Taoiseach to say money raised from carbon tax will be ringfenced to fund climate action
His comments will come as part of an address at the UN Climate Action Summit today.
Here are just some of the government's priorities for the months ahead
Regulating rickshaws, IVF and speeding – just some of the issues the government plan to tackle.
Just over two weeks out from the Budget, what can we expect?
All will be revealed on 8 October.
Top civil servant not attending committee is 'an affront to democracy'
Chairperson John McGuinness says committee wants to discuss the cost of the PSC to date.
'A barbaric and cowardly act': Flanagan condemns 'utterly disgraceful' Kevin Lunney attack
Gardaí and PSNI are investigating after Kevin Lunney was abducted near his home in Derrylin in Fermanagh.
Ex-Siptu boss Jack O'Connor steps down as Labour candidate for Wicklow
The party states ‘a new generation is coming through’ following a good local election.
Leo Varadkar tells Fine Gael politicians to get ready for November by-elections
The letter is seen as a rallying call as Fine Gael enters into election mode.
Taoiseach expected to meet Boris Johnson in New York next week
“It is now time for Boris Johnson to produce his own proposals in writing – if they exist,” Finland’s prime minister Antti Rinne earlier said.
Taoiseach urged to tell banks to stop investing in fossil fuels during his UN speech in New York
Varadkar will attend the UN General Assembly and address the summit on sustainable development goals.
'We won't need as many car mechanics': Calls for new commission to plan for industries impacted by green policies
The Green Party’s Just Transition bill will not be opposed by government.
Taoiseach says minister will intervene in Bolger family case after RTÉ Prime Time programme
Gillian Bolger and Darren Milne spoke about the struggles they have faced in getting their eight-year-old twins into suitable school.
Public Services Card no longer needed to apply for a passport
The Taoiseach says the Data Commissioner has declined to meet with Minister Doherty.
Murphy says €310k price tag for O'Devaney Garden homes is 'affordable'
The minister also said €1,200 rent is an affordable amount for a couple to pay.
'Extended and not capped': Fianna Fáil insists help-to-buy scheme must be continued in Budget negotiation talks
Budget talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are set to intensify in the coming weeks.
Micheál Martin puts pressure on Fine Gael to include green policies in this year's Budget
Martin wants the government to set a target for when it will be fossil-free.
Taoiseach: 'Anyone that reads the law will understand why we disagree with the Data Commissioner's report'
The Taoiseach confirmed that the government has yet to file any court documents appealing findings by the Data Protection Commissioner.
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Micheál Martin 'not entertaining' the idea of a grand coalition with Fine Gael
Martin says there is a sense the Taoiseach is trying to provoke Fianna Fáil into an election.
Minister says he's still considering whether to give everyone a 'carbon cheque' to offset tax hike
Paschal Donohoe said any changes to the carbon tax will be “very different” to other tax changes he’s made in the past.
Minister to publish Commission's PSC report 'in the next week or so'
The government is in a showdown with the Data Protection Commissioner over a report on the legality of the PSC.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he wants a general election in May 2020
At the party’s annual away day, Varadkar said he has always believed that the next election should take place in the summer of 2020.
'Time to level with people': Coveney says customs checks after no-deal will be temporary and away from the border
He said a timeline for how long the checks would be operational will have to be agreed.
Mary Lou McDonald says Englishman who left €1.7m to Sinn Féin was a ‘rebel with a cause’
The man left the money to Sinn Féin in his will.
Mary Lou says Boris Brexit 'fantasy' is 'profoundly stupid and immeasurably dangerous'
She told her party’s away day in Louth that the Irish government cannot blink as too much is at stake.
Ross seeks county-by-county review of 'insanely uncoordinated' speed limits
Minister for Transport Shane Ross has called on all local authorities to carry out the review.
'I got into terrible trouble': Shane Ross on that social media speed bump, and why he went electric in the first place
We talked to the transport minister about ministerial cars, BusConnects, and getting on a bike with Eamon Ryan.
Ross on Brexit: 'It's quite obvious now that there are going to be checks somewhere'
The Independent Alliance TD said the government “cannot give ground” over a hard Border, however.
Central Bank tells government to save rather than spend windfalls to help buffer Ireland against future downturns
If windfalls are going to be to be used, they should be used to reduce Ireland’s debt.
Coveney: 'British government seems to be simply wiping the slate clean on the Irish issue'
The queen has approved the suspension of the parliament.
Harris smooths out rift with dentists over how to roll out free dental care for kids
Harris has said free dental care for children will begin to be rolled out from next year
Minister commits to paying patient advocates for their time and work
A new remuneration policy will be announced next month.
Fianna Fáil says it won't bring down the government over the broadband plan
Fianna Fáil’s Timmy Dooley said the decision to proceed is a matter for government.
Simon Harris to meet social media companies in a bid to make them do more to debunk vaccine myths
Harris is considering advice from the Attorney General on mandatory vaccination.
Family of Laura Brennan say today is a 'bittersweet day' as the HPV vaccine is extended to boys
First-year students will be able to get the HPV vaccine this September.
Nesting boxes for swifts being installed at revamped Leinster House
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said the boxes will help protect the threatened species of bird.
Teenager charged after 'suspicious fire' breaks out at Scottish high school
More than 80 firefighters worked through the night at Woodmill High School.
Private patients should not be treated in public hospitals, report finds
A new report says all new consultants should move to a contract that will end private clinics in public hospitals.
Local councils tasked with rolling out 1,000 on-street electric car charge points over the next 5 years
There are currently almost 1,100 public charge points available across the island of Ireland.
Government finalising guidelines for tattooing and body piercing in Ireland
Currently there are no basic training requirements for staff and no age of consent required.
How much money could the carbon tax take in if it was increased?
The government is looking at two models to increase carbon tax and offset the cost to householders.
Government spends more than €25m on consultancy fees for National Broadband Plan
The fees were paid to firms for advice given from 2013 to date.
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