Eviction ban: What measures are proposed to counter homelessness when moratorium ends?One change would see landlords selling up required to offer property to tenant firstTue Mar 07 2023 - 18:03
Ending eviction ban ‘completely wrong’, says Green Party’s Neasa HouriganHourigan sharply critical of party leader Eamon Ryan for agreeing to eviction decisionTue Mar 07 2023 - 17:47
Eviction ban will not be extended and will lapse at end of MarchMany renters will remain protected until June due to measures provided for in legislationMon Mar 06 2023 - 22:11
Reid warns against ‘revisionism’ in State’s review of its handling of Covid-19State’s response to pandemic under fresh scrutiny as Government prepares terms for its reviewFri Mar 03 2023 - 05:00
Niall Collins: Glaring unanswered question after planning statement leaves him in political danger zoneMinister of State fails to address key question in statement to DáilThu Mar 02 2023 - 20:21
Maternity services at Wexford General Hospital to resume on Friday morningOutpatients appointments scheduled for Monday also to go ahead but assessment of damage caused by fire continuesThu Mar 02 2023 - 20:17
State facing 121 compensation claims relating to nursing home care during Covid-19 pandemic State faced compensation claims of up to €5 billion by end of 2022, PAC hearsThu Mar 02 2023 - 17:12
Niall Collins ‘entirely satisfied’ planning application correctly handledLimerick TD addresses Dáil over allegations on The Ditch websiteThu Mar 02 2023 - 16:06
Wealthy will use ‘control over the media’ to turn population against left-wing government, says PBPParty wrote to Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, some independents with goal of opening conversation on formation of left-leaning government after next general electionThu Mar 02 2023 - 15:46
Social Democrats swiftly complete a no-drama leadership changeInside Politics: Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall enjoy a rare privilege in politics – stepping down at a time of their choosingThu Mar 02 2023 - 07:43
Niall Collins not expected to make Dáil statement on planning application until next weekJunior minister said to be taking time to review documents before making statementWed Mar 01 2023 - 13:39
‘Utopia doesn’t exist’ but Brexit deal is ‘near to it’ for business in Northern Ireland - Bertie AhernAmid speculation on his intentions former taoiseach also says questions on who will run for Áras in 2025 are ‘disrepectful’ of current President.Wed Mar 01 2023 - 11:14
Minister warns those cutting hedgerows and burning land out of season will be prosecutedSeasonal bans under Wildlife Act come into effect across Ireland on March 1st to coincide with birds’ nesting seasonWed Mar 01 2023 - 08:28
Bemusement among those opposed to Brexit as Sunak hails ‘prize’ for Northern Ireland in his deal with EUInside Politics: British prime minister said the North would be ‘the world’s most exciting economic zone’ with access to EU and UK marketsWed Mar 01 2023 - 07:52
Niall Collins to address ‘all circumstances’ surrounding planning application in DáilMinister of State has denied allegations made by online site The Ditch pertaining to applicationWed Mar 01 2023 - 05:00
Niall Collins to make Dáil statement on 2001 planning applicationDecision to address Dáil follows allegations on The Ditch website relating to Patrickswell houseTue Feb 28 2023 - 14:15
Former HSE boss Paul Reid to chair Citizens’ Assembly on DrugsForum examining changes to law to reduce harm from use of drugs in IrelandTue Feb 28 2023 - 10:31
Inside Politics: Now it is decision time for the DUP All eyes are on Jeffrey Donaldson’s party after UK and EU sign deal on Northern Ireland protocolTue Feb 28 2023 - 07:37
Proposal for new agency targeting domestic and sexual violence to come before CabinetMinister for Justice to bring general scheme, or heads, of the legislation for new agency to the meetingTue Feb 28 2023 - 00:01
Enda Kenny ‘well on the road to a full recovery’ following cancer operationFormer taoiseach underwent procedure to combat disease before Christmas but is now in ‘robust good health’Mon Feb 27 2023 - 18:50
Holly Cairns: Cork horticulturalist who quickly gained a national profile after election to the DáilCatalyst for 33-year-old’s entry into mainstream political life was the Eighth Amendment referendum in 2018Sun Feb 26 2023 - 18:59
Social Democrats leadership race: O’Callaghan has most public endorsements from councillors Duo have backing of at least two local representatives each, while Jennifer Whitmore has one endorsement so farFri Feb 24 2023 - 14:59
Holly Cairns front-runner for Social Democrats leadershipCork South-West TD ‘taking time’ to consider bid, while Cian O’Callaghan and Jennifer Whitmore have not ruled out runningThu Feb 23 2023 - 21:33
Improving tax treatment for landlords a ‘good idea’, Varadkar saysTaoiseach’s comments come as Government deliberates over whether to extend temporary ban of evictionsThu Feb 23 2023 - 14:46
Omagh shooting: Taoiseach ‘deeply shocked’ by attack on PSNI officerMinister for Justice condemns ‘brutal, horrific attack’ on off-duty PSNI officerThu Feb 23 2023 - 12:47
