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HSE 'made eejits of' Government by appointing PwC to review National Children's Hospital costs
The firm was found to have ‘high level’ input into a decision to continue with constructing the project last year.
Dublin City Council built just 74 new social houses last year
The Housing Department released a breakdown of figures this week.
John Delaney and other football bosses invited to appear before Oireachtas committee
TD Catherine Murphy says there are concerns about salaries and transparency within the FAI.
'It's clearly not working': TDs hit out at Rent Pressure Zone laws as prices continue to soar
The latest Daft.ie quarterly report found that the average monthly rent nationwide is €1,334.
'The bid is contaminated': Communications Minister questioned over dinner with Broadband Plan bidder
The contract for the plan is estimated to be worth up to half a billion euro.
'A cynical political attack': Ministers hit out at questioning over €317,000 President's allowance
Questions surrounding the payment were raised at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday.
Olympic Council has €300,000 funding approved on basis it's not to be used on 'legacy issues'
Last year, €300,000 of government funding was withheld.
'I know her as an innocent child': Tributes paid to murdered Anastasia Kriegel
She has been described as a popular and confident person.
Filibustering: Here's why a decision to deploy a little-used Dáil rule caused ructions this week
TDs such as Mattie McGrath, Danny and Michael Healy Rae were accused of filibustering this week.
It's 2018 and the Irish media is still talking about the 'sex appeal' of female politicians
A headline in the Irish Examiner read ‘There’s no denying Mary Lou’s sex appeal’.
Data Commissioner expected to investigate potential IBRC data breach after complaint made
The Department of Finance confirmed that a former IBRC bank official had IBRC documents, and attempted to use them in an ongoing court case.
PAC 'not satisfied' Garda College still operating under multiple tax codes
In its latest report, the PAC state that last year the gardaí declared its intention to the committee to bring the organisation under one tax code by the end of March.
Eighth Amendment Committee to publicly discuss allegations of bias this afternoon
Two members of the committee have accused the proceedings of being biased.
Bring JobPath fraud claims to me and I'll investigate, says minister
Catherine MurphyTD has raised serious concerns in the Dáil regarding the activation programme, JobPath.
We'll hear from the acting Garda boss next week - he's been called before the PAC
The committee want to know what criteria was considered when the decision was made to re-open a number of Garda stations.
Call for 'use it or lose it' policy to stop land hoarding by speculators
The Social Democrats party has said land hoarding is happening on a widespread basis and speculators “need to be taken on”.
Emotional damage to homeless children should be examined by Children's Ombudsman
New figures show there were 2,423 children in emergency accommodation in the Dublin at the end of July.
Snooping on Pulse: Nine gardaí facing disciplinary action for misuse of the system
Former Justice Minister said some gardaí were using the Pulse system as a “social website”.
'No wonder there's such a delay': Just four staff in unit tasked with delivering housing
Housing minister Eoghan Murphy said this team works with experienced staff within the department, key agencies, local authorities and the construction sector.
Ireland's secret services handed back €300k despite 'credible concern regarding terrorist activity'
Catherine Murphy has said she is concerned that not all the money is being spent to secure the country.
Denis O'Brien must pay all costs after failed High Court case
Judge Úna Ní Raifeartaigh said that the issue of O’Brien’s “means to pay the costs” was not a factor in the decision.
Denis O'Brien to take his time pondering an appeal after 'disappointing' court ruling
He did say, however, that he was encouraged by some aspects of the courts’ judgement.
Denis O'Brien loses High Court case against Dáil committee
A judgement on O’Brien’s case against the Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privilege was made at the High Court this morning.
New Bill aims to limit media ownership in Ireland
The Social Democrats introduced the Media Ownership 2017 Bill today.
Denis O'Brien says he and his family received death threats following Dáil disclosure
The billionaire has taken the stand at the High Court this morning.
Stephen Donnelly briefly blocked on Twitter by Social Democrats
His former party said it was a mistake and they are “looking into what happened”.
Denis O'Brien alleges that TDs prejudiced his case against RTÉ with Dáil speeches
O’Brien’s case against the Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privilege began at the High Court this morning.
Social Democrats hold their first annual conference - and vow to remove 'the baptism barrier'
The party has unveiled its constitution for the first time, and appointed its national executive.
Kenny says there won't be an inquiry into media ownership in Ireland
Catherine Murphy said it is up to the government to either accept or reject the acquisition of the Celtic Media group by Independent News and Media.
'Until we start making rules, keeping rules and holding people to account, we will have a corruption problem'
In a wide-ranging interview, Catherine Murphy talks Siteserv, talking under privilege and the Social Democrats.
'The question of media ownership is important whether it's Rupert Murdoch or Denis O'Brien'
Independent Catherine Murphy TD said Ireland’s media is at a transition point.
Catherine Murphy makes more claims in the Dáil about Denis O'Brien's finances
The Kildare North TD alleges O’Brien went guarantor on a loan to a property developer.
'There's a reason no Fine Gael government has ever been re-elected' - former minister
Róisín Shortall is not impressed with Enda Kenny or her old party, Labour.
People are bankrupting themselves to help the SocDems - Catherine Murphy
The new party is garnering more attention after last night’s leaders’ debate.
And they're off... politicians around the country kick into full election mode
Here is what they’ve been up to.
Catherine Murphy: Irish Water company met with 'Phil' before getting 'lucrative contract'
The Social Democrat TD made a number of claims about Abtran in the Dáil today.
The SocDems won't cut USC, but will abolish water charges and reduce bus fares
The party is launching its general election manifesto today.
Gerry Adams thinks his phone is being tapped
The Sinn Féin leader was speaking after independent TD Catherine Murphy said she’s been using ‘throwaway’ phones.
'It sickened me but I can’t honestly say I am hugely surprised'
The Dáil has been discussing the revelations in last night’s RTÉ Investigates programme.
What on earth is this Siteserv story all about - and why is it back in the news?
Denis O’Brien, IBRC and an obsessive TD are all part of tangled web of controversy.
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