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Mental Health Bill won't be enacted before election, despite Govt leaders saying it was a priority
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# Mental Health Laws

Mental Health Bill won't be enacted before election, despite Govt leaders saying it was a priority

Oct 22nd 2024, 7:42 PM 8,427 Views 35 Comments

Harris says he won't go into Govt with a party that wants to scrap Help-to-Buy and First Home schemes
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# Red Lines

Harris says he won't go into Govt with a party that wants to scrap Help-to-Buy and First Home schemes

Oct 22nd 2024, 6:57 PM 21,066 Views 79 Comments

Calls for Dáil to sit next week to pass Occupied Territories Bill before election
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# Israel

Calls for Dáil to sit next week to pass Occupied Territories Bill before election

Updated Oct 22nd 2024, 4:35 PM 16,170 Views 116 Comments

McDonald issues ‘unequivocal’ Dáil apology to teen who received texts from former senator
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# Sinn Féin

McDonald issues ‘unequivocal’ Dáil apology to teen who received texts from former senator

Oct 22nd 2024, 2:10 PM 15,938 Views 0 Comments

McDonald to correct Dáil record over statement on former party senator
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# Sinn Féin

McDonald to correct Dáil record over statement on former party senator

Updated Oct 21st 2024, 5:10 PM 10,194 Views 0 Comments

Moves to replace Brian Stanley as head of PAC to go to the Dáil next week
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# Mairead Farrell

Moves to replace Brian Stanley as head of PAC to go to the Dáil next week

Oct 17th 2024, 3:52 PM 5,079 Views 0 Comments

Late November or early December? Harris says election will be when it's in Ireland's ‘best interest'
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# When Will It Be

Late November or early December? Harris says election will be when it's in Ireland's ‘best interest'

Updated Oct 17th 2024, 11:48 AM 25,446 Views 125 Comments

SF facing an all-island GUBU moment with focus on McDonald's judgment and ability to lead
# Sinn Féin's Week From Hell
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# Sinn Féin's Week From Hell

SF facing an all-island GUBU moment with focus on McDonald's judgment and ability to lead

Oct 17th 2024, 12:05 AM 26,131 Views 111 Comments

The talk around Leinster House now is that it would be perfect timing for the government parties if Taoiseach Simon Harris called an election sooner rather than later.

Political high drama grabs attention of Dáil, but child protection issues, not so much
# Analysis
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# Analysis

Political high drama grabs attention of Dáil, but child protection issues, not so much

Oct 15th 2024, 8:29 PM 9,065 Views 0 Comments

Ex-SF senator Niall Ó Donnghaile named in Dáil as party member who resigned over texting controversy
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# Sinn Féin

Ex-SF senator Niall Ó Donnghaile named in Dáil as party member who resigned over texting controversy

Updated Oct 15th 2024, 6:07 PM 43,497 Views 0 Comments

Sinn Féiners 'pissed off' and 'frustrated' as they hurtle towards election in crisis mode
# Analysis
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# Analysis

Sinn Féiners 'pissed off' and 'frustrated' as they hurtle towards election in crisis mode

Oct 15th 2024, 7:10 AM 46,376 Views 0 Comments

Other parties have dubbed it a Sinn Féin “implosion”.

Cash will have to be accepted by Govt bodies with new mandatory acceptance law on the way
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# Cash Is King

Cash will have to be accepted by Govt bodies with new mandatory acceptance law on the way

Oct 15th 2024, 7:00 AM 27,231 Views 65 Comments

An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
# US-IRISH ELECTIONS
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# US-IRISH ELECTIONS

An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond

Oct 13th 2024, 7:15 AM 17,950 Views 0 Comments

White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
# HARRIS IN THE US
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# HARRIS IN THE US

White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week

Oct 12th 2024, 8:42 PM 23,038 Views 87 Comments

The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?

Taoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'
# Child Abuse
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# Child Abuse

Taoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'

Oct 11th 2024, 6:00 AM 6,993 Views 0 Comments

Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
# Lebanon
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# Lebanon

Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe

Oct 10th 2024, 11:30 PM 4,000 Views 0 Comments

Trump or Harris? Taoiseach says Irish Govt will work with whoever wins the US election
# Trump Vs Harris
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# Trump Vs Harris

Trump or Harris? Taoiseach says Irish Govt will work with whoever wins the US election

Oct 10th 2024, 7:39 PM 5,493 Views 78 Comments

Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep
# Letter From The States
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# Letter From The States

Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep

Oct 10th 2024, 9:07 AM 20,213 Views 0 Comments

Harris had the ear of one of the most powerful leaders yesterday, but did he use the opportunity to say it like it is?

Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu
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# In The White House

Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu

Updated Oct 10th 2024, 7:30 AM 17,402 Views 0 Comments

Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.

Attorney General to brief Government next week on legal standing of Occupied Territories Bill
# The Morning Lead
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# The Morning Lead

Attorney General to brief Government next week on legal standing of Occupied Territories Bill

Oct 10th 2024, 12:05 AM 5,291 Views 0 Comments
  • Taoiseach Simon Harris had previously ordered a review on trade with Israel, in light of a decision by the International Court of Justice.
  • The Bill was first passed in the Seanad in 2018, but is now stalled at Second Stage in the Dáil.
Taoiseach stops short of confirming he will directly call on Biden to halt US supply of arms to Israel
# White House Meeting
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# White House Meeting

Taoiseach stops short of confirming he will directly call on Biden to halt US supply of arms to Israel

Oct 9th 2024, 3:39 PM 6,835 Views 0 Comments

Taoiseach set for '30 minute meeting' with Joe Biden in Oval Office to mark Irish-US relations
# HARRIS IN THE US
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# HARRIS IN THE US

