Politics

Govt won't be dropping motorway tolls as part of its plan to tackle the cost-of-living surge
Govt won't be dropping motorway tolls as part of its plan to tackle the cost-of-living surge
Thursday
9 Jun 2022
Ukraine refugees to be allowed register at regional immigration hubs under new law
Ukraine refugees to be allowed register at regional immigration hubs under new law
New law to override NI Protocol will represent a new low in British-Irish relations - Coveney
New law to override NI Protocol will represent a new low in British-Irish relations - Coveney
Conditions attached to 15,000 planning permissions to prevent bulk purchasing by investors
Conditions attached to 15,000 planning permissions to prevent bulk purchasing by investors
Hopes rise that Budget 2023 will introduce new 30% tax band to help squeezed middle
Hopes rise that Budget 2023 will introduce new 30% tax band to help squeezed middle
Wednesday
8 Jun 2022
Donaldson says Irish Government ‘ignoring’ unionists’ concerns over Northern Ireland Protocol
Donaldson says Irish Government ‘ignoring’ unionists’ concerns over Northern Ireland Protocol
Proposals on possible pension age increase to go to Govt before summer recess, says minister
Proposals on possible pension age increase to go to Govt before summer recess, says minister
No 'magic money tree' to help with fuel costs, says minister as pump prices jump above €2 a litre
No 'magic money tree' to help with fuel costs, says minister as pump prices jump above €2 a litre
Government will pay for 10,000 remote working days at digital hubs this summer
Government will pay for 10,000 remote working days at digital hubs this summer
Tuesday
7 Jun 2022
ABP controversy has potential to erode public confidence in planning system, says professional body
ABP controversy has potential to erode public confidence in planning system, says professional body
Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne claims she is homeless
Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne claims she is homeless
Boris Johnson promises to cut taxes after suffering bruising confidence vote
Boris Johnson promises to cut taxes after suffering bruising confidence vote
‘Night of the blond knives’: UK newspapers dissect ‘hollow victory’ for Boris Johnson
‘Night of the blond knives’: UK newspapers dissect ‘hollow victory’ for Boris Johnson
The 9 at 9 Estonia’s sovereign determination, Boris Johnson’s confidence vote and the recovery of bodies from the Azovstal steelworks.
Ceann Comhairle salary is higher than every other politician except the President
Ceann Comhairle salary is higher than every other politician except the President
Ex-Estonian Defence Forces chief: 'Neutrality is a luxury only rich countries can afford'
Ex-Estonian Defence Forces chief: 'Neutrality is a luxury only rich countries can afford'
Monday
6 Jun 2022
'Not interested in snap elections': Boris Johnson welcomes support of MPs after confidence vote
'Not interested in snap elections': Boris Johnson welcomes support of MPs after confidence vote
Poll: Will Boris Johnson survive today’s confidence vote?
Poll: Will Boris Johnson survive today’s confidence vote?
Air Corps could buy second-hand fighters from other European air forces, jet manufacturer says
Air Corps could buy second-hand fighters from other European air forces, jet manufacturer says
FactFind: Has the Irish Government done 'a lot more' than the UK to reduce the cost of living?
FactFind: Has the Irish Government done 'a lot more' than the UK to reduce the cost of living?
Friday
3 Jun 2022
Lawyers to prosecute Garda district court cases after court ruling bans officers from presenting
Lawyers to prosecute Garda district court cases after court ruling bans officers from presenting
Boris Johnson booed outside British queen's jubilee event in London
Boris Johnson booed outside British queen's jubilee event in London
HAP discretion rate changes for the first time in 6 years, increasing to 35%
HAP discretion rate changes for the first time in 6 years, increasing to 35%
Not quite normal: Airport chaos mirrors post-Covid economy struggling to find its level
Not quite normal: Airport chaos mirrors post-Covid economy struggling to find its level
Thursday
2 Jun 2022
BBC's jubilee coverage sparks Irish backlash after British Army officer refers to 'The Micks'
BBC's jubilee coverage sparks Irish backlash after British Army officer refers to 'The Micks'
There will have to be 'consequences' if DAA airport plan fails, warns minister
There will have to be 'consequences' if DAA airport plan fails, warns minister
Ryan signals need for social welfare and tax changes to get country through 'very difficult period'
Ryan signals need for social welfare and tax changes to get country through 'very difficult period'
Passport Office to increase staff and tweak child application process in response to surge
Passport Office to increase staff and tweak child application process in response to surge
Wednesday
1 Jun 2022
Airport CEO defends using VIP private terminal to fly to Saudi Arabia on Saturday
Airport CEO defends using VIP private terminal to fly to Saudi Arabia on Saturday
Buying a new Govt jet under consideration as current plane is 'nearing the end of life'
Buying a new Govt jet under consideration as current plane is 'nearing the end of life'
Tuesday
31 May 2022
Justice Minister to introduce new legislation on data retention to help Gardaí
Justice Minister to introduce new legislation on data retention to help Gardaí
Politicians call for ‘heads to roll’ at DAA over massive queues
Politicians call for ‘heads to roll’ at DAA over massive queues
Cabinet approves two-year lease on Citywest Hotel to accommodate Ukrainian refugees
Cabinet approves two-year lease on Citywest Hotel to accommodate Ukrainian refugees
Peter McVerry 'has never been more depressed' about housing as homelessness tops 10,000
Peter McVerry 'has never been more depressed' about housing as homelessness tops 10,000
Pandemic wage subsidy scheme ends today after being in place for over two years
Pandemic wage subsidy scheme ends today after being in place for over two years
Monday
30 May 2022
DAA given until tomorrow morning to find solutions to airport chaos, ministers say
DAA given until tomorrow morning to find solutions to airport chaos, ministers say
Sinn Fein to ‘keep trying’ to get a Stormont speaker elected
Sinn Fein to ‘keep trying’ to get a Stormont speaker elected
Bethany Home survivor 'highly concerned' by legal delays as State seeks more time to respond
Bethany Home survivor 'highly concerned' by legal delays as State seeks more time to respond
Treatment Benefit Scheme for dental works, hearing aids and glasses extended by 80,000 people
Treatment Benefit Scheme for dental works, hearing aids and glasses extended by 80,000 people
ESB to create 1,000 jobs over three years as part of net zero by 2040 pledge
ESB to create 1,000 jobs over three years as part of net zero by 2040 pledge