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Minister contacts GP group after women eligible for free contraception report being charged for it
No women within the eligible age bracket should be charged by their GP, says Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.
Sinn Féin dubs land tax disagreement between government parties a 'fake row'
Gráinne Seoige expected to put name forward for FF in Galway West as nominations close today
Greens 'blindsided' by land tax deferral, as question posed on how serious Govt is about fixing housing
Minister says he wants free contraception rolled out for all women and girls aged 16 and up
Taoiseach defends plans to defer land tax, says it's ‘offensive’ to call farmers land hoarders
Donnelly raises question over whether 2009 review into Michael Shine should now be published

First baby born through state-funded IVF scheme with eligibility criteria expansion on the cards
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says over 1,000 couples have been referred through the publicly funded scheme in the last year.
Scheme that helps disabled drivers with car adaptation costs 'not fit-for-purpose', says Chambers

'New dawn' for Stardust families as Govt signs off on €24m redress scheme
The redress scheme, which has been agreed with the families, follows the Stardust inquest verdict of unlawful killing last April.
Extra college places announced in physiotherapy and speech and language therapy for Sept intake
Budget cost-of-living measures will have to be rolled out by the end the year, minister says
October budget to feature cost-of-living package, says Taoiseach
Wearing balaclavas at protests to intimidate will become a criminal offence, says minister
Harris promises to hit social media firms 'where it hurts' through fines and holding owners liable
Lifeguards at Dollymount say they have been 'pared back to the bare minimum'

Budget 2025: Vape tax, double child benefit, but no rise in jobseeker’s payment
The finance minister said there will be a ‘substantial’ package of supports for pensioners.

Ireland’s first-ever velodrome and badminton centre to be completed by 2027
The indoor cycling track and 12-court badminton facility has got the green light to proceed by government.
Income tax changes priority for Greens rather than inheritance tax cuts, O'Gorman indicates
Ambitious rail plan aims to link airports and halve journey times with train speeds of 200 km/h
The plan aims to make journeys between Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Derry significantly faster than travelling by car.
Minister receives final Grace case inquiry report after years of delays
Pay-related maternity benefit won't be in this budget but should be focus of next Govt, says minister
Humphreys denies being 'blindsided' on TV Licence funding announcement
Coalition leaders discuss Covid inquiry set up as Tánaiste grows 'impatient'

Women to access pregnancy sickness meds through GP from August under HSE deal
Up until now Cariban had to be prescribed by a consultant, which was for a barrier to many women.
Ireland 'increasingly susceptible' to espionage, cyber and critical infrastructure attacks
Fake ads about Tánaiste paid for by stolen credit cards originated in Russia and Belarus
Circuit Court to get power to order companies to identify people who post defamatory comments online
Tánaiste recommended against Cathal Brugha Barracks being relocated to make way for housing
“We can’t say almost willy nilly we’ll take that Barracks or this Barracks,” he said.
Govt signs off on largest overhaul of Ireland's mental health law after years of delays
Receive a gift or inheritance from your parents over the years? Govt told mandatory tax returns should be considered
RTÉ to receive €725m over three years as part of new 'multi-annual' funding model
Budget income tax and USC options laid out for government in new report
McDonald says 'better off' areas should house asylum seekers rather than most deprived communities
Budget 2025: Income tax cuts, inheritance tax changes and rent credit rise on the cards

New Fine Gael senator wants harsher punishments for drivers who park in disabled parking spaces
In a wide-ranging interview, Bradley talks about tackling disability issues, getting into politics and fertility post-cancer.
TV licence fee set to be retained with 'multi-annual' funding top up to fund RTÉ
Sinn Féin immigration doc to call for more countries to be added to 'safe countries' list
Doherty says Harris seeks to 'favour those coming into large wealth' with inheritance tax change