![Dublin Fingal TD Louise O’Reilly said the practice of people not complying with planning law in relation to short term letting has to be eradicated. Dublin Fingal TD Louise O’Reilly said the practice of people not complying with planning law in relation to short term letting has to be eradicated.](/polopoly_fs/1.4887367.1653421735!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 24, 2022, 20:49
Planning minister Peter Burke says regulatory control to become operational by early 2023
![Shireen Abu Akleh (51), a journalist with Al Jazeera, was reporting on an Israeli raid in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank earlier this month when she was shot in the head and killed. Photograph: Guy Smallman/Getty Shireen Abu Akleh (51), a journalist with Al Jazeera, was reporting on an Israeli raid in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank earlier this month when she was shot in the head and killed. Photograph: Guy Smallman/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4887362.1653420893!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 24, 2022, 20:34
Shireen Abu Akleh: Israeli government must ensure ‘swift accountability’ over killing
![Members of the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association on strike outside St James’s Hospital in Dublin today. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Members of the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association on strike outside St James’s Hospital in Dublin today. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4887209.1653407964!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 24, 2022, 16:59
Unfair pay ‘led to a chronic retention and recruitment crisis’ in profession – Doherty
![The briefing paper says Ireland’s response to Ukrainian migrants has ‘been almost exemplary’. Photograph: Alan Betson The briefing paper says Ireland’s response to Ukrainian migrants has ‘been almost exemplary’. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4885304.1653239967!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- May 23, 2022, 00:00
Policy briefing paper says safeguarding concerns raised by the voluntary sector
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the intention behind the scheme was to make the building of apartments ‘viable’. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish Times Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the intention behind the scheme was to make the building of apartments ‘viable’. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4883377.1652994979!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 19, 2022, 22:16
Tánaiste defends new scheme after being asked whether developers lobbied for it
![Leo Varadkar said these were areas the Government could help and do more. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish Times Leo Varadkar said these were areas the Government could help and do more. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4882949.1652969270!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 19, 2022, 13:26
‘People are feeling the pinch and it’s more than a pinch, a lot of people are struggling,’ Leo Varadkar says
![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
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin said new special schools had to be created and capacity expanded within existing schools. Photograph: Collins Taoiseach Micheál Martin said new special schools had to be created and capacity expanded within existing schools. Photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4881927.1652881689!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 18, 2022, 14:49
Parents unable to place twins in special school despite autism and learning difficulties
![The scheme will subvent the construction of up to 5,000 apartments in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford that have planning permission but remain unbuilt because costs outstrip market values. Photograph: Tom Honan The scheme will subvent the construction of up to 5,000 apartments in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford that have planning permission but remain unbuilt because costs outstrip market values. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4881864.1652878299!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 18, 2022, 13:51
Calls to scrap scheme that could see developers secure funds up to €144,000 for each apartment
![Patrick Costello has joined Neasa Hourigan in breaking ranks from their Coalition colleagues in saying they will support the Sinn Féin motion. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill Patrick Costello has joined Neasa Hourigan in breaking ranks from their Coalition colleagues in saying they will support the Sinn Féin motion. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4881809.1652909444!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 18, 2022, 11:17
Coalition abstained on Sinn Féin motion calling for hospital to be built on land owned by State
![Dublin Central Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan indicated that she will vote with the Opposition. Dublin Central Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan indicated that she will vote with the Opposition.](/polopoly_fs/1.4881346.1652823573!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 17, 2022, 21:18
Coalition TD says she wants to ‘formally register objection’ in wake of Cabinet approval
![Signage outside St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Signage outside St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4881306.1652818197!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 17, 2022, 20:25
‘Height of hypocricy’ for Government not to oppose motion as it ‘rammed through a Cabinet decision’
![A computer generated impression of the new National Maternity Hospital A computer generated impression of the new National Maternity Hospital](/polopoly_fs/1.4880826.1652808612!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 17, 2022, 11:17
‘This is the wrong decision,’ Sinn Féin say as National Maternity Hospital relocation approved
![Families of the 11 people killed by soldiers in Ballymurphy in west Belfast in 1971 protest over the planned legislation during a visit by British prime minister Boris Johnson. Photograph: Liam McBurney/ PA Families of the 11 people killed by soldiers in Ballymurphy in west Belfast in 1971 protest over the planned legislation during a visit by British prime minister Boris Johnson. Photograph: Liam McBurney/ PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4880707.1652876509!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 17, 2022, 06:45
