Justin McCarthy

Aidan O'Driscoll moves to the role from his post as top civil servant in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Taoiseach defends appointment at Dept of Justice

The Taoiseach has defended the Government's decision to appoint a new secretary general to head up the Department of Justice without a public competition.

Politics • 11 Jul 18

Seán Fleming said local authorities have a statuary duty to inspect properties within eight months where HAPs are being made

PAC critical of local authorities over HAP inspections

The Public Accounts Committee has criticised local authorities and the Department of Housing for paying millions of euro to landlords without inspecting whether their properties are substandard or dangerous.

Housing • 11 Jul 18

Department of Justice building on St Stephen's Green, Dublin

'Buck stops nowhere' in Department of Justice - report

An expert group examining issues within the Department of Justice has recommended splitting it into two divisions, saying "it is as if the system has naturally evolved to ensure that the buck stops nowhere".

Politics • 10 Jul 18

Shane Ross was described by Michael McDowell as a man with a profound animus against the judiciary

Ross accused of 'scandalous' judicial accusations

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has been accused of making "scandalous and outrageous" accusations that politicians have been appointing their friends as judges.

Politics • 09 Jul 18

Govt seeking advice on protecting electoral system

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Government has sought advice on how to protect the electoral system from negative online advertising.

Politics • 05 Jul 18

Simon Coveney said the HSE did meet with families

HSE accused of failing to communicate over Rosalie Unit

Concerns have been raised in the Dáil over the closure of the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea, Co Rosommon, which houses older people with dementia.

Politics • 05 Jul 18

The proposed legislation has been tabled in the Dáil by Independent TD Mick Wallace

Govt will support opposition bill on land hoarding

The Government has said it will not oppose a new opposition bill to tackle land hoarding.

Politics • 03 Jul 18

Deputy Alan Kelly said big companies are abusing their dominance and shutting out rival brewers

Large breweries accused of anti-competitive practises

The Dáil has been told that large breweries are attempting to exclude small craft brewers from pubs by engaging in anti-competitive practices.

Politics • 03 Jul 18

The Road Haulage Association says fuel equalisation would lead to businesses closing down

Hauliers warn of closures over fuel equalisation

Road hauliers have said their businesses will fail if the Government introduces a policy of fuel price equalisation between petrol and diesel in the budget.

Politics • 04 Jul 18

Simon Harris said it would provide certainty about what would happen once the budget was passed

Govt support talks should start before Budget - Harris

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said negotiations with Fianna Fáil on an extension to the confidence and supply agreement should start before the budget.

Politics • 29 Jun 18