Taoiseach set for '30 minute meeting' with Joe Biden in Oval Office to mark Irish-US relations

Oct 9th 2024, 7:06 AM 6,655 Views 56 Comments

Taoiseach heads for White House but Rose Garden reception postponed due to hurricane
# HARRIS IN THE US
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# HARRIS IN THE US

Taoiseach heads for White House but Rose Garden reception postponed due to hurricane

Oct 8th 2024, 6:01 AM 9,138 Views 43 Comments

'We haven't completed our mandate': Tánaiste says there's work to finish which cannot be rushed
# Election Speculation
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# Election Speculation

'We haven't completed our mandate': Tánaiste says there's work to finish which cannot be rushed

Oct 5th 2024, 8:31 PM 11,103 Views 93 Comments

In a speech this evening, Martin moved to dampen speculation about an imminent election.

Taoiseach accuses SF of 'hypocrisy' as phone pouch scheme already in place in Northern Ireland
# Schools
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# Schools

Taoiseach accuses SF of 'hypocrisy' as phone pouch scheme already in place in Northern Ireland

Oct 4th 2024, 6:35 PM 17,103 Views 61 Comments

Is Govt gearing up for an imminent election? Tánaiste says he's not been told of any 'acceleration'
# Go Away Outta That
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# Go Away Outta That

Is Govt gearing up for an imminent election? Tánaiste says he's not been told of any 'acceleration'

Oct 3rd 2024, 3:20 PM 4,505 Views 0 Comments

Chambers defends €9m phone pouch spend as opposition ask minister 'are you for real?'
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# Leaders' Questions

Chambers defends €9m phone pouch spend as opposition ask minister 'are you for real?'

Oct 3rd 2024, 2:00 PM 20,538 Views 91 Comments

Free HRT available from January but women will still pay GP and dispensing fees, says minister
# Budget 2025
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# Budget 2025

Free HRT available from January but women will still pay GP and dispensing fees, says minister

Oct 2nd 2024, 8:05 PM 30,504 Views 32 Comments

Four new adult ADHD teams get budget funding completing national rollout plan
# Budget 2025
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# Budget 2025

Four new adult ADHD teams get budget funding completing national rollout plan

Oct 2nd 2024, 7:09 PM 9,844 Views 33 Comments

Taoiseach says he won't shy away from speaking Ireland’s 'truth' to US President during visit next week
# US ARMS SUPPORT
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# US ARMS SUPPORT

Taoiseach says he won't shy away from speaking Ireland’s 'truth' to US President during visit next week

Oct 2nd 2024, 4:36 PM 7,582 Views 66 Comments

'Let's pass this budget first', says Taoiseach amid calls to hold the general election now
# Analysis
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# Analysis

'Let's pass this budget first', says Taoiseach amid calls to hold the general election now

Oct 1st 2024, 10:13 PM 11,329 Views 46 Comments

Minister says there are measures in the budget for those with no children or a home of their own
# Budget 2025
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# Budget 2025

Minister says there are measures in the budget for those with no children or a home of their own

Oct 1st 2024, 9:49 PM 20,581 Views 40 Comments

Over 70s to be allowed bring loved one or friend on public transport for free
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# Companion Pass

Over 70s to be allowed bring loved one or friend on public transport for free

Oct 1st 2024, 6:00 AM 208,979 Views 8 Comments

Budget 2025: €420 'baby boost' for new parents among one-off payments in cost of living package
# €2 Billion Package
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# €2 Billion Package

Budget 2025: €420 'baby boost' for new parents among one-off payments in cost of living package

Updated Sep 30th 2024, 9:30 PM 100,038 Views 199 Comments

Some once-off payments will likely be issued before Christmas.

Last push to restore 9% hospitality VAT rate with discussions 'ongoing'
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# Budget 2025

Last push to restore 9% hospitality VAT rate with discussions 'ongoing'

Sep 30th 2024, 5:28 PM 10,675 Views 29 Comments

Ursula von der Leyen appoints Michael McGrath as the EU's new Justice Commissioner
# New Gig
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# New Gig

Ursula von der Leyen appoints Michael McGrath as the EU's new Justice Commissioner

Updated Sep 17th 2024, 3:01 PM 42,218 Views 132 Comments

The roles were announced today after the decision was delayed due to formal processes that needed to be completed in Slovenia.

Health Minister: 'There's emerging evidence that Ozempic might be some kind of wonder drug'
# Drug Payment Scheme
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# Drug Payment Scheme

Health Minister: 'There's emerging evidence that Ozempic might be some kind of wonder drug'

Sep 17th 2024, 11:00 AM 18,579 Views 33 Comments

Will the Tánaiste be annoyed if Harris pushes go on early election? 'I'm always ready' says Martin
# Analysis
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# Analysis

Will the Tánaiste be annoyed if Harris pushes go on early election? 'I'm always ready' says Martin

Sep 16th 2024, 8:16 PM 6,375 Views 0 Comments

Average worker will be €1,000 better off after this year's budget, says finance minister
# Budget 2025
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# Budget 2025

Average worker will be €1,000 better off after this year's budget, says finance minister

Sep 16th 2024, 3:49 PM 21,992 Views 57 Comments

Tánaiste says by-elections for vacant seats won't be held and February is 'ideal' for election
# Fianna Fail Think-in
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# Fianna Fail Think-in

Tánaiste says by-elections for vacant seats won't be held and February is 'ideal' for election

Updated Sep 16th 2024, 1:30 PM 14,433 Views 5 Comments

Martin says no by-elections will be held before the general election.