Govt accused of 'gerrymandering' local constituencies Opposition TDs have accused the Government of "gerrymandering" and cutting "side deals" in redrawing local area constituencies. Politics • 07 Nov 17
Howlin criticises 'Trumpesque' Ross and Government Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin has said that the "do nothing Government" is best summed up by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross. News • 22 Nov 16
Howlin critical of chaotic Fine Gael at think-in The Labour leader has criticised the Fine Gael-led Government at his party's think-in in Dublin. News • 22 Sep 16
Committee told of Irish Water funding shortfall An Oireachtas committee has heard that the shortfall in funding for Irish Water as a result of the suspension of water charges in 2016 is ... News • 21 Sep 16
Labour in talks with Greens to form alliance The Labour leader has said that he has had talks with the Green Party about forming a close alliance of the left in the Dáil. News • 28 May 16
Time for Labour to move on - Kelly Labour’s Alan Kelly has said it is time for his party to move on from the leadership issue and he looks forward to playing a ... News • 23 May 16
Burton says deal with Lowry would be inappropriate Tánaiste Joan Burton has said she would not be in favour of going into a coalition government with Independent TD Michael Lowry. News • 26 Jan 16
Taoiseach to meet opposition next week over IBRC The Taoiseach will consult with opposition parties early next week to finalise legislation aimed at allowing the inquiry into certain IBRC transactions continue working. News • 10 Jan 16
Relocation and levies options to tackle flooding The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said relocation programmes and large levies on insurance policies may both have to be considered to tackle ... News • 10 Jan 16
Economy could grow by over 7% this year - Howlin The Irish economy may post "spectacular" growth of more than 7% this year, Minister Brendan Howlin has said. Business • 10 Dec 15
Howlin differs with Fine Gael on USC abolition Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said he does not agree with the Fine Gael position on the Universal Social Charge. News • 23 Nov 15
Efforts to 'professionalise the civil service' The first progress report on the Civil Service Renewal Plan since its publication in October 2014 has been published. News • 08 Jul 15
Public pay talks to resume tomorrow Pay talks between officials from the Department of Public Expenditure and representatives of 19 public sector unions have adjourned and will resume tomorrow at 2.30pm. News • 19 May 15
Public sector pay talks adjourned after 15 minutes Public sector pay talks have adjourned for the day after 15 minutes of preliminary discussions. News • 12 May 15
Pay restoration deal to involve reform - Howlin Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has pledged that lower paid public servants will be the major beneficiaries when pay cuts are restored. News • 23 Apr 15
More funds for training for long term unemployed Brendan Howlin has said €1.6 billion will be made available to provide about 300,000 work and training places next year in support of the Pathways ... Business • 14 Oct 14
Budget 2015 'marks end of austerity' The Government has announced the first welfare hikes, income tax reductions and major public recruitment drive since the recession took firm hold in 2009. Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 14
Dept of Health set to get extra €300m for 2015 The Department of Health and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform are believed to have agreed the health budget for next year. News • 10 Oct 14
Howlin hopes boom-bust cycle is over Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said he hopes Ireland has permanently broken the cycle of boom and bust. News • 10 Sep 14
State debt collection agency may be set up The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is considering a report on the establishment of a State debt collection agency. News • 07 Aug 14
Budget adjustment of €2bn not needed, says Howlin Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has said the Government will have a less demanding Budget than expected for 2015 because the economy has grown. News • 23 Jul 14
Burton says wrong for Labour to leave Government Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has said it would be really wrong of the Labour Party to walk away from Government and cause instability. News • 30 May 14
Labour TD calls for Gilmore and front bench to go A Labour TD has called on his party's entire front bench to go after accusing them of being out of touch with voters. News • 25 May 14
New bill to put ISIF on statutory footing Finance Minister Michael Noonan said today that Budget 2015 will be delivered on October 14 or 15. Business • 15 May 14
Dept of Justice review in wake of Guerin Report The Government is to review the performance of the Department of Justice following adverse findings in the Guerin Report last week. News • 02 Dec 16
