Bill to ban foxhunting in Ireland causes discontent in Dáil
The People Before Profit Bill benefitted from the support of demonstrators outside Leinster House
Minister insists no ‘free pass’ for builders who get planning permission extensions
James Browne says there is ‘use it or lose it’ element in proposals aimed at activating delayed developments
Cabinet approves move to draft an occupied territories Bill
Government plans fall short of ban first proposed by Independent senator Frances Black in 2018
Ireland’s housing perma-crisis returns to centre of political agenda
Opposition plans ‘Raise the Roof’ protest on housing amid new measures
Extensions to planning permissions for developments delayed by judicial reviews to be considered
Proposed measure is bid to activate developments such as large-scale apartment schemes which might otherwise go beyond their permission timeline
Newly released records show what Independent TDs backing the Government want for their constituencies
School projects and road improvements among issues raised with senior ministers
The battle of Browne vs Ó Snodaigh: Plans to mark Ireland’s Norman heritage sparks war of words
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: How a 14-year-old girl brought the plight of thousands of children to the political agenda
Drew Harris ‘deeply concerned’ over ‘erroneous’ Garda strip-search claims made in Dáil
Garda chief says women protesters arrested were treated ‘with respect at all times’ in letter to Ceann Comhairle
Israeli military fires shots at delegation that included Irish diplomats
Irish Government demands accountability as representative in Palestine Feilim McLaughlin and deputy Sorcha Lowry among those under attack in Jenin
Fianna Fáil accused of ‘offensive’ plan to celebrate William the Conqueror
Sinn Féin makes claim as it criticises plan for Ireland to take part in '2027 The Year of the Normans – People of Europe’ initiative
Government wants progress on scrapping triple lock before Dáil break
Pre-legislative scrutiny of changes for deploying troops overseas could be finished by summer recess
Taoiseach tells Apple chief Ireland will cut ‘regulatory burden’ facing businesses
iPhone maker, which has European HQ in Cork, previously warned of ‘aggressive competition’ from countries trying to lure multinationals
Lack of interest among reasons people did not vote in general election
Survey suggests high level of public trust in Ireland’s elections
HSE says ‘hyperinflation’ among factors behind building projects’ €26m price rise
‘Good value for money’ achieved for new hospital wing, says Mater
Irish SME debt jumps to an average €444,000 last year
Debt levels among small and medium businesses rose from €369,000 in 2023, Department of Finance report shows