Mediation fails in refugee accommodation contracts dispute
Company says it spent €6 million on refurbishment work
Government
Fuel costs support will be temporary and quickly withdrawn, Minister says
Jack Chambers warns Middle East conflict could have ‘biggest impact on the global economy for decades’
Double fuel allowance, an excise duty cut and a haulier rebate to ease energy costs
Government ‘cannot shield people from the full impact of the war’, Coalition source says
Too much rhetoric, not enough evidence, in Irish Times housing article
Critique without a measurable alternative adds little to policy debate
S&P upgrades Ireland to within one notch of triple-A for first time since 2009
First upgrade of Ireland’s rating from S&P since May 2023 means agency now has highest rating on Ireland of any leading credit agencies
Children and young people face a ‘truly toxic online landscape’, doctors warn
Irish Medical Organisation calls on Government to use its upcoming EU presidency to educate people on risks of social media
Disabilities and the Government
It appears our desperate calls for help were not deemed desperate enough even though we are one of the main groups in Irish society most at risk from poverty
Government finalising ‘appropriate intervention’ in response to rising fuel and oil costs
Tánaiste Simon Harris told the Dáil it would be agreed at the next Cabinet meeting, likely on Tuesday
Government was advised that rent reforms carried ‘significant’ risk of evictions
Housing Department’s analysis of new regulations conceded they would cause average rents to ‘increase in the short term’
Trump’s envoy warned Ireland was losing US business, records show
Taoiseach rules out any Irish involvement in Iran conflict as he prepares to meet US president on Tuesday
Government has not published risk assessment since 2024 despite rising global tensions
Most recent risk assessment was published in September 2024 ‘and remains valid today’, says Taoiseach
Government preparing cost-of-living interventions to meet Middle East fallout
Simon Harris underscores support for hospitality VAT cut following comments from Fianna Fáil’s Niall Collins
Government has ‘no immediate concerns’ about disruption to oil supplies
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae calls for measures to reduce fuel prices
China and the Oireachtas
Like us in Ireland, Taiwan is entitled to cherish its independence, its democracy and its economic prosperity, writes Fine Gael TD Barry Ward
China and the Oireachtas
Like us in Ireland, Taiwan is entitled to cherish its independence, its democracy and its economic prosperity, writes Fine Gael TD Barry Ward
New legal powers will allow Naval Service to board vessels, including Russia’s shadow fleet
Existing laws will be updated to give the service ‘clearly defined statutory powers at sea to counter threats in our maritime domain’
That visit to the White House
Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s St Patrick’s Day visit to Washington comes at a time when few leaders are standing up to Donald Trump over Iran war
Fuel prices top €2 a litre as annual extra cost to households from war could hit €1,000
Irish consumers could face hikes in domestic energy, food and mortgages if conflict drags on
An Taisce seeks judicial review of nitrates action programme
Water protection plan has repeatedly failed to safeguard waterways from farm pollution, group says
Power to set foreign policy does not lie with President Connolly, says Government
Statement likely intended as riposte to President’s condemnation of ‘violations of international law’ in Gulf
Iran chooses a new leader, fatalities on Ireland’s roads and the cost of Storm Chandra
Early Edition Podcast
Wicklow greenway still at design, environmental stage nine years after first proposed
Minister acknowledges 35km route from Arklow to Shillelagh ‘might be unique’ in having general public support
‘Ireland has to box clever’: Inside the Government’s response to the war in the Middle East
With Irish citizens stranded, skyrocketing energy bills and an upcoming St Patrick’s day one-to-one with Trump, the Coalition has much to deal with
How Phil Hogan laid the groundwork for a possible comeback
Former minister and European commissioner nominated by Government following independent selection process
Housing policy questioned as homelessness rises again
Letter writer questions how a wealthy Ireland still struggles to house its citizens
Trump demands a say on Iran’s next leader as Middle East war spirals
Iran’s regime shows scant signs of losing grip on power as it continues to fire at Israel and Gulf states
Pressure on Government to say attack by US and Israel on Iran is a breach of international law
Helen McEntee highlights military action has no UN mandate but stops short of saying this breaches international law
