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Mary Butler told Cabinet the Department of Health is working to develop a new national suicide reduction policy

Cabinet told of reduction in Ireland's suicide rate

The Cabinet will be updated on Ireland's suicide rate later, with data suggesting it has reduced to a point where Ireland now has 11th lowest level in the EU.

Politics • 06 May

President-elect Donald Trump speaking in Washington yesterday

Trump's picks for his cabinet and other top posts

Some of Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet are expected to be confirmed by the US Senate this week after the chamber held more than a dozen confirmation hearings last week.

US • 20 Jan

Cabinet will consider a rollout of free school books to primary school children for the second year in a row

Free primary school books to be considered by Cabinet

Minister for Education Norma Foley is bringing a memo to Cabinet this afternoon regarding the rollout of free school books to more than half a million primary school children - for the second year in a row.

Ireland • 07 May 24

The legislation will prohibit anyone trying to impede access within 100 metres of the entrance of a healthcare building

Dáil to hear second stage of Safe Access Zones bill

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that he hopes the second stage of a bill seeking to restrict protests around healthcare centres providing termination of pregnancy services will be brought before the Dáil next week.

Politics • 27 Jun 23

Joe Biden is continuing to announce his Cabinet selections

Who is in US President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet?

The President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden, has begun nominating members of his Cabinet and White House team, working to fulfill his promise to build an administration that reflects the country's diversity.

News Lens • 16 Dec 20

The eviction ban had been due to expire today

Cabinet approves extension of temporary eviction ban

A freeze on rents and a ban on evictions has been extended until 1 August, Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has announced.

Politics • 20 Jul 20

Micheál Martin said that it is now recommended that social visits to people's homes will be limited to a maximum of ten visitors (Pic: Rolling News)

Phase 4 deferred as Covid reproductive rate rises

The Government has announced that gatherings in homes are to be limited to a maximum of 10 people from no more than four other households to help prevent a resurgence of the spread of Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 15 Jul 20

The Minister for Children, Roderic O'Gorman (R), made the announcement at a post-Cabinet meeting this evening

Pandemic parents to get additional three weeks of leave

The Minister for Children has announced Cabinet approval for parents of children born during the pandemic to take an additional three weeks of parents leave.

Coronavirus • 14 Jul 20

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party leaders consulted before the list of junior ministers was finalised

Government confirms junior minister portfolios

The Government has confirmed the full list of Ministers of State, with eight from Fianna Fáil, seven from Fine Gael and three Green Party TDs.

Politics • 02 Jul 20

Presenter Maggie Doyle is joined by Paul Cunningham and Micheál Lehane.

Podcast: Who has got the big jobs in the new Cabinet?

In day of drama, big surprises and historic developments the RTÉ Politics team gets the insights, gossip and intrigue. Micheál Martin was elected Taoiseach after the Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party finally agreed to into Government.

Your Politics • 27 Jun 20

Hairdressers were originally slated to open later in July

Early opening of hairdressers and barbers expected

The Cabinet will meet in the afternoon to discuss recommendations from the National Public Health Emergency Team on Phase 3 of the easing of coronavirus restrictions, scheduled for 29 June.

Coronavirus • 19 Jun 20

Dr Niall Muldoon said that children are not a focus in other departments and need their own portfolio

Children's ombudsman writes to party leaders over Dept

The Ombudsman for Children has written party leaders involved in government formation talks to express concern over the potential abolition of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

Politics • 12 Jun 20

The government has said face coverings should be used on busy public transport and in enclosed public spaces

Face coverings recommended as restrictions eased

The Government has recommended the wearing of face coverings in certain situations as part of Phase One of their plan to ease Covid-19 restrictions.

Coronavirus • 15 May 20

Leo Varadkar said the virus has transformed our lives in ways we could not have imagined

Outdoor time for over 70s and exercise limit widened

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed the public on steps to ease the existing Covid-19 restrictions.

Coronavirus • 01 May 20

Leo Varadkar said ten flights carrying personal protective equipment have arrived to date

No decision on restrictions until next week - Varadkar

The Taoiseach has said it will be towards the end of next week before a decision can be made on the additional travel, work and social distancing restrictions announced by the Government last Friday.

Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20

Simon Harris briefed Leo Varadkar and his Cabinet colleagues on the battle to contain Covid-19

Cabinet sets up sub-committee on coronavirus

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the situation on Covid-19 is evolving and there is still only one confirmed case in Ireland.

Coronavirus • 03 Mar 20

Simon Coveney was due to tell his colleagues that Ireland will prioritise the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement

No post-Brexit trade deal still a possibility - Coveney

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said Brexit will dominate Irish politics for the rest of the year regardless of what happens in the General Election.

Politics • 29 Jan 20

The legislation will seek to redefine in law the term driver so that autonomous vehicles can be tested on Irish roads

Cabinet to consider public road use for self-driving

A proposal to allow public roads to be used to test self-driving cars will be considered by the Government today.

Ireland • 06 Dec 19

The new laws will be backed by enforcement measures including fixed penalty notices and the publication of the names of offending retailers

Legislation to ban sale of e-cigarettes to children

Minister for Health Simon Harris will bring legislation to Cabinet today to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to those aged under 18.

Politics • 22 Oct 19

The bill will allow existing operators to leave the sector on a phased basis

Plan to phase out fur farming approved by Cabinet

Fur farming is to be phased out in Ireland under a bill to be brought forward by the Government.

Politics • 25 Jun 19

Simon Coveney brought a memo to Cabinet concerning Brexit situation

Risk of no-deal Brexit has never been greater - Coveney

Tánaiste and Minster for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has warned Cabinet colleagues that at no point in the last two-and-a-half years has the risk of a no-deal Brexit been greater.

Politics • 21 May 19

Legislation seeks to create offences for the non-consensual distribution of intimate images with intent to cause harm or distress

Cabinet approves plan aimed at tackling 'revenge porn'

The Cabinet has approved planned legislation aimed at tackling the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.

Politics • 01 May 19

The review found failings around project planning and budgeting

Report warns final NCH cost could exceed €1.7bn

A report into cost overruns at the National Children's Hospital has warned that the final cost of the project could exceed €1.7bn.

Politics • 09 Apr 19

Mark Griffin said the original estimate did not make provision for connection costs to individual premises

Cabinet to see NBP final tender assessment 'shortly'

The assessment of the final tender for the delivery of the National Broadband Plan is due to be brought to Cabinet "shortly", the Secretary General of the Department of Communications has told a Dáil committee.

Politics • 28 Mar 19

Plan is to remove the four-year minimum living apart period from the Constitution

Cabinet finalises divorce referendum plans

The Cabinet has discussed its plans for a divorce referendum at its weekly meeting in Dublin.

Politics • 26 Mar 19