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October
October 2024
Red lines
Harris says he won't go into Govt with a party that wants to scrap Help-to-Buy and First Home schemes
22 Oct
21.0k
78
Israel
Calls for Dáil to sit next week to pass Occupied Territories Bill before election
Updated 22 Oct
16.2k
117
Sinn Féin
McDonald issues ‘unequivocal’ Dáil apology to teen who received texts from former senator
22 Oct
15.9k
Sinn Féin
McDonald to correct Dáil record over statement on former party senator
Updated 21 Oct
10.2k
Mairead Farrell
Moves to replace Brian Stanley as head of PAC to go to the Dáil next week
17 Oct
5.1k
when will it be
Late November or early December? Harris says election will be when it's in Ireland's ‘best interest'
Updated 17 Oct
25.4k
125
Sinn Féin's week from hell
SF facing an all-island GUBU moment with focus on McDonald's judgment and ability to lead
The talk around Leinster House now is that it would be perfect timing for the government parties if Taoiseach Simon Harris called an election sooner rather than later.
Christina Finn
17 Oct
26.1k
108
RELATED
Late November or early December? Harris says election will be when it's in Ireland's ‘best interest'
17 Oct
Sinn Féin nominates Mairéad Farrell to replace Brian Stanley as Public Accounts Committee chair
16 Oct
Analysis
Political high drama grabs attention of Dáil, but child protection issues, not so much
15 Oct
9.0k
Sinn Féin
Ex-SF senator Niall Ó Donnghaile named in Dáil as party member who resigned over texting controversy
Updated 15 Oct
43.5k
Analysis
Sinn Féiners 'pissed off' and 'frustrated' as they hurtle towards election in crisis mode
Other parties have dubbed it a Sinn Féin “implosion”.
Christina Finn
15 Oct
46.3k
RELATED
Brian Stanley: How the Sinn Féin TD's resignation and the ensuing controversy have unfolded so far
15 Oct
Sinn Féin says Stanley was advised to go to gardaí over complaint within party
14 Oct
cash is king
Cash will have to be accepted by Govt bodies with new mandatory acceptance law on the way
15 Oct
27.2k
65
US-IRISH ELECTIONS
An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
13 Oct
17.9k
HARRIS IN THE US
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
12 Oct
23.0k
87
Child Abuse
Taoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'
11 Oct
7.0k
Lebanon
Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
10 Oct
4.0k
trump vs harris
Trump or Harris? Taoiseach says Irish Govt will work with whoever wins the US election
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
10 Oct
5.5k
78
letter from the states
Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep
Harris had the ear of one of the most powerful leaders yesterday, but did he use the opportunity to say it like it is?
Christina Finn
Reports from Washington DC
10 Oct
20.2k
In the White House
Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu
Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
Updated 10 Oct
17.4k
The Morning Lead
Attorney General to brief Government next week on legal standing of Occupied Territories Bill
The Bill, which was brought forward by independent senator Frances Black, seeks to prevent Ireland from trading in goods and services imported from occupied territories.
Taoiseach Simon Harris had previously ordered a review on trade with Israel, in light of a decision by the International Court of Justice.
The Bill was first passed in the Seanad in 2018, but is now stalled at Second Stage in the Dáil.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
10 Oct
5.3k
white house meeting
Taoiseach stops short of confirming he will directly call on Biden to halt US supply of arms to Israel
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
9 Oct
6.8k
HARRIS IN THE US
Taoiseach set for '30 minute meeting' with Joe Biden in Oval Office to mark Irish-US relations
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
9 Oct
6.7k
51
HARRIS IN THE US
Taoiseach heads for White House but Rose Garden reception postponed due to hurricane
8 Oct
9.1k
43
election speculation
'We haven't completed our mandate': Tánaiste says there's work to finish which cannot be rushed
In a speech this evening, Martin moved to dampen speculation about an imminent election.
5 Oct
11.1k
94
Schools
Taoiseach accuses SF of 'hypocrisy' as phone pouch scheme already in place in Northern Ireland
4 Oct
17.1k
61
go away outta that
Is Govt gearing up for an imminent election? Tánaiste says he's not been told of any 'acceleration'
3 Oct
4.5k
Leaders' Questions
Chambers defends €9m phone pouch spend as opposition ask minister 'are you for real?'
3 Oct
20.5k
91
budget 2025
Free HRT available from January but women will still pay GP and dispensing fees, says minister
2 Oct
29.4k
32
budget 2025
Four new adult ADHD teams get budget funding completing national rollout plan
2 Oct
9.8k
33
US ARMS SUPPORT
Taoiseach says he won't shy away from speaking Ireland’s 'truth' to US President during visit next week
2 Oct
7.6k
66
Analysis
'Let's pass this budget first', says Taoiseach amid calls to hold the general election now
Christina Finn
1 Oct
11.3k
45
RELATED
Watchdog warns €9.1bn bonanza Budget ‘repeats Ireland's past mistakes'
2 Oct
Something for everyone in the audience? The key points from Budget 2025
1 Oct
budget 2025
Minister says there are measures in the budget for those with no children or a home of their own
1 Oct
20.6k
40
companion pass
Over 70s to be allowed bring loved one or friend on public transport for free
1 Oct
208k
8
September
September 2024
€2 billion package
Budget 2025: €420 'baby boost' for new parents among one-off payments in cost of living package
Some once-off payments will likely be issued before Christmas.
Updated 30 Sep
99.8k
199
budget 2025
Last push to restore 9% hospitality VAT rate with discussions 'ongoing'
30 Sep
10.6k
30
New gig
Ursula von der Leyen appoints Michael McGrath as the EU's new Justice Commissioner
The roles were announced today after the decision was delayed due to formal processes that needed to be completed in Slovenia.
Updated 17 Sep
42.2k
132
Drug Payment Scheme
Health Minister: 'There's emerging evidence that Ozempic might be some kind of wonder drug'
17 Sep
18.4k
32
Analysis
Will the Tánaiste be annoyed if Harris pushes go on early election? 'I'm always ready' says Martin
16 Sep
6.4k
budget 2025
Average worker will be €1,000 better off after this year's budget, says finance minister
16 Sep
22.0k
57
fianna fail think-in
Tánaiste says by-elections for vacant seats won't be held and February is 'ideal' for election
Martin says no by-elections will be held before the general election.
Updated 16 Sep
14.4k
5
FF VS FG
Martin not a fan of Harris' 'half-baked' childcare plan and new Dept for Infrastructure idea
16 Sep
19.1k
14
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