3 h. ago UK urged to move faster on public contract ban on firms linked to Grenfell fire, including Kingspan

Survivor Edward Daffarn said a new documentary ‘clearly exposes how little’ companies and individuals have been held to account over the 2017 disaster.

Events

5 h. ago One in four single people seeking emergency accommodation are from direct provision, say homeless agencies

Meeting of high-level committee advising Government also hears of increase in number of people over 60 falling into homelessness

Politics

5 h. ago Concern that buildings developed as creches are being sold as residential homes

Government Ministers working to update planning regulations to prevent change of use of childcare facilities

Politics

5 h. ago Buildings designed as creches are being sold as residential homes

Government Ministers working to update planning regulations to prevent change of use of childcare facilities

Politics

6 h. ago The numbers say we need private rental investment to address housing crisis

Latest Government proposals don’t deal effectively with the challenge of encouraging private investment in homes to rent

Events

6 h. ago PIAA Class 5A baseball championship: Shaler's stellar season ends with silver after 8

PIAA Class 5A baseball championship: Shaler's stellar season ends with silver after 8-2 loss against Upper Dublin  Pittsburgh Union Progress

Politics

12 h. ago As the government blocks funding for major social housing projects, coalition councillors point fingers

As the government blocks funding for major social housing projects, coalition councillors point fingers  Dublin InQuirer

Politics

12 h. ago US Senator forced out of news conference after asking Trump official about targeting immigrants

California Governor Gavin Newsom called the incident “outrageous, dictatorial and shameful”.

Events

14 h. ago US Senator forced out of press conference while asking Trump official about targeting of immigrants

California Governor Gavin Newsom called the incident “outrageous, dictatorial and shameful”.

Events

16 h. ago Northern Ireland riots: Pax Christi appeals for united response from churches and government

Northern Ireland riots: Pax Christi appeals for united response from churches and government  Independent Catholic News

Politics

16 h. ago Donegal parents forced into drastic measures over lack of childcare places – Doherty

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has today called for urgent action to be taken by government regarding the lack of childcare… The post Donegal parents forced into drastic measures over lack of childcare places – Doherty appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Society

18 h. ago Taoiseach expects rent caps to be extended nationwide by this summer

Micheál Martin also denied that the government ‘flew kites’ on its rent control proposals, which he described as ‘modest’.

Politics

19 h. ago Government launches public consultation for Maritime Security Strategy document

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

Politics

19 h. ago Ireland needs a plan to protect its undersea cables and government wants your views

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

Politics

19 h. ago Upgrade of power system could spark €83 yearly increase in household electricity bills

Government should consider energy credits to help households struggling with costs, Electricity Association of Ireland says

Economics

21 h. ago Protections for tenants who live outside current Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) to be brought forward next week

Government rejects Sinn Féin accusation it is ‘scrambling around under pressure from the Opposition and changing their plan’

Events

22 h. ago Law to extend Rent Pressure Zones across country to be brought forward next week, Tánaiste says

It is understood the Government want this change implemented as a matter of urgency so that rents cannot be hiked before other law changes are introduced.

Events

24 h. ago Extension of Rent Pressure Zones across country expected to happen within weeks

It is understood the Government now want this change implemented as a matter of urgency.

Events

26 h. ago Accommodation sought for 500 refugees under international resettlement plan

Ireland fell behind on commitments made in 2020-2023 to bring in 2,900 refugees

Events

27 h. ago Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government survives opposition bid to dissolve Israeli parliament

The opposition will now have to wait six months before it can try again.

Politics