Harris says fewer patients on trolleys compared to 2016 Minister for Health Simon Harris has said there are more than 900 fewer patients on hospital trolleys so far this month, compared to the same ... Health • 14 Nov 17
Govt approves data centre location measures The Government has approved measures to encourage the location of data centres in Ireland. Politics • 17 Oct 17
Draft legislation on accessing phone records published The Minister for Justice has said there are difficulties with current legislation around the State accessing telephone records but he does not accept it is ... News • 03 Oct 17
Vote on abortion laws among seven planned referendums The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the Government has agreed an "indicative timeline" for a standalone referendum on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution ... Politics • 26 Sep 17
Alcohol Bill tops Cabinet priorities for new Dáil term The Cabinet has agreed on the legislation that will come before the Oireachtas this autumn. Politics • 19 Sep 17
O'Sullivan's retirement was 'flagged' to Taoiseach A spokesperson for the Taoiseach has said the possibility of former garda commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan retiring was flagged with him in the middle of last ... Politics • 13 Sep 17
Frank Clarke nominated by Cabinet as chief justice Supreme Court judge Frank Clarke has been nominated by the Cabinet as the next chief justice. Politics • 26 Jul 17
Cabinet welcomes proposal for 30c minimum wage increase The Cabinet has welcomed proposals to increase the National Minimum Wage by 30c per hour from January 2018. Business • 18 Jul 17
Commission report on Govt employee pay expected soon The Public Service Pay Commission is expected to complete its report on the remuneration of Government employees within days, and possibly as early as tomorrow. Ireland • 27 Apr 17
No Cabinet agreement on flood relocation scheme There were no agreement at Cabinet on a proposed voluntary relocation scheme to help those who have been previously flooded and are outside designated areas ... News • 21 Mar 17
Path cleared for 'Grace' inquiry to begin work The Oireachtas has passed without objection revised terms of reference for the commission of investigation into the case of a woman known as 'Grace' and ... Politics • 09 Mar 17
Govt will not oppose bill on mandatory retirement The Government has decided not to oppose a bill to end mandatory retirement ages saying it wanted to support measures aimed at facilitating fuller working ... News • 24 Feb 17
Cabinet: Kenny 'to deal with leadership tomorrow' It is understood Taoiseach Enda Kenny told ministers at today's Cabinet meeting that he would be dealing with the leadership issue tomorrow. News • 21 Feb 17
As it happened: Leaders' Questions, Brexit ruling Catch up on the day's Brexit and political developments after the UK Supreme Court ruled on Triggering Article 50, the Cabinet meeting in Dublin and ... News • 24 Jan 17
McGrath raises UN ratification delay at Cabinet Minister of State Finian McGrath has revealed that he raised the controversy about blockages to the Republic ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Rights ... News • 07 Dec 16
ICTU and Government discuss public sector pay Officials from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform held discussions with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions this evening. News • 15 Nov 16
Pay commission will not avert garda strikes - AGSI A new public service pay commission to examine the future pay of public servants has been dismissed as a talking shop by one of the ... News • 18 Oct 16
Cabinet agrees to set up all-island Brexit forum The Taoiseach will next month chair an all-island civic dialogue to get a broad range of views on Brexit. News • 04 Oct 16
Tax breaks for landlords among Budget options Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has briefed Cabinet colleagues on a number of tax options to be considered in the upcoming Budget. News • 04 Oct 16
Cook contacted Kenny ahead of EC ruling on Apple Taoiseach Enda Kenny had a phone conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Sunday at Mr Cook's request, ahead of an EU Commission ruling that ... News • 01 Sep 16
Plan for new youth mental health task force The Cabinet is expected to approve the establishment of a youth mental health task force. News • 28 Jul 16
Judge Laffoy appointed to chair Citizens' Assembly Supreme Court judge Mary Laffoy is to chair the Citizens' Assembly that will examine the issue of the Eighth Amendment. News • 03 Aug 16
Dáil passes bill on paid paternity leave The Dáil has passed the Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill, clearing the way for paid parental leave from 1 September next. News • 13 Jul 16
Private sector to own telecoms infrastructure Infrastructure that will be funded by the state to bring high speed broadband to every premises in the country will end up being owned by ... News • 05 Jul 16
No Cabinet consensus on fatal foetal amendment The Cabinet has agreed that members of the Independent Alliance will have a free vote on a bill by Independents4Change TD Mick Wallace to allow ... News • 05 Jul 16
