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European Parliament to tackle housing production 'bottlenecks'
MEPs called for the European Commission to propose a 'housing simplification package'

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Department claims it doesn't need to act on safety recommendations from Rescue 116 disaster
Department claims it doesn't need to act on safety recommendations from Rescue 116 disaster
The Department of Transport claims an external consultant said it 'has comparable expertise' despite an Air Accident Investigation Unit report saying it had no aviation expertise

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Government to strengthen Defence Forces’ legal powers to safeguard Irish waters
Government to strengthen Defence Forces’ legal powers to safeguard Irish waters
Legislation to give the Naval Service a new 'clearly defined' ability to act unilaterally in some situations, including the ability to board vessels operating in Irish waters

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

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Michael Lowry says no charges to be brought by DPP over Moriarty Tribunal
Tribunal was established in 1997 to examine payments made to former taoiseach Charles Haughey and Michael Lowry

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Tanaiste visit to France
Ireland ‘enthusiastic’ about second interconnector with France
'I’d like to have a discussion with the French government about us being even more ambitious, seeing if we could develop a second interconnector as well between Ireland and France,' says Simon Harris

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Filled with the beauty of winter
Government to spend €135k on scarves to give as gifts to dignitaries in July
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the scarves must be 100% wool, and must be guaranteed not to deteriorate for at least 12 months after they have been delivered

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Harris warns Europe must be ready to act as Middle East war drives oil price volatility
Harris warns Europe must be ready to act as Middle East war drives oil price volatility
TĂĄnaiste says Ireland is closely monitoring fuel costs as Middle East conflict drives volatility in global oil markets

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Hauliers call off planned protest in Dublin on Tuesday
Hauliers call off planned protest in Dublin on Tuesday
The Irish Road Haulage Association confirmed it is suspending the protest, after discussions took place between the transport minister and the association's president

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Government considers options to reduce shortfall in renewable energy targets 
Government considers options to reduce shortfall in renewable energy targets 
Options to help make up the shortfall include an EU mechanism to contribute to the financing of renewable energy projects in other countries

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Calculating energy efficiency and energy bill papers
Government not 'ruling anything in or out' around energy cost supports
TĂĄnaiste Simon Harris said there would be 50,000 more households able to access the Fuel Allowance from this week

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

'We end up giving them to our dogs' — Flood of complaints about quality of hot school meals
'We end up giving them to our dogs' — Flood of complaints about quality of hot school meals
Correspondence from parents seen by the 'Irish Examiner' lays out a litany of complaints from 'out of date meals' to 'incorrect allergen information'

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Energy bills
Government rules out energy credits as Middle East war sparks potential cost-of-living crisis
Government sources dismiss the idea of cost-of-living aid for Irish consumers as US-Israel-Iran conflict expands across the Middle East

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Accelerating Infrastructure launch
Government moves to finally scrap emergency Fempi pay measures
Plan to wind up the legislation that cut public service pay during the financial crisis comes before Cabinet today

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

International Women's Day
Maternity services must go on political radar after Rotunda debacle, says TD
New planning application is to be submitted after the Government dropped the existing co-location policy of moving the Rotunda Hospital to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Electric vehicle misinformation
War in Iran could drive up food prices in Ireland, warns minister
Fuel and oil prices have surged in recent days following the US‑Israeli strike on Iran and subsequent retaliatory attacks

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Charter flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East departs Oman for Dublin
Charter flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East departs Oman for Dublin
Government-assisted flight leaves Oman after delay, carrying 194 passengers home to Dublin via Cairo tonight

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Fuel prices
Government warns against abuse of forecourt staff as fuel prices surge
Minister urges public not to target forecourt staff as fuel industry blames global commodity spikes for price rises

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

45% of those who spoiled their votes opposed all three presidential candidates – survey
45% of those who spoiled their votes opposed all three presidential candidates – survey
Electoral Commission chief says 'there is no cause for complacency amongst those with a role in protecting and promoting trust in elections and democracy in Ireland'

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

A large green plastic oil tank in a rural Cornish garden
Petrol, diesel, and home heating oil suppliers to be quizzed over price rises
Enterprise minister Peter Burke to question energy suppliers after sudden increases in petrol, diesel and home heating oil prices

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

US and Israeli attacks on Iran
McEntee refuses to say if US breached international law with attack on Iran
Helen McEntee said: 'It’s very clearly outside of the UN mandate and in order for the conflict that we believe should be justified, there needs to be a UN mandate from the UN Security Council.'

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

File Photo PEOPLE ARE BEING warned to be alert against a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails and texts
Revenue says proportion of bogus self-employment declarations came from public bodies
Revenue chair Niall Cody told Public Accounts Committee workers in question were public, as opposed to civil, servants

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Woman working from home enjoying coffee with husband
Remote working: Unions accuse Government of trying to 'fob off' workers with review
The Labour Party also said: 'There is no credible evidence that forcing people back into offices improves performance.'