Amnesty group says victims’ rights are being dismissed in favour of protecting perpetrators
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar indicated that the Cabinet would proceed with plans to approve a memo on the relocation at its next meeting, on Tuesday Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar indicated that the Cabinet would proceed with plans to approve a memo on the relocation at its next meeting, on Tuesday](/polopoly_fs/1.4876790.1652390126!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 12, 2022, 15:34
CPO would end co-operation on National Maternity Hospital, Minister warns
![During Leaders’ Questions, the Tánaiste said there were ‘very good’ signs around the housing supply. Photograph: iStock During Leaders’ Questions, the Tánaiste said there were ‘very good’ signs around the housing supply. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4876724.1652388523!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 12, 2022, 14:25
Tánaiste says 10,000 new social homes will be added to housing stock this year
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar: he said the Government had considered a CPO, but that it would not have the co-operation of St Vincent’s Holdings CLG. Photograph: Alan Betson Tánaiste Leo Varadkar: he said the Government had considered a CPO, but that it would not have the co-operation of St Vincent’s Holdings CLG. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4876695.1652386003!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 12, 2022, 13:40
Tánaiste says CPO of site could cost tens of millions extra and lead to further delay
![Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said that online defamation is a ‘complex and evolving area’ of law. Photograph: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said that online defamation is a ‘complex and evolving area’ of law. Photograph: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie](/polopoly_fs/1.4875984.1652300609!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 12, 2022, 01:00
Helen McEntee tells Dáil she is committed to reforming defamation law
![Paul Hyde, the deputy chairman of An Bord Pleanála, has temporarily stepped aside from his role amid growing disquiet in planning and political circles over claims of impropriety in his personal declarations to the authority. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Paul Hyde, the deputy chairman of An Bord Pleanála, has temporarily stepped aside from his role amid growing disquiet in planning and political circles over claims of impropriety in his personal declarations to the authority. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4875739.1652280461!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 11, 2022, 15:47
Taoiseach says Government not satisfied with level of litigation taken against planing body
![The land for the new hospital is to be leased to the State for 299 years at €10 per year. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill The land for the new hospital is to be leased to the State for 299 years at €10 per year. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4875661.1652272894!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 11, 2022, 13:41
‘It is ownership,’ said the Taoiseach following questions from Mary Lou McDonald
![There are around 190,000 applications in the system but this ‘does not represent a backlog, says Coveney. Photograph: iStock There are around 190,000 applications in the system but this ‘does not represent a backlog, says Coveney. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4875559.1652289215!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 11, 2022, 11:12
The Passport Service is expecting about 1.4 million applications this year
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘I do plan to reopen our embassy in Kyiv, that is a step by step process for us because we have to manage the security consequences of that.’ Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘I do plan to reopen our embassy in Kyiv, that is a step by step process for us because we have to manage the security consequences of that.’ Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4875069.1652217946!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 10, 2022, 22:25
Facility will open again once security issues assessed and resolved, says Minister
![Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin: ‘That is what you get when Fianna Fáil are in Government.’ File photograph: Dara Mac Donaill/The Irish Times Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin: ‘That is what you get when Fianna Fáil are in Government.’ File photograph: Dara Mac Donaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4875016.1652213365!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 10, 2022, 21:10
Croí Cónaithe plan ‘chronic waste of taxpayer’s money at best’, says SF housing spokesman
![Paul Hyde had insisted the allegations made against him were groundless. File photograph Paul Hyde had insisted the allegations made against him were groundless. File photograph](/polopoly_fs/1.4874885.1652203914!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 10, 2022, 18:31
Paul Hyde stood aside from role amid investigations into alleged conflicts of interest
![Paul Hyde had insisted the allegations made against him were groundless. File photograph Paul Hyde had insisted the allegations made against him were groundless. File photograph](/polopoly_fs/1.4874885.1652203914!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 10, 2022, 18:18
Paul Hyde stood aside from role amid investigations into alleged conflicts of interest
![Council of the Russian Compatriots in Ireland organisers of a Victory Day convoy from Enfield to Athlone: About 150 people gathered for the event. Photograph: Tom Honan Council of the Russian Compatriots in Ireland organisers of a Victory Day convoy from Enfield to Athlone: About 150 people gathered for the event. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4872846.1652037057!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 8, 2022, 20:12