Teacher suffered five broken teeth trying to keep child safe in classroom that was refused extra SNA
National Council for Special Education apologises for ‘any and all upset and uncertainty’ caused by review of SNA allocations
‘Boarded out’ children could be included in mother and baby home scheme because ‘so poorly subscribed’
Special advocate for survivors of institutional abuse says ‘logical’ to include them with less than 10 per cent of redress funds spent
Bray cliff walk an example of accelerating pace of coastal erosion
It will not be possible to save all coastal amenities from the ravages of climate change-induced erosion
Does the Green Party have a future? Members say climate has slipped down political agenda
Roderic O’Gorman believes the Greens can return to government or influence it as soon as 2029
Dáil sounded like a Formula 1 grand prix this week but was really a slow bicycle race
Inside Politics: Changes to rent regulations prompt high-decibel bad-tempered exchanges
Minister for Housing expects rents to fall after recent reform of rules
James Browne said driving supply is ‘only way’ to make renting more affordable
Minister questions why 11 Sinn Féin TDs had to speak on a single amendment to International Protection Bill
Dáil passes legislation by 74 to 65 votes and Bill now goes to Seanad
Special-needs assistants protest outside Leinster House demanding ‘job security’
Government got review of SNA allocation at schools ‘wrong’, Simon Harris says
O’Callaghan considering appeal of damages awards to asylum seekers left homeless on arrival
Minister for Justice says he will examine Judge Cian Ferriter’s ruling closely before deciding on appeal
First chair of modern Irish history at Cambridge University is announced
Government’s funding of modern Irish history chair at Cambridge a signal of belief in importance of independent scholarship, Micheál Martin says
Ireland’s time in EU hot seat has potential for plenty of awkward moments
Government approach to tricky debates around defence, Big Tech and US relations will be closely watched during EU presidency
Treating housing crisis as an emergency
The State must take direct responsibility for building, co-ordinating and delivering homes
Housing as investment has priced out ordinary workers
Government design, not market forces alone, has shaped today’s housing crisis
Irish Government hopes to use EU presidency to repair transatlantic relations, leak shows
Confidential draft of Government’s plans for presidency role includes commitment to boost EU-Nato co-operation
‘Dream on’: Moore Street trader not expecting completion of long-mooted 1916 centre soon
Minister for Housing James Browne announces opening of tender process but says it is ‘very difficult’ to provide a completion date
Fair Deal review: Aislín McGuckin holds nothing back as a pantomime monster for the ages
Una McKevitt’s play turns into a riotous black farce. It’s a tonal shift that pays off
New digital and AI strategy to confirm plans for under-16s social media ban
‘Digital wallet’ for age verification to be trialled as online safety becomes priority for EU presidency
Experts express ‘extreme concern’ over delay to climate action plan
Minister says plan is coming, but academics say there is no justification for holdup
‘Getting things done’ is good, but not at the expense of the planet
We do not have to choose between keeping the lights on and protecting the planet
Push to close nicotine loopholes at EU level, WHO chief tells McNeill
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of ‘strong opposition’ from industry over vapes and pouches
Minister disagrees with Taoiseach over football matches against Israel
Independent Minister of State Marian Harkin says she is ‘at odds on a personal view’
Forty-five years after Stardust fire, family and emergency services attend memorial
Separate protest takes place over perceived lack of action on coroner’s ‘unlawful killings’ verdict
Government open to banning vapes in cars with children, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says he is worried vapes came to market ‘without any proper health assessment’
Who’s the president of Europe? Sinn Féin TD can’t seem to grasp the EU presidency concept
Cathy Bennett rendered the Oireachtas foreign affairs committee speechless with her knowledge of Europe
Planned location of National Children’s Science Centre ‘doesn’t make any sense’ says Explorium boss
Planned location of National Children’s Science Centre ‘doesn’t make any sense’ says Explorium boss
Ireland may miss chance to lead AI ‘revolution’, Microsoft tells Government
Tech giant warned in a 36-page paper that there must be accelerated action on power, connectivity and skills
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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