No country will be able to undercut Ireland with global 15% tax rate – VaradkarIreland has ‘received assurances’ it can still charge SMEs 12.5% if earning under €750mThu Oct 07 2021 - 16:29
TDs urged not to turn Dáil into ‘Ballymagash’ in row over photos taken in chamberFG TD Paul Kehoe accuses SF TD Thomas Gould, PBP TD Bríd Smith of taking photos in HouseWed Oct 06 2021 - 22:37
Bill to impose blanket ban on use of credit cards to gamble introduced in DáilFailure to comply with Bill would result in companies concerned losing their licencesWed Oct 06 2021 - 22:09
TDs join women protesting against maternity restrictionsBill to ensure partners can attend for appointments, childbirth, introduced in DáilWed Oct 06 2021 - 19:25
Attorney General’s involvement in appointment of judges raised in DáilQuestioning by TD Marc MacSharry comes after criticism of role in private litigationWed Oct 06 2021 - 17:18
Mica: Minister says 100% redress still on table as he pledges no delay on issueDarragh O’Brien will pursue those responsible for problems and is considering a construction levyWed Oct 06 2021 - 13:25
Maternity leave pairing arrangement agreed between SenatorsLorraine Clifford-Lee, Eileen Flynn agreement follows Helen McEntee’s Dáil leave dealTue Oct 05 2021 - 23:02
Legislation allowing for indoor hospitality restrictions to be retained as ‘safety net’State on course to remove curbs on October 22nd but framework to remain for winterTue Oct 05 2021 - 21:13
Coveney says no decision made on corporation tax rate, despite French minister’s commentsBruno Le Maire said Ireland had changed position on moving from 12.5% rateTue Oct 05 2021 - 20:01
Attorney General’s ‘quite incredible situation’ criticised in DáilMinister says Paul Gallagher’s private litigation work ceased on September 25thTue Oct 05 2021 - 19:55
Mica scheme ‘unlikely’ to be brought to Government before budget – CoveneyMica scheme to be ‘one of the largest support packages ever announced’Tue Oct 05 2021 - 19:31
Coveney affirms commitment to Cork/Limerick motorwayDáil told Ireland only EU country without a motorway between second and third cityTue Oct 05 2021 - 15:54
TD with MS ‘raring to go’ after debilitating dose of Covid-19Mark Ward went from needing a walking stick to running a marathon in DublinFri Oct 01 2021 - 12:23
Claims of Attorney General conflict of interest rejected by GovernmentLeaders sharply criticised for allowing Paul Gallagher to represent former INM directorsFri Oct 01 2021 - 01:00
Three reviews under way into Cork hospital’s disposal of babies’ organsDonnelly says he learned of ‘unacceptable’ disposal of body parts via RTÉ broadcastThu Sept 30 2021 - 22:25
Backlog in passport system focus of constituents’ complaints, TDs tell Simon CoveneyMinister for Foreign Affairs acknowledges disruption but defends system against criticismThu Sept 30 2021 - 18:35
Minister says he needs to ‘re-establish credibility of appointing special envoys’Review of role and appointment process to be completed by mid-October - CoveneyThu Sept 30 2021 - 16:49
Rents rise 7% in largest national increase since 2019Minister stresses ‘concerning level of non-compliance’ with caps in pressure zonesThu Sept 30 2021 - 16:06
AG’s involvement in INM case is ‘stunning, obvious’ conflict of interest, Dáil hearsRóisín Shortall queries Paul Gallagher’s private legal work after Irish Times reportThu Sept 30 2021 - 14:48
Taoiseach: Garda vetting should be looked at for agencies, volunteers in homeless servicesSocial Democrats raise concerns in wake of allegations against founder of charityThu Sept 30 2021 - 05:00
Gardaí criticised over handling of allegations against retired judgeFormer Kerry judge James O’Connor named by TD under Dáil privilegeThu Sept 30 2021 - 00:54
Heated Dáil row as McDonald says just eight affordable homes to be delivered in 2021SF leader claims Taoiseach lacks ‘credibility’ on housing; he accuses her of ‘hypocrisy’Wed Sept 29 2021 - 18:04
Ireland should pause development of data centres, Dáil toldMoratorium on data centre developments would be a ‘blunt policy response’, Ryan saysWed Sept 29 2021 - 13:29
Family to learn outcome next week of inquiry into Patrick Nugent’s deathJudge-led investigation into killing of man in Bunratty began in 2017, completed in 2020Wed Sept 29 2021 - 11:08
Housing strategy a plan for ‘squeezed middle’, says MinisterÓ Broin claims Government’s proposals not ambitious, honest, or committed to deliveryTue Sept 28 2021 - 21:45
