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Minister for Housing James Browne said there would be a 'political price to pay' if the Government fails to deliver housing (File image)

Market for building apartments 'broken', says minister

Minister for Housing James Browne has said the financial market for building apartments in Dublin is broken and the tax regime needs to be examined to stimulate development.

Poltics • 24 Mar 25

Paschal Donohoe indicated that income tax cuts proposed in the programme for the government may not go ahead if severe tariffs are introduced

Jobs and tax cuts at risk if tariffs go ahead - Donohoe

The Minister for Finance has said tens of thousands of jobs in Ireland could be at risk if US trade tariffs are introduced in early April.

Politics • 24 Mar 25

Michael Lowry has requestied an opportunity to make a personal statement to the Dáil to address what he described as a 'smear' against him (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Lowry asks to address Dáil to reply to SF allegations

Independent TD Michael Lowry has asked for permission to address the Dáil to respond to allegations made about him by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty.

Politics • 25 Jan 25

Roderic O'Gorman dismissed suggestions that there should be a rethink of the legislation if it has the potential to damage Ireland's economy (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Passing Occupied Territories Bill 'big test' for new govt

The leader of the Green Party has said the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill will be a big test of the next government's ability to take difficult decisions.

Politics • 13 Jan 25

The head of Uisce Éireann said the water utility 'would struggle' to supply a large pharmaceutical plant with enough water to meet its needs (File image)

Uisce Éireann can only supply '35,000 new homes' a year

Uisce Éireann can currently supply 35,000 new homes with water a year over the next five years, the head of the water utility has said.

Ireland • 15 Dec 24

Lieutenant General Seán Clancy said ships put to sea are 'operationally ready'

Ships will have fully functioning weapons - defence chief

The Irish Naval Service will not send ships on patrol without fully functioning weapons systems, according to the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.

Ireland • 15 Dec 24

Private Seán Rooney suffered fatal gunshot wounds after his UN convoy was attacked

Rooney family should see UN report - Defence Forces chief

The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has backed calls for the details of a United Nations report into the death of Private Seán Rooney to be provided to his family.

Ireland • 15 Dec 24