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March
March 2024
Boston-Washington DC'Cries of the innocent will haunt us if we stay silent': Taoiseach calls for Gaza ceasefire in Boston speech
AG advice leakMinister 'frustrated' at AG advice leak but says it backed Govt position on immigration and care
migration pactVaradkar says plan to process irregular migrants outside EU won't dramatically decrease arrivals
Sexual Abuse
Ministers met with Grace case inquiry to voice unhappiness with the pace of work and delays
Former minister says he is ‘horrified’ with the continuous delays of the inquiry.
The Grace case concerns a young woman with profound intellectual disabilities who was left in a foster home in the Waterford area for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual and physical abuse allegations.
The latest six month extension means the final report will not be complete until September 2024, over five years beyond its original deadline.
rocky relationshipVaradkar dubs some Trump comments 'highly inappropriate' but says Govt will work with whoever is elected
housing targets
Increasing housing targets to 50,000 per year not achievable this year or next, says Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar said a 50,000 housing target would be achievable in the longer term.
aviation showdownTransport Minister to meet Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary for the first time ever this week
Midlands-North-West'No point whinging': Cowen 'accepts' surprise decision to add two candidates to his election ticket
February
February 2024
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIONDepartment officials set to discuss age assessment process for unaccompanied minors, PAC hears
Children in CareTusla has cut ties with two for-profit agencies housing vulnerable children following audit
KildareDáil told of threats to burn down Kildare hotel after 'disgusting lie' that girl had been raped
mental health law overhaulLong-delayed new mental health law to be brought forward before the summer
RTÉ controversyCoalition leaders encourage former Sec Gen to appear before committee on latest RTÉ scandal
CabinetChanges to school transport scheme to be phased in with 'nearest school' rule to be abolished
power to compelReferendum re-run to boost committee powers non-starter, say Govt sources but SF would 'think about it'
StatesideMcDonald travelling to New York for Irish Unity summit, says party fundraising not part of trip
dublin constituency'There's plenty left in the tank': Former Minister Finian McGrath to stand in upcoming European elections
Vulture fundsMinister will amend law to close vulture fund legal loophole impacting mortgage-holders
access to cashCentral Bank bosses: 'It's clear cash is still needed and wanted by people in society'
Heated exchangeCentral Bank confirms vulture fund legal loophole means thousands can't turn to ombudsman for help
drug policyTaoiseach expects Oireachtas committee on drug use to be up and running no later than April
Migration'Campaign of arson' on properties linked to asylum seekers is 'unprecedented', says Tánaiste
