7 h. ago Politicians launch legal challenge to rules aimed at increasing apartment developments

Government concerned High Court challenge could ‘paralyse’ apartment construction

Politics

7 h. ago Health service short of maximum value from increased State investment, says Minister

Access-to-care variations between regions ‘unacceptable and avoidable’, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Politics

8 h. ago Two men flew plane carrying 120kg of cocaine from northern France to Longford, jury hears

Michael Luczak faces four charges, including importation of cocaine

Politics

8 h. ago Conamara café owner says VAT cut will barely offset other cost increases he's facing

Although it seems a reduction in VAT for hospitality businesses next year may cut costs, other rising costs such as extra payments for pensions and a rise in the minimum wage almost cancel these out, says a café owner in Conamara.

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8 h. ago Ní rachaidh an gearradh VAT i ngleic le hardú costais eile atá ag caifé beag i gConamara

Cé go bhfuil cuma ar an laghdú cáin go dtacaíodh sé le gnóthaí bia timpeall na tíre, tá sé ráite ag úinéir caifé i gConamara nach mbeidh an t-airgead taisce rómhór toisc go bhfuil costais eile ag ardú.

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9 h. ago As Micheál faces party showdown, Jim O'Callaghan says he wants to be leader... but not just yet

Tonight Fianna Fáil’s parliamentary party will meet for the first time after Jim Gavin’s shock withdrawal from the presidential election.

Politics

10 h. ago Coalition to ‘blow’ €250m on apartments being built, says Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin

Party housing spokesman rails against budget VAT reduction on accommodation units under construction

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10 h. ago Buyers fear VAT cut on apartment sales could be a double whammy

Cut to exit tax for investors welcomed as small first step to reform of taxation on investments but little cheer on childcare

Economics

10 h. ago No repeat of last year's bumper child benefit payments this Christmas

Child benefit remains at €140 per month per child.

Politics

11 h. ago Dublin Marathon scraps priority entry in bid to increase first

Dublin Marathon scraps priority entry in bid to increase first-time runners  Dublin Live

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12 h. ago WH Ireland wealth management sale to Oberon faces shareholder vote

WH Ireland wealth management sale to Oberon faces shareholder vote  Investing.com

Economics

15 h. ago Dublin Marathon organisers scrap priority entry to help increase first

New moves aim to increase number of women participating and reduce number of race no shows

Politics

15 h. ago 'I can't live on words': Pensioners and parents grill ministers on Budget during RTÉ call

Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers faced an onslaught of critical questions during RTÉ’s Claire Byrne show.

Politics

17 h. ago Minister for Housing says tax cut is because developers 'can't break even' on apartments

Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland today, Browne defended the Government’s decision to include a VAT cut for property developers who build new apartments.

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17 h. ago Housing Minister: New tax cut on apartments was brought in because developers 'can't break even'

Builders will see VAT on completed apartments drop from 13.5% to 9%.

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18 h. ago 🏆 Club GAA Weekend Review: Finals, Replays & County Showdowns

🏆 Club GAA Weekend Review: Finals, Replays & County Showdowns A full round-up of all the weekend’s GAA club action from across Ireland. Antrim Loughgiel Shamrocks will face St John’s in the Antrim SHC Final after a thrilling weekend. Ryan McMullan’s last-gasp score sealed a dramatic 3-20 to 2-22 win over Dunloy, while Conor Johnston […] The post 🏆 Club GAA Weekend Review: Finals, Replays & County Showdowns appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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19 h. ago Presidential race live updates: Maria Steen calls for election to be cancelled; Martin faces FF grilling

The campaign trail continues with voting day just over two weeks away

Politics

21 h. ago FF politicians to demand answers from Micheál Martin on Jim Gavin’s campaign implosion

Anger and disappointment set to be vented at party meeting where Taoiseach will face questions

Politics

21 h. ago French fund pays €11.5m for Pavilion retail units in Dún Laoghaire

New owner stands to secure 7.5 per cent net initial yield from investment in south Dublin scheme

Economics

21 h. ago Former Atlantic Mills factory in Longford sees price cut to €4.95m

Industrial/warehouse of 360,000sq ft on 78 acres now for sale with tenant paying €247,000 rent for section of building

Economics