Opposition to extending eviction ban voiced at Fine Gael meetingTaoiseach sought views from TDs and Senators in his party over temporary eviction ban, which is due to expire at end of MarchWed Feb 22 2023 - 23:26
Social Democrats to hold leadership election as Murphy and Shortall step downHolly Cairns declines to comment on report she is expected to be the next leader unopposedWed Feb 22 2023 - 18:12
Social Democrats face decision on new leadership and possible new partnersParty enters uncharted territory as it faces decision over possible coalition partnersWed Feb 22 2023 - 14:37
Cost-of-living package: Civil society groups welcome it but say once-off measures not enoughBusiness bodies broadly positive about extra supports and extension of 9% VAT for bars, restaurants and hotelsTue Feb 21 2023 - 20:47
Mixed reaction to €1.3bn cost-of-living package Business groups give Government announcement a broad welcome but others saying once-off measures for struggling households do not go far enoughTue Feb 21 2023 - 20:21
Training to be provided by Irish soldiers to Ukrainian troops will be ‘non-lethal’ - TánaisteCabinet has discussed plans to deploy up to 30 Army personnel to the EU’s Military Assistance MissionTue Feb 21 2023 - 16:28
Cost-of-living package: €200 welfare bonus, €100 child benefit top-up and retention of 9% hospitality VATRange of new spending measures announced by Government including overhaul of support scheme for business’s energy billsTue Feb 21 2023 - 15:55
Cost-of-living package: €200 electricity credit ‘unlikely’ as Pinergy becomes first retailer to cut pricesCoalition leaders and Ministers set to finalise measures likely to amount to less than €1bnMon Feb 20 2023 - 08:14
All eyes will be on DUP’s verdict if a Brexit deal is struck this weekUnionist opinion on any agreement to resolve Protocol dispute, and the position of Tory Brexiteers, are potential stumbling blocks to success of expected dealMon Feb 20 2023 - 01:00
‘Huge gaps’ remain between EU and UK on protocol deal, DUP MP says‘Imposition of EU law on Northern Ireland’ remains ‘fundamental issue’ for DUP, says Sammy WilsonMon Feb 20 2023 - 00:01
AIB urged to explain 99 per cent debt write-down for DJ CareyMinisters and Opposition call on majority State-owned bank to be questioned on ‘jaw-dropping settlement’Sun Feb 19 2023 - 19:00
Planned changes on sentencing of children for serious crimes aimed at ‘maximising’ options available to judgesTserendorj murder sentencing has highlighted ‘yawning gap’ in legislationThu Feb 16 2023 - 15:29
Efforts to find accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers enter ‘extremely difficult phase’, PAC to hearAll accommodation capacity within the International Protection Accommodation Service system is being usedThu Feb 16 2023 - 05:00
Nicola Sturgeon stuns UK politics with surprise resignationScotland’s first minister is to step down as soon as a successor is chosenWed Feb 15 2023 - 20:54
Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scotland’s first minister after eight yearsSturgeon guided country through Covid-19 pandemic and led SNP to repeated election victories at UK, national and local levelWed Feb 15 2023 - 16:05
‘Nicola Sturgeon was a friend of Ireland’: Departing Scottish first minister praised by Irish politicians Scotland’s first minister makes surprise announcement that she will be stepping downWed Feb 15 2023 - 13:35
IRFU contacts Garda over sites selling Ireland vs England tickets for €889 to €3,119Ticket touting and practice of reselling tickets above face value was banned in 2021 with Sale of Tickets ActTue Feb 14 2023 - 19:46
Roads and bridges to be improved and strengthened under plans to spend €626 million in 2023Transport ministers Ryan and Chambers target funding at maintaining existing networkTue Feb 14 2023 - 12:25
Delayed proposals for inquiry into sex abuse at private schools going to Government ‘shortly’ Department of Education says it is not yet in a position to provide ‘definitive timeline’Tue Feb 14 2023 - 05:00
Cabinet to discuss plans to protect vulnerable witnesses in coercive control and stalking casesExpanded trial protections would prohibit those accused of coercive control from personally cross-examining victim or childTue Feb 14 2023 - 00:01
Denis Naughten announces he will not contest next general electionRoscommon TD was previously a Minister for CommunicationsMon Feb 13 2023 - 22:14
Dublin Airport to install more noise-measuring stations amid controversy over flight pathsCouncil meeting told residents are losing faith in its determination to enforce planning conditionsMon Feb 13 2023 - 21:00
Coalition warned not to fuel ‘anti-migrant narratives’ in statements on immigrationBodies representing refugees and immigrants warn Coalition against recent uses of languageMon Feb 13 2023 - 01:00
Why has Bertie Ahern suddenly rejoined Fianna Fáil, and why should we care?The former taoiseach is back in the headlines as we approach the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Belfast Agreement, and he might have big plansSat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00
'I'm an ordinary member' - Bertie Ahern speaks at FF event in DublinBertie Ahern addresses media at a Fianna Fáil event in Dublin on Thursday. Video: Cormac McQuinnThu Feb 09 2023 - 22:18
