The challenge now is to tweak the withdrawal deal in some way that makes it more palatable to MPs while leaving the backstop in place
Commercial rates were largely frozen during the recession in recognition of the fact that many businesses were struggling to survive, but at least six councils have voted to increase their commercial rates for businesses next year
The HSE confirmed that it had not contacted its national procurement unit to advertise on the contract to provide day services in Drogheda and Dundalk for people with disabilities
The EU has suspended the payments from its European Maritime and Fisheries Fund until Ireland brings in a sanctions regime for fishermen who breach the EU’s rules on overfishing
This week, British MPs will vote on Theresa May’s draft withdrawal treaty - but in Britain, Ireland and Brussels, the mood is grim as the possibility of a no-deal Brexit looms ever larger
There is no guarantee Varadkar will back him, though his past loyalty will work in his favour
There was growing criticism this weekend of the national broadcaster, which recently introduced a policy of requiring all its newer correspondents to reapply for their jobs after five years
FF public expenditure spokesman raps Varadkar for state not putting in application before deadline. Peat firm also looking at EU’s Globalisation Fund
Minister of State for Natural Resources Sean Canney has said that drilling for oil and gas has to...
Students living in purpose-built accommodation are going to be protected against large rent hikes...
HSE currently employs more than 900 speech and language therapists throughout the country
The commission of investigation into Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) has sought a fourth...
It is very difficult to put the squeeze on wavering MPs by trying to get millions of people to apply pressure on them. It is much more effective to use some levers on them directly
Fine Gael is up by one point in our latest poll after Leo Varadkar’s talk of cutting taxes last week - but it faces plenty of challenges between now and Christmas
The Minister for Business Heather Humphreys wants multinational companies based here to buy more ...
