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Simon Harris said Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan was working on a gender-based violence bill and that the Government wanted to move forward with his plan

Govt committed to gender-based violence bill - Tánaiste

The Government will examine a Solidarity-People Before Profit bill on gender-based violence and the potential banning of the availability of therapy notes in court cases if the coalition does not "get our act together" within a year, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Politics • 12 Jun

Two Independent deputies who normally support the Government, Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole, voted against it again

Govt defeats bill to block sale of Israeli war bonds

The Government has defeated a Social Democrats motion demanding the Irish Central Bank not facilitate the sale of Israeli war bonds by 85 votes to 71.

Politics • 12 Jun

CHI has said it is seeking legal advice on whether it can publish a 2022 report into issues at a CHI facility

Unpublished CHI report seems to show deep-rooted issues

It has not been a good couple of months for Children's Health Ireland.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jun

The report concluded that 'a root and branch review' of use of the National Treatment Purchase Fund and other waiting list initiatives 'should be undertaken'

Children's Health Ireland report to be referred to gardaí

An unpublished Children's Health Ireland report, into concerns at one of its hospitals, is to be referred to An Garda Síochána by the Health Service Executive.

Ireland • 05 Jun

The report said 'the longest waiters were not seen at NTPF clinics'

Unpublished CHI report calls for review of NTPF use

The unpublished Children's Health Ireland report into concerns at one of its hospitals concluded that "a root and branch review" of use of the NTPF and other waiting list initiatives "should be undertaken".

Health • 03 Jun

Fianna Fáil TD John Lahart said the foreign affairs committee will receive the heads of the bill of the potential legislation once it is drawn up by the Department of Foreign Affairs and signed off on by the Cabinet (File image)

Committee chair wants OTB passed by 'summer recess'

The chair of the Oireachtas committee which will examine the Government version of the Occupied Territories Bill has said he wants to see it passed into law "by the summer recess".

Politics • 01 Jun

Senator Frances Black said 'It's not something I'm actively looking for'

Frances Black 98% sure she will not run for presidency

Independent senator Frances Black has said she is "98%" sure she will not contest the presidential election - but remains 2% open to the possibility as she has "a responsibility to consider it".

Politics • 31 May

The incident occurred near Yaroun, and involved a joint Irish UNIFIL and Lebanese Armed Forces patrol (File image)

Govt lodges protest letter over Israeli fire at troops

The Government has lodged a formal protest letter through the United Nations over the decision by the Israeli military to fire up to 30 rounds towards an Irish-Lebanese unit helping civilians in south Lebanon on Thursday.

Ireland • 31 May

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said 'we have done a lot' in relation to the situation in Gaza

Taoiseach defends Govt action over situation in Gaza

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended Government's actions over the situation in Gaza and has told protesters who say Ireland has not gone far enough, to "go and ask the Palestinian Authority, ask the Palestinian people".

Ireland • 30 May

The figure of 41,000 new homes has been a repeated target of opposition parties

41,000 new homes this year 'very difficult' - Minister

Minister for Housing James Browne has admitted a pre-general election Government promise to build 41,000 new homes this year is now "very, very difficult" and will be "an extreme climb to reach".

Politics • 30 May