Paul Cunningham

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The report concluded that 'a root and branch review' of use of the National Treatment Purchase Fund and other waiting list initiatives 'should be undertaken'

Children's Health Ireland report to be referred to gardaí

An unpublished Children's Health Ireland report, into concerns at one of its hospitals, is to be referred to An Garda Síochána by the Health Service Executive.

Ireland • 05 Jun 25

The incident happened near Yaroun, and involved a joint Irish UNIFIL and Lebanese Armed Forces patrol (file image)

UNIFIL to convey Irish Govt anger to Israel over shooting

The Force Commander of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is expected to convey the Government's anger and concern at the shooting incident involving Irish peacekeepers directly to the Israel Defence Forces.

Ireland • 29 May 25

Two Govt-supporting TDs back SF bill on Israeli bonds

A Sinn Féin bill that would have prevented the Irish Central Bank from approving the prospectus which allows Israel to sell bonds in the EU has been defeated in a Dáil vote, despite receiving the backing of two Government-supporting TDs.

Politics • 28 May 25

The suspension happened when Palestinian demonstrators began to chant in the public gallery

Watch: Dáil suspended during Israeli bonds bill debate

The Dáil was suspended for a time during a debate on a bill brought forward by Sinn Féin that seeks to prevent the Central Bank from dealing with Israeli bonds.

Politics • 27 May 25

A protest held outside Leinster House late last year urging the Government to enact Senator Frances Black's legislation

First step on road to new OTB after first draft approval

Cabinet took a first step today and gave approval to Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris to draft an Occupied Territories Bill

Analysis and Comment • 27 May 25

The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement is a deal reached between the EU and Canada, which requires the backing of parliaments across all the EU member states to be fully operational (Stock image)

Draft Irish legislation to ratify CETA approved

Tánaiste Simon Harris has secured Cabinet approval for the drafting of legislation which will allow for the ratification of the controversial EU-Canada trade deal.

Politics • 27 May 25

Simon Harris said he hopes other European countries will follow Ireland's example and move to adopt similar legislation

Cabinet approves drafting of bill on occupied territories

The Cabinet has approved the drafting of legislation to prohibit the importation of goods from illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Politics • 27 May 25

The Cabinet will consider the drafting of legislation to allow for the ratification of the EU-Canada trade deal

Tánaiste to seek Cabinet approval for CETA legislation

Tánaiste Simon Harris will seek Cabinet approval tomorrow for the drafting of legislation which will allow for the ratification of the controversial EU-Canada trade deal.

Ireland • 26 May 25

Tánaiste Simon Harris (R) met Howard Lutnick in Washington in April

Harris warns US of risks with investigation of pharma

Tánaiste Simon Harris has written to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to warn against US investigations into the pharmaceutical and semiconductor sectors.

Politics • 25 May 25

Ireland and the EU hope that a trade agreement can be reached, and tariffs avoided

Tánaiste concerned by deals that leave tariffs in place

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that while he welcomes the "potential cooling" between China and the US after they agreed on a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs for now, he is concerned by deals that still leave tariffs in place.

Politics • 13 May 25