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food pricesTaoiseach acknowledges prices are 'elevated' - and gets told to 'wake-up' to the cost of living
Energy BillsIt's 'challenging' to explain why Ireland's electricity prices are above other countries, says ESRI
The Morning Lead
Almost all of the 240 children harmed in South Kerry CAMHS scandal apply for compensation
The Maskey report identified 46 children who suffered “significant harm” while attending the CAMHS in South Kerry.
the need for speedTaoiseach travelled on Japanese bullet trains last week - but will Ireland ever get them?
On The Journaldublin water supply
Please don't object any further against Greater Dublin Drainage Project, appeals Taoiseach
Presidential Election
Left parties begin to align behind Catherine Connolly in race for Áras
The Galway TD will formally launch her campaign next week.
West BankSimon Harris says 'careful consideration' was given to Palestinian GAA team's visa applications
On The JournalPresidential Election
Left-wing parties discuss potential joint backing of single presidential candidate
herbert roadLocal road closure protest in Harris' constituency lands on the doorstep at Leinster House
On The Journalno confidence motion
Three Fianna Fáil MEPs will not support censure vote of Ursula von der Leyen, with one abstaining
Housing CrisisTaoiseach: 'Some councils took their eye off the ball, they need to go back to housing'
first home schemeMicheál Martin puts the brakes on First Home Scheme being used for second-hand homes
Housing'They're still rooted in the last war': Taoiseach says banks are not lending enough to Irish builders
On The Journalmicheal in japan
During a reflective day in Hiroshima, the Taoiseach is reminded it's a small world
In these wartorn times, Hiroshima is a reminder of what should never be allowed happen again.
false row
FG has never raised idea of leaving jobseekers out of increased social welfare payments, says Martin
Micheál Martin moved to dismiss a two-tiered system, saying he doesn’t like drawing distinctions between people on social welfare.
Atomic BombTaoiseach lays wreath at Hiroshima memorial, says the world is more dangerous now than in 1945
Presidential Election'It's not so much about the party': Micheál Martin says the presidency should be above party politics
On The Journaljapan expo 2025
Chicken fillet rolls and Cork City: Taoiseach tries to pull the strings for more trade with Japan
Though wearing a blue suit and not a green jersey in the sweltering 33 degree heat, the Taoiseach was on message that Ireland is open for business.
On The Journalireland house
This Irish embassy in Japan is the state's most expensive building constructed outside Ireland
The final cost of the project is expected to be €27.4 million.
micheál in tokyo
Over Guinness and Enya music, Martin talks trade, undersea cables and 'Bakebake' with Japanese PM
The Japanese prime minister spoke about how Irish beef tongue is a sought after commodity in Japan.
On The Journalcancer prevention
Taoiseach says legislating to ban sunbed use in Ireland is a 'no-brainer'
24/7 health serviceSeven-day rosters are on the way. So does that spell the end for 'independent republic' hospitals?
Fertility
Free IVF for couples facing difficulty conceiving second child to be available from tomorrow
State-funded IVF and other fertility treatments will be expanded out to couples facing ‘secondary infertility’.
The initial roll out of the scheme meant only couples with no children were eligible for free fertility treatments.
The so-called ‘existing child limit’ had been criticised by GPs.
us tariff threat
Flogging beef tongue and Irish whiskey: Taoiseach and ministers travel to Japan in major trade push
Irish beef tongue and Donegal oysters are highly sought after commodities in Japan.
ConsultantsHospitals under the 'spotlight' with new performance dashboard showcasing best and worst in class
On The Journalvaping
Health minister vows to 'eradicate' nicotine pouches calling them 'particularly invidious'
reimbursementWill Ireland follow the UK with free Mounjaro jabs? Minister says assessment to be ready by next year
On The Journalnaming day
The country's new children's hospital will be called (drumroll) – the National Children’s Hospital Ireland
all night longTaoiseach fails to commit to 6am closing time for nightclubs but promises licensing law reform
On The Journalhotel tax
No timeline for 'tourism tax' but Taoiseach says it could help fund Dublin city revamp
hey roomieState-backed student accommodation to have twin rooms and shared bathrooms to boost bed capacity
On The JournalJ1 visa
Tánaiste 'very concerned' about stricter social media vetting for US student visas
