![Difficulty recruiting staff means many pubs are closing for two days per week. Photograph: iStock Difficulty recruiting staff means many pubs are closing for two days per week. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4887318.1653416117!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 24, 2022, 19:15
Oireachtas Committee to hear many staff have left industry to take up jobs elsewhere
![Cabinet has approved Minister for Justice Helen McEntee’s request for the Offences Against the State Act to be extended for another 12 months Cabinet has approved Minister for Justice Helen McEntee’s request for the Offences Against the State Act to be extended for another 12 months](/polopoly_fs/1.4887017.1653416486!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 24, 2022, 13:50
Party also has ‘no difficulty whatsoever’ declaring its property portfolio
![Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin: ‘It doesn’t matter who you are, if you’re a party member, if you’re party supporter or if you’re just getting involved in election activity, nobody is above the law and therefore we welcome the conviction.’ Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin: ‘It doesn’t matter who you are, if you’re a party member, if you’re party supporter or if you’re just getting involved in election activity, nobody is above the law and therefore we welcome the conviction.’ Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4886988.1653393106!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 24, 2022, 12:55
Sean Fitzgerald sentenced to nine months in prison for incident during election campaign
![Minister for Justice Helen McEntee: it is understood she believes the law needs to be renewed due to the ‘real and persistent threat’ from dissident republican paramilitary groups. Photograph: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie Minister for Justice Helen McEntee: it is understood she believes the law needs to be renewed due to the ‘real and persistent threat’ from dissident republican paramilitary groups. Photograph: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie](/polopoly_fs/1.4886341.1653339234!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 24, 2022, 00:01
Minister for Justice seeks extension of Act providing for non-jury Special Criminal Court
![Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien with residents Eileen McDonnell and Joan Brown at Fold Housing’s St Agnes development in Crumlin, Dublin, on Monday. Photograph: Tom Honan Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien with residents Eileen McDonnell and Joan Brown at Fold Housing’s St Agnes development in Crumlin, Dublin, on Monday. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4886384.1653342690!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 24, 2022, 00:01
Measure likely to have biggest impact on Sinn Féin
![The Department of Foreign Affairs says while the Passport Service ‘is experiencing a very high volume of applications, this does not represent a backlog’ The Department of Foreign Affairs says while the Passport Service ‘is experiencing a very high volume of applications, this does not represent a backlog’](/polopoly_fs/1.4883849.1653049715!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 20, 2022, 13:29
Further action by applicants required before passports can be issued, Department says
![Green Party leader Eamon Ryan. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Green Party leader Eamon Ryan. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4883320.1652990484!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 20, 2022, 03:00
Green Party is divided on issue, which could lead to members voting against Government
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- Politics
- May 19, 2022, 16:12
Numerous politicians have waived portions of their salary but the sums are not confirmed publicly
![Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said “They have strong views and they are entitled to that, but we manage it in our way”. File photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said “They have strong views and they are entitled to that, but we manage it in our way”. File photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4882892.1652981669!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 19, 2022, 12:11
Minister plays down suggestions the Government had been weakened
![Patrick Costello and Neasa Hourigan lost the party whip for six months after they voted in favour of the Sinn Féin motion on the National Maternity Hospital (NMH). Patrick Costello and Neasa Hourigan lost the party whip for six months after they voted in favour of the Sinn Féin motion on the National Maternity Hospital (NMH).](/polopoly_fs/1.4882863.1652960984!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 19, 2022, 10:51
Two green TDs lost whip for six months after voting with Sinn Féin on NMH motion
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- Politics
- May 19, 2022, 08:14
Inside Politics: A majority of one is not a comfortable position for any Government
![The Oireachtas enterprise committee is considering a draft version of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022 which was published by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar in January. Photograph: iStock The Oireachtas enterprise committee is considering a draft version of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022 which was published by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar in January. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4881961.1652883902!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 18, 2022, 15:25
Oireachtas enterprise committee debates Bill aimed at giving right to request to work remotely
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- Politics
- May 18, 2022, 09:09
Reform is to balance a business’s duty of care with personal responsibility of customers
![Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan said she could not vote against the Sinn Féin motion due to her concerns over the NMH project in its current format. Photograph: Laura Hutton Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan said she could not vote against the Sinn Féin motion due to her concerns over the NMH project in its current format. Photograph: Laura Hutton](/polopoly_fs/1.4881702.1652859279!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 18, 2022, 08:34
Inside Politics: Could the Rural Independents be responsible for the loss of a Green TD?