Commemorative gathering claims to be focused on relatives lost in WWII
![A computer generated impression of the new National Maternity Hospital. A computer generated impression of the new National Maternity Hospital.](/polopoly_fs/1.4871385.1651850005!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- May 6, 2022, 16:16
‘The new maternity hospital should be 100% separate from any religious order’
![Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said the Government was currently in the middle of a consultation process with the European Commission. File photograph: Getty Images Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said the Government was currently in the middle of a consultation process with the European Commission. File photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4871099.1651830234!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 6, 2022, 10:05
Regulations will have to be introduced in the autumn for smokey coal, Minister tells Dáil
![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
![Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman: ‘The nature of emergency accommodation is that it’s temporary and it can involve a number of moves for those involved.’ Photograph: Maxwells Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman: ‘The nature of emergency accommodation is that it’s temporary and it can involve a number of moves for those involved.’ Photograph: Maxwells](/polopoly_fs/1.4870499.1651766891!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 5, 2022, 17:08
Much of refugee accommodation being provided ‘not perfect’, O’Gorman tells Dáil
![Cabinet decided to delay giving approval to the relocation of the NMH to a site on the St Vincent’s Hospital campus at Elm Park in Dublin earlier this week. Cabinet decided to delay giving approval to the relocation of the NMH to a site on the St Vincent’s Hospital campus at Elm Park in Dublin earlier this week.](/polopoly_fs/1.4870357.1651761739!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 5, 2022, 15:32
Green Party leader says legal structures show there will not be religious interference
![Taoiseah Micheál Martin said the current National Maternity Hospital building at Holles Street in Dublin 2 was not physically not fit for purpose. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien Taoiseah Micheál Martin said the current National Maternity Hospital building at Holles Street in Dublin 2 was not physically not fit for purpose. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4869368.1651680125!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- May 4, 2022, 16:07
Martin says ‘conspiracy theories’ flying about proposed move from Holles Street to Elm Park
![Catherine Murphy said it was ‘entirely inappropriate’ for the Attorney General to sit on the Judicial Appointments Commission. File photograph: Cyril Byrne Catherine Murphy said it was ‘entirely inappropriate’ for the Attorney General to sit on the Judicial Appointments Commission. File photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.4864635.1651164640!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 28, 2022, 17:50
Need for State to be ‘proactive’ in terms of future appointments, says Andrews
![Independent TD Denis Naughten criticised the CRU, stating it seems it is ‘not too bothered about this exploitation of vulnerable electricity customers’. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Independent TD Denis Naughten criticised the CRU, stating it seems it is ‘not too bothered about this exploitation of vulnerable electricity customers’. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4864494.1651159243!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 28, 2022, 16:21
Surge caused by supplier failing to read meter for past 24 months, TD says
![Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said the State was dealing with a crisis ‘the country has never had to experience before’ Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said the State was dealing with a crisis ‘the country has never had to experience before’](/polopoly_fs/1.4864366.1651178071!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 28, 2022, 14:25
State had to ‘short-circuit processes’ so that people were fed and sheltered, Minister says
![Doherty said his party’s motion, which was defeated by the Government on Wednesday night, would have given ’real relief to households’ during the current cost of living crisis. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Doherty said his party’s motion, which was defeated by the Government on Wednesday night, would have given ’real relief to households’ during the current cost of living crisis. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4864336.1651150050!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 28, 2022, 13:48
Motion sought to scrap ban on turf sales and cancel carbon tax increases
![Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, at the Global Ireland Summit: His plans to ban the sale of turf are proving controversial. Photograph: Alan Betson Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, at the Global Ireland Summit: His plans to ban the sale of turf are proving controversial. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4863700.1651096593!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 22:46
Opposition proposal also sought to reduce the cost of home heating fuels
![Sinn Féin said that as house prices go up, many people have given up on their dream of owning a home. File photograph: Getty Sinn Féin said that as house prices go up, many people have given up on their dream of owning a home. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4863497.1651079240!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 27, 2022, 18:08
Housing for All policy characterised as ineffective, but Taoiseach stages robust defence
![Proposed regulations to ban the commercial sale of turf from September caused furore in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Wire Proposed regulations to ban the commercial sale of turf from September caused furore in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4863230.1651064811!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 27, 2022, 13:55
Proposed regulations to ban sale of turf from September caused furore within FF and FG
