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# no big rush

Just one in four of Ireland's key Brexit positions have been filled so far

Only 13 of 50 new Brexit roles created at Irish State agencies have been recruited.

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May 31st 2017, 11:57 AM

# Housing Adaptation Grant

The government is giving almost €60 million towards home improvements for older people

The Housing Adaptation Grant scheme provides aid for older people and people with disabilities.

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May 29th 2017, 5:06 PM

# weighty issue

Poll: Should waste companies be charging extra for heavy bins without approval?

Greyhound this month started charging extra for bin bags over a certain weight, with Panda set to follow suit in July.

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May 21st 2017, 11:10 AM

# Ransomware

Ibec calls for more funding to protect businesses following cyber attack

The call comes after a global ransomware attack on Friday which targeted businesses and state services across the world.

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May 14th 2017, 11:29 AM

# help i need somebody

Has the government delivered on its 'ultimate goal'? One year in, here's how it has fared

Last week we looked at its record on health and housing. This week we’re looking at jobs and education.

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May 13th 2017, 7:00 AM

# root and branch

She's been chosen to lead the review of gardaí in Ireland but who is Kathleen O'Toole?

O’Toole is the current Chief of Police in Seattle, and has experience in Irish policing.

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May 9th 2017, 7:58 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Do you pay your TV licence?

It costs €160 a year and every premises with a television is supposed to have one.

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May 9th 2017, 12:49 PM

# Political Promises

This government is a year old but what has it actually achieved?

In the first of this two part series, we look at health and housing.

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May 6th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Brexit stage left

Here's what Ireland's Brexit strategy for the next two years looks like

Focusing on Ireland’s ‘unique concerns’ is the order of the day in the government’s new strategy document.

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May 2nd 2017, 8:50 PM

# Skopje

Politicians attacked after Macedonia's parliament stormed by 100 protesters

Footage shows chairs and tripods being thrown as fist fights broke out in the parliamentary press room.

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Apr 28th 2017, 7:16 AM

# Protests

'I watch the news and cry and cry': Venezuelans in Ireland on the chaos back home

20 people have been killed in three weeks of clashes at anti-government protests.

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Apr 23rd 2017, 8:15 AM

# Nicolas Maduro

At least three killed as huge anti-government protests become violent in Venezuela

One young woman was shot in the head.

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Apr 20th 2017, 9:40 AM

# Spending

Where does your money go? New website gives detailed breakdown of government spending

The website allows users to chart the money being used by various Government departments and to service public debt.

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Apr 11th 2017, 6:45 AM

# Safeguarding

'I couldn't believe they over-medicated my father to shut him up because he was singing'

During a debate on proposed new laws to protect the vulnerable, Senator Lynn Ruane opened up about her own experience.

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Apr 9th 2017, 10:00 PM

# Historical Abuse

Congregation says government was 'forced' to set up €1.5 billion redress scheme for abuse victims

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, one of the 18 congregations investigated by the Ryan Commission, has published a statement on the matter.

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Apr 4th 2017, 7:53 AM

# fight the fags

From September, all cigarette packs sold in Ireland will look the same

This makes part of effort to have Ireland tobacco free by 2025.

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Mar 29th 2017, 6:45 AM

# hold up

Brendan Howlin has called for the sale of AIB to be put on hold

Howlin wants assurances that the money will be spent on building new homes, schools and hospitals.

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Mar 12th 2017, 4:08 PM

# St Patrick's Day

'He's a sexual predator': John Halligan is not happy with Kenny meeting Trump

Halligan will be heading to Brazil for St Patrick’s Day.

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Mar 11th 2017, 2:19 PM

# Girl Power

Women on State boards on the rise as 'talent bank' boosts numbers

A target of 40% female representation has been set for State boards.

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Mar 8th 2017, 6:03 AM

# Mosul

Iraqi forces retake Mosul government headquarters from Islamic State

The fighting in west Mosul has forced more than 50,000 people to flee.

