Maggie Doyle

Verona Murphy was deselected as a Fine Gael general election candidate

Verona Murphy to decide on political future

Verona Murphy has said she will decide by mid-January whether she will run as an independent candidate at the next general election.

Politics • 19 Dec 19

Childcare providers say many are in danger of closing down because of rising costs

Extra support payment from Govt for childcare providers

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has announced a once-off support payment for childcare providers in recognition of the additional administration costs the services have faced this year.

Ireland • 18 Dec 19

Stephen Teap was speaking at the Oireachtas Health Committee

Teap wants all Scally recommendations implemented

Stephen Teap, one of the patient representatives on the HSE's CervicalCheck steering committee, has said he is concerned the recommendations of Dr Gabriel Scally will not be fully implemented.

Politics • 17 Dec 19

Brendan Howlin said the ban is about people's health

Howlin in call for countrywide ban on smoky coal

Labour leader Brendan Howlin has called for an immediate countrywide ban on smoky coal.

Politics • 17 Dec 19

Judicial Appointments Bill passes Seanad

The Seanad has passed the Judicial Appointments Bill after the Government forced a guillotine - which prevented further debate on the issue.

Politics • 11 Dec 19

The Endometriosis Association of Ireland is calling for more positive education and awareness of endometriosis

Charity calls for more awareness of endometriosis

There should be a centre of excellence to treat women who suffer from the gynaecological disease endometriosis, according to a charity representing women with the condition.

Health • 10 Dec 19

Representatives from Traveller groups and charities will attend the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community

Travellers to call for more employment opportunities

Representatives from Traveller and Roma group Pavee Point will tell politicians there needs to be a commitment by the State to increase employment opportunities at a joint Oireachtas committee later today.

Politics • 10 Dec 19

Campaigners say the Government has failed to ensure sustainable fishing levels

Environmental campaigners call for end to overfishing

Campaigners from Extinction Rebellion and the Irish Wildlife Trust have gathered at the gates of Leinster House calling for an end to overfishing.

Politics • 09 Dec 19

Seamus Coffey is the chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council

Warning over reliance on company taxes for spending

The chairman of the watchdog which monitors the public finances has reiterated his warning about using taxes on company profits to support Government spending.

Politics • 04 Dec 19

Charlie Flanagan said it was important every effort be made on the part of communities to assist garda investigations

Minister says gang crime in Dublin not out of control

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said gang-related crime in Dublin is not out of control.

Crime • 28 Nov 19