# Government

Last week

29th January 2023 - 4th February 2023

# Apology

UK MP apologises for describing Israeli government as ‘fascist’

Kim Johnson also said she recognised the use of the term, ‘apartheid state’, was ‘insensitive’.

9.1k

Wed 5:10 PM

# Minister for Housing

Government haven't yet decided to extend eviction ban despite record homelessness, says O'Brien

A new record high of 11,632 people are homeless, according to the latest official figure.

15.2k

Jan 29th 2023, 6:27 PM

Last month

January 2023

# Paschal Donohoe

Opposition continues pressure on embattled Donohue

The Public Expenditure Minister is to make a further statement on his expenses on Tuesday.

10.0k

Jan 20th 2023, 12:38 PM

Last year

2022

# Government

Portuguese ministers resign after severance pay controversy at state airline

Infrastructure minister Pedro Nunes Santos and his deputy Hugo Santos Mendes announced they were stepping down.

16.1k

Dec 29th 2022, 6:05 PM

# Transparency

Calls to end ‘blanket ban’ on publishing Attorney General’s advice

A constitutional expert has said there is no legal reason why the advice should not be published.

11.3k

Dec 28th 2022, 11:39 AM

# changeover

Government agrees 17 December as date for Taoiseach changeover

Leo Varadkar will take over the role from Micheál Martin.

22.9k

Nov 9th 2022, 8:29 PM

# housing for all

Government still €2bn behind annual expenditure target for housing as end of year approaches

Critics say shortfalls show Housing For All goals won’t be reached this year

14.6k

Nov 7th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Climate Change

UK Labour's Miliband mocks '19th century’ Jacob Rees-Mogg and accuses him of ‘climate denial’

Britain’s opposition climate change secretary criticised the Government’s decision to open the door for fracking.

16.6k

Sep 26th 2022, 3:11 PM

# Public Spending

Costs of climate action measures and Slaintecare not properly recorded, committee told

The pensions issue, climate financing and healthcare reform are the main challenges for Ireland’s finances.

12.5k

Jul 13th 2022, 8:59 PM

# dail motion

Suspended Green TD Hourigan undecided on Dáil no confidence vote

The government is one vote short of a Dáil majority so Hourigan’s vote could be key.

35.4k

Jul 10th 2022, 5:30 PM

# Cabinet

Banker accountability Bill brought forward to Cabinet

The Bill aims to give greater powers to regulators to punish individual misconduct.

14.4k

Jul 4th 2022, 10:00 PM

# budget 2023

Help for renters, pension and social welfare increases as 'more room to manoeuvre' in Budget

Taoiseach said renters “will be considered” in October’s budget.

34.1k

Jun 21st 2022, 6:26 PM

# pay talks

Public sector pay talks run to 3am but no deal reached

ICTU President Kevin Callinan said some progress was made and negotiations remained civil, but the gap between sides may not be bridged.

21.3k

Updated

Jun 17th 2022, 11:43 AM

# Cost of Living

No 'magic money tree' to help with fuel costs, says minister as pump prices jump above €2 a litre

Minister Heather Humphreys says remote working is a ‘sensible option’ for those looking to cut costs.

42.7k

Jun 8th 2022, 2:27 PM

# Biodiversity

€17 million needed to save Ireland’s most threatened birds says BirdWatch Ireland

The organisation says that several ground nesting birds are at risk of extinction without funding for conservation schemes.

17.7k

May 23rd 2022, 7:00 PM

# turf ban vote

Government defeats Dáil turf ban motion by 72 to 63 votes

The votes were aimed at scrapping plans to restrict the sale of turf and cancel the carbon tax increase on 1 May.

51.9k

Apr 27th 2022, 11:07 PM

# Cabinet

€12 million package on way to support farmers planting more crops

It aims to incentivise farmers to grow additional tillage crops.

26.1k

Updated

Mar 22nd 2022, 7:25 PM

# Japan

Tokyo residents warned of potential blackouts as a result of earthquake

Homeowners and businesses have been asked to conserve power after coal-fired power stations stopped working because of the quake.

9.8k

Mar 22nd 2022, 10:51 AM

# Red C Poll

One in four people think Ireland should have funded lethal military equipment for Ukraine

Almost 60% of people felt the Government was right to only contribute to the non-lethal military equipment fund.

12.9k

Mar 12th 2022, 9:00 AM

# High Court

Environmental group granted leave to challenge government's agri-food strategy

Friends of the Irish Environment said it believes the plan “undermines our international and national commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions”.

