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Simon Harris replies to PEarse Doherty in the Dáil

Govt, Opposition clash over 'eye-watering' rent hikes

The Government and Opposition have come to blows over "eye-watering" rent increases that are expected as a result of reforms to the market.

Politics • 20 hrs

Labour Party Health spokesperson Marie Sherlock said 'life or death issues' had emerged following the RTÉ Investigates series

HSE report sought on psychiatric cases highlighted by RTÉ

The Government has ordered reports from the HSE on each of the individual case studies highlighted in the recent RTÉ Investigates' series on psychiatric care.

RTÉ Investigates • 18 hrs

No defence measures in place with other states - McEntee

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee has said security arrangements have not yet been made with other countries ahead of Ireland taking on the EU Presidency in July.

Politics • 21 hrs

Farmers have been holding a round-the-clock protest outside Bord Bia's offices in Dublin

Minister considering governance review into Bord Bia

The Minister for Agriculture has said he is considering an independent expert-led governance review into Bord Bia, in response to a proposal from the Irish Farmers' Association to examine the State agency's board membership eligibility as well as its various quality-assurance schemes.

Business • 19 hrs

Peadar Toibin speaking on the Six One News

Concerns over autonomy of Confidential Recipient Office

The Confidential Recipient Office - which examines concerns about HSE-run services - should remain independent, according to Safeguarding Ireland.

Politics • 1 hr

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn

Irish, UK govts on 'same page' on Troubles investigations

The Irish and British governments are "absolutely on the same page" when it comes to addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past, the minister for justice has said.

Ireland • 19 hrs

Trump may visit Ireland in September, ambassador says

US President Donald Trump may visit Ireland in September during the Irish Open golf tournament, the US Ambassador to Ireland has said.

Munster • 20 hrs

Students asked to share thoughts on TDs' Dáil behaviour

The Leas-Cheann Comhairle has asked a group of students to write to Dáil Éireann and share their thoughts on how some politicians behave in the House.

Politics • 18 hrs

Government apologises to institutional abuse survivors

The Government has issued a formal apology to survivors of institutional abuse, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin telling the Dáil that what they went through was "harrowing".

Ireland • 25 Feb

Ministers to return overpayments from NSSO, says Chambers

All Government ministers and ministers of state have either concluded or have arrangements in place to return any overpayments made to them by the National Shared Service Office, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure.

Politics • 25 Feb

After apology, concern for those who still feel excluded

The Government's apology to institutional abuse survivors is welcome, but there's concern for those who - after four State apologies - still feel excluded.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Feb

Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett addressed the potential dangers to children from AI technology at the Oireachtas Committee on Media today

Social media bosses may be liable for safety breaches

The Department of Communications is not ruling out holding individual directors of social media companies liable for online safety breaches.

Ireland • 25 Feb

Protests to highlight concerns over SNA allocations

Protests are taking place at locations across the country this evening to highlight the ongoing concerns of parents, schools and Special Needs Assistants following controversy over the last week around SNA allocations for schools.

Education • 25 Feb

Photo Shows Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland and for Defence Helen McEntee TD launching of the Maritime Defence Strategy on board the Le. Samuel Beckett

First National Maritime Security Strategy launched

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has launched Ireland's first National Maritime Security Strategy, aimed at safeguarding Irish sovereignty and to deepen naval co-operation with France and the UK.

Ireland • 25 Feb

The Rotunda Maternity Hospital on Parnell Square in Dublin

No timeframe for moving Rotunda to Connolly, dept says

The Department of Health has said there is no timeframe for the Government policy of 2015 to move the Rotunda Hospital to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.

Health • 25 Feb

Minister Peter Burke and US Ambassador Edward Walsh are pictured at a photocall

Government awaiting 'exact clarity' over US tariffs

The Government has said that it is still awaiting "exact clarity" on tariffs following the decision by the US Supreme Court last week to strike down President Donald Trump's trade taxes.

Business • 25 Feb

Men in military uniform with military equipment on display with a ship docked behind them

AI vessel tracking system awarded funding

An AI-enhanced vessel detection system, developed by researchers from Trinity College Dublin, has been awarded funding to help enhance the Irish Naval Service's defence capabilities.

Ireland • 25 Feb

A house key on a tenancy agreement contract

Govt backs rent reforms as landlord eyes 25% income rise

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended the Government's rent reforms after a major landlord predicted they would lead to increases of over 25% in its rental income.

Politics • 25 Feb

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Fianna Fáil centenary

Taoiseach confident in FF's future at centenary launch

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is confident in Fianna Fáil's future existence, as he launched a programme to commemorate the centenary of the foundation of the party.

Ireland • 25 Feb

Cracked concrete wall at the adge of building window

Homes in Dublin, Wexford to join defective blocks scheme

Minister for Housing James Browne has sought Cabinet approval to extend the defective concrete blocks scheme to a number of homes in Co Wexford and in Fingal in Dublin.

Politics • 24 Feb