Sinead Spain

Local residents complained that the new runway deviated from the flight path agreed during a public consultation (File pic)

Dublin Airport to change flight path from new runway

Dublin Airport is to change the flight path from its new north runway in February following consultation with aviation regulators.

Dublin • 18 Jan 23

Neale Richmond TD at the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Co Cavan last year

'Political natural' Richmond has solid FG pedigree

Neale Richmond comes to his new job as Minister of State with responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Businesses with a solid Fine Gael pedigree.

Politics • 14 Jan 23

Damien English resigned as Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment earlier today (file image)

Explained: Why did Damien English resign?

When Damien English and his wife Laura applied for planning permission to build their 262sqm bungalow in Cookstown, Co Meath in 2008 they were required to fill out a Local Needs Assessment.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Jan 23

Minister for Justice Simon Harris (file image)

Protesters outside centres engaging in 'intimidation'

The Minister for Justice has said people gathering outside refugee accommodation centres are engaging in "intimidation".

Politics • 11 Jan 23

The Clerk of the Dáil circulated crime prevention information to all TD's urging them to ensure their personal security

Talks begin on extra security for Oireachtas members

Talks are under way between the Department of Public Expenditure and the Houses of the Oireachtas on funding any additional security measures that may be required for elected representatives.

Politics • 11 Jan 23

The new price ceilings include houses valued up to €475,000 and apartments worth €500,000 depending on location

750 approvals for First Home Scheme since July launch

Approval has been given to 750 applications to the First Home Scheme since its launch in July last year.

Politics • 09 Jan 23

Darragh O'Brien said that while 'people have a right to protest ... they don't have a right to intimidate people'

Minister concerned at nature of anti-refugee protests

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has said he is "very disturbed" by the anti-refugee protests which took place in Ballymun in Dublin over the weekend.

Dublin • 09 Jan 23

Members of the Commission on Housing are likely to present Minister Darragh O'Brien with a proposed wording in the coming weeks

Housing referendum expected to be held later this year

The Commission on Housing is expected to recommend a referendum on housing should be held later this year.

Politics • 06 Jan 23

The proposals being brought to Cabinet are expected to increase the number of homes available for long-term housing

Short-term letting system may free up 12,000 properties

The Department of Tourism hopes to make up to 12,000 properties available through a new registration system for homes that are advertised for short-term lets through online platforms.

Politics • 07 Dec 22

Under current law, the possession of drugs is illegal

Why some politicians want decriminalisation of drugs

The sheer scale of drug use and the prevalence of drugs in every community in the country has prompted calls from the opposition for a rethink of current policy and the decriminalisation of drug users, writes Sinead Spain.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Dec 22