![More than one million accounts are looking for new homes. These include personal current accounts, savings accounts and company accounts. Photograph: iStock More than one million accounts are looking for new homes. These include personal current accounts, savings accounts and company accounts. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4863225.1651090534!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- April 27, 2022, 13:31
Regulator summons bank chiefs to meeting over KBC and Ulster Bank account transfers
![Gangs of youths are “prowling Dublin city” at night looking for people to attack, Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan has said. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Gangs of youths are “prowling Dublin city” at night looking for people to attack, Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan has said. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.4863170.1651058816!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 27, 2022, 12:26
‘Dangerous level of unprovoked and gratuitous violence” being perpetrated against people who are socialising
![‘In relation to Mr Watt, I’m not aware of who has written to him or who has written to him separately but I will pursue that issue,’ said the Taoiseach. Photograph: Collins ‘In relation to Mr Watt, I’m not aware of who has written to him or who has written to him separately but I will pursue that issue,’ said the Taoiseach. Photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4862478.1650995279!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 26, 2022, 16:38
Pursuit of Robert Watt has touch of ‘witch hunt’ about it, warns Taoiseach
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was important to protect people’s rights in rural Ireland when it came to turf. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was important to protect people’s rights in rural Ireland when it came to turf.](/polopoly_fs/1.4862296.1651004369!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 26, 2022, 10:59
Robust meeting with Green Party leader calms risk of Coalition rift
![Fr. Vasyl Kornitsky blesses the congregation and their traditional easter foods. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times. Fr. Vasyl Kornitsky blesses the congregation and their traditional easter foods. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.4860605.1650812730!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 24, 2022, 12:07
Ukrainian national anthem is sung at the end of the sermon
![Student climate protest at the Dáil this afternoon, also joining the gathering were representatives of ‘Doctors for The Environment’. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times Student climate protest at the Dáil this afternoon, also joining the gathering were representatives of ‘Doctors for The Environment’. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4859596.1650659104!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 22, 2022, 18:04
Protesters say if Ireland had better and more reliable public transport there would be less cars on the road
![Figures are based on the fully vaccinated population and show the Covid-19 booster vaccination rate ranges from 52 to 75 per cent across the 166 electoral areas. Photograph: iStock Figures are based on the fully vaccinated population and show the Covid-19 booster vaccination rate ranges from 52 to 75 per cent across the 166 electoral areas. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4859308.1650630492!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- April 22, 2022, 12:27
Booster vaccine uptake is highest in the 65 years and over age group at 94 per cent
![To date, 333 dogs and 285 cats have accompanied their owners from Ukraine. Photograph: Fran Veale To date, 333 dogs and 285 cats have accompanied their owners from Ukraine. Photograph: Fran Veale](/polopoly_fs/1.4857352.1650465980!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 20, 2022, 11:47
‘Open-door policy’ in Ireland for people of Ukraine and their pets – Minister for Agriculture
![Department of Health secretary general Robert Watt on Wednesday released a briefing note on the now-abandoned appointment of Dr Tony Holohan to an academic post at TCD. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Department of Health secretary general Robert Watt on Wednesday released a briefing note on the now-abandoned appointment of Dr Tony Holohan to an academic post at TCD. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4853085.1649962844!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- April 14, 2022, 20:00
Board issues clarifying statement following release of Robert Watt briefing note on issue
![The flagship national centenary commemorative event for An Garda Síochána will be held at Dublin Castle on August 27th. Photograph: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie The flagship national centenary commemorative event for An Garda Síochána will be held at Dublin Castle on August 27th. Photograph: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie](/polopoly_fs/1.4851695.1649853512!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 13, 2022, 12:27
Events to mark centenary of Four Courts occupation and Irish Free State Constitution
![Irish National Organisation for Teachers of English (INOTE) said moving the exam to the end of fifth year ‘indicates a fundamental lack of understanding of the English curriculum’. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien Irish National Organisation for Teachers of English (INOTE) said moving the exam to the end of fifth year ‘indicates a fundamental lack of understanding of the English curriculum’. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4851639.1649841881!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 13, 2022, 10:24
Change announced last month as part of a reform of the Leaving Cert from 2024
![Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has cautioned against a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to the war in Ukraine in terms of the State’s defence and security provision. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has cautioned against a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to the war in Ukraine in terms of the State’s defence and security provision. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin](/polopoly_fs/1.4850871.1649768805!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 12, 2022, 14:07
Committee considers legislation to allow military police take and use DNA samples
