Conor McMorrow

Prime Time

Eoin Reeves said the bid process was a 'fundamental weakness' of the project

NBP bid process does not achieve 'value for money'

The procurement approach used for determining the preferred bidder for the National Broadband Plan has not satisfied the objective of achieving the value for money, the head of the economics department at the University of Limerick has told an Oireachtas Committee.

Politics • 19 Jun 19

Minister Katherine Zappone said she wanted to allow for more consultation

Legislation on adoption records to be put on hold

The Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone has put a bill that will give adopted people access to their birth records on hold to allow for more consultation with stakeholders and the political parties.

Politics • 19 Jun 19

Leo Varadkar said what was done to Ms Moynihan was "wrong on every level"

Taoiseach says treatment of Majella Moynihan was wrong

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Majella Moynihan had her privacy invaded, she was made to feel shame, pressurised to give up her child and the way she was penalised was deeply sexist.

Politics • 18 Jun 19

Robert Watt was scheduled to face questions about the National Broadband Plan

Top civil servant will not appear at Finance Committee

An Oireachtas committee meeting where the Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform was scheduled to face questions about the National Broadband Plan has been cancelled.

Politics • 18 Jun 19

The Tánaiste said the Government's position had not changed and it does not change because there is a change in personality of British Prime Minister

Tánaiste says Govt's Brexit position will not change

A change of personality in the role of British Prime Minister will not change the Irish Government's position on the Border backstop, the Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said.

Brexit • 18 Jun 19

The Dept of the Environment estimates that Irish taxpayers face paying between €6m and €13m to buy more unused carbon credits

Ireland spent €86.8m to 'balance books' on emissions

Ireland's approach to reducing carbon emissions is a "charade" that is costing millions annually as we are buying carbon credits from other countries to "pretend we are coming in under target", according to the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee.

Politics • 13 Jun 19

One of the items which can be viewed in the collection (Pic: Oireachtas Library)

Online exhibition showcases Oireachtas collection

A new online-only exhibition has been launched to showcase some of the historical treasures of the Oireachtas Library.

Ireland • 12 Jun 19

John Leahy was the party's only candidate to get elected in last month's local elections

Leader of Renua Ireland stands down from role

John Leahy, the leader of the Renua Ireland party, has announced that he is to step down from the role and he is leaving the party.

Politics • 11 Jun 19

The Taoiseach said he was 'a little bit' concerned about political developments in London

Taoiseach warns of 'miscalculation' over Brexit deal

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it is "a terrible political miscalculation" for some people in London to think that because the House of Commons failed to ratify the Withdrawal Agreement that they can now get a better Brexit deal.

Politics • 11 Jun 19

The issue of smoky coal was raised in the Dáil by Mícheál Martin

Calls for nationwide smoky fuels ban

The Government has faced criticism in the Dáil this afternoon for inaction on extending a smoky coal ban across the country.

Politics • 11 Jun 19