HIQA taking regulatory action against two nursing homes HIQA has again apologised to people who feel the agency let them down after revelations about neglect and staff shortages in two nursing homes run by Emeis Ireland. Politics • 17 Jul
HIQA taking regulatory action against two nursing homes HIQA has again apologised to people who feel the agency let them down after revelations about neglect and staff shortages in two nursing homes run by Emeis Ireland. Politics • 17 Jul
Sinn Féin's Mairéad Farrell appointed new chair of PAC Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell is the new chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Dáil's financial watchdog. Ireland • 22 Oct 24
Sinn Féin's Mairéad Farrell appointed new chair of PAC Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell is the new chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Dáil's financial watchdog. Ireland • 22 Oct 24
Brian Stanley 'discharged' from Public Accounts Committee The former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, who is now an Independent, is no longer a member of the Dáil's financial watchdog. Politics • 17 Oct 24
Brian Stanley 'discharged' from Public Accounts Committee The former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, who is now an Independent, is no longer a member of the Dáil's financial watchdog. Politics • 17 Oct 24
EU to discuss animal tracing concerns next week, PAC told The European Commission will meet next week to discuss concerns over animal tracing following a RTÉ Investigates documentary, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Ireland • 20 Jun 24
EU to discuss animal tracing concerns next week, PAC told The European Commission will meet next week to discuss concerns over animal tracing following a RTÉ Investigates documentary, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Ireland • 20 Jun 24
Hospital will not be complete until February 2025 - PAC The CEO of the National Children's Hospital has told the Public Accounts Committee that the facility will not be substantially completed until next February, according to the builders BAM. Health • 30 May 24
Hospital will not be complete until February 2025 - PAC The CEO of the National Children's Hospital has told the Public Accounts Committee that the facility will not be substantially completed until next February, according to the builders BAM. Health • 30 May 24
Revenue zones in on social media influencers for taxes Social media influencers liable for tax on income face a three-tiered response from Revenue, the Public Account Committee (PAC) heard. Politics • 25 Jan 24
Revenue zones in on social media influencers for taxes Social media influencers liable for tax on income face a three-tiered response from Revenue, the Public Account Committee (PAC) heard. Politics • 25 Jan 24
First NCH patients in 2026 'a possibility', PAC hears The head of the development board of the National Children's Hospital cannot guarantee that construction work will be finished by October 2024. Ireland • 19 Oct 23
First NCH patients in 2026 'a possibility', PAC hears The head of the development board of the National Children's Hospital cannot guarantee that construction work will be finished by October 2024. Ireland • 19 Oct 23
NAMA to face PAC questions over heavily discounted deal The National Asset Management Agency is expected to face questions from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the coming weeks about a case in which it sold loans at a 97.5% discount to a debtor's relative. Business • 22 Aug 23
NAMA to face PAC questions over heavily discounted deal The National Asset Management Agency is expected to face questions from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the coming weeks about a case in which it sold loans at a 97.5% discount to a debtor's relative. Business • 22 Aug 23
Central Bank chief quizzed on leaks The chair of the Public Accounts Committee has expressed concern over a series of leaks of sensitive financial information. Business • 20 Apr 23
Central Bank chief quizzed on leaks The chair of the Public Accounts Committee has expressed concern over a series of leaks of sensitive financial information. Business • 20 Apr 23
PAC hears OPW contract almost seven times overbudget The cost of a multi-million euro contract signed by the Office for Public Works (OPW) has grown to almost seven times its original estimate, the Public Accounts Committee has heard. Politics • 16 Dec 22
PAC hears OPW contract almost seven times overbudget The cost of a multi-million euro contract signed by the Office for Public Works (OPW) has grown to almost seven times its original estimate, the Public Accounts Committee has heard. Politics • 16 Dec 22
November sees biggest ever tax take - Revenue Last month broke the record for the biggest tax take ever by the Exchequer, the Public Accounts Committee has heard today. Business • 08 Dec 22
November sees biggest ever tax take - Revenue Last month broke the record for the biggest tax take ever by the Exchequer, the Public Accounts Committee has heard today. Business • 08 Dec 22
PAC told fraud accounts for 0.1% of welfare budget An Oireachtas committee has heard that fraud accounts for 0.1% of the social welfare budget, but that the debate around it risks "demonising everybody" in receipt of payments. Politics • 01 Dec 22
PAC told fraud accounts for 0.1% of welfare budget An Oireachtas committee has heard that fraud accounts for 0.1% of the social welfare budget, but that the debate around it risks "demonising everybody" in receipt of payments. Politics • 01 Dec 22
PAC calls for media commission report to be published The Public Accounts Committee has recommended that the Future of Media Commission report be published without delay so that the economic implications of its recommendations can be examined. Ireland • 05 Jul 22
