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August
August 2024
stardust
'New dawn' for Stardust families as Govt signs off on €24m redress scheme
The redress scheme, which has been agreed with the families, follows the Stardust inquest verdict of unlawful killing last April.
STUDENT PLACESExtra college places announced in physiotherapy and speech and language therapy for Sept intake
budget 2025Budget cost-of-living measures will have to be rolled out by the end the year, minister says
social media bossesHarris promises to hit social media firms 'where it hurts' through fines and holding owners liable
what's on the cards
Budget 2025: Vape tax, double child benefit, but no rise in jobseeker’s payment
The finance minister said there will be a ‘substantial’ package of supports for pensioners.
high performance athletes
Ireland’s first-ever velodrome and badminton centre to be completed by 2027
The indoor cycling track and 12-court badminton facility has got the green light to proceed by government.
July
July 2024
budget 2025Income tax changes priority for Greens rather than inheritance tax cuts, O'Gorman indicates
On track
Ambitious rail plan aims to link airports and halve journey times with train speeds of 200 km/h
The plan aims to make journeys between Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Derry significantly faster than travelling by car.
women in the workforcePay-related maternity benefit won't be in this budget but should be focus of next Govt, says minister
cariban
Women to access pregnancy sickness meds through GP from August under HSE deal
Up until now Cariban had to be prescribed by a consultant, which was for a barrier to many women.
EspionageIreland 'increasingly susceptible' to espionage, cyber and critical infrastructure attacks
defamation billCircuit Court to get power to order companies to identify people who post defamatory comments online
Defence ForcesTánaiste recommended against Cathal Brugha Barracks being relocated to make way for housing
law overhaulGovt signs off on largest overhaul of Ireland's mental health law after years of delays
Paper trailReceive a gift or inheritance from your parents over the years? Govt told mandatory tax returns should be considered
CoolockMcDonald says 'better off' areas should house asylum seekers rather than most deprived communities
the morning leadBudget 2025: Income tax cuts, inheritance tax changes and rent credit rise on the cards
Clamping
New Fine Gael senator wants harsher punishments for drivers who park in disabled parking spaces
In a wide-ranging interview, Bradley talks about tackling disability issues, getting into politics and fertility post-cancer.
ImmigrationSinn Féin immigration doc to call for more countries to be added to 'safe countries' list
inheritance taxDoherty says Harris seeks to 'favour those coming into large wealth' with inheritance tax change
HousingLaw underpinning tenant's first refusal right to buy property from landlord approved by Cabinet
Family HomeTaoiseach says inheritance tax changes deserve consideration in run up to October's budget
EducationGovt aims to 'significantly increase' number of Traveller and Roma children sitting Leaving Cert
AnalysisSF immigration policy will soon be pinned to the mast as McDonald denies any pivot to the right
General ElectionPoliticians are 'lining up' to fill Coveney's shoes in Cork South Central, says Taoiseach
bargain townCivil servant living in State-owned cottage for €104 per year 'not reasonable', says TD
Social ProtectionBudget 2025 to prioritise carers, those with a disability, working families and pensioners
