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Election 2024: Sinn Féin hopeful of gaining two seats despite dwindling poll numbers
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New pay deal for almost 50,000 construction workers set to be approved
Sectoral Employment Order expected to be discussed by Oireachtas and Dáil committee on Wednesday before being signed by Minister on Thursday
Government must hold centre ground on workers’ rights to ‘counter growth of far right’, says Ictu
Unions shift collective bargaining focus from transposition of EU directive due next month to action plan required in late 2025
‘They laugh at us’: Dublin retailers voice fury at €10,000-plus payouts for defamation over shoplifting
Shopkeepers association hears of rising levels of criminality in stores, from shoplifting to violent robbery
Decision to press ahead with Dublin city transport plan a win all round
While plans for car restrictions into Dublin city centre have been watered down, the move is a first step in tackling congestion
Traffic plan will cost Dublin €400m a year, says report for traders opposed to car curbs
Economic analysis submitted to council chief Richard Shakespeare warns of job losses
Ariane 6 rocket due to launch with Irish technology and mark new era in Europe’s space programme
Dublin-based Réaltra Space Systems Engineering provided on-board technology systems
Dublin Bus chief urges city council executive not to ‘water down’ Dublin City Centre Transport Plan
Several hundred people attend protest outside City Hall seeking full implementation of traffic measures
Eamon Ryan warns against diluting or delaying Dublin transport plan
Minister for Transport hits out at politicians seeking advantage by ‘playing on concerns’ about impact on business of traffic management changes
The Irish Times view on Fine Gael and the Dublin Transport Plan: populist posturing
If Fine Gael favours slowing down investment in cycling infrastructure or stymieing better public transport, it should make that clear to voters
Some free advice for Fine Gael on Dublin’s transport plan
Junior minister Emer Higgins’s attempt to stall the Dublin Transport Plan is short-term, reactionary populism
Biggest risk to jobs is buses stuck in traffic, Ryan says, rejecting push to delay transport plan
Minister celebrated Luas’s 20th anniversary on Saturday, with tram set to carry 50m passengers this year
Recognition of Palestine ‘act of powerful political and symbolic value’, says Taoiseach
Dáil briefly suspended as protesters shout ‘sanctions now’ during debate on formal recognition of the state of Palestine
Who are the new junior ministers in Simon Harris’s Cabinet?
New roles given to Fine Gael members cover areas including finance, housing, public works and health
Former Cabinet member Michael Ring says he declined junior ministry offers
Neale Richmond, Emer Higgins, Alan Dillon and Kieran O’Donnell all promoted
Italian ambassador’s Palladian villa in Lucan could be purchased and turned into local amenity
Councillors discuss potential of Lucan House for outdoor activities and local history as council pursues deal
More than 3,000 people hospitalised after taking cannabis products in four-year period
Call for ‘awareness and education campaign’ from HSE surrounding dangers of cannabis jellies and associated products
Miriam Lord: Fine Gael happy to dish it out as Sinn Féin’s election expenses come under fire
Leo Varadkar claims ‘we’ve had tribunals’ for less than Sinn Féin’s electoral spend ‘contradictions’
Ministerial reshuffle: Who is in the firing line and who can expect a promotion?
Martin set to get his choice of cabinet posts while botched secondment could have repercussions for Donnelly
Planning permission refused for McKillen Jr’s 20-storey tower in Lucan
Objectors described ‘monolithic’ block as a ‘horrific eyesore’ and ‘a blot on the landscape’
‘Anti-establishment’ tone on social media is influencing attitudes to politicians, ombudsman says
Peter Feeney says aggressive, misogynistic comments online are affecting public responses
€500 annual grant for wigs on the way for those suffering hair loss from illness
Treatment benefit will be in place by end of May next year, Minister confirms
The Irish Times view on politicians’ safety: A toxic climate
Make politicians aware of safety measures and generate awareness that harassing TDs in their homes is intolerable
Covid-19 regulations for sports amended to allow youths play indoors
Basketball games and competitions for under 18s had been halted due to pandemic related issue
Covid-19: Thousands denied indoor sport due to Sport Ireland rules
TDs raise concerns that guidelines discriminate against unvaccinated children under 12
TDs and Senators given Garda briefing on their personal safety
Move follows killing of British MP David Amess and protests at politicians’ homes
‘People need solutions now, not in 10 years’: TDs respond to housing plan
Government TDs hope improvements in housing will aid election next campaign
Tánaiste says thousands will attend trial sports events in June and July
Smaller outdoor events to return with up to 200 spectators
Tánaiste’s leak remains a hot topic in political circles, especially in Fine Gael
Many in the party accept Varadkar’s argument that his actions were in the national interest
Minister urged to recommend vitamin D supplements in Covid-19 strategy
TD criticises Government’s ‘do-nothing caution’ after Nphet says insufficient evidence to support move
‘Hard-hitting’ advertising needed to shock people on Covid-19, Dáil told
Fine Gael TD claims awareness campaign urging hand washing ‘not tough enough’
Lockdown exit plan to see ‘enjoyable and safe’ Christmas - Taoiseach
Fianna Fáil meeting hears recriminations over how party HQ ran election strategy
Taoiseach faces calls for Level 2 ‘with tweaks’ after lockdown ends
Families need clarity on Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Chrismas, party meetings told
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