Politics

Last week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

# Tax Cuts

One year on, Liz Truss defends her mini-budget that sparked an economic crisis

Truss was forced out of office last October following the effects of the Budget.

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Tue 8:23 AM

# New York

Ireland deeply concerned about rise in violence towards LGBTI people 'at home and abroad', says Varadkar

The Taoiseach says he is proud of how far Ireland has come.

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Sep 18th 2023, 10:04 PM

# pandemic

'I was very angry at the time': Leo Varadkar responds to claims in Tony Holohan's book

Dr Holohan references remarks made by the Taoiseach which he says upset his wife at the time.

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Sep 18th 2023, 7:35 PM

# United Nations

Taoiseach tells UN ‘we are not where we would wish to be’ on Sustainable Development Goals

Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan are all attending the UN General Assembly this week.

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Sep 18th 2023, 4:26 PM

# Budget

Minister pushes for expansion of rent tax credit and tweak of eligibility criteria for students

The Minister for Higher Education has highlighted a discrepancy in accessing the rent tax credit for students.

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Sep 18th 2023, 1:43 PM

# un week

Ireland battles 'Ukraine fatigue' at UN and will confirm €23m in non-lethal funding for Kyiv

Micheál Martin is expected to announce additional funding for Ukraine this week.

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Sep 18th 2023, 9:12 AM

Good Morning

The 8 at 8 INMO in talks with Health Minister, Martin and Varadkar in New York, and four arrests over Headford Road incident.

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Sep 18th 2023, 8:57 AM

# UK Labour

Keir Starmer says he will renegotiate Brexit deal if elected

The UK Labour leader said he would be seeking a closer trading relationship with the EU.

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Sep 18th 2023, 7:21 AM

# UN Summit

Tánaiste to raise UK Troubles Legacy Bill with Irish American political leaders while in US

Martin said that he has sought legal advice on the situation regarding the bill.

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Sep 17th 2023, 7:06 PM

# Stateside

As Dáil returns, all three Coalition leaders head to New York for UN High-Level Week

Leo Varadkar will also travel to Miami on Wednesday for the official opening of Consulate General of Ireland.

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Sep 17th 2023, 6:30 AM

This month

September 2023

# Middle East

Ireland, Israel and Palestine: how politics and history have created a complicated relationship

Ireland is attempting to re-kindle support for a solution to the conflict.

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Sep 16th 2023, 7:00 PM

# so long farewell

Is Fine Gael in the midst of an exodus or are recent departees par for the course?

The Journal spoke to three TDs who have decided to not seek re-election.

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Sep 16th 2023, 9:00 AM

# Harris v GRA

Crisis talks to take place to solve GRA impasse before conference flashpoint at end of month

The GRA will hold a special delegate conference at the end of the month in which sources said nothing is off the table.

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Sep 16th 2023, 6:00 AM

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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Sep 15th 2023, 9:45 PM

# Ukraine grain

Poland extends its embargo on Ukrainian grain after EU lifts sanctions in five member states

The ban, placed on the grain in May, restricted imports in five member states seeking to protect their farmers.

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Sep 15th 2023, 9:13 PM

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# Agriculture

Taoiseach to seek meeting with EU Commission on nitrates derogation after meeting farmers

The IFA said the Taoiseach will seek to meet with the commissioner after a “positive” discussion with farmers today.

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Sep 15th 2023, 6:02 PM

# Decisive role

Eamon Ryan claims Green Party is the 'most effective' junior coalition partner in Irish history

Ryan told his colleagues at the party’s think-in that the Greens have “learnt from the past” and are determined to play a “decisive role”.

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Sep 15th 2023, 5:19 PM

# Social Protection

Government plans to extend child benefit to over-18s still in school as part of Budget

The Government also announced plans to broaden access to SUSI grants to single parents who want to study on a part-time basis.

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Sep 15th 2023, 3:37 PM

# PENSION POT

Auto-enrollment pension plan to be up and running in 2024, says minister

Minister Heather Humphreys will bring legislation underpinning the scheme in this Dáil session.

