Ticking clock: Ireland’s €31bn welfare bill, including €13bn for pensions, with low unemployment
Gavan Reilly IT HARDLY NEEDS restating that the economy is going gangbusters. We might be hitting a ceiling…
Women weary of being ‘exported’ when medical profession unable to meet vital healthcare needs – The Irish Times
Women are “sick and tired of being exported” every time the health service is unable to meet their…
Taoiseach says Ryan Tubridy ‘welcome’ to try politics after broadcaster said he ‘dreams’ of it
TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has said that Ryan Tubridy would be ‘very welcome’ to enter politics, after the former…
Patrick O’Donovan remains stable and is expected to stay in hospital for ‘another period’
MEDIA MINISTER PATRICK O’Donovan remains stable in hospital as he’s receiving ongoing treatment. O’Donovan was taken by ambulance…
Triple lock neutrality row fuels fractious Dáil exchanges – The Irish Times
The intensifying row over the legislation to end the triple lock on peacekeeping missions led to disruption in…
Taoiseach rejects Michael O’Leary’s view that he would ‘buckle’ to public sector unions – The Irish Times
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rejected suggestions by Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary that he would “buckle” and “roll over”…
Unions urge Taoiseach to intervene in bid to avert public sector strike – The Irish Times
The Taoiseach should intervene to get a talks process started if further public sector strikes and disruption are…
€7.8 billion set aside for Ireland’s future in Budget 2027 means we’re borrowing to save money
Gavan Reilly In Politics by Numbers, broadcaster, author and spreadsheet stan Gavan Reilly takes a data deep dive…
New Garda spending rules to follow booking of nearly €250k worth of unused hotel rooms – The Irish Times
New spending controls and oversight for policing of large-scale events are being introduced following controversy over unused accommodation…
Man arrested in connection with Michael Healy-Rae assault – The Irish Times
Gardaí investigating an assault on Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae in Dublin’s south inner city on Wednesday have arrested…
Irish footballers should ‘follow lead’ of musicians who withdrew from Sheeran tour, says TD – The Irish Times
Irish footballers should “follow the lead” of musicians withdrawing from Ed Sheeran’s US tour amid a controversy over…
Measures to tackle rising home heating oil costs under ‘specific consideration’ in budget – The Irish Times
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has said energy costs for families would be a central issue that…