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Government split as minister casts doubt on further student fee cut
Government split as minister casts doubt on further student fee cut
Higher education minister James Lawless said an overspend at the Department of Education could limits ambitions to cut fees further

Tue, 05 May, 2026

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Public sector jobs: A third of applicants did not show up for interview
Publicjobs.ie data shows that 30,000 of the 100,000 people invited to proceed with their job application withdrew from the process

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Louise Burne: Why is the National Children’s Hospital still not open?
Louise Burne: Why is the National Children’s Hospital still not open?
Years of delays, defects and disputes leave families still waiting for access to a long-promised world-class paediatric facility

Sat, 02 May, 2026

OPW unable to find 34 missing artworks, but no evidence they have been stolen, says minister
OPW unable to find 34 missing artworks, but no evidence they have been stolen, says minister
Audits found 37 artworks were reported missing from the State Art Collection last year, ranging in value from €100 to €1,150, and three have been recovered

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Kevin Flatley funeral
Government to withdraw State-provided accommodation from 16,000 Ukrainians
This will see any Ukrainian refugee who arrived in Ireland before March 2024 no longer entitled to State-provided accommodation, unless they are particularly vulnerable

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Louise Burne: Government making budget promises in age of uncertainty
Louise Burne: Government making budget promises in age of uncertainty
For the second year running, the Government’s economic planning is being framed by global instability

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Richmond Village housing development
Government support for construction sector ruled out for now
A €505m package of supports was announced earlier this month to deal with rising fuel prices and unrest

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Ireland stock
More than €7,000 in expenses from TDs and senators did not have supporting evidence, audit finds
The latest report by independent auditors commissioned by the Houses of the Oireachtas confirmed that all the money had subsequently been refunded to the State

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

€17m in emergency payments spent helping people bury loved ones over past two years
€17m in emergency payments spent helping people bury loved ones over past two years
The Department of Social Protection said additional needs payments were made in cases where a person was faced with expenses they could not pay from their own resources

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

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No funding yet for Tusla training college set up last month
Social Democrats spokesperson for children said that without any funding it was 'borderline disingenuous' of Tusla to call it a college 

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Tax revenues receipts
Departments face cutbacks to cover Education overspending 
Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers warned of a 'challenge' within the Department of Education’s budget, despite a rise in funding between 2021 and 2025

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Green for st patrick's day
Government St Patrick's Day trips tally hits €142,000 — so far
With seven departments yet to report their costs, the steep bill for a Higher Education trip to Australia is attributed to travel restrictions due to war in the Middle East

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

National Children’s Hospital shambles should warn us about future projects – Tadgh McNally
National Children’s Hospital shambles should warn us about future projects – Tadgh McNally
The NCH saga is far from over as it misses its 18th deadline. But we should be looking ahead to the way Ireland does tendering and procurement of major projects such as Metrolink

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

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Social welfare probe as more than €25m overpaid to people who have died  
This was up from €24.5m in 2024, €23.9m in 2023, €17.5m in 2022, and €23.5m in 2021

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Sign for the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) - Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhise Slainte
'Potential fraud risks being overlooked' in HSE payroll system
An internal audit found 'irregularities' in system

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Hospital paid almost €500k to two firms run by HSE doctors to tackle waiting lists
Hospital paid almost €500k to two firms run by HSE doctors to tackle waiting lists
An audit also found consultants on National Treatment Purchase Fund projects were paid a fee per patient which is not how HSE salaries or overtime rates normally work

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

More than €189m paid to gardaí for overtime last year
More than €189m paid to gardaí for overtime last year
A further €4.5m was paid to staff members of An Garda Síochána

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Minister: Land Development Agency chief needs a pay rise
Minister: Land Development Agency chief needs a pay rise
James Browne said changes to semi-state bosses' pay would amount to a 'pay cut' for LDA chief executive John Coleman

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

New HSE Mid West hospital plan 'must progress without delay'
New HSE Mid West hospital plan 'must progress without delay'
Doctors and trade unions welcome the commitment to build on the Raheen 44-acre site, and say momentum must continue now

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Filled with the beauty of winter
Government to spend €135k on scarves to give as gifts to dignitaries in July
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the scarves must be 100% wool, and must be guaranteed not to deteriorate for at least 12 months after they have been delivered

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

No Government funding to build €70m children’s museum planned for Christmas 2029
No Government funding to build €70m children’s museum planned for Christmas 2029
OPW chair calls for public expenditure minister to intervene to 'proactively protect public funds'

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Plans seek to right 'imbalance' between savings and investments, committee told 
Plans seek to right 'imbalance' between savings and investments, committee told 
spending increases will be weighted towards capital expenditure, with investment under the NDP set to average 5% of national income

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Government's plan to cap judicial review fees 'an attack on lawyers'
Government's plan to cap judicial review fees 'an attack on lawyers'
The chair of the Bar Council, Seán Guerin SC, said there is no real evidence that these reviews are a significant cause of delay to infrastructure, calling the plans 'troubling'

