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Taoiseach rejects accusations of spin over energy disconnections pledge

The Taoiseach has been accused of “spin” over his commitment that no pre-pay electricity customers will be cut off this winter. People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy told the Dail that there is no mechanism in place to guarantee pre-pay energy ...

05 Oct 2022 at 19:59

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Further protests to take place in NI against Government's controversial handling of Legacy Bill

Troubles victims and bereaved families are planning a further public protest against the Government’s controversial proposal to deal with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past. Ahead of a rally in Belfast next month, as the Bill returns to ...

23 Aug 2022 at 17:04

National News

'There's a lot we need to do' - Billionaire calls for stronger efforts to prepare for next pandemic

Bill Gates has called for South Korea to further step up in international efforts to prevent infectious diseases such as Covid-19 as he stressed the need for the world to be better prepared for the next pandemic. Speaking to South Korean ...

16 Aug 2022 at 12:13

'It's a worrying time' - Pensioner worries about energy bills following Budget announcement

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Pensioners’ worries over energy bills remain despite Budget measures

Pensioner Eugene Keenan said “dramatic” measures that were needed to make things easier for older people have not materialised in the Budget. The 78-year old said was left “disappointed” after Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe delivered ...

27 Sept 2022 at 16:00

Local News

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an ‘honour system’

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an “honour” system, rather than forcing victims to prove they are entitled to leave through a doctor’s sick note, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Dr Laura Bambrick, head of Social ...

22 Sept 2022 at 14:14

National News

Government rubberstamps Bill allowing paid leave for domestic violence victims

The Government has rubberstamped the publication of the Work Life Balance Bill that will introduce paid leave for victims of domestic violence. The Bill will bring in a range of measures to improve family-friendly work practices and ...

23 Sept 2022 at 01:01

National News

Govt approves Bill introducing paid leave for victims of domestic violence

A Bill introducing paid leave for victims of domestic violence has been approved for publication by the Irish government. The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 will feature a range of measures to improve ...

23 Sept 2022 at 10:57

National News

Latest attempt to restore powersharing at Stormont fails

The latest bid to restore Northern Ireland’s powersharing institutions has failed. The attempt to elect an Assembly speaker – a prerequisite of reconstituting the devolved legislature – was always set to fail, due to an ...

03 Aug 2022 at 16:46

National News

Next PM must clarify NI Protocol intent before DUP return to powersharing - Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he cannot set out a timetable for his party’s return to devolved powersharing at Stormont. Sir Jeffrey said his party can only make a decision on its next move when the ...

03 Aug 2022 at 11:39

National News

'Progress' - Cabinet approves heads of Bill granting maternity leave to councillors

The general scheme of a Bill to grant maternity leave to councillors has been approved by Cabinet. The Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning at the Department of Housing, ...

27 Jul 2022 at 14:02

National News

Change of PM could herald ‘new start’ in Brussels-London relationship

The EU is hopeful a change in UK prime minister will herald a “new start” in relations between Brussels and London, a senior Irish minister has said. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said he does ...

21 Jul 2022 at 15:00

National News

Bill to help adoptees find birth parents must include right to privacy - O'Gorman

The Minister for Children has insisted a right to privacy must be included in a new Bill to help those who are adopted to find their birth parents. Roderic O’Gorman made the comments as amendments to ...

09 Mar 2022 at 10:24

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