September September 2025
Presidential pitches at councils around the country kick-off a jam-packed week in politics
The Dáil also returns this week after its summer hiatus.
Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?
Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.
Independent candidates, including Maria Steen, to make pitches to caucus of TDs and senators
Maria Steen has a slim chance of making it on to the presidential ballot with an uphill battle to get 20 Oireachtas members on her side.
Budget talks: pension and other social welfare payments not expected to rise as much as last year
- Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to clash on whether the dole should rise as much as other welfare payments.
Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan
Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.
August August 2025
'TDs should keep their mouths shut': Cllrs question power of FG's top tier in presidential race
The touchy subject of TDs and senators wielding more power than the Fine Gael grassroots surfaces again this week.
Ireland's long-promised plan to regulate commercial drones to be published today
Geographical drone zones are expected to be designated in the future under the new plan.

