2 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

3 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

3 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.

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3 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

4 h. ago Women in Ireland increasingly subjected to online hate and misogyny, groups warn

National Women’s Council, launching strategic plan, highlight spread of far-right discourse and anti-migrant sentiment

Events

5 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

5 h. ago Tender for €9m school phone pouches plan is shelved in favour of 'storage solution' plan

The previous tender was cancelled by the Department of Education following advice from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office.

Politics

5 h. ago Tender for €9m school phone pouches plan is replaced by new 'storage solution' plan

The previous tender was cancelled by the Department of Education following advice from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office.

Politics

6 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

6 h. ago I helped care for FCI Dublin victims. Trump’s plan to reopen the prison for ICE is horrifying

I helped care for FCI Dublin victims. Trump’s plan to reopen the prison for ICE is horrifying  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

8 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

10 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

11 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

18 h. ago The government is considering a scrappage scheme for electric cars

The Transport Minister conceded the government won’t hit the target of one million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.

Politics

20 h. ago Government defeats motion to end Central Bank’s facilitation of Israeli bond sales

Central Bank governor says Israel has raised at least €100m from bonds approved for trading by Irish institution

Politics

21 h. ago Government rejects motion calling on it to stop sale of 'Israeli war bonds'

Government TDs argued that directing the Central Bank to stop selling Israeli bonds would impede on its independence.

Politics

23 h. ago 'I was always with them': Man separated from family after deportation from Ireland to Nigeria

Rasheed Dimeji Ismail said the government is making himself and other asylum seekers a “scapegoat” following anti-immigration protests.

Politics

24 h. ago Central Bank governor says Genocide Convention applies to Irish State, not Central Bank

The sale of Israeli State bonds has become a political flashpoint in Ireland.

Politics

24 h. ago Row breaks out at protest over Government plans to buy CityWest Hotel

Around two dozen protesters gathered outside Leinster House on Wednesday.

Politics

26 h. ago Government register reveals external ownership of businesses in Northern Ireland

Government register reveals external ownership of businesses in Northern Ireland  The Irish News

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