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Industrial strike
Public sector pay talks: What is the Government offering and will the strike go ahead?
Government and unions are negotiating a revised pay offer worth up to 17.8% for lower-paid public sector workers

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

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HSE has overspent by €781m and does not know how much extra funding it will need for rest of year
Dáil Budgetary Oversight Committee to hear about budget overruns by the health service

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

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Zelenskyy, Macron and other leaders expected to receive extra security at Dublin summit
More than 50 leaders are expected in Dublin, with drone teams, exclusion zones and additional Garda resources deployed

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Timekeeper support and large-print exam papers to help pupils with extra needs
Timekeeper support and large-print exam papers to help pupils with extra needs
New measures to support bereaved students who are sitting examinations are also being put in place by education minister Hildegarde Naughton

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

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Ireland pushes for stricter EU-wide minimum tax rules on tobacco products
Simon Harris said that while he is hopeful, unanimity across Europe could prove a stumbling block

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Top civil servants warn Government expenditure levies on departments will result in cuts to services
Several secretaries general of government departments warned it would be 'challenging' to find savings

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Opening of Dromineer watersports facility
Micheál Martin rejects Simon Harris’s claim that dole is ‘a way of life’
Tánaiste Simon Harris had said in his Saturday night speech to the Fine Gael ard fheis that “the dole is a safety net, not a way of life”

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Fine Gael Ard Fheis
'More effort' must be put into averting public sector strike, Tánaiste says
The proposal would include a significant additional back payment of €1,200 or 2%, whichever is higher, in 2026

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

HSE criticised as CUH sees highest number of cancellations of any hospital
HSE criticised as CUH sees highest number of cancellations of any hospital
The  health service could not say why the appointments were cancelled, as the reasons for cancellations are 'recorded within the patient record' in each hospital, and the information is not held centrally by the HSE.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Industrial strike
Public sector pay talks: Government offers deal worth 10.5% in bid to avoid strikes
The Government offer would see bigger increases for lower-paid public servants, with some benefitting up to 17.8%.

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Simon Harris denies ard fheis comment was 'punching down' on the unemployed
Simon Harris denies ard fheis comment was 'punching down' on the unemployed
Simon Harris told delegates at the Fine Gael ard fheis that 'the dole is a safety net, not a way of life'. He has since argued he is trying to 'lift people up'

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Public sector strike action could yet be avoided, says Simon Harris
"Strike action has real consequences," said Tánaiste Simon Harris, adding that intensive engagement between Government and public sector unions is now needed. 

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Public 'prepared to pay for a unified island', says Fine Gael
Public 'prepared to pay for a unified island', says Fine Gael
Fine Gael's 'Blueprint for a Unified Ireland' estimated that unification with Northern Ireland could cost €25bn a year, and up to €41.2bn in Year 25.

 Listen | Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

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Simon Harris denies that his 'dole is not a way of life' comments are controversial
Simon Harris denies that his 'dole is not a way of life' comments are controversial
The Tánaiste warned at the Fine Gael ard fheis in Cork that there will be punishments for those who are on unemployment benefits long-term

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

'The dole is not a way of life': Tánaiste warns of penalties for long-term welfare recipients
'The dole is not a way of life': Tánaiste warns of penalties for long-term welfare recipients
Simon Harris also outlined plans for a national migration strategy and renewed action against drug gangs and anti-social behaviour

 Listen | Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

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Fine Gael Ard Fheis
McEntee says Ireland ‘absolutely prepared’ for security threats ahead of EU summits
The defence minister said gardaí and the Defence Forces were ready as Ireland prepares to host two major European political meetings

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Rotunda Hospital row
Health minister backs Cork University Hospital amid staffing row
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill defended the hospital’s care and highlighted recruitment figures after nine clinical directors raised staffing concerns

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Public sector pay talks continue ahead of strikes coinciding with EU summit
Public sector pay talks continue ahead of strikes coinciding with EU summit
Government hopes to avoid a strike on the same day as the European Political Community meeting in Dublin

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

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Bill to end Ireland’s ban on nuclear power set for Dáil debate
James O’Connor’s proposed legislation would repeal restrictions dating from 1999 and establish a regulatory role for the CRU

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Hybrid attacks on Irish infrastructure were 'co-ordinated', says Taoiseach
Hybrid attacks on Irish infrastructure were 'co-ordinated', says Taoiseach
Appearing on The Late Late Show, Micheál Martin said there is a 'general view' that the escalation of hybrid attacks in recent months has a 'Russian dimension'

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Patrick O’Donovan back in Limerick hospital as Tánaiste says minister is in ‘good spirits’
The 49-year-old is on medical leave, with Simon Harris saying his treatment may require hospital visits and observations

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Stoneybatter incident
Former Dublin lord mayor Ray McAdam elected to Seanad in by-election
The former Dublin Lord Mayor secured the seat after a postal ballot, with the result raising questions about Government party support

