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Extension of Ireland's derogation 'not a free pass' for farmers, says Michael McGrath

Extension of Ireland's derogation 'not a free pass' for farmers, says Michael McGrath

Under the derogation, Irish farmers are allowed to spread more nitrates, including slurry, on their land than other EU farmers

Bill to ban all trade with Israel to go before Dáil

Bill to ban all trade with Israel to go before Dáil

Irish Cabinet meeting

Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'angry jack-in-the-box routine' over housing crisis

'Indicative' timelines for major public transport projects can be moved forward, says minister

'Indicative' timelines for major public transport projects can be moved forward, says minister

Migration policy

Government tightens migration rules with five-year wait for citizenship

New migration strategy introduces tougher citizenship rules, higher income thresholds and stricter conditions for family reunification and refugee status

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Irish Cabinet meeting

Simon Harris responds to warning Ireland is budgeting ‘like there’s no tomorrow’

IFAC has warned over a lack of long-term planning in terms of state saving

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

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Mobile contracts may end without penalty with providers seeking to raise prices under proposed laws

New laws will let customers exit mobile or broadband contracts without penalty if providers impose price increases with 30 days’ notice

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Asylum seekers may have to contribute up to 40% of income for State accommodation

Cabinet will consider proposals requiring asylum seekers to pay a proportion of their weekly income towards State-provided accommodation

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Disability allowance appeals surge as thousands of rejected applications later approved

Disability allowance appeals surge as thousands of rejected applications later approved

New figures show disability allowance refusals have climbed to unprecedented levels, with thousands later approved after lengthy appeals

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Government may cut number of student visas for English language students, minister says

Government may cut number of student visas for English language students, minister says

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said: 'International protection is probably a small percentage of the number of people who come into the country'

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Taoiseach hits back at Fianna Fáil TDs over criticism of his overseas travel delaying presidential election review

Taoiseach hits back at Fianna Fáil TDs over criticism of his overseas travel delaying presidential election review

Micheál Martin said his attendance at Cop30 and the G20 Leaders' Summit in Africa had no impact on the timeline for completing Fianna Fáil’s review of the presidential election campaign

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

G20 Summit

EU leaders to discuss Ukraine peace deal at summit today

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend the meeting on the fringe of today's EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

South Africa G20

Louise Burne: Donald Trump manages to loom over G20 without even being there

Meanwhile, Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesman said Ireland was at the summit due to its 'strong bilateral relationship' and 'alignment' with South Africa

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

G20 Summit

Taoiseach says Ireland’s immigration system rules need to be tightened

Micheál Martin made the comments ahead of new proposals being brought to Cabinet by Jim O’Callaghan, the minister for justice, on Tuesday afternoon

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Trump 'will listen' to concerns about the Ukraine peace deal, Taoiseach insists

Trump 'will listen' to concerns about the Ukraine peace deal, Taoiseach insists

Mr Martin was amongst several EU leaders who met on the outskirts of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa to discuss Mr Trump’s proposals to bring an end to the war in Ukraine

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Taoiseach calls for global push to end conflicts during Ireland’s first G20 summit speech

Taoiseach calls for global push to end conflicts during Ireland’s first G20 summit speech

In a landmark G20 appearance, Micheál Martin pressed world leaders to end major conflicts and support inclusive global growth

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

G20 Summit

Taoiseach in buoyant mood as Ireland joins G20 top table

Micheál Martin emphasised strong links between South Africa and Ireland — and said he hoped Cyril Ramaphosa would roll out TV screens to watch the Ireland vs Springboks rugby match

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Russia Ukraine War Corruption Scandal

Taoiseach says it is ‘unthinkable’ for Ukraine to cede land under proposed US peace deal

Taoiseach warns Ukraine must not be forced into territorial concessions as he attends the G20 amid rising global tensions

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Remembrance Sunday 2025

Taoiseach begins landmark South Africa trip as Ireland takes seat at G20 summit

Taoiseach launches economic and diplomatic programme in Johannesburg before addressing key G20 sessions on growth and global resilience

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

First-time buyers: Housing minister says caps on supports and grants are 'under review'

First-time buyers: Housing minister says caps on supports and grants are 'under review'

James Browne was quizzed about an anomaly reported in the 'Irish Examiner' where caps on State-backed mortgages put certain affordable home schemes beyond reach

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Irish presidential election

Áras hopeful Maria Steen rules out contesting by-election to fill Paschal Donohoe's seat

Dublin Central by-election expected to take place in late spring next year and likely to be held on same date as by-election in Galway West triggered by Catherine Connolly’s election as president

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Electoral commission says election candidates should not have to put their addresses on ballot papers

Electoral commission says election candidates should not have to put their addresses on ballot papers

An Coimisiún Toghcháin's recommendations arise from concerns publishing candidates' addresses could pose a safety risk for them and their families

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Health minister shares son’s neonatal brain injury as medical negligence overhaul questioned

Health minister shares son’s neonatal brain injury as medical negligence overhaul questioned

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill shared her family’s experience as TDs pressed for long-awaited reforms to medical negligence claims and maternity hospital accountability

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Ivan Yates appearing before media committee

Ivan Yates accused of engaging in 'modern version of the Galway tent'

Former Fine Gael minister and radio host denied his work as a property developer, providing media training to the housing minister and chairing housing conferences, caused conflicts of interest

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Paschal Donohoe resignation

Paschal Donohoe admits he thought about not running in last year's general election

The former finance minister, who is leaving Government to take up a role with the World Bank, said he and Tánaiste Simon Harris had 'always had an understanding and an appreciation that a moment may arise that I could leave'

