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May
May 2024
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.
Stardust fire
Families of Stardust victims arrive at Leinster House for long-awaited State apology
The Taoiseach will make the apology today in the Dáil at 2pm.
Green DayThe Green Party will meet in the RDS for its Annual Convention today - Here's what to expect
Unlawful KillingStardust families call for apology, Taoiseach says Government and gardaí will consider verdict
Leaders' QuestionsSparks fly in Dáil as Mary Lou McDonald raises hospital cancellations with Taoiseach
Dáil ÉireannAbortion dominates Harris' first stint at Leaders' Questions amid calls to scrap 3-day wait
minister of stateGaeltacht junior ministry given to Fianna Fáil amid claims offer made to outgoing Fine Gael TD
the morning lead
Simon Harris's leadership makes 15% of voters less likely to vote for Fine Gael - poll
The results do not bode well for Taoiseach Simon Harris in his first week in office.
The biggest loss of support was visible among the 18-34-year-old age group.
Today's The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also took a look at the popularity of the parties and asked voters which election is more important to them - the EU elections or the local elections.
This latest poll also shows a slide in support for Sinn Féin, with the party down to 23% from 26% in February.
ReshuffleJunior Ministerial jobs up for grabs as Cabinet meets under Taoiseach Harris for first time
Simon Harris‘Failed his way to the top’: McDonald says country needs an election, not another new Taoiseach
Dáil ÉireannVaradkar's parting speech: 'Most if not all' of Ireland's recent problems had external origins
Arklow'Pie in the Sky': TDs and Councillors in the dark about reports of proposed airport for Wicklow
European ParliamentAlan Shatter mulls European election run as he attacks Ireland's 'dysfunctional' MEPs
Simon's PlaceStudents gave us their take on Harris's time at Higher Ed (and what they make of his promotion)
March
March 2024
Incitement to HatredSinn Féin displaying 'cowardice' when it comes to hate legislation, Leo Varadkar says
u-turnSinn Féin says it wants Hate Speech bill scrapped - but won't say why TDs voted for it last year
Division in the campMcEntee has 'taken concerns on board' and hopes to publish amendments to Hate Speech Bill soon
disability rightsFrom autism activist to Taoiseach-in-waiting: what do disability advocates think of Simon Harris?
