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HARRIS IN THE US
Taoiseach heads for White House but Rose Garden reception postponed due to hurricane
election speculation
'We haven't completed our mandate': Tánaiste says there's work to finish which cannot be rushed
In a speech this evening, Martin moved to dampen speculation about an imminent election.
Schools
Taoiseach accuses SF of 'hypocrisy' as phone pouch scheme already in place in Northern Ireland
go away outta that
Is Govt gearing up for an imminent election? Tánaiste says he's not been told of any 'acceleration'
Leaders' Questions
Chambers defends €9m phone pouch spend as opposition ask minister 'are you for real?'
budget 2025
Free HRT available from January but women will still pay GP and dispensing fees, says minister
US ARMS SUPPORT
Taoiseach says he won't shy away from speaking Ireland’s 'truth' to US President during visit next week
budget 2025
Minister says there are measures in the budget for those with no children or a home of their own
€2 billion package
Budget 2025: €420 'baby boost' for new parents among one-off payments in cost of living package
Some once-off payments will likely be issued before Christmas.
New gig
Ursula von der Leyen appoints Michael McGrath as the EU's new Justice Commissioner
The roles were announced today after the decision was delayed due to formal processes that needed to be completed in Slovenia.
Drug Payment Scheme
Health Minister: 'There's emerging evidence that Ozempic might be some kind of wonder drug'
Analysis
Will the Tánaiste be annoyed if Harris pushes go on early election? 'I'm always ready' says Martin
budget 2025
Average worker will be €1,000 better off after this year's budget, says finance minister
fianna fail think-in
Tánaiste says by-elections for vacant seats won't be held and February is 'ideal' for election
Martin says no by-elections will be held before the general election.
FF VS FG
Martin not a fan of Harris' 'half-baked' childcare plan and new Dept for Infrastructure idea
Analysis
Fine Gael have been in power for nearly 14 years - but will their 'new energy' win new voters?
budget 2025
€560 ‘baby boost’ and fuel allowance extension to those over 66 earmarked for Budget 2025
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Govt to consider 'further changes' to asylum seeker supports in the coming weeks
Redress
'Those who speak Christianity must practice it': Harris says Govt has 'levers' to make religious orders pay
Land tax
Solution to land hoarding tax impasse expected before Budget day with discussions 'ongoing'
Interview
FG's new MEP on online abuse, fighting for farmers and why she thinks passenger cap will cost jobs
A former champion jockey, Carberry became a household name after appearances on Dancing with the Stars and Ireland’s Fittest Family. But her next job is somewhat different.
mood music
SF's plan for the arts includes tax reliefs and a promise to repatriate 'stolen' Irish artefacts
NEW MEP
Carberry wants to 'clean up' horse passport rules across EU after abuses exposed in Kildare abattoir
The newly elected MEP says she wants to prioritise reforms in horse traceability as work gets underway in the EU Parliament.
Court Case
Senator John McGahon selected by Fine Gael to contest general election following 'scuffle' court case
labour party think-in
Labour pledges to ramp up school divestment, make gains in election and end child homelessness
Sexual Abuse
'Pay up': New figures show religious orders only paid 16% of institutional redress costs
Social media regulation
'Not the space I'm in': Taoiseach has no plans to follow Brazil example in blocking 'X'
budget 2025
Taoiseach says housing key focus as Cabinet meets for the first time after the summer break
Housing
Martin says he can't see FF going into Govt with SF, says housing policies are 'incompatible'
look back in anger
State consumer watchdog says there are 'legitimate concerns' over Oasis ticket sales
The Commission said it will “review all options” to ensure consumer protection laws were followed.
Housing
Sinn Féin pledges 300,000 new homes over five years with Help-to-Buy grants phased out in new plan
Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Féin will “transform” housing delivery in Ireland.
Sinn Féin's new housing plan proposes a three-year emergency ban on rent increases.
Abolishing stamp duty for first-time buyers on homes under €450,000 is also promised.
The party pledges to end long-term homelessness by 2030.
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