Juliette Gash

Sinn Féin said it would abolish the Property Tax gradually over five years, starting with a 20% cut

SF says it would not waste public money on bike shelters

Sinn Féin has said it will not waste the public's money on expensive bike shelters and security huts if in government as it launched its alternative budget this morning.

Budget 2025 • 26 Sep 24

Children can currently inherit €335,000 from their parents before they have to pay tax

Finance Minister rules out abolishing inheritance tax

The Finance Minister has ruled out abolishing inheritance tax, saying it would not be fair.

Business • 18 Sep 24

PBP-Solidarity focus on housing, special needs education

People Before Profit-Solidarity is holding its 'think-in' in Dublin ahead of the new Dáil term.

Politics • 13 Sep 24

Sinn Féin said it can deliver quality childcare for all who need it for €10 a day per child at a cost of €345m to the exchequer (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Sinn Féin announces plan to lower childcare costs

Parents will pay €200 a month for childcare under a Sinn Féin government, according to the party's new plan.

Politics • 12 Sep 24

The two new subjects will be available for students in 100 schools from September next year

Two new subjects to be added to Leaving Cert curriculum

Drama, film and theatre studies, and climate action and sustainable development will be available for Leaving Cert students in 100 schools from September 2025.

Education • 12 Sep 24

Ballot boxes pictured earlier this year in the RDS before they were opened and the votes inside tallied (file picture)

What is state of play with parties' election candidates?

Political parties are finalising their election candidates as they anticipate the next General Election will be in November, despite Taoiseach Simon Harris saying the Government will run its full term until March next year.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Sep 24

Gardaí were helping International Protection Accommodation Services and contractors enter the site as part of previously announced plans to use Thornton Hall for asylum seekers (fileimage)

Woman held over public order offences near Thornton Hall

A woman has been arrested near Thornton Hall in north county Dublin, which has been earmarked as accommodation for International Protection applicants.

Ireland • 15 Aug 24

Gráinne Seoige is expected to submit her name for the Galway West seat

Gráinne Seoige in bid for Fianna Fáil Galway nomination

Gráinne Seoige is expected to seek Fianna Fáil's nomination to run for the party in Galway West in the next general election.

Politics • 15 Aug 24

Concerns have been raised about how the State deals with passengers who arrive without travel documents (Stock image)

Carriers face higher fines for undocumented passengers

Airlines and ferry companies that allow someone to board or disembark without proper documentation face higher fines from today.

Ireland • 12 Aug 24

Paschal Donohoe said the lower 9% VAT rate, reintroduced during the Covid-19 pandemic, was only ever meant to be temporary

Higher VAT rate for hospitality to remain - Minister

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said the higher VAT rate for hospitality will remain, despite claims by the Restaurants Association of Ireland that hundreds of businesses are closing as a result.

Business • 08 Aug 24