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Ivan Yates to take aim at podcast co-host Matt Cooper at Oireachtas committee today

Ivan Yates to take aim at podcast co-host Matt Cooper at Oireachtas committee today

Former Fine Gael minister was dropped from a podcast after previously-undisclosed role in presidential election was revealed

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

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NFL Dublin: Talks underway to host more American Football games in Ireland

Cabinet hears that discussions are underway to host another NFL international game in Croke Park in 2026

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

General Election Ireland 2024

Attention turns to Dublin Central by-election as Paschal Donohoe steps down

Louise Burne looks at possible contenders from across — and beyond — the political spectrum who may run in the by-election caused by the finance minister's resignation to take up World Bank role

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Paschal Donohoe — new role for pragmatic centrist at the heart of Irish politics

Paschal Donohoe — new role for pragmatic centrist at the heart of Irish politics

As Ireland's finance minister steps down to take up a senior role at the World Bank, Paul Hosford looks back on the political career of a prudent pragmatist

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Harris appointed finance minister as Paschal Donohoe exits Cabinet for World Bank role

Harris appointed finance minister as Paschal Donohoe exits Cabinet for World Bank role

Simon Harris will take over the finance portfolio as Paschal Donohoe departs for the World Bank, triggering major Cabinet changes

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

'I'm not a prophet,' says Jim O'Callaghan when asked about Fianna Fáil leadership ambitions

'I'm not a prophet,' says Jim O'Callaghan when asked about Fianna Fáil leadership ambitions

Anger is continuing to mount in Fianna Fáil following confirmation that the review into the party’s presidential election campaign had been delayed.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

British Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Ireland may need to review asylum laws to respond to UK changes, says minister

Tánaiste Simon Harris and justice minister Jim O’Callaghan expressed concerns about asylum seekers travelling back and forth to the UK

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

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Government 'to robustly defend' High Court challenge on apartment standards

When compared to the previous guidelines, the new rules are expected to bring down construction costs by between €50,000 and €100,000 per apartment

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

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Fine Gael to undertake 'extensive consultation' with members before Galway West by-election

Fine Gael has not won a Dáil by-election since 2014

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Labour party still has 'significant differences' with Sinn Féin, says Ivana Bacik

Labour party still has 'significant differences' with Sinn Féin, says Ivana Bacik

Labour leader says Government is made up of 'relics of a bygone era' as she eyes alternative future

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

SDLP annual conference

Government should pass ban on Israeli settlements trade before Christmas – Bacik

The bill would limit trade with illegal Israeli settlements, but activists and opposition figures have raised concerns that it would only include trade of goods and not services.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Simon Harris accuses the left of ‘trying to caricature me’ on migration

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the accusation that he is a populist is an attempt from the left to “caricature” him and “shut me down”.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach suggests Sinn Féin activist's arrest may have 'implications for Leinster House'

Micheál Martin said there is a 'strong basis' to suggest that this has 'moved on from individuals' to an 'organised attempt to undermine the State'

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Taoiseach denies panel has delayed report into Fianna Fáil's handling of presidential election

Taoiseach denies panel has delayed report into Fianna Fáil's handling of presidential election

'First of all, it's not delayed,' Mr Martin said

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Social media and mental health

Tánaiste expects proposals on furthering social media laws soon, welcoming debate on youth impact

Media minister Patrick O’Donovan is engaging with the Attorney General and others across the Government to examine what is possible within domestic law to take further action, Mr Harris said

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

ieExplains: Breaking down the promises in Government's new housing plan

ieExplains: Breaking down the promises in Government's new housing plan

The Government has now decided to move away from the yearly figures, with opposition parties accusing it of attempting to dodge accountability if it had ended up underperforming

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Housing minister criticised for 'fleeing the country' amid backlash over new housing plan

Housing minister criticised for 'fleeing the country' amid backlash over new housing plan

Opposition parties slam the Government’s new housing plan, claiming targets are too low and accountability has been 'abandoned'

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

New homes under construction.

Taoiseach defends housing target removal as developer says 'we could be doing so much more'

Within the plan, there is a promise to deliver 'more cost-rental homes' for renters, but it does not outline a target

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Sinn Féin expels member after partner arrested as part of probe into far-right extremism

Sinn Féin expels member after partner arrested as part of probe into far-right extremism

Sinn Féin’s national chairman confirmed the partner of a female member of the party had been arrested as part of the investigation into 'two alleged far-right extremists'

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Irish presidential election

Fianna Fáil presidential election review will not report until next month

TDs and senators were told at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting that the review group would not finish its work until the end of the first week in December, three weeks later than initially expected

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Senator asks if SpunOut view on loneliness has 'a dimension of snowflake syndrome'

Senator asks if SpunOut view on loneliness has 'a dimension of snowflake syndrome'

Former Waterford mayor Joe Conway said SpunOut statement is 'an immensely depressing handle to throw on the youth of Ireland'

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

New housing plan aims to deliver more than 300,000 homes by 2030

New housing plan aims to deliver more than 300,000 homes by 2030

Housing minister James Browne says the Government’s new housing plan aims to drastically reduce child homelessness and boost nationwide housing delivery

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Presidential inauguration - Dublin

What are Catherine Connolly’s responsibilities as president?

In recent years, the presidency has become a more political role

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Apprehension grows in Fianna Fáil ahead of Government housing plan launch

Apprehension grows in Fianna Fáil ahead of Government housing plan launch

There will be a second Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting on Thursday morning to discuss the new housing plan

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Transport minister to seek approval MetroLink 'delivery body'

Transport minister to seek approval MetroLink 'delivery body'

The proposal will require draft legislation to underpin the new agency

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

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