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said on numerous occasions that ‘We have a “listening ear” on the draft legislation and are open to changes to it.’ Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said on numerous occasions that ‘We have a “listening ear” on the draft legislation and are open to changes to it.’ Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4881317.1652816259!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 18, 2022, 00:01
Government examining how best to bolster employees’ right of appeal in draft law
![Róisín Shorthall described move as ‘bad day’ for Ireland, women’s health, accountability and Sláintecare – the cross party plan to reform the health service. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Róisín Shorthall described move as ‘bad day’ for Ireland, women’s health, accountability and Sláintecare – the cross party plan to reform the health service. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4880863.1652791033!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 17, 2022, 13:37
Deal unchanged following intense debate over ownership and ethos of new hospital
![Boris Johnson visits Thales weapons manufacturer during a visit to Northern Ireland for talks with Stormont parties on May 16th, 2022 in Belfast. Photograph: Liam McBurney/ Pool/ Getty Images Boris Johnson visits Thales weapons manufacturer during a visit to Northern Ireland for talks with Stormont parties on May 16th, 2022 in Belfast. Photograph: Liam McBurney/ Pool/ Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4880725.1652770296!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 17, 2022, 07:51
Inside Politics: Government set to sign off on NMH deal, but the row is not over yet
![Model of the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent’s campus. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Model of the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent’s campus. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4880100.1652729874!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 17, 2022, 01:00
Agreement unchanged after intense debate over ownership and ethos of new hospital
![Neasa Hourigan has not ruled out supporting Sinn Féin motion on ownership of site. Neasa Hourigan has not ruled out supporting Sinn Féin motion on ownership of site.](/polopoly_fs/1.4880119.1652731120!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 16, 2022, 20:47
Case for pushing forward now on basis of current agreement questioned by Hourigan
![A computer generated impression of the new National Maternity Hospital. A computer generated impression of the new National Maternity Hospital.](/polopoly_fs/1.4879777.1652725980!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 16, 2022, 15:41
Kieran Mulvey says contentious wording not in original 2017 deal
![A computer generated impression of the new National Maternity Hospital. A computer generated impression of the new National Maternity Hospital.](/polopoly_fs/1.4879535.1652711231!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 16, 2022, 11:27
James Menton tells committee two owners would make it difficult to manage campus
![Labour party leader Ivana Bacik: women politicians are subjected to more abuse than their male counterparts. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Labour party leader Ivana Bacik: women politicians are subjected to more abuse than their male counterparts. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4877041.1652389005!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 13, 2022, 01:00
Irish Women’s Parliamentary Caucus draws attention to intimidation and threats in job
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- Politics
- May 12, 2022, 19:48
Former Tánaiste says governors were ‘horrified’ there was no written valuation
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- Politics
- May 12, 2022, 17:17
Payment likely to be flat rate to minimise logistical complexity of administering it
![TDs will quiz UL representatives on issues raised by the Comptroller and Auditor General including procurement that did not comply with State spending rules and the purchase of a site for a city centre campus. File photograph TDs will quiz UL representatives on issues raised by the Comptroller and Auditor General including procurement that did not comply with State spending rules and the purchase of a site for a city centre campus. File photograph](/polopoly_fs/1.4875997.1652301387!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 11, 2022, 21:36
Public Accounts Committee meeting to examine the university’s 2020 accounts
![Taoiseach Micheal Martin briefed TDs and Senators on the aftermath of the Assembly elections in the North and efforts to get a new Stormont Executive up and running. Photograph: Alan Betson Taoiseach Micheal Martin briefed TDs and Senators on the aftermath of the Assembly elections in the North and efforts to get a new Stormont Executive up and running. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4875995.1652301379!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 11, 2022, 21:36
Martin tells Johnson any unilateral action would destabilise Northern Ireland
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- Politics
- May 11, 2022, 15:18
Campaigners express disappointment at apology made in Seanad by Minister for Children
![Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman: Illegal birth registrations are a ‘historic wrong with deep and enduring impacts’ and those who knowingly made them ‘committed a grave offence’. Photograph: Maxwells Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman: Illegal birth registrations are a ‘historic wrong with deep and enduring impacts’ and those who knowingly made them ‘committed a grave offence’. Photograph: Maxwells](/polopoly_fs/1.4875060.1652217248!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 11, 2022, 01:00
Adoption rights groups and politicians call on Taoiseach to issue full State apology
![Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said he believes it is ‘timely to acknowledge the anguish experienced by those who have been affected by illegal birth registration.’ Photograph: Marc O’Sullivan Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said he believes it is ‘timely to acknowledge the anguish experienced by those who have been affected by illegal birth registration.’ Photograph: Marc O’Sullivan](/polopoly_fs/1.4874793.1652208914!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 10, 2022, 16:19
Adoption campaigner criticises planned apology arguing it would be too narrow
![A model of the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent’s campus. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins A model of the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent’s campus. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4873289.1652088798!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 9, 2022, 10:31
Two Cabinet members who raised concerns defended project over the weekend
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘The balance between the nationalist vote and the unionist vote hasn’t changed hugely.’ Photograph: Colin Keegan Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘The balance between the nationalist vote and the unionist vote hasn’t changed hugely.’ Photograph: Colin Keegan](/polopoly_fs/1.4872856.1652038635!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 9, 2022, 01:00
Minister counters Sinn Féin claims election result brings Border poll much closer
![Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis has urged all the North’s parties to ‘fulfil their responsibilities’ and form an Executive as soon as possible. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PA Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis has urged all the North’s parties to ‘fulfil their responsibilities’ and form an Executive as soon as possible. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4872915.1652043782!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 9, 2022, 00:01
Irish, British and US governments urge parties to re-establish Executive rapidly
![Heather Humphreys: she said the current location of the NMH at Holles Street had gone past its sell-by-date, and it was important to ‘move this on now as quickly as we can’. Photograph: Getty Images Heather Humphreys: she said the current location of the NMH at Holles Street had gone past its sell-by-date, and it was important to ‘move this on now as quickly as we can’. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4872874.1652041103!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 8, 2022, 21:12
Naughton says there will be ‘clear protections’ to ensure new NMH has complete operational and clinical independence
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘There’s a responsibility on us all to... find a way of working with the parties to put an executive and Assembly that can work back in place.’ Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘There’s a responsibility on us all to... find a way of working with the parties to put an executive and Assembly that can work back in place.’ Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4872687.1652025181!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 8, 2022, 16:53
Row between London and Brussels likely to delay forming new Stormont executive
![Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast, during counting for the Northern Ireland Assembly. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast, during counting for the Northern Ireland Assembly. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4872603.1652017970!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 8, 2022, 14:53
Sinn Féin says keeping the Executive down ‘will not change the protocol one iota’
![Rewards of $5 million have been offered by the US to anyone who can supply information leading to the arrests and convictions of Christy Kinahan snr and his sons Daniel and Christopher jnr. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photo Rewards of $5 million have been offered by the US to anyone who can supply information leading to the arrests and convictions of Christy Kinahan snr and his sons Daniel and Christopher jnr. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photo](/polopoly_fs/1.4871380.1651849823!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 6, 2022, 16:11
Further sanctions under consideration against individuals associated with gang
![Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris pictured on Friday morning at the official opening of the new Dublin Airport Garda Station. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris pictured on Friday morning at the official opening of the new Dublin Airport Garda Station. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin](/polopoly_fs/1.4871371.1651849091!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 6, 2022, 15:58
Drew Harris also insists vetting for security staff blamed for delays at Dublin Airport ‘working well’
![Drew Harris said the security of Irish Government Ministers is kept under ‘constant review’ following Simon Coveney being evacuated from a peace event due to a security alert in March. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Times Drew Harris said the security of Irish Government Ministers is kept under ‘constant review’ following Simon Coveney being evacuated from a peace event due to a security alert in March. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4871214.1651838306!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 6, 2022, 12:58
Uncertainty over when a new Executive will be formed in the wake of Thursday’s Assembly election
![Dr Peter Boylan. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dr Peter Boylan. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4870755.1651784388!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 6, 2022, 00:02
Possible extra Oireachtas committee meeting on Thursday may feature Peter Boylan
