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<p>Rory Gallagher with the iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster which is due to come up for sale at 'The Rory Gallagher Collection' auction at Bonham's in London in October. Picture: Fin Costello/Redferns</p>

news

Purchase of Rory Gallagher’s guitar a matter for national cultural institutions

Arts minister Catherine Martin acknowledged the 'noteworthy' public interest in the sale and said cultural institutions are also aware of the proposed sale

<p>Simon Harris took up the Taoiseach’s chair in the Dáil chamber before his nomination, and his predecessor Leo Varadkar eventually plumped for a seat among Fine Gael junior ministers. Picture: Maxwells</p>

comment-analysis

Paul Hosford: Leo Varadkar left without a seat as Simon Harris grabs his chance to shine

<p> Labour TD Ged Nash hit out at Fine Gael ahead of his party's annual conference. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

politics

Labour attacks 'TikTok Taoiseach' Simon Harris and calls for general election

Elaine-Loughlin

SElaine Loughlin: Delaying the Reproductive Leave Bill means business trumps compassion

Opposition parties lay into coalition's budget

politics

Opposition parties lay into coalition's budget

Side view of supermarket shelves

news

Labour TD calls for Government to follow UK example to tackle food inflation

Crisis leaves no room for prevarication in cross-party action on climate

Crisis leaves no room for prevarication in cross-party action on climate

At a time of climate emergency, why is Minister Paschal Donohoenot stepping forward enthusiastically to provide insights into how this ongoing challenge is being addressed, asks Dr Catherine Conlon

Tue, 23 May, 2023

Grocery price inflation

Supermarkets have cut the price of milk — but what about other household basics?

The first cut in the price of a milk in a decade was confirmed in recent days but will it actually make any difference to households struggling with an inflation crisis?

Sun, 30 Apr, 2023

Fresh Milk Bottles Moving on the Conveyor Belt at a Dairy Plant in Africa

Farmers hit out over 'price war' as supermarkets cut milk prices

Labour TD Ged Nash claimed the price cuts by Lidl, SuperValu, Aldi and Tesco are a 'tacit acceptance' that customers have been ripped off

Sat, 29 Apr, 2023

Woman working at a restaurant

Figures show 'appallingly low take-up' of State's energy support scheme

The Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) was set up to help businesses with up to 40% of the increase in electricity or gas bills

Tue, 11 Apr, 2023

'Our arms are open' – Carlingford prepares for Joe Biden's visit

'Our arms are open' – Carlingford prepares for Joe Biden's visit

All weekend the Cooley Peninsula in Co Louth has been swamped with US secret service agents who could be seen flying over the town and around King John’s Castle

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Daniel McConnell: They huffed and puffed but failed to blow Paschal down

Daniel McConnell: They huffed and puffed but failed to blow Paschal down

“I don’t know if you are interested in my answer or my head,” Paschal Donohoe barbed across the Dáil toward Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty in the sharpest clash of the day.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

Irish Budget 2023

Donohoe accused of disrespecting the Dáil as he fails to quell declaration controversy

Ged Nash says value of postering was nearer €5k than €1,100 while Pearse Doherty says minister's story 'stretches credibility'

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

FILE PHOTO Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe says he regrets the non-declaration of expenses related to

Elaine Loughlin: What have we learned from Paschal Donohoe's Dáil statement?

If members of the opposition went into the Chamber in the hope of finding out how exactly the former Finance Minister calculates his sums, they were left extremely disappointed

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

FILE PHOTO Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe says he regrets the non-declaration of expenses related to

Donohoe tells Dáil he 'sincerely regrets' controversy around his election declarations

Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty said the Minister has been 'caught out' adding that he tried to 'cover it up' in 2017 and again last year

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

Donohoe called on to offer detailed explanation on failure to properly disclose election expenses

Donohoe called on to offer detailed explanation on failure to properly disclose election expenses

Public Expenditure Minister has also recused himself from all matters relating to Sipo and ethics legislation while he is under investigation

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Taoiseach attends Christmas lunch for Ukrainians

Taoiseach's views on cannabis are nonexistent

Instead of taking a bold stand, Mr Varadkar seems happy to keep his head under the changing sands of time

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

Blackrock College abuse

Gardaí contacted about 32 cases of abuse at Spiritan-run schools in past three weeks

Still no Government commitment to establish an inquiry into abuse by religious orders at three schools

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

Government urged to clarify 'virtually unprecedented' supplementary estimates

Government urged to clarify 'virtually unprecedented' supplementary estimates

Cabinet agreed to an additional €4.4bn to be spent across multiple departments

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

CC SINN FEIN

Opposition criticises government for 'stealing our clothes' for budget policies

Renters are facing “uncertainty” and the Government has “failed” to target measures for those most in need, Opposition parties have said.

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Labour want to cap childcare costs at €200 a month and €9 a month public transport ticket

Labour want to cap childcare costs at €200 a month and €9 a month public transport ticket

The party is proposing a €400 carbon tax credit, an increase in social welfare rates by €20 from October, and a double payment in October and December

Thu, 22 Sep, 2022

Paul Hosford: Just where is the Labour Party going?

Paul Hosford: Just where is the Labour Party going?

