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<p>Barry Heneghan has returned to Ireland after being detained by Israeli forces while taking part in an aid flotilla. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Independent TD Barry Heneghan returns to Ireland after being released by Israeli forces

The pro-Palestinian activists still detained in Israel include Naoise Dolan, Fionn Macarthure, Veronica O’Keane and Mutaz Jadaan

<p>Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan said it now looks 'increasingly likely' that independents would make up the third leg of a new coalition. Picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

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Social Democrats to decide on whether to continue government formation talks

<p>Social Democrat TDs Jennifer Whitmore, Cian O'Callaghan and Gary Gannon. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Social Democrats continue government talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael next week

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Attracta Uí Bhroin: Planning bill could delay delivery of homes and climate infrastructure

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Politicians are left surveying the lay of the new land

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'No hidden agenda' to join Nato, says Varadkar

Housing minister insists lifting eviction ban is correct decision

Darragh O'Brien accuses Sinn Féin of 'politicising' the housing crisis by tabling a motion seeking to extend the moratorium

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Further blow to housing targets as new apprenticeships fall

The Government’s target is to achieve 10,000 sign-ups every year by 2025 as part of its strategy to tackle housing shortages

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

FILE PHOTO Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien will face a motion of no confidence next week, ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle on Sat

Government fails to spend €340m of housing budget despite record homelessness

The Government has been slammed for failing to spend its 2022 budget at a time of record homelessness and a persistent housing shortage.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

Social Democrats want emergency budget to tackle impact of inflation

The Social Democrat Party is holding its first in-person conference since 2019 in Dublin's Gresham Hotel this weekend

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.

State spending on rent subsidies tops €1bn for the first time

Government accused of making housing and rental crisis worse

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Government criticised for '€450m giveaway' to developers

Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin described the plan as "brazen" and "the most quintessential Fianna Fáil policy we have seen since the halcyon days of the so-called Celtic Tiger".

Wed, 18 May, 2022

Government to back bill banning sex for rent following 'Irish Examiner' probe

The bill proposes seven years in prison and a fine of €50,000. It is being brought following an investigation into sex for rent in Ireland by the Irish Examiner.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2022

Ann Murphy: Irish 'safe haven' could also deliver vulnerable refugees to sexual predators

Even as the Ban on Sex for Rent Bill moves through the Oireachtas, ads continue to offer a home for sex — some of them targeting people fleeing Ukraine

Thu, 17 Mar, 2022

Opposition TDs call for Nama to exit the housing market

It comes after reports that Nama had left 26 apartments in Finglas idle for a decade

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

'Bidding wars for homes' — property jumps €530k during sale process

Housing minister has warned a Celtic Tiger-style bidding war for homes must be avoided

Thu, 24 Jun, 2021

Government's shared equity home loan scheme dubbed 'Bertie economics'

Social Democrats housing spokesperson Cian O'Callaghan said the plan will drive prices up and not deliver the type or numbers of housing needed.

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Land Development Agency Bill 'another Nama scandal waiting to happen'

Solidarity-PBP are to fight the bill 'tooth and nail', claiming it will result in the 'pillaging of the public land bank'

Tue, 16 Feb, 2021

Social Democrats say minority left coalition 'unlikely'

The Social Democrats believe that a left-leaning minority government is "unlikely" to be formed.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

Never Mind the Ballots: A sideways glance at Election 2020 (16 days to go)

The Green Party's bright young star, Saoirse McHugh, has revealed some pretty radical ideas as to her ideal vision of how Ireland should be run.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2020

Cuala win Leinster final comfortably to set up All-Ireland semi against Liam Mellows

Con O'Callaghan's early goal in Portlaoise set AIB All-Ireland club hurling title holders Cuala on their way to a big win and back-to-back provincial titles.

Sun, 03 Dec, 2017

Latest: EPA believes 'no danger to the public' from release of lime at Poolbeg

Latest: The EPA said it was told the lime cloud was contained in the building and that the material was not released to the atmosphere.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2017

Cuala's Paul Schutte will be fit for All-Ireland club final, confirms Cian O'Callaghan

Cuala's hopes of a maiden AIB All-Ireland club hurling final win on St Patrick's Day have been boosted by the return to fitness of Paul Schutte.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Cork GAA Round-Up: Rovers and Erin's Own meet in highly-anticipated final

A clinical Erin's Own ousted Midleton in the SHC semi-final, progressing to the final stage for the first time in nine years.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Eoghan O'Donnell and Oisin Gough with Barry Nash 2/4/2016

Limerick see off Dublin to secure semi-final place

Na Piarsaigh duo Kevin Downes and Shane Dowling proved their worth to Limerick with 1-8 between them as the Shannonsiders secured a first Allianz hurling league semi-final place in a decade.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

VIDEO: Not a Fitzgibbon classic but 'classic Fitzgibbon' - Nicky English 'really enjoyed' UCD win

UCD beat IT Carlow 1-17 to 1-16 after extra-time in a thrilling Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final in Carlow last night.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016

Cork City fans go undercover to get tickets for League of Ireland decider

With the SSE Airtricity League set to be decided at Oriel Park on Friday some Cork City fans used all their ingenuity to secure themselves tickets for the game.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2014

Call for Garda crackdown on teen drinking on Dublin's beaches

A local councillor at Dublin's popular beach areas is calling for extra garda resources to crack down on rowdy teens during the summer.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2014

Cork and Tipperary name teams for league clashes

Cork and Tipperary have named their teams ahead of Saturday's Allianz National League openers.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

Third Labour departure in a week as councillor leaves party

Another councillor has left Labour, claiming the party has "lost its way".

Fri, 26 Jul, 2013

Taoiseach: Reilly has Govt's 'absolute backing', different view from Labour politicians

The Taoiseach has said embattled Health Minster James Reilly has the "absolute backing" of the Government, but a number of Labour Party politicians said Mr Reilly's position was untenable.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2012

Winters rescues draw for Dublin Minors

Tipperary 2-13 Dublin 1-16

Sun, 09 Sep, 2012

First gay mayor elected in Fingal

The country's first openly gay mayor has been elected in Dublin.

Fri, 22 Jun, 2012