Edel McAllister

Edel McAllister

Róisín Shortall said their aim was to achieve a social democracy and "a fairer country" and if other parties shared that vision

Social Democrats hoping for 7-8 seats in next election

The Social Democrats have said they are hopeful of getting seven to eight seats in the next general election.

Solidarity TD Mick Barry said unions needed to make clear that workers would not be the "whipping boys" in the context of a no-deal Brexit

Brexit must not be "new austerity excuse"

Solidarity-PBP have warned that ordinary workers should not be punished for the fall-out from a possible no-deal Brexit.

Politics • 05 Sep 19

An amendment to the Parental Leave Act will see parents get an extra four weeks unpaid leave, on top of the current 18 weeks entitlement until a child reaches their eighth birthday

Parents to get extra unpaid leave from next month

Parents can now apply for additional unpaid leave from work following the introduction of new parental leave legislation due to take effect in September.

Ireland • 04 Aug 19

The satellite centre will be situated in Blanchardstown

Consultants meet NCH management over satellite centre

Representatives of paediatric consultants and management of the new National Children's Hospital have met this evening over staffing levels at the satellite centre in Blanchardstown.

Health • 26 Jul 19

Leo Varadkar said a no-deal Brexit would be a British choice

Varadkar confident no-deal Brexit can be avoided

The Taoiseach has said discussions are continuing with the European Commission on preparations for a no-deal Brexit but he is confident such a scenario can be avoided.

Brexit • 25 Jul 19

Sinn Féin published proposals to cut the cost of school for families

Sinn Féin proposes €140 back to school allowance

Sinn Féin is proposing a back to school allowance of €140 to be paid to all families in July, to help tackle back to education costs.

Politics • 24 Jul 19

Leo Varadkar said it was the UK who insisted the backstop should apply to the UK as a whole

Possibility backstop could apply to NI only - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that a no-deal Brexit scenario would only be as a result of decisions made by the British government or parliament.

Brexit • 18 Jul 19

The Green Party convention was booked out following a recent surge in membership

Greens leave option of coalition government open

Members of the Green Party have voted to allow the possibility of a coalition with other parties in any future government.

Politics • 13 Jul 19

The committee heard that broadband for rural households that does not have access to commercial services could be delivered by the State under a Universal Service Obligation

Rural broadband possible under USO, committee told

The Communications Regulator has told an Oireachtas committee that the State could provide broadband for rural households that cannot get access to commercial services, under a Universal Service Obligation as part of a forthcoming EU Directive.

Politics • 11 Jul 19

Seamus O'Loughlin said the events had taken a 'very heavy toll' on his personal and professional life

ESB whistleblower appears before Oireachtas Committee

A whistleblower who revealed to RTÉ Investigates that up to one million litres of oil had leaked from ESB underground cables over the past 20 years has appeared before an Oireachtas Committee.

Politics • 11 Jul 19