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Sep 15th 2023, 3:09 PM

# budget 2024

Taoiseach indicates hold on excise increase and targeted mortgage interest relief in budget

The Taoiseach said Govt didn’t want to increase excise only to have to reduce it again.

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Sep 15th 2023, 11:38 AM

# Fighting Talk

Mary Lou McDonald says best government would be one 'without either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael'

Sinn Féin is holding its think-in in Dublin today to strategise ahead of the new Dáil term as elections loom.

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Sep 15th 2023, 11:17 AM

# Think-In

Varadkar welcomes SocDems position on working with Fine Gael after next election

The Taoiseach seemed to reject the Social Democrat leader’s assertion that he is “out of touch”.

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Sep 15th 2023, 11:15 AM

# Think -in think off

Mary Lou and Leo kick off their think-ins this morning with housing high on agenda

This week ends how it started in the political world: with a lot of politicians thinking.

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Sep 15th 2023, 6:30 AM

# owl be back

'Loose ... not too polished': What we know about Patrick Kielty's revamped Late Late Show

The comedian makes his debut tonight – here’s what he told reporters ahead of the new season.

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Sep 15th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Think-In

Talk of cutting taxes are an attempt to 'buy votes', says Holly Cairns

Cairns said the Social Democrats are not in favour of cutting USC “at this time”.

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Sep 14th 2023, 4:47 PM

# labour party think-in

Bacik: 'I have received threats from the far-right'

Ivana Bacik says the Labour Party is ready for the next general election.

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Sep 14th 2023, 4:28 PM

# sale agreed

Criticism as buyers in new housing estate asked for extra €60k to finish homes

The buyers were asked for an extra €60,000 so that the developer could finish the homes.

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Sep 14th 2023, 4:20 PM

# Cutbacks

Montrose site: Taoiseach says RTÉ relocating would carry costs

Some politicians have called for RTÉ to consider selling the site amid ongoing financial woes at the State broadcaster.

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Sep 14th 2023, 4:05 PM

# slow your horses

Call for crackdown on drug driving alongside speed limit review

The Tánaiste said there is emerging evidence of increased drug taking among Irish road users.

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Sep 14th 2023, 1:44 PM

# Sinn Féin

Mary Lou McDonald opens up about having a hysterectomy over the summer

The Sinn Fein leader said she underwent surgery in June.

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Sep 14th 2023, 1:31 PM

# done

Romney not seeking Senate re-election, calls for Biden and Trump to 'step aside'

Romney ran against Barack Obama for the presidency in 2012.

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Sep 14th 2023, 8:32 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Massive overhaul of Irish speed limits will see 30 km/h maximum on many roads

A report by

Jane Matthews and Christine Bohan

Increased driver penalties have been recommended to Government to enforce proposed speed limit changes.

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Sep 14th 2023, 12:05 AM

# media committee

Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ in ‘dispute’ over contract, director general says

Director General Kevin Bakhurst and other officials are appearing before the Oireachtas Media Committee this afternoon.

DG Kevin Bakhurst, who assumed the role eight weeks ago, also said he is "stopping all discretionary spend to preserve cash"

Bakhurst insisted RTÉ is not on the verge of bankruptcy, but acknowledged the organisation is facing an "extremely challenging financial situation"

The national broadcaster is seeking an additional €34.5 million from government to plug a hole in its finances

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Sep 13th 2023, 7:00 PM

# new builds

Darragh O'Brien tells Cabinet that the Government will hit or exceed its target for new homes this year

First-time buyer mortgage approvals are up almost 23% this year compared to 2022.

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Sep 13th 2023, 6:49 PM

# State of the Union

EU Chief vows 'agriculture and protection of the natural world can go hand in hand'

Farmers in Ireland this week protested over changes to the nitrate derogation limit which they say will impact their livelihoods.

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Sep 13th 2023, 2:15 PM

# GRA

Rank-and-file gardaí vote 98.7% against Commissioner Drew Harris's leadership

Gardaí are in a major industrial relations row with Harris over his decision to push through a controversial work roster.

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Sep 13th 2023, 12:30 PM