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Vacant homes tax raises €2.3m from almost 4,000 people in its first year
Revenue have written to approximately 25,000 single property owners and 728 multi-property owners calling on them to check their eligibility for the vacancy tax

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

European and local elections
Sinn Féin defends decision to leave two candidates off list of Seanad hopefuls
Sinn Féin has defended a decision to leave two party candidates out of a list of its Seanad hopefuls by saying it wants to elect the strongest team possible.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

FILE PHOTO Pressure is growing for TDs to return to Leinster House for sittings of the Dail END
Independents likely to get 'voice at the Cabinet table' with potential super junior ministry
Parties had hoped to have a programme agreed by the end of this week to facilitate membership votes that would pave the way for a new Taoiseach to be elected when the Dáil reconvenes on January 22

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

General Election Ireland 2024
Social Democrats to decide on whether to continue government formation talks
There has been a widespread expectation that the next government will be formed between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and several independent TDs

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

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Parties face 'challenges' to reach agreement with government formation talks set to resume
One source indicated that the next programme for Government would not be as detailed as the one outlined in 2020, citing the need for flexibility

Sun, 05 Jan, 2025

Former ceann comhairle criticises politicians for prioritising social media over public engagement
Former ceann comhairle criticises politicians for prioritising social media over public engagement
Seán Ó Fearghaíl said TDs should be on the ground in communities rather than posting social media photographs of themselves at 'every dog fight' in their constituency

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

Department of Foreign Affairs office, Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Consular assistance provided in more than 1,800 cases, including evacuations from Gaza
The figure does not include ongoing responses to assist Irish citizens caught up in crises in the Middle East

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Sinn Féin nominates six candidates for Seanad election, including high-profile former TD
Sinn Féin nominates six candidates for Seanad election, including high-profile former TD
Former Dublin Bay South TD Chris Andrews, an unexpected casualty in the general election, lost his seat to Eoin Hayes

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Irish Budget
HSE denies holding on to land during housing crisis
Social Democrats say it is 'unconscionable' that a state agency would hold that much land 

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: The year of 'new energy' brought us lots of the same old controversies too
Elaine Loughlin: The year of 'new energy' brought us lots of the same old controversies too
The political year was defined by conflict, referendums, and a long-awaited election — the fallout from which will last well into 2025  

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Sinn Féin to give up Dáil time to progress Occupied Territories Bill
Sinn Féin to give up Dáil time to progress Occupied Territories Bill
Mary Lou McDonald says 'it's indescribable what has happened on the ground in Gaza'

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Dickie Rock Funeral
Mary Lou McDonald: My personal resilience got tested to the extremes
The Sinn Féin leader has had a challenging year

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Caroline Dwane Stanley, wife of former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, resigns from party
Caroline Dwane Stanley, wife of former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, resigns from party
Her husband previously chaired the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee but left Sinn Féin in October following a bitter dispute

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Labour pulls out of government negotiations with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Labour pulls out of government negotiations with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Speaking on the plinth, Ms Bacik said talks with the two parties were exploratory, but there is too much of a gulf between them and Labour

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil backing of Verona Murphy 'paves the way' for Government deal
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backing for the Wexford TD has paved the way for a coalition with the eight regional Independents

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Simon Harris 'proud' TDs are united on Gaza
Simon Harris 'proud' TDs are united on Gaza
Comments came as Israel announced the closure of its embassy in Dublin, in light of what it described as the 'extreme anti-Israel policy of the Irish government'

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Leinster House welcomes newly-elected and re-elected TDs
Leinster House welcomes newly-elected and re-elected TDs
Music, a wallet-stealing seagull, and children running amok the order of the day

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

File Photo ONE OF THE Government jets may have been sold for €330,000 less than it was worth. Additionally, spare parts for the
Government agrees to purchase new €53m jet 
The Government has confirmed the agreement to purchase a new €53m jet. The new jet, which was put out to tender last year at a cost of €45m, is due to replace the existing Government Learjet which has seen repeated breakdowns over recent years.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker
Former trucker Verona Murphy has travelled an often rocky road to one of the most prestigious destinations in Irish politics.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

'Politics is politics': Michael Lowry's summation of the carve-up of the Ceann Comhairle role
'Politics is politics': Michael Lowry's summation of the carve-up of the Ceann Comhairle role
It is thought that Government formation talks will continue until Friday and resume after Christmas

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Ireland's new parliament
History made as Verona Murphy elected Ceann Comhairle of 34th Dáil
Verona Murphy is the first female Ceann Comhairle in the history of the State.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Who is Verona Murphy, the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle?
Who is Verona Murphy, the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle?
Perhaps of equal importance for the independent TD, she will become the first representative from Wexford to do the job

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: What is the Ceann Comhairle and what do they do?
ieExplains: What is the Ceann Comhairle and what do they do?
When a new Dáil is created, the first order of business is to elect the Ceann Comhairle. Ceann Comhairle, meaning Head of Council, acts as speaker or presiding officer for the Dáil. The Ceann Comhairle holds an important role within the Dáil chamber.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Here's everything you need to know about the new TDs for Cork
Here's everything you need to know about the new TDs for Cork
All 20 seats in Cork city and county have been filled. Here's what you need to know about the news TDs for Cork 

