Taoiseach meets with former Fine Gaeler Fitzpatrick after he said party has...
The Louth TD had been a vocal campaigner to retain the Eighth Amendment in the Constitution, at odds with his wider party.
View ArticleGovernment loses in Dáil as opposition votes to declare national housing...
It is not binding, however, on the government to follow through on the actions contained within the motion.
View ArticleSupport for Fine Gael remains strong ... but 44% of voters in favour of...
That’s according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll.
View ArticleState has covered the cost of 5,000 funerals and burials over two years
Exceptional needs payments can be made under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme.
View ArticleVaradkar says FG can look proudly to its record in 'caring for families'
Varadkar said Fine Gael is a “compassionate party” that has a role in offering a helping hand to those that need it.
View Article'It is not going to happen': FG rule change to copper-fasten promise not to...
Fine Gael heard a rallying call at its Ard Fheis last night for the party to be election ready.
View Article'We are way off target': All-government plan to be drawn up on climate action
Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton has recently purchased an e-car, and said a change of behaviour is needed to tackle climate change.
View ArticleRedress Board work cost €1.1bn, while abused residents in industrial schools...
The awards are made to those abused while resident in industrial schools.
View ArticleTrouble in the ranks: 'We've a health and housing crisis and our solution is...
Micheál Martin announced this week that he would extend the confidence and supply arrangement with Fine Gael.
View ArticleThe government wants to know if you're okay with it using your PPS number to...
Duplication on the register is rife and changes are needed to ensure Ireland has a modern electoral register, says the minister.
View ArticleFuture Irish elections and referendums will be overseen by a new Electoral...
A public consultation on what structure and responsibilities the Commission will have has been launched today.
View ArticleThe government is declaring war in 2019 (on single-use plastics)
Unnecessary use of the plastics will be completely banned in the public sector.
View ArticleThe government is paying €88m to rent private properties - but it also owns...
Fianna Fáil has called it ‘ridiculous’ that one will be liable for the vacant sites tax next year.
View ArticleLeo hints at a Cabinet reshuffle in the summer
Varadkar indicated that he would most likely reshuffle the cabinet following the European and local elections.
View Article'White collar crimes will not be tolerated': Cabinet backing for new...
The new bill will give enhanced powers to the gardaí and the Criminal Assets Bureau, Minister Charlie Flanagan said.
View ArticleGovernment and schools will no longer buy single-use plastic cups, cutlery...
The Green Party has said the ban only addresses “the lowest of the low-hanging fruit”.
View ArticleGovernment shutdown becomes longest in US history
The shutdown has entered its 22nd day – eclipsing a 21-day shutdown under Bill Clinton.
View ArticleVaradkar to brief party leaders on possibility of a no-deal Brexit scenario
Leo Varadkar will meet with opposition leaders next Tuesday.
View ArticleNurses' strike: HSE releases info on which health services will and will not...
The action will begin at 8am on Wednesday and finish at 8am on Thursday.
View ArticleDivorce referendum: Voters will be asked whether to delete 'living apart...
The government announced the terms of the referendum today.
View ArticleThe Rainy Day Fund will not be used for Brexit
The rainy day fund will be supplemented with an annual €500 million from the Exchequer, starting this year.
View ArticleGovernment fortifying IT systems for 'fear of Russian interference' in...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admitted at the start of the year that he is concerned about potential interference.
View ArticleThe Labour Court is intervening in the nurses' strike
A formal hearing will take place at 3.30pm.
View ArticleMicheál Martin calls out Fine Gael as an 'out-of-touch and arrogant government'
Speaking at the party’s Ard Fheis, he said Fine Gael “simply don’t understand the pressures which people are facing every day.
View Article'A national trauma': There are now 9,987 people living in homeless...
This is an increase of 169 adults and 65 children on last month.
View ArticleTo avoid 'traumatic' extractions, government set to expand dental care for...
Children receive free dental check ups in 2nd, 4th and 6th class but there has been huge cuts to those services.
View ArticleAirbnb says new laws are 'unenforceable' but minister says locals know the...
The minister said neighbours see the wheelie suitcases going in and out of properties at all hours.
View ArticleA national memorial and health supports: Zappone offers new measures for...
But the forum of former residents of these institutions that made recommendations are frustrated the government won’t publish its full report.
View ArticleThe Explainer: Can Ireland grow its own medicinal cannabis?
This will make it significantly less of a grey area in Irish law – and it could also herald the start of the Irish cannabis industry.
View ArticleVaradkar's popularity continues to slide as satisfaction with him and...
From a high of 60%, Varadkar’s satisfaction rating now stands at 36%.
View Article'Action was taken and our fears were conquered': Varadkar inspired by his...
New government plans launched today include removing petrol and diesel cars, and doubling the reliance on renewable energy.
View ArticleVaradkar says 'better enforcement' is needed to tackle scrambler bikes, but...
Varadkar said the use of scrambler bikes in parks and community areas is a ‘very serious and dangerous act’.
View ArticleIrish government says it will follow expert guidance after Austria approves...
Austrian members of parliament earlier this week approved a total ban on glyphosate.
View ArticleItaly's Matteo Salvini calls for snap elections amid coalition crisis
Salvini has clashed with his fellow Deputy Prime Minister Luigi di Maio of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement.
View ArticleTalks underway between HSE and labs that could carry out drug-testing at...
A senior HSE doctor has outlined a number of ways drug-testing could be introduced in Ireland.
View Article'We're preparing for worst-case-scenario': No-deal Brexit planning to be...
Cabinet met to discuss preparations for a no-deal Brexit last night.
View ArticleTaoiseach says he'd sooner bring back wolves to Ireland than let Sinn Féin...
The Taoiseach mentioned Green Party leader Eamon Ryan’s idea of rewilding the countryside with wolves during his speech last night.
View ArticlePortugal's socialist party prepares for another term in government after...
The party fell short of a parliamentary majority.
View ArticleRevealed: Data Protection Commission's pleas for more staff and...
The watchdog’s pre-budget submission has been released following a Freedom of Information request.
View ArticleSingle-use plastics ban Bill aims to put biodegradable packaging on...
This Bill would leapfrog over the government’s strategy, which Fianna Fáil has said is slow to materialise.
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