Taoiseach runs shy of confirming St Brigid’s Day as new bank holiday‘It remains to be seen how Government will decide ultimately on that matter,’ says MartinSun Oct 31 2021 - 17:01
Minister flags ‘concerning’ rise in bovine tuberculosisElimination of disease stalls as farmers report cases for the first time in 30 yearsSun Oct 31 2021 - 16:34
Cop26: World leaders facing issue of ‘matching rhetoric with action’ – TaoiseachMartin to deliver national statement to summit on how Ireland is tackling climate crisisSun Oct 31 2021 - 14:10
Government indecision will impact climate change action, Seanad hearsFF Senator ‘frustrated’ at inability of ‘all arms of State’ to decide on infrastructureThu Oct 21 2021 - 21:31
Eamon Ryan says his department will cover legal costs of R116 crash familiesMinister for Transport says he regrets implication that review costs may not be coveredThu Oct 21 2021 - 19:40
‘Unacceptably high number’ of venues not enforcing Covid certs, says DonnellyCompliance by hospitality sector key for restrictions to be avoided, says TaoiseachThu Oct 21 2021 - 17:35
Use of fireworks close to children’s hospital criticised by TDBurning on rubbish and danger of bonfires also highlighted in run up to Hallowe’enThu Oct 21 2021 - 16:22
Minister confirms protected disclosures made over cancellation of 999 callsHeather Humphreys tells TD officials will provide her with informationThu Oct 21 2021 - 12:32
Seanad hears Ireland being used to smuggle puppies into BritainGangs making millions of euro due to ‘lack of enforcement’ regarding animal welfare lawsWed Oct 20 2021 - 22:14
Concerns raised ‘at global level’ over comments about Israel in Dáil, says MinisterTDs warned that ‘mixing anti-Semitism with day-to-day politics is dangerous’Wed Oct 20 2021 - 20:44
Coalition ‘hears message’ of children ’s mica protest outside DáilTaoiseach says issue of crumbling homes will be addressed ‘in very comprehensive way’Wed Oct 20 2021 - 20:27
TD calls for ‘time-limited amnesty’ for young people recruited as ‘money mules’Marian Harkin says Government could offer amnesty for those caught up in ‘exploitation’Wed Oct 20 2021 - 11:57
Two Bills in contention on ‘safe access’ for women seeking abortion servicesSF introduces legislation as Senator highlights efforts to ‘intimidate and cause upset’Tue Oct 19 2021 - 21:56
Taoiseach describes killing of David Amess as ‘attack on democracy’TDs observe a minute’s silence in Dáil in tribute to murdered MPTue Oct 19 2021 - 19:45
Restrictions changes bring more ‘confusion and chaos’, says MurphyMartin defends anomalies between sectors as TD criticises lack of planning for nightclubsTue Oct 19 2021 - 15:51
Five families moved from council flat complex to hotel due to flooding, says TDApartments built 12 years ago among number of blocks in ‘shocking condition’Fri Oct 15 2021 - 22:04
No legal action could be taken against bogus charity, says TD‘I can’t understand why the Garda or the regulator can’t act,’ says Paul DonnellyFri Oct 15 2021 - 20:11
Case of woman who spent labour in car park to be with husband raised in SeanadSenator cites case to highlight ‘discrimination’ against partners in maternity unitsThu Oct 14 2021 - 21:40
All indicators pointing towards deteriorating Covid trajectory, says Deputy CMOContinued doubt over next phase of reopening on October 22nd due to high case numbersThu Oct 14 2021 - 15:23
Ó Broin accuses Tánaiste of being ‘directly responsible’ for housing crisisVaradkar hits out at ‘classic Sinn Féin tactics’, ‘kind of populism that has destroyed politics’Thu Oct 14 2021 - 13:49
Three ‘emperors’ of Coalition ‘have no clothes’ – Mary Lou McDonaldSF leader says budget gives ‘no answers to big questions in housing, health, cost of living’Wed Oct 13 2021 - 21:06
Cap on rent increases to be introduced within weeks, Taoiseach saysSinn Féin renews call for three year freeze for 750,000 tenants in rental accommodationWed Oct 13 2021 - 17:02
Scoliosis surgery for boy (10) waiting four years ‘must happen’ – TaoiseachAdam Terry was first diagnosed with spinal issues when he was 18-months-oldWed Oct 13 2021 - 15:31
Owen Keegan comments on student accommodation ‘reprehensible’, Harris saysDublin council chief said he was surprised students’ union had not entered property marketWed Oct 13 2021 - 12:53
Budget 2022: A bigger spending package would have been ‘too risky’, Donohoe saysRamped-up spending to cover social welfare, housing, health, education and easing tax burdenWed Oct 13 2021 - 04:28
