Today's News
'Grace' case inquiry final report to be published today after six year delay
- 'Grace', a woman with profound intellectual disabilities was left in a foster home in the Waterford area for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual and physical abuse allegations.
- In 2017, the former HSE boss apologised to the 47 families – including Grace’s – who were left in the care of the foster home.
Yesterday's News
Last week 6th April 2025 - 12th April 2025
€86 million cash in the bank, but the majority of religious organisations haven't offered any redress
- Government sources say legislation being explored to make religious orders pay their fair share.
Cairn Homes chief says emergency law needed to stop thousands of planning permissions lapsing
- Government sources have said they are acutely aware of the issue and will look at what can possibly be done to assist.
This month April 2025
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.
Last month March 2025
Letter sent to retailers about new €800 licence fee to sell vaping products
The letter sent yesterday told retailers that in February 2026 they must apply to the HSE for a licence to sell vaping and tobacco products.
Verona Murphy says she won't be resigning, so what's next in the Ceann Comhairle row?
A motion of no confidence in the Ceann Comhairle has been submitted and will be debated next Tuesday.
Confidence question looms over Ceann Comhairle but government says Murphy faced down intimidation
Further disruptive scenes could be on the cards tomorrow as opposition say this isn’t over yet.
Harris on housing targets: 'Something disruptive needs to happen to get us where we need to be'
Building high rise housing merits consideration, says Harris.
Harris meeting JP Morgan, BNY and Goldman Sachs in New York today to get 'lay of the land'
The Tánaiste rules out another cost-of-living package despite threats of rising costs to consumers.
Harris to march in NYC Patrick's Day parade ahead of meetings with US multinational bosses
The Tánaiste will meet with senior corporate decision makers in major American multinationals on Tuesday.
Tánaiste's warning on tariffs: 'We're heading for a significant period of turbulence'
Simon Harris said tariffs will increase prices for everyone and called for ‘calm’ and intense engagment.