![‘Covid-19 appears to have had an impact on the 2019-2020 progression rates.’ Photograph: iStock ‘Covid-19 appears to have had an impact on the 2019-2020 progression rates.’ Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4849382.1649607872!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 11, 2022, 09:00
Fewer women than men dropping out, with rates across third-level system improving
![Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin is chair of the new Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity loss. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin is chair of the new Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity loss. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4849178.1649520156!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 9, 2022, 17:02
Taoiseach says the assemblies will allow ‘everyday people’ to make ‘real contribution’
![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
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said more passports are being produced here every week ‘than ever was the case before’. File photograph: Getty Images/iStockphoto Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said more passports are being produced here every week ‘than ever was the case before’. File photograph: Getty Images/iStockphoto](/polopoly_fs/1.4847362.1649348032!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 7, 2022, 17:13
Michael Collins tells Dáil that in some cases infants cannot get passport for 40 days
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said there has already been ‘a substantial response’ from the Government to help people with the burden of rising costs. File photograph: Damien Storan/PA Wire Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said there has already been ‘a substantial response’ from the Government to help people with the burden of rising costs. File photograph: Damien Storan/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4847296.1649344604!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 7, 2022, 16:16
Tánaiste asserts VAT cut on energy is not currently possible amid SF criticism
![Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath is engaging with the Department of Health over the secondment, according to the Tánaiste. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath is engaging with the Department of Health over the secondment, according to the Tánaiste. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4847165.1649338542!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 7, 2022, 14:09
Varadkar says it would have been ‘far preferable’ if details were released from outset
![The carbon budgets, which are part of the Government’s climate action plan, didn’t require a vote as less than 10 TDs opposed the motion. Photograph: iStock The carbon budgets, which are part of the Government’s climate action plan, didn’t require a vote as less than 10 TDs opposed the motion. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4847018.1649322304!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 7, 2022, 10:09
Emissions ceilings to be decided for economic sectors once budgets come into effect
![Independent TD Marc MacSharry: ‘There is a crisis in confidence at the moment in terms of public accountability in our senior echelons of our civil service.’ Photograph: Bryan O’Brien Independent TD Marc MacSharry: ‘There is a crisis in confidence at the moment in terms of public accountability in our senior echelons of our civil service.’ Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4846226.1649258385!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 6, 2022, 16:19
Independent TD Marc MacSharry made comments following interview by Minister
![Refugees from Ukraine wait at the border crossing in Medyka in southeast Poland. More than 4.2 million people have fled the country since the Russian invasion, the UN says. Photograph: Wojtek Radwanski/AFP via Getty Images Refugees from Ukraine wait at the border crossing in Medyka in southeast Poland. More than 4.2 million people have fled the country since the Russian invasion, the UN says. Photograph: Wojtek Radwanski/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4846167.1649254840!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 6, 2022, 15:20
Louth TD says people do not regret helping but face rising costs with no State support
![Mary Lou McDonald commended Lithuania on becoming the first EU member state to expel its Russian ambassador. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Mary Lou McDonald commended Lithuania on becoming the first EU member state to expel its Russian ambassador. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4846127.1649250660!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 6, 2022, 14:11
Yury Filatov and embassy have acted as ‘unapologetic propagandists’, says McDonald
![TD Paul McAuliffe has said ‘more resources would benefit’ to prevent gangland violence in areas of north Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan TD Paul McAuliffe has said ‘more resources would benefit’ to prevent gangland violence in areas of north Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4845952.1649230289!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 6, 2022, 07:44
Homes are being petrol bombed and threats issued by gangs on social media, says TD
![Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressing the Dáil and Seanad on Wednesday morning: ‘I’m grateful to you, to every citizen of Ireland, thank you for supporting sanctions against Russia.’ Photograph: Oireachtas TV/PA Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressing the Dáil and Seanad on Wednesday morning: ‘I’m grateful to you, to every citizen of Ireland, thank you for supporting sanctions against Russia.’ Photograph: Oireachtas TV/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4846041.1649247108!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 6, 2022, 05:30
Ukrainian president says Russia using hunger as a weapon against ‘ordinary people’
![The Bill will establish an electoral commission and provide a legislative basis for the modernisation of the electoral registration process. The Bill will establish an electoral commission and provide a legislative basis for the modernisation of the electoral registration process.](/polopoly_fs/1.4845634.1649194419!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- April 5, 2022, 22:33