Robert Watt to lead healthcare waiting list taskforceTackling waiting lists ‘greatest challenge’ in healthcare in Ireland, says DonnellyTue Sept 28 2021 - 20:43
Minister asks hospitals if baby organs destroyed without consent of parentsTaoiseach calls incident at Cork University Maternity Hospital ‘cruel and unacceptable’Tue Sept 28 2021 - 18:18
Varadkar keen to avoid ‘divisive’ approach to bonus for frontline workersTalks about reward for efforts during pandemic could go beyond budget day, says TánaisteTue Sept 28 2021 - 17:54
Ireland needs ‘unique selling point’ besides corporate tax rate, says MurphyTaoiseach says lower tax rate was never the key point in attracting overseas investmentTue Sept 28 2021 - 16:34
Ethiopia to close Dublin embassy as Tigray conflict continuesCountry facing major economic difficulties compounded by Covid-19, violence in TigrayFri Sept 24 2021 - 19:58
All organisations eligible for National Lottery funding must get ‘fair crack of whip’Minister says perception money skewed to ‘certain constituencies’ has to be dealt withFri Sept 24 2021 - 16:14
Gardaí and support staff to be tested for illegal drugs under new lawMeasures part of Bill to change operational structure of force in major reform shake-upFri Sept 24 2021 - 13:08
Minimum wage to rise in Budget 2022, says VaradkarTánaiste signals ‘pay increases in most parts of the economy in the coming year’Thu Sept 23 2021 - 17:23
Pandemic bonus: Taoiseach says there may be a combination of pay and time off, including for retail staffBonus for public sector could top €1bn, warns Minister for Public ExpenditureThu Sept 23 2021 - 17:16
Circular on student housing being used for tourists will be sent to councils - MinisterAngry exchanges over causes of crisis as students protest outside DáilThu Sept 23 2021 - 15:59
Pioneering former Labour minister Mervyn Taylor dies aged 89President hails his former cabinet colleague as ‘an icon in the struggle for equality’Thu Sept 23 2021 - 15:50
Shift needed on ‘serious power imbalance’ between landlords, tenants - BacikLabour party Bill aims to make renting ‘long-term, viable, sustainable option’Wed Sept 22 2021 - 19:40
Stardust fire: Families of 47 of 48 victims could be excluded from inquests, Dáil toldAgreement on legal funding for inquests into 1981 nightclub tragedy comes undoneWed Sept 22 2021 - 18:28
Coalition told to stop blaming Covid-19 for delay in Sláintecare reformsNo coronavirus in 2017 when changes proposed and considered ‘urgent and necessary’Wed Sept 22 2021 - 17:19
Harassment law ‘just not good enough’ in dealing with stalkingSenator Lisa Chambers brings forward Bill after hearing experiences of women affected by issueWed Sept 22 2021 - 15:49
Taoiseach not ruling out 100 per cent redress for mica homeownersMcGrath appeals to Opposition not to pass judgment before enhanced proposals issuedWed Sept 22 2021 - 15:06
Partners should be classified as ‘essential accompanying persons’ in maternity wardsMidwifery sections, mainly led by women, should ‘show leadership’ on access - MinisterWed Sept 22 2021 - 12:58
Corporate tax: ‘Too many significant unknowns’ to strike a deal yet - DonohoeState would not have certainty on future rate had it signed up to OECD deal, Donohoe saysWed Sept 22 2021 - 06:00
Rising energy costs set to drive increase in winter fuel allowanceTánaiste promises budgetary measures to alleviate impact of increased heating billsWed Sept 22 2021 - 01:00
Colleges using public funds to ‘silence’ sexual harassment victims, Seanad toldMinister to sanction institutions that fail to adhere to policies on bullying under new lawsTue Sept 21 2021 - 20:23
Any change in corporate tax rate would only affect ‘very large companies’ – VaradkarTánaiste says Ireland’s 12.5% rate would remain for businesses with turnover less than €750mTue Sept 21 2021 - 20:13
Budget to help ‘most vulnerable’ with rising energy costs – TaoiseachMartin cites ‘challenges ahead’ with energy supplies but rules out banning new data centresTue Sept 21 2021 - 19:46
Varadkar defends rent controls: 'One person’s rent is another person’s income'Opposition urges Government to back three-year rent freeze to combat rising pricesTue Sept 21 2021 - 18:47
Government putting ‘money on table’ to incentivise airlines to restore routesTánaiste says Government has ‘hierarchy of routes that are most important’Tue Sept 21 2021 - 18:04
Higgins’s decision questions commitment to Belfast Agreement, Bruton saysForeign affairs and Áras crossed wires over invitation, Government sources suggestMon Sept 20 2021 - 01:00
