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Poll of the Day: What should happen to Irish Water bills?

Should those who have paid be refunded or should those who haven’t be pursued?

By Niamh ToweyThu May 05 2016 - 14:29

Cork Bishop asks if Irish Water customers should pay bills

Church of Ireland’s Paul Colton queries fate of direct debits amid charge suspension plan

By Barry RocheThu May 05 2016 - 10:46

Kenny building government on oddest of foundations

Inside politics: FG edge closer to a slim victory while Burton looks set to exit stage left

By Fiach KellyThu May 05 2016 - 09:30

Miriam Lord: High emissions in heated debate on climate change

As Fine Gael hunts for Endapendents, Danny Healy-Rae is fuming about the carbon tax

By Miriam LordThu May 05 2016 - 01:00

Cantillon: More and more questions on Irish Water

If water charges are abolished there must be a question whether Irish Water would remain a regulated entity

Thu May 05 2016 - 01:00

A test of political compromise

Fine Gael deal with Fianna Fáil is a bold, new experiment

Thu May 05 2016 - 00:00

‘Only God controls the weather’, Danny Healy-Rae tells climate change debate

Independent Kerry TD says carbon tax costing community massive sums of money

By Harry McGeeWed May 04 2016 - 21:59

Unions give mixed reaction to pay proposals in government deal

Garda body calls for return of rent allowance as IMO criticises plans for health service

By Ciarán D'ArcyWed May 04 2016 - 18:12

Q&A on Irish Water: do the new plans for the utility hold water?

Has the latest Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil accord simply muddied the waters?

By Conor PopeWed May 04 2016 - 16:30

Irish Water non-payers will be pursued, Fine Gael TD claims

Households will have to pay water charges until commission is established, Breen says

By Vivienne ClarkeWed May 04 2016 - 14:54

FG-FF deal completely inadequate on health, nurses say

INMO criticises ‘minimalist’ provisions for health in new government agreement

By Martin WallWed May 04 2016 - 14:12

Olivia O’Leary on depression: ‘It’s still hard to talk about’

‘It was that feeling of not being able to raise a hand to get to the phone,’ says broadcaster

By Ciarán D'ArcyWed May 04 2016 - 12:29

No USC abolition; more spending; pressure on banks . . . and another water quango

Cliff Taylor’s five key points from the FG/FF deal

By Cliff TaylorWed May 04 2016 - 12:05

Patrick Logue: The sick male world of dress-down Friday

Once a week, office workers say to themselves ‘ah feck it, I couldn’t be bothered making an effort today’

By Patrick LogueWed May 04 2016 - 09:23

Allowance cuts hit home for new entrants to public jobs

Decision attracted limited attention in 2012, but Government now feeling the pressure

By Martin WallWed May 04 2016 - 08:29

Major concessions on both sides clear way for FG to form minority government

Kenny and Martin receive unanimous backing of parliamentary parties for deal

By Fiach Kelly, Stephen Collins and Sarah BardonWed May 04 2016 - 01:46

‘Help to buy’ housing scheme needed, committee told

Construction industry calls for State to take 20% stake in new homes

By Kitty HollandWed May 04 2016 - 01:00

Micheál Martin says people should pay next water bill

Fianna Fáil leader says people should uphold the law even if charges are being suspended

By Sarah BardonTue May 03 2016 - 22:01

The full document: Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil deal for government

‘A Confidence and Supply Arrangement for a Fine Gael-Led Government’

By Fiach KellyTue May 03 2016 - 18:31

FG-FF deal: Kenny and Martin to step in if accord ‘undermined’

Document deals with mechanics of how minority government arrangement will work

By Fiach KellyTue May 03 2016 - 17:11

Denis O’Brien criticises proposal to suspend water charges

‘Government was wrong to back down on Irish Water’ , businessman says

Tue May 03 2016 - 15:29

Fine Gael to publish all deals made with Independents

Agreement being to be brought to parliamentary party meetings today

By Sarah Bardon and Vivienne ClarkeTue May 03 2016 - 13:03

The N word means Never, for Gerry Adams too

Inside politics: ‘The misjudgement involved in Adams’ tweet was galling and immediate’

By Harry McGeeTue May 03 2016 - 09:25

Sinn Féin TDs say Adams far from racist, but language ‘regrettable’

