Paul Cunningham

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Legislation to extend RPZs to be presented next week

The Tánaiste has said emergency legislation to extend Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) to all parts of the country will be brought forward next week.

Ireland • 12 Jun 25

Public consultation on first maritime security strategy

A public consultation on Ireland's first National Maritime Security Strategy is due to be launched by Tánaiste Simon Harris.

Politics • 12 Jun 25

Two Independent deputies who normally support the Government, Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole, voted against it again

Govt defeats bill to block sale of Israeli war bonds

The Government has defeated a Social Democrats motion demanding the Irish Central Bank not facilitate the sale of Israeli war bonds by 85 votes to 71.

Politics • 12 Jun 25

Tough decisions needed to boost housing supply - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris told a meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting that tough decisions will be taken to ensure housing supply is increased.

Housing • 11 Jun 25

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers said some underpayments range from hundreds of euro to more than €30,000 (stock image)

Retired civil servants to have pension deductions checked

A pool of 13,000 retired civil servants, as well as ministers, are to have their pension deductions checked for incorrect payments, Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers has confirmed.

Politics • 10 Jun 25

As it happened: New national rent controls debated

Follow live updates as a plan to prohibit large landlords from implementing no-fault evictions is brought to Cabinet.

Ireland • 11 Jun 25

Minister for Housing James Browne brought the plan to Cabinet this morning (Photo: RollingNews)

Government signs off on plan for national rent controls

Minister for Housing James Browne has said measures agreed by Cabinet this morning are aimed at protecting renters while also trying to activate home building in the country.

Politics • 10 Jun 25

A cross-party motion will be brought forward this week by the Social Democrats, backed by Sinn Féin, Labour and People Before Profit

Opposition seeks free Govt vote on sale of Israeli bonds

Four Opposition parties have called on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs to be given a free vote on an upcoming Dáil motion, which seeks to prevent the Irish Central Bank from facilitating the sale of Israeli bonds.

Politics • 09 Jun 25

Govt leaders agree to extend RPZs across country

Large landlords will be prohibited from implementing no-fault evictions, under a plan to be brought to Cabinet tomorrow by Minister for Housing James Browne.

Politics • 09 Jun 25

LDA set for private land purchase for housing projects

The Land Development Agency is on course to purchase more private land and build more private housing projects, following a meeting of the Cabinet committee on housing in Dublin.

Housing • 05 Jun 25