![The plan to retrofit 500,000 homes to improve their energy efficiency will require workers in that area to increase from 4,000 to 17,000 by 2024. Photograph: iStock The plan to retrofit 500,000 homes to improve their energy efficiency will require workers in that area to increase from 4,000 to 17,000 by 2024. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4870668.1651775978!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 5, 2022, 19:39
Industry making ‘considerable effort’ to bring greater gender balance to the sector
![Ireland’s national debt was €237.2 billion at the end of 2021. Photograph: iStock Ireland’s national debt was €237.2 billion at the end of 2021. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4870324.1651758423!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 5, 2022, 14:47
Secretary general of the Department of Finance addresses committee
![Smoke rises from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, in territory under the government of the Donetsk People’s Republic, eastern Ukraine on May 3rd. Photograph: AP Smoke rises from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, in territory under the government of the Donetsk People’s Republic, eastern Ukraine on May 3rd. Photograph: AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4870433.1651777617!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- World
- May 5, 2022, 07:57
Ukrainian defence of facility highlights Russia’s failure to take major cities in 10-week war
![Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said he thought the rally would antagonise people. File photograph: Alan Betson Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said he thought the rally would antagonise people. File photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4869361.1651695401!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 4, 2022, 15:41
Eamon Ryan talks of ‘real sense of outrage as to what’s happening in the Ukraine’
![The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042 was published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) last November. Photograph: iStock The Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042 was published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) last November. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4868701.1651608953!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 3, 2022, 21:10
Concern at ‘slow and vague timelines’ and absence of Dart Underground and southside metro
![The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has been invoked in a Russian broadcast simulating attacks on the ‘British Isles’. Photograph: Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service via AP The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has been invoked in a Russian broadcast simulating attacks on the ‘British Isles’. Photograph: Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service via AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4868520.1651649634!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 3, 2022, 18:17
‘I think it reflects a mindset that is worrying and not in touch with reality,’ says Martin
![Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ‘This mission is an opportunity for Ireland to demonstrate its support for the Ukrainian people.’ Photograph: Eric Luke Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ‘This mission is an opportunity for Ireland to demonstrate its support for the Ukrainian people.’ Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.4868117.1651569007!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 3, 2022, 10:11
Seán Ó Fearghaíl and Mark Daly set to visit towns devastated by Russian invasion
![DAA chief Dalton Philips wrote to the Department of Transport on the new system of enhanced background checks for airport workers. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times DAA chief Dalton Philips wrote to the Department of Transport on the new system of enhanced background checks for airport workers. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4865692.1651252445!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- April 29, 2022, 18:14
Dalton Philips told department that delays in new system threatened the Irish economy
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was vital a new Stormont Executive was formed after the elections on May 5th Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was vital a new Stormont Executive was formed after the elections on May 5th](/polopoly_fs/1.4864351.1651173212!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 28, 2022, 14:12
Micheál Martin says issues around Brexit have ‘hindered’ the peace process
![Image of proposed new Garda station on O’Connell street. Photograph: OPW Image of proposed new Garda station on O’Connell street. Photograph: OPW](/polopoly_fs/1.4863624.1651159105!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 21:17
Jim O’Callaghan warned gangs of youths ‘prowling Dublin city’ looking for people to attack
![Heather Humphreys said she will be bringing proposals to a Cabinet sub-committee for discussion there ’very soon’. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times Heather Humphreys said she will be bringing proposals to a Cabinet sub-committee for discussion there ’very soon’. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4863463.1651077328!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 17:35
Pensions Commission recommends gradual increase in qualification age to 68 over 17 years
![Officials are examining whether the sums on offer should vary depending on how many refugees a person is hosting. Officials are examining whether the sums on offer should vary depending on how many refugees a person is hosting.](/polopoly_fs/1.4863235.1651064631!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 14:04
Sum of €400 per month being discussed to help with increased costs
![Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said privacy for families and safety and security is ‘absolutely paramount’ and will be provided. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said privacy for families and safety and security is ‘absolutely paramount’ and will be provided. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4862690.1651008255!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 26, 2022, 21:46
Plans also being developed to roll out an initial 500 temporary modular housing units
![Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Orla O’Connor to say current law ‘acts as a gatekeeper creating a series of obstacles that prevent access to abortion’. Photograph: Alan Betson Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Orla O’Connor to say current law ‘acts as a gatekeeper creating a series of obstacles that prevent access to abortion’. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4862474.1650987328!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 26, 2022, 16:35
Women’s council plans to address 12-week limit and poor national coverage
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar published a draft of the Right to Request Remote Working Bill in January. Photograph: The Irish Times Tánaiste Leo Varadkar published a draft of the Right to Request Remote Working Bill in January. Photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4862354.1650992489!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 26, 2022, 13:19
Grow Remote calls for changes to Bill to support firms to say yes to remote working
![Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan. Solid Fuels Regulations are still in draft form. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan. Solid Fuels Regulations are still in draft form. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4861768.1650960511!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 25, 2022, 21:28
Revised plan on turf ban exempts communities of less than 500 people
![Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan is seeking to ban the sale of turf from September as part of efforts to crack down on the use of smokey fuels. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan is seeking to ban the sale of turf from September as part of efforts to crack down on the use of smokey fuels. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4859609.1650648118!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 22, 2022, 18:22
Party’s motion likely to further expose internal Coalition tension over plans
![Martin Fraser is secretary general of the Government. Photograph: GIS Martin Fraser is secretary general of the Government. Photograph: GIS](/polopoly_fs/1.4859329.1650654525!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 22, 2022, 13:18
Country’s top civil servant also indicates he did not discuss the proposal with Taoiseach
![Senator Lisa Chambers with campaigners Una Ring and Eve McDowell, as well as Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos Senator Lisa Chambers with campaigners Una Ring and Eve McDowell, as well as Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4858529.1650564849!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 21, 2022, 16:10
New offence of non-fatal strangulation could see life sentences for serious harm
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin spoke of the pressures posed by the arrival of refugees into Ireland. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos Taoiseach Micheál Martin spoke of the pressures posed by the arrival of refugees into Ireland. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4863245.1651065496!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 21, 2022, 01:00
Cabinet told up to 33,000 Ukrainian refugees could be seeking shelter by end of May
![Maura Quinn has been chief executive of the Institute of Directors since 2008 and she is to leave that role in June. Maura Quinn has been chief executive of the Institute of Directors since 2008 and she is to leave that role in June.](/polopoly_fs/1.4857361.1650465391!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 20, 2022, 11:55
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly says Quinn will report back to him in June
![Prof Holohan’s salary will be in excess of regular pay scales for academic professors at the university. File photograph: Julien Behal Prof Holohan’s salary will be in excess of regular pay scales for academic professors at the university. File photograph: Julien Behal](/polopoly_fs/1.4847554.1649366032!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 7, 2022, 22:01
CMO also reveals own role in development of his new academic job
![Inspectors are surveying properties and have 15 criteria to be assessed as ‘adequate’ or ‘not adequate’, including structural condition, food preparation, storage and laundry facilities, potential hazards for small children and sanitary facilities. Photograph: Getty Images Inspectors are surveying properties and have 15 criteria to be assessed as ‘adequate’ or ‘not adequate’, including structural condition, food preparation, storage and laundry facilities, potential hazards for small children and sanitary facilities. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4847532.1649364035!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 7, 2022, 21:38
Number is around 12% of 24,411 pledges made through the Irish Red Cross to date
![A Housing for All progress report warns of ‘challenges ahead’. Photograph: iStock A Housing for All progress report warns of ‘challenges ahead’. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4847159.1649350023!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 7, 2022, 13:30
Initiative to speed up development of apartments in cities also pushed back
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- Politics
- April 6, 2022, 21:30
Accommodation for Ukrainian refugees in Gormanstown, Millstreet and City West fully in use by Easter, meeting hears
![The carbon tax increase comes at a time that the cost-of-living crisis is at the top of the political agenda due to spiraling energy costs, caused in part by the war in Ukraine. Photograph: iStock The carbon tax increase comes at a time that the cost-of-living crisis is at the top of the political agenda due to spiraling energy costs, caused in part by the war in Ukraine. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4845619.1649192793!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 22:06
