The Irish Times

Reported 16,000 elder abuse cases in five years ‘the tip of the iceberg’

Safeguarding group says HSE figures do not cover abuse in nursing homes and hospitals

Mon May 09 2022 - 21:07

Extra €1.3m for students amid calls for further cost-of-living measures

Top-up to Student Assistance Fund announced to help with cost of food, books, bills

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 12:47

State pension system is unsustainable, says Heather Humphreys

Pensions Commission argues age for eligibility should rise to 68 years by 2039

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 12:12

Blair and Ahern to be asked in front of Dáil committee on Belfast Agreement

‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to hear first-hand accounts from key players nearly 25 years on

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 04:15

Smoky coal from NI delivered ‘unchallenged’ to homes in smokeless zones, Dáil told

TD demands ‘major clamp-down’ on cross-Border sales and ‘illegal advertising’

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 19:37

Government planning move to curb short-term rentals

O’Brien says new rules for holiday lettings close to completion

Wed May 19 2021 - 21:50

Tánaiste’s leak remains a hot topic in political circles, especially in Fine Gael

Many in the party accept Varadkar’s argument that his actions were in the national interest

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 04:05

Covid-19: 28 deaths of residents recorded in mental health facilities, Dáil hears

Minister highlights increase in cases of ‘first episode psychosis’ and eating disorders

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 15:42

Clarity sought on vaccine rollout in nursing home outbreaks

Calls for rapid vaccine rollout for non-Covid cases as more care homes battle outbreaks

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 18:55

Covid whistleblower: Investigator to examine handling of emails after complaint

TD raises concerns over ‘take any emails off the system’ direction at internal HSE meeting

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 01:00

‘Something rotten’ at heart of Hiqa inspection system, claims TD

Fergus O’Dowd condemns authority for waiting five months to act on Kerry home

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 22:12

Coronavirus: Hiqa says it needs extra powers to regulate nursing homes

Watchdog says it has been ‘highlighting deficits’ with Department of Health since 2013

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 12:33

More than 1,300 tests missed by confirmed contacts of Covid-19 cases

TD asks if gardaí could be sent to homes of people who are not turning up

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 16:38

Public transport funding will continue, says Minister for Transport

Shane Ross tells Dáil sector is ‘critical for re-opening of economy’

Wed May 13 2020 - 18:36

Taxi driver struck twice in back in Drogheda shooting

Man in 30s thought to have been an unintended victim of the attack

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 00:01

65 jobs to be lost at Coca-Cola in Drogheda

Company says job losses follow a global review of its Integrated Services division

Tue Jul 09 2019 - 19:54

Minister says he ‘wasn’t most popular person in room’ at FG legal fundraiser

About 50 barristers pay up to €600 a plate to attend function with Michael D’Arcy

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 20:59

Land Development Agency warned not to repeat Irish Water mistakes

Oireachtas committee asks agency to be ‘open and accountable’

Wed Oct 17 2018 - 17:52

Hiqa received 4,600 allegations of abuse of disabled residents in 2017

899 claims of physical, psychological, sexual and financial abuse in nursing homes

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 01:00

Fianna Fáil to decide on no confidence motion in HSE chief

Tony O’Brien to step down at beginning of July due to accumulated leave

Sun May 06 2018 - 20:08

Minister to reform District Court following drink-driving conviction revelations

Flanagan says he is very concerned about ‘inconsistent’ operation of court poor box

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 18:28

Hickey did not inform OCI board about THG deal

Oireachtas committee hears Hickey did not disclose 2026 contract in April meeting

Fri Aug 18 2017 - 20:48

Family of Irish man killed in Mexico travel to repatriate remains

Noel Maguire (29), who was shot in Pacific south-west of country, originally from Louth

Fri Aug 18 2017 - 10:33

Fine Gael TDs differ on Bill to change system of judge selection

Róisín Shortall calls for more control and monitoring of District Court judges

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 21:59

No ‘super junior’ pay rise for Mary Mitchell O’Connor

Fianna Fáil and Labour vow to block Minister’s appointment to higher education role

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 00:00

Leo Varadkar’s key allies criticise new Cabinet

Taoiseach under fire from supporters for refusing to make radical changes in reshuffle

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 01:00

Coveney considers levy on houses vacant for more than two years

Minister unveils plans to free up over 2,000 hectares of State-owned land for housing

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 19:59

New politics beset by old problems in slow-moving Dáil

Overhauled committee system produces legislative logjam that is frustrating TDs

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 01:00

McCabe row: FG vice-chair calls on Garda chief to stand aside

Pat Deering says claims too serious for Nóirín O’Sullivan to stay on while inquiry ongoing

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 22:00

Fine Gael TD calls for vacant house tax to solve homelessness

Measure has worked in other countries with housing shortages, Fergus O’Dowd tells Dáil

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 19:42

Minister signals Government will not introduce rent certainty

Simon Coveney to publish strategy next month with aim of addressing high rents

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 20:31

Enda Kenny appoints three more Fine Gael TDs to key positions

Move seen as bid to cling on to power while Leo Varadkar praised for Dáil performance

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 01:00

Enda Kenny says he will run in the next general election

Question mark remains over how long the Taoiseach will remain as leader of Fine Gael

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 01:00

Stephen Collins: Kenny sees off the rebels with ease

Taoiseach given the room to make his own decision about the best time to announce his departure

Fri Jul 15 2016 - 19:33