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Fianna FĂĄil 'taking soundings' from party on running candidate in presidential election
Fianna FĂĄil 'taking soundings' from party on running candidate in presidential election
Sources said it was a matter of finding the right candidate, with a poll last weekend showing little appetite for the names, such as Bertie Ahern, which have been floated thus far

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Israel-Hamas conflict
Oireachtas committee calls for rules to allow Central Banks to refuse Israeli war bond sales
Central Bank governor Gabriel Makhlouf is due to appear before the Oireachtas Finance Committee on Wednesday

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Government looking to simplify process to improve access to housing schemes
Government looking to simplify process to improve access to housing schemes
It is expected that the plan will be published in September, after being delayed until after the Government unveiled its revised National Development Plan

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

File Pics Garda Chief Superintendent denies claims of a shortage of garda
Traffic gardaĂ­ 'letting their colleagues down' if they aren't 'doing their jobs', says TĂĄnaiste
Simon Harris also confirmed that he will meet with the mother of Pte Sean Rooney who was killed while on UN peacekeeping duty in Lebanon in 2022

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Ireland avoids ‘catastrophic’ US tariffs as pharma duties decision due within two weeks
Ireland avoids ‘catastrophic’ US tariffs as pharma duties decision due within two weeks
Simon Harris says EU deal averted severe trade fallout, but warns key sectors still face uncertainty in coming days

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

O’Brien wants lower 9% VAT rate on electricity and gas extended to 2026
O’Brien wants lower 9% VAT rate on electricity and gas extended to 2026
Darragh O’Brien wants the lower VAT rate on electricity and gas kept into 2026 to ease pressure on households

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Labour announces it is backing Catherine Connolly in presidential election
Labour announces it is backing Catherine Connolly in presidential election
Independent Galway West TD's bid for Áras an Uachtaråin is now backed by the Social Democrats, People Before Profit, and Labour

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Electricity targets
Advisory body warns Government dependence on fossil fuel imports risks disruption and sabotage
The report from the National Economic and Social Council says that the fact that Ireland holds no domestic gas reserves 'is a particular issue of concern and distinguishes Ireland from most other EU member states'

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Row of new built houses in england uk
Government's order to zone more land for housing may not lead to surge in construction
Cabinet meeting also considered other measures focused on housing including more funds for social homes, and possible planning exemptions for cabins in people’s gardens

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Pakistan to be added to list of safe countries of origin 
Pakistan to be added to list of safe countries of origin 
Applications from Pakistan have grown considerably in recent years

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Excessive regulation delaying key infrastructure projects, Cabinet to hear 
Excessive regulation delaying key infrastructure projects, Cabinet to hear 
The department report will also outline areas of international best practice that are being examined as potential solutions in Ireland

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Call for Government to republish summer budget projections after US-EU trade deal
Call for Government to republish summer budget projections after US-EU trade deal
Finance minister Paschal Donohoe said that re-issuing the summer economic statement would not make sense as it is merely a statement of policy and not a prescriptive set of accounts

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Micheal Martin to attend major North-South business conference
We may need 'product-by-product negotiations' after US-EU trade agreement, says Taoiseach
MicheĂĄl Martin also suggested that while no one is 'welcoming tariffs with open arms', the deal is better than an all-out trade war

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Trump visit to Scotland
Trump says chances of EU trade deal remain at '50-50'
The Government has described the meeting as a 'critical moment' for the future trading relationship between EU and US

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Eoin Hayes readmitted to Social Democrats after Palantir shares controversy
Eoin Hayes readmitted to Social Democrats after Palantir shares controversy
Mr Hayes apologises for misleading media, donates $51,000 profit to Gaza aid groups, and vows to rebuild trust

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

USA stock market design
EU-US trade deal still uncertain as Harris remains ‘cautiously optimistic’
With days left before 30% tariffs hit Irish exports, EU and US officials scramble to finalise a framework agreement

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Cozy restaurant for gathering with friends
Gym tax credit, vape levy, and VAT cuts among Budget 2026 options in new strategy papers
Government advisers warn splitting VAT for hospitality could risk tax fraud, while plans for gym credits and vape levies face scrutiny

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Dail returns after break
Legal action launched against Central Bank over Israel bonds investments
A Social Democrats TD has launched legal proceedings against the Central Bank of Ireland over claims that investors in Israeli bonds could be legally complicit in genocide in Gaza.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Government may delay hospitality Vat cut to mid-2026 amid budget tradeoffs
Government may delay hospitality Vat cut to mid-2026 amid budget tradeoffs
A potential delay to the VAT reduction from 13.5% to 9% could free up nearly €1bn for other measures

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

'It wasn't for me': Senator Frances Black rules herself out of presidential race
'It wasn't for me': Senator Frances Black rules herself out of presidential race
Ms Black said she had not spoken to anyone in Fianna FĂĄil about becoming the party's candidate

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

British Irish Council summit
EU agrees €93bn worth of counter tariffs against the US if trade talks fail
TĂĄnaiste Simon Harris denied counter tariff proposals were escalatory, saying it was 'now long past time for a deal'

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Fianna Fåil TDs reject idea of Mary Hanafin presidential nomination amid hopes of Frances Black run
Fianna Fåil TDs reject idea of Mary Hanafin presidential nomination amid hopes of Frances Black run
Some of the party's newer TDs argued that they did not want 'blasts from the past' running and that a younger voice should be in contention

