Research on extent of sexual violence needed - Zappone Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said she believes the Government should fund a new study on the extent of sexual violence in Ireland. Ireland • 22 Oct 17
Research on extent of sexual violence needed - Zappone Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said she believes the Government should fund a new study on the extent of sexual violence in Ireland. Ireland • 22 Oct 17
Government publishes Finance Bill The Government has published the 2017 Finance Bill containing 78 sections, the majority of which implement the changes announced in Budget 2018. Business • 19 Oct 17
Government publishes Finance Bill The Government has published the 2017 Finance Bill containing 78 sections, the majority of which implement the changes announced in Budget 2018. Business • 19 Oct 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
Govt approves data centre location measures The Government has approved measures to encourage the location of data centres in Ireland. Politics • 17 Oct 17
Govt may weigh border demand in Brexit talks - reports The Government is reportedly considering pushing for guarantees that no border will be reimposed on the island of Ireland as the price for allowing Brexit talks to move ahead. Business • 17 Oct 17
Govt may weigh border demand in Brexit talks - reports The Government is reportedly considering pushing for guarantees that no border will be reimposed on the island of Ireland as the price for allowing Brexit talks to move ahead. Business • 17 Oct 17
NAMA house-building spin-off to charge 8% interest rate The new National Asset Management Agency spin-off that will fund house builders is expected to charge developers an interest rate of 8%. Business • 12 Oct 17
NAMA house-building spin-off to charge 8% interest rate The new National Asset Management Agency spin-off that will fund house builders is expected to charge developers an interest rate of 8%. Business • 12 Oct 17
Govt saw €1.5 billion deficit for first half of 2017 The Government recorded a deficit of €1.5 billion (1.1% of GDP) for the first half of the year, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 11 Oct 17
Govt saw €1.5 billion deficit for first half of 2017 The Government recorded a deficit of €1.5 billion (1.1% of GDP) for the first half of the year, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 11 Oct 17
Govt considering toll exemption for electric vehicles RTÉ's Prime Time has learned that the Government is considering exempting electric vehicles from tolls on all national roads. News • 22 Sep 17
Govt considering toll exemption for electric vehicles RTÉ's Prime Time has learned that the Government is considering exempting electric vehicles from tolls on all national roads. News • 22 Sep 17
Fianna Fáil urges Govt to 'deliver on housing, health' Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said there has to be delivery from Government on housing and health in the months ahead. Politics • 18 Sep 17
Fianna Fáil urges Govt to 'deliver on housing, health' Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said there has to be delivery from Government on housing and health in the months ahead. Politics • 18 Sep 17
Govt may revisit cap on bankers' pay - Bloomberg The Government may revisit caps on banker pay and bonuses at bailed-out lenders if the economic revival continues, according to Bloomberg – which cites two people familiar with the situation. Business • 30 Aug 17
Govt may revisit cap on bankers' pay - Bloomberg The Government may revisit caps on banker pay and bonuses at bailed-out lenders if the economic revival continues, according to Bloomberg – which cites two people familiar with the situation. Business • 30 Aug 17
Govt offers €10m to relocate EMA staff to Dublin The Government has offered to spend €10 million to help with the relocation of staff at the European Medicines Agency from London to Dublin. News • 01 Aug 17
Govt offers €10m to relocate EMA staff to Dublin The Government has offered to spend €10 million to help with the relocation of staff at the European Medicines Agency from London to Dublin. News • 01 Aug 17
Personal alarm scheme for elderly undersubscribed The Government's budget allocation for a scheme providing personal alarms for marginalised older people has been significantly under-spent for the past four years and saw a 12% reduction this year. Ireland • 25 Jul 17
Personal alarm scheme for elderly undersubscribed The Government's budget allocation for a scheme providing personal alarms for marginalised older people has been significantly under-spent for the past four years and saw a 12% reduction this year. Ireland • 25 Jul 17
Government deficit fell to €1.8 billion in 2016 The Government deficit fell to €1.8 billion (-0.7% of GDP) last year, representing an improvement from the €5 billion deficit recorded in 2015. Business • 19 Jul 17
Government deficit fell to €1.8 billion in 2016 The Government deficit fell to €1.8 billion (-0.7% of GDP) last year, representing an improvement from the €5 billion deficit recorded in 2015. Business • 19 Jul 17
Engineers Ireland wants increased spending on transport Engineers Ireland is calling on the Government to increase its allocation of capital spending on transportation - and accelerate the development of major projects like Metro North and the Cork to Limerick motorway. Business • 18 Jul 17
Engineers Ireland wants increased spending on transport Engineers Ireland is calling on the Government to increase its allocation of capital spending on transportation - and accelerate the development of major projects like Metro North and the Cork to Limerick motorway. Business • 18 Jul 17
