4 h. ago Reducing class sizes ‘absolutely achievable’ despite spending pressures

Minister for Education heckled over ‘underfunding’ of primary schools at INTO annual congress

Events

9 h. ago Harvard University sues Trump administration to stop federal funding freeze

The US government froze more than $2.2bn in funding for Harvard after it defied demands by Trump to curb protests on campus.

Politics

10 h. ago Government pledge to lower class sizes in doubt due to ‘overspending’

More than 50,000 pupils are in ‘supersized’ classes with 30 children or more

Politics

10 h. ago Curb education ‘overspending’ before lowering class sizes, officials warn

More than 50,000 pupils are in ‘supersized’ classes with 30 children or more

Events

10 h. ago A Palestinian in Ireland: ‘I like Cork more than Dublin, to be brutally honest. It’s a very lovely place’

After moving to Ireland in September 2023, Palestinian student Sarraj Alswersawi graduated top of his DCU class

Politics

28 h. ago Government cuts back housing scheme that ‘kept hundreds of families out of homelessness’

Government cuts back housing scheme that ‘kept hundreds of families out of homelessness’  The Irish Independent

Politics

31 h. ago China warns countries against making trade deals with US unfavourable to Beijing

Governments including those of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea have begun negotiations with Washington after Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs.

Events

32 h. ago Opposition grows within government to proposed Dublin tourist tax

Opposition grows within government to proposed Dublin tourist tax  Shannonside.ie

Politics

34 h. ago No valid basis for Bank of Ireland’s ‘unconscionable’ €213,000 surcharge interest over farmer’s default on €1.2m loan, High Court rules

Decision on lead case raises doubt about ability to enforce surcharge interest clauses over loan defaults

Economics

34 h. ago Staff shortages, contentious reforms and chronic underfunding set to dominate teachers’ Easter conferences

Helen McEntee faces a daunting challenge convincing delegates the Government can tackle urgent issues facing schools

Society

34 h. ago Judge rules against €213,000 charge by Bank of Ireland over €1.2m loan default by Mayo farmer

Decision on lead case raises doubt about ability to enforce surcharge interest clauses over loan defaults

Economics

54 h. ago Local TD demands immediate action on ED mental healthcare report

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Government must take immediate action on this week’s report on mental healthcare in hospital emergency departments. That’s according to Galway East TD Louis O’Hara, who’s reacting to the report released by the Mental Health Commission. It expressed concern over the inconsistent level of services provided nationwide […] The post Local TD demands immediate action on ED mental healthcare report appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

58 h. ago Family set to lose Rathmines home as value exceeds amount council will pay for private renters

Steep increases in south Dublin property prices are widening the gap for a government scheme.

Society

62 h. ago Government ministers sought to allay Meta’s concerns over new AI laws in Europe

Government ministers sought to allay Meta’s concerns over new AI laws in Europe  The Irish Independent

Politics

3 d. ago Conor McGregor tells Tucker Carlson that Ireland is governed by people with ill intentions

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson visited McGregor in his Dublin pub to discuss his plans to run for the presidency

Politics

3 d. ago Poll shows Ireland’s attachment to neutrality is strong but nuanced

Neutrality has, in effect, meant whatever the government of the day says it means

Politics

3 d. ago ‘I’d love to see a united Ireland’: Frank McManus on taking on the Stormont and British governments, surviving a loyalist shooting, and his hopes for Irish reunification

‘I’d love to see a united Ireland’: Frank McManus on taking on the Stormont and British governments, surviving a loyalist shooting, and his hopes for Irish reunification  The Irish News

Events

3 d. ago Conor McGregor: Ireland governed by people with ill intentions

Conor McGregor: Ireland governed by people with ill intentions  Irish Examiner

Politics

3 d. ago Gerry Thornley: The biggest benefit of Jordie Barrett’s signing for Leinster may be yet to come

Leinster’s move for Reiko Ioane was no doubt influenced by the experience of his fellow All Black

Events

4 d. ago Trump admin studying option to fire independent finance chief, White House confirms

The US president does not technically have direct authority to fire Federal Reserve governors.

Events