The five major issues facing the Government as it returns from summer holidays

As well as next month's Budget, the Government will have the housing crisis and the presidential election to contend with

The Government of Tánaiste Simon Harris (left) and Taoiseach Micheal Martin (right) has a number of tricky weeks and months ahead with several issues likely to dominate the new Dáil term. File photo: Brian Lawless/PA

The Dáil is back from its summer holidays, and TDs have returned to Leinster House rested and refreshed following a busy year of elections in 2024.

They are now facing their first full year in the Dáil, hoping that it will have fewer twists and turns than the last.