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Close up low angle view cropped shot of a man riding electro scooter at the street
‘No parent in Ireland’ should think of an e-scooter as a toy, says Tánaiste
It comes as the Government said new laws will be introduced to crack down on illegal usage of e-scooters.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Close up low angle view cropped shot of a man riding electro scooter at the street
Government raises e-scooter age limit to 18 but delays decision on full ban
New measures include mandatory helmets, high-visibility clothing and future licensing requirements as ministers consider a possible nationwide ban.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Failing to plan for united Ireland 'a black mark on Taoiseach's legacy' – Mary Lou McDonald
Failing to plan for united Ireland 'a black mark on Taoiseach's legacy' – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader hits out at Micheál Martin amid Government opposition to her party's bill on preparing for Irish unity

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

AI Chatbot intelligent digital customer service application concept.
You now have a new legal right to speak to a human when buying financial products
From today, Irish consumers can refuse to deal with AI chatbots when buying financial products or services

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

unleaded petrol and diesel fuel pumps at a self service petrol station in the UK
Tánaiste details when excise on petrol and diesel will increase as cuts phased out
Government agrees phased withdrawal of fuel excise relief while the Tánaiste presses retailers over delayed reductions at the pumps

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

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Fuel excise duty cuts will stay in place for a further month
Due to expire on July 31, the cuts to excise duties on petrol and diesel will continue until the end of August

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Petrol costs
Tánaiste hints at excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel being extended 
However, Simon Harris said he 'cannot ignore' that petrol and diesel prices have started to fall in recent days

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Frustration in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as Martin and Harris set to back Sinn Féin abortion bill
The Dáil has debated Sinn Féin's bill which seeks to remove the three-day reflection period that a woman must wait between seeking an abortion and accessing the service

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Middle East conflict
Taoiseach and Tánaiste to back Sinn Féin bill removing three-day abortion waiting period
Free vote for Government TDs as legislation advances to remove mandatory delay before accessing abortion care.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Tánaiste Simon Harris
'Frustrated' Simon Harris announces new derelict sites tax to be administered by Revenue
The latest estimates indicate there were about 19,438 residential derelict properties across the State at the end of 2025 

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Simon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to Government
Tánaiste praises former junior minister's work while expressing sympathy over the public family dispute

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister
‘Team Healy-Rae’ still together, says Danny after Michael blames him for Government exit
Danny Healy-Rae rejects suggestions of a family split after Michael accused him of costing Kerry a ministry

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Irish thalidomide survivor fears mother may die before long-awaited State apology
Irish thalidomide survivor fears mother may die before long-awaited State apology
Sharon Clarken says her 96-year-old mother deserves to hear a State apology after decades of waiting

Tue, 26 May, 2026

RTE pay revelations
RTÉ has 'paid the price for being transparent' over presenter pay, Kevin Bakhurst says
The meeting came after Patrick O'Donovan claimed he was dropped from an interview on RTÉ with minutes' notice

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Polymarket bets on Dublin Central by-election causing 'grave concerns' – Tánaiste
Simon Harris promised a deep dive into the 'wild west' of online betting markets that he said were 'secretive, murky, and unregulated' 

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Dr Martin Mansergh funeral
Bertie Ahern migration comments ’caused hurt and harm’, Tánaiste says
Simon Harris said he 'deplores' any abuse suffered by any candidate and that Mr Ahern's comments were 'not appropriate'

Fri, 15 May, 2026

European Political Community summit
Paul Hosford: Simon Harris has one big chance to shape his party and the country
Fifteen years on from first taking office as a TD, Simon Harris now approaches Budget 2027 as a first-time finance minister

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Ireland's new savings scheme will be capped to prevent 'uber wealthy' from exploiting it
Tánaiste said other countries have introduced caps on the amount of money that can be invested

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Dáil hears it was ‘by the grace of God’ no one hurt after child fired gun
It was “by the grace of God” no one was injured when in Dublin on Tuesday, the Tanaiste has said.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
Government to prepare options to help reduce cost of energy bills
The Finance Minister has said the Government must look at methods like targeted grants and accessible financing

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
Harris rules out mini budget but leaves door open to energy credits this winter
Government resists calls for fresh cost-of-living measures now but signals targeted supports could return later this year

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

New savings schemes should be simple and tax-free for young adults, says think tank
New savings schemes should be simple and tax-free for young adults, says think tank
Think tank says simple design, incentives, and youth-focused tax measures are key to boosting investment uptake nationwide

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
TD who gave reference to accused in child sex abuse trial should come forward, Tánaiste says
Simon Harris said he was not aware of who the TD in question is

