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Cork, Limerick, and Waterford mayors will get new powers, but they can also be impeached Directly-elected Mayor

Cork, Limerick, and Waterford mayors will get new powers, but they can also be impeached

1 hour ago 3,123 Views 8 Comments

The idea of directly-elected mayors for these regions will be voted on in a plebiscite on 24 May.

Monday 18 March, 2019

New intelligence unit to assess threats to State security will be set up by the end of the year Terror Threat

New intelligence unit to assess threats to State security will be set up by the end of the year

Mon 8:15 AM 21,141 Views 28 Comments

Varadkar says Ireland is as prepared as any other country for a terror attack.

Sunday 17 March, 2019

Every child should be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school, says Taoiseach Sinne Fianna Fail

Every child should be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school, says Taoiseach

Sun 6:15 AM 20,298 Views 102 Comments

There have been calls for the teaching of the national anthem to be added to the curriculum.

Saturday 16 March, 2019

An unexpected guest and a luminous river: Leo ends St Patrick's trip not being centre of attention St Patrick's Day

An unexpected guest and a luminous river: Leo ends St Patrick's trip not being centre of attention

Sat 11:30 PM 56,128 Views No Comments

Varadkar finished off the final leg of his US trip walking in the Chicago parade and taking a boat trip down the river.

Taoiseach says he wasn't nervous ahead of Pence speech: 'I wanted to express Ireland's values' LGBT Rights

Taoiseach says he wasn't nervous ahead of Pence speech: 'I wanted to express Ireland's values'

Sat 9:30 PM 23,237 Views 63 Comments

Varadkar said he and Pence have very different views on social issues, but says it’s better to engage with people rather than boycott them.

Taoiseach: 'It is not going to be a case of everything being alright. Brexit is bad news' Brexit

Taoiseach: 'It is not going to be a case of everything being alright. Brexit is bad news'

Updated Sat 7:00 PM 23,245 Views 46 Comments

The DUP is set to resume discussions with the British government on Monday ahead of an expected third Westminster vote.

Taoiseach marches alongside Conor McGregor in Chicago's St Patrick's Day parade St Patrick's Day

Taoiseach marches alongside Conor McGregor in Chicago's St Patrick's Day parade

Updated Sat 5:33 PM 73,509 Views 18 Comments

Government officials were left surprised at McGregor’s appearance at the parade.

'We all need to stand up to hate': Taoiseach condemns New Zealand terror attack Terror Attack

'We all need to stand up to hate': Taoiseach condemns New Zealand terror attack

Sat 6:15 AM 7,171 Views 44 Comments

At least 49 people were killed yesterday at two mosques, when a man opened fire on people while videoing the massacre.

Taoiseach says climate change protests are 'welcome' and 'inspiring' Climate Change

Taoiseach says climate change protests are 'welcome' and 'inspiring'

Sat 12:07 AM 9,903 Views 75 Comments

Earlier this month, the Taoiseach said he supported school students going on strike.

Friday 15 March, 2019

Taoiseach says Trump could visit Ireland as early as June RSVP

Taoiseach says Trump could visit Ireland as early as June

Fri 11:17 PM 9,569 Views 47 Comments

Yesterday in the Oval Office, Trump has said that he hopes to visit Ireland this year.

Leo's meeting with Pence makes global headlines as Taoiseach avoids gaffes in Washington No Windfarms

Leo's meeting with Pence makes global headlines as Taoiseach avoids gaffes in Washington

Fri 2:24 PM 74,620 Views 42 Comments

The Taoiseach’s visit to Pence’s house, alongside his long-term partner, dominated coverage yesterday.

New hope for Irish workers who could get access to thousands of US visas Washington DC

New hope for Irish workers who could get access to thousands of US visas

Fri 1:09 AM 18,705 Views 27 Comments

It is now understood that US President Donald Trump has personally spoken to Senator Cotton about his opposition to the bill.

Thursday 14 March, 2019

Trump says he gave May advice on Brexit negotiations but she 'didn't listen' to it Brexit

Trump says he gave May advice on Brexit negotiations but she 'didn't listen' to it

Mar 14th 2019, 4:00 PM 36,100 Views 56 Comments

Trump made his comments while speaking to reporters during his meeting with Varadkar in the Oval Office.

Trump says he hopes to visit Ireland this year during White House visit by Taoiseach Oval Office

Trump says he hopes to visit Ireland this year during White House visit by Taoiseach

Mar 14th 2019, 3:26 PM 16,751 Views 64 Comments

The Taoiseach will return to the White House later this evening for the traditional shamrock ceremony.

