9 d. ago Should it be harder to make objections to housing developments?

A new taskforce has been launched by the Public Expenditure Minister to identify blockages in housing delivery.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Too much tolerance’ of housing objections based on character of area, says Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers

‘Too much tolerance’ of housing objections based on character of area, says Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers  The Irish Independent

Politics

1 week ago Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Big transport projects are set to be examined by a new Government unit aimed at speeding them up. Cabinet approved the creation of an infrastructure unit within the Department of Public Expenditure this morning. It will be overseen by Minister Jack Chambers. But the seemingly ambitious plan […] The post Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Chambers does not rule out global recession: 'Ireland will be subject to any economic shocks'

Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers said stressed that “downside” risks are impacting the economy.

Economics

3 w. ago The last time this led to Great Depression, Public Expenditure Minister warns

Jack Chambers has compared US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime to the circumstances which precipitated the Great Depression.

Events

3 w. ago The last time tariffs like this were imposed it led to the Great Depression, ministers warn

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “recessionary trends” could be felt across the world due to the US tariff fallout.

Events

3 w. ago Minister denies Occupied Territories Bill 'shelved to appease US'

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has denied reports that the Occupied Territories Bill will be “shelved” in a bid to appease the United States

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