Public somewhat sceptical of Government’s claims of progress on housing crisis
Issue was prominent in minds of voters at time of 2024 general election and has maintained its standing
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Two-thirds of voters back insertion of right to housing into Constitution, poll shows
Fewer than a third of voters think Government is making progress on housing, Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll finds
Appetite for radical change grows as voters’ patience wears thin over housing crisis
Half of all voters say country’s problems are getting worse instead of better
Government collects €8.5bn in tax in January as Christmas sales boost VAT
Department of Finance says January is generally the strongest VAT month as it encompasses Christmas trading period
Deep heat on our doorstep: Geothermal energy a realistic proposition for Ireland
‘Sleeping giant’ of the energy world ready to play part in providing affordable clean heat
Plans to ban scramblers in public places to go before Cabinet
Government promised reforms in bike use following death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch
This week’s floods highlight the failure of successive governments on issue
Inside Politics: Housing completion figures offer some good news for Coalition
Big builders claim rental reforms are unconstitutional and warn Minister of legal action
Five of the country’s biggest developers seek urgent engagement on legislation in advance of March 1st introduction
Gardaí have seized 300 scramblers over last two years, says Minister
Proposal to ban scramblers from public roads comes after death of teenager Grace Lynch
Number of homes built rises by 20% in 2025, ahead of expectations of Central Bank and ESRI
Taoiseach says he wants to see prices moderate, having been fuelled for years by undersupply
Rise in reports of sexually harmful behaviour among children
Trends ‘driven by increased exposure to online pornography and harmful digital content’, says service for children affected by sex abuse
Saturated areas could see more flooding as new rain warnings come into effect, says Met Éireann
Status yellow rain warning to affect counties already deluged by Storm Chandra
Ireland has ‘elevated’ chance of S&P upgrade to within a notch of AAA in 2026
While credit ratings should affect borrowing costs for governments and countries, markets often price debt before agencies act
Will the Government’s rent control legislation help or harm tenants?
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Death of Grace Lynch jolts Micheál Martin into promise of prompt action
Taoiseach vows to ban scramblers from public roads following death of 16 year old in Dublin
Social networks could be treated as publishers if they host illegal content, Minister of State says
Government considering law that would ban ‘deepfakes’, Niamh Smyth says
St Patrick’s Day trips: See which countries Ministers are visiting this year
Nine will go to the United States including the Taoiseach, who is expected to meet US President Donald Trump
Cabinet faces packed domestic agenda as world watches Trump
Inside Politics: Ministers are set to approve travel plans for St Patrick’s Day
Cabinet to approve plans for abolition of the triple lock
The ‘triple lock’ requires UN approval to send Irish troops on peacekeeping missions
Controversial rent reform legislation expected to be approved today
Clashes in the Dáil last week when Sinn Féin said anticipated legislation would lead to more tenants paying ‘rip-off rents’
Greyhound Racing Ireland sought State support as welfare and rehoming costs rose
Sporting body says trainers and owners face mounting financial pressure despite recovery in attendance
Bar Council isn’t the voice of reason on judicial reviews. It’s a trade union in fancy dress
The council is positioning itself as a champion of the public interest – but what about the public interest in adequate housing, transport and energy?
Who are the 19 special advisers to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, and what do they do?
Academics, former journalists and long-time loyalists are among the Government’s most trusted advisers and policy wonks
How should the EU deal with Trump? Speak softly and carry a big stick
The US is clearly a more formidable power than the UK but the EU has some serious firepower at its disposal. With a wealthy population of 450 million it is the most attractive market on the globe
Minister intervenes in Spanish cancer patient’s European case amid concerns over impact on Irish medical negligence cases
Involvement comes due to concern court judgment could cause an increase in Irish medical negligence cases
Minister blocked in bid to end scrutiny of law giving him power to approve gas reserve
Darragh O’Brien had asked all-party committee to waive hearings on proposed gas reserve law
‘I’ve been online for so long. I’ve seen a bunch of stuff. I’m kind of desensitised to it’
Teenagers at a recent workshop had all witnessed violent, extreme, racist, sexist and unhealthy body image content online
SVP reports record demand as Irish households struggle with rising energy and food costs
Over 260,000 requests for help in 2025 as food-related requests made up the largest category
Minister looks to reduce apprenticeships by a year to increase construction sector workforce
James Lawless suggests private-sector colleges could also play bigger role in delivering classroom-based elements of apprenticeships
State’s EU presidency to include work on disabling non-consensual images and child-sex abuse material
The Minster with responsibility for AI Niamh Smyth is expected to raise the recent issue of Grok nudification
Ministers seeking clarification on pension overpayment errors after recession ‘salary sacrifice’
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty claims Ministers ‘holding out’ and that behaviour is ‘absolutely unacceptable’
Dublin data centre uses as much power as 200,000 homes
Capacity of Castlebaggot substation ‘completely consumed’ by local data centres
Ireland has ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to change education system, says Minister
Members of the public encouraged to take part in National Conversation on Education
Report into botched Arts Council IT project is ‘fairly stark’ in its findings, Minister says
Patrick O’Donovan commits to implementing 149 recommendations in expert group’s report ‘in their entirety’
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