Outsourcing 'not viable' for public service delivery Outsourcing has not emerged as a systematically viable option for delivering public services, according to an OECD review of the Government's second Public Service Reform Programme. Ireland • 13 Jul 17
Outsourcing 'not viable' for public service delivery Outsourcing has not emerged as a systematically viable option for delivering public services, according to an OECD review of the Government's second Public Service Reform Programme. Ireland • 13 Jul 17
Johnson says EU can 'go whistle' over Brexit bill Jeremy Corbyn has accused Boris Johnson of arrogance, after the British Foreign Secretary said the EU could "go whistle" if it makes "extortionate" demands over Brexit. Brexit • 11 Jul 17
Johnson says EU can 'go whistle' over Brexit bill Jeremy Corbyn has accused Boris Johnson of arrogance, after the British Foreign Secretary said the EU could "go whistle" if it makes "extortionate" demands over Brexit. Brexit • 11 Jul 17
State cannot immediately repeal FEMPI - Donohoe Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe has said the State cannot afford to immediately repeal Financial Emergency legislation, which underpinned the pay cuts imposed on the public sector during the economic crisis. Business • 29 Jun 17
State cannot immediately repeal FEMPI - Donohoe Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe has said the State cannot afford to immediately repeal Financial Emergency legislation, which underpinned the pay cuts imposed on the public sector during the economic crisis. Business • 29 Jun 17
Bin charge changes face Dáil challenges Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin will both table Private Members' motions next week on proposals to change the bin charges system. Ireland • 28 Jun 17
Bin charge changes face Dáil challenges Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin will both table Private Members' motions next week on proposals to change the bin charges system. Ireland • 28 Jun 17
Risk assessment report warns of disorderly Brexit The Government's annual risk assessment has warned there could be serious damage to the economy if Britain left the EU in a disorderly manner. Business • 28 Jun 17
Risk assessment report warns of disorderly Brexit The Government's annual risk assessment has warned there could be serious damage to the economy if Britain left the EU in a disorderly manner. Business • 28 Jun 17
NERI calls for end to tax-cutting agenda The Nevin Economic Research Institute says Ireland spends less than similar countries on things that are important for long-run economic growth - notably education, infrastructure and research. News • 27 Jun 17
NERI calls for end to tax-cutting agenda The Nevin Economic Research Institute says Ireland spends less than similar countries on things that are important for long-run economic growth - notably education, infrastructure and research. News • 27 Jun 17
Murphy admits Govt will miss homeless deadline Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said the Government is going to miss its deadline of 1 July for moving homeless families from temporary hotel accommodation. Ireland • 22 Jun 17
Murphy admits Govt will miss homeless deadline Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said the Government is going to miss its deadline of 1 July for moving homeless families from temporary hotel accommodation. Ireland • 22 Jun 17
IMPACT to recommend acceptance of public pay deal The largest public service union, IMPACT, has decided to recommend acceptance of the new public service pay agreement when its 60,000 members vote on it shortly. public sector pay • 13 Jun 17
IMPACT to recommend acceptance of public pay deal The largest public service union, IMPACT, has decided to recommend acceptance of the new public service pay agreement when its 60,000 members vote on it shortly. public sector pay • 13 Jun 17
Noonan says finance ministry 'best job he's ever had' Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said his current ministry is the "best job he's ever had". Business • 12 Jun 17
Noonan says finance ministry 'best job he's ever had' Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said his current ministry is the "best job he's ever had". Business • 12 Jun 17
Is Ireland facing another bubble? This week the Paris-based think tank the OECD warned property prices were escalating rapidly and Ireland may be facing another bubble. Business • 21 Jun 17
Is Ireland facing another bubble? This week the Paris-based think tank the OECD warned property prices were escalating rapidly and Ireland may be facing another bubble. Business • 21 Jun 17
TUI recommends rejection of proposed pay agreement The Teachers' Union of Ireland executive committee has voted unanimously to recommend rejection of the proposed public service pay agreement because it fails to tackle pay inequality for newer recruits. Ireland • 08 Jun 17
TUI recommends rejection of proposed pay agreement The Teachers' Union of Ireland executive committee has voted unanimously to recommend rejection of the proposed public service pay agreement because it fails to tackle pay inequality for newer recruits. Ireland • 08 Jun 17
Govt loses amendment motion in Dáil The Government has narrowly lost a vote in the Dáil on an amendment to a private member's motion from the Rural Independent Group on the Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme. Politics • 01 Jun 17
Govt loses amendment motion in Dáil The Government has narrowly lost a vote in the Dáil on an amendment to a private member's motion from the Rural Independent Group on the Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme. Politics • 01 Jun 17
