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

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

May 13th 2017, 7:00 AM 8,370 Views 45 Comments

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

In pics: Tensions, visits and tantrums - the new Dáil's first year in photos

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In pics: Tensions, visits and tantrums - the new Dáil's first year in photos

Mar 10th 2012, 9:15 AM 2,398 Views 5 Comments

It’s been exactly one year since the current crop of TDs took their seats in Leinster House for the first session of the current Dáil. Here’s what’s happened over the year in photographs.

12 random items that convulsed Irish politics this past year

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12 random items that convulsed Irish politics this past year

Mar 9th 2012, 8:30 PM 5,874 Views 2 Comments

Septic tanks, dry-cleaning receipts and Michael D’s knees – just some of the strange things we never thought we’d obsess about in a political context… but we do now.

Dáil party leaders mentioned in over 108,600 articles since GE11

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Dáil party leaders mentioned in over 108,600 articles since GE11

Mar 9th 2012, 7:42 PM 1,641 Views 5 Comments

From ETA’s ceasefire to the Queen’s visit, here the issues that saw members of the 31st Dáil getting media attention over the past 12 months.

In the polls: How have political parties fared since GE11?

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In the polls: How have political parties fared since GE11?

Mar 9th 2012, 6:00 PM 2,538 Views 37 Comments

Check out how national opinion polls have tracked the main parties and Independents since the 31 Dáil took office.

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'The government has made a solid start': watch Enda's One Year In message

Mar 9th 2012, 11:41 AM 1,536 Views 41 Comments

‘You don’t need to tell me that it’s been a tough year,’ Kenny says.

FG photocall cancelled 'because too few TDs would attend'

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FG photocall cancelled 'because too few TDs would attend'

Mar 9th 2012, 11:12 AM 2,605 Views 32 Comments

Fine Gael’s photo op to mark one year in power wasn’t cancelled because of a mix-up – but because nobody wanted to go.

How has the Government REALLY done in its first year? This is how.

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How has the Government REALLY done in its first year? This is how.

Mar 9th 2012, 11:07 AM 9,623 Views 53 Comments

TheJournal.ie has drafted its own indepth report card on what Fine Gael and Labour did, and didn’t, do in 20 areas of policy over the past 12 months.

Poll: What grade would you give this Government for its first year?

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Poll: What grade would you give this Government for its first year?

Mar 9th 2012, 10:41 AM 5,541 Views 76 Comments

The Labour-Fine Gael coalition took its place in the 31st Dáil on this day one year ago. How do you think it has performed?

From #danafacts to #cardiff: top hashtags of the 31st Dáil’s first year

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From #danafacts to #cardiff: top hashtags of the 31st Dáil’s first year

Mar 9th 2012, 7:28 AM 1,732 Views 3 Comments

The government’s first year in office has seen Twitter debates over Miss Piggy, print toner and internship schemes.

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Disability, carers

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Disability, carers

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 749 Views 2 Comments

Kathleen Lynch is in charge of ensuring that the disabled and minorities are given a fair deal. How has she done so far?

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Justice and law reform

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 543 Views 1 Comment

Alan Shatter has been one of the most pro-active ministers in the current government – but one year on, what has been achieved in the area of justice and law reform?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: SMEs, credit for businesses

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: SMEs, credit for businesses

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 387 Views 2 Comments

Small firms have long complained about the shortage of credit to get them up and running. How has Richard Bruton responded?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Political reform

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Political reform

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 438 Views 1 Comment

The government has promised major political reform – but has it fulfilled its promises, one year in?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Energy, environment

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Energy, environment

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 573 Views 2 Comments

Phil Hogan and Pat Rabbitte have been tasked with keeping us green and energy efficient. How have they done?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Communications, technology

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Communications, technology

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 594 Views 3 Comments

How has Pat Rabbitte gotten on in implementing the promises of the Programme for Government? We’ve had a look.

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Social welfare

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Social welfare

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 911 Views 3 Comments

Has Joan Burton kept the government’s promises of reversing cuts while keeping all baseline social welfare rates unchanged?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Agriculture

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Agriculture

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 452 Views 2 Comments

How has Simon Coveney done in implementing the promises in the Programme for Government? We take a look.

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Constitutional reform

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Constitutional reform

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 475 Views 1 Comment

Political reform was a hot topic in the election that saw Fine Gael and Labour take power. So what’s happened since?

The Journal.ie's progress report for the Government: Education

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The Journal.ie's progress report for the Government: Education

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 1,008 Views 1 Comment

The government promised to deliver a lot of changes in education – but one year in, has it delivered?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Health

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Health

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 1,552 Views 5 Comments

One year in, has the government fulfilled its promises on fixing the health system?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Housing

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Housing

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 454 Views 1 Comment

Distressed mortgages, social housing, ghost estates, homelessness – how has the government done in the area of housing in its first year?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Tourism

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Tourism

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 436 Views 1 Comment

Increasing tourism is seen as one of the most important ways for Ireland to revive the economy. How has Leo Varadkar done?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Jobs

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Jobs

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 683 Views 3 Comments

The unemployment crisis has been one of the biggest issues facing the government. One year in, what has it achieved on the jobs front?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Children

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Children

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 468 Views 1 Comment

One year ago, the government created a separate Department of Children for the first time – but has it lived up to its promises?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Climate change policy

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Climate change policy

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 435 Views 2 Comments

Ireland had pledged to legislate for the UN2020 and Kyoto targets. Has the new government been eco-friendly?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Transport

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Transport

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 591 Views 0 Comments

How has the government managed on its promises for public transport, speed limits, taxi regulation and more?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Public sector reform

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Public sector reform

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 580 Views 2 Comments

The government promised to cut public sector numbers, increase accountability and improve performance. What’s happened?

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Foreign affairs, Europe

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Foreign affairs, Europe

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 403 Views 3 Comments

We look at the progress made by Eamon Gilmore and Lucinda Creighton in their pledges to change our wider relationships.

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Banking and the IMF/EU deal

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TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Banking and the IMF/EU deal

Mar 9th 2012, 2:00 AM 680 Views 6 Comments

It’s possibly the single biggest issue facing the government – but how has it dealt with the troika deal and banking in its first year?

FG cancels 'year in power' photocall after Rabbitte criticises 'silly' event

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FG cancels 'year in power' photocall after Rabbitte criticises 'silly' event

Mar 8th 2012, 9:03 AM 3,232 Views 42 Comments

The ‘year in office’ photocall planned for Merrion Square is called off after Pat Rabbitte labels the event “a bit silly”.

Enda to publish progress report - but ditches ministerial 'report cards'

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Enda to publish progress report - but ditches ministerial 'report cards'

Mar 7th 2012, 9:52 AM 1,618 Views 38 Comments

The government will today publish a report on its progress after 12 months in power, but there won’t be data on each minister.

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