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Cabinet

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Harris announced as new Finance Minister as Donohoe quits Dáil for World Bank role
The Fine Gael TD’s departure will trigger a by-election in the Dublin Central constituency.
Paschal Donohoe is off for a big job in the States, but what does the World Bank actually do?
The finance minister is stepping down to take a US-based job as the World Bank’s number two.
Ban on disposable vapes moves closer as Minister brings draft law to Cabinet
The date for Ireland's next Census in 2027 has been set (and you'll be able to fill it out online)
Government aiming for ‘digital wallet’ of life milestones by 2030
Move towards private developers installing wastewater systems described as 'crucial' for supply
Asylum-seekers with jobs will be required to pay towards their accommodation under new plans
Cabinet signs off on multi-billion euro plan to upgrade public transport across Cork city
Jennie's Law: What we know and don't know about plans for a new domestic violence register
Legal term 'child pornography' to be changed to 'child sexual abuse material'
First major overhaul of rules for state spending since 2008 to be brought to Cabinet
Ireland to give funds for aid and reconstruction of Gaza in the coming months, says Tánaiste
Change to Dublin Airport passenger cap edges closer as minister seeks power to remove limit
The government's revised housing plan now won't see the light of day until October
Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly announced as new Garda Commissioner, succeeding Drew Harris
It comes after a lengthy search process, with the current commissioner’s term extended twice.
Fewer than half of sick children govt pledged to evacuate from Gaza have arrived in Ireland so far
Employment minister says real impact of tariffs on job cuts currently 'difficult to assess'
High Court hearings in TDs' similar cases over 'super junior ministers' conclude
Dublin city councillors criticise Minister's plans to downsize apartments
New laws will stop insurers using a person's medical history against them if they've had cancer
Sinn Féin TD's case against 'Super Junior' ministers at Cabinet at the High Court tomorrow
The government is drawing up a list of the best (and worst) councils for housing delivery
Mary Lou McDonald says plans to revamp GPO as mixed used 'cultural' hub is a 'betrayal of history'
Similar to how Temple Bar was revitalised, a special body is to be set up to drive improvements across the city.
State-backed student accommodation to have twin rooms and shared bathrooms to boost bed capacity
Ban on Irish imports from Israeli settlements in Occupied Palestine is approved by Cabinet
Taoiseach to update Cabinet on plans to speed up process of buying a home and reduce probate time
It's (almost) all housing as emergency RPZ laws sent to Cabinet with two other housing memos
Ireland seeking that EU avoid implementing counter tariffs on the US, cabinet to hear
Update to defective building blocks scheme cautiously welcomed by Donegal 100% Redress TD
Govt considers making attic conversions and house extensions for elderly relatives exempt from planning
Old Cork Prison to be demolished and rebuilt... by 2031
Justice Minister to repeal State's counter-terrorism laws and replace Special Criminal Court
Cabinet to hear update on government's plans to bring RTÉ finances under C&AG scrutiny
Migration Minister says he is unaware of reported plans to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel
Ministers discuss Leaving Cert reforms - and how to leverage teachers' pay to get them implemented
Suicide rate in Ireland has reduced by over 25% since 2000, Cabinet to be told
Harris to bring plans to roll-out Ireland's first military radar programme to Cabinet today
Further three month delay to rollout of auto-enrolment pensions for workers
Short-term let rules one step closer as Cabinet gives green light
Garda Commissioner's contract extended until replacement is found