Last week 16th February 2025 - 22nd February 2025
Analysis: Cabin homes in family gardens? Ah sure, we'll take what we can get at this stage
The opposition has been muted in its criticism while the government has stressed that the measure will not be allowed for renting.
Government to make cabin homes in back gardens exempt from planning
The minister believes there needs to be planning exemptions to allow family members to live together on the same site.
Children’s hospital may not open until 2026 due to 'risks' of moving sick children during winter
The Department of Health says there are ‘clinical risks’ associated with moving children between November and March.
Ministers get around the table to bash out ideas for 'revised' Housing for All plan
The Cabinet sub committee on housing will discuss rent reforms, short lets, and brownfield site activations at its first meeting.
This month February 2025
Taoiseach and Tánaiste to attend Munich Security Conference where Ukraine is key focus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US Vice President JD Vance at the conference today.
Government to publish 'revised' Housing for All plan, Tánaiste confirms
The Cabinet’s new housing subcommittee are due to meet next week.
First 'leaders' coalition meeting held this week to calm tensions after rocky start
A question mark now over how rock solid its numbers are.
RTÉ sports journalist Evanne Ní Chuilinn a surprise name among Taoiseach's 11 Seanad nominees
The Taoiseach gets to hand-pick the final 11 senators.
Last month January 2025
Ireland plans to send senior ministers to US for Patrick's Day to lovebomb Trump administration
Senior sources have confirmed to The Journal that increasing the number of senior ministers going stateside is being considered this year.
Opposition unite over issue Harris and Martin never expected could bring down the House
A chaotic and strange day at Leinster House which has resulted in the country not having a new Taoiseach tonight.