2 h. ago Labour had 'positive' talks with FG, but FF already had a 'done deal' with Regional Independents

Bacik said she wanted to “draw back the curtain” on the government formation talks.

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2 h. ago Tánaiste to fly to Washington for special meetings, as government prepares for trade war impact

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said this morning that the crisis is “different to Covid” and warned: “This could be for the long haul.”

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3 h. ago Nama chief is Government’s preferred option for ‘housing tsar’

New role will head up the Strategic Housing Activation Office, which is being established in the Department of the Taoiseach in the coming weeks

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4 h. ago Ireland’s ‘most haunted house’ where terrified witnesses claim to have seen the devil is up for sale

Ireland’s ‘most haunted house’ where terrified witnesses claim to have seen the devil is up for sale  Irish Star

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8 h. ago ICTU says there should be ‘no scope for tax cuts’ amid need to protect jobs over tariff threat

ICTU said it is ‘crucial’ to have a scheme that protects worker’s earnings ‘if workers are going to be laid off because of reduced demand’.

Economics

8 h. ago FDI firms love Ireland's labour force but housing and planning are a problem for doing business

A survey by the IDA has revealed the factors that are the biggest challenges for companies doing business here.

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9 h. ago Multinationals cite housing and gas costs as biggest downside to doing business in Ireland

Multinationals cite housing and gas costs as biggest downside to doing business in Ireland  The Irish Times

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11 h. ago Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Mental Health Minister has confirmed her support for a local petition, which now has over 11,000 signatures. The petition came about following the death of Galway man, Adam Loughnane, whose body was found in the River Corrib in February. Earlier that day, the 34 year old […] The post Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Taoiseach says a housing czar will be appointed 'imminently' as he discusses housing policy

The Taoiseach said the national planning framework will come before cabinet in the coming weeks.

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13 h. ago 'This could be for the long haul,' warns Taoiseach as government prepares for trade war impact

Government, businesses and unions are meeting in Dublin to discuss Trump’s trade war.

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14 h. ago Taoiseach says economic uncertainty could remain in place for 'a number of weeks'

Simon Harris is set to tell a meeting that a “comprehensive and detailed action plan” will be prepared by his department.

Economics

14 h. ago Local TD says Trump tariffs show "urgent need" to diversify Irish economy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Donald Trump’s tariffs show there’s a clear and urgent need to diversify the Irish economy. That’s according to Galway West TD Catherine Connolly, who’s spoken on the matter in the Dáil. She referenced a recent ESRI report which described the potential impact on jobs and exports. Deputy […] The post Local TD says Trump tariffs show "urgent need" to diversify Irish economy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Government finalises land swap deal with Dublin City Council over permanent site for north Dublin Gaelscoil

Government finalises land swap deal with Dublin City Council over permanent site for north Dublin Gaelscoil  Dublin Live

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15 h. ago Local MEP demands Government publish housing blueprint for Gaeltacht areas

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is demanding that the Government immediately publish long-awaited housing blueprint for Gaeltacht areas. Ciaran Mullooly says reform is urgently needed to enable thousands of homes to be built in Galway, Kerry and Donegal. Speaking in the European Parliament, Independent Ireland Mullooly MEP said the […] The post Local MEP demands Government publish housing blueprint for Gaeltacht areas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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15 h. ago Donegal islands drew 12 applicants for revitalisation project

A government scheme to attract residents to live on Irish islands drew in twelve applicants for Donegal’s off-shore islands. The… The post Donegal islands drew 12 applicants for revitalisation project appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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17 h. ago Queen’s University seeks Donegal students for healthcare scholarships

Queen’s University Belfast is looking for local Donegal students to apply for scholarship opportunities to study healthcare and innovative healthcare… The post Queen’s University seeks Donegal students for healthcare scholarships appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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18 h. ago Possibility of tariffs on pharma sector to dominate agenda as Tánaiste chairs Trade Forum

Simon Harris is set to tell the meeting that a “comprehensive and detailed action plan” will be prepared by his departments within six weeks.

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18 h. ago Cautious Budget on the cards as ministers rule out spending and tax decisions that create new risks

Donohoe said the government will outline its economic forecast for the budget in a few weeks time.

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18 h. ago House prices in Ireland continue to rise as shortage drives demand higher

Estate agent shows second hand home prices rose 2.3% between January and March

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18 h. ago Carla Ward demands ruthless response as Republic of Ireland target redemption in Greece

Carla Ward demands ruthless response as Republic of Ireland target redemption in Greece  The Irish Sun

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