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

NCSE chief apologises for handling of 'botched' SNA review
NCSE chief apologises for handling of 'botched' SNA review
The chief executive of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has apologised for the handling of a "botched" review of how special needs assistants are allocated which causes uproar among parents and educators.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Irish housing charity project
Government misses social housing target despite ‘record’ delivery, figures show
Government falls short of social housing target again as opposition warns missed goals have created a growing deficit in homes

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Soldier who blew whistle on bullying left to man phone that never rings
Government plan to abolish Triple Lock not a 'done deal' opponents claim
The Government's plan to abolish Ireland's  Triple Lock is not a “done deal” and can be stopped, according to speakers at a webinar organised by the campaigning platform Uplift.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Minister rejects ‘shakedown’ claim over €800 evacuation flight from Dubai
Minister rejects ‘shakedown’ claim over €800 evacuation flight from Dubai
Neale Richmond defends €800 evacuation flight cost as Ireland organises charter services to bring citizens home from the Middle East

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

File Photo PEOPLE ARE BEING warned to be alert against a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails and texts
Revenue collects €27m in taxes relating to misclassification of workers as self-employed
Voluntary disclosure process opened last September

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Another 400 to fly from Dubai to Dublin as €800 Oman charter prioritises vulnerable passengers
Another 400 to fly from Dubai to Dublin as €800 Oman charter prioritises vulnerable passengers
Government prioritises vulnerable citizens for Oman charter as commercial and direct Dubai flights continue

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Government may set Rotunda Hospital as critical infrastructure to be rushed through planning
Government may set Rotunda Hospital as critical infrastructure to be rushed through planning
Minister Jack Chambers wants the critical infrastructure legislation to 'change the risk-averse nature of how decisions have been made across the public service'

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Minister’s hope of 60 million Dublin Airport passengers per year a 'political opinion', committee told
Minister’s hope of 60 million Dublin Airport passengers per year a 'political opinion', committee told
One TD told the Oireachtas committee that there is an onus to ensure the balanced development of Ireland's regional airports of Shannon, Cork and Knock

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Accelerating Infrastructure launch
Chambers rules out energy credits and excise cuts amid fuel price surge
Minister rejects immediate fuel relief measures and warns retailers against opportunistic price increases amid global tensions

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Departments scramble to change St Patrick's Day plans to avoid travelling over Middle East
Departments scramble to change St Patrick's Day plans to avoid travelling over Middle East
Several ministers have had their flights changed, cancelled, rebooked, and rerouted in recent hours

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

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Government urged to ban US military from using Shannon Airport as a stopover 
Shannonwatch, which tracks US military stopovers through the airport, said there were a number of such flights over the weekend

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Plans seek to right 'imbalance' between savings and investments, committee told 
Plans seek to right 'imbalance' between savings and investments, committee told 
spending increases will be weighted towards capital expenditure, with investment under the NDP set to average 5% of national income

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Emirates Iran US Israel
Government to charter jet to bring Irish people home from Middle East — McEntee
Government to charter evacuation flight via Oman as thousands of Irish seek to leave escalating Middle East conflict

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Education minister cancels St Patrick's Day visit to South America amid SNA controversy
Education minister cancels St Patrick's Day visit to South America amid SNA controversy
Hildegarde Naughton was expected to travel to Chile and Argentina but as confirmed she will not now travel

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Housing minister's concerns over evictions 'disingenuous', opposition claims  
Housing minister's concerns over evictions 'disingenuous', opposition claims  
eviction notices were issued to tenants in a Wexford on Friday, two days before new rental rules were introduced

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach 'genuflecting before Trump' instead of 'condemning military aggresion'
MicheĂĄl Martin was asked to condemn outright the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, but he declined to do so

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Brexit
Government nominates Phil Hogan as candidate for senior UN position 
The nomination was brought to Tuesday's Cabinet meeting by agriculture minister Martin Heydon

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Proposal for Tusla welfare checks on 18,000 young people whose cases were closed during covid
Proposal for Tusla welfare checks on 18,000 young people whose cases were closed during covid
Government to consider legislation — but opposition TD says new law might not be needed, and that another agency could carry out the work

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Knife crime sentencing
'I won't stand for it': Minister vows to probe Wexford eviction notices ahead of new rental rules 
James Browne said he 'won’t stand for it' after dozens of notices of termination were issued

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Iran
Government to monitor oil prices amid war in Middle East, TĂĄnaiste says
Sinn FĂ©in said the Government 'need to have a contingency plan on the cost of petrol and diesel as well as home heating oil'

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Labour launches bill which could reopen Rotunda Hospital planning appeal
Labour launches bill which could reopen Rotunda Hospital planning appeal
New bill would compel the Government to clarify its position on co‑location — and if it says the Rotunda should remain at Parnell Square, the law would allow planning appeal to be reopened

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Emirates Iran US Israel
Evacuation flights for Irish in the Middle East under consideration
There are an estimated 22,000 Irish citizens living across the Middle East

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Lebanon Israel
War on Iran: Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon 'safe', minister says
Defence Forces personnel are deployed in the region as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Traffic jam with a row of cars on a highway during rush hour in the evening after work. red brake lights of stopped cars on the
Cabinet to consider range of options to reduce traffic gridlock
New transport paper outlines a range of options to tackle Ireland's traffic problem, as Dublin found to be third most congested city in the world

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

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