Government expected to proceed with increase despite concerns of potential political fallout
![Alan Shatter says a lot of Jewish people living in settlements work with Palestinians and even socialise together – “The settlements are not the obstacle to a resolution of all of this.” Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Alan Shatter says a lot of Jewish people living in settlements work with Palestinians and even socialise together – “The settlements are not the obstacle to a resolution of all of this.” Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4845612.1649192438!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 22:00
Amnesty’s description of Israel’s behaviour and treatment rejected by ex-minister
![Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has asked local authorities to identify sites that could be used for temporary or permanent housing as part of efforts to provide accommodation for potentially tens of thousands of people fleeing the Russian attack on Ukraine. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has asked local authorities to identify sites that could be used for temporary or permanent housing as part of efforts to provide accommodation for potentially tens of thousands of people fleeing the Russian attack on Ukraine. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4845430.1649184384!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 18:10
Ministers told average of 580 people a day fleeing to Ireland daily due to Russian invasion
![The tourism industry was badly hit by the travel restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photograph: iStock The tourism industry was badly hit by the travel restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4845236.1649167960!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 15:12
Committee to be told of estimated 40,000 job vacancies amid ‘unprecedented’ shortages
![A spokeswoman for Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan pointed out on Monday that the carbon tax increases due at the end of April on home heating would amount to rises of no more than €1.40 a month on a gas bill and €1.50 a month on home heating oil. Photograph: iStockPhoto A spokeswoman for Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan pointed out on Monday that the carbon tax increases due at the end of April on home heating would amount to rises of no more than €1.40 a month on a gas bill and €1.50 a month on home heating oil. Photograph: iStockPhoto](/polopoly_fs/1.4844642.1649109476!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 04:45
Political fallout from move could be very damaging to Coalition, say senior figures
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin: ‘Every conceivable pressure’ has to be put on Russia to stop the war. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin: ‘Every conceivable pressure’ has to be put on Russia to stop the war. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4844545.1649103891!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 01:00
Government to back fifth EU sanctions package as Zelenskiy accuses Russia of war crimes –
![Minister for Housing Darragh O Brien (left) and Peter McVerry Trust chief executive Pat Doyle at the launch of the trust’s scheme on Shaw Street, Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Housing Darragh O Brien (left) and Peter McVerry Trust chief executive Pat Doyle at the launch of the trust’s scheme on Shaw Street, Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4844501.1649103399!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 4, 2022, 19:18
Up to 5,000 homeless people, about half of total number, need one-bed accommodation
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to the media as he visited Workdays’ new European Headquarters in Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to the media as he visited Workdays’ new European Headquarters in Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4844262.1649084044!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 4, 2022, 15:54
‘Europe is repulsed’ by events in Ukraine, says Micheál Martin
![A lottery spokesman said ‘we’re happy to remove this option and ask customers to opt in when they want to play with Plus’. File photograph: The Irish Times A lottery spokesman said ‘we’re happy to remove this option and ask customers to opt in when they want to play with Plus’. File photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4842425.1648841133!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 1, 2022, 20:26
Grievances over automatic entry into Plus draws spark alterations to playing biggest games
![The manner in which Senators are elected has long been the subject of accusations of elitism. Photograph: Alan Betson The manner in which Senators are elected has long been the subject of accusations of elitism. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4842215.1648827693!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 1, 2022, 16:41
Simon Harris says 92% of people voted to extend vote in Seanad university panels in 1979
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar speaking to media at Dublin Zoo on Friday. Photograph: Alan Betson Tánaiste Leo Varadkar speaking to media at Dublin Zoo on Friday. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4842078.1648817910!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 1, 2022, 13:58
Tánaiste says ‘strong economy’ can help cover costs of refugee influx and soaring inflation
![There were indications that the current wave of the BA.2 variant has peaked. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw There were indications that the current wave of the BA.2 variant has peaked. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4841943.1648822456!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- April 1, 2022, 09:28
