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 … 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
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 … World • 03 Dec 19
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
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 … Politics • 17 Jan 19
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 … Politics • 06 Dec 18
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
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 … Brexit • 08 Dec 17
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 … News • 30 Nov 17
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 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 … Politics • 22 Nov 17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 … News • 05 Jul 14
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
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
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
