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Minister for Health Simon Harris said 60,000 more flu vaccines have been administered

Harris says fewer patients on trolleys compared to 2016

Health • 14 Nov 17

Planning applications for data centres could be lodged directly with An Bord Pleanála under new measures

Govt approves data centre location measures

Politics • 17 Oct 17

The proposed legislation for the first time requires prior judicial approval for telephone records to be accessed

Draft legislation on accessing phone records published

News • 03 Oct 17

The referendums to be held in October 2018 could be held on the same date as a presidential election

Vote on abortion laws among seven planned referendums

Politics • 26 Sep 17

The Alcohol Bill will set a minimum unit price for alcohol

Alcohol Bill tops Cabinet priorities for new Dáil term

Politics • 19 Sep 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan announced her sudden retirement as garda commissioner last Sunday

O'Sullivan's retirement was 'flagged' to Taoiseach

Politics • 13 Sep 17

Mr Justice Clarke was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2012

Frank Clarke nominated by Cabinet as chief justice

Politics • 26 Jul 17

The proposed hourly minimum wage of €9.55 will take effect from January 2018

Cabinet welcomes proposal for 30c minimum wage increase

Business • 18 Jul 17

Workplace Relations Commission believed to be on stand-by to commence facilitation of pay talks from mid-May

Commission report on Govt employee pay expected soon

Ireland • 27 Apr 17

Flooding at Cloonlara, Co Clare last year

No Cabinet agreement on flood relocation scheme

News • 21 Mar 17

Finian McGrath thanked TDs for their contributions on the terms

Path cleared for 'Grace' inquiry to begin work

Politics • 09 Mar 17

Thousands of 65 year olds sign-on for Job Seekers' Allowance due to changes to qualifying rules for the State pension

Govt will not oppose bill on mandatory retirement

News • 24 Feb 17

It is thought the leadership issue was raised at Cabinet (file pic)

Cabinet: Kenny 'to deal with leadership tomorrow'

News • 21 Feb 17

As it happened: Leaders' Questions, Brexit ruling

News • 24 Jan 17

Minister Finian McGrath had promised the Government's ratification before Christmas

McGrath raises UN ratification delay at Cabinet

News • 07 Dec 16

ICTU is expected to have further contact with department officials

ICTU and Government discuss public sector pay

News • 15 Nov 16

AGSI President Antoinette Cunningham said the commission will 'absolutely not' avert next month's planned strikes

Pay commission will not avert garda strikes - AGSI

News • 18 Oct 16

Cabinet has agreed that next week's Budget will include measures to support the 'overall economic response to Brexit'

Cabinet agrees to set up all-island Brexit forum

News • 04 Oct 16

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan will announce the Budget on 11 October

Tax breaks for landlords among Budget options

News • 04 Oct 16

Tim Cook requested a phone conversation with Enda Kenny

Cook contacted Kenny ahead of EC ruling on Apple

News • 01 Sep 16

The new body will aim to enhance awareness and reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health

Plan for new youth mental health task force

News • 28 Jul 16

The Citizens' Assembly will examine the issue of repealing the Eighth Amendment

Judge Laffoy appointed to chair Citizens' Assembly

News • 03 Aug 16

Parents of babies born on or after 1 September can benefit

Dáil passes bill on paid paternity leave

News • 13 Jul 16

Government has pledged to bring a minimum download speed of 30Mbps and 6Mbps upload speed to every home and business across the State

Private sector to own telecoms infrastructure

News • 05 Jul 16

Cabinet discussed bill concerning fatal foetal abnormalities last week without reaching an agreement

No Cabinet consensus on fatal foetal amendment

News • 05 Jul 16

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