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget
Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget
The Spring Economic Forecast will be discussed at Cabinet on Tuesday and will outline the parameters of Budget 2027, which will be announced on October 6

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Leaders' Questions
Simon Harris admits Ireland is relying on 'dirty fossil fuels'
Tánaiste confirmed that public expenditure minister will engage with the opposition on concerns that the Critical Infrastructure Bill will limit people’s ability to object to projects on environmental grounds

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Paul Hosford: Healy-Rae resignation a shock but not a fatal blow for Government
Paul Hosford: Healy-Rae resignation a shock but not a fatal blow for Government
Some in Government had questioned the utility of having a deal with Michael Healy-Rae if Danny wasn't also inside the tent

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Tanaiste Simon Harris visit to UK
'Nobody has the right to make themselves a self appointed warden', says Tánaiste
He said Government is taking “practical measures” to help people

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Paul Hosford: Government fights back with €505m spend after social media posts fuel national crisis
Government unleashes €505m of public funds to quell protests and ward off Sinn Féin no-confidence motion 

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Immigration: Communities must be heard on placement of Ipas centres – Tánaiste
Simon Harris was responding to reports that the Department of Justice was considering legislation to curtail the ability of members of the public to object to centres for asylum seekers

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

'SSIA on steroids': Will the Government's new savings and investment account deliver?
'SSIA on steroids': Will the Government's new savings and investment account deliver?
Critics of the scheme say it will do little to help the 'squeezed middle' but will greatly benefit the millionaire and billionaire class, who will avail of its generous tax regime

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Medium Term Expenditure Framework
Public consultation launched for Ireland’s proposed new digital wallet
People are being asked to take part in the testing of Ireland’s proposed digital wallet app.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Ryanair comments on Norwegian
Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in May and June by Iran war – Ryanair chief
Government insists fuel supplies remain secure as aviation and energy concerns rise amid escalating Iran conflict

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Israel Palestinians
Harris condemns Israeli death penalty move as 'horrifying' and 'despicable'
Tánaiste condemns Israeli vote on death penalty and warns attacks on peacekeepers could constitute war crimes

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Savings and Investment Forum
New savings scheme to boost returns for small investors, Simon Harris says
Proposed Personal Investment Account aims to simplify tax and improve returns for ordinary savers building modest funds over time

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Conor McGregor 'the very worst of Irish society' – Simon Harris
Conor McGregor 'the very worst of Irish society' – Simon Harris
Tánaiste's comments come amid uncertainty over whether McGregor will again visit Donald Trump on St Patrick's Day

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Housing Infrastructure
EU savings and investments union can be ready this year – Simon Harris
Tánaiste says Ireland will use its EU presidency later this year to 'get the result over the line'

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Pharmacy weight loss help
Tax relief expanded to pharmacist service
More than 94% of community pharmacies across Ireland have signed up to deliver the service by the end of the month

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Simon Harris and Pearse Doherty clash over rent reforms
Simon Harris and Pearse Doherty clash over rent reforms
Leas-Cheann Comhairle tells students visiting the Dáil there are 'a few TDs' he would 'love to send to the principal's office' after the heated exchanges

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Government Trade Forum
Harris backs Taoiseach’s Trump visit, as engagement ‘more important than ever’
Simon Harris has expressed his support for the Taoiseach’s meeting with US president Donald Trump, saying “it’s more important than ever” to engage.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
'Significant chance of further flooding' across Ireland in coming days, Tánaiste warns
Simon Harris: 'Despite a very sustained period of rain and flooding so far — particularly in the south-east and east of our country — it is highly likely that more is on the way'

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'breaking political consensus on Ukraine'
Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'breaking political consensus on Ukraine'
The Dáil earlier this week debated a motion seeking approval for Ireland to take part in a EU loan of €90 billion to support Ukraine

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Government turns to TikTok to highlight risks of cosmetic surgery abroad
Simon Harris calls for social media ban for under-16s
Simon Harris said there had to be a 'baring of teeth' and enforcement of the age of digital consent

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Accelerating Infrastructure launch
Simon Harris says country not taking ‘soft’ approach on US
Simon Harris said he would not describe the Trump administration’s middle-of-the-night capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores as “kidnapping”

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Tánaiste urged to withdraw 'dishonest and dangerous' homelessness comments
Tánaiste urged to withdraw 'dishonest and dangerous' homelessness comments
Simon Harris suggested that a 'significant number' of people in emergency accommodation 'don’t have a housing right in Ireland'

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

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