Politics Social Democrats call for emergency energy supports similar to Covid-19 measures The party’s annual think-in began today with the focus on the need for urgent supports for families and businesses during the energy crisis
politics Calls for wider review into An Bord Pleanála following allegationsA number of allegations have been published about the board in recent weeks relating to its deputy chairman Paul Hyde
New law will allow gardaí to reveal details of sex offendersSome opposition TDs believe powers of disclosure should be stronger, as is the case in Britain following the murder of Sarah Payne in 2000
Nama commission of investigation into Project Eagle sale extended againThe Taoiseach said ‘a number of developments’ outlined by the commission in its latest report had led to a further request for extension
Government allocates just €75m to Pup in 2022Leo Varadkar has said phasing out of payment may have to be reviewed if more severe restrictions are reintroduced
New stretch of greenway gets go-ahead as delays continue in Varadkar’s constituencyLeixlip-to-Maynooth section to be built this year while Dublin section is held up by calls, backed by Tánaiste, to move missing link to south bank of Royal Canal
State Claims Agency paying investigators €200,000 a year to check on suspicious personal injury claimsState agency is clamping down on personal injury claims made against it with licenced detectives who must sign ‘surveillance protocol agreement’
Council plans to lease estate for more than cost to buySocial Democrats TD Catherine Murphy says it’s time for the state to halt these type of long-term leasing deals for social housing.
Hobbs hits back at Murphy’s criticism over social housing The well-known financial adviser has responded to Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy who criticised his company for selling social housing ‘as a financial product’
Analysis: Murphy flags issue of social housing ‘being sold as a financial product’Social Democrats co-leader uses Eddie Hobbs website to raise concerns about potential growth in the state’s use of long-term leasing instead of building homes
Cathal Mac Coille: New Covid strains make credible travel restrictions essentialPublic disillusion will increase if official ‘advice’ is seen as ineffective and loopholes regarding international travel remain unaddressed