7.7k

Mar 1st 2022, 5:29 PM

# your stories

Are you struggling with the rising cost of living in Ireland? We want to hear your story

We want to get a sense of how Irish households are coping at the moment – here’s how you can take part.

15.9k

Feb 10th 2022, 3:52 PM

# Government

New research to examine lives of children in care and adults who were in care as children

The Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said the project will provide “new and important insights”.

5.7k

Jan 26th 2022, 6:05 AM

# Leaving Cert

Universities body prefers a return to 'normalised grading' for Leaving Cert

A survey released by the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union this week showed 68% of students want a ‘hybrid-model’ Leaving Cert.

18.7k

Jan 22nd 2022, 2:36 PM

# opening up

Government confirm sporting events to return to full capacity from tomorrow

Munster Rugby have reacted by releasing an additional 11,000 tickets for Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup meeting with Wasps.

18.2k

Updated

Jan 21st 2022, 6:21 PM

# Taoiseach

Taoiseach ‘focused on getting work done’ rather than future role in government

Micheál Martin is set to hand the reins over to Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar in December 2022.

18.5k

Jan 1st 2022, 7:11 AM

All time

# Brexit

UK to delay post-Brexit checks on goods from Ireland

The checks on incoming goods from the EU were due to come into force on January 1

12.9k

Dec 15th 2021, 12:50 PM

# Player power

Extraordinary letter from players shows that the IRFU needs to start listening

The union’s dismissive response simply underlined the point the players were making.

18.9k

Updated

Dec 14th 2021, 3:00 PM

# Ministers

Irish government seeks meeting with IRFU after letter from women's players

Ministers Martin and Chambers are considering the letter with “the upmost seriousness.”

5.8k

Dec 13th 2021, 7:03 PM

# covid latest

Government confirms details of reopened PUP scheme as ministers meet hospitality representatives

The top PUP rate of €350 is available to those earning €400 or more per week.

Hospitality and events representatives are meeting with the Tánaiste and the Culture Minister.

The number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland jumped by 10% in the last two weeks of November.

29.2k

Updated

Dec 6th 2021, 6:58 PM

# household visits

No more than four households to meet inside homes in coming weeks, public advised

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a number of new Covid restrictions this evening.

31.7k

Dec 3rd 2021, 6:23 PM

# Last Orders

Department clarifies that hotel bars must close at midnight - even for wedding guests

All activities associated with bars must cease at midnight, a spokesperson said.

52.5k

Nov 18th 2021, 3:20 PM

# Climate Change

Government rolls back on plan to set up statutory office for Just Transition Commissioner

The plan to set up this commission was included in the Programme for Government.

8.9k

Oct 20th 2021, 12:43 PM

# Budget

Government urged to invest portion of sugar and betting tax in physical activity

The Federation of Irish Sport also has three other key ‘asks’ in its pre-budget submission.

14.3k

Updated

Sep 29th 2021, 5:21 PM

# new baby

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris and wife announce birth of baby boy

The Taoiseach congratulated Harris and his wife Caoimhe on the arrival of their second child.

29.1k

Sep 22nd 2021, 10:37 PM

# Merrion Gate

Explainer: Why are people still talking about the Zappone/Coveney/Varadkar controversy?

There have been a lot of twists and turns. But why does it all matter?

Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and Katherine Zappone have been drawn back into controversy this week.

Developments included deleted and revealed texts, FOI requests and an Oireachtas committee.

Orla Dwyer takes a look back at what happened in late July and what the situation is now.

32.5k

Sep 4th 2021, 12:05 AM

# tent talks

Government to ‘engage’ with Electric Picnic festival organisers

The Cabinet Covid-19 sub-committee met today to discuss the next steps in the easing of restrictions.

13.3k

Aug 27th 2021, 6:24 PM

# Live Music

Events and hospitality reps welcome new guidelines, but question Government communication

“We were told that there would be no further restrictions lifted until September.”

13.6k

Aug 6th 2021, 5:36 PM

# pandemic

Legal experts call for clarity on relationship between NPHET and government

A report said the public health team became the “de facto decision maker” rather than simply an adviser to government.

31.3k

Aug 4th 2021, 7:25 AM

# covid recovery

Government changes URL for site to request Covid recovery cert after spelling error

The initial URL of the website spelled certificate incorrectly.

63.1k

Updated

Jul 23rd 2021, 10:29 PM

# Indoor dining

Taoiseach says 'there's an obligation' on everyone to follow indoor dining rules ahead of Monday's reopening

A government statement said good indoor ventilation is “essential”.

87.6k

200

Updated

Jul 21st 2021, 6:24 PM