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Courts see rapid rise in cases settled over failure to give children special school places
Courts see rapid rise in cases settled over failure to give children special school places
The figures also outline that over €2m has been spent on legal costs by the State in fighting these cases

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

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TDs vote to abolish three-day reflection period on abortion
There was a split on the Government benches, due to a vote of conscience being allowed, with several Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs voting against the proposal

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Richmond Village housing development
Report urges social housing rate review and appeals system overhaul
Oireachtas committee report to be published on Thursday and expected to be critical of Government action on homelessness

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

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University staff working 'full-time' to implement sexual violence framework, committee hears
The HEA's Sheena Duffy told Oireachtas members that while these full-time managers do bring their own expertise in working with the framework, they are not 'the sole person responsible' for its implementation

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Creeslough families criticise 'absolutely devastating' lack of enquiry four years on from deadly explosion
Creeslough families criticise 'absolutely devastating' lack of enquiry four years on from deadly explosion
Four men, three women, and three children aged between five and 59 died in the explosion at a building complex in the Co Donegal village on October 7, 2022

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

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Lifting Dublin Airport passenger cap could lead to 'serious legal risks', top barrister warns 
Legal opinion argues lifting cap may be incompatible with Ireland’s commitments under the European Convention on Human Rights, and its legally binding national and international climate targets

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Cabinet meeting
Taoiseach pushed on public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
Their families are meeting Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan on Wednesday

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Splitting up Road Safety Authority 'a good soundbite' but better to 'reform it from within', minister says
Splitting up Road Safety Authority 'a good soundbite' but better to 'reform it from within', minister says
Review recommended radical reform of the organisation after sharp rise in deaths on Irish roads

Wed, 17 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

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Revenue will not collect existing derelict property levies under new laws
Plans brought to Cabinet would instead introduce a new tax from 2027, with a minimum rate of 7%

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Anglo Irish court case
Government should listen to itself on spending, finance watchdog tells TDs
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council chairman warns that while the economy is still strong, it is too heavily reliant on corporation tax

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Airbnb Website Ahead Of Earnings Figures
New laws to restrict short-term lets will be the 'strongest' in Europe, housing minister says
James Browne said he wanted to 'get as many homes back into use as possible', amid crackdown on short-term tourist lets

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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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

Irish social media ban for children would be ’embarrassing’ for EU – minister
Irish social media ban for children would be ’embarrassing’ for EU – minister
Patrick O'Donovan said the Government is trying to “get Europe to move” on restricting access to social media for young people

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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Government to crack down on Airbnb as ministers target 29,000 short-term lets
Cabinet to consider stricter Airbnb rules, while ministers also approve anti-SLAPP legislation and housing investment

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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EU foreign ministers fail to agree sanctions against Israel over Gaza genocide
However, following an intervention by Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, the European Commission will be requested to outline proposals to end trade with the occupied territories

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Bill Kenneally report: Taoiseach 'supportive' of new criminal offence of misconduct in public office
Bill Kenneally report: Taoiseach 'supportive' of new criminal offence of misconduct in public office
The Waterford paedophile was a member of a prominent Fianna Fáil family

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Petrol costs
Government 'keeping a close eye' on whether to extend excise duty cuts on fuel
Tax reduction is in place until the end of July and Tánaiste Simon Harris said it was 'prudent' to wait for longer to decide on the next steps on the tax cuts

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

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'F**k Fine Gael F**k Sinn Féin' - FF members angry at losing spotlight on united Ireland
Fianna Fáil members have taken to a private WhatsApp group to vent anger that Fine Gael has been allowed to steal the spotlight on the message of a united Ireland.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Social media ban for children under 16
Ireland to consider age verification as UK moves to ban under-16s from social media
Simon Harris said Ireland should 'follow suit' with the UK

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Higher income tax threshold and childcare supports under consideration for Budget 2027
Harris is to tell delegates that the Budget will focus on reducing income tax for workers, making childcare more affordable for families and introducing reforms that improve public services.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

All electric buses currently in storage to join fleet by next year, says NTA
All electric buses currently in storage to join fleet by next year, says NTA
Last week, it was revealed that nearly €7m has been spent on storage and servicing of 132 electric buses.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland
Canadian prime minister takes aim at Trump with impression during Mayo homecoming
Mr Carney and Mr Trump have repeatedly clashed since Mr Carney took office last year, with Trump threatening to make Canada America’s 51st state.

