Bruton confirms he will stand down at next election Long-serving Fine Gael TD and former Minister Richard Bruton will not contest the next general election, he has confirmed. Politics • 05 Sep
Podcast: FG needs needs to "flex its muscle more" The new Chairman of the Fine Gael party Richard Bruton has said the party needs to "flex its muscle more". Your Politics • 23 Jul 20
Trading online voucher scheme to be expanded A major expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to help small and micro enterprises to get online quickly has been announced today. Business • 08 Jun 20
Calls for new climate change centre in Midlands A new centre for climate change should be established in the midlands, according to the Government's Just Transition Commissioner, Kieran Mulvey. Ireland • 22 May 20
Fine Gael TDs believe election possible within weeks Several members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party have said they believe a general election is possible within weeks or even days. Election 2020 • 12 Jan 20
Ban on dumping textiles in bins proposed 80,000 tonnes of textiles are dumped into Irish bins every year, according to Minister for the Environment Richard Bruton. Environment • 30 Dec 19
Government asks RTÉ to defer decision on Lyric FM move The Government has asked RTÉ to defer its decision to move Lyric FM from its offices in Limerick. Ireland • 10 Dec 19
Minister Bruton says RTÉ requires 'restructuring' The future of the public service broadcaster was discussed in the Dáil this afternoon with politicians from across the parties delivering statements on RTÉ to … Politics • 14 Nov 19
Public anxiety over RTÉ presenter pay - Bruton Minister for Communications Richard Bruton has said there is a lot of anxiety among the public about the high levels of pay for RTÉ presenters. Ireland • 09 Nov 19
Future of Bord na Móna workers a priority - Bruton The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has said the future of Bord na Móna workers is a priority. Ireland • 06 Oct 19
Minister working on strategy to ban single-use plastics Minister for Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton has he would like to introduce a nationwide ban on single use plastics and is considering applying … Environment • 16 Sep 19
RTÉ needs to transform itself, says Bruton The Minister for Communications has said RTÉ needs to "transform itself" to respond to changes in the media landscape. Ireland • 15 Sep 19
'Industry central to Ireland's climate action targets' The government has advised industry that the environment needs to move higher up their agenda if businesses want to remain competitive. Business • 29 Aug 19
RTÉ, Sky and Google among Online Safety Act submissions Minister for Communications Richard Bruton has published the submissions in relation to the public consultation on the introduction of a new Online Safety Act. Ireland • 27 Jun 19
€150m cost for failing to meet 2020 emissions target The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has said it is likely to cost the State up to €150m to pay for carbon credits … Environment • 15 May 19
'New set of beliefs' needed to fix climate - Bruton The public will have to adopt a "new set of beliefs" in a bid to fix the Earth's climate, the Minister for Climate Action and … Politics • 13 May 19
€2m in funding for SMEs to upgrade their lighting A total of €2m in funding has been announced for small and medium-sized businesses to invest in energy efficient lighting. Business • 08 Apr 19
NI authorities may restart interconnector planning Authorities in Northern Ireland are considering starting the planning process again to build the North-South Interconnector, the Minister for Communications has said. Politics • 19 Feb 19
Minister to raise concerns over salary levels with RTÉ The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton has pledged to raise the issue of high salaries with RTÉ. Politics • 24 Jan 19
Govt departments banned from buying single-use plastics Government departments can no longer purchase single-use plastic straws, cups or cutlery from today. Ireland • 04 Jan 19
President appoints new Government ministers President Michael D Higgins has officially appointed the new Government ministers at a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin this evening. Politics • 16 Oct 18
Bruton 'committed' to NBP as Communications Minister Richard Bruton has been named as Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment following the resignation of Denis Naughten, while Joe McHugh has been named … Politics • 14 Oct 18
5% rise in capitation funding for schools 'a pittance' The Irish National Teachers' Organisation has described the 5% increase in capitation or day-to-day funding for schools announced as part of Budget 2019 as "a … Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
Religion as school admission criteria is outlawed Minister for Education Richard Bruton has signed an order to outlaw the use of religion as a criteria for primary school admissions in almost all … Education • 03 Oct 18
Minister wants review of Traveller history in schools The Minister for Education has asked the State's curriculum development body to review the place of Traveller culture and history in both primary and second … Education • 27 Sep 18
