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  • Sandra Hurley Political Reporter

    Sandra Hurley

    Political Reporter

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    Housing, transport, energy, water services

    5 takeaways from the revised National Development Plan

    Telephone-sized numbers allied to giant levels of aspiration, the Government has gone all in on infrastructure spending in this plan.

    Analysis and Comment • 23 Jul
    Minister for Housing James Browne is reforming the area of judicial reviews in Irish planning (file pic)

    Govt to discuss checks on planning legal challenges

    Businesses and individuals bringing legal challenges to planning decisions will face additional restrictions under changes being discussed at Cabinet today.

    Politics • 22 Jul
    Housing, transport, energy, water services

    All elements of revised NDP finalised

    All elements of the National Development Plan have now been finalised, with Coalition leaders meeting again tonight for final sign-off.

    Ireland • 21 Jul
    Brick laying, water flows from a tap and electricity pylon

    Govt plans to inject additional €30bn into infrastructure

    The Government is finalising a major investment plan to inject up to €30 billion of additional funding into Ireland's infrastructure between 2026 and 2030.

    Politics • 20 Jul
    The Irish flag flies over the official residence of the president of the Republic of Ireland

    Two runners so far as race for Áras sparks into life

    The presidential election has finally sparked into life with two firm candidates confirmed this week and more certain to follow, writes Political Reporter Sandra Hurley.

    Analysis and Comment • 08 Aug
    a close-up of a person

    McGuinness to be FG nominee, Connolly to launch Áras bid

    Former EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election, while Independent TD Catherine Connolly is expected to launch her own campaign for the Presidency.

    Ireland • 08 Aug
    Asked whether she might run, Mary Lou McDonald said 'all options are on the table'

    SF's presidential election decision in weeks - McDonald

    Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has again repeated that the party is considering its options on this year's presidential election and will arrive at a decision in a few weeks.

    Politics • 12 Jul
    Fine art painter painting outdoor, Close up of artist holding brush

    Basic income scheme for artists comes into focus

    It is understood that the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan is pushing to retain the basic income scheme for artists which is due to expire early next year.

    Business • 11 Jul
    Photo of Catherine Connolly

    Soc Dems to nominate Catherine Connolly for run for Áras

    The National Executive of the Social Democrats has unanimously decided that its Oireachtas members will nominate Catherine Connolly for President.

    Ireland • 11 Jul
    The Dáil was hearing statements on domestic, sexual and gender based violence with survivors in attendance in the public gallery

    Dáil hears call for 'strangulation porn' to be banned

    The Dáil has heard a call for so-called "strangulation porn" to be banned.

    Politics • 10 Jul
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