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- Politics
- August 15, 2018, 15:49
Presidential candidate tells Carlow councillors he would avoid ‘megaphone diplomacy’
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- Politics
- August 15, 2018, 00:26
Fianna Fáil says it will consider legislation in September
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- Politics
- August 14, 2018, 20:37
Cost of the lowered rate since its introduction in 2011 has been €2.7bn
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- Politics
- August 14, 2018, 16:22
Fianna Fáil also wants legislation requiring motorists to keep a minimum distance from cyclists when passing them
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- Politics
- August 14, 2018, 00:46
Freedom of Information documents reveal level of hostility to repealing the amendment
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- Politics
- August 13, 2018, 01:15
Funds have been drawn from a €12m dividend from the Irish Aviation Authority
![Under proposals, councils would be given targets of how many houses they should build and the work would then be contracted on to private developers. Photograph: Jason Alden/Bloomberg Under proposals, councils would be given targets of how many houses they should build and the work would then be contracted on to private developers. Photograph: Jason Alden/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.3594007.1534102955!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 13, 2018, 01:02
Housing to become tension point between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in negotiations
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- Politics
- August 13, 2018, 01:02
Fourteen councillors made allegations of bullying before quitting
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- Politics
- August 12, 2018, 20:35
Three court cases have delayed introduction of law to regulate pregnancy termination
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- Politics
- August 11, 2018, 01:00
Plans in place to move homeless families to commuter towns during papal visit
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- Politics
- August 10, 2018, 12:19
Independent TD writes stories ‘about growing up and different things like that’
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- Politics
- August 10, 2018, 11:52
The Louth TD was a vocal opponent to the referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment and had indicated he would vote against the (...)
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- Politics
- August 9, 2018, 09:38
Law lecturer to report proposed changes to Justice Minister shortly
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- Social Affairs
- August 9, 2018, 06:00
Background: Numbers seeking permits expose flaws in Government scheme
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- Social Affairs
- August 9, 2018, 01:00
System introduced by the Government less than six weeks ago lifts ban preventing many asylum seekers from taking up jobs
![Minister for Health Simon Harris and Laura Magahy, executive director of the Sláintecare Programme Office. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times. Minister for Health Simon Harris and Laura Magahy, executive director of the Sláintecare Programme Office. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.3590113.1533755471!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 8, 2018, 20:10
Minister says Government committed to reform plan despite failure to set budget or timeline
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- Politics
- August 8, 2018, 18:06
Implementation strategy doesn’t deal with some of the most significant proposals
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- Health
- August 8, 2018, 11:45
Minister for Health Simon Harris says the cost of the reforms will depend on talks
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- Politics
- August 8, 2018, 01:16
Michael Fitzmaurice says distance charging idea shows Government is out of touch
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- Politics
- August 7, 2018, 21:00
Minister for Health urges NI politicians to address abortion ban there
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- Irish News
- August 7, 2018, 15:11
Group now pressing for fresh inquests into the deaths of 48 people in 1981 Artane blaze
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- Politics
- July 23, 2018, 01:21
Ex-minister claims Stepaside station will be just a ‘prefab’ across four car park spaces
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- Religion & Beliefs
- July 19, 2018, 03:00
Cabinet is warned that pontiff’s forthcoming trip to Ireland carries a number of risks
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- Politics
- July 19, 2018, 01:00
Rebuilding Ireland was launched two years ago. There are still 9,846 people homeless
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- Politics
- July 18, 2018, 01:49
Reforms to coroners legislation will strengthen and modernise current law
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- Politics
- July 18, 2018, 01:38
Minister for Social Protection seeks to address loopholes in current legislation
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- Politics
- July 16, 2018, 05:00
Separation from Ervia group could bring savings of €70m a year but also job losses
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- Politics
- July 16, 2018, 01:00
SF is the only party to challenge Michael D Higgins for office of president
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- Crime & Law
- July 14, 2018, 01:47
A vote on removing the Article seemed like a sure thing, but it has already been derailed