Darragh O’Brien and Opposition TDs debate Electoral Reform Bill 2022 in the Dáil
![Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan: According to Trinity College, the post of professor of public health strategy and leadership was ‘created with Dr Holohan in mind’. Photograph: Julien Behal Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan: According to Trinity College, the post of professor of public health strategy and leadership was ‘created with Dr Holohan in mind’. Photograph: Julien Behal](/polopoly_fs/1.4845562.1649186896!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- April 5, 2022, 20:30
Chief Medical Officer’s secondment to TCD criticised in Dáil as ‘evidence of a cosy cartel’
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the Government was working to find ways to ensure nobody is left worse off when carbon tax increases kick-in next month. Photograph: Alan Betson Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the Government was working to find ways to ensure nobody is left worse off when carbon tax increases kick-in next month. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4845255.1649174612!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 5, 2022, 15:30
Tánaiste notes changes to healthcare, childcare, transport and housing costs as possible solutions
![Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora Colm Brophy: “I want to commend the Ukrainian diaspora who have reached out to provide humanitarian assistance and shelter to their fellow countrymen and women and to reiterate the full support of the Irish people at home and abroad for their efforts.” Photograph: Alan Betson Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora Colm Brophy: “I want to commend the Ukrainian diaspora who have reached out to provide humanitarian assistance and shelter to their fellow countrymen and women and to reiterate the full support of the Irish people at home and abroad for their efforts.” Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4844542.1649099348!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 4, 2022, 20:09
Colm Brophy says 3.6% of world’s population live outside their countries of birth
![Ukrainian refugees board a train en route to Warsaw at Przemysl train station, near the Polish-Ukrainian border. Photograph: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP via Getty Ukrainian refugees board a train en route to Warsaw at Przemysl train station, near the Polish-Ukrainian border. Photograph: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4840390.1648661122!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 30, 2022, 18:26
State’s response to housing Ukrainian refugees will ‘get more challenging’
![Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney says a ‘fresh conversation’ is needed in Ireland about its approach to security and defence. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney says a ‘fresh conversation’ is needed in Ireland about its approach to security and defence. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4840133.1648640630!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 30, 2022, 12:44
Bill proposed by People Before Profit seeks to insert military neutrality into Constitution
![People who have fled the war in Ukraine in Przemysl in Poland: Irish officials say 14,611 refugees had arrived by Tuesday, with three-quarters needing accommodation. Ireland could have 30,000 arrivals by the end of April. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty People who have fled the war in Ukraine in Przemysl in Poland: Irish officials say 14,611 refugees had arrived by Tuesday, with three-quarters needing accommodation. Ireland could have 30,000 arrivals by the end of April. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4839593.1648641496!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 30, 2022, 01:00
Bill for refugee accommodation, health and education may hit €1.7bn for 2022
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Government couldn’t bring in separate measures. File photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Government couldn’t bring in separate measures. File photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4839346.1648566023!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 29, 2022, 16:00
‘Without action, low- and middle-income households face squeeze,’ says Sinn Féin leader
![The Russian Embassy on Orwell Road in Dublin. Photograph: Alan Betson The Russian Embassy on Orwell Road in Dublin. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4839324.1648594891!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 29, 2022, 15:16
Russian embassy rejects asssertion that activities of staff ‘not in accordance with international standards’
![Dublin Airport has experienced short-term staffing issues due to the upsurge in Covid infections. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times Dublin Airport has experienced short-term staffing issues due to the upsurge in Covid infections. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4839251.1648576138!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 29, 2022, 13:54
Taoiseach indicates Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton to tackle problem
![Counterfeit Wonka chocolate bar: Concerns include lack of an accurate ingredients list and allergens on the label. Photograph: FSAI Counterfeit Wonka chocolate bar: Concerns include lack of an accurate ingredients list and allergens on the label. Photograph: FSAI](/polopoly_fs/1.4838516.1648490676!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- March 28, 2022, 19:04
Fake chocolate bars may be unsafe to eat due to production concerns, FSAI says
![Dublin Airport: ‘We would also encourage all passengers to be at the airport a minimum of two hours before boarding a short-haul flight and three hours prior to boarding a long-haul flight.’ Photograph: iStock Dublin Airport: ‘We would also encourage all passengers to be at the airport a minimum of two hours before boarding a short-haul flight and three hours prior to boarding a long-haul flight.’ Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4837389.1648417790!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 27, 2022, 13:43
Staff training coupled with high volume of passengers impacting waiting times