Number being treated in hospital for disease falls as more than 10,700 new cases reported
![Tom Clonan in Sandymount last year. Photograph: Alan Betson Tom Clonan in Sandymount last year. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4841602.1648764254!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 31, 2022, 22:21
Former Army officer’s research highlighted treatment of women in Defence Forces
![Minister for the Environment and Transport Eamon Ryan pictured at the SEAI Energy Show at the RDS on Thursday. Minister for the Environment and Transport Eamon Ryan pictured at the SEAI Energy Show at the RDS on Thursday.](/polopoly_fs/1.4841388.1648751053!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 31, 2022, 17:00
Proposals around time-of-day-pricing, fuel allowance and ‘helping families with children’
![The additional spending came during a period of increased security concerns surrounding politicians. File photograph: The Irish Times The additional spending came during a period of increased security concerns surrounding politicians. File photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4841362.1648740970!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 31, 2022, 16:37
Figures provided to Dáil watchdog reveals expenditure jumped above €700,000 in 2021
![Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan told the Dáil the Government will ‘need to do more’ to respond to soaring prices. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan told the Dáil the Government will ‘need to do more’ to respond to soaring prices. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4841259.1648735741!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 31, 2022, 15:09
Opposition piles pressure on Government over series of hikes in energy bills
![Tom Clonan who was elected to the Seand ahead of Maureen Gaffney on the 16th count. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Tom Clonan who was elected to the Seand ahead of Maureen Gaffney on the 16th count. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4841295.1648762313!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 31, 2022, 12:24
Maureen Gaffney edged out after failing to get required number of Chu transfers in final count
![A file image from September 2019 of Robbie Keane during a Republic of Ireland training session at Abbotstown in Dublin. Photograph: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images A file image from September 2019 of Robbie Keane during a Republic of Ireland training session at Abbotstown in Dublin. Photograph: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4841077.1648724165!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 31, 2022, 11:56
Senator says information in press release was ‘inaccurate and false’ and ‘unfair’
![Staff numbers at Dublin airport were cut during the pandemic and the fall-off in travel, and DAA is now scrambling to recruit 300 people. Photograph: Getty Images Staff numbers at Dublin airport were cut during the pandemic and the fall-off in travel, and DAA is now scrambling to recruit 300 people. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4840503.1648671629!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 31, 2022, 01:00
DAA facing heavy criticism over terms and conditions on offer to security staff it is hiring
![Taoiseach Micheal Martin told TDs and Senators that the Government has allocated almost €2 billion in measures to help households with the cost of living . Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheal Martin told TDs and Senators that the Government has allocated almost €2 billion in measures to help households with the cost of living . Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4840501.1648671540!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 30, 2022, 21:19
Taoiseach says European Commission likely to have ‘hard proposals on energy’ by end of April
![Refugees fleeing Ukraine earlier in the month. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Refugees fleeing Ukraine earlier in the month. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4840476.1648669191!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 30, 2022, 20:40
Taoiseach signals ‘targeted approach’ to increasing vaccine take-up among refugees
![Former Ireland rugby star Hugo MacNeill ahead after first count. File photograph: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Former Ireland rugby star Hugo MacNeill ahead after first count. File photograph: Ryan Byrne/INPHO](/polopoly_fs/1.4840472.1648678435!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 30, 2022, 20:30
Security analyst Tom Clonan and psychologist Maureen Gaffney are not far behind
![Darragh O’Brien said: ‘Is it going to be a serious challenge to do that? Yes, it is but I think we can”’ File photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Darragh O’Brien said: ‘Is it going to be a serious challenge to do that? Yes, it is but I think we can”’ File photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4840448.1648665891!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 30, 2022, 19:44
Darragh O’Brien sets out ways being explored to meet housing needs on top of the existing targets
![Dublin Airport security queue. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Dublin Airport security queue. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4840227.1648673799!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 30, 2022, 15:07
Staff being hired to cut queues must be available 40 hours per week but only guaranteed 20, Dáil told
![Former Dublin City University academic Mike Scott says “There is no Geneva Convention in cyberspace. Anything goes.” Former Dublin City University academic Mike Scott says “There is no Geneva Convention in cyberspace. Anything goes.”](/polopoly_fs/1.4839562.1648583782!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 30, 2022, 01:00
Oireachtas committee to hear of infrastructural risks in wake of war in Ukraine