![From left, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with Laura Magahy, Dr Tom Keane and Minister for Health Simon Harris. Photograph: Maxwell Photography From left, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with Laura Magahy, Dr Tom Keane and Minister for Health Simon Harris. Photograph: Maxwell Photography](/polopoly_fs/1.3563235.1531424119!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 13, 2018, 01:00
Laura Magahy owns consultancy firm which received €2.2m from the HSE in 2016
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- Politics
- July 12, 2018, 20:22
Government plans for October vote derailed by Dáil’s business committee
![Minister for Health Simon Harris sought approval from Cabinet on Thursday morning for the appointment of Laura Magahy. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons Minister for Health Simon Harris sought approval from Cabinet on Thursday morning for the appointment of Laura Magahy. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons](/polopoly_fs/1.3562839.1531404581!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 12, 2018, 15:09
Former director of Temple Bar Properties was also involved with the ‘Bertie Bowl’
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- Politics
- July 12, 2018, 11:58
‘Women in the home’ proposal sent for further scrutiny before vote
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- Politics
- July 12, 2018, 01:15
Favoured option would involve a facility built in sections and transported to the Dublin site
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has indicated his party is willing to erect posters and use party literature to support Mr Higgins. Photograph: Tom Honan Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has indicated his party is willing to erect posters and use party literature to support Mr Higgins. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.3561883.1531339824!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- July 11, 2018, 21:14
![President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins wave after they greeted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after they arrived at Aras an Uactharain on Wednesday. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins wave after they greeted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after they arrived at Aras an Uactharain on Wednesday. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.3561846.1531349880!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 11, 2018, 20:21
Parliamentary party agrees to back incumbent in his bid to be re-elected President
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- Politics
- July 11, 2018, 18:02
Some believe ‘woman’ reference in abortion Bill may exclude trans people
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- Politics
- July 11, 2018, 01:00
Oireachtas members begin co-ordinated efforts to field a rival presidential candidate
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- Politics
- July 10, 2018, 21:04
Minister for Health confirms abortion services ‘will be provided on a universal basis’
![Aidan O’Driscoll has been appointed secretary-general at the Department of Justice nine months after the position became vacant. Aidan O’Driscoll has been appointed secretary-general at the Department of Justice nine months after the position became vacant.](/polopoly_fs/1.3560612.1531253848!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- July 10, 2018, 16:58
Aidan O’Driscoll is currently secretary-general at Department of Agriculture
![A file image of Michael D Higgins and Seán Gallagher during the 2011 presidential campaign. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times. A file image of Michael D Higgins and Seán Gallagher during the 2011 presidential campaign. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.3560324.1531236571!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 10, 2018, 10:12
Michael D Higgins confirms intention to seek second term and is likely to face an election
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- Politics
- July 10, 2018, 07:32
Inside Politics: Who knows what can be achieved, or destroyed, between now and March?
![The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, who will bring the heads of the Health (Regulation of the Termination of Pregnancy) Bill to this morning’s Cabinet meeting. Photograph: Tom Honan. The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, who will bring the heads of the Health (Regulation of the Termination of Pregnancy) Bill to this morning’s Cabinet meeting. Photograph: Tom Honan.](/polopoly_fs/1.3559353.1531163310!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 10, 2018, 01:13
Minister for Health to seek Cabinet approval to publish abortion legislation
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- Commercial Property
- July 9, 2018, 06:00
Non-performing loans have fallen almost by half to €4.5bn at the end of March, says chief
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- Politics
- July 7, 2018, 01:55
Filibustering and attempts to delay the legislation by some rural TDs left a bitter taste
![Minister for Health Simon Harris is to bring the Heads of the Health (Regulation of the Termination of Pregnancy) Bill to Cabinet on Tuesday. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Minister for Health Simon Harris is to bring the Heads of the Health (Regulation of the Termination of Pregnancy) Bill to Cabinet on Tuesday. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3556801.1530904337!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 6, 2018, 20:12
Zones of 100m-150m intended to stop women being harassed while accessing services
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- Health
- July 6, 2018, 12:14
Dr Scally had earlier criticised alleged lack of cooperation on provision of documents
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- Health
- July 6, 2018, 01:27
Scoping inquiry chair Gabriel Scally not happy at information’s ‘pace and format’