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Murphy endorsement meets criticism as FF and FG accused of using Ceann Comhairle role as a 'bargaining chip' 
Murphy endorsement meets criticism as FF and FG accused of using Ceann Comhairle role as a 'bargaining chip' 
At their respective parliamentary party meetings, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris proposed members support Ms Murphy's candidacy

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Labour and Social Democrats continue talks with main two parties
'They want to spend the next five years saying that nobody else is interested in governing and we want to show them we're serious'

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Verona Murphy set for Ceann Comhairle role as Fianna Fáil agree to back her bid
Verona Murphy set for Ceann Comhairle role as Fianna Fáil agree to back her bid
If elected, Verona Murphy would become the first female Ceann Comhairle in the history of the State.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Stardust Aras Ceremony
Michael D Higgins: To say the Irish people are antisemitic is a deep slander
Mr Higgins said he believed that it was part of a 'pattern to damage Ireland'

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Plenary meeting of the North South Ministerial Council, in Dublin
New government likely to be in place in second half of January
An outgoing minister said talks with the regional group of independents were 'not going to be easy, but will get done'

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Fine Gael may back Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle
Fine Gael may back Verona Murphy as next Ceann Comhairle
Party is likely to support the Wexford TD to facilitate a government formation deal with regional independents

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Israeli foreign minister labels Taoiseach Simon Harris as 'antisemitic' 
Israeli foreign minister labels Taoiseach Simon Harris as 'antisemitic' 
Israel announced on Monday that it will open an embassy in Moldova to replace its outpost in Dublin

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
My leadership of Sinn Féin more important than ever, says McDonald
Ms McDonald has faced some criticism after her party was unable to prevent political heavyweights Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael from pursuing another coalition government

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Starmer cannot duck and dive on question of Irish reunification, Sinn Féin says
Mary Lou McDonald said the incoming Government in Dublin must also take “urgent” steps to start planning for unity, including by creating the role of minister for unification

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Outgoing Israeli ambassador accuses government of fostering 'hostile atmosphere'
Meanwhile, Micheál Martin has said the recognition of a Palestinian State and intervention in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel should not be seen as 'hostile' acts

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Cork TD Michael Moynihan 'inundated with calls' of support for Ceann Comhairle bid
Cork TD Michael Moynihan 'inundated with calls' of support for Ceann Comhairle bid
Sources have suggested that Mr Moynihan would first seek clarity from Tánaiste Micheál Martin as to how key the election of Verona Murphy is for the regional group

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

CC COVID COMMITTEE MEETING
Hospitality lobbyist Adrian Cummins to run in Seanad election
The chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland has lobbied Government over the restoration of the 9% Vat rate for hospitality businesses

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Donald Trump nominates Edward Walsh to be ambassador to Ireland
Donald Trump nominates Edward Walsh to be ambassador to Ireland
The current US ambassador to Ireland is Claire Cronin, who was appointed to the role by Joe Biden in 2021

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Ivana Bacik: Labour Party 'unlikely' to enter government but talks continue
Ivana Bacik: Labour Party 'unlikely' to enter government but talks continue
Labour's government priorities include a more active role for the State in issues like housing, and a 'massive street-by-street retrofitting programme for homes'

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Votes Are Counted In The 2024 Irish General Election
Government must face up to ‘disaffection from politics’ after Hutch votes, says Harris
Mr Hutch ran in the Dublin central constituency in last month's election and came close to securing a seat, narrowly losing to Labour's Marie Sherlock

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Social Democrats HQ evacuated after suspicious package addressed to Eoin Hayes arrived
Social Democrats HQ evacuated after suspicious package addressed to Eoin Hayes arrived
Party sources said that staff within the headquarters became suspicious of the package, with the office never having received a package addressed to Mr Hayes

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Independent TDs seeking three junior ministerial roles and super junior appointment
Independent TDs seeking three junior ministerial roles and super junior appointment
But the role of Ceann Comhairle remains up for grabs

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

No timeframe for when pause on Syrian asylum applications will be lifted
No timeframe for when pause on Syrian asylum applications will be lifted
Justice Minister says less than 400 people are affected

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Social Democrats continue government talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael next week 
Social Democrats continue government talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael next week 
Deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said he expects the party's five dealbreakers to come into focus when they meet with Micheál Martin and Simon Harris again

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Sipo responds to criticism around timing of publication of Robert Troy report
Sipo responds to criticism around timing of publication of Robert Troy report
People Before Profit TD Mr Murphy made a complaint to Sipo regarding what the report called a 'pattern of omissions or errors in successive declarations' of interest

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael must back Murphy as Ceann Comhairle to secure independents deal
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael must back Murphy as Ceann Comhairle to secure independents deal
Ahead of formal talks with the two coalition parties, the nine TDs in the Regional Group expect support for Ms Murphy who is their nominee for the powerful position of Ceann Comhairle

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

'Embarrassed would be an understatement', SocDems deputy leader says 
'Embarrassed would be an understatement', SocDems deputy leader says 
Cian O'Callaghan said the way the controversy involving Eoin Hayes unfolded on Tuesday was completely unacceptable and left him feeling 'very angry'

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

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