Looming launch of auto-enrolment pensions means no honeymoon for incoming minister
Companies have just nine months to prepare for mandatory workplace pension contributions from around 800,000 workers
Heather Humphreys
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General election explainer: The earliest we can expect negotiations about the formation of the next government to conclude is mid-January
Cavan-Monaghan constituency candidates list: Loss of Heather Humphreys a major blow to Fine Gael with question mark over Fianna Fáil prospects
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Supreme Court to rule on ‘systemically important’ carer’s allowance case
Decision could have profound effect on State’s obligations to carers of severely disabled children
RIP FF-FG-Green Coalition, 2020-2024 - Miriam Lord’s look back at the Government
Three taoisigh, five budgets and a global pandemic: in unprecedented times it was a government like no other
The general election war rooms: Who’s who behind the parties’ election campaign teams?
Strategies, slogans and manifestos are being finalised behind the scenes as polling day looms
The Irish Times view on Fine Gael’s exodus: a potential Achilles’ heel
If incumbency is an electoral advantage then the party is carrying a significant handicap as it approaches the starting line
Heather Humphreys defies old line about all political lives ending in failure
Minister is exiting politics amid warm affection from the real world. Her advice about ignoring social media is instructive
€90 cut for unemployed people not engaging with jobs programme ‘common sense’ - Taoiseach
An unemployed person could be left with only €142 per week if they do not engage with department
Finance Bill to be brought forward to ensure it is passed before general election, says Chambers
Once polling date is announced, legislation will be sequenced to be completed and become law before Oireachtas is dissolved
General election likely to be held in late November as preparations ramp up
Taoiseach Simon Harris confirmed publicly for the first time on Sunday that he expects to go to the people this year
Heather Humphreys: long-serving TD was Cabinet mainstay through Fine Gael years in government
Co Monaghan Presbyterian was handed ministerial portfolio in her first term by Enda Kenny and rose to party deputy leadership
‘Politicians are human too’ - Fine Gael deputy leader Heather Humphreys says she will not contest general election
Minister for Social Protection thanks family, saying ‘stress, strain and time away from home takes its toll on everybody’
Social Welfare Bill to be passed in just two days over three hours
Passage of legislation fuels mounting speculation of pre-Christmas election
Posters at the ready and cost-of-living payments more grist to early-election rumour mill
Fianna Fáil election posters bearing the image of a smiling Micheál Martin were spotted stacked on a pallet in an industrial estate
Humphreys to start search for auto-enrolment investment managers
Announcement comes a week after she confirmed start date for mandatory workplace pension scheme of September 30th, 2025
Mortgage interest relief: How do I qualify for the tax credit of up to €1,250?
Budget 2025 triggered a range of queries from readers on issues including child benefit for newborns and landlord tax relief
In the room where the budget happened: how the multibillion giveaway deal was done over tea, coffee and custard creams
About €1 billion in giveaways was added in the final days of internal Coalition negotiations amid tense meetings against the backdrop of an approaching general election
New PRSI-linked unemployment benefit to commence in March, says Minister
Unlike Jobseekers, three rates of payment will be available to recipients under scheme, depending on their PRSI contributions
Once-off payments will be welcomed but the payback will be modest social welfare increases
Budget 2025: Voters will no doubt feel some warm glow of extra money in their pockets, but it will be short-lived
Budget 2025: Two double child benefit payments expected in near €2bn cost-of-living package
Extension of the Help to Buy scheme to 2029, and extra tax on vulture funds expected
XL bully dogs facing being put down given reprieve until next year
Ban on rehoming would have forced shelters to euthanise dogs still in their care next week
Q&A: the ban on XL bully dogs - why is it happening and what will it mean for dog owners?
Government is bringing in ban as a direct response to a number of horrific attacks on people in recent years
Greens join FF in querying budget plans for increase in pensions over jobseekers’ allowance
Green Party whip Marc Ó Cathasaigh says issue should not be framed as one group being more deserving than the other
XL bully dog put down after attacking owner
Armed gardaí alerted to incident where man was hospitalised for injuries
Protest against Government’s new rules to ban XL bully dogs
Similar legislative changes have not worked elsewhere and will put more pressure on animal rescue groups, protesters say
Warning of coming enforcement action in commercial property market
Seen & Heard: Commercial property enforcement actions, IBRC’s Q City sale, further delay to auto-enrolment pensions scheme and accounts for payroll software company Immedis
RTÉ faces rising tax bill to settle status of hundreds of workers
Broadcaster set aside €21.7m to meet PRSI liabilities from bogus self-employment in the organisation, records show
Baby girl hospitalised after XL bully dog attack in Kerry
Gardaí confirm they are investigating the incident and that a dog was euthanised by local veterinary services
TDs clamour to contribute to ‘sexy’ subjects in Dáil but fail to attend for ‘workhorse’ legislation, says Ceann Comhairle
Ceann Comhairle recalls House as ‘like being on board the Mary Celeste’ because only two parliamentarians attended final debate on important pensions Bill
Budget 2025 will feature new cost-of-living package, says Taoiseach
Size of package that will benefit people this year has not yet been decided, Harris says
Budget 2025: Pensioners, carers and those with disabilities to be prioritised, says Heather Humphreys
The Minister for Social Protection said across-the-board welfare increases may not feature
New grants of up to €25,000 to support people with disabilities in workplace
Heather Humphreys to launch Work and Access programme which will provide financial supports to help people with disabilities get into or continue in work
Payments to 5,000 asylum seekers receiving daily expenses have stopped following means tests, says Heather Humphreys
Minister meets first people to avail of new free travel pass for persons medically unable to drive
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