PAC calls for media commission report to be published The Public Accounts Committee has recommended that the Future of Media Commission report be published without delay so that the economic implications of its recommendations can be examined. Ireland • 05 Jul 22
Reid says South Kerry CAMHS failings 'completely wrong' The head of the HSE has called failings within the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services "completely wrong". Ireland • 10 Mar 22
Reid says South Kerry CAMHS failings 'completely wrong' The head of the HSE has called failings within the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services "completely wrong". Ireland • 10 Mar 22
NTMA chief says Rainy Day Fund is empty The country's Rainy Day Fund is empty, the Public Accounts Committee has heard today. Business • 07 Oct 21
NTMA chief says Rainy Day Fund is empty The country's Rainy Day Fund is empty, the Public Accounts Committee has heard today. Business • 07 Oct 21
IBRC liquidation set to cost €327m, PAC hears TDs have strongly criticised fees of almost €300m which the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation has spent on winding up its operations. Business • 21 Sep 21
IBRC liquidation set to cost €327m, PAC hears TDs have strongly criticised fees of almost €300m which the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation has spent on winding up its operations. Business • 21 Sep 21
Third of HSE spend on PPE written off, PAC told More than a third of the over €900 million the HSE spent on PPE last year had to be written off because of the large quantities purchased and the high prices paid, the Comptroller and Auditor General has said. Politics • 16 Sep 21
Third of HSE spend on PPE written off, PAC told More than a third of the over €900 million the HSE spent on PPE last year had to be written off because of the large quantities purchased and the high prices paid, the Comptroller and Auditor General has said. Politics • 16 Sep 21
Stanley apologises for 'insensitive nature' of tweet Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has apologised for any offence caused by what he said was the "insensitive nature" of a tweet he posted over the weekend. Politics • 02 Dec 20
Stanley apologises for 'insensitive nature' of tweet Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has apologised for any offence caused by what he said was the "insensitive nature" of a tweet he posted over the weekend. Politics • 02 Dec 20
Dáil urged to enter mediation with Angela Kerins The High Court President has urged the Dáil to reconsider its refusal to enter mediation over a claim for damages by the former Rehab CEO, Angela Kerins. Courts • 20 Jan 20
Dáil urged to enter mediation with Angela Kerins The High Court President has urged the Dáil to reconsider its refusal to enter mediation over a claim for damages by the former Rehab CEO, Angela Kerins. Courts • 20 Jan 20
Cost of children's hospital could jump by €50m The Chairman of the board of the National Children's Hospital has told a Dáil committee that construction of the hospital has been delayed by a few months and the current cost of the entire project of €1.73bn may run over again. Ireland • 05 Dec 19
Cost of children's hospital could jump by €50m The Chairman of the board of the National Children's Hospital has told a Dáil committee that construction of the hospital has been delayed by a few months and the current cost of the entire project of €1.73bn may run over again. Ireland • 05 Dec 19
HSE faces questions over delay to primary care delivery The Public Accounts Committee will question the Health Service Executive today over the delay in delivering primary care centres. Health • 05 Dec 19
HSE faces questions over delay to primary care delivery The Public Accounts Committee will question the Health Service Executive today over the delay in delivering primary care centres. Health • 05 Dec 19
State fund for jobs loses €750k due to 'human error' A State fund set up to support jobs in Ireland lost €750,000 on an investment because of a human error that wrongly categorised the money as euro when it should have been in dollars. Business • 26 Nov 19
State fund for jobs loses €750k due to 'human error' A State fund set up to support jobs in Ireland lost €750,000 on an investment because of a human error that wrongly categorised the money as euro when it should have been in dollars. Business • 26 Nov 19
700 living in Direct Provision despite legal status There are more than 700 people living in Direct Provision centres who have already been granted legal status to live in Ireland. Politics • 26 Nov 19
700 living in Direct Provision despite legal status There are more than 700 people living in Direct Provision centres who have already been granted legal status to live in Ireland. Politics • 26 Nov 19
Mechanism for collecting court fines 'not working' Officials from the Courts Service have said the mechanism for collecting fines is causing problems and is not working in the manner it is supposed to. Politics • 14 Nov 19
Mechanism for collecting court fines 'not working' Officials from the Courts Service have said the mechanism for collecting fines is causing problems and is not working in the manner it is supposed to. Politics • 14 Nov 19
Leinster House refurbishment to cost €17m The refurbishment of Leinster House is set to cost in the region of €17 million, an Oireachtas Committee has heard. Politics • 11 Jul 19
Leinster House refurbishment to cost €17m The refurbishment of Leinster House is set to cost in the region of €17 million, an Oireachtas Committee has heard. Politics • 11 Jul 19
