Paul Cunningham

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A target of 9,300 new builds was contained in the Government's Housing for All plan, but the actual number constructed was 7,871 (stock image)

Govt missed 2024 target on new build social homes

The Government missed its target on new build social homes last year, with a shortfall of more than 1,400.

Politics • 23 Apr

The new system is being established for an initial 12 month period

External grievance system for Defence Forces members

Serving members of the Defence Forces can now avail of a new independent external grievance system, should they have issues of an interpersonal nature.

Politics • 22 Apr

Eileen Flynn said the potential absence of a Traveller voice on the committee was a failure of representative democracy

Govt defends decision not to appoint Flynn as cttee chair

The Government is standing over its decision not to reconvene the Oireachtas committee focused on issues facing the Traveller community with Independent Senator Eileen Flynn as its chair.

Politics • 13 Apr

The climate plan aims to have a further rollout of high powered charging points

Retrofitting and EV charging points focus of climate plan

Minister for the Environment Darragh O'Brien will seek Cabinet approval for this year's Climate Action Plan, which identifies measures to be taken in 2025 to help reduce carbon emissions by 51% by the year 2030.

Politics • 13 Apr

Eileen Flynn became the first member of the Traveller community to serve in the Houses of the Oireachtas in 2020

Senator disappointed over Govt decision on committee

Independent Senator, Eileen Flynn, has expressed disappointment at a Government decision not to reconvene the Oireachtas Committee focused on issues facing the Traveller community, with her as chair.

Politics • 10 Apr

Plans were discussed at Cabinet this morning (Stock image)

Plans to increase statutory sick leave are paused

A plan to increase workers' statutory sick leave from five to seven days have been paused by the Government.

Politics • 08 Apr

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was responding to calls for the introduction of a wage subsidy scheme in response to the tariffs

Tariff supports have to be 'sustainable' - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said any supports to help businesses affected by US tariffs needs to be "financially sustainable" in the medium and long-term.

Politics • 09 Apr

Carol Nolan said that special education schools are under 'enormous pressure' amid surging demand

Some TDs leave Dáil as new speaking time slot goes ahead

Sinn Féin, Labour and Independent Ireland deputies left the Dáil chamber, just as Regional Independent TD Carol Nolan stood up to ask a question of Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Politics • 02 Apr

The Coalition's motion of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was passed by the Dáil - 96 votes to 71

Dáil prone to pyrotechnics even after speaking rights row

Although the speaking rights row has run its course, with all the bad blood still swirling around, the Dáil looks prone to outbreaks of pyrotechnics, writes RTÉ's Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Apr

Micheál Martin said is part of the European Union and will be part of the EU response (file pic)

'Every avenue' used to deal with US tariffs - Martin

Ireland will use "every avenue" at its disposal to deal with US tariffs that are set to be introduced from Wednesday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Politics • 31 Mar