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Taoiseach to meet Cork mother and daughter to discuss surgery delay case
Ceann Comhairle calls for legislative response to threats against politicians
One-off housing policy shift will allow people build homes on their own land, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach hits out at Dublin City Council for saying it doesn't need to rezone land for housing
Just like Micheál, Jim Gavin has no time for polls, but FF should fear a post-budget survey
Micheal Martin is no fan of polls, but the first one post budget might be a rude awakening.
Budget latest: Don't expect much in income tax cuts this year
Gavin on his 'military objectives' comment: 'Let me be clear, there is genocide taking place in Gaza'
'We're running out of patience': Martin lashes out at council bosses over zoning land for housing
Cork mother confronts Taoiseach at Fianna Fáil think-in over daughter’s need for hip surgery
Presidential pitches at councils around the country kick-off a jam-packed week in politics
The Dáil also returns this week after its summer hiatus.
Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?
Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.
Taoiseach: 'Young people are afraid now as they are being targeted because of their ethnicity'
Budget 2026: Taoiseach confirms some form of a second tier in child benefit will be rolled out
On the ballot? Independent candidates, including Maria Steen, to pitch to some TDs and senators
Maria Steen has a slim chance of making it on to the presidential ballot with an uphill battle to get 20 Oireachtas members on her side.
Fianna Fáil backbenchers revolt on ‘Netflix levy’ as minister ‘shocked’ by committee vote
Poll: Jim, Catherine or Heather? Who would you vote for?
Budget talks: Pension and other social welfare payments not expected to rise as much as last year
Last year the pension rose by €12 per week, but sources indicate a €10 rise is more realistic now.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to clash on whether the dole should rise as much as other welfare payments.
FF councillors requested to back Jim Gavin's campaign but no party whip will apply
Harris says he's a 'signed-up believer' to introducing a second tier of child benefit
Harris and Donohoe appear at odds ahead of Budget on Celtic Tiger-style tax breaks for developers
It could soon be more difficult to take a judicial review as new law to refocus on ‘common good’
Harris says Fine Gael is 'renewed' under his leadership as he denies he's a weakness to the party
Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan
Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.
The government's revised housing plan now won't see the light of day until October
Tánaiste: 'Thank God Elon Musk has no say in terms of who Ireland's next president will be'
Simon Harris refuses to speculate on political future following threats to family
Budget and Áras race on the agenda as FG and SF gather for party think-ins ahead of Dáil return
The parties will hold separate gatherings in Westmeath and Dun Laoghaire – here’s what to expect.
Open Thread: Who do you want to see running for President?
Fianna Fáilers want to offer something different to FG, SF and the Left, but Bertie's not the answer
Inheritance tax and gift exemption changes pushed for ahead of October's budget
'TDs should keep their mouths shut': Cllrs question power of FG's top tier in presidential race
The touchy subject of TDs and senators wielding more power than the Fine Gael grassroots surfaces again this week.
Fixed charge offences for breaches of new drone regulations on the way
Calls for urgent Fianna Fáil meeting to discuss party's approach to the presidential election
Fine Gael to reopen nominations for its presidential candidate
Poll: Heather Humphreys or Seán Kelly - who would you like to see as the FG presidential candidate?
Fine Gael to reopen party process to pick a presidential candidate as three names emerge
Millionaire Áras hopeful launches presidential campaign in the Shelbourne - here's what he said
High demand for Irish passports from US-applicants, with jump in UK requests post Brexit
Harris agrees to meet parents of child who died after waiting years for scoliosis surgery
Harris urged to meet parents of child who died after long wait for scoliosis surgery