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Dáil did vote in favour on establishing a special committee to look at the Eighth Amendment

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

Many economists and central bankers have deep reservations about banks being in state ownership

Using AIB money to pay debt won't win sympathy

Whoever becomes the next finance minister will have some big items on their in-tray, with the sale of one quarter of the Government's stake in AIB rapidly becoming a hot political topic.

Business • 24 May 17

Finance says AIB sale to go ahead despite Dáil vote

The Government has lost a vote on an amendment to a Labour Party motion calling for the sale of 25% of the State's stake in AIB to be postponed until the European Union fiscal rules are relaxed.

Business • 19 May 17

Amid speculation Taoiseach Enda Kenny will announce next week that he is to step down as party leader, Fine Gael is at 28%

Fine Gael remains just ahead of Fianna Fáil in new poll

Fine Gael remains a point ahead of Fianna Fáil in the latest Sunday Times Behaviour and Attitudes opinion poll.

News • 14 May 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

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

Barry Cowen pointed to the 'confidence and supply' agreement

FF's Cowen says water row 'could bring down Government'

A row between the Government and Fianna Fáil over the abolition of all water charges including charges for excessive usage has escalated.

News • 01 Mar 17

Independent Alliance said international external expert to be appointed

Alliance secures agreement for garda review

The Independent Alliance has said that it has secured an independent review of garda operations by an international policing expert, following a meeting with the Taoiseach.

News • 15 Feb 17

48 people died in the Stardust tragedy on Valentine's night 1981

Evidence found by Stardust relatives to be weighed

An independent assessment is to be carried out into evidence uncovered by relatives of the Stardust tragedy to see whether a commission of investigation should be established.

News • 25 Jan 17

In the first nine months of last year, government revenue increased by €911m (1.8%) on the same time frame in 2015

€3.1 billion deficit for first nine months of 2016

The government recorded a deficit of €3.1 billion (-1.6%) for the first nine months of 2016, according to latest figure from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 16 Jan 17

A total of 33 recommendations are made in the report, with 71 associated actions to be carried out

Personal injuries commission to be established

A working group set up to address the rising cost of motor insurance has recommended the establishment of a personal injuries commission to offer guidance on compensation claims.

Business • 10 Jan 17

The amendment proposes to have 'non-motorised transport', including rickshaws, regulated by the National Transport Authority

Govt loses Dáil vote on rickshaw amendment

The Government has lost a vote on an amendment to the Road Traffic Bill proposed by Sinn Féin.

News • 14 Dec 16

INM is just one of many companies that are closing down DB schemes, which used to be viewed as the 'Rolls Royce' guaranteed schemes

ICTU calling for emergency pensions legislation

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Government to introduce emergency legislation to prevent solvent companies from walking away from pension schemes.

Business • 14 Dec 16

The Government's amendment was defeated by 83 votes to 49

Government loses vote in Dáil

The Government has lost a Dáil vote after its amendment to a Sinn Féin motion on pension equality legislation was defeated.

Government • 08 Dec 16

The report of the Commission on Domestic Public Water Services was published this week.

David Murphy: Time to mop up water charges mess

The policy for dealing with those who have paid water charges is sending confusing messages.

Business • 04 Dec 16

John Moran (L) said there are external factors causing a slowdown in the Irish economy and that means there is a possibility of running out of money that we thought we might have

Public service pay demands 'dangerous challenge'

The former secretary general at the Department of Finance has described public service union demands for accelerated pay as a 'dangerous challenge coming from a minority'.

Business • 16 Nov 16

Paschal Donohoe said the Lansdowne Road Agreement is intact and must remain intact

ICTU issues 14-day demand to Govt on pay talks

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe has said a collective approach is the only way to deal with pay claims.

News • 16 Nov 16

The Commission has decided to break up a previous proposal into separate parts in the hope that a graduated approach will be more palatable to member states

EC to launch controversial new tax proposals

The European Commission will next week launch controversial new proposals on corporate tax which could, in future, prevent multinational companies from negotiating secretive tax arrangements, RTÉ News has learned.

Business • 19 Oct 16

The loan-to-value restriction will be adjusted

Government set to alter first-time buyer scheme

The Finance Bill is to contain a provision which will adjust a loan-to-value restriction on the Government's first-time buyer scheme.

Business • 19 Oct 16

Independent Alliance TDs arrive for talks

Budget 2017 proposals emerge as talks conclude

Talks on Budget 2017 between Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe and his minority Government colleagues from the Independent Alliance have concluded.

News • 10 Oct 16

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform said the centre is expected to deliver annual savings to the Exchequer of around a third, estimated at €15.4m annually

Accenture to build €30m Govt finance tech platform

Professional services firm Accenture has won a €30m contract to build a new finance technology platform and management system for Government departments.

Business • 30 Sep 16

The Irish Tax Institute said workers on salaries of €55,000 here pay more tax than those in Sweden, Spain and Switzerland

Workers in Ireland hitting higher tax rate sooner

Workers in Ireland are paying the higher 40% rate of income tax before their salaries reach the average industrial wage, according to a study by the Irish Tax Institute.

Business • 20 Sep 16

The measures are being described as a 'sticking plaster'

Criticism over lack of flood plans in midlands

Communities in the midlands have accused the Government and the OPW of completely ignoring the imminent threat to their land and homes in the new flood prevention plan.

News • 12 Sep 16