E-scooter ban to be considered by Government, Minister saysSeán Canney says he has ‘a serious problem with children getting injured unnecessarily’Mon Jul 13 2026 - 06:00
Imma warns it will not be able to fund pensions this yearAllocation of €321,000 sought in Budget 2026 to cover costs but only €45,000 granted, says museumMon Jul 13 2026 - 06:00
Analysis: Public-sector unions to get ‘bolshie’ in febrile pay talks atmosphereIndustrial action threats mounting since accord expired in June, but Coalition will want to know exposure before Budget 2027Mon Jul 13 2026 - 06:00
18 designer watches and gold bullion coin among items sold by Cab in 2025Bureau provided just over €14.9m to exchequer through seizing and selling assets deemed to be proceeds of crimeMon Jul 13 2026 - 00:01
Alumina ‘may very well’ be on next list of sanctioned exports to Russia, Minister saysMayor John Moran asks Government to make sure ‘voices of Limerick’ heard when future of Aughinish Alumina plant discussedSun Jul 12 2026 - 16:04
Patrick O’Donovan ‘safe and well’ and recovering with family after falling ill in BrusselsMinister last year revealed he was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2016 and managing the condition ever since.Sun Jul 12 2026 - 13:04
Does Jim O’Callaghan’s reform of solicitors’ legal aid fees have support within Government?Minister for Justice has faced backlash from legal profession, with lawyers refusing work and cases adjournedSat Jul 11 2026 - 06:00
Road Safety Authority officials criticised for ‘lack of visibility’ after spate of deathsMinister of State Seán Canney to bring proposed RSA reforms to GovernmentWed Jul 08 2026 - 20:43
Health and housing will leave other sectors of the economy short of workers – report Department of Finance paper says channelling workers into critical sectors will have implications for wider economyTue Jul 07 2026 - 17:52
Criminal legal aid dispute affecting cases involving serious alleged offending, solicitors sayMinister for Justice is ‘not for turning’ when it comes to introduction of once-off €520 fee for District Court casesFri Jul 03 2026 - 20:24
Fianna Fáil TD says it is ‘frustrating’ to be whipped into voting down hare coursing BillOther Fianna Fáil TDs have expressed support for the practice in advance of the voteFri Jul 03 2026 - 19:01
Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis sues campaigner Nick Delehanty over social media postsFormer solicitor and operator of dog day care service denies defaming recently elected Dublin Central representativeFri Jul 03 2026 - 06:00
Fianna Fáil committee members contradict Sinn Féin chairman on ‘legal aid reform’ position Matt Carthy says they ‘were either asleep at the meeting or trying to backtrack’ over letter to Justice Minister Thu Jul 02 2026 - 17:50
Children’s group ‘deeply concerned’ over company selected to represent unaccompanied minors seeking asylumGalway-based Allpro Services states it works in security, cleaning, pest control, sanitary services and landscapingThu Jul 02 2026 - 16:17
FG TD concedes ‘oversight’ not to disclose legal aid scheme payments while at Oireachtas committee Fine Gael’s Paula Butterly ‘happy to correct’ incident at committeeWed Jul 01 2026 - 19:05
Zelenskiy to arrive in Dublin as Ireland assumes EU presidencyThis is eighth time Ireland has held rotating presidency since joining bloc in 1973Wed Jul 01 2026 - 06:00
Dáil Justice Committee urges Minister to suspend contentious legal-aid fee changesBut Jim O’Callaghan says single flat-rate payments for solicitors in court will be brought in as plannedTue Jun 30 2026 - 22:24
Former Fianna Fáil minister David Andrews dies aged 91First elected to represent Dún Laoghaire in 1965, Andrews held seat until stepping down in 2002 Tue Jun 30 2026 - 18:16
Cuts to fuel taxes won’t be fully reversed until after Budget, Coalition leaders decideCuts are due to expire at end of July, with Taoiseach and Tánaiste saying there will be no ‘cliff edge’Mon Jun 29 2026 - 20:50
Go-slow or proper scrutiny? The divide over Bill scrapping three-day wait for abortionProponents say proposal has had plenty of examination - but opponents may play for time Sat Jun 27 2026 - 06:00
TDs seek extra scrutiny of Bill removing three-day wait for abortion over fear of backlashSome Government TDs argue at Oireachtas health committee that pushing Bill through rapidly could cause divisionsThu Jun 25 2026 - 06:00
Former head of Coillte and Glen Dimplex Fergal Leamy to become next chief executive of An PostFinding replacement for David McRedmond has strained relations between company and parent departmentWed Jun 24 2026 - 20:50
Covid inquiry to conclude work before the end of the year, Cabinet told The panel is examining pandemic responses across hospitals, the community and nursing homes, along with wider economic and societal impactsTue Jun 23 2026 - 21:31
Reductions to excise duty on fuel ‘extremely likely’ to be maintainedDecision on whether to allow them lapse or extend in some form must be taken in next 10 days Tue Jun 23 2026 - 19:55
Fianna Fáil’s Jack Chambers backs tourism levy to fund city developmentCabinet tourist taxTue Jun 23 2026 - 18:58