Party leader had not used the word in a derogatory manner but in irony

By Marie O'HalloranTue May 03 2016 - 01:00

Momentum gathers towards a new government

Talks will continue with Independents today

By Pat LeahyTue May 03 2016 - 01:00

Irish Water will rely on exchequer credit line

Company will remain as commercial semi-State rather than a State agency

By Pat LeahyTue May 03 2016 - 01:00

Coalition talks tackle mortgage arrears and banking reform

Kenny and Martin to outline parameters of pact for TDs in pursuit of approval

By Pat LeahyTue May 03 2016 - 01:00

Government talks between FG and Independents show ‘good progress’

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil plan meetings on Tuesday to discuss last week’s agreement

By Sarah Bardon and Pat LeahyMon May 02 2016 - 20:59

Independents say local issues will not derail government deal

TDs outline position after John Halligan’s ultimatum to Fine Gael on cardiac care

By Pat LeahyMon May 02 2016 - 01:00

Independents warn not to take support for granted

Fine Gael optimistic on deal with Independents and Enda Kenny’s return as Taoiseach

By Pat LeahyMon May 02 2016 - 01:00

Independents last piece of jigsaw in forming government

Talks with Independent TDs restart at Government Buildings on Monday morning

By Pat LeahyMon May 02 2016 - 01:00

Childcare tax credit ‘would not work’, sector warns

Industry boss expresses concern over ‘populist’ proposals in government deal

By Conor PopeMon May 02 2016 - 01:00

Differences in Healy-Rae camp over FG support

Danny says FG-FF deal a ‘cynical move’ while Michael says no appetite for another election.

By Anne LuceySun May 01 2016 - 20:49

Stephen Collins: Government will test Independents' mettle

Labour, the Greens and some Independents outside government could play a constructive role

By Stephen CollinsSat Apr 30 2016 - 15:56

Prospect of bigger budget giveaway seals FF-FG pact

Scope for tax cuts and spending increases set to be well above €1bn, say sources

By Stephen Collins, Fiach Kelly and Pat LeahySat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00

Enda Kenny tells Independents new government will last

Assurance based on Fianna Fáil commitment to support three budgets

By Fiach KellySat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00

Enda Kenny tells Independents new government will last

Independent Alliance being courted by Fine Gael in attempts to build government

By Fiach KellySat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00

James Reilly among likely nominated Senators

Sources say Minister open to idea of taking one of 11 seats in gift of next taoiseach

By Fiach KellySat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00

Fine Gael moves to secure Independent support

Enda Kenny needs support of at least six additional TDs to be elected Taoiseach

By Fiach KellySat Apr 30 2016 - 01:00

Cliff Taylor: Why it takes 14 years to build a children’s hospital

The commission on water charging is one of the finest examples yet of the political system’s ability to put off making a decision

By Cliff TaylorSat Apr 30 2016 - 00:19

The days of ‘majority rule’ are over, says FF negotiator

Fine Gael insists party election promises will be reflected in agreement

By Fiach KellyFri Apr 29 2016 - 20:10

Fine Gael to form government after Fianna Fáil deal

Parties issue statements paving way for minority administration 63 days after election

By Fiach Kelly and Sarah BardonFri Apr 29 2016 - 19:01

Noel Whelan: A colourful Seanad but hopefully the last of its ilk

The most dramatic shift in the line up of the 43 senators on the vocational panels was the Sinn Féin breakthrough

By Noel WhelanFri Apr 29 2016 - 12:25

Caveat: Why stop at suspending just water charges?

The TV licence could be scrapped for a period while ‘top salaries’ at RTÉ are examined

By Cliff TaylorFri Apr 29 2016 - 09:07

Public pay review part of Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil deal

Fianna Fáil source describes commission as a ‘benchmarking-type process’

By Fiach KellyFri Apr 29 2016 - 07:33

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil disagree on water deal law

Fianna Fáil claims proposed Bill allows for reintroduction of existing charging regime

By Sarah BardonFri Apr 29 2016 - 05:45

Sinn Féin awaits a Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil stumble

The party is making deliberate efforts to justify past Provisional IRA activity by conflating it with the Rising of 1916

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 00:00

Fianna Fáil angry over proposed bill to suspend water charges

Parties expect to reach agreement on Friday to pave way for FG talks with Independents

By Sarah BardonThu Apr 28 2016 - 22:17

Mick Wallace breaks down in Dáil over refugee visit

Independent TD says the Republic is complicit in the militarisation of the planet

By Michael O'ReganThu Apr 28 2016 - 18:01

Suspension of water charges is wrong, says Leo Varadkar

Minister said holding a second election on the issue of water charges would be insane

By Vivienne ClarkeThu Apr 28 2016 - 15:43

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