Helen McEnteeâs bad week compounded by a British snubMinister for Justice has not had the best seven days of her career, but thereâs better news for Ossian SmythTue Apr 30 2024 - 08:03
Emergency law set to be approved to transfer asylum applicants back to UKCabinet poised to back plan amid controversy over claim more than 80 per cent of people applying for asylum in Ireland are coming across the BorderTue Apr 30 2024 - 05:00
Does the data back up McEnteeâs claim that 80% of asylum applicants arrive from North?Analysis: Ratio of applicants presenting at International Protection Office in Dublin compared with those presenting at ports has risen to 10:1Tue Apr 30 2024 - 05:00
Taoiseach convenes private meeting about Mount Street âtented villageâMeeting involving Ministers, gardaĂ and Dublin City Council agreed on new search for State land to house estimated 200 asylum seekers living in tents in city centreFri Apr 26 2024 - 20:19
Taoiseach announces âŹ100m in funding to develop student accommodationThe funds will be used to part-finance three projects and 1,000 beds in UCD, DCU and Maynooth which will offer a proportion of beds at rents below market valueThu Apr 25 2024 - 18:53
New laws needed to deal with asylum seekers arriving into State from North, says TaoiseachSimon Harris defends Minister for Justice Helen McEnteeâs handling of issue amid sharp rise in applicationsThu Apr 25 2024 - 17:22
Some charity draws not exempt from TV gambling ad rules after amendment is defeatedMinister of State James Browne says most of Bill received strong cross-party support despite a tsunami of lobbying from gambling and horse industries.Wed Apr 24 2024 - 18:58
Government steps up crackdown on smoky fuels illegally imported from Northern IrelandIndustry believes a third of solid fuel on sale could be smuggled over border as smoky coal ban extends across StateTue Apr 23 2024 - 20:25
Migration system may be tightened over spike in international protection applicantsMore than 6,000 sought asylum in Ireland so far in 2024, a rise of almost 80% on last yearâs figureMon Apr 22 2024 - 06:00
Failings of original Stardust tribunal show need for reforms, TĂĄnaiste says âWeâve got to find better way to allow victims of tragedies to be prioritised of future inquiries,â says MicheĂĄl MartinSun Apr 21 2024 - 20:53
Brazilian Deliveroo rider who intervened in Parnell Street attack to stand for local electionsCaio Benicio had been working when he witnessed the attack on November 23rdSun Apr 21 2024 - 15:55
Stardust inquests: Taoiseach to meet families ahead of planned State apology in DĂĄilSimon Harris said he was keen speak to families of victims this weekend ahead of expected statement on TuesdayFri Apr 19 2024 - 21:00
âDisgracefulâ and âchillingâ protest outside Roderic OâGormanâs home condemnedA group of protesters attached banners to the railings outside Roderic OâGormanâs home, calling on him to âclose the bordersâFri Apr 19 2024 - 18:11
After years of being sidelined, ignored and neglected, the Stardust relatives finally get redemptionYour essential end-of-week politics catch up from Michael Collinsâs Trumpian bombast to Simon Harrisâs big promisesFri Apr 19 2024 - 16:07
Over 20,000 international protection applicants could apply for asylum in Ireland during 2024Figure for first three months of the year is 75 per cent higher than comparable figure for last yearThu Apr 18 2024 - 20:14
Official records show costs row over care referendum wordingDepartment of Children suggestion that State take âreasonable measuresâ to uphold rights of carers rejected by other departmentsWed Apr 17 2024 - 20:25
Intensive care hospital beds increased 30% in four years, report finds Relative lack of ICU beds in hospitals became an issue during the height of the Covid pandemicTue Apr 16 2024 - 06:00
Smart cameras at traffic lights and phone use detection technology part of new road safety strategyAdditional âŹ3m to be made available for Road Safety Authority under new initiative as 63 people killed so far in 2024Mon Apr 15 2024 - 22:18
Fianna FĂĄil ministers cast doubt on Harris promises on housing and taxMinister for Finance Michael McGrath promises âsubstantial income tax packageâ in Budget, but questions timeline of Taoiseach pledgesSat Apr 13 2024 - 16:09
Migrants should be deported for serious offences even if granted asylum, says Lisa ChambersDublin MEP Barry Andrews expects legal challenges to migrant pact agreed this week by European ParliamentSat Apr 13 2024 - 13:48
Europe has âabandoned Palestineâ across political spectrum, FF MEP saysFew countries have spoken out for Palestinian people, Billy Kelleher said, while action was needed before current tragediesSat Apr 13 2024 - 12:40
Fianna FĂĄil faithful gather to discuss matters from Palestine to potholes at ardfheisEuropean election candidates - including the âBilly Barry kidsâ - take coffee with supporters ahead of tough battleSat Apr 13 2024 - 10:27
Formal recognition of Palestine coming closer, Harris and Spanish PM sayTaoiseach says scenes of âhunger, thirst, mutilation, death of innocent children, women, men, the destruction of hospitals, schoolsâ must stopFri Apr 12 2024 - 21:18
Taoiseach âproudâ of decision to pass junior Gaeltacht ministry to Fianna FĂĄilâs Thomas ByrneHarris indicates Chief Whip could have taken responsibility but is set to be busy with new duties in the area of special educationFri Apr 12 2024 - 21:07
Micheål Martin repeats position Fianna Fåil will not go into Government with Sinn FéinTånaiste does not rule out possibility of working with party entirely but potential coalition would not be possible with current SF policiesFri Apr 12 2024 - 20:32
