Minister for Social Protection distances himself from Tánaiste’s dole remarks
Dara Calleary ‘does not believe’ being in receipt of payment is a way of life
Dara Calleary
Department of Justice receives 32 whistleblower complaints so far this year
Government departments spent thousands on external analysis of claims
The Irish Times view on rural Ireland: a focused strategy is needed
‘Whole of government’ approach helped put an end to the belief that rural policy was an adjunct to agricultural policy
Rural strategy to improve everyday lives of people by 2031
Taoiseach points to significant population growth in rural towns and villages
The Irish Times view on free school meals: some improvement necessary
The scheme is of most value for children from disadvantaged backgrounds
‘Penalised for having a job’: Blind tech worker ‘disheartened’ at ineligibility for Budget 2027 disability payment
Wheelchair user Brian Dalton pays ‘€5,000-€10,000 extra’ per year on things including assistive technology, transport and increased energy costs
Ballinahown in Co Westmeath is named Tidy Towns overall winner for 2026
More than 600 volunteers from across the country at Croke Park awards ceremony
Turnkey homes will no longer be bought by local authorities for social housing
Cabinet also to be briefed on planned Government apology for failings in Brian Stack murder investigation
Q&A: How will social welfare changes affect you?
€10-a-week increase in all core payments from January
‘Literally unbelievable’: Ministers get ‘a kicking’ from Chambers’s team as budget talks near end
Jack Chambers fights to meet 6 per cent limit on increases, with Ministers complaining bitterly
Powersharing looks precarious as parade splits North
Inside Politics: Fuel protests on Ministers’ minds with budget nearing
Here’s how to do hot school meals right
What children are being offering currently is closer to a ration than a meal - tired, unappealing and depleted of its nutritional purpose
Budget 2027 will not be able to address ‘all of the challenges’ facing Ireland, Minister says
Dara Calleary expects ‘targeted investment where people are feeling the pinch most at the moment’
Budget 2027: Permanent disability support grant to be introduced
Payment seen in Department of Social Protection as ‘first step’ in acknowledging additional costs people with disabilities face
Changes to Public Services Card will create ‘de facto’ national ID card, says Opposition
Individuals can voluntarily add date of birth to card for identification as Opposition calls for ‘truth’ around use
Hot school meals scheme to be overhauled after reports find poor quality and high waste
Cold food options and more flexible menu options among the priorities for parents, according to Government research
Over-70s urged to check eligibility for energy costs payment from State
Household Benefits Package, which is not means tested for over 70s, helps with energy bills up to €420 per year, and includes a free TV licence
Vulnerable children ‘face greater risk of harm’ because of levy on budget, Tusla says
Tusla says it is being ‘penalised for overruns in other sectors’ with agency’s budget to be levied next year to cover overruns in education
Vapes have been ‘the revenge of big tobacco’: Taoiseach raises prospect of ban
Martin’s comments follow earlier suggestion from TDs about restricting the number of vape shops that could open in any particular area
‘The skies opened’: Killarney clean-up continues after ‘unprecedented’ flash flooding
Heavy downpours closed all main roads into Kerry town while Dublin city recorded up to 28mm of rain in one hour
Madonna should invite Micheál Martin over for dinner – they have a lot in common
After all, both performers continue to flourish despite being in the twilight of gilded careers
Ballina school cast into bureaucratic spotlight as movable EU presidency feast rolls on
Employment and Social Affairs Council brings ministers and officials to Co Mayo town for first formal meeting of Ireland’s six-month run
Ireland relieved to have avoided obvious embarrassment on EU stage – so far
Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
Calleary appeals to unions to join pay talks
EU social protection ministers meeting in Minister’s Mayo constituency
New rural housing policy will end ‘Eircode lottery’ approach to planning, Minister says
New system may make it more difficult for Irish speakers to get planning permission in Irish-speaking areas, advocacy groups say
What does division over abortion within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for Government?
Possible leadership contenders O’Callaghan and Calleary vote against removing three-day waiting period
Former monastery should be bought to secure Dublin Gaelcholáiste’s future, say campaigners
Christian Brothers building on market for €3.75m next to Synge Street campus where transition to Irish is beginning
Parents missing out because Coalition delaying on benefit promise, says Ictu
Confirmation that public consultation would mark first step in introducing benefit, but no time frame for launch
Coalition row looms with no new Irish-language schools planned to open until 2032
Fianna Fáil to speak with Hildegarde Naughton over lack of educational pathway for Irish speakers
Majority of people support Irish language, all-island survey finds
Irish Language Attitudes research is the longest running of its kind on attitudes towards the language
Ministers bringing it all back home with EU meetings
A number of Ministers are seeking to host European presidency gatherings in their local constituencies
Fianna Fáil critics stay in shadows during Micheál Martin’s weekend in the spotlight
Inside Politics: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer, and there’s been suspicious betting on the Dublin Central byelection
Leadership, byelections and Bertie: Five things we learned at the Fianna Fáil ardfheis
Mood was pretty good as party led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin for past 15 years gathered in Dublin on Saturday to celebrate its centenary
The delegates’ views: Fianna Fáil members say ‘leadership in waiting is very patient’
Party faithful give mixed views on Micheál Martin’s tenure, with no obvious challenger emerging amid concerns it is ‘difficult to find a TD who spans the generations’
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