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

The 10 infrastructure projects that will show if the Government is fulfilling its building promises
The 10 infrastructure projects that will show if the Government is fulfilling its building promises
Each of these projects are essential for us to simply catch up with the demands of our expanding population, most notably the water and housing projects, writes Shane Dempsey of the Association of Consulting Engineers Ireland

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Ciara Reilly: Power shift behind SNA U-turn exposes Government's weakness
Ciara Reilly: Power shift behind SNA U-turn exposes Government's weakness
The Government’s climbdown on SNA allocations reveals fragile leadership, weak reform planning, and deep mistrust in special education policy

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

A general view of the action 28/9/2025
€10m Government investment in NFL game at Croke Park 'has been vindicated', says minister
BDO analysis said every €1 of public funding generated €2.24 in tax receipts for the Exchequer

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Sign for the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) - Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhise Slainte
HSE wrote off over €50m of bad debt between 2023 and 2024
Figures provided to the Public Accounts Committee show outstanding patient debts at the end of 2023 stood at €102.4m

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Colin Sheridan: Defence Forces funding increase must not erode Ireland’s neutrality
Colin Sheridan: Defence Forces funding increase must not erode Ireland’s neutrality
Former Defence Forces officer, Colin Sheridan, argues Ireland must prioritise human capital and measured policy over reflexive militarisation

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

School stock
Ciara Reilly: Definition of need has changed to save money on SNAs
Pause to planned special needs assistant allocation review feels neither reassuring nor meaningful. We’ll be here again unless big changes happen, writes teacher Ciara Reilly

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Audit of publicly-owned buildings outside Dublin finds average occupancy rate of 30%
Audit of publicly-owned buildings outside Dublin finds average occupancy rate of 30%
The OPW said that, given the surveys had been conducted over a limited time period, they could be considered as 'spot checks' only

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Firm to be paid €2.2m to record Oireachtas sittings despite ruling itself out of tender process
Firm to be paid €2.2m to record Oireachtas sittings despite ruling itself out of tender process
PI Communications, which previously held the Oireachtas broadcast contract for 15 years, will provide video archival and broadcast services until the end of the year

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

No timeline for disposal of drugs ship MV Matthew that has cost State €13.6m
No timeline for disposal of drugs ship MV Matthew that has cost State €13.6m
The MV Matthew, seized with €157m worth of cocaine off Cork in 2023, has now cost the State over €13.6m and remains in harbour

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Group behind controversial children's museum pledges to raise €25m for €70m project
Group behind controversial children's museum pledges to raise €25m for €70m project
Last September, the Comptroller and Auditor General revealed the OPW had had no authority to approve the construction of the museum in 2003 but proceeded regardless

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Dublin Bus Depot
OPW issues tender for major facelift of Dublin's Busáras
'The project consists of the full refurbishment, fitout, and considered historic retrofit of the Áras Mhic Dhiarmada area of the building,' said the OPW

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Large Tourist Bus Travels Fast In The City
NTA has spent an 'astounding' €35m on contactless payment system due in 2028
Cork councillor says it is an 'astounding sum to be spent' on a system which public transport users will not see for another two years 

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

TANAISTE SIMON HARRIS TD; MINISTER JAMES BROWNE TD; HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FUND
Exchequer surplus falls to just €100m in January
Excluding last year's €1.7bn Apple tax proceeds, Ireland's total tax revenues rose slightly by €48m year-on-year

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Listowel Writers' Week looks to turn the page on funding controversy
Listowel Writers' Week looks to turn the page on funding controversy
A revived festival, major Arts Council funding and unanswered questions have sparked deep divisions within Kerry’s close-knit literary community

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Government must consider how it will fill 'hole in the exchequer' caused by electric vehicles 
Government must consider how it will fill 'hole in the exchequer' caused by electric vehicles 
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council says extra expenditure needs to be financed through 'sustainable means that are going to stick around'

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Accelerating Infrastructure launch
Government to cut its 'massive' spend on external consultants by using 'central pool of expertise'
It is estimated that the top 10 consultancy firms in Ireland have been paid over €2bn by the Government over the last 13 years

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Cabinet to discuss plan to speed up infrastructure delivery
Cabinet to discuss plan to speed up infrastructure delivery
National Development Finance Agency expertise could shave up to 12 months off completion time for major infrastructure works

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Uisce Éireann gave its highest-paid executives five-figure bonus payments in 2024
Uisce Éireann gave its highest-paid executives five-figure bonus payments in 2024
Senior executives at the State water utility received bonuses of up to €32,500 as overall payouts rose sharply last year

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Fine Gael think-in
Cabinet to discuss major changes to Arts Council
Plan to make significant changes to the Arts Council come in the wake of its failed €6.7m IT project

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

State's medicines bill is double what we spend on defence – health minister
State's medicines bill is double what we spend on defence – health minister
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill's comments are echoed by health economist who warned that Ireland paying high prices for medicines 'does more harm than good'

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

State to spend €6.5m on luxury and armoured cars during Ireland's six-month EU presidency
State to spend €6.5m on luxury and armoured cars during Ireland's six-month EU presidency
The EU presidency programme is expected to include at least 25 high-level events in Ireland, including a visit of the College of Commissioners, 22 informal ministerial meetings, and summits attended by heads of state, according to the tender documents

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

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