There is a hope within the party that it can outperform the Social Democrats next time around

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

CC INSURANCE REPORT

Utility companies making huge profits during cost-of-living crisis could be hit with windfall tax

Such a move would only be considered if it could be guaranteed that consumers would not be hit with extra charges to cover the tax, junior minister Sean Fleming confirmed

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

General Election Ireland 2020

Government denies pulling 'a stroke' in its electoral reform bill

"I am genuinely horrified that a measure such as this has been proposed at the last minute," said Labour TD Ged Nash

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022

Fianna Fáil accused of an 'old-fashioned stroke' with super draw law

Fianna Fáil accused of an 'old-fashioned stroke' with super draw law

Proposed amendment to the Electoral Reform Bill would allow political parties to run fundraisers by applying to the district court for a licence to promote 'periodical lotteries'

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

National Maternity Hospital

Ryan will not rule out windfall tax on energy companies

The Minister for the Environment has told the Dáil he has not ruled out a windfall tax on energy companies.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

2022 NI Assembly election

TD labels Sinn Féin's acceptance of UK donor's €2m donation 'unethical'

Ged Nash proposed an amendment which would stop all-island parties "taking advantage" of British electoral rules

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Budget calculation

What are your rights when moving your accounts from Ulster or KBC banks

Ulster Bank and KBC Bank customers will face issues in switching banks. John Hearne advises these customers on what to look out for

Fri, 20 May, 2022

International Women's Day

Fergus Finlay: You'll be fine, Ivana. However, here's a few tips for the future

People who know Ivana Bacik well all say the same thing — she is really about other people and fundamentally empathetic

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Sex offending retired surgeon released from prison after three years

Sex offending retired surgeon released from prison after three years

Victims and their families still await settlement in compensation case now bogged down by a legal row over costs

Wed, 23 Feb, 2022

Energy prices

Q&A: What does the Government's cost of living package mean for me?

Suite of measures is designed to ease the burden of surging inflation — but even the Government admits it may not be enough for people who are struggling financially

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Government fears industrial strife as workers seek pay rises

Government fears industrial strife as workers seek pay rises

Demands for inflation-busting pay increases of at least 5% and an end to ‘low-wage culture’

Wed, 09 Feb, 2022

Government Buildings

Taoiseach: Cost of living rise 'a global phenomenon'

Micheál Martin has defended a planned increase in carbon tax

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

empty wallet

Opposition call for mini-budget to increase social welfare and cut taxes

The Government is also under pressure to increase the minimum wage and set out a timeline for the introduction of a living wage

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Consumers struggle to understand energy bills

Energy rebate of €113 will do nothing to ease pressure on families, warns Labour

The party will table a motion in the Dáil calling on the Government to step in to tackle the rising cost of living across society

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

CC ALAN KELLY

Alan Kelly: Of course, Labour is a left-wing party

Labour leader moves to clarify comments described as 'a little embarrassing for the party'.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2021

Coronavirus

Revenue claws back €50m in wage-subsidy payments to employers under compliance programme

Minister Donohoe said compliance checks had been completed for 64,710 employers, representing almost all of the TWSS recipients.

Thu, 23 Sep, 2021

CC LABOUR PARTY

Politicians step up pressure on Government to intervene on bank closures

Call for State intervention comes as AIB – which is still 71% owned by the Government – announced its intention to more than halve the number of its bank branches in the North

Wed, 14 Jul, 2021

New consumer protections on PCP 'cannot come quickly enough'

New consumer protections on PCP 'cannot come quickly enough'

PCP deals are increasingly popular in Ireland, Europe and the US, but concerns have been raised that many consumers do not fully understand the agreements

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

Stay and Spend scheme sees low uptake

Stay and Spend scheme sees low uptake

Calls for €250m Stay and Spend scheme to be used to waive tax bills issued to those who claimed Covid welfare

Mon, 25 Jan, 2021

NFC: It's payment made simple

Minister: 'We are not ready to move to a completely cashless economy'

The increased use of contactless and digital payments during the pandemic will not lead to the exclusion of cash payments in Ireland, the minister for finance has said.

Sun, 24 Jan, 2021

CC LEINSTER HOUSE

Labour proposes fines for ministers who breach ethics rules

The rules would also clamp down on former TDs working for lobby groups once they leave the Oireachtas

Tue, 03 Nov, 2020

Coronavirus - Mon Jun 15, 2020

Leo Varadkar under pressure to explain Michael D'Arcy appointment

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is under pressure to clarify the legality of former Minister Michael D'Arcy's appointment to an investment fund lobby group.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2020

Special Criminal Court renewed, review set for Offences Against the State Act

Special Criminal Court renewed, review set for Offences Against the State Act

Laws underpinning the non-jury Special Criminal Court have been renewed by TDs in the Dail after the government committed to a review of the security legislation.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Officers and inspectors drafted to ensure workplace compliance with new Covid-19 guidelines

Officers and inspectors drafted to ensure workplace compliance with new Covid-19 guidelines

Environmental health officers and inspectors from the Department of Agriculture and the Workplace Relations Commission will be drafted in to ensure workplace compliance with new guidelines.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

CIF: No requirement for workers to wear masks unless working in enclosed spaces

CIF: No requirement for workers to wear masks unless working in enclosed spaces

Construction sites reopened today, with 150,000 workers returning to building under guidelines for physical distancing and hygiene.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Calls for 'urgent' investigation into Co Louth nursing home deaths

Calls for 'urgent' investigation into Co Louth nursing home deaths

The deaths took place in Dealgan House Nursing Home in Dundalk since April 1.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Talk of ending pay deal is 'grotesque' and 'outrageous' say TDs

Talk of ending pay deal is 'grotesque' and 'outrageous' say TDs

Suggestions from Fine Gael ministers that planned pay rises for public sector workers will not be paid are “outrageous” and “grotesque”, Opposition left TDs have said.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Coronavirus: No fair recovery without tax hikes on wealthy, Labour say

Coronavirus: No fair recovery without tax hikes on wealthy, Labour say

The Labour Party are currently in the process of responding to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's policy framework document

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Call for extended HSA powers on social distancing

Call for extended HSA powers on social distancing

TDs have called for extended powers for the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in order to ensure social distancing in work places.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020