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- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 22:00
Pieta House founder was appointed to the Seanad by Enda Kenny
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- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 20:14
Fianna Fáil leader launches personal attack on Taoiseach after latter’s remarks on media
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- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 18:19
Taoiseach tells reporters in Dublin he never said he agreed with US president
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- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 07:27
Inside Politics: Taoiseach’s strategy is to bypass traditional press and use social media to connect with people
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- Economy
- July 5, 2018, 06:00
Latest health report highlights housing crisis and advises against spending increases and tax cuts
![Insolvency Service of Ireland: three of its investigations resulted in the recovery of about €6.5 million. Photograph: iStockphoto Insolvency Service of Ireland: three of its investigations resulted in the recovery of about €6.5 million. Photograph: iStockphoto](/polopoly_fs/1.3554210.1530732158!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- July 5, 2018, 05:52
New bankruptcies fell 10% last year to 526 as economy continued to recover from crisis
![Minister for Health Simon Harris will bring the Heads of the Patient Safety Bill to Cabinet. File photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Minister for Health Simon Harris will bring the Heads of the Patient Safety Bill to Cabinet. File photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3554302.1530741625!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- July 5, 2018, 04:08
Claims agency says number of legal actions is now 28, with two more potential challenges
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- Politics
- July 5, 2018, 01:58
Report into its future had proposed National Symphony Orchestra should be a State entity
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- Financial Services
- July 4, 2018, 18:48
Number of accounts identified as impacted up by 13 since March, to 9,345
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- Politics
- July 4, 2018, 03:05
Fingal County Council likely candidate after AG rules out Irish Aviation Authority
![Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan is to seek Cabinet approval on Thursday to proceed with a referendum on the Constitutional reference to a woman’s place in the home. Photograph: Eric Luke / The Irish Times Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan is to seek Cabinet approval on Thursday to proceed with a referendum on the Constitutional reference to a woman’s place in the home. Photograph: Eric Luke / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3552898.1530646231!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 4, 2018, 00:23
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan proceeds with deletion despite concerns
![Independent TD Mattie McGrath: “I believe there is a need for a new political party, which focuses on rural issues.” Photograph: Eric Luke Independent TD Mattie McGrath: “I believe there is a need for a new political party, which focuses on rural issues.” Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.3550253.1530464494!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 2, 2018, 00:01
Independent TD plans to set up his own party with TD for Cork South West Michael Collins
![Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald: holds view there should be a presidential contest and has indicated she has identified potential candidates. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald: holds view there should be a presidential contest and has indicated she has identified potential candidates. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.3550223.1530463273!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 1, 2018, 17:41
Views differ on whether SF should support Michael D Higgins or field own candidate
![Some Ministers believe Fine Gael can gain between seven and 13 seats in the next general election Some Ministers believe Fine Gael can gain between seven and 13 seats in the next general election](/polopoly_fs/1.3548716.1530311785!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 30, 2018, 01:24
Senior Government sources say Taoiseach is eager to have general election this year
![Simon Harris attends the launch of the State’s new LGBTI+ national youth strategy, in Dublin. Photograph: Maxwellphotography.ie Simon Harris attends the launch of the State’s new LGBTI+ national youth strategy, in Dublin. Photograph: Maxwellphotography.ie](/polopoly_fs/1.3548424.1530291410!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 29, 2018, 16:27
Tánaiste says Fine Gael not keen for there to be an election as the public do not want one
![Micheál Martin: he said he had been clear since as early as last February that he wanted to pass a third budget as committed to in the confidence and supply arrangement Micheál Martin: he said he had been clear since as early as last February that he wanted to pass a third budget as committed to in the confidence and supply arrangement](/polopoly_fs/1.3547387.1530213740!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 28, 2018, 20:22
Fianna Fáil leader claims the Taoiseach is trying to provoke him into an election
![Gaby Patino and Max have lived in a direct provision centre with her boyfriend in Cork for nearly two years. File photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision Gaby Patino and Max have lived in a direct provision centre with her boyfriend in Cork for nearly two years. File photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision](/polopoly_fs/1.3546160.1530136026!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- June 28, 2018, 06:00