First Budget 2022 vote brings 50c rise in price of packet of cigarettesCovid restrictions ‘possibly’ helped increase in tobacco tax revenue by €70 millionTue Oct 12 2021 - 22:38
Tax move decried as ‘shameful to legacy of our 1916 leaders’ by Independent TDMove on corporate tax ‘appeased our EU masters’, and is ‘just the beginning’, says NolanTue Oct 12 2021 - 20:52
Budget increase in carbon taxes a ‘con job’, says Sinn FéinBudget 2022: Opposition parties accuse Government of being ‘out of touch’ and ‘directionless’Tue Oct 12 2021 - 20:38
‘Truly exciting times ahead’ for Ireland, ‘optimist’ Donohoe saysBudget 2022: State will be there for people ‘when they most need it’, McGrath saysTue Oct 12 2021 - 17:25
Almost 20,000 on pandemic payment called to welfare offices to sign onClose to a tenth of claims ineligible for Covid-19 benefit, review findsMon Oct 11 2021 - 01:00
Reform of Irish Water treatment plants to follow unsafe dischargesReport states two incidents ‘highlight inadequacies in operational management’Sun Oct 10 2021 - 19:55
HSE and private hospitals in talks over tackling 900,000 waiting listNearly 70 per cent of Covid patients in ICU not vaccinated, says HSE chief Paul ReidSun Oct 10 2021 - 16:22
Media organisations banning journalists will be in breach of licence – SF BillBill came about after Communicorp banned Irish Times and Currency journalistsThu Oct 07 2021 - 20:54
Tánaiste says student grant fund to be reviewed in budgetThousands of students surviving on rations of dry toast, cereal and coffee, Dáil toldThu Oct 07 2021 - 20:48
Ireland’s corporate tax rate set to rise to 15%, as part of global dealFirms making less than €750m a year will be taxed at previous rate of 12.5%Thu Oct 07 2021 - 19:15
No country will be able to undercut Ireland with global 15% tax rate – VaradkarIreland has ‘received assurances’ it can still charge SMEs 12.5% if earning under €750mThu Oct 07 2021 - 16:29
TDs urged not to turn Dáil into ‘Ballymagash’ in row over photos taken in chamberFG TD Paul Kehoe accuses SF TD Thomas Gould, PBP TD Bríd Smith of taking photos in HouseWed Oct 06 2021 - 22:37
Bill to impose blanket ban on use of credit cards to gamble introduced in DáilFailure to comply with Bill would result in companies concerned losing their licencesWed Oct 06 2021 - 22:09
TDs join women protesting against maternity restrictionsBill to ensure partners can attend for appointments, childbirth, introduced in DáilWed Oct 06 2021 - 19:25
Attorney General’s involvement in appointment of judges raised in DáilQuestioning by TD Marc MacSharry comes after criticism of role in private litigationWed Oct 06 2021 - 17:18
Mica: Minister says 100% redress still on table as he pledges no delay on issueDarragh O’Brien will pursue those responsible for problems and is considering a construction levyWed Oct 06 2021 - 13:25
Maternity leave pairing arrangement agreed between SenatorsLorraine Clifford-Lee, Eileen Flynn agreement follows Helen McEntee’s Dáil leave dealTue Oct 05 2021 - 23:02
Legislation allowing for indoor hospitality restrictions to be retained as ‘safety net’State on course to remove curbs on October 22nd but framework to remain for winterTue Oct 05 2021 - 21:13
Coveney says no decision made on corporation tax rate, despite French minister’s commentsBruno Le Maire said Ireland had changed position on moving from 12.5% rateTue Oct 05 2021 - 20:01
Attorney General’s ‘quite incredible situation’ criticised in DáilMinister says Paul Gallagher’s private litigation work ceased on September 25thTue Oct 05 2021 - 19:55
Mica scheme ‘unlikely’ to be brought to Government before budget – CoveneyMica scheme to be ‘one of the largest support packages ever announced’Tue Oct 05 2021 - 19:31
Coveney affirms commitment to Cork/Limerick motorwayDáil told Ireland only EU country without a motorway between second and third cityTue Oct 05 2021 - 15:54
TD with MS ‘raring to go’ after debilitating dose of Covid-19Mark Ward went from needing a walking stick to running a marathon in DublinFri Oct 01 2021 - 12:23
Claims of Attorney General conflict of interest rejected by GovernmentLeaders sharply criticised for allowing Paul Gallagher to represent former INM directorsFri Oct 01 2021 - 01:00
Three reviews under way into Cork hospital’s disposal of babies’ organsDonnelly says he learned of ‘unacceptable’ disposal of body parts via RTÉ broadcastThu Sept 30 2021 - 22:25
