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Danny Healy-Rae and Shane Cassells criticised the procedure

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

Brendan Howlin said the Government will only pass 20 acts this year

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

Brendan Howlin will give a keynote address this evening

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

simon Coveney said an effective shortfall of €13m which would need to be found in savings

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 about €181m, though that is off-set by other factors.

News • 21 Sep 16

Brendan Howlin also said that he expects another election to be held within 12 months

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

Alan Kelly acknowledged it had been a difficult week for him

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 major role in the party’s future.

News • 23 May 16

Independent TD Michael Lowry has made voting pacts with governments in the past

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

It is understand the draft legislation the Taoiseach will circulate to the opposition in the coming days will deal with the issue of confidentiality

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

Brendan Howlin said a relocation proposal for those living in flood prone areas is being looked at by the Government

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 future floods.

News • 10 Jan 16

Brendan Howlin says third quarter GPD figures will be robust

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

Brendan Howlin said the Labour Party is in favour of progressive taxation to fund quality public services

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

Brendan Howlin said that they were moving away from the 'crude' recruitment embargo

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

Nineteen public sector unions and officials from the department are involved in discussions

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

The talks adjourned after 15 minutes of preliminary discussions

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

Brendan Howlin said pay restoration would require a multi-annual approach

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

Brendan Howlin says €1.6 billion for work and training places next year

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 to Work strategy.

Business • 14 Oct 14

Minister Noonan said the adjustment would come from tax buoyancy rather than new impositions

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

It is understood that health will get an extra €300m for 2015

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

Brendan Howlin said the Government had achieved a 'base for recovery'

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

A report on setting up the agency was requested by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin

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

Brendan Howlin said the economy had grown better than expected

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