Communications Minister Denis Naughten will not be forced from office by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar or Fianna Fáil, despite facing accusations of giving out “inside information” over a media deal.

Communications Minister Denis Naughten has pledged more than three-quarters of the country will have access to high-speed broadband by the end of next year.

Latest: Independent minister Shane Ross has said the government's bill to reform the appointment of judges 'is not radical enough' but the Transport Minister has said the contentious bill is a valid first step in cleaning up the current process.

Cabinet procedures are set for a major overhaul in the wake of outcry at the appointment of the Attorney General as a judge.

The abandonment of rural Ireland dominated the weekly meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party last night.

The Cabinet has failed to sign off on a scheme for the voluntary relocation of people living in flood areas.

Yesterday was to be the day. Those Fine Gael rebels who had vented their spleen last week about wanting rid of Enda Kenny had until 1pm to put down a motion of no confidence in time for tonight’s meeting.

A new definition of consent to a sexual act has been signed off by Cabinet which campaigners say will make the law clearer for victims and judges.

Intensive rounds of discussions will begin this week as both government ministers and Fianna Fáil fight to eke out as much as possible from the budget.

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

The Justice Minister Alan Shatter could be fined over comments he made about another Dáil deputy on live television.