Concerns have been raised about issues at high-rise construction sites in Dublin.

Ferry companies have been accused of exploiting Ireland's vulnerability to Brexit to get the consumer rules they want.

Labour's transport spokesman Senator Kevin Humphreys said said Transport Minister Shane Ross had held off on buying 41 new carriages to assist with the overcrowding on Dart trains.

The leadership issue has been put on the back burner before the general election but unless there is a positive result, the knives will be out for Brendan Howlin, writes Political Correspondent

There is not one county in Ireland with even a minimum level of support for people with dementia.

Political parties agree that, for the first time in years, the local elections this week really are about local issues, on everything from housing to the environment to policing to dog-fouling.

Housing charity Threshold described the developments as "21st-century bedsits with a glossy makeover".

Irish Rail has plans to introduce a text alert system for passengers in the coming weeks along with the expansion of CCTV to all carriages.

"It's time Minister Ross took action and sought the established of a full-time transport police service."

The work permits system is in need of reform as it creates “indentured servitude” by tying some non-EU workers to their employees.

A fast-tracked housing project for Dublin which was due to begin construction in 2017 now faces a three-year delay.

To those who played a role and were responsible for this scandal, you are probably unmoved by my outrage, writes Daniel McConnell.

Plans by RTÉ to audit its pay and establish whether women are paid less for equal work have been labelled "too little, too late".

Residents in Dublin's Ringsend and Sandymount are apparently being "driven demented" by a fly infestation.

Gardaí who gave evidence in the high-profile Jobstown trial which was contradicted by video footage of the incident should potentially face perjury charges, it has been claimed.

The Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said Ireland is handcuffed into paying off the national debt with the revenue from the sale of AIB by a referendum five years ago.

More than 200 RTÉ bosses received pay bonuses last year, amid plans to cut 300 jobs at the State broadcaster.

Legislation to create the new rent cap system has been sent to the President for signature.

A 2013 Dáil sub-committee investigation into Ireland’s multinational tax laws refused a request from Opposition TDs to bring in companies including Apple, Facebook, and Google as it was “paralysed by fear”.

Labour has said it would be “nonsensical” to enter a coalition with Fianna Fáil after the next election.

Yesterday’s announcement that rent allowance levels are to be increased has been broadly welcomed.

Health Minister Simon Harris has said there is no “plan B” if a row over the new National Maternity Hospital is not resolved.

Health Minister Simon Harris has said there is no “plan B” if a row over the new National Maternity Hospital is not resolved.

The Labour Party has unveiled its new look front bench with several former ministers covering multiple portfolios.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been branded as “indecisive” over his delay in appointing his 11 nominees to the Seanad by one of his former junior ministers.

The Irish political class “neither understands nor values” the arts sector here, according to Oscar-nominated director Lenny Abrahamson.

Finian McGrath has come under fire for his “unhelpful and irresponsible” comments on smoking.

Landlords will be the sole beneficiaries of a €55m bonanza in additional rent supplement, it has been claimed.

Labour leadership front-runner Alan Kelly has told new Disability Minister Finian McGrath to resign his cabinet position if he refuses to pay his water charges.

Veteran Fine Gael senator Paul Coghlan celebrated his last-gasp late-night re-election to the Upper House with “tea and toast”.

Thousands have been paid out to ministers who failed to get re-elected, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Fine Gael and Labour have held tentative talks on a voting pact for the Seanad elections.

Smaller parties and Independent TDs have rowed in behind calls for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to begin negotiating government formation options — warning it is otherwise difficult to support either party.

Labour has chosen two junior ministers to stand for the upcoming Seanad elections.

Labour’s Seanad nominees will be announced today as the party’s votes are counted.

Enda Kenny is attempting to make up lost ground in his bid to form a government, after launching negotiations several days after Micheál Martin opened talks with potential coalition partners.

Three Labour Party ministers of state who failed to win back their seats in the general election are now hoping to re-enter politics through the Seanad.

The big clear-out of Leinster House has begun after the public voted for a spring clean of TDs and ministers.

Joan Burton will not be contemplating her position as leader of the Labour party until after a new government has been formed.