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significant work
Free schoolbooks scheme causing 'massive' admin workload, school principals say
Wednesday
7 Oct
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pace of reform
The government has cut RTÉ's funding by €20m - and Kevin Bakhurst is not happy about it
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Smoking
'It punishes people who are addicted': Some opposition TDs question €1 hike on cigarettes
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Shortfall
Defence Forces will not reach target of 11,500 personnel by 2028 despite recruitment commitments
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Under Pressure
'I've been called a lot worse': O'Donovan reacts to criticism and plays down reports of walkout
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Greyhound Racing
State funding for greyhound racing exceeds €20m for the first time in 25 years
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Budget 2027
Tánaiste says he wants to build on inheritance tax changes in future budgets
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Leaders' Questions
McDonald urges Martin to apply 'all necessary pressure' on NI Secretary to end Drumcree dispute
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TikTok To Joe
'I'll have to get lessons from Simon Harris': Councillor explains his nightmarish TikTok video
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All aboard
Fine Gael canvassers get chilly reception from Dublin commuters ahead of price hikes
Budget 2027 has been criticised for leaving public transport commuters out in the cold, so it might come as no surprise that they were a bit frosty this morning.
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Pay dispute
What will the all-out public sector strike look like next week? Here’s what you need to know
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From A to B
'Wrong direction': Government slammed for cutting fuel prices while raising public transport fares
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Joshua Kerry
Man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder appears in court over terror plot at Nigel Farage's home
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Dáil Sketch
Where's the protest gone? No rows, no riots, and not even a 'hup ya boy ya'
Jack GPT or Torture Chambers? The public expenditure minister did get a few new nicknames out of the day.
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the persistence of minister
After weeks of headlines, whatever happened to the culture card?
A similar card already exists in other European countries like Spain, France and Italy.
Tuesday
6 Oct
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those who wait
The government is spending €15m 'to keep pub doors open' - but the final plan is not settled
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Budget 2027
Cost of Disability payment just reinstates old support government had scrapped, say advocates
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fast and loose
Budget ignores spending 'speed limit' and uses ‘high-risk’ receipts to fund plans, warns watchdog
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Budget 2027
A few hundred euro, delayed childcare cuts and the missing culture card: This was a 'meh' budget
The government is this evening hoping that it has done enough to avoid public criticism.
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Winners and Losers
Budget 2027 and childcare: here's which families benefit most and who is losing out
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Open letter
Celebrities including Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon sign letter backing Garvaghy residents
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Dáil nicknames
Chambers rubbishes any suggestion AI used in budget speech after TD labels him 'Jack GPT'
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Budget 2027
FactCheck: Three claims from opposition TDs who criticised this year's budget
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deemed disposal
Rate of deemed disposal tax on investment funds to reduce to 35% from January
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Last year's package 'landed like a lead balloon' - so is anyone happy with Budget 2027?
It’s a bit of a ‘one for everyone in the audience’ budget this year – but the coalition can argue that they’re making progress on some election promises.
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Budget 2027
State pension and Jobseekers’ payments to rise by €10 per week from next year
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appeals court
A5 road from the Tyrone border to Derry set for major upgrade after Belfast court ruling
