Sex abuse in schools: State accused of ignoring its liability for redress
Louise O’Keeffe, who took State to court over failure to protect her, questioned Government’s guidance on issue
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Green Party leader calls on Government to retain funding of key climate projects
Announcement of €5m district heating fund comes amid concerns over possible rollback of climate spending as revised NDP is finalised
Voters grow bolder in backing stronger EU response to Trump tariffs but no sign of consensus
Poll shows Sinn Féin voters join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gaelers in circumspect response to Occupied Territories Bill
Government ‘feckless’ with public money, Social Democrats claim in budget row
Tánaiste hits out at Sinn Féin error on supermarket ownership - ‘I know who owns SuperValu’
Climate Council warns against ‘dumb’ proposal to allow forestry on peatlands
Government policy needs further overhaul to address low planting rates
Cern decision by Cabinet opens up particle research opportunities for Ireland
UCD to expand its research capacity to coincide with membership of the famous laboratory in Switzerland
Cabinet approves scenarios for firms to build private electricity lines in Ireland
Change would end ESB Networks monopoly of electricity line sector
Health labelling on alcoholic drinks set to be deferred until 2029
Decision on long-planned move, which was due to come into force in 2026, will be made next week
Budget must accelerate home building as infrastructure gaps risk undermining economy, says Davy
Infrastructure gaps in housing and energy risk damaging competitiveness of Irish economy, stockbroker says
‘Disco pants’ Niall Quinn could be just the Áras ticket for Fianna Fáil
At the Irish embassy bash in London, guests were focused on the all-consuming question of who will enter the race for the Áras
Government effort to ban occupied territories trade gets EU boost
Officials suggest move would not require general EU sign-off but may need debate among member states
The presidential race is (finally) hotting up as one serious contender throws her hat in ring
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: The budget will not be a giveaway - whether there is an EU-Trump deal or trade war
Government accepts ‘super junior’ Ministers are involved in decision-making at Cabinet with no constitutional basis, court hears
Four super-junior Ministers currently attend Cabinet
UK desperate to stay inside fiscal rules, Ireland couldn’t care less
After big U-turns, Starmer and Reeves have boxed themselves into a corner
Seized criminal assets to be disposed of more quickly under new measures
Under new Bill, assets seized by Criminal Assets Bureau can be disposed of after two years instead of five
Ireland should hold another referendum on women in the home, UN committee says
Government should assess reasons referendum failed and not give up on issue, according to CEDAW
Expect plenty of cribbin’ and moanin’ as the budget games begin
Budget ministers and party leaders are determined to eliminate the ‘once-off’ giveaways of the last three budgets
The Irish Times view on plans for the GPO: a terrible idea is born
The historic site deserves more than functional repurposing
Ireland’s emissions fines could hit €26bn as decline in greenhouse gases slows
Target to reduce emissions by 51% by 2030, but last year they were down just 12%
Trade and economic uncertainty reaches record levels, Government trade forum hears
Government assessment is of robust economy continuing to grow, but at slower rate
Coalition sharply divided over third-level fees
Fine Gael privately seething over the controversy as Opposition parties unite in anger
Justice plan to overhaul local community safety partnerships to replace joint policing committees
New partnerships a step towards a more collaborative, responsive and locally driven approach, Minister says
Another chaotic week in Trumpland as Nato summit navigates ‘daddy’ issues
From a Dáil row over the GPO to further housing woes, your essential end-of-week politics catch-up
Irish biofuel sales fall even as demand rises
Germany weighing a ban on fuel most vulnerable to fraud by overseas producers
Infrastructure crisis must be tackled with the same energy as Brexit
Five years ago, judge Peter Kelly put forward a way to end the flood of planning hearings clogging up the courts. Why hasn’t it been implemented?
Industry and environment groups unveil plan to accelerate renewable energy
Efforts to bring about wind and solar farms can support land and marine biodiversity, group says
High Court defers judgment in legal row over Athlone asylum seeker centre pending draft legislation
Ms Justice Farrell warns of ‘real risk of homelessness for innocent third parties and families who may be vulnerable’
House price inflation reaches 10-year high as market remains ‘starved’ of supply
However, latest Daft.ie data points to early signs of recovery in volume of second-hand home listings
Another week, another war: Trump pivots from America first to talk of a bunker buster
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: AIB buys back all its shares, while politicians tear strips off Children’s Health Ireland representatives in front of an Oireachtas committee
Climate Council calls for €10,000 EV grants as transport emissions cuts ‘unlikely to be achieved’
Urgent Government intervention needed to back sustained reductions, says climate advisory body
Donohoe lifts remaining bank pay caps after selling last AIB shares
Irish bank was rescued by State with a €20.8bn bailout post the 2008 crash
Rent reforms will pull up the drawbridge on future renters
Most studies show rent controls depress development
More smaller apartments and studios could be built under proposed new rules
Proposals among efforts to make building apartments more attractive for investors and developers
Rent reforms: Coalition’s big cure for rental market somewhat diluted by mixed messages
Your essential end-of-week politics catch-up: Why did 30 party activists walk out of ‘establishment’ People Before Profit?
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