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July
July 2024
Irish-UK relationsHarris to speak to Starmer 'in coming hours', says he wants relationship to go from 'strength to strength'
Bin ChargesMinister says he doesn't think bin companies will increase charges because of deposit scheme
money misspentFund to cut children's spinal surgery wait lists was not used as intended, says Martin
barge livingAffordability of houseboat fee hike at Grand Canal Dock being reviewed after concerns raised
Grand CanalFences will continue to be erected along canal if more tents appear, says Waterways Ireland boss
CourtsUse of rape survivors’ counselling notes as evidence in trials to be outlawed, says Taoiseach
TV Licence FeeTV licence decision expected by 'end of July' as committee recommends multi-annual RTÉ funding
Student AccommodationGovt to fast-track ban on 51-week student leases in time for upcoming academic year
June
June 2024
IVFExpanding free IVF scheme to include couples who use donor materials is 'priority', says minister
TV licenceMinisters still at loggerheads over RTÉ funding as Martin says broadcasting tax not ‘palatable’
surrogacy lawEmotional scenes outside Leinster House as landmark surrogacy and fertility legislation passes
moving up the ranksJack Chambers appointed Finance Minister by President after being approved by Dáil vote
Mental Health ReformOverhaul of Ireland's mental health law further delayed despite Govt promises for progress
AnalysisMcGrath gets thumbs up from Fine Gaelers, but surprise expressed on Chambers' leap to finance
Leaders' QuestionsNatasha O'Brien receives standing ovation as she watched from Dáil public gallery
Water SupplyCabinet approves next step in plan to use River Shannon to boost country's water supply
everyday i'm reshufflinGovt to name next EU Commissioner tomorrow – but what could it mean for Cabinet?
off to brusselsGovernment to sign off on Ireland's new EU commissioner with McGrath tipped for top job
budget 2025Free school books to be extended to Leaving Cert, as Harris says budget to target education costs
ambulance crisisReport exposing 'extreme risks' in National Ambulance Service 'kept under wraps', Dáil hears
the top jobFF MEPs to stick to position on von der Leyen as Martin says he'll 'engage' with them on vote
Teflon Tánaiste
'We'll go the distance': Tánaiste steadies ship as another coalition leader heads for the door
The players may have changed, but the game remains the same, was the Tánaiste’s message today.
equality laws
Lack of maternity leave arrangement for TDs 'truly incredible', says Holly Cairns
The Cork South-West TD announced over the weekend that she is expecting her first child.
no complacency
Fianna Fáil won the highest number of council seats in the local elections. Is the party back?
Party members say they aren’t taking anything for granted.
AnalysisThey don't all want to hear it but a Labour-SocDems-Greens alliance might help them get into Govt
JOining forcesÓ Ríordáin says Soc Dems and Labour need to 'stop pretending there's any difference between them'
HousingCriticism over controversial guillotine on planning bill, as Harris wants to 'get the job done'
Leaders' Questions'You can't erect a tent wherever you want' - Taoiseach responds to 'cruelty' accusations
Going full termPressure on coalition to cut and run with early election, but leaders say they're going all the way
What Next
Five key takeaways on what went wrong for Sinn Féin and what it needs to do to up its game
The party needs to spell out clearly what alternative it is offering the electorate.
fg vs sfTaoiseach says local elections an 'unmitigated disaster' for Sinn Féin and rules out early election
fighting words
Coalition bullish and sticks the boot in, saying predictions of SF-led Govt ‘have been shattered’
Questions are being asked today around whether Sinn Féin has run too many candidates across the country.
The campaign trail
Mary Lou can't avoid 'Up the Ra' comment on Cabra canvass but she's not worried about election day
Cabra is McDonald’s home turf, so it was no surprise that she was greeted with a warm welcome on the doors yesterday.