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Nuclear energy ban up for debate at Fine Gael ard fheis
Nuclear energy ban up for debate at Fine Gael ard fheis
Delegates will debate 170 motions, of which 74 relate to the inner workings of the party

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

RTÉ confirms Ger Gilroy does not have a wardrobe allowance for sports podcast
RTÉ confirms Ger Gilroy does not have a wardrobe allowance for sports podcast
RTÉ does give allowances to on-screen staff to purchase clothes, but sources said this is in the hundreds per year

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

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'We need to save people': Ukrainian leaders come to Dublin to plead with EU for interceptors and air defence
Foreign affairs minister asks EU for air defence to protect its civilians

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Grandparent tells Tánaiste he will cease dialysis so his grandson can get speech therapy 
'I know what my outcome will be. But I would give anything to hear his little voice', the man wrote in an email 

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Artificial intelligence
Government to review RTÉ reforms before releasing withheld €20m funding
The new media minister says progress on the broadcaster’s reform programme must be assessed before funding discussions can advance

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Minister's stance on garda whistleblowers 'very dangerous territory', says Labour TD
The Dáil heard an Independent Technical Group Private Members' Motion calling for a formal inquiry into the handling of protected disclosures and whistleblower protections

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

RTÉ sports staff 'not happy' about Newstalk presenter Ger Gilroy coming aboard, broadcaster admits
RTÉ sports staff 'not happy' about Newstalk presenter Ger Gilroy coming aboard, broadcaster admits
RTÉ's Head of Sport Declan McBennett was informed four days before the appointment was announced, the Oireachtas Media Committee heard

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Taoiseach says public sector pay package 'is not a small offer' but insists it must be sustainable
Micheál Martin told the Dáil: 'We have to think of the wider picture as a Government. We have responsibilities, and that is it'

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Honeybee on a purple cornflower bloom
Taoiseach signals alarm over imported bees crossing the border from Northern Ireland
He added: 'If things continue for the next 50 years, we potentially face the extinction of the native Irish honeybee'

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh asks to make statement to Dáil over involvement in Liberty Recycling
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh asks to make statement to Dáil over involvement in Liberty Recycling
Charity chaired by Mr Ó Snodaigh is under investigation over financial irregularities

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Puppy farms face bigger fines for welfare breaches
Puppy farms face bigger fines for welfare breaches
Five-year animal welfare strategy will be launched on Tuesday and include enhanced oversight of dog control, stronger enforcement, improved traceability, and public awareness initiatives

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Irish EU Presidency
Public sector pay strike set to disrupt Dublin EU summit 
European Union heads of state and government will meet on November 12 — but the Government faces embarrassment as 300,000 public sector workers are set to strike on the same day

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

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Calls for State to 'fund schools properly' and abolish voluntary contributions
Analysis found that inflation for schools since 2010 has been over 10% higher than general inflation

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Industrial strike
Pay strike looms as public sector unions to meet
300,000 public sector workers could strike again on November 11 if pay talks fail

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

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HSE and Education IT systems rated Red by 'digital government' watchdog
Department of Public Expenditure document shows the HSE’s home-support and nursing-home support systems received a red assessment from an independent peer review group

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Moriarty Tribunal
Taoiseach leads tributes as former minister and MEP Gerard Collins dies aged 88
First elected to the Dáil as TD for Limerick West in 1967, Gerry Collins went on to serve as a Munster MEP from 1994 to 2004

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

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Department of Justice spent almost €900k on external reviews of protected disclosures
The handling of disclosures by the Department has come under scrutiny in the wake of claims by garda whistleblowers

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Industrial strike
‘Touch and go’: Public sector pay talks face crunch as unions threaten November strike
Unions are considering a nationwide walkout on November 11 if negotiations fail, potentially disrupting preparations for two major European meetings in Dublin

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Artificial intelligence
Government criticised for trying to 'rush through' short-term letting bill in a single day
Opposition TD hits out at proposal to carry out three stages of the legislative process over a single day in the Dáil in November

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Labour Bill seeks to criminalise social media bosses who allow AI sex abuse images on platforms
Labour Bill seeks to criminalise social media bosses who allow AI sex abuse images on platforms
A person who is found guilty of any such offence could be jailed for up to seven years

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Happy family on train station
Monthly homelessness figures will not be published amid work-to-rule action
The Department of Housing says incomplete returns from regional authorities mean it cannot publish the latest figures as scheduled

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Social Democrats propose public register of 'key information' on data centres
Social Democrats propose public register of 'key information' on data centres
The register would include information about a data centre’s size, location, energy and water consumption, and how efficient it is in using resources

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Government Trade Forum
Harris says Ireland has capability to protect European leaders at Dublin summits
Gardaí and the Defence Forces are preparing for two major gatherings, as the Government also hopes to avoid industrial action during the events

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Simon Harris calls focus on phone call to Patrick O’Donovan ‘bizarre’
The Fine Gael leader said he was annoyed by anonymous briefing about the Limerick TD’s health but ruled out an investigation

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026