Tusla 'running to stand still' over staff shortages Institutes of Technology should run courses in social work as the number of graduates from "traditional universities" is not meeting the demand, the new chairperson … Politics • 27 Feb 19
Rabbitte and Higgins make final Dáil contributions Two long-standing deputies have made their final Dáil contributions during statements on the report of the banking inquiry. Election 2016 • 28 Jan 16
Opposition trying to 'have it both ways' over IBRC Labour Party TD Pat Rabbitte has accused opposition parties of trying to “have it both ways” on the Commission of Investigation into the IBRC deals, … News • 07 Jun 15
ESB and Vodafone to invest €450m in fibre network ESB and Vodafone are to invest €450m in a fibre broadband network to 50 towns around the country as part of a newly-announced joint venture. News • 02 Jul 14
Group looks at ways to prevent online bullying A greater emphasis on digital literacy at school-level and changes in legislation have been recommended to combat online abuse and cyberbullying. News • 24 Jun 14
New code to deal with energy disconnections A new voluntary code to deal with disconnections by energy companies has been launched by Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte. News • 14 May 14
Taoiseach says tax reduction a Government priority The Taoiseach has said that a reduction in tax is a priority of government but guarantees regarding the budget cannot be given at this stage. News • 12 May 14
Dooley queries RTÉ's refusal to broadcast ad Minister of State at the Department of Communications Seán Sherlock has said his department has no role in the day-to-day running of RTÉ and so … News • 08 May 14
RTÉ launches next generation News Now App RTÉ's Director General Noel Curran has launched the station's next generation News Now App. News • 16 Apr 14
Midland energy export plan will not go ahead The Government has confirmed that it has failed to conclude an agreement with the UK to facilitate the export of renewable energy from the Midlands … News • 13 Apr 14
New oil and gas exploration rules to be decided The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has said he expects the tax terms and regulatory framework for oil and gas exploration will be … News • 06 Mar 14
Govt to consider underground high-tension cables The Government is to set up an independent commission to investigate the possibility of putting some high-tension cables underground. News • 29 Jan 14
Pat Rabbitte details dept's RTÉ contribution Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said he hopes there will not be any further cuts to the contribution RTÉ receives from the Department of … News • 21 Jan 14
Tánaiste addresses Labour Party conference Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has addressed the Labour Party Conference in Kerry where he highlighted the progress towards economic recovery that has been made in the … News • 01 Dec 13
Bord Gáis Energy bids not at 'an acceptable value' Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte has said that none of the bids received for Bord Gáis Energy were at "an acceptable … Business • 27 Nov 13
Rabbitte says Bord Gáis Energy will be sold Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte has said that Bord Gáis Energy will be sold despite recent reports to the contrary. News • 13 Nov 13
Unique postcodes for all households by 2015 Seven-character postcodes are to be allocated to every home in the country by 2015. News • 08 Oct 13
Taoiseach should have debated - Rabbitte Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said that in his view Enda Kenny should have debated about the Seanad referendum. News • 06 Oct 13
Minister calls for community input on wind farms Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte has said it is essential that communities are properly consulted about proposed wind farm developments. News • 03 Oct 13
Labour Senator critical of Gilmore leadership A Labour Senator has said that unless the party urgently changes its policies and strategies in Coalition it will have to look at the issue … News • 30 Aug 13
Submissions on new broadcasting charge sought Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte is seeking submissions from interested parties on the introduction of a new Public Service Broadcasting Charge, which is to replace … News • 27 Aug 13
Rabbitte concerned over RTÉ revenue decline Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said he is concerned at the continuing decline in commercial revenue reaching RTÉ. News • 01 Aug 13
Some flexibility in Budget, says Rabbitte Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said it is important that the Government meets its deficit target of 3% by 2015. News • 31 Jul 13
Household broadcasting fee to apply from 2015 Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has published proposals to replace the current television licence fee with a public service broadcasting charge. News • 17 Jul 13
Rabbitte announces new National Digital Strategy Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has announced the first phase of the Government's National Digital Strategy. News • 11 Jul 13