Minister has ‘no difficulty’ with powers for cities to introduce tourism taxNightly levy has been considered in Dublin, but would require a change at national level Mon Jun 22 2026 - 06:00
GPO to host community events pending a ‘national conversation’ on its futureUltimate redevelopment of site still anticipated to retain retail and office use Mon Jun 22 2026 - 06:00
Starmer expected to outline timetable for departure outside No 10Move would clear the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister without formal contestMon Jun 22 2026 - 06:00
An underfunded Tusla will not be able to meet surging demand, ombudsman warnsEU council presidency offers Ireland opportunity to demonstrate leadership on children’s rights, Niall Muldoon saysMon Jun 22 2026 - 06:00
Luas Finglas line could begin construction in 2028, Minister saysCabinet expected to consider plans to authorise the next phase of the Dublin MetroLink project in mid-JulyMon Jun 22 2026 - 06:00
Plans to scrap triple lock constitute ‘fundamental change’ to Fianna Fáil policy, party toldBackbenchers critical of how Taoiseach has handled the debateSun Jun 21 2026 - 15:41
How will Ireland try to make its mark during its stint with the EU presidency?Irish Ministers and diplomats will chair EU-level discussions and broker compromises between the other 26 countries from July 1st until the end of this yearSat Jun 20 2026 - 06:00
António Costa should represent EU in future Ukraine peace talks, Martin says Necessary for EU to open a ‘direct’ line of contact to Kremlin, European Council president says Fri Jun 19 2026 - 18:53
Andy Burnham has ‘particular interest in Ireland’, Micheál Martin saysTaoiseach congratulates former mayor of Manchester on success in Makerfield byelectionFri Jun 19 2026 - 11:40
EU’s failure to act on Israel undermines its credibility, Taoiseach says in Brussels European Commission expected to bring forward options on restricting trade with illegal West Bank settlementsThu Jun 18 2026 - 19:36
EU leaders gather for talks set to cover Ukraine, Israel and ChinaAgenda for two-day summit in Brussels offers pointers on key matters that will also dominate Ireland’s EU presidency Thu Jun 18 2026 - 13:57
Taoiseach’s biggest event of the year just around the cornerMeanwhile it’s Makerfield or breakerfield for UK Labour Party as Andy Burnham tipped to win byelection and launch a challenge to Keir StarmerThu Jun 18 2026 - 07:56
Key issues on future for An Post underlie tensions with Minister‘Talk of resignations and expression of frustration’ over CEO pay, borrowing limits and strategyThu Jun 18 2026 - 06:00
Row erupts between An Post and Minister over proposed €360,000 salary for new CEODirectors held special meeting last Friday and have written to Patrick O’Donovan about their concernsThu Jun 18 2026 - 06:00
Sinn Féin Bill on abortion services passes crucial Dáil vote with help of Ministers Proposal will abolish compulsory three-day wait for accessWed Jun 17 2026 - 21:48
With abortion reform looking likely, Sinn Féin seems set to achieve rare featAbortion may not be the defining social and political issue it once was, but securing a change to reproductive rights would still be significantWed Jun 17 2026 - 08:12
Ireland ready to restrict social media for children even without EU agreement, Minister saysMove would be ‘embarrassing’ for the EU, Patrick O’Donovan saysTue Jun 16 2026 - 14:20
Budget 2027 positioning already under way amid long shadow of fuel protestsInside Politics: There are signals the Government wants to scale back the rate of spending growth in the economyTue Jun 16 2026 - 08:38
Unauthorised short-term lettings to be given path to continue operating under new planCabinet set to consider fast-track legislation lifting the Dublin Airport passenger cap, and national research security guidelinesTue Jun 16 2026 - 06:00
Dublin council chief wanted ‘generational civil servant’ Robert Watt for €280,000-a-year secondmentFormer Department of Health secretary general appointed to €280,000 role without competitive process as it was a secondmentFri May 29 2026 - 06:00
Summer programme applications for children with complex needs to reopen after ‘botched’ launchOpposition says decision to open online applications portal for nine days only was ‘deeply unfair and badly handled’Fri May 29 2026 - 05:47
Fianna Fáil’s Catherine Ardagh promoted in wake of Michael Healy-Rae departureDublin South-Central TD to become Minister of State following resignation of Kerry TDFri May 29 2026 - 05:42
Rotunda at loggerheads with Minister over public-only consultants having private patientsMinister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill told master of the hospital she is ‘not happy’ about situationWed May 27 2026 - 21:56
Why does vote counting take so long in Ireland? Heady mix of exhaustion, triumph and disaster is not just a thrilling media narrative but a component of Irish political cultureWed May 27 2026 - 06:00
Department insists most people leaving direct provision do not become homelessHomeless services previously pointed to figures outlining difficulties faced by people leaving direct provisionWed May 27 2026 - 06:00