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

New Taoiseach appointed
Taoiseach 'definitely not' running in presidential election as Mary Hanafin seeks backing
Mary Hanafin has written to members of the Fianna FĂĄil parliamentary party seeking their backing for a presidential run

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Funding of €2bn for Metrolink in NDP will provide 'certainty' on delivering rail line, minister says
Funding of €2bn for Metrolink in NDP will provide 'certainty' on delivering rail line, minister says
Providing separate capital allocation 'gives investors certainty around working with the Irish Government and the Irish people on delivering Metro', public expenditure minister Jack Chambers said

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Government press conference
ieExplains: What are the summer economic statement and the National Development Plan?
Budget 2026 will be unveiled on October 7 with an overall package worth €9.4bn

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Taoiseach defends lack of detail in National Development Plan
Taoiseach defends lack of detail in National Development Plan
Details of how each department intends to spend its money will not be unveiled until October

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Government blunder: Northern Irish train appears on cover of National Development Plan
Government blunder: Northern Irish train appears on cover of National Development Plan
Critics question symbolism and lack of detail after UK-owned train features on major Irish infrastructure documen

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Government press conference
Economic statement shows public finances 'not as healthy as the headline figures suggest'
Summer Economic Statement shows Government will have €7.9bn to spend and a total of €1.5bn with which to make tax cuts in Budget 2026

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Government press conference
Government to invest €102bn in infrastructure by 2030 under revised National Development Plan
The Government’s revised National Development Plan will see €102bn spent on infrastructure by 2030 — but project specifics remain pending

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Government to invest €200bn in infrastructure under updated National Development Plan
Government to invest €200bn in infrastructure under updated National Development Plan
€200bn capital review includes record electricity investment, but full list of projects won’t be revealed until October

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Choosing a Bottle of Wine
Government delays introduction of alcohol warning labels until 2028
Labels which warn of links between alcohol and cancer had been due to come into effect in May 2026

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Tariff uncertainty means 'tighter' spending for Budget 2026 
Tariff uncertainty means 'tighter' spending for Budget 2026 
Budget is expected to focus on 'stability of the public finances'

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Michael Flatley says he’s 'seriously considering' run for Irish president
Michael Flatley says he’s 'seriously considering' run for Irish president
The dance icon says he feels Irish people no longer have a voice — and may step up to represent them

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Military veterans protest
Keir Starmer holds ‘constructive’ call with Taoiseach on Troubles legacy plans
In a phone call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the British prime minister had what Downing Street described as a “constructive discussion” on dealing with the legacy of the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Simon Harris visit to Lebanon
Simon Harris holds calls with EU and UN over Unifil mandate
Harris held discussions with EU and UN counterparts on Friday in a bid to secure a continuation of the mission ahead of the renewal of its mandate at the end of August

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Sinn FĂ©in 'not rushing' decision on presidential nominee as AontĂș consider right-wing candidates
Sinn FĂ©in 'not rushing' decision on presidential nominee as AontĂș consider right-wing candidates
AontĂș are still pushing to form a presidential election caucus which would bring in TDs and senators who may back a right-wing candidate

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Hilary Benn visits NI
Former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood reaches out to Labour for presidential nomination
However, the MP for the Foyle constituency was not permitted to address the parliamentary party, despite some Labour TDs suggesting he be allowed.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Calculating energy efficiency and energy bill papers
High utility prices means families cannot take 'shock' of cancelled energy credits, opposition says
Simon Harris took aim at Sinn FĂ©in finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty for DĂĄil contributions by himself and other Sinn FĂ©in TDs which suggested that SuperValu was owned by an American multinational

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Dail returns after break
Government branded ‘epic wasters’ amid cost of living concerns
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore told the Dáil on Thursday that there is a growing sense of concern about the future, describing it as “economic clouds” on the horizon

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Healy-Rae firm linked to election fraud case, Kerry senator claims in Seanad
Healy-Rae firm linked to election fraud case, Kerry senator claims in Seanad
Fine Gael’s Mike Kennelly calls for full investigation into voter impersonation and other electoral irregularities in Kerry

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Israel US Iran Mideast Wars
Taoiseach hits back after US envoy says Ireland ‘fell into a vat of Guinness’ over Gaza bill
Micheál Martin rebuffs US envoy’s ‘Guinness’ jibe and says Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘defy any moral compass'

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Catherine Connolly enters presidential race, calling it a 'critical moment' for Ireland's future
Catherine Connolly enters presidential race, calling it a 'critical moment' for Ireland's future
Independent TD says decision to run was difficult but necessary, with a focus on climate, war, and homelessness

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Housing and planning measures
MicheĂĄl Martin and Mary Lou McDonald clash over inflation pressures on families
McDonald accused the Government of preparing to throw families “under the bus” in the upcoming budget, while Mr Martin said the Sinn FĂ©in leader was “oblivious” to the economic climate

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

O'Donovan denies leak as An Post CEO slams 'irresponsible' reports on financial health
O'Donovan denies leak as An Post CEO slams 'irresponsible' reports on financial health
Revenue hits €1bn for the first time, but falling mail volumes fuel Cabinet tensions over An Post’s future

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Occupied Territories Bill
Alan Shatter criticised for comparing Occupied Territories Bill to 'Father Ted' 
Alan Shatter also claimed the Occupied Territories Bill is 'a thing of complete irrelevance' to peace

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election
Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election
The former MEP was the only name put forward as Fine Gael nominations closed 

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

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