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Presenter Sandra Hurley is joined by Mícheál Lehane and Mary Regan.

Podcast: Leo Varadkar's text messages

It has been a bruising week for the Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar. He admitted his handling of a sensitive agreement with doctors was not best practice. He was cross examined in the Dáil by TDs who grilled him like lawyers in a courtroom.

Your Politics • 05 Nov 20

Tánaiste announces package of measures for Kildare

The Tánaiste has announced a package of measures for businesses in Kildare, following 'the disappointing news to extend restrictions' in the county.

Business • 21 Aug 20

Simon Coveney was in Gaza today to make the announcement

Tánaiste announces €8.8m water plant investment in Gaza

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney is in Gaza, where Ireland has announced investment of €8.8 million in a new waste water treatment plant, which will be powered by solar energy.

World • 03 Dec 19

The document published today is part of the Government's Brexit contingency plan

Government publishes plans for no-deal Brexit

The Government has published an overview of its legislative plans for the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.

Brexit • 24 Jan 19

Ruth Coppinger and Bríd Smith raised the issue in the Dáil

Dáil told woman 'refused' abortion at Dublin hospital

There have been heated exchanges in the Dáil after it heard that a woman carrying a baby diagnosed with a fatal foetal abnormality was not granted a termination at the Coombe Hospital in Dublin.

Politics • 17 Jan 19

Review ordered after three serious reportable incidents uncovered

Kerry hospital recommendations will be implemented

The Tanáiste has said that all 16 recommendations of the HSE's Serious Incident Management Team reviewing the radiology cases at University Hospital Kerry would be implemented.

Politics • 06 Dec 18

Simon Coveney said the State's number one priority must be to protect women in pregnancy

Tánaiste says State needs to protect the unborn child

The Tánaiste has said he does not believe that maintaining the status quo and the Eighth Amendment is the right thing to do.

News • 01 Feb 18

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald

Broad welcome for agreement on Brexit deal

There has been a broad welcome for the Brexit deal agreed this morning from across the Irish political spectrum, accompanied by an acceptance that challenges lie ahead.

Brexit • 08 Dec 17

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar named Simon Coveney has his new Tánaiste

Taoiseach names Coveney as new Tánaiste

Simon Coveney has been named as Tánaiste - replacing Frances Fitzgerald - while Josepha Madigan has been elevated to Cabinet and Heather Humphreys named the new Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation.

News • 30 Nov 17

This email sets out the legal strategy that was initially set to be pursued against Garda whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe

McCabe email was found by Department two weeks ago

The email at the centre of the political controversy surrounding the Tánaiste was found by the Department of Justice a fortnight ago.

Politics • 22 Nov 17

Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald adressing the Seanad

Tánaiste says AG has reaffirmed her position over email

The Tánaiste has told the Seanad that she has received fresh legal advice from the Attorney General which reaffirms that she could not intervene in the legal strategy of the former garda commissioner at the O'Higgins Commission.

Politics • 22 Nov 17

Frances Fitzgerald said dealing with the problem is 'an absolute priority'

Tánaiste defends Govt action on hospital waiting lists

The Tánaiste has defended the Government's action in dealing with hospital waiting lists.

News • 09 Nov 17

Calls have been growing for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan to step down

Tánaiste defends under fire O'Sullivan

The Minister for Justice has strongly defended the Garda Commissioner following repeated calls by opposition politicians for Nóirín O'Sullivan to step down.

Politics • 15 May 17

Frances Fitzgerald was speaking at the launch of the Anti-Human Trafficking Plan

Tánaiste sets out plan to combat human trafficking

Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has said human trafficking is a crime against humanity, which had no place in a modern and civilised society.

News • 17 Oct 16

Enda Kenny was speaking at the launch of the Government’s quarterly report on the action plan for jobs

Banks' failure to pass on low rates 'unacceptable'

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that it is not acceptable that banks do not pass on low interest rates.

News • 30 Apr 15

The Tánaiste said the Government is committed to maintaining the current State pension rates

Tánaiste denies reported plans to cut pensions

Tánaiste Joan Burton has said the Government is not considering cutting the state pension.

News • 29 Dec 14

The Dáil was suspended three times yesterday

Adams reiterates lack of confidence in Barrett

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has reiterated his lack of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett.

News • 28 Nov 14

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said a Government of Fine Gael and Labour needed to work in Ireland's interests

Kenny to discuss economic agenda with new Tánaiste

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is looking forward to meeting the new Tánaiste next week to discuss the agenda for the rest of the Government's term.

News • 05 Jul 14

Eamon Gilmore said the next Budget would try to boost the domestic economy

IMF distances itself from Ashoka Mody's comments

The International Monetary Fund has rejected a call by its former chief of mission to Ireland for a significant reduction in austerity in the country.

Business • 22 Jul 13

Eamon Gilmore said the bill was a step closer towards addressing undocumented Irish

Tánaiste welcomes US immigration reform bill

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore has welcomed the US Senate's approval of a new immigration reform bill.

News • 28 Jun 13

Government getting advice on how to cut IBRC pay

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore says the Government has appointed consultants to advise on how pay levels at the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation could be cut.

News • 08 Nov 12

Tánaiste plays down reports of Ministers' friction

The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has played down reports of tension between the Health Minister James Reilly and the junior minister at the department Róisín Shortall.

News • 22 Sep 12

Enda Kenny spoke to the media ahead of this morning's Cabinet meeting

Reilly accused of failing to keep promises

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has accused the Health Minister of making promises he has failed to keep.

News • 18 Sep 12

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