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Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams to discuss peace process at Oireachtas committee
Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams to discuss peace process at Oireachtas committee
In his statement, Mr Adams will focus on the cause of Palestine and will call for the Government to pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Ireland stock
Government plans to speed up major infrastructure projects
Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers will tell Cabinet ministers on Tuesday that pre-planning processes are taking as long as four years to complete

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Late Night Study
Accommodation crisis: Colleges to be asked to cut number of days students must be on campus
Government to ask third-level institutions to condense students’ time on campus to minimise the number of commuting days

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Fine Gael choose Seán Kyne to contest Galway West by-election
Fine Gael choose Seán Kyne to contest Galway West by-election
Mr Kyne has been a TD, a Minister of State, the Government Chief Whip and, most recently, Leader of the Seanad.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

McDonald: 'Cruel' SNA review should be abandoned, not paused
McDonald: 'Cruel' SNA review should be abandoned, not paused
The Dublin Central TD suggested that the Government does not “fully understand or appreciate or even value the work” conducted by SNAs

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Irish cabinet
'Clear as muck': Government slammed for confusion over SNA roles
There is “no point” in announcing a target completion for a review of special needs assistant (SNA) allocations, a minister with responsibility has said.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

'Horrific' death of pregnant horse prompts call for crackdown on sulky racing
'Horrific' death of pregnant horse prompts call for crackdown on sulky racing
Senator cites pregnant horse’s death and urges stronger enforcement against illegal sulky racing and urban animal neglect

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Department of Housing to launch map of derelict properties
Department of Housing to launch map of derelict properties
The proposal comes as the Government is due to introduce a derelict property tax in the years ahead

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Dublin Taxi
Government has 'no intention' of allowing rideshare apps to address taxi shortage, minister says
Transport minister Darragh O'Brien was responding to research which highlighted supply shortage in the taxi sector

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Fine Gael think-in
New law requires State bodies to publish media advertising costs
Under the bill, public authorities or entities will be obliged to publish information on the total amount spent on advertising and the amount spent with individual media providers

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Martin hits out as full copy of report leaked in advance of Cabinet meeting
Report on digital and AI strategy 'not clear' and it was 'open to interpretation' as to what the Government intended to restrict

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Government accused of trying to rush through changes to asylum process
Government accused of trying to rush through changes to asylum process
Sinn FĂ©in justice spokesperson Matt Carthy said the Government is "desperately now chasing to try to get legislation in place prior to the deadline" for the EU migration and asylum pact.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Councils facing 'serious measures' over housing inaction, says minister
Councils facing 'serious measures' over housing inaction, says minister
"I think this is the biggest test of local democracy in decades," said housing minister James Browne, as he criticised local councils for not zoning more land for housing.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Why does the Government want to help build four new flour mills?
Why does the Government want to help build four new flour mills?
The Government hopes to establish up to four mills at a cost of up to €5m each.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Labour accuses Government of causing 'fear and distress' as SNA review dominates Dáil debate
Labour accuses Government of causing 'fear and distress' as SNA review dominates Dáil debate
Also, anger is continuing to grow in Fianna Fáil, with the issue dominating its parliamentary party meeting this week

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

FBL-EUR-NATIONS-ISR-BEL
Irish Sport for Palestine accuses Fifa and Uefa of 'aiding and abetting war crimes'
The organisation said the complaint to the International Criminal Court centres on both organisations' inclusion of Israeli football clubs based in illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian territory in its tournaments

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Unrecognizable couple arriving at the accommodation with their suitcases
Lack of clarity on short-term lets pushing tourism industry 'off the Cliffs of Moher'
The chairman of the Irish Self-Catering Federation also said there were two concerns about planning

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Return of sugar beet processing in Ireland unlikely, says agriculture minister
Return of sugar beet processing in Ireland unlikely, says agriculture minister
"As somebody who was born and raised in south Kildare, whose uncle was a sugar beet farmer for many years, I greatly lament the loss of the sugar beet industry," said agriculture minister Martin Heydon, as he announced a scheme to establish up to four new flour mills across the country.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

SNA allocations 'should have been a good news story', Fianna Fáil meeting hears
SNA allocations 'should have been a good news story', Fianna Fáil meeting hears
Sources at the party meeting said people were 'very annoyed' at cuts to support

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Is Gerard Hutch being turned into a celebrity ahead of the Dublin Central by-election?
Is Gerard Hutch being turned into a celebrity ahead of the Dublin Central by-election?
Stage appearance blurs line between art and politics as Gerard Hutch prepares for another Dublin Central by-election battle

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Knife crime sentencing
Local authority home loan scheme to rise by up to €55,000 under new Cabinet plans
Proposed increases of up to €55,000 aim to reflect rising property prices and support first-time and fresh-start buyers

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford
Taoiseach to meet thalidomide survivors as calls for State apology intensify
Six decades after thalidomide caused catastrophic birth defects, survivors seek a formal State apology and appropriate redress

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

ROTUNDA HOSPITAL DUBLIN. PIC:COLLINS AGENCY
Government to consider judicial review after plans for new wing at Dublin maternity hospital rejected
Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said her concern was how to deliver the new critical wing quickly