![President Michael D. Higgins consoles Anne Kelly, widow of the late diplomat Jim Kelly, after his funeral Mass at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor, Dublin on Friday. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin President Michael D. Higgins consoles Anne Kelly, widow of the late diplomat Jim Kelly, after his funeral Mass at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor, Dublin on Friday. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin](/polopoly_fs/1.4836072.1648214225!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 25, 2022, 13:17
President among mourners at funeral of UN representative, who died suddenly last week
![The Social Media Platforms (Defamation Amendment) Bill would hold a social media company accountable for defamation if they did not divulge the identity of an account holder who made defamatory statements on their platform. Photograph: iStock The Social Media Platforms (Defamation Amendment) Bill would hold a social media company accountable for defamation if they did not divulge the identity of an account holder who made defamatory statements on their platform. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4835265.1648137339!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 24, 2022, 15:55
Proposal would make social media firms more accountable for users’ posts
![There were 137,000 applications to the Passport Service in January, more than 150,000 in February and more than 100,000 so far in March, Simon Coveney says. Photograph: Alan Betson There were 137,000 applications to the Passport Service in January, more than 150,000 in February and more than 100,000 so far in March, Simon Coveney says. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4835138.1648124154!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 24, 2022, 12:16
More staff to be employed at Passport Office as system comes under pressure
![Paul Murphy said that ‘Ireland is in the wild west when it comes to fertility care’. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Paul Murphy said that ‘Ireland is in the wild west when it comes to fertility care’. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4834587.1648074052!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 23, 2022, 22:20
TD tells Dáil of personal experience as House debates assisted reproduction Bill
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis met under the auspices of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference at Farmleigh House in Dublin. Photograph: PA Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis met under the auspices of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference at Farmleigh House in Dublin. Photograph: PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4834403.1648061489!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 23, 2022, 17:30
Coveney says proposed immigration changes not yet finalised as far as Dublin is concerned
![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
![Bill proposes an offence for anyone, including publishers, of facilitating the requirement or acceptance of sex as a condition of accommodation. Bill proposes an offence for anyone, including publishers, of facilitating the requirement or acceptance of sex as a condition of accommodation.](/polopoly_fs/1.4834140.1648038103!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 23, 2022, 12:22
Bill requires further consideration as to how it interacts with other legislation, says Minister
![Senator Malcolm Byrne says open competition would ensure public service is ‘no longer a closed shop’. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill Senator Malcolm Byrne says open competition would ensure public service is ‘no longer a closed shop’. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4833604.1647982160!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 22, 2022, 20:50
Recruits often ‘come through Department of Foreign Affairs ranks’, says Malcolm Byrne
![Leo Varadkar said the State’s response to the energy crisis had been significant and ‘much greater than the response in Northern Ireland and by Sinn Féin in particular’. Photograph: Alan Betson Leo Varadkar said the State’s response to the energy crisis had been significant and ‘much greater than the response in Northern Ireland and by Sinn Féin in particular’. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4833340.1647965203!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 22, 2022, 16:07
There are many other demands for funding, says Varadkar in response to Sinn Féin
![Recent research estimates voluntary compliance on mask-wearing at two-thirds of the population. Photograph: iStock Recent research estimates voluntary compliance on mask-wearing at two-thirds of the population. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4833065.1647969635!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- March 22, 2022, 08:09
Mandatory mask-wearing should be reintroduced, Prof Luke O’Neill and INMO say
![Hip and groin injuries have been shown to be the third most common injury suffered by GAA players. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Hip and groin injuries have been shown to be the third most common injury suffered by GAA players. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho](/polopoly_fs/1.4829508.1647511001!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 17, 2022, 09:56
Increase of hip and groin pain in those playing in recent times compared to players in 1970s and 1980s
![Twins Mya (left) and Zara Akinsowon (8), at the launch of Census 2022 at Government Buildings, Dublin. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Twins Mya (left) and Zara Akinsowon (8), at the launch of Census 2022 at Government Buildings, Dublin. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4828820.1647460346!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 16, 2022, 17:16
CSO calls on residents and management companies to allow enumerators to enter
![Lyra McKee. Photograph: Jess Lowe Photography/AFP via Getty Images Lyra McKee. Photograph: Jess Lowe Photography/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4827977.1647390935!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- March 16, 2022, 00:35
Journalist shot dead in Derry in 2019