MicheĂĄl Martin is now arguably as dominant as Bertie Ahern was at partyâs helmDespite internal criticism of MicheĂĄl Martin over the years, the TĂĄnaiste now leads a more settled party.Fri Apr 12 2024 - 19:00
Mary Lou beats âas lĂĄthairâ Tiktok Taoiseach at his own gameYour essential end-of-week politics catch up from Ringerâs ghostly ministry to gaily-painted cupcakesFri Apr 12 2024 - 13:15
Ireland working with Spain and others to build support for recognition of PalestineSimon Harris says it is âhighly likelyâ more countries to follow Ireland and Spain in planning to recognise state of Palestine, with a âvery clear view emergingâ in Europe of the need for violence in Gaza to endFri Apr 12 2024 - 06:00
âHighly likelyâ more EU countries will recognise Palestine - HarrisTaoiseach says âclear viewâ emerging on need for end to violence in Gaza following meeting with Ursula von der LeyenThu Apr 11 2024 - 17:41
Planned asylum seeker system overhaul is a âgamechangerâ for Ireland, McEntee saysThe Minister for Justice said the new European Parliament approved policy would allow for faster processing of applicantsThu Apr 11 2024 - 15:23
Harris rejects Israeli criticism that he failed to mention hostages in DĂĄil speechTaoiseachâs spokesman said Ireland has repeatedly condemned Hamas attack on October 7thThu Apr 11 2024 - 12:52
Inside Politics: An âas lĂĄthairâ Taoiseach, âno focal at allâ Fine Gael Ministers, and a âghostâ portfolioA no-show by Harris in the DĂĄil provided much of the heat in his first full day in the job.Thu Apr 11 2024 - 08:08
Simon Harris to raise Irelandâs intention to recognise Palestine with Von der LeyenOpposition accuse Fine Gael leader of âno showâ in DĂĄil amid preparations for first foreign trip in officeThu Apr 11 2024 - 07:14
Ireland one of six EU countries willing to recognise Palestinian stateIdea has gathered momentum since TĂĄnaiste hosted dinner of like-minded foreign affairs ministers in Brussels last monthThu Apr 11 2024 - 06:00
Gaeltacht portfolio goes back to Fianna FĂĄil as Fine Gael Ministers unwilling to take on the roleFFâs Thomas Byrne to become Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, with sources claiming many FG Ministers are not sufficiently fluent in Irish, or simply donât want the jobWed Apr 10 2024 - 19:40
Former Cabinet member Michael Ring says he declined junior ministry offersNeale Richmond, Emer Higgins, Alan Dillon and Kieran OâDonnell all promotedWed Apr 10 2024 - 12:36
The first 100 days⊠and then the last 100 daysSimon Harris will have a lot to do in his short time as Taoiseach and a lot to prove in terms of showing he can be a leader of substanceWed Apr 10 2024 - 07:25
You can never assess a taoiseach until they become a taoiseachSimon Harris will the the 16th taoiseach. He will be the youngest but could also be the one who served the shortest termTue Apr 09 2024 - 07:41
Varadkar entitled to exit payment of âŹ280,000 when he retires as a TDSimon Coveney, who will step down as Minister for Enterprise on Tuesday, will be entitled to similar severance payments totalling âŹ236,000Tue Apr 09 2024 - 06:00
Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach with âno regretsâ as Harris loyalists eye promotionNew Cabinet is expected be announced to the DĂĄil at about 5pm on TuesdayTue Apr 09 2024 - 06:00
What kind of taoiseach will Simon Harris be? His record gives us some indicationRecord from his 13-year DĂĄil term discloses a pragmatist with orthodox Fine Gael views on the economySun Mar 31 2024 - 07:00
Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader after being charged with sex offencesGavin Robinson appointed interim party leader following emergency meeting of party officersFri Mar 29 2024 - 20:05
Government ready to work with DUPâs interim leader Gavin RobinsonMr Robinson, who took over following shock resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson, has described developments as âdevastatingâFri Mar 29 2024 - 19:48
Varadkarâs big goodbye: The week that reshaped Irish politicsMinutes after the Taoiseachâs bombshell speech, Senators and TDs were huddled in the DĂĄil membersâ bar plotting their futuresSat Mar 23 2024 - 05:30
Simon Harris set to become new FG leader on Sunday as closing date for nominations brought forwardMinister for Higher Education says timing of a general election not a priorityFri Mar 22 2024 - 16:55
Just another dull week in Irish politics. Nothing doing. Nada. Same old same oldYour essential end-of-week politics catch up including Gary Gannonâs memorable bust-up with anti-immigration campaignerFri Mar 22 2024 - 12:39
Simon Harris rules out coalition with Sinn Féin as he puts his name forward to be next FG leader and taoiseachMinister for Higher Education likely to face no contest after securing overwhelming backing of parliamentary partyThu Mar 21 2024 - 22:23
Simon Harris: leadership frontrunner gathers backing of almost half of Fine Gael parliamentary partyNeale Richmond was first to declare backing for expected next taoiseach on ThursdayThu Mar 21 2024 - 08:41
Simon Harris is early front-runner to become taoiseachCoalition insiders said a contest for the Fine Gael leadership was a strong possibilityThu Mar 21 2024 - 06:00
Leo Varadkar: Clear-thinking, decisive politician without the common touchVaradkar achieved much personally but leaves unfinished business in housing and health with limited electoral success for Fine GaelWed Mar 20 2024 - 16:22