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October
October 2024
Red linesHarris says he won't go into Govt with a party that wants to scrap Help-to-Buy and First Home schemes
Micheál Martin
Update on Occupied Territories Bill to go to Cabinet but it will 'take some time to legislate for'
Sinn Féin's week from hell
SF facing an all-island GUBU moment with focus on McDonald's judgment and ability to lead
The talk around Leinster House now is that it would be perfect timing for the government parties if Taoiseach Simon Harris called an election sooner rather than later.
Sinn FéinEx-SF senator Niall Ó Donnghaile reveals he is party member who resigned over texting controversy
Analysis
Sinn Féiners 'pissed off' and 'frustrated' as they hurtle towards an election in crisis mode
The Opposition has dubbed it a Sinn Féin “implosion”.
cash is kingCash will have to be accepted by Govt bodies with new mandatory acceptance law on the way
US-IRISH ELECTIONSAn apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
HARRIS IN THE US
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
Child AbuseTaoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'
trump vs harrisTrump or Harris? Taoiseach says Irish Govt will work with whoever wins the US election
letter from the states
Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel, that is a glaring misstep
Harris had the ear of one of the most powerful leaders yesterday, but did he use the opportunity to say it like it is?
the morning lead
Attorney General to brief Government next week on legal standing of Occupied Territories Bill
The Bill, which was brought forward by independent senator Frances Black, seeks to prevent Ireland from trading in goods and services imported from occupied territories.
Taoiseach Simon Harris had previously ordered a review on trade with Israel, in light of a decision by the International Court of Justice.
The Bill was first passed in the Seanad in 2018, but is now stalled at Second Stage in the Dáil.
In the White HouseTaoiseach says Joe Biden briefed him on Netanyahu phone call that Harris hopes results in action
white house meetingTaoiseach stops short of confirming he will directly call on Biden to halt US supply of arms to Israel
HARRIS IN THE US
Taoiseach set for '30 minute meeting' with Joe Biden in Oval Office to mark Irish-US relations
HARRIS IN THE USTaoiseach 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.
SchoolsTaoiseach accuses SF of 'hypocrisy' as phone pouch scheme already in place in Northern Ireland
go away outta thatIs Govt gearing up for an imminent election? Tánaiste says he's not been told of any 'acceleration'
Leaders' QuestionsChambers defends €9m phone pouch spend as opposition ask minister 'are you for real?'
budget 2025Free HRT available from January but women will still pay GP and dispensing fees, says minister
US ARMS SUPPORTTaoiseach says he won't shy away from speaking Ireland’s 'truth' to US President during visit next week
budget 2025Minister says there are measures in the budget for those with no children or a home of their own
September
September 2024
€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 SchemeHealth Minister: 'There's emerging evidence that Ozempic might be some kind of wonder drug'
AnalysisWill the Tánaiste be annoyed if Harris pushes go on early election? 'I'm always ready' says Martin
budget 2025Average 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.