![While working as a Fox News cameraman in Ukraine on Monday, Pierre Zakrzewski was killed by Russian shelling. While working as a Fox News cameraman in Ukraine on Monday, Pierre Zakrzewski was killed by Russian shelling.](/polopoly_fs/1.4827957.1647388071!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 15, 2022, 22:14
‘I’ve many friends and colleagues who have died so the world can be better informed,’ Irish journalist wrote
![Cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski (L) posing with colleagues at the Kyiv Intercontinental Hotel. Photo by -/FOX NEWS/AFP via Getty Images Cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski (L) posing with colleagues at the Kyiv Intercontinental Hotel. Photo by -/FOX NEWS/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4827712.1647416634!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- March 15, 2022, 16:37
‘He just never stopped being astonishing with how brave he was,’ says former Dublin classmate
![Mr Coveney said Ireland, like many other countries, was “vulnerable”. Photo: Irish Times Mr Coveney said Ireland, like many other countries, was “vulnerable”. Photo: Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4825640.1647184392!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 13, 2022, 15:14
Minister for Foreign Affairs says he is in discussion with EU counterparts in relation to Russia’s diplomatic presence
![The International Transport Workers’ Federation said ‘recurring testimony we received from migrant fishers . . . is of working 15 to 20 hours in a single stint.’ File photograph: PA The International Transport Workers’ Federation said ‘recurring testimony we received from migrant fishers . . . is of working 15 to 20 hours in a single stint.’ File photograph: PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4824565.1647017268!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 11, 2022, 16:48
Representations made to Minister for Justice to alter working scheme for exposed workers
![A woman carries her child after crossing the Ukrainian-Polish border. The UN says at least 2.2 million people have fled Ukraine in the fastest-growing refugee crisis since the second World War. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images A woman carries her child after crossing the Ukrainian-Polish border. The UN says at least 2.2 million people have fled Ukraine in the fastest-growing refugee crisis since the second World War. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4823449.1646916531!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 10, 2022, 11:27
Up to six million people seeking to escape war could arrive into EU, Coveney tells Dáil
![Eamon Ryan said the Taoiseach was working with EU colleagues on the issue of taxes on energy. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Eamon Ryan said the Taoiseach was working with EU colleagues on the issue of taxes on energy. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4823414.1646942487!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 10, 2022, 10:51
Providers say much of the petrol and diesel being sold bought before excise duty cut
![Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews says it is ‘amazing that someone hasn’t been killed already when you see the knives and weapons seized by gardaí’. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews says it is ‘amazing that someone hasn’t been killed already when you see the knives and weapons seized by gardaí’. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4823357.1646900219!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 10, 2022, 08:17
Teenager (13) stabbed in City Quay area less than two weeks ago, Dáil hears
![Mary Lou McDonald said hikes at filling stations overnight had already eroded the benefits of the Government’s cuts. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Mary Lou McDonald said hikes at filling stations overnight had already eroded the benefits of the Government’s cuts. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4822699.1646847765!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 9, 2022, 17:43
McDonald says financial resolution has to get petrol and diesel down to €1.75 per litre
![The Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2021 will set out a legal framework whereby an employer can either approve or reject a request to work remotely from an employee. Photograph: iStock The Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2021 will set out a legal framework whereby an employer can either approve or reject a request to work remotely from an employee. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4822320.1646828161!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 9, 2022, 12:18
Proposed Bill ‘the flimsiest piece of workers’ rights legislation brought before Dáil’
![Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said just 23 per cent of TDs are women while only four women hold full Cabinet positions. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said just 23 per cent of TDs are women while only four women hold full Cabinet positions. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4821747.1646769904!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 8, 2022, 20:06
Taoiseach says Government is ‘serious about further reducing the gender pay gap’
![Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan has brought forward a Bill which seeks to create an offence for requesting or accepting sex as a condition of providing accommodation. Photograph: iStock Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan has brought forward a Bill which seeks to create an offence for requesting or accepting sex as a condition of providing accommodation. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4821689.1646766746!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 8, 2022, 19:12
Minister for Housing recently said he had received advice from Attorney General on issue
![Mary Lou McDonald said an immediate reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel would get prices down by 25 cent per litre. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Mary Lou McDonald said an immediate reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel would get prices down by 25 cent per litre. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4821541.1646754245!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Oireachtas
- March 8, 2022, 15:45
McDonald says measures need to be introduced now ‘as a matter of urgency’