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Taoiseach vows to close loophole that allows €1.3bn mortgage 'vehicle' not to pay tax
Last week, PTSB bank bosses confirmed that the ‘special purpose vehicle’ which more than 6,000 of its mortgages have been transferred to will be exempt from tax.
Coveney says there's 'a lot of pushing and shoving' going on in relation to Brexit, but the EU has Ireland's back
He added that a no-deal Brexit is “still very unlikely … despite all the political chaos”.
Theresa May to meet Leo Varadkar in Dublin tomorrow
Brexit will, of course, be at the top of the agenda.
Taoiseach tells Mary Lou that talking about a border poll now is 'disruptive and destructive'
The Sinn Féin leader said a “crash” no-deal Brexit moves the timeline for a border poll on a united Ireland forward.
Simon Coveney: 'Renegotiating a deal that took two years to agree on doesn't seem realistic'
Jean-Claude Juncker said there’s “no room whatsoever for the renegotiation” of the Brexit deal.
Varadkar and Tusk both say Brexit deal CAN'T be renegotiated
Theresa May has a fight on her hands.
Taoiseach says abortion services may not be available in every hospital in January
Varadkar said he is confident services will be available, but perhaps not in every hospital or clinic.
Theresa May in final bid to win support ahead of tomorrow's vote
European Court of Justice ruled today that Britain can reverse the Brexit process.
'Is the HSE fit for purpose?' Not as the organisation is now, says Varadkar
Varadkar also told Tubridy that he finds children living in emergency accommodation “offensive”.
'It's our job to question everyone': PAC says probe into president's spending was 'legitimate'
The committee got into hot water before the presidential election when it decided to review the spending of the Office of the President of Ireland.
'Two pints was their only social outlet': Healy Rae says mass goers are being disrupted by Garda checkpoints
The Taoiseach said he would not apologise for an increase in Garda checkpoints around the country.
World AIDS Day marked by 'Know Your Status' campaign
In Ireland, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar took a HIV test to raise awareness of the virus.
Taoiseach tells new gardaÃ: 'Your loyalty is not to the person in the uniform. It is to the uniform and all that it stands for'
A change in the culture of gardaà in which ‘no-one ever hesitates in speaking truth to power’ is needed, according to Leo Varadkar.
Calls for a Cold Weather Payment for severe weather to be introduced
In Northern Ireland, the Cold Weather Payment scheme kicks in when the temperature falls below zero degrees for seven days.
Homeless figures to show fall in children in emergency accommodation, but rise in individuals presenting
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil the figures will show a reduction in the number of families presenting as homeless in Dublin.
'You're a disgrace': Clashes in the Dáil over medicinal cannabis delay (and Leo breaks Dáil rules)
Leo Varadkar broke Dáil rules today by holding up a poster in the chamber.
Contingency plans for a no-deal 'hard Brexit' scenario approved by ministers
3,000 job applications for 600 customs positions have been received.
Taoiseach meets with Orange Order reps to discuss needs of Protestant communities at the border
The Taoiseach met with the grand secretary of the Orange Lodge Reverend Mervyn Gibson.
Prospect of second Brexit referendum is something UK will have to decide for themselves, says Taoiseach
Following yesterday’s summit, the focus now shifts to the UK Prime Minister who is beginning an intensive campaign to sell the Brexit deal to her parliament.
Bethany Home survivors 'shocked' to receive first letter from a Taoiseach 'in 20 years'
The group, who all lived in the Protestant mother and baby home, hope the letter will lead to some progress in their case.
Surf's up! Government announces plans to open Ireland's first surfing centre of excellence
Fáilte Ireland have provided €1m in funding to open the centre on Strandhill promenade.
Dáil backs Brexit deal without need for vote
Leo Varadkar said Ireland ‘deeply regrets but respects’ Britain’s decision to leave the EU.
Taoiseach: 'Householders will have to pay more to fill their cars, for electricity and gas under carbon tax hikes'
Varadkar said the increase in carbon taxes will be needed over the next number of years.
Brexit waltz moves on as May heads to Brussels for tea and Varadkar hopes Dáil sings from same hymn sheet
Leo Varadkar is hoping for more parliamentary support than his British counterpart.
'Elaborate system for workers to vouch for modest expenses': Mary Lou and Leo clash over Revenue changes
The changes will kick in in January 2020.
How we could be on course for a referendum on water supply
The aim would be to retain public ownership of any company charged with responsibility for the supply of water services
Taoiseach denies early election plan and accuses Fianna Fáil of dragging out agreement talks
The war of words between the two main parties continues, but Varadkar said he still wants a 2020 general election.
Martin tells Fine Gael: 'Don't give us any lectures about responsible politics'
Martin was responding after Fine Gael aimed barbs at Fianna Fáil at its Ard Fheis earlier today.
Taoiseach promises to raise top rate of tax to €50k over next five years
In what many are dubbing an election speech, the Taoiseach promised transformational tax reform.
FG warns FF: 'We are election ready. The printing machines are oiled, the photos are taken'
Last night the party members were told to get the constituency candidates ready as an election could happen at any time.
Poll: Is Leo Varadkar doing a good job as Taoiseach?
The Fine Gael leader will make his Ard Fheis speech later today.
Varadkar says FG can look proudly to its record in 'caring for families'
Varadkar said Fine Gael is a “compassionate party” that has a role in offering a helping hand to those that need it.
Final say on FG entering coalition government with another party may have to go to a vote
Fine Gael will consider a rule change to allow a special party conference to be convened.
Fine Gael Ard Fheis to vote on the introduction of a new middle band for income tax
The Ard Fheis will also deal with a number of other motions on Brexit, social welfare, rents, and future referendums.
'One of the better days': Taoiseach says Ireland has achieved 'satisfactory outcome' with Brexit deal
While Ireland didn’t want Brexit, it had set out what it wanted to in negotiations, Varadkar said.
'Judgement day', 'moment of truth' and 'betrayal': UK front pages react to news of Brexit deal
A Brexit deal is finally in sight, but will May be able to win over the Brexiteers?
Government seeks advice on pursuing Callinan and Taylor for legal damages
The Taoiseach said he would like to see this case taken by Maurice McCabe settled.
Commissioner 'reviewing' decision to fund Callinan's legal defence in McCabe case
Meanwhile Leo Varadkar has said Callinan is not being given a blanket indemnity.
45 women-only posts to be created in third-level education to address gender imbalance
Mary Mitchell O’Connor said the positions will be for world-class academics and are not ‘easy jobs’.
Boris Johnson says Cabinet should stage a mutiny over Brexit
The former Foreign Secretary said the British government is “on the verge of total surrender” to Brussels.
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