2 h. ago Government agrees to negotiate with France for purchase of military radar system

The project will provide radar for land based long range radar bases, air defence systems and ship borne radar for the naval service.

Events

3 h. ago Government prioritising bill to enable oral testimony for Omagh bombing inquiry

The legislation would allow for oral testimony of gardaí and other officials to be provided to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Politics

7 h. ago Defence Forces takes possession of €53m ‘strategic reach’ aircraft, replacing Government jet

Aircraft will be used by Air Corps to help in evacuation of Irish citizens from emergency situations

Politics

8 h. ago Government accused of putting new hospital for Mid West 'on the long finger' as plan revealed

The Health Minister said that plans are in place to increase bed capacity for the region while building a new hospital will be planned in the longer term.

Politics

8 h. ago Woman who set fire to a bus during the Dublin riots is jailed

Leanne Kelly (34) told Judge Martina Baxter to “fuck off” and to sentence her on Tuesday instead of putting the case back for a governor's report and urine analysis.

Events

9 h. ago This just in: The brand new €53 million Government Jet has just landed at Baldonnel

The jet, a multi-purpose Strategic Reach Aircraft, will replace the ailing Lear Jet.

Economics

10 h. ago The new garda plane has arrived and was in the skies in the border region today

The new de Havilland Canada-6 Twin Otter Guardian 400 aircraft arrived from Switzerland on Saturday.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Victim blaming’: refugee council criticises O’Callaghan’s asylum seeker comments

Fears about ‘a breakdown in social cohesion’ are prompting Government to seek cut in asylum seeker numbers, Minister tells The Irish Times

Events

11 h. ago Harris defends energy price hikes as ‘investment to ultimately reduce prices’

The Tánaiste said the Government had ‘taken steps’ and would be ‘taking further steps’ to try and reduce energy prices.

Economics

12 h. ago Government trying to reduce asylum numbers to prevent 'breakdown in social cohesion'

Jim O'Callaghan was speaking to The Irish Times

Politics

13 h. ago Staggering number of working families in Donegal struggling to put food on the table

Community workers in Donegal are pleading with government to take note of the number of Irish families and individuals now… The post Staggering number of working families in Donegal struggling to put food on the table appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Society

13 h. ago Mercosur decision may be delayed until January, Thomas Byrne says

Talks are focusing on securing support of Italian government to get Mercosur deal done this week

Politics

14 h. ago Cycling Ireland lands new sponsor, makes three appointments to key posts

Cycling Ireland lands new sponsor, makes three appointments to key posts  Sticky Bottle

Politics

17 h. ago Opinion: Any shifts in employment patterns as a result of AI, government must be ready to respond

Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on AI says setting out clear guardrails is critical.

Politics

18 h. ago Plan to save just 15% of corporation tax windfall next year is ‘risky’, warns watchdog

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council critical Government plans to spend most of its corporate tax revenue

Events

18 h. ago High asylum seeker numbers are a threat to ‘social cohesion’, says Jim O’Callaghan

Minister ‘not setting any numbers’, but says population growth is too high, putting services under pressure

Events

19 h. ago David W Higgins: Government’s lack of vision when it comes to infrastructure is worrying

David W Higgins: Government’s lack of vision when it comes to infrastructure is worrying  The Irish Independent

Politics

42 h. ago ‘Spotify levy’ could fund next generation of CMATs and Fontaines DCs, says trade body

AIM Ireland believes Government tax incentives to develop indigenous music industry should be explored

Politics

42 h. ago Student accommodation landlords should be allowed reset rents for new tenancies

Tweak to rent rules for student accommodation would help attract overseas funding to Ireland

Society

59 h. ago Forget The Milk: Santa Gets A Pint Of This Iconic Beer When He Lands In Ireland

Forget The Milk: Santa Gets A Pint Of This Iconic Beer When He Lands In Ireland  The Takeout

Politics