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July
July 2026
aughinish alumina
Harris won't prejudge Aughinish report, but pledges to support workers if sanctions recommended
Irish Rail
Expansion of Irish rail network could be impacted due to failed €50m Irish Rail IT project
gender-based violence
New Oireachtas committee on domestic and sexual violence to begin work in autumn
courts disruption
Justice minister says he won't buckle to pressure from solicitors over flat-fee legal aid change
Analysis
Von der Leyen says Europe has done most for Gaza. Can Ireland push for more during its presidency?
Ireland has a golden opportunity to make its voice heard. The big question is whether Europe will listen.
Must ReadMaternity Care
Still no agreement on making costly prenatal testing available through the public system
Maternity Care
Health minister backs birth guidelines as ex-Holles master warns of 'catastrophic' risks
United Ireland
Government to oppose Sinn Féin's Irish unity bill as McDonald calls its rejection 'astonishing'
appetite for risk
No more playing it safe: Civil servants told to take the plunge on decisions to speed up delivery
european rules
No age-based social media ban, but 'graduated approach' on the cards, says EU Commissioner
dynamic pricing
Ticket buyers to see how many seats remain at each price while queuing online
EU Commissioner Michael McGrath is due propose legislation in November.
IFAC
Government borrowing to top up its saving funds was always a 'very real possibility', says McGrath
Budget 2027
Increasing 40% tax rate threshold in Harris' sights as he voices inheritance tax 'concerns'
A two-day Cork affair
Taoiseach's old student stomping ground delights von der Leyen as EU presidency kicks off
The European Commission president didn’t get to see too many Cork sights, but the Taoiseach will be satisfied events went off without a hitch.
rising energy costs
Pinergy's 82% increase in night rate electricity described as 'extraordinary' by Tánaiste
social media ban
Could the EU ban social media for children? Von der Leyen expects an expert report this month
eu commission president
Von der Leyen says EU member states hold power to act on Israel sanctions
At a press conference in Cork, Ursula von der Leyen was asked by The Journal why she and the commission are “dragging” their feet on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
Ursula von der-layed
After a four-hour delay, Ursula von der Leyen arrives for two days of meetings in Cork
Investigation
Taoiseach says review into Aughinish Alumina expected to be complete within ‘number of weeks’
Analysis
Von der Leyen visit comes as Euroscepticism is high and the EU's Gaza response is a key driver
The visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Cork comes as support for Ireland’s EU membership is at its lowest point in 13 years.
Analysis
From halloumi to boxty: Ireland's EU presidency begins as Zelenskyy delivers a pointed message
Today was about showcasing Ireland, but below the surface, the government is under pressure when it comes to the Russian-owned Aughinish plant in Limerick.
June
June 2026
rural ireland
Government signs off on plan to make it easier for locals to build homes in their own areas
The new plan tells local authorities they are no longer to be ‘over prescriptive’ about rural housing rules.
Oil Prices
Current excise reductions on petrol and diesel to stay in place until 1 September
The Taoiseach and Tánaiste both indicated in recent days that the government wanted to avoid a “cliff edge” for households and businesses.
legal aid
Justice minister ups flat legal aid fee for solicitors to €520 after week of court disruption
Inheritance
Call to raise gift exemption to €5k so parents can help with deposits without reducing inheritance
TD Cormac Devlin says parents should be allowed gift €10,000 in total, without touching the lifetime thresholds.
petrol and diesel
No 'cliff-edge' says Taoiseach as phased reversal of fuel excise cuts to be discussed next week
soaring temperatures
Minister raises concerns with Uisce Éireann over water outages planned during hot weather
Budget 2027
Inheritance tax shake-up under consideration as Taoiseach notes concerns of those without children
covid inquiry
Covid inquiry quizzes Taoiseach in extensive question session on pandemic decision-making
O'Connell Street
While the GPO undergoes a makeover some government offices could move to O'Connell Street
There will be a cultural centre, office accommodation and retail space on the GPO site.
free contraception scheme
Pharmacists to renew contraception prescriptions under expanded State service
Analysis
Here's why UK leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham won't need any introductions in Ireland
Those in Irish government circles have described the possible changeover from Starmer to Burnham as “business as usual”.
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