If government extends term of Commission we need to know it will serve a purpose - Varadkar
The Tánasite said he could not make a commitment today that it would be extended beyond 28 February.
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The Tánasite said he could not make a commitment today that it would be extended beyond 28 February.
Tensions were running high during Leaders’ Questions.
His comments come after reports that the tribunal has yet to receive a single claim, more than two months after it started its work.
Mary Lou McDonald said the plan would cost individuals more than 2,000 euro a year.
Lynsey Bennett, who has two young daughters, had four smear tests between 2010 and 2016 but each time was told they were negative.
Speaking in Leaders’ Questions, he said “there will be no half-measures from me, as Taoiseach, or from Government”.
Teachers union the INTO has called on the Minister to apologise for her latest comments.
This week, around 50,000 vaccinations are expected to be completed.
The Taoiseach said he is concerned his statement yesterday is being presented in a certain light.
In Dublin, house prices have decreased by 1.5%, while apartment prices increased by 1%.
Martin specifically referenced testimony raised about a student midwife who comforted a mother who lost a baby.
Micheál Martin said there should be “no exploitation of any student nurse in any hospital setting”.
The Taoiseach said the low temperature fridges are being stored in Citywest before being distributed around the country.
The Tánaiste said if people borrow money, they have a responsibility to pay it back.
The Tánaiste faced numerous question on the ongoing controversy today.
Varadkar said it is under consideration for “certain circumstances”.
Leo Varadkar says he does not “as standard” retain text messages, but retains official emails
Taoiseach Micheál Martin subsequently apologised to Michael Healy-Rae.
The controversy was described as a “shambles” in the Dáil today.
A number of concerns about how welfare payments were cut if citizens travelled abroad have been raised.
“There’s a big difference between Portmagee and Dame Lane,” said TD Michael Healy Rae.
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty raised the issue of the banks charging interest on mortgages that have availed of pandemic payment breaks.
Some 1,500 Debenhams workers in Ireland have lost their jobs.
Micheál Martin says Hiqa should compile a report on what happened.
Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin hit out against the Taoiseach today stating that waiting lists for children are “quite shocking”.
Fianna Fáil deputy leader Dara Calleary told the Tánaiste that “Good media is dying on the vine while you whistle by the graveyard”.
Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl addressed the Dáil on the matter before Leaders’ Questions today.
The Taoiseach’s comments come after reports that the UK’s proposal to replace the backstop is a series of customs posts.
The Taoiseach says the Data Commissioner has declined to meet with Minister Doherty.
The Green Party leader spoke to TheJournal.ie while on a clean up in Donnybrook.
Calls for an online safety Oireachtas committee were heard in the Dáil today.
Noonan was minister for justice during the period Majella Moynihan faced censure.
The Taoiseach said he will make a decision on the final bidder before Easter.
There were also calls for the HSE and Tusla to be included in the new garda review of murders in the home.
Ruth Coppinger TD told the Dáil she had been contacted by a woman who shared her story.
Work is underway to ensure the public procurement process is more robust, particularly for large-scale projects.
Simon Harris had been warned on numerous occasions that his announcement of free repeat smear tests was “dangerous” .
Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty said the staff of Irish hospitals have acted with responsibility and in a mature manner and stated that the government has decided to “disengage”.
Leo Varadkar claimed that “when it comes to law and order” and the Sinn Féin party, “It doesn’t take very long for your balaclava to slip.”
The changes will kick in in January 2020.