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Watchdog queries funding of programme for government

The head of the watchdog which monitors Ireland's public finances has raised questions about how commitments in the Programme for Government will be financed.
Business • 16 Jun 20

Varadkar will consider extension to maternity leave

A temporary extension to maternity leave will be considered by the Government after a petition was handed into the Dáil by new mothers.
Ireland • 11 Jun 20

McHugh to give 'green light' for July education scheme

The Minister for Education has said he expects to give the green light this Friday to a summer programme for children with special educational needs, which will be reliant on the "volunteerism" and "goodwill" of teachers and SNAs.
Education • 10 Jun 20

Why does Ireland still not have a new government?

RTÉ Political reporter Maggie Doyle examines five stumbling blocks that have delayed a government being formed.
Politics • 06 Jun 20

Coronavirus growth 'still being suppressed' - Harris

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said there has been a "slight potential increase" in the reproductive rate of Covid-19.
Coronavirus • 04 Jun 20

Pandemic payment to be extended for 'months, not weeks'

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be extended for months, not weeks, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil.
Ireland • 04 Jun 20

'Absence of moral leadership' after Floyd killing in US

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the world has watched in horror the events following the killing of George Floyd in the US and "we have witnessed the absence of moral leadership" or words of understanding.
Politics • 04 Jun 20

Covid-19: 38 more deaths, 1,068 new cases

The number of people who have died after being diagnosed with Covid-19 has risen by 38, bringing the total death toll to 444.
Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20

Final seats filled in Seanad election count

There are now 49 of the 60 Seanad seats filled after five long days of counting, with the incoming Taoiseach nominating the final 11 Senators.
Politics • 03 Apr 20

Seanad count almost complete

Today will be the last day of the Seanad Election count with all except one panel now complete with 42 of the 60 seats filled.
Politics • 03 Apr 20
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