Employed people will be expected to make contribution to direct provision centre
![Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the Taoiseach needed to “cop on”. File photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons/The Irish Times Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the Taoiseach needed to “cop on”. File photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3546119.1530138380!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 28, 2018, 01:00
Fianna Fáil leader claims party will not discuss renewing confidence and supply agreement
![Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he does not envisage offering employers incentives to recruit asylum seekers. File photograph: Eric Luke Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he does not envisage offering employers incentives to recruit asylum seekers. File photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.3545992.1530125262!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 27, 2018, 19:47
But new scheme excludes those who are appealing rejected asylum applications
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Drew Harris at Government Buildings on Tuesday. Mr Harris is currently the Deputy Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Drew Harris at Government Buildings on Tuesday. Mr Harris is currently the Deputy Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3544978.1530091936!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 27, 2018, 01:24
Taoiseach welcomes appointment of outsider as ‘good’ for Irish policing
![Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan secured Cabinet approval on Tuesday to lift restrictions on asylum seekers working, including the abolishment of the €1,000 payment for an employment permit. Photograph: Eric Luke Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan secured Cabinet approval on Tuesday to lift restrictions on asylum seekers working, including the abolishment of the €1,000 payment for an employment permit. Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.3544958.1530046702!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 27, 2018, 01:22
All jobs but Garda, Defence and Civil Service will be open to those in direct provision
![Drew Harris, who has 34 years’ policing experience, principally in Northern Ireland. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Drew Harris, who has 34 years’ policing experience, principally in Northern Ireland. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3544843.1530044624!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 20:19
Party has had tense relationship with Drew Harris – some partly blame him for Adams’s arrest
![Micheal Martin: “President Higgins has served the country with great distinction over the course of his first term both at home and around the world.” Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons / THE IRISH TIMES Micheal Martin: “President Higgins has served the country with great distinction over the course of his first term both at home and around the world.” Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons / THE IRISH TIMES](/polopoly_fs/1.3544815.1530037329!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 19:22
Micheal Martin says party will not field a candidate in the presidential election
![Deputy Chief Constable with the Police Service of Northern Ireland Drew Harris who has been chosen as the next Garda Commissioner. Photograph: Getty Deputy Chief Constable with the Police Service of Northern Ireland Drew Harris who has been chosen as the next Garda Commissioner. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.3544255.1535643985!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- June 26, 2018, 12:20
An Garda Síochána is ‘on the cusp of significant change’, says Minister for Justice
![Photograph: Eric Luke Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.3543504.1529957608!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 04:57
Harris to address naming anomaly preventing same sex-couples register as legal parent
![Senator Gerard Craughwell. File photograph: Dave Meehan Senator Gerard Craughwell. File photograph: Dave Meehan](/polopoly_fs/1.2184100.1529959692!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 01:45
Gerard Craughwell claims President is delaying any announcement for tactical reasons
![Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan: he may be in charge of granting work permits Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan: he may be in charge of granting work permits](/polopoly_fs/1.3543514.1529957204!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 26, 2018, 00:35
Supreme Court ruled a year ago ban on asylum-seekers accessing work was unconstitutional
![Sinn Féin TD Peadar Tóibín accepts he will lose the whip by voting against abortion legislation. Photograph: Cyril Byrne / The Irish Times Sinn Féin TD Peadar Tóibín accepts he will lose the whip by voting against abortion legislation. Photograph: Cyril Byrne / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3542889.1529925093!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 25, 2018, 12:11
Meath West TD will not support law to allow for access to terminations up to 12 weeks
![Risk register: Gardaí say an intruder alarm and CCTV systems should be installed to monitor access in offices and public waiting areas. File photograph: Getty Images Risk register: Gardaí say an intruder alarm and CCTV systems should be installed to monitor access in offices and public waiting areas. File photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3540651.1529694082!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 23, 2018, 01:30
Gardaí advise politicians on how best to assist staff in wake of rising threat from public