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Mar 7th 2017, 7:31 AM

# state files

Mother and baby homes believed to give Irish women 'every chance of keeping their secret'

A report into ‘destitute Irish girls’ investigated the problem of unmarried pregnant women travelling to England.

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Mar 4th 2017, 10:00 PM

# expensive apples

'Our rights were breached': Here's how Apple will fight the EU's €13bn Irish tax ruling

The tech giant has been ordered to hand over the huge sum for illegal state aid.

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Feb 22nd 2017, 6:30 AM

# like dem apples

Ireland spent €440k on a report defending Apple months before the EU's scathing tax ruling

But European officials said the unsolicited report from PwC ‘misinterpreted’ the relevant rules.

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Feb 18th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you have confidence in the government?

The Dáil will debate this question today.

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Feb 15th 2017, 9:38 AM

# Online

Six ministers admit to using private email accounts like Taoiseach - but not for 'sensitive' information

An email security specialist has said that government departments need to be aware of the risks posed by this.

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Feb 13th 2017, 6:20 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Who would you support if an election was held tomorrow?

Latest opinion polls have suggested Fianna Fáil has taken a commanding lead on Fine Gael.

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Feb 12th 2017, 8:52 AM

# Kick for touch

Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in the Government

Mary Lou McDonald has described the current Irish leadership as a “kick for touch, cover up” government.

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Feb 11th 2017, 9:00 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Political turmoil over the Maurice McCabe whistleblowing smears

Pressure is increasing on government ministers and Tusla over who knew what about the Maurice McCabe story.

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Feb 10th 2017, 8:00 PM

# Trading Places

Minister who got job after coin toss to swap role with close ally by August

OPW junior minister Sean Canney will be rotating the ministry with Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran.

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Feb 5th 2017, 1:50 PM

# Outrage

Hundreds of thousands protest Romanian government's plan to decriminalise corruption

The move could free dozens of officials jailed for corruption.

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Feb 2nd 2017, 8:05 AM

# Money Money Money

Filling your car is becoming very, very expensive - here's why

A combination of factors have seen the cost of running a vehicle jump by €18 a month in the last year.

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Jan 29th 2017, 10:00 PM

# holy words

The Dáil prayer: We're not the only parliament to have one

It is a requirement under the Dáil rules that a sitting cannot begin without the prayer being read.

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Jan 15th 2017, 11:30 AM

# Great Irish Sell Off

'Out of the blue, we got a letter to say our loans had been sold to a vulture fund'

Housing has become the biggest issue for hundreds of thousands of people in Ireland.

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Jan 9th 2017, 12:05 AM

# no enda game

Enda rules out general election and Cabinet reshuffle in the near future

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has also said there’s no chance of a coalition with Fianna Fáil in the future.

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Dec 30th 2016, 6:00 AM

# tensions

John Halligan believes the government won't serve its full term

The Waterford TD believes no party wants an election any time soon.

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Dec 29th 2016, 12:30 PM

# Money Money Money

The gap between private pensions and public pensions has the government worried

Enda Kenny said Minister Paschal Donohoe will not deal with its strategy for public pay until the Public Pay Commission sends its report.

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Dec 29th 2016, 8:30 AM

# Interview

'This is an absolute joke of a Dáil': Alan Kelly on sexism, his poisoned chalice and Labour's future

Labour’s Alan Kelly now finds himself in opposition – and he seems to rather like it.

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Dec 26th 2016, 6:00 AM

# 70 days

Enda says this was his biggest challenge in 2016

This government has faced water charges, calls to repeal the Eighth, homelessness but found his biggest hurdle ‘humbling’.

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Dec 25th 2016, 11:30 AM

# Moving Forward

After nine-year wait, Ireland to strengthen rights of people with a disability

A bill has been approved by Government which will enable ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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Dec 21st 2016, 11:03 AM

# Equality

Journalist Una Mullally is the government's new youth LGBT czar

The activist will lead a group to develop a strategy for young LGBT people.

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Dec 19th 2016, 3:14 PM