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    The overhaull of asylum laws has been billed as the most significant reform of the area in the history of the State (stock photo: RollingNews.ie)

    What can be expected from Govt's overhaul of asylum laws?

    The Government has announced a major overhaul of asylum laws, billed as the most significant reform of the area in the history of the State.

    Politics • 29 Apr 25
    There have been 42% fewer International Protection applications in the first three months of 2025 compared to the first three months of last year

    Minister rejects claim new asylum process would be cruel

    Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has rejected criticism that a speeded-up asylum process would be cruel and lacking compassion.

    Ireland • 29 Apr 25
    The tax is estimated to bring in €12 million per year by adding the charge to tourists' bills for staying in Dublin hotels

    Govt unlikely to introduce Dublin tourist tax

    The Government is unlikely to move to introduce a so-called Dublin tourist tax, it is understood.

    Politics • 21 Apr 25
    After eight years of investigation, the Commission identified significant failures in Grace's care (stock photo)

    Legal costs of €2.5m awarded to 'Grace' inquiry witnesses

    Legal costs awarded to witnesses at the 'Grace' inquiry have so far amounted to €2.5 million out of the total cost of €13.6 million.

    Politics • 18 Apr 25
    The register of short-term lets will provide a full picture of the stock of registered tourist accommodation across the State

    Fáilte Ireland to manage short-term lets register

    The Government has published a proposed new law which will create a register of short-term lets by May 2026.

    Ireland • 17 Apr 25
    Support for Tánaiste Simon Harris' party has dropped three points to 16% (File photo)

    SF most popular, FG support at record low - poll suggests

    A new poll suggests Sinn Féin is the most popular party in the country, while Fine Gael's support has fallen to a record low.

    Politics • 17 Apr 25
    Minister Browne said the Government has no power to introduce water charges and that 'no legislation exists that alows us to do it'

    SF accused of wasting Dáil time with water charges Bill

    Minister for Housing James Browne has accused Sinn Féin of wasting Dáil time and inventing a phantom to fight by tabling a Bill to prevent the Government from reintroducing water charges.

    Politics • 08 Apr 25
    Mary Lou McDonald said concerned families and advocates were met by a brick wall while the failures at CHI were known to the Government for years

    Political accountability needed for failures at CHI - SF

    Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said there must be political accountability for the failures at Children's Health Ireland.

    Health • 08 Apr 25
    Six months out from the Budget, it is already obvious that the long shadow cast by a global trade war will upend the usual arithmetic

    Largesse cannot continue as Ireland enters new era

    Ireland is entering into a new era with its recent economic model potentially consigned to history, writes Sandra Hurley.

    Analysis and Comment • 05 Apr 25
    The bill would enable gardaí to make direct data requests to tech companies rather than victims going through the courts (stock image)

    Catfishing to be outlawed under proposed law

    Catfishing or impersonating a person online using fake photos would be outlawed under a new bill.

    Politics • 02 Apr 25
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