Varadkar speaks of being judged by 'political actions not sexual orientation' as he meets Pence Breakfast Meeting

Varadkar speaks of being judged by 'political actions not sexual orientation' as he meets Pence

Mar 14th 2019, 2:05 PM 36,712 Views 77 Comments

The US vice president has been criticised for his views and his legislative record on LGBT rights.

Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence LGBT Rights

Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence

Mar 14th 2019, 6:15 AM 40,966 Views 58 Comments

Last year, Mike Pence told the Taoiseach his partner, Matt Barrett, would be welcome in Pence’s home if he decides to attend this year.

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Varadkar says in uncertain time of Brexit, 'friends' in the United States are needed 'more than ever' Got Your Back

Varadkar says in uncertain time of Brexit, 'friends' in the United States are needed 'more than ever'

Mar 14th 2019, 4:33 AM 7,688 Views 20 Comments

All eyes were on Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett, as they attended the Irish Funds dinner in Washington DC last night.

Wednesday 13 March, 2019

Leo Varadkar says those that wanted Brexit 'have been chasing unicorns for a long time' Washington DC

Leo Varadkar says those that wanted Brexit 'have been chasing unicorns for a long time'

Mar 13th 2019, 6:22 PM 14,828 Views 36 Comments

Varadkar said there is a “rich irony” that the UK’s tariff proposals intend to treat Northern Ireland differently to Great Britain.

Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence St Patrick's Day

Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence

Mar 13th 2019, 5:17 PM 37,482 Views 77 Comments

The US vice president has been criticised for his views and his legislative record on LGBT people.

Tuesday 12 March, 2019

Breakfast meeting between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be open to the media this year St Patrick's Day

Breakfast meeting between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be open to the media this year

Mar 12th 2019, 11:42 PM 11,598 Views 30 Comments

US Vice President Mike Pence was criticised for excluding the media from the traditional breakfast meeting with the Taoiseach.

Taoiseach heading to Washington DC for annual St Patrick's Day meeting with Donald Trump White House Visit

Taoiseach heading to Washington DC for annual St Patrick's Day meeting with Donald Trump

Mar 12th 2019, 6:00 AM 8,562 Views 45 Comments

Leo Varadkar will also travel to Chicago this year.

Friday 8 March, 2019

Taoiseach says there is an 'epidemic' of violence against women Women's Rights

Taoiseach says there is an 'epidemic' of violence against women

Updated Mar 8th 2019, 1:00 PM 25,934 Views 80 Comments

The government today ratified the Istanbul Convention which obliges it to protect women from all forms of violence.

Thursday 7 March, 2019

Top civil servant says you can't compare how Dermot Bannon delivers projects to that of the children's hospital Not The Same

Top civil servant says you can't compare how Dermot Bannon delivers projects to that of the children's hospital

Mar 7th 2019, 4:14 PM 27,944 Views 38 Comments

The government is going to stop accepting ‘guesstimates’ for large-scale projects.

Sec Gen accused of calling committee 'a mob', Robert Watt says he didn't recall and did not mean to offend Children's Hospital This post contains videos

Sec Gen accused of calling committee 'a mob', Robert Watt says he didn't recall and did not mean to offend

Mar 7th 2019, 10:13 AM 14,109 Views 38 Comments

Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane said there is a level of contempt being shown to Oireachtas committees.

'Ridiculous situation': Jobseekers forced to do JobPath programme for a third time Jobseekers

'Ridiculous situation': Jobseekers forced to do JobPath programme for a third time

Mar 7th 2019, 6:00 AM 48,931 Views 63 Comments

Private companies operating JobPath get over €3k for every jobseeker that makes it through the scheme.

Wednesday 6 March, 2019

Shane Ross apologises for saying Sinn Féin TD was ‘like a donkey’ Green Card

Shane Ross apologises for saying Sinn Féin TD was ‘like a donkey’

Updated Mar 6th 2019, 6:30 PM 34,073 Views 85 Comments

Imelda Munster accused the minister of resorting to name-calling, while Ross says the statement was an analogy.

Department asks Europe to set a date for when motorists travelling to Northern Ireland will not need green cards Brexit

Department asks Europe to set a date for when motorists travelling to Northern Ireland will not need green cards

Updated Mar 6th 2019, 6:00 PM 33,217 Views 47 Comments

The government is working on a bilateral arrangement between the EU and the UK, but that has yet to be agreed.

