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Taoiseach and his ministers met at Cabinet this morning

Cabinet discusses gender equality measures

The Cabinet met in special session in Dublin to mark International Women's Day and ratified the Istanbul Convention, which obliges governments to fully address the issue of violence against women.

Politics • 08 Mar 19

Simon Coveney said the legislation will ensure practical steps are taken in cross-border areas

Govt sets date to enact no-deal Brexit bill

The Government has said it plans to have its Brexit omnibus bill pass all stages in the Oireachtas by Friday 15 March and be signed into law by the President on Friday 29 March - the deadline for the UK to leave the EU.

Brexit • 19 Feb 19

Divorce was approved in Ireland in a 1995 referendum

Referendum to be held on easing of divorce restrictions

The Cabinet has agreed to hold a referendum to ease restrictions on divorce.

Politics • 29 Jan 19

Specific functions are to be given to the new HSE board with a focus on performance and accountability

Cabinet discusses changes to HSE governance

The Cabinet has discussed a memo today on changes to the Health Service Executive, which includes appointments to the HSE board.

Politics • 22 Jan 19

Ministers Shane Ross, Simon Coveney and Simon Harris brief the press

Progress in Irish plans for no-deal Brexit - Coveney

The Tánaiste has said the Government today progressed its plans for a no-deal Brexit in the areas of transport and medicines.

Politics • 15 Jan 19

Shane Ross said the general scheme of the bill was approved at the Cabinet meeting

Ross denies he 'took a kicking' over speeding proposals

The Minister for Transport has hit out at reports that he was severely criticised by Cabinet colleagues this morning over his proposals to increase fines and penalty points for speeding.

Politics • 18 Dec 18

Heather Humphreys' proposals include the ODCE becoming the Corporate Enforcement Authority

Cabinet approves proposed changes to ODCE

The Cabinet has approved changes that would see the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement established as an independent agency.

Business • 05 Dec 18

Charlie Flanagan hopes the study will begin next year

Flanagan proposal for new sexual abuse, violence study

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that he will bring proposals to Cabinet by the end of this month to commence a second major study on sexual abuse and violence in Ireland.

Politics • 17 Nov 18

A public consultation on the preferred route for the bypass is expected to get under way in the coming weeks

Cabinet approves proposals for Galway bypass project

The Cabinet has approved proposals for a bypass project in Galway city.

Connacht • 02 Oct 18

Ireland voted to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution by a majority of 706,349 votes

Eighth Amendment repealed after bill signed into law

The Eighth Amendment has been repealed after President Michael D Higgins signed the Thirty-Sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018.

Politics • 18 Sep 18

Leo Varadkar said the move would be viewed in the future as being on par with the establishment of the ESB and the IDA

Proposals for €1.25bn housing agency to go to Cabinet

The Minister for Housing is bringing proposals to Cabinet next week to establish the Land Development Agency, which will be funded to the tune of €1.25 billion.

Politics • 06 Sep 18

Leo Varadkar said Ireland must 'up our preparations when it comes to Brexit'

1,000 new customs and veterinary inspectors to be hired

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Ireland will have to hire about 1,000 new customs and veterinary inspectors by 2021 to prepare our ports and airports for Brexit.

Politics • 20 Jul 18

The Patient Safety Bill provides for the mandatory open disclosure of serious patient safety incidents

Patient safety bill a 'significant milestone' - Harris

Minister for Health Simon Harris brought the general scheme of the Patient Safety Bill to Cabinet today, which he described as a significant milestone in embedding a culture of change within the Irish health service.

Health • 05 Jul 18

The Cabinet discussed UK government proposals on the customs union today

Taoiseach says more progress needed on border issue

The Taoiseach has said that more progress from the British government is needed on the border in the next two weeks ahead of a European Council meeting.

Brexit • 12 Jun 18

The Government has been criticised for allowing vacancies to remain unfilled on the Court of Appeal

Senior judicial appointments agreed by Cabinet

The Cabinet has made four senior judicial appointments.

Politics • 06 Jun 18

Under the plan, a court would have the power to order the electronic tagging of high-risk offenders

Cabinet approves electronic tagging of sex offenders

The general outline of legislation around managing the risk posed by sex offenders has been given the green light by Government.

Politics • 06 Jun 18

It is understood Leo Varadkar expressed deep concern over a leak from Cabinet discussions

TDs, senators warned Cabinet leaks 'a criminal offence'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told his party colleagues tonight that Cabinet confidentiality should always be respected.

Politics • 10 May 18

The Cabinet will also review the recent St Patrick Day trips by ministers around the world

New laws to tackle white collar crime before Cabinet

The Cabinet will today consider new laws to tackle white collar crime, following on from the announcement of a package of measures late last year.

Business • 24 Apr 18

Secretary General at the Dept of the Taoiseach Martin Fraser carried out a review of the unit

Review recommended Govt's SCU to be 'wound down'

A review into the Government's Strategic Communications Unit recommended that the unit be "wound down" and the Department of the Taoiseach should revert to a reformed Government Information Service.

Politics • 27 Mar 18

Simon Harris said the date for the referendum on the Eight Amendment will be set this week

Cabinet approves key details of legislation on abortion

The Cabinet has approved the main points of the legislation on abortion that will be brought forward if the referendum on the Eighth Amendment is passed.

Eighth Amendment • 27 Mar 18

Tánaiste Simon Coveney had voiced deep concerns about allowing terminations up to 12 weeks

Coveney to back terminations up to 12 weeks

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said he will tell his colleagues at Cabinet that he will support a law to allow terminations up to 12 weeks, if it is coupled with strict medical guidelines.

Eighth Amendment • 27 Mar 18

Simon Harris said he is 'mindful of the impact' of the Eighth Amendment over 35 years

Dáil hears statements on Eighth Amendment bill

Minister for Health Simon Harris has introduced the bill to hold a referendum on the Eighth Amendment saying he is "mindful of the impact" of the amendment over the 35 years since its insertion in the Constitution.

Eighth Amendment • 09 Mar 18

Simon Harris said the Government wants to give people their say

Cabinet approves Eighth Amendment referendum bill

Minister for Health Simon Harris has confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the bill that will allow for the holding of a Referendum on the Eighth Amendment.

Eighth Amendment • 09 Mar 18