Politics Chartered Accountants Ireland director appointed policy advisor to enterprise ministerBrian Keegan took up his role at Peter Burke’s department on Tuesday
Politics Former US speaker Nancy Pelosi says Irish unity an ‘exciting idea’ Pelosi, who is spending a few days in Ireland, also hailed the return of the Northern Ireland Executive
Legal Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sexual abuse chargesDonaldson’s wife also appeared in court to face charges in relation to the same police investigation
International Protection Up to 50,000 asylum seekers to need housing by 2026, memo warnsDocuments obtained by the Business Post reveal how Department of Integration secretary general warned of ‘no sufficient pipeline of accommodation’ to resolve very serious shortfall
Energy Pillar banks to offer low-cost retrofit loansBank of Ireland, AIB and credit unions will join PTSB in backing the state’s €500 million energy efficiency grant scheme
EU EU marks Ireland’s card over trust register amid money laundering concerns Brussels has launched an infringement procedure against the government for failing to fully comply with rules on trusts
EU Big business to be liable for suppliers’ ESG abuses from 2027Just 40 Irish firms will be impacted by the new rules, according to MEP Barry Andrews, who said the measures have been ‘filleted’
European Elections 2024 Niall Boylan to come off air as he launches European election campaignIreland’s Classic Hits Radio announced in a statement on Tuesday evening that Boylan would no longer be presenting his show
Environment Councils to be given new powers to crack down on sale of smoky fuelsThe new law will give local authorities greater powers to tackle any ongoing supply of unauthorised, smoky solid fuels being illegally placed on the Irish market
Media Regulator raises concerns with Classic Hits over Niall Boylan EU election bidCoimisiún na Meán said it was ‘not appropriate’ for individuals running for election to present radio programmes
Politics Chartered Accountants Ireland director appointed policy advisor to enterprise ministerBrian Keegan took up his role at Peter Burke’s department on Tuesday
Economy Domestic economic outlook revised downThe government on Tuesday published its annual stability programme update (SPU) which sets out the economic and fiscal parameters for the year ahead
European Elections 2024 Broadcasting regulator says political candidates should ‘not be on air’Niall Boylan, the Classic Hits FM presenter, has registered as a candidate in the upcoming European elections
Climate & Environment Eamon Ryan doesn’t rule out ban on fossil fuel advertising as new bill to be debated in DáilThe Solidarity-People Before Profit bill proposes a ban on the advertising of fossil fuels, fossil fuel cars, and flights by airlines
Immigration Asylum seekers from unsafe countries to be put into fast-tracked system under new plansHelen McEntee is to bring a memo to cabinet ensuring that international protection applicants from certain countries are put into ‘accelerated process’
Climate & Environment Climate action not a ‘priority’ for most Sinn Féin voters, MEP candidate Lynn Boylan saysBoylan said the party had a strong track record on climate issues, but added that priorities in working class communities were very different to those in ‘leafy suburbs’
European Elections 2024 Broadcaster Niall Boylan to contest Dublin seat in EU electionsIt is not yet clear whether Boylan will continue his radio presenting duties now that he has announced his candidacy
Politics Former US speaker Nancy Pelosi says Irish unity an ‘exciting idea’ Pelosi, who is spending a few days in Ireland, also hailed the return of the Northern Ireland Executive
EU EU foreign ministers poised to agree new Iran sanctionsThe move follows Iran’s attack on Israel last week, when Tehran launched up to 300 missiles and drones
EU Ireland backs use of profits from frozen Russian assets to aid UkraineTánaiste says Russia needs to be held accountable for its destruction of Ukraine
US Global democracy ‘at stake’, says Nancy Pelosi on Dublin visit Former speaker of the US House of Representatives says she is ‘certain’ Joe Biden will be reelected over her political rival Donald Trump
International Protection Up to 50,000 asylum seekers to need housing by 2026, memo warnsDocuments obtained by the Business Post reveal how Department of Integration secretary general warned of ‘no sufficient pipeline of accommodation’ to resolve very serious shortfall
Politics ‘Hero’ delivery driver who intervened in Dublin attack to run as councillorCaio Benicio says priorities will be road safety and immigration
UK What would Labour’s ‘progressive’ foreign policy mean for Ireland?Labour is touting an ‘ethical’ foreign policy with closer ties to the EU, and Ireland in particular