Government looking at mortgage interest relief proposal Government ministers are examining proposals looking at mortgage interest relief for those most under pressure following the latest European Central Bank rate rise. Business • 15 Sep
Conditions to any potential RTÉ bailout - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has suggested conditions may exist to any potential bailout or emergency funding for RTÉ. Business • 11 Jul
Varadkar questions payments through RTÉ barter account The Taoiseach has said he cannot rule out the possibility that some of the payments made through the RTÉ barter account may have been on … Ireland • 30 Jun
Varadkar says price caps 'not a good idea' Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said today that some prices are coming down for consumers, but added that it was also clear that some food retail businesses … Business • 18 May
Ireland pledges €325,000 to Council of Europe Ireland will pledge an additional €325,000 to the Council of Europe, the Taoiseach has announced at a Council summit in Reykjavik. Politics • 16 May
Important to build up 'anti-austerity fund' - Taoiseach The Taoiseach has said that while there will be tax cuts and a welfare package in the next budget, it is also important to reduce … Business • 20 Apr
Taoiseach presents Biden with bowl of shamrock Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has made the traditional presentation of the bowl of shamrock to US President Joe Biden at the White House. US • 17 Mar
Irish-US relationship is 'two-way street' - Taoiseach The Taoiseach has begun a three-day visit to the United States, with a series of events in Washington DC, culminating with meetings with President Joe … Ireland • 15 Mar
Varadkar 'regrets' issues on way protocol implemented The Taoiseach has expressed regret that the Northern Ireland Protocol was imposed without the support of unionists. Brexit • 20 Jan
Varadkar's in-tray laden with immense problems In just five days, we will know a lot about how Leo Varadkar intends to lead his party, the Government, and the country, writes RTÉ's … Analysis and Comment • 17 Dec 22
Varadkar sets out Enterprise Policy direction to 2030 A 20% increase in IDA Ireland client spending here by 2024 is among the targets contained in the Government's new Enterprise White Paper, which was … Business • 07 Dec 22
€200m to assist companies impacted by Ukraine war The Government has announced further details of a new €200m scheme that aims to assist companies struggling with the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Business • 27 Oct 22
Collective bargaining changes may face court challenges Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he believes new changes to collective bargaining rules may end up being challenged in the courts. Business • 06 Oct 22
Donohoe may be able to keep Eurogroup job - Varadkar Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said it could still be possible for Paschal Donohoe to remain as President of the Eurogroup even if he was not … Business • 14 Sep 22
Coalition leaders to discuss Eurogroup quandry The Tánaiste has said coalition leaders will shortly discuss how Dublin might remain as chair of the influential Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers ahead … Business • 09 Sep 22
New 30% income tax band 'just an option', says Tánaiste The Tánaiste has said the introduction of a new 30% income tax band in next month's budget is "just an option and has only ever … Business • 17 Aug 22
IDA and Enterprise Ireland trade mission to US Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is starting an IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland trade and investment mission to the West Coast of the US today. Business • 25 Apr 22
Gardaí send file on Varadkar leak investigation to DPP Gardaí have confirmed they have submitted a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions in the investigation surrounding the disclosure of a confidential Government document … Politics • 23 Apr 22
Trade strategy to safeguard jobs and win new investment The Government's new Trade and Investment Strategy, entitled "Values for Ireland. Values for the World", has been published today. Business • 12 Apr 22
New rights for consumers on digital goods and services A new law strengthening consumer rights has been approved by the Government. Business • 22 Feb 22
Tánaiste leads trade mission to France Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar will today begin a trade mission to France. Business • 14 Feb 22
Govt considering doubling electricity rebate to €200 Discussions to possibly double the electricity rebate from €100 to €200 are said to be ongoing tonight ahead of a Government announcement tomorrow. Politics • 09 Feb 22
Varadkar says contract investigation not yet completed The Tánaiste has said his legal representatives did not get "a definitive answer" when they contacted gardaí to ask when an investigation into him would … Ireland • 26 Jan 22
Govt proposing new bank holiday for St Brigid's Day Government is working on a proposal to have a "double bank holiday" for St Patrick's Day this year and a new bank holiday for St … Ireland • 11 Jan 22
Record job creation by Enterprise Ireland firms in 2021 The number of staff employed by Enterprise Ireland supported companies rose by 11,911 last year, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 11 Jan 22
