Simon Harris is facing his first big test. Can he shake off the TikTok Tánaiste image?
New Minister for Finance and his colleague Jack Chambers will need to channel a bit of Ray MacSharry
Jack Chambers
Harris takes the purse strings just as Ireland’s golden economic decade may be ending
This week’s Ifac report outlines challenges facing the Irish economy, and the few options facing Simon Harris
As economic storm clouds gather, Simon Harris has big decisions to make
Growth is slowing and the stock market is wobbling - the new Minister for Finance could have a lot on his plate
Harris yet to prove he’s serious about Finance role
Incoming Minister for Finance needs to focus on getting on top of his brief, not putting out nonsensical press releases signifying activity over real action
The Irish Times view on the Government after Donohoe: does Harris have what it takes?
His move into Finance could herald a different sort of Coalition
Scarifying risks and malign scenarios: Five crunch issues facing Simon Harris
Relationship with Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will be pivotal
Potential litigation looms as Minister blocks near-€1m exit package for DAA chief Kenny Jacobs
Relations between DAA board and Jacobs broke down after directors concluded chief executive was unsuitable for post
Well wishes from all sides see Paschal Donohoe off from his time in the Dáil
The now former minister bowed out ahead of taking on his new job at the World Bank in his usual fuss-free style
Paschal Donohoe resignation leaves Government weaker with problems piling up
Less than a year after Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil were returned to power, Coalition must cushion a heavy blow
How Ireland plans to speed up the delivery of big projects
Department of Public Expenditure has been criticised over hurdles large projects have had to clear
‘Jim O’Callaghan could stop all this. He hasn’t’: Inside Fianna Fáil’s post-election crisis
Taoiseach and party leader Micheál Martin is deemed vulnerable by insiders after the Jim Gavin debacle, but there is a sense that any potential heave is on hold
Darragh O’Brien wants Kenny Jacobs DAA row resolved quickly
Minister for Transport has blocked a near €1m deal for Jacobs to leave DAA role
Being tech savvy shouldn’t be a requirement to access State services
Digitalisation of public services may be the direction of travel but, with uneven digital skills and access across the population, it is vital that nobody is locked out
DAA board pushes back as Minister suggests reconciliation with Kenny Jacobs
State-owned airports group needs sign-off from Darragh O’Brien for near-€1m exit deal for chief executive
Harris promises to use EU loans if military funding is not forthcoming
Government has so far opted not to draw on €150 billion EU loan facility for countries to strengthen their militaries
Jack Chambers endures silent tsunami of schadenfreude in the Dáil
With the Taoiseach abroad, Chambers and the Yates connection take centre stage at Leinster House
Call in Dáil for immediate byelection to fill Catherine Connolly’s Galway West seat
Deputies pay tribute after she became first sitting woman TD to win presidential election
Timelines for big infrastructure projects could be cut by a year under new plans
Separately, private sector could be allowed to deliver wastewater infrastructure to speed up rural housing developments
Michael O’Leary attacks DAA over departure of CEO Kenny Jacobs
Ryanair boss said Mr Jacobs’ ‘elbows out’ style was what was needed in the public sector to get things done
Infrastructure court challenges could be restricted under new proposals
Government to examine measures aimed at introducing higher threshold for pursuing judicial review cases
Why have ministers still not signed off on exit deal agreed between DAA and its CEO?
Government yet to approve settlement seven weeks after DAA board and Kenny Jacobs agreed to it
Are Micheál Martin’s days as Fianna Fáil leader drawing to a close?
After the Jim Gavin presidential election debacle, there are a lot of angry people in Fianna Fáil, but it’s less clear if anybody is ready to replace Micheál Martin
Who runs the country’s hospital system?
Governance of Ireland’s public hospital structure is complex and now Ministers are involved in a long-running dispute
John Collison’s critique of Ireland’s failures stirs Coalition debate
Tech founder is ‘quite right’ that infrastructure delivery is too slow, Taoiseach’s spokesman says
‘The election blew up in our face’: how Jim Gavin and Fianna Fáil dramatically fell out of the race
Exit of former Dublin GAA luminary raised questions about his selection, and the future of Micheál Martin
RSM Ireland part of UK-US accounting tie up
Transatlantic partnership pitched as alternative to bringing in private equity capital
Expensive-looking typo appears outside Government department
Presidential election polling day is just around the corner, so political minds are elsewhere
Several councils not using powers to buy vacant housing
Ministers to be briefed at Cabinet on plans to overhaul rules and guidance on State spending
Why is it that IT projects do not come in on budget and on time?
Expert says issue is not unique to Ireland or the public sector
Micheál Martin’s damage limitation might be too little too late after all
O’Donovan tells lovely wee stories, insomnia inspires McCullagh and Sinn Féin slip up on no-shows
DAA board views payout to CEO Kenny Jacobs as lower cost settlement option with reduced risks, minister told
DAA board agreed to a payout of just under €1m for CEO following mediation process, after a rift emerged between the two sides
Uisce Éireann paid €9.3m for personal injury, damage claims over five years
State water company says claims thoroughly investigated to safeguard taxpayers’ cash
Reform governance code for State bodies, Institute of Directors urges Government
Potential candidates concerned about potential reputational risk involved in State organisation board posts, says group
Ireland’s squeezed middle and stealthy wealthy pick up the tab for wasteful spending
Is it politically sustainable to keep soaking income tax payers? It might have to be
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