![A coloured scanning electron micrograph of a cell of a cervical carcinoma. File photograph: Getty Images A coloured scanning electron micrograph of a cell of a cervical carcinoma. File photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3541645.1529732531!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- June 23, 2018, 00:09
HSE phones woman to apologise while she is getting post-cancer-treatment wig
![As the incumbent, President Michael D. Higgins can nominate himself for a second term. Photograph: Toms Kalnins/EPA As the incumbent, President Michael D. Higgins can nominate himself for a second term. Photograph: Toms Kalnins/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.3540630.1529693639!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 23, 2018, 00:01
Michael D Higgins indicates his desire to stand again ahead of formal announcement
![A total of 204 women have made requests seeking their medical records. However, only 116 of the files have been handed over. File photograph: Frank Miller A total of 204 women have made requests seeking their medical records. However, only 116 of the files have been handed over. File photograph: Frank Miller](/polopoly_fs/1.3540484.1529688344!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 22, 2018, 18:25
‘Extraordinary’ figures show many yet to receive information despite Government promises
![Minister for Health Simon Harris has been sent a lengthy submission on abortion legislation by Solidarity/People Before Profit TD Ruth Coppinger. Minister for Health Simon Harris has been sent a lengthy submission on abortion legislation by Solidarity/People Before Profit TD Ruth Coppinger.](/polopoly_fs/1.3540372.1529698375!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 22, 2018, 16:50
Heads of a Bill to regulate the termination of pregnancy is due to be published next month
![The practice of sending smear tests to the US has been criticised in recent weeks as the CervicalCheck controversy came to light. Photograph: Getty Images. The practice of sending smear tests to the US has been criticised in recent weeks as the CervicalCheck controversy came to light. Photograph: Getty Images.](/polopoly_fs/1.3539496.1529613733!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 22, 2018, 01:00
Practice of CervicalCheck sending smear tests abroad has been criticised
![Nama sold its Northern Ireland property loans portfolio, Project Eagle, to US company Cerberus in 2014 for some €1.6billion. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times. Nama sold its Northern Ireland property loans portfolio, Project Eagle, to US company Cerberus in 2014 for some €1.6billion. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.3539490.1529612682!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 21, 2018, 21:24
File of 800-pages on €1.6bn disposal of NI loans understood to have come from developer
![Minister for Health, Simon Harris: addresses criticisms levelled at the people who gathered in Dublin Castle for the referendum result. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Health, Simon Harris: addresses criticisms levelled at the people who gathered in Dublin Castle for the referendum result. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.3537913.1529525186!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 21, 2018, 02:09
Exclusion zones needed to stop protesters from intimidating women accessing services
![Minister for Transport Shane Ross singled out Independent Senator Michael McDowell, who has been a vocal opponent of the measures. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Transport Shane Ross singled out Independent Senator Michael McDowell, who has been a vocal opponent of the measures. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3537868.1529517795!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 20, 2018, 19:03
Minister says he is pleased Upper House accepts change needed to way judges appointed
![](/polopoly_fs/1.3536715.1529485530!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 20, 2018, 05:00
Many stay in emergency accommodation until they can secure a local authority home
![The State apology was in response to a motion tabled by the Labour party and accepted by all political parties. Photograph: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo The State apology was in response to a motion tabled by the Labour party and accepted by all political parties. Photograph: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo](/polopoly_fs/1.3536708.1529440966!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 20, 2018, 01:00
Mary McAleese says Ireland ‘now grown deeply respectful of gay citizens’
![Deputy Carol Nolan, who had been suspended, has written to Sinn Féin informing them she will not be returning to the party. Deputy Carol Nolan, who had been suspended, has written to Sinn Féin informing them she will not be returning to the party.](/polopoly_fs/1.3536168.1529417549!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 14:14
‘I cannot and will not support abortion... for that reason I have decided to leave Sinn Féin’
![Ulster Bank’s interim chief executive, Paul Stanley, will update the Oireachtas finance committee on Tuesday on a range of issues concerning the lender. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons Ulster Bank’s interim chief executive, Paul Stanley, will update the Oireachtas finance committee on Tuesday on a range of issues concerning the lender. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons](/polopoly_fs/1.3535127.1529344410!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- June 19, 2018, 04:25
Bank to update Oireachtas committee on overcharging issue that will result in €38m paidout
