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Child benefit tied to school attendance in draft programme for government
The clause says the measure is to “address poor attendance within some families”.
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The clause says the measure is to “address poor attendance within some families”.
Religious education in denominational schools has traditionally been developed by school patrons.
‘The time has come to take decisive action,’ said GAA director general Paraic Duffy today.
The party launched the first of two policy documents (relating to public service rewards and a ‘right to know’ public data law) this afternoon.
“Today we reap the benefits of the hard work and resilience of the Irish people.”
Sports ethics campaigner Jaimie Fuller believes real change is possible.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the classroom…
A new investigation by the Ombudsman for Children has shed light on the situation.
The country is looking for a €53 billion bailout.
Barack Obama said Ann Dermody had “worked hard” and “played by the rules”.
Representative of the church must meaningfully alter responses toward women, LGBT people, and those in second relationships, writes Fr Tony Flannery.
The Seanad Working Group on Reform has published a report calling for overhaul of the upper house.
The Strangeways Prison riot had a huge fallout and saw more than 1,600 prisoners revolt.
The country effectively runs out of money in five days and has agreed a plan with the Troika to receive a four-month extension to its bailout programme.
It’s a constant claim thrown at the party, but it turns out it has more than a few ideas.
Will it mean peace in our time?
Congratulations, you’ve been elected! Luckily you can avoid living up to any promises you’ve made – just follow this guide.
The minister said she is satisfied the time limit doesn’t need to be changed – for now, at least.
A new electoral commission can streamline the way we run elections and referenda in this country, writes the Labour TD Michael McCarthy.
It’s shameful to think that a raggle-taggle group like ours, with day jobs and no money, are making a better go of inviting public opinion than the Government itself.
The response to the recommendations of the Constitutional Convention on political reform reveals the truth about the Government’s attitude to democracy.
The Minister for Justice has stressed that reforms will be put in place.
The Department of Public Expenditure denied there was a loophole in the new guidelines.
An array of changes to the medical card system were announced today.
President Obama has offered undocumented migrants protection from deportation.
A major new study has warned that urgent reform is needed.
The only effective public sector reform is privatisation.
New reforms are on the way, with many to be enacted in this Oireachtas term.
Pope Francis suggested the Catholic Church must address the present gulf between what it currently says on these issues and what tens of millions of believers actually do.
The Minister for Health said he will bring a series of proposals to Cabinet in the coming weeks on discretionary medical card reform.
Nasc said that public support to end direct provision is growing.
A public consultation process has been announced ahead of the publication of the Data-Sharing and Governance Bill.
Junior Minister Aodhan O’Riordain said he is responsible now and he wants to change the system.
However, a review is taking place, something which Joan Burton makes “no apology” about it.
Obama said there are enough Republicans and Democrats in the House to pass an immigration bill today.
Nóirín O’Sullivan has told a justice reform conference: “I can’t guarantee perfection on my watch, but I can give it a good try.”
Term limits for ministers, performance-related pay, and giving everyone a say on the Budget… The Reform Alliance has a lengthy political wish-list.
The findings of the review are expected to determine if Brian Purcell will remain as the secretary-general at the Department.
New reforms in local government mean councils will have greater policy development powers and a clearer role in economic development.