 - 18:45
‘Puppets of Putin’: Dáil suspended amid heated row over junior minister’s commentsSeán Fleming subsequently withdrew remark in case anyone ‘felt the comments were directed at them’Wed May 29 2024 - 13:19
Recognition of Palestine ‘act of powerful political and symbolic value’, says TaoiseachDáil briefly suspended as protesters shout ‘sanctions now’ during debate on formal recognition of the state of PalestineTue May 28 2024 - 19:44
Fine Gael begins disciplinary process against candidate who received money for withdrawing planning objectionMarian Dwyer-Agrios received cash and work valued at €30,000 from developer in 2019Tue May 28 2024 - 18:48
Government’s 10% stamp duty on bulk house purchases failing to stop ‘emboldened’ vulture funds, SF claimsTaoiseach says ‘further measures’ being planned to prevent multiple unit salesTue May 28 2024 - 16:39
‘Intimidatory’ protesters over immigration include ex-campaigners on Covid, Seanad toldProposed law to protect public representatives’ homes from demonstrations to be considered by Oireachtas committeeThu May 23 2024 - 20:27
TD condemns racial abuse of election candidates Fergus O’Dowd highlights case of party colleague whose posters he claims were defaced by the Irish Freedom PartyThu May 23 2024 - 19:50
Violent, drug-fuelled brawls in ‘broad daylight’ leave people afraid to walk streets, Dáil hearsVerona Murphy hits out at lack of community policing units as narcotics as readily available as ‘getting a bag of sweets’Thu May 23 2024 - 14:16
Resurgence in ‘barbaric’ practice of cockfighting, Seanad hears Animal breeders, Defence Forces personnel and foreign government official based in Ireland involved, claims Labour SenatorWed May 22 2024 - 21:18
Taoiseach condemns ‘idiotic’ attack on Tallaght building earmarked for asylum seekersHarris describes attack as ‘idiotic and disgusting act of criminality’Wed May 22 2024 - 19:32
Taoiseach claims Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald would win gold medal if ‘verbosity was Olympic sport’McDonald says €10 billion given to private landlords since Fine Gael entered Government in 2011Wed May 22 2024 - 16:46
Minister apologises for HSE’s failure to talk to family of ward of court sent to UK Fine Gael Senator questions health service structures that allows ‘no oversight, feedback or care plan’Wed May 22 2024 - 14:01
No attempt to delay publication of ‘damning’ housing report, says TaoiseachAsked in Dáil by Ivana Bacik if release was ‘delayed because of the elections next month’, Harris replied it would be published this weekTue May 21 2024 - 20:06
Taoiseach defends attendance of Israeli ambassador at famine commemorationHarris says ‘we maintain diplomatic links with countries even if we abhor their actions’ and reiterates intention to recognise Palestinian stateTue May 21 2024 - 19:33
Tánaiste would be ‘surprised’ if St John’s Ambulance reforms not being ‘followed through’TDs raise concerns of survivors of sexual abuse that recommendations published more than a year ago have not yet been implementedThu May 16 2024 - 17:10
Government will undermine UN, further endanger Irish troops by changing ‘triple lock’, Dáil toldTánaiste and Independent TD accuse each other of being ‘deluded’ in row over military neutralityThu May 16 2024 - 14:58
Tánaiste claims Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty is ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ character in Dáil housing rowCeann Comhairle accuses Donegal TD of being an ‘arch strategist of interruption and heckling’Thu May 16 2024 - 14:40
State must learn lessons of ‘boom-bust approach’ to public investment, McGrath tells DáilDáil passes legislation to create two new funds to deal with future spending pressures and potential economic shocksThu May 16 2024 - 12:06
St John Ambulance child abuse survivors claim charity has failed to implement reformsSeanad is told reforms recommended 18 months ago including overhaul of St John Ambulance hierarchical structure still not in placeWed May 15 2024 - 20:58
Gambling Bill has ‘no integrity’ as it fails to deal with ‘National Lottery and EuroMillions’, Seanad hearsFianna Fáil Senator warns of ‘unintended consequences’ for broadcasters in light of ‘gambling advertising watershed’ between 5.30pm and 9pmWed May 15 2024 - 17:47
Dáil passes motion for fourth time seeking British files on Dublin-Monaghan bombingsTánaiste acknowledges ‘truly shocking’ lack of response from successive Irish governments until the 1990sTue May 14 2024 - 21:27
Social housing lease deals making ‘bumper profits for property funds’, Dáil toldTaoiseach rejects Sinn Féin’s claim of ‘expensive U-turn’ on phasing out of long-term leasesTue May 14 2024 - 19:10
All supports for refugees and asylum seekers to be reviewed, Taoiseach saysHarris says ‘many, many, many’ people who have been through immigration system still live in ‘free State accommodation without making a contribution’Tue May 14 2024 - 18:50
Ireland has second highest number of nurses after Finland, Tánaiste says Martin dismisses ‘so-called recruitment embargo’, says needs to be a focus on ‘deployment and outcomes’Thu May 09 2024 - 18:54
Days of asylum seekers living in encampments on Dublin streets for weeks are over, says HarrisSocial Democrats TD tells Dáil tents appearing in Ringsend and East Wall just hours after Grand Canal stretch clearedThu May 09 2024 - 18:48
Government stops short of confirming May 21st as date for Irish recognition of Palestinian stateTaoiseach Simon Harris is due to speak to other European leaders as ‘getting as many states on board is important for the Palestinians, in terms of impact’Thu May 09 2024 - 16:00
Election poster cable ties ‘a torture’ for Tidy Towns groups, Dáil hearsHeather Humphreys says competition judges advised not to let posters impact scores once time limits to remove them are adhered toThu May 09 2024 - 11:42
Housing ‘biggest issue by far’ in local elections as affordability ‘torn to shreds’ by Fine Gael, says SF leaderTaoiseach accuses Mary Lou McDonald of ‘offering no solutions’ and failing to introduce an alternative housing policyWed May 08 2024 - 21:07
Scammed overseas student sent from UK to ‘job’ at International Protection Office, Dáil hearsMan had legitimate visa for UK but agency charged him £1,500 and took his passport after falsely offering full employment permission in IrelandWed May 08 2024 - 17:18
Asylum seekers transferred out of Citywest and Crooksling ahead of expected Grand Canal clearanceMen received transfer letters but no indication of where they will be sent on Wednesday and ThursdayWed May 08 2024 - 16:49
Senior HSE cybersecurity roles still not filled three years after major ransomware attackSome computer devices still using outdated, vulnerable Windows 7 systemWed May 08 2024 - 15:03
Sipo more a ‘lapdog’ than watchdog due to lack of powers given by Government, Dáil toldSocial Democrats TD Róisín Shortall says ‘not a hope in hell’ of reform Bill being passed before general electionThu May 02 2024 - 21:59
Woman who waited 12 hours for emergency surgery described Galway hospital as ‘warzone’Tánaiste says he is ‘mystified’ at recruitment embargo as 28,000 people have been brought in to health service since 2020Thu May 02 2024 - 21:37