Sun, 14 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

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Sinn Féin proposes bill to remove three-day wait for abortion
 is to bring forward legislation to remove a three-day wait period for abortions in early pregnancy. At present, there is a three-day waiting period between GP consultations prior to a termination.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland
Carney calls for stronger Canada-Ireland partnership amid global uncertainty
The relationship between Ireland and the US is one which is well chronicled. From songs and stories to a guaranteed hooley in the White House every March, few doubt the depth of the cultural, economic and political links across the Atlantic.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Vatican City
Taoiseach: Bill Kenneally’s actions were reprehensible but report found no Fianna Fáil cover-up
Commission report examines failures in handling abuse allegations and raises questions about responses by State agencies

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney arrives in Ireland for two day visit
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has arrived at for a visit to Ireland.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

TASKFORCE REPORT
Government to restrict access to homeless services under new residency rules
Plans will introduce lawful and habitual residency tests for access, with a limited safety net of emergency accommodation available in strictly defined circumstances

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Government to progress bill that would ban online deepfakes
Government to progress bill that would ban online deepfakes
The proposed legislation has been put forward by Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford Malcolm Byrne

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

'All options being considered' on proposed €70m children's science museum
'All options being considered' on proposed €70m children's science museum
Official did not answer multiple questions as to whether the State could take the financial hit of walking away from the project

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing
Taoiseach tells Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson to ‘butt out’ of Belfast tensions
Taoiseach says online commentary from outside Ireland is fuelling tensions following days of unrest in Belfast

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Tickets.ie collapse has had 'devastating impact' on festivals
Tickets.ie collapse has had 'devastating impact' on festivals
This 'is literally wipe-out territory, says Pearse Doherty as Dáil told of company taking steps to place Tickets.ie into liquidation

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Close Up Of Woman Opening Euro Energy Bill During Cost Of Living Crisis
Renewed calls for energy credits as more than 500,000 in arrears on bills
Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a close ally and supporter of Putin, 'retains a controlling share of the company that has a majority ownership of Aughinish Alumina'

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Families urge HSE to make life-changing drug Givinostat available as soon as possible 
Families urge HSE to make life-changing drug Givinostat available as soon as possible 
Parents warned the longer it takes for Givinostat to be made available, the higher the chance patients will become ineligible

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

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Homelessness crisis will remain a challenge for years, admits minister
Housing minister says rising population continues to outpace supply despite increased delivery of homes nationwide

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Minister grilled over 'very sinister' change to Industrial Development Bill
People Before Profit’s Richard Boyd Barrett queried the removal of a requirement for State agencies to have Government approval to engage in or promote any activity of a primarily military relevance

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Hope for children with rare disease as health chiefs recommend approval for lifesaving drug
Hope for children with rare disease as health chiefs recommend approval for lifesaving drug
Duchenne Muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe progressive genetic disorder that affects around 100 children in Ireland

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

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Children's Hospital: 'Most of the design changes that led to delays were driven by Bam'
Bam and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board trade barbs — with the NPHDB landing the latest blow in a letter to the Public Accounts Committee

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Ireland's European Union presidency will not disrupt Dáil's work – Taoiseach
Ireland's European Union presidency will not disrupt Dáil's work – Taoiseach
Government announces six-month programme which begins with a European Commission meeting in Cork on July 2

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Irish Rail looking at other options after writing off failed €50m IT project, committee told
Irish Rail looking at other options after writing off failed €50m IT project, committee told
The software, which was part of an effort to deliver a national railway control centre in Dublin, was expected to be delivered in 2024 at a cost of under €20m

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing
Taoiseach condemns Belfast violence and says no one has right to take law into their own hands
Political leaders condemn attacks on homes and warn against efforts to exploit tensions following Belfast unrest

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

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Irish Rail to detail litany of failures behind €50m traffic system
The system was part of an overarching project to deliver a national train control centre at Dublin's Heuston Station

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

AI creating Dáil 'bottleneck' due to surge in parliamentary questions being asked
AI creating Dáil 'bottleneck' due to surge in parliamentary questions being asked
Over 41,000 PQs have been asked so far this year, up from 29,000 on the same period last year

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Sexual assault survivors to protest outside Dáil over use of counselling notes in trials
Sexual assault survivors to protest outside Dáil over use of counselling notes in trials
Legislation being debated on Wednesday night proposes the use of counselling notes in trials only being permitted where there is a risk of an unfair trial

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin
EU sanctions on Russia to exclude Aughinish alumina, says EU foreign affairs chief
EU foreign affairs chief says sanctions loopholes must close while Ireland awaits findings of Aughinish investigation

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026