#Programme for Government

# programme-for-government - Wednesday 16 February, 2022

# Hospital Parking

Govt won't oppose hospital parking bill, but department 'working on plans' to cap daily charge

Feb 16th 2022, 6:30 AM 16,811 Views 8 Comments

The private members’ bill is being brought forward by the Aontú party.

# programme-for-government - Monday 27 December, 2021

# Trans

Taoiseach admits Government needs to 'work harder' to increase supports for transgender teens

Dec 27th 2021, 11:11 AM 26,140 Views 13 Comments

“I think we should consult young trans people to hear their views,” the Taoiseach said.

# programme-for-government - Friday 5 February, 2021

# Moyross

'My beef is the road not going ahead': A Limerick road is causing division lines between Fianna Fáil and the Greens

Feb 5th 2021, 1:01 PM 33,744 Views 40 Comments

Minister Eamon Ryan has been accused of acting “in clear breach” of the Programme for Government.

# programme-for-government - Monday 12 October, 2020

# United Ireland

Principle or pragmatism: Ambiguity surrounds the Shared Island Unit, months after launch

Oct 12th 2020, 12:05 AM 25,243 Views 36 Comments

Patience is running out among some supporters of Irish unity, namely Sinn Féin.

# programme-for-government - Monday 6 July, 2020

# Opinion

Our family law courts are not fit for purpose and we owe it to children to address this now

Jul 6th 2020, 7:00 AM 21,103 Views 25 Comments

CEO of One Family Karen Kiernan says we desperately need a new modern, fit-for-purpose family law system.

# programme-for-government - Friday 26 June, 2020

# Changes

Explainer: What's in the FF-FG-Green programme for government?

Jun 26th 2020, 8:56 PM 24,405 Views 129 Comments

The details of the programme for government negotiated by the three parties.

# programme-for-government - Thursday 25 June, 2020

# Explainer

Explainer: What happens if the Programme for Government is rejected by one of the three parties?

Jun 25th 2020, 6:15 AM 13,679 Views 29 Comments

Ireland could be facing into a second election if the programme fails to pass through any of the three parties.

# programme-for-government - Wednesday 24 June, 2020

# Draft Deal

Eamon Ryan: No one has 'discussed or agreed' alternative approach if PfG rejected

Jun 24th 2020, 9:27 AM 12,851 Views 80 Comments

The Green Party leader said he hopes the programme for government is approved on Friday.

# programme-for-government - Monday 22 June, 2020

$Mark Ruffalo says fossil fuel companies want to 'junk Ireland up' with fracked gas$

# Ruffalo Few Feathers

Mark Ruffalo says fossil fuel companies want to 'junk Ireland up' with fracked gas

Updated Jun 22nd 2020, 8:33 PM 46,959 Views 74 Comments

The Greens have brought in some Hollywood big guns to get the PfG over the line

# Opinion

Opinion: We should have tackled climate change 20 years ago but the second best time is now

Jun 22nd 2020, 4:00 PM 11,640 Views 50 Comments

Environmentalist John Gibbons says the programme for government, for all its imperfections, is the best step forward in at least a decade.

# Fine Gael

Coveney says 'we can't rule out' another general election

Jun 22nd 2020, 9:14 AM 37,332 Views 120 Comments

Members of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party are currently voting on whether or not to back the programme for government.

# programme-for-government - Sunday 21 June, 2020

# Your Say

Poll: Do you support the draft programme for government?

Jun 21st 2020, 1:37 PM 60,690 Views 151 Comments

The draft programme for government was agreed by Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party on Monday.

# programme-for-government - Friday 19 June, 2020

# Crunch Time

'That's the Green way': Catherine Martin says party will accept if members vote against government deal

Jun 19th 2020, 11:37 AM 21,414 Views 67 Comments

Catherine Martin is calling on Green Party members to back the deal to go into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

# programme-for-government - Thursday 18 June, 2020

# Ge2020

Ciarán Cuffe: There's an extraordinary opportunity here for the Greens in government

Jun 18th 2020, 12:30 PM 11,124 Views 47 Comments

The Green Party MEP says, ‘When the planet is burning, it is not a time to argue over the colour of the fire engine.’

# Ge2020

Paul Murphy: Green members shouldn't back the deal with FF and FG - it's just not worth it

Jun 18th 2020, 12:30 PM 16,912 Views 82 Comments

RISE TD Paul Murphy says, ‘By going into government, your party is signing up to significant concessions’.

# programme-for-government - Wednesday 17 June, 2020

# YFG

Youth wing of Fine Gael to vote against coalition as Varadkar warns of 'political crisis' if deal doesn't go through

Jun 17th 2020, 1:59 PM 28,551 Views 118 Comments

“Fine Gael’s distinct identity will be irreparably jeopardised by entering government with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party,” it said.

# Neasa Hourigan

Green TD who helped negotiate programme for government says she can't fully endorse it

Jun 17th 2020, 8:53 AM 38,505 Views 149 Comments

Neasa Hourigan said reducing carbon emissions will likely be back-loaded, and the deal doesn’t do enough in terms of housing.

# programme-for-government - Tuesday 16 June, 2020

# Ubi

Universal basic income: Next government commits to a pilot programme to trial it

Jun 16th 2020, 11:44 AM 70,400 Views 107 Comments

The Green Party had called for a trial similar to those carried out in other countries in its election manifesto.

# Coalition

Éamon Ó Cuív and Saoirse McHugh say they won't back programme for government

Jun 16th 2020, 11:18 AM 32,241 Views 135 Comments

Ó Cuív said he “seriously” fears for the future of Fianna Fáil.