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Scrambler ban in public places to be called 'Grace's Law' in honour of teenager killed by bike
Scrambler ban in public places to be called 'Grace's Law' in honour of teenager killed by bike
Transport minister Darragh O'Brien said he expected the ban to be in place in the coming weeks

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

'No cuts to SNA numbers': Controversial review paused following backlash
'No cuts to SNA numbers': Controversial review paused following backlash
Education minister Hildegarde Naughton confirmed in a statement that there will be 'no cuts to SNA numbers'

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Sinn Féin to boycott St Patrick’s Day events in Washington for second year
Sinn Féin to boycott St Patrick’s Day events in Washington for second year
Sinn Féin leadership is traditionally invited to the Shamrock Ceremony in the White House, as well as other events, including the Speaker’s Lunch on Capitol Hill

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Housing market
Government to cut funds for tenant in situ scheme
The scheme, set up in 2023, allows local authorities to buy houses in cases where tenants are at risk of homelessness when their landlord is selling up

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Firm to be paid €2.2m to record Oireachtas sittings despite ruling itself out of tender process
Firm to be paid €2.2m to record Oireachtas sittings despite ruling itself out of tender process
PI Communications, which previously held the Oireachtas broadcast contract for 15 years, will provide video archival and broadcast services until the end of the year

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Negotiations underway to resolve staff shortages in air traffic control after Cork chaos 
Negotiations underway to resolve staff shortages in air traffic control after Cork chaos 
Talks between AirNav Ireland and FĂłrsa union as concerns raised about the potential for travel chaos at Irish airports

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group F - Aviva Stadium
Irish team would 'miss out' if Israel matches were boycotted, says Simon Harris
The two teams are due to play each other in the autumn: the away leg on September 27 and the home fixture on October 4

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach gave Donald Trump €735 custom golf tee and marker set
The luxury item, which came in a personalised wooden box, was one of around 140 gifts given out by the Taoiseach during 2025

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Film depicting story of woman offered sex-for-rent arrangement to be screened in Leinster House
Film depicting story of woman offered sex-for-rent arrangement to be screened in Leinster House
The film was produced following an 'Irish Examiner' investigation into sex for rent in Ireland in December 2021

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Paschal Donohoe resignation
Gary Gannon apologises to Alan Shatter over social media post linking him with Epstein
Shatter called for a retraction of the claims. His discontent was highlighted in letters to Gannon and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Ireland's low ranking on military aid to Ukraine does not reflect our financial support, experts say
Ireland has allocated 'several hundred million euro' in direct assistance to Ukraine and billions hosting and supporting Ukrainian refugees, which is not reflected in German report on military aid

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Gerry Hutch 'is no Robin Hood' says Jack Chambers after 'The Monk' confirms by-election run
Gerry Hutch 'is no Robin Hood' says Jack Chambers after 'The Monk' confirms by-election run
Mr Hutch has confirmed he will run in the Dublin Central by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of former Fine Gael minister Paschal Donohoe

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Infrastructure projects suitable for fast-tracking to be identified in coming weeks
Infrastructure projects suitable for fast-tracking to be identified in coming weeks
Jack  Chambers said he will bring legislation to Cabinet in March 

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Tánaiste urges anyone with information related to Epstein files to contact gardaí
Labour TD Duncan Smith pointed to mentions of Ireland in the files

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Votes Are Counted In The 2024 Irish General Election
Gerry Hutch clashes with journalist as he confirms he will stand in Dublin by-election
He said his approach would be “similar to the last one,” but hinted at “a few extra things.” 

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Department of Health seeks new top civil servant as Robert Watt’s term expires
Department of Health seeks new top civil servant as Robert Watt’s term expires
Mr Watt’s successor is expected to be paid the top salary for a secretary general — €280,902 per year

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Simon Harris promises 'proper' return on investments for savers
Simon Harris promises 'proper' return on investments for savers
Government will deliver a new strategy on investing to help savers get more out of funds they keep in the banks, says Tánaiste

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Danny Healy-Rae votes against Government — and brother Michael — on rent reforms
Danny Healy-Rae votes against Government — and brother Michael — on rent reforms
Another Government-supporting independent TD, Gillian Toole, abstained on the vote.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Freddie Scappaticci
Taoiseach names Scappaticci as former British army agent Stakeknife
Operation Kenova examined the activities of Stakeknife, a mole operating within the Provisional IRA's Internal Security Unit in the 1980s, and found he was linked to at least 14 murders and 15 abductions

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Businessman giving a key and holding small house in hand.
Rule changes will mean at least €3k rent rises for tens of thousands, Sinn Féin says
For new tenancies from March 1, landlords will be able to reset rents to market rates if the previous rent was below market level

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Taoiseach Simon Harris visit to UK
TDs and senators sink Guinness pints as part of €60k Leinster House tab
Current and former TDs and senators knocked back shots of tequila and sambuca, along with €27 measures of premium whiskey

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Housing tsar appointed almost a year on from scandal over position
Housing tsar appointed almost a year on from scandal over position
Garret Doocey has been appointed deputy secretary general in the Department of Housing and will oversee the Housing Activation office

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Controversy
Media minister refuses to say if he will sign off on pay hike for RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst
It has been suggested RTÉ board could seek to increase the director general’s salary from €250,000 to €300,000, which would have to be signed off by Patrick O'Donovan

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

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