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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”.
the man who created the internet
'We have the power to change the internet for the better', says the World Wide Web inventor
Housing Crisis
Keep eviction ban as option to tackle homelessness, report says, but coalition leaders say no
Explainer
Why are the Taoiseach and Tánaiste supporting a Sinn Féin bill on abortion and will it pass?
It’s pretty rare for the government to back an opposition bill, but it’s even more unusual when it’s on the issue of abortion.
legal aid fees
Minister digging in on legal aid reforms after report flags solicitors 'maximising' earnings
Explainer
Short-term let changes: December deadline, grace period for some and enforcement concerns
The register of short-term lets, such as Airbnb’s, will be in operation for most from 1 December.
Housing Crisis
N11 road bridge, new parks and Naas harbour link among 82 projects approved under housing fund
energy costs
Will excise cuts be extended so fuel remains cheaper? The government is still thinking about it
EU-Israel relations
McEntee pushes EU trade sanctions as some nations hold out on travel bans for Israeli ministers
canadian visitor
Mark Carney to travel to Dublin and Mayo this weekend before joining G7 leaders in France
Leaders' Questions
Government will do all it can for festivals after ticket firm collapse, minister says
Housing Crisis
Harris says he's meeting too many local councils who think they've 'done enough' on housing
the candidate podcast
Tánaiste rules out stamp duty relief for first-time-buyers but says budget will target childcare fees
In a wide-ranging interview on The Candidate podcast, the Tánaiste outlined some of his budget priorities.
private maternity option
Divisions emerge in Fine Gael over position taken by health minister on Rotunda consultants
The HSE said, in practice, there is no guarantee that a woman in the public system will see the same consultant or midwife at every appointment.
drink-driving arrest
'I'll face the consequences of whatever happens': Malcolm Byrne speaks about drink-driving arrest
passport change
TD seeks solution for parents facing travel checks if they don't share their child's surname
door left open
Simon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to government one day
The Morning Lead
Readers on private and public maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
Women who have been through both public and private maternity care tell us about their experiences.
War of Words
Michael Healy-Rae says his brother's comments cost him his agriculture ministry
Michael Healy Rae says a lot of ‘soul-searching’ will now have to be done by ‘team Healy-Rae’.
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