![Article 41.2 of the Constitution says the State “recognises that by her life within the home, woman gives to the State a support without which the common good cannot be achieved”. File photograph: Getty Images Article 41.2 of the Constitution says the State “recognises that by her life within the home, woman gives to the State a support without which the common good cannot be achieved”. File photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3535312.1529357276!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 01:07
Charlie Flanagan also seeking approval for referendum on issue of blasphemy
![Five people have participated in the final round of interviews to become the next Garda commissioner. File photograph: iStockPhoto Five people have participated in the final round of interviews to become the next Garda commissioner. File photograph: iStockPhoto](/polopoly_fs/1.3535317.1529357633!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 01:03
If an internal Garda candidate is chosen, appointment likely to go ahead in August
![RTÉ director general Dee Forbes: Despite a voluntary-redundancy scheme, a land sale and new structures, the annual report warns of financial challenges. RTÉ director general Dee Forbes: Despite a voluntary-redundancy scheme, a land sale and new structures, the annual report warns of financial challenges.](/polopoly_fs/1.3535225.1529350781!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 00:46
Broadcaster posts €6.4m deficit for 2017and cites licence, Brexit and ad revenue woes
![Charlie Flanagan will seek Cabinet approval on Tuesday to offer a formal apology to the men, who were criminalised prior to 1993 for consensual same-sex activities. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Charlie Flanagan will seek Cabinet approval on Tuesday to offer a formal apology to the men, who were criminalised prior to 1993 for consensual same-sex activities. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3535146.1529396625!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 19, 2018, 00:20
Oireachtas to acknowledge law, in place prior to 1993, caused multiple harms to those affected
![The Government may not be able to introduce legislation to regulate the termination of pregnancy until the autumn, Minister for Health Simon Harris has said. Photograph: Aidan Crawley The Government may not be able to introduce legislation to regulate the termination of pregnancy until the autumn, Minister for Health Simon Harris has said. Photograph: Aidan Crawley](/polopoly_fs/1.3530822.1528992342!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 14, 2018, 17:05
Attorney General says law cannot be considered by Oireachtas until challenges dealt with
![Vicky Phelan who settled a High Court action after her cancer was missed in a smear test three years before she was diagnosed. Photograph: Collins Courts Vicky Phelan who settled a High Court action after her cancer was missed in a smear test three years before she was diagnosed. Photograph: Collins Courts](/polopoly_fs/1.3529650.1528929426!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- June 14, 2018, 05:00
Officials warn disclosures ‘could be more harmful than beneficial’ amid smear test inquiry
![Mr Harris will brief the Opposition on Thursday on the issue but a source said the Government was mindful of the fact it could not be committal on the timeline. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Mr Harris will brief the Opposition on Thursday on the issue but a source said the Government was mindful of the fact it could not be committal on the timeline. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3529604.1528922751!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 14, 2018, 01:00
Minister for Health plans to publish legislation in early July regardless of court actions
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was unclear as to whether legislation to implement the decision of the people can even be introduced in the Dáil while the courts consider the applications. Photograph: Dáil/PA Wire Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was unclear as to whether legislation to implement the decision of the people can even be introduced in the Dáil while the courts consider the applications. Photograph: Dáil/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3528858.1528873352!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 13, 2018, 08:02
Inside Politics: Taoiseach unclear if legislation can be introduced during court process
![Minister for Transport Shane Ross has previously quetioned Mari Hurley’s appointment to the board of Nama. Minister for Transport Shane Ross has previously quetioned Mari Hurley’s appointment to the board of Nama.](/polopoly_fs/1.3528838.1528868500!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 13, 2018, 06:44
Minister not opposed to second term for Mari Hurley but said he wants more transparency
![Three cumainn from Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín’s constituency support a vote of conscience on the forthcoming legislation on abortion. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill Three cumainn from Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín’s constituency support a vote of conscience on the forthcoming legislation on abortion. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3528388.1528833585!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 13, 2018, 01:45
Party leadership seeking to apply whip on the matter but 24 local cumainn are opposed
![Dr Gabriel Scally: his inquiry will not be able to meet its deadline of a final report by the end of June. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Dr Gabriel Scally: his inquiry will not be able to meet its deadline of a final report by the end of June. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3528422.1528836019!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- June 13, 2018, 01:00
Department and HSE under fire for late handover and format of documents
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