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The business groups called for clarity around additional supports, the July economic stimulus package and Brexit preparation

Businesses welcome Government certainty but urge action

The decision by members of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party to back the Programme for Government negotiated by their party leaders has been warmly welcomed by business groups.

Business • 26 Jun 20

Leo Varadkar said he did not rule out being elected again as Taoiseach for a day so he could appoint 11 Senators

Taoiseach says country needs a majority government

The Taoiseach has said the country needs a majority government and he does not think it would be possible for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to do that with Independent TDs if the Green Party did not vote to go into government.

Politics • 23 Jun 20

Short on numbers but priorities have been highlighted

There aren't many numbers in the programme for government. According to Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, that was a deliberate decision.

Analysis and Comment • 15 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 narrowing of differences in difficult areas is believed to have injected some momentum into the negotiation process

Varadkar: New govt could be in place in matter of weeks

The Taoiseach has said there was a strong possibility that a programme for government would be agreed in the next couple of days.

Politics • 12 Jun 20

Paschal Donohoe brought a memo to Cabinet today seeking approval for the revised spending estimates

€6.8bn extra funding approved as spending limit nears

The Government has signed off on €6.8 billion in extra funding for the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, as it is due to reach this year's spending limit early next month.

Politics • 22 May 20

Eamon Ryan said a Green new deal could be a way out of the economic crisis (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

7% emissions cut 'pre-condition' for govt talks - Ryan

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that a 7% cut in carbon emissions every year is a pre-condition for talks on a programme for government.

Politics • 26 Apr 20

Greens pose 17 questions for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

The Green Party is demanding a "government of change" as it weighs up its options after giving a formal response to the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael joint policy document.

Politics • 23 Apr 20

Social Democrats TDs (L-R) Jennifer Whitmore, Cian O'Callaghan, Catherine Murphy Róisín Shortall, Gary Gannon and Holly Cairns (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Political parties seek more information on FG-FF plan

Meetings of political parties considering the joint framework document published by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have concluded for the day.

Politics • 17 Apr 20

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parliamentary parties met this evening (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

FG-FF parliamentary parties give go ahead to document

The Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parliamentary parties have tonight given the green light to the joint policy document that could pave the way for the formation of a government.

Politics • 15 Apr 20

'Restrictions may go on for some time' says Coveney

The highly restrictive measures put in place last week to slow the spread of Covid-19 may well be extended beyond the initial deadline of 12 April, Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said.

Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20

Aldi said it will be taking on new employees to meet demands

Aldi seeks critical/frontline status for grocery sector

Aldi has written to the Government asking that the grocery retail sector be formally designated as a "critical/frontline sector".

Coronavirus • 19 Mar 20

Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin are due to meet next week

Varadkar, Martin agree to meet for exploratory talks

The leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have agreed to meet early next week for exploratory talks.

Politics • 21 Feb 20

Sajid Javid said he could not accept the conditions attached to keeping his job

Javid quits, senior ministers sacked in UK reshuffle

Britain's finance minister Sajid Javid has quit his post amid reports of a row with Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his closest aides.

UK • 13 Feb 20

FAI, which has current liabilities of €62m, yesterday apologised for the "mistakes of the past"

Money should not go into black hole to fix FAI - Bruton

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton has said taxpayer's money should not be paid into a "black hole" in order to fix the FAI's problems.

Ireland • 30 Dec 19

One board representative from each department has been nominated to act as a "Digital Leader" in that area

More Govt services to be delivered digitally in 2020

The Government is to accelerate the rollout of digital technology to improve how services are offered across the public services next year and beyond.

Business • 27 Dec 19

Shane Ross said without knowledge of the full extent of the financial black hole the FAI is in, the Govt cannot engage

FAI needs 'total clean-out' before Govt can engage

The Minister for Transport and Sport has said the FAI needs "a total clean-out" and to show clear signs of reform before the Government will engage in a meaningful way with it.

Ireland • 12 Dec 19

Leo Varadkar confirmed reports that he voted for colleagues who were in the Dáil chamber but not in their seats

Varadkar, Martin confirm casting votes for colleagues

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have both confirmed that they have voted for colleagues who were in the Dáil chamber but not in their seats.

Politics • 23 Oct 19

The group is opposed to the Government's decision to back proposals for a Kerry-based Liquified Natural Gas import terminal

Activists wallpaper department's walls and windows

Members of the Extinction Rebellion group have wallpapered the walls and windows of the Department of Communications and Climate Action with posters on their fifth day of the demonstrations in Dublin.

Ireland • 12 Oct 19

Simon Coveney told opposition TDs that there is an acceptance that this planning work will have to be finalised very soon

No-deal Brexit checks not yet finalised - Coveney

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has told opposition parties this evening that Ireland and the European Commission have not yet finalised what form of checks there would be in the event of a disorderly Brexit.

Brexit • 10 Sep 19

Simon Coveney said the Withdrawal Agreement is not up for renegotiation

Govt welcomes 'strong EU solidarity' on backstop

The Government has said there has been very strong solidarity from European colleagues on the need for the backstop, designed to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland.

Brexit • 22 Aug 19

Government has set up a redress scheme for women who spent time in the institutions (file image)

Magdalene survivor awarded settlement for unpaid work

A survivor of the Magdalene laundries has been awarded an undisclosed five-figure settlement after she was forced to work unpaid for almost six years.

Ireland • 21 Aug 19

Watchdog says 'vital that cattle numbers are reduced' as part of the efforts to cut emissions

Climate watchdog warns Ireland off course on targets

The State's climate change watchdog has warned that Ireland remains "completely off course" to achieve its 2020 and 2030 climate change targets.

Environment • 24 Jul 19

Rónán Ó Domhnaill said shortcomings must be addressed

Irish language shortcomings must be addressed

A new report has found only 84 positions of the 20,000 people employed by Government departments are recognised as roles with an Irish language requirement.

Ireland • 11 Jul 19

Health support staff on strike at St James's Hospital in Dublin

Minister welcomes SIPTU decision to resume talks

The Minister for Health has welcomed the announcement that there will be talks at the Workplace Relations Commission tomorrow in a bid to resolve the health support staff dispute.

Health • 26 Jun 19