![Hugo MacNeill: During his time studying at TCD he captained the rugby club and he remains a sports ambassador for the university. Photograph: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Hugo MacNeill: During his time studying at TCD he captained the rugby club and he remains a sports ambassador for the university. Photograph: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile](/polopoly_fs/1.4839465.1648577123!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 29, 2022, 19:06
Former Dublin mayor Hazel Chu also a contender to fill seat left vacant by Ivana Bacik
![The Government has come under pressure to re-examine restrictions due to the surge in cases of the highly transmissible BA.2 variant. File photograph: Getty Images The Government has come under pressure to re-examine restrictions due to the surge in cases of the highly transmissible BA.2 variant. File photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4839264.1648574167!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 29, 2022, 14:14
SF urges adherence to public health advice while Labour seeks update from Tony Holohan
![On Sunday, 221 patients with the disease had been admitted to hospital within the past 24 hours, on top of 235 recorded on Saturday and a pandemic record of 235 on Friday. File photograph: PA On Sunday, 221 patients with the disease had been admitted to hospital within the past 24 hours, on top of 235 recorded on Saturday and a pandemic record of 235 on Friday. File photograph: PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4837545.1648402985!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- March 28, 2022, 02:00
Health system creaking as almost 700 patients with virus admitted to hospital since Friday
![A tent being erected at Gormanston Camp. The Defence Forces is to provide heated tents for 320 people at the Co Meath camp A tent being erected at Gormanston Camp. The Defence Forces is to provide heated tents for 320 people at the Co Meath camp](/polopoly_fs/1.4837510.1648407944!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 28, 2022, 02:00
Emergency accommodation may be offered in arenas, conference centres and even tents
![While the average life sentence served in Ireland is 20 years, judges would have the discretion to impose a minimum of 20 or 30 years or even longer if they deem it is warranted in a particular case. Photograph: Getty Images While the average life sentence served in Ireland is 20 years, judges would have the discretion to impose a minimum of 20 or 30 years or even longer if they deem it is warranted in a particular case. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4837533.1648401333!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 28, 2022, 00:01
The proposal is included among 159 actions in the Justice Plan 2022
![The visit to Ireland by mayors Steve Rotheram (left) and Andy Burnham (right) comes at a time of poor relations between Ireland and Britain amid the ongoing EU-UK dispute over the Northern Ireland protocol. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty The visit to Ireland by mayors Steve Rotheram (left) and Andy Burnham (right) comes at a time of poor relations between Ireland and Britain amid the ongoing EU-UK dispute over the Northern Ireland protocol. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4837286.1648321924!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 27, 2022, 06:00
Trip by Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram follows poor relations due to NI protocol row
![Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman says 633 of the 862 Ukrainians who arrived in the State on March 24th alone sought help. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman says 633 of the 862 Ukrainians who arrived in the State on March 24th alone sought help. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4836256.1648227845!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 25, 2022, 17:04
Facility in Co Meath to be used on temporary basis in case alternatives not available
![Hospitals have been advised to cancel elective procedures and focus on critical work, such as cancer care and emergency departments. Photograph: Alan Betson Hospitals have been advised to cancel elective procedures and focus on critical work, such as cancer care and emergency departments. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4835073.1648144403!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- March 24, 2022, 09:19
Health advice unchanged but calls for public to consider behaviour with regard to masks
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has sought to temper expectations on the use of modular housing to house Ukrainian refugees. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has sought to temper expectations on the use of modular housing to house Ukrainian refugees. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4834304.1648049988!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 23, 2022, 15:39
Varadkar responds to claim two-tier system is in place for those seeking State’s protection
![Michael Healy-Rae TD was criticised by Leo Varadkar over his use of language. Photograph: Tom Honan /The Irish Times. Michael Healy-Rae TD was criticised by Leo Varadkar over his use of language. Photograph: Tom Honan /The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.4834236.1648047610!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 23, 2022, 14:26
‘I would never set out to offend or upset anyone and the Tánaiste knows that’ - Kerry TD
![Empty supermarket shelves, London. he Russian invasion of Ukraine is not expected to result in food shortages in Ireland in the coming months. Photograph: Frank Augstein/AP Photo Empty supermarket shelves, London. he Russian invasion of Ukraine is not expected to result in food shortages in Ireland in the coming months. Photograph: Frank Augstein/AP Photo](/polopoly_fs/1.4834151.1648054275!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 23, 2022, 12:35
SF leader says Government should do more to ‘cushion people’ from rise in cost of living