Mary Lou to attend White House St Patrick's Day event after getting snubbed last year RSVP

Mary Lou to attend White House St Patrick's Day event after getting snubbed last year

Mar 6th 2019, 5:06 PM 22,935 Views 60 Comments

Last year there was some controversy after McDonald was not invited to the White House for the traditional St Patrick’s Day reception.

Tuesday 5 March, 2019

New armed Garda unit for border region, but Taoiseach says it would be rolled out even if Brexit wasn't happening Cavan

New armed Garda unit for border region, but Taoiseach says it would be rolled out even if Brexit wasn't happening

Mar 5th 2019, 4:27 PM 21,438 Views 28 Comments

Varadkar confirmed today that a third unit is to be located in Cavan.

Monday 4 March, 2019

First-time-buyer loan scheme requires 'further tranche of funding' to continue Housing

First-time-buyer loan scheme requires 'further tranche of funding' to continue

Mar 4th 2019, 7:15 PM 29,865 Views 22 Comments

A first-time-buyer can apply for a home loan to purchase a new or second-hand property, or to build their own home under the scheme.

Fine Gael European election candidate says May vote can send 'green jersey' message to Brexiteers Mark Durkan

Fine Gael European election candidate says May vote can send 'green jersey' message to Brexiteers

Mar 4th 2019, 6:43 PM 14,050 Views 63 Comments

The former SDLP leader says he knows voting for a Northern Ireland voice is a big ask for Dublin people.

'Losing the war of the rhododendrons': Healy-Rae says invasive weed in Killarney is getting worse Send In The Army

'Losing the war of the rhododendrons': Healy-Rae says invasive weed in Killarney is getting worse

Mar 4th 2019, 6:10 AM 35,240 Views 49 Comments

Last year Healy-Rae said the army should be sent to Killarney National Park. 12 months on, he says the situation is getting worse.

Sunday 3 March, 2019

Mica scandal: Families living in 'crumbling homes' as redress scheme awaits sign off Concrete

Mica scandal: Families living in 'crumbling homes' as redress scheme awaits sign off

Mar 3rd 2019, 7:00 AM 18,856 Views 9 Comments

It is understood the roll out of the redress scheme is in its final stages.

Taoiseach told that 'banks are as aggressive and as arrogant as the time of the crash'

Taoiseach told that 'banks are as aggressive and as arrogant as the time of the crash'

Mar 3rd 2019, 6:00 AM 38,420 Views 54 Comments

Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness told the Taoiseach that people are crying out for help.

Friday 1 March, 2019

Over 28,600 people waiting on driving test date - but RSA says backlog is improving Tick Tock

Over 28,600 people waiting on driving test date - but RSA says backlog is improving

Mar 1st 2019, 11:04 AM 11,648 Views 43 Comments

The longest wait times in the country are in Churchtown, Mallow, Skibereen, Sligo, Tralee and Wicklow.

Thursday 28 February, 2019

Minister appoints counsellor board that will deal with 'rogue' psychotherapists and crisis pregnancy agencies Regulations

Minister appoints counsellor board that will deal with 'rogue' psychotherapists and crisis pregnancy agencies

Feb 28th 2019, 5:50 PM 12,315 Views 21 Comments

The board’s work will take a minimum of two years to complete.

Chief whip confirms national survey on sexual violence will take five years to complete Savi Report 2

Chief whip confirms national survey on sexual violence will take five years to complete

Feb 28th 2019, 5:11 PM 6,415 Views 8 Comments

It’s been 17 years since the Savi – Sexual Abuse and Violence in Ireland – report, was published.

Taoiseach slams TD for 'mudslinging' as he confirms tribunal costs will overrun by millions Committee Meeting

Taoiseach slams TD for 'mudslinging' as he confirms tribunal costs will overrun by millions

Feb 28th 2019, 4:28 PM 24,792 Views 13 Comments

There were tetchy exchanges between TD Pearse Doherty and the Taoiseach today.

'Cute as foxes': TD asks why the housing department is retweeting tweets with the Fine Gael logo Housing Stats

'Cute as foxes': TD asks why the housing department is retweeting tweets with the Fine Gael logo

Feb 28th 2019, 1:17 PM 21,443 Views 35 Comments

Meath TD Shane Cassells said there are serious ethical issues with the department retweeting Fine Gael messages.

Wednesday 27 February, 2019

Parents told to ensure no overnight Scouting Ireland trips go ahead without safe number of supervisors Scouting Ireland

Parents told to ensure no overnight Scouting Ireland trips go ahead without safe number of supervisors

Updated Feb 27th 2019, 7:06 PM 32,841 Views 63 Comments

Tusla says an ‘immediate review’ of the current standards around the supervision of children should be undertaken.

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