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July
July 2024
new to the seanadMotivational speaker Nikki Bradley appointed to the Seanad to replace Regina Doherty
Endangered SpeciesGovt action plan to save Hen Harriers launched amid concerns bird could be extinct in 25 years
CALLS FOR INQUIRYReferring report on Shane O'Farrell's death to Oireachtas Committee dubbed 'non-action', Dáil told
budget 2025
Bumper budget package of €8.3bn to be made available, with health service to get additional €1.5bn
Warnings have been issued to government about the serious consequences of spending too much public money.
Staying PutNo Cabinet reshuffle on the cards under new Green leader, with Ryan and Martin to keep ministries
Business CostsAccusations of 'shag all' being done about 100 unauthorised developments on the Shannon
Irish-UK relationsHarris to speak to Starmer 'in coming hours', says he wants relationship to go from 'strength to strength'
Bin ChargesMinister says he doesn't think bin companies will increase charges because of deposit scheme
money misspentFund to cut children's spinal surgery wait lists was not used as intended, says Martin
barge livingAffordability of houseboat fee hike at Grand Canal Dock being reviewed after concerns raised
Grand CanalFences will continue to be erected along canal if more tents appear, says Waterways Ireland boss
CourtsUse of rape survivors’ counselling notes as evidence in trials to be outlawed, says Taoiseach
TV Licence FeeTV licence decision expected by 'end of July' as committee recommends multi-annual RTÉ funding
Student AccommodationGovt to fast-track ban on 51-week student leases in time for upcoming academic year
June
June 2024
IVFExpanding free IVF scheme to include couples who use donor materials is 'priority', says minister
TV licenceMinisters still at loggerheads over RTÉ funding as Martin says broadcasting tax not ‘palatable’
surrogacy lawEmotional scenes outside Leinster House as landmark surrogacy and fertility legislation passes
moving up the ranksJack Chambers appointed Finance Minister by President after being approved by Dáil vote
Mental Health ReformOverhaul of Ireland's mental health law further delayed despite Govt promises for progress
AnalysisMcGrath gets thumbs up from Fine Gaelers, but surprise expressed on Chambers' leap to finance
Leaders' QuestionsNatasha O'Brien receives standing ovation as she watched from Dáil public gallery
Water SupplyCabinet approves next step in plan to use River Shannon to boost country's water supply
everyday i'm reshufflinGovt to name next EU Commissioner tomorrow – but what could it mean for Cabinet?
off to brusselsGovernment to sign off on Ireland's new EU commissioner with McGrath tipped for top job
budget 2025Free school books to be extended to Leaving Cert, as Harris says budget to target education costs
ambulance crisisReport exposing 'extreme risks' in National Ambulance Service 'kept under wraps', Dáil hears
the top jobFF MEPs to stick to position on von der Leyen as Martin says he'll 'engage' with them on vote