# programme-for-government - Monday 15 June, 2020

# Occupied Territories

Criticism over lack of reference to Occupied Territories Bill in draft programme for government

Jun 15th 2020, 9:29 PM 16,943 Views 43 Comments

Fine Gael and Tánaiste Simon Coveney have repeatedly outlined their opposition to the Bill.

# Transport

Draft government agreement commits to spending €360m a year on cycling and pedestrian projects

Jun 15th 2020, 8:10 PM 18,331 Views 69 Comments

The programme still needs to be voted on by party members.

# New Rules

Carbon, cycling and housing: The main points in the draft programme for government

Jun 15th 2020, 6:59 PM 26,268 Views 73 Comments

Here are the main things to know from the document published today.

# programme-for-government - Tuesday 2 June, 2020

# Government Formation

Greens, FF and FG to meet today for plenary session on programme for government

Jun 2nd 2020, 2:30 PM 8,427 Views 73 Comments

All sides will attempt to agree a significant number of policies today.

# programme-for-government - Sunday 14 May, 2017

# Referenda

'Let the public decide': What's happening with all these referendums promised by government?

May 14th 2017, 7:15 AM 8,820 Views 25 Comments

Referendums on “women’s place in the home” and “blasphemy” were included in the Programme for Government.

# programme-for-government - Saturday 13 May, 2017

# Help I Need Somebody

Has the government delivered on its 'ultimate goal'? One year in, here's how it has fared

May 13th 2017, 7:00 AM 8,356 Views 45 Comments

Last week we looked at its record on health and housing. This week we’re looking at jobs and education.

# programme-for-government - Saturday 6 May, 2017

# Political Promises

This government is a year old but what has it actually achieved?

May 6th 2017, 7:00 AM 11,164 Views 62 Comments

In the first of this two part series, we look at health and housing.

# programme-for-government - Sunday 11 September, 2016

# Put Me Out

Fine Gael TD criticises John Halligan's 'extraordinary' comments about colleagues

Sep 11th 2016, 1:57 PM 23,186 Views 98 Comments

An ongoing row about cardiac care services in Waterford could have serious consequences for the Government.

# programme-for-government - Sunday 14 August, 2016

# Programme For Government

Here are 10 things the Government promised to do in its first 100 days. How are they getting on?

Aug 14th 2016, 6:45 AM 17,843 Views 27 Comments

The Programme for Government was published back in May, promising to make society fairer – has it delivered?

# programme-for-government - Wednesday 11 May, 2016

# Oh Sugar Sugar

Your can of Coke is about to cost more - a tax on sugary drinks is on the way

May 11th 2016, 10:09 PM 35,969 Views 190 Comments

A sugar tax is part of the Programme for Government.

# Programme For Government

Here's what the government plans to do about housing and mental health

May 11th 2016, 9:13 PM 19,603 Views 29 Comments

They’re two major crises. Here’s how they’ll be tackled.

# Supervised Injections

The new government has committed to bringing in drug injection rooms

May 11th 2016, 7:20 PM 12,245 Views 39 Comments

There had been concerns among campaigners that the issue might be set aside.

# Political Promises

These are the 89 promises for you to hold the government to account on

May 11th 2016, 7:18 PM 36,691 Views 80 Comments

The Programme for Government was launched today.

# In All Fairness

Fair play? New programme for government is promising equality for all

May 11th 2016, 4:50 PM 10,924 Views 61 Comments

The ‘partnership’ government has just published its plan of action. It might mention the word ‘fair’ a lot.

# Controversial

Child benefit tied to school attendance in draft programme for government

May 11th 2016, 6:25 AM 22,143 Views 97 Comments

The clause says the measure is to “address poor attendance within some families”.

# programme-for-government - Thursday 25 September, 2014

# Read The Programme

How is Enda getting on with his end of the Programme for Government?

Sep 25th 2014, 6:00 AM 4,146 Views 14 Comments

Pretty well, if he does say so himself.

# programme-for-government - Tuesday 13 May, 2014

# Gap In The Law

What exactly is collective bargaining? A precise legal definition is on the way

May 13th 2014, 4:40 PM 6,906 Views 10 Comments

The cabinet have agreed on plans to reform the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2001.

# programme-for-government - Monday 14 April, 2014

# Child Protection

Children First bill published, 15 years after it was first mooted

Apr 14th 2014, 1:50 PM 7,291 Views 25 Comments

Minister Frances Fitzgerald had promised in early March that the bill would be published soon.

# programme-for-government - Tuesday 4 March, 2014

# Three Years On

Taoiseach: We’ve achieved ‘excellent results’ – but taking credit is ‘the fallacy of fools’

Mar 4th 2014, 11:05 PM 16,493 Views 128 Comments

Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore launched the third annual report on the progress made on the programme for government in Dublin today.

# Three Years On

7 promises the government has delivered on... and 7 it hasn't

Mar 4th 2014, 10:08 AM 16,008 Views 84 Comments

Promises kept and promises broken. As the government marks three years in office today, we assess some aspects of the programme for government.

# programme-for-government - Friday 21 June, 2013

# Labour Pains

'I was never a government TD' - Patrick Nulty on 'electoral con-job' claims

Jun 21st 2013, 8:30 PM 6,722 Views 38 Comments

The now independent TD has defended his decision to resign from the Labour Party in the wake of claims he committed “an electoral con-job” on the people of Dublin West.

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