# government - Sunday 20 October, 2019
# Waste
# Waste
This Bill would leapfrog over the government’s strategy, which Fianna Fáil has said is slow to materialise.
# government - Saturday 12 October, 2019
# Stretched
# Stretched
The watchdog’s pre-budget submission has been released following a Freedom of Information request.
# government - Monday 7 October, 2019
# Four More Years
# Four More Years
The party fell short of a parliamentary majority.
# government - Sunday 6 October, 2019
# Speech
# Speech
The Taoiseach mentioned Green Party leader Eamon Ryan’s idea of rewilding the countryside with wolves during his speech last night.
# government - Wednesday 4 September, 2019
# Dark Clouds
# Dark Clouds
Cabinet met to discuss preparations for a no-deal Brexit last night.
# government - Tuesday 13 August, 2019
# Drugs
# Drugs
A senior HSE doctor has outlined a number of ways drug-testing could be introduced in Ireland.
# government - Friday 9 August, 2019
# LEAGUE PARTY
# LEAGUE PARTY
Salvini has clashed with his fellow Deputy Prime Minister Luigi di Maio of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement.
# government - Sunday 7 July, 2019
# Glyphosate
# Glyphosate
Austrian members of parliament earlier this week approved a total ban on glyphosate.
# government - Wednesday 3 July, 2019
# Gardaí
# Gardaí
Varadkar said the use of scrambler bikes in parks and community areas is a ‘very serious and dangerous act’.
# government - Monday 17 June, 2019
# Action Plan
# Action Plan
New government plans launched today include removing petrol and diesel cars, and doubling the reliance on renewable energy.
# government - Saturday 11 May, 2019
# Opinion Poll
# Opinion Poll
From a high of 60%, Varadkar’s satisfaction rating now stands at 36%.
# government - Tuesday 7 May, 2019
# Cannabis
# Cannabis
This will make it significantly less of a grey area in Irish law – and it could also herald the start of the Irish cannabis industry.
# government - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
# Former Residents
# Former Residents
But the forum of former residents of these institutions that made recommendations are frustrated the government won’t publish its full report.
# government - Friday 12 April, 2019
# Short-term Let
# Short-term Let
The minister said neighbours see the wheelie suitcases going in and out of properties at all hours.
# government - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
# Oral Health Plan
# Oral Health Plan
Children receive free dental check ups in 2nd, 4th and 6th class but there has been huge cuts to those services.
# government - Wednesday 27 February, 2019
# Homelessness
# Homelessness
This is an increase of 169 adults and 65 children on last month.
# government - Saturday 23 February, 2019
# Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
# Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
Speaking at the party’s Ard Fheis, he said Fine Gael “simply don’t understand the pressures which people are facing every day.
# government - Monday 11 February, 2019
# Strike
# Strike
A formal hearing will take place at 3.30pm.
# government - Sunday 3 February, 2019
# Interference
# Interference
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admitted at the start of the year that he is concerned about potential interference.
# government - Saturday 2 February, 2019
# Piggy Bank Savings
# Piggy Bank Savings
The rainy day fund will be supplemented with an annual €500 million from the Exchequer, starting this year.
# government - Tuesday 29 January, 2019
# Constitution
# Constitution
The government announced the terms of the referendum today.
# government - Sunday 27 January, 2019
# Industrial Action
# Industrial Action
The action will begin at 8am on Wednesday and finish at 8am on Thursday.
# government - Saturday 19 January, 2019
# Tick Tock
# Tick Tock
Leo Varadkar will meet with opposition leaders next Tuesday.
# government - Saturday 12 January, 2019
# Border Wall
# Border Wall
The shutdown has entered its 22nd day – eclipsing a 21-day shutdown under Bill Clinton.
# government - Friday 4 January, 2019
# Environment
# Environment
The Green Party has said the ban only addresses “the lowest of the low-hanging fruit”.
# government - Thursday 3 January, 2019
# Approved
# Approved
The new bill will give enhanced powers to the gardaí and the Criminal Assets Bureau, Minister Charlie Flanagan said.
# government - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
# Reshuffle
# Reshuffle
Varadkar indicated that he would most likely reshuffle the cabinet following the European and local elections.
# government - Monday 31 December, 2018
# Landlords
# Landlords
Fianna Fáil has called it ‘ridiculous’ that one will be liable for the vacant sites tax next year.
# Microbeads
# Microbeads
Unnecessary use of the plastics will be completely banned in the public sector.
# government - Thursday 27 December, 2018
# A Long Time Coming
# A Long Time Coming
A public consultation on what structure and responsibilities the Commission will have has been launched today.
# government - Monday 17 December, 2018
# Electoral Reform
# Electoral Reform
Duplication on the register is rife and changes are needed to ensure Ireland has a modern electoral register, says the minister.
# government - Friday 14 December, 2018
Micheál Martin announced this week that he would extend the confidence and supply arrangement with Fine Gael.
# government - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
# Pay Outs
# Pay Outs
The awards are made to those abused while resident in industrial schools.
# government - Monday 19 November, 2018
# Before It's Too Late
# Before It's Too Late
Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton has recently purchased an e-car, and said a change of behaviour is needed to tackle climate change.
# government - Saturday 17 November, 2018
# Fine Gael Ard Fheis
# Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Fine Gael heard a rallying call at its Ard Fheis last night for the party to be election ready.
# government - Friday 16 November, 2018
# Fine Gael Ard Fheis
# Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Varadkar said Fine Gael is a “compassionate party” that has a role in offering a helping hand to those that need it.
# government - Sunday 4 November, 2018
# Exceptional Needs
# Exceptional Needs
Exceptional needs payments can be made under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme.
# government - Tuesday 16 October, 2018
# Opinion Poll
# Opinion Poll
That’s according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll.
# government - Thursday 4 October, 2018
# NEW POLITICS
# NEW POLITICS
It is not binding, however, on the government to follow through on the actions contained within the motion.
# government - Tuesday 2 October, 2018
# A Fine Mess
# A Fine Mess
The Louth TD had been a vocal campaigner to retain the Eighth Amendment in the Constitution, at odds with his wider party.
