Archbishop Martin told Taoiseach to use his own profession the next time he is looking for an example of hypocrisy
Martin said Varadkar should have used the example of an unhealthy doctor who tells people to lead a healthy life.
Ross calls for resignations over greyhound scandal saying it amounts to 'subsidised cruelty'
A spokesperson for the minister said there was a 40 minute discussion at Cabinet yesterday over the controversy
'Mayhem will ensue': Ireland is not ready for a no-deal Brexit, says Fianna Fáil leader
Micheál Martin says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to provoke an election.
Harris says HSE can't continue in its current form and announces return of six regional healthcare areas
Harris described today’s announcement as the biggest restructuring of the HSE in 15 years .
Irish government wants to oppose the EU's proposal to end seasonal clock changes
It is understood that during the discussions at working groups the UK has opposed the proposal.
So far this year, 32 children have had to stay in adult mental health units and it's going to continue to happen
HSE said placing children in adult units will ‘continue to be necessary’.
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Will the help-to-buy scheme be extended or scrapped? Minister won't rule it in or out until Budget 2020
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the scheme has played a ‘valuable role’.
Reality of backstop not changing or going anywhere will confront new British prime minister, says Donohoe
Jeremy Hunt proclaimed during a television debate with Boris Johnson that the backstop is “dead”.
Man in his 70s killed and another airlifted to hospital after two-car collision in Waterford
The incident occurred at Carrolls Crossing on the N25.
Ross asks FAI president to withdraw nomination for re-election, stating it is in the 'best interest of football'
In a strongly-worded letter to FAI president Donal Conway, the minister says the upcoming election falls short of the transparency.
Referendum on water ownership could be held in early 2020, says minister
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said wording for the referendum should be ready in the autumn.
Calls for children's urgent care centre at Connolly hospital to open until midnight
The Department of Health has said the opening hours of the new unit have not yet been finalised.
Do you like the Luke Kelly statue and motorway sculptures? This kind of art is getting a funding boost
Percent for Art scheme aims to make art accessible to the general public.
Yoga, carbon tax and general election plans on the agenda for Green Party's national convention
A motion calling on the Greens not to enter into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will be voted on this weekend.
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Leinster House refurbishment to cost €17m
Leinster House was commissioned to be built between 1745-47.
Psychiatric nurses begin overtime ban as Dáil hears they've been propping up services by working extra hours
As of 7am this morning, psychiatric nurses have not been carrying out work beyond their contracted hours.
Taoiseach has ‘absolute confidence’ in Kehoe after navy ship claims
Kehoe became embroiled in confusion over the weekend when he said two vessels were docked for maintenance reasons and not for staff shortages.
'F*ck off Mercosur': Angry scenes outside Leinster House as farmers protest against EU trade deal
There were heated scenes in the crowd during today’s protest when a farmer rounded on Fianna Fáil’s Jackie Cahill.
Varadkar corrects Dáil record and apologises for comments about priests sinning behind the altar
Varadkar said he never meant to offend with his comments.
Do you have broadband? What time do you leave work? These are some of the questions you'll be asked in the next census
The next Census day will be held on 18 April 2021. Mark it in the diary.
Contingency plans to deal with potential traffic chaos around Dublin Port will be in place by October
A traffic management group has been set up for Dublin Port to deal with possible delays in the area caused by inspections.
Irish online shoppers will have to pay more when buying from UK retailers post a no-deal Brexit
An updated action plan on a no-deal Brexit was discussed at Cabinet today.
Telecoms group concerned about Eir's €1bn claim and will consider legal action against the Irish government
Eir’s CEO told an Oireachtas committee recently that it could deliver the NBP for less than €1 billion.
Benzodiazepine use in Irish over 65s is higher than international average
Benzodiazepine medicine use in women over 65 years is 40% higher than in men, finds a new report.
A patient's chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke can vary depending on what hospital they attend
The report notes that the mortality rate for heart attack and stroke has continued to decrease year-on-year for the past 10 years.
Reform of Ireland's mental health laws delayed as heads of bill not expected until the end of the year
It’s been four years since an expert group tasked with reviewing the Mental Health Act 2001 recommended 165 changes to the law.
HPV vaccination rates vary by county from just 40% in Kerry to 74% in parts of Dublin
The substantial variation needs further investigation, the report says.
New Bill aims to 'draw some good' out of a tragic boating accident that left two men dead
John O’Brien and Patrick Esmonde died off Helvick Head, Co Waterford in 2010.
Disquiet in government as Ross calls out minister's response to greyhound controversy
Transport Minister Shane Ross told Cabinet this week that a more ‘robust’ response is need from government.
Pressure mounts on Taoiseach to publish internal report into Maria Bailey swing fall case
Varadakr said he cannot publish the report.
Penalty points for fishermen could be rolled out to encourage 'good behaviour' and avoid fines
The EU Commission has suspended more than €6 million in funding as a result of Ireland’s failure to establish a points system.
Government says €10m boost to Defence Forces pay will make Irish military careers 'more attractive'
The increase comes following the publication of the report of the Public Services Pay Commission.
Insurance companies quizzed about why they aren't reporting fraudsters to the gardaí
Insurance premiums will fall if the cost of claims in Ireland falls, insurance companies told an Oireachtas committee today.
'The chances of a recession in Ireland are 100%', says NTMA
Ireland has paid €60 billion interest on its national debt over the last 10 years.
Will there be a 2020 Christmas bonus? No decision's been made yet
Pearse Doherty said Christmas comes every year, yet the bonus hasn’t been factored into spending.
Varadkar says 'better enforcement' is needed to tackle scrambler bikes, but no new law
Varadkar said the use of scrambler bikes in parks and community areas is a ‘very serious and dangerous act’.
Inclusion of chronic pain conditions on cannabis access scheme will be 'kept under review'
Only patients with specific medical conditions can access medicinal cannabis under the new programme.
Ulster Bank sells off nearly 4,000 of its customers in massive family home loan book sale
90% of the loans due to be sold are family homes – about 3,200 accounts.
Healy Rae tells ministers to get out of their 'ivory towers' and talk to Irish farming families about EU trade deal
The biggest ever trade agreement between the EU and South American countries was announced last week.
Almost a billion Euro paid out in medical negligence cases since 2014, new figures show
Payouts have totalled €108 million for the first five months of 2019.
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