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May
May 2024
Climate Change‘What have they proposed that actually brings us further?’ - Eamon Ryan slams SocDems and PBP
Palestine
Palestinian flag flies and Taoiseach greets families as Ireland formally recognises Palestine
The Government has agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said that the decision "is about keeping hope alive".
He told the Dáil today that he has "no knowledge" of any Irish exported technology being used by Israel as part of its assault on Gaza.
The Dáil was temporarily suspended this afternoon after a group of protesters in the public gallery interrupted statements to call for sanctions to be imposed on Israel.
Leinster HouseWatch: Dáil briefly suspended as protesters in gallery call for sanctions against Israel
Niall BlameyFianna Brawl: 'Not in public' hisses Martin as candidate criticises party at manifesto launch
Local ElectionsSinn Féin running more candidates than ever - but still fewer than Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Leaders' QuestionsTempers flare in Dáil over housing as 'Pearse' and 'Darragh' get on first-name terms
TipperaryOutrage from locals in Borrisokane as families living in direct provision face eviction, Dáil told
Grand CanalMary Lou McDonald: Fences erected in Dublin can't stay indefinitely, proper accommodation needed
Darragh O'BrienHousing Minister says core recommendation from Housing Commission report 'problematic'
domestic waste collectionSeanad to hear motion calling for bin collection to be removed from private providers
Irish Medical Organisation
Recruitment embargo in HSE 'inconceivable' and more doctors needed, IMO to tell politicians
Politicians will be told how hospital doctors and consultants are leaving work feeling “demoralised and frustrated”.
Local Elections'Their face was twisted up in anger': Election hopefuls share stories of abuse at the doors
50TH ANNIVERSARYDublin and Monaghan bombings: Answers sought from UK over 'unacceptable' justice failure
Micheál MartinThreats to election candidates from minority backgrounds 'dangerously off the wall', Tánaiste says
Leaders' QuestionsTánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'Jekyll and Hyde' approach to housing during heated Dáil exchange
Opinion PollFine Gael feeling 'confident' as they jump and Sinn Féin slump in latest Irish Times poll
safe participation in political lifeIreland ‘losing a generation of young people’ in politics because of abuse and harassment
Lil TripConfirmation that 56 gardaí will give a dig out in France for Paris Olympics security operation
workplace inspectionsTaoiseach calls for 'consistency of approach' around payments and supports for Ukrainians
Local Elections'You can't be the only one without': Politicians' love-hate relationship with election posters
AnalysisBarriers, legal threats and 'Team Ireland': The Government’s new approach to asylum seekers
Dublin City
Criticism of ‘monstrosities’ as barriers erected in place of tents at Grand Canal
Taoiseach Simon Harris said he doesn’t know how long the barriers will be in place for.
drugs policyDelay in getting Drug Use Committee off the ground as members not yet nominated by all parties
the morning lead
Average rents for new tenancies in Ireland grew 9.1% last year, Limerick City worst hit at 22%
The average rent for a new tenancy on a national basis was €1,595 – an increase of €133 on the previous year.
left outPBP seeks vote-left transfer-left pact for local elections but excludes Labour and the Greens
April
April 2024
CabinetOpposition warns on neutrality as Government moves to scrap 'triple lock' to send army overseas
HarassmentPaul Murphy 'refuses to be intimidated' after death threat graffitied on wall near his home
Future fundingMedia Minister says outstanding RTÉ reports are now on her desk and will be published soon
Policy MattersInterview: Dublin Green councillor on why free transport won't solve the city's traffic woes
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIONIPO to prioritise asylum seekers from countries with highest number of applicants
Stardust state apology
Taoiseach says State 'rubbed salt in the wounds' of Stardust families as he delivers formal apology
Simon Harris told the families today that the State failed them when they needed it most.
