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Adding three new bank holidays for Ireland would cost State eye-watering sum, Simon Coveney confirms

Simon Coveney confirmed that the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Social Protection are carrying out studies that include “a fuller assessment of the impact” that introducing an additional public holiday in Ireland would have.

Irish Mirror

Budget row rumbles on as Fianna Fáil minister accuses Fine Gael of 'throwing out figures'

Despite the fact that the Budget is not scheduled to take place until October, the row between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael looks set to continue this week

Irish Mirror

'Eco-toilets' would make the Phoenix Park 'more accessible and welcoming' for visitors

Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has called on the OPW to install eco-toilets in the well-known park

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Tánaiste contradicts Fine Gael's Budget calls that would benefit middle-income earners

It comes days after in-fighting in the coalition after Fine Gael ministers wrote an opinion piece calling for €1,000 tax breaks for middle-income earners

Irish Mirror

Finance Minister Michael McGrath says he will not let Fine Gael TDs to ‘bully him’

It comes amid reports that tensions are growing in the coalition over perceived “solo runs” from Fine Gael in recent days

Dublin Live

Tánaiste hits back with fiery response to Fine Gael ministers calling for Budget measures

There is also anger after Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar told the Dáil there will be pension increases as part of October’s Budget

Irish Mirror

Michael McGrath says he won't be 'bullied' by Fine Gael during budget negotiations

Finance Minister Michael McGrath says that there will be lots of "kites flown" between now and the budget which will be held in October.

Irish Mirror

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Jameson Whiskey will no longer be exported to Russia

The decision by Irish Distillers to pull Jameson Whiskey from Russia came just days after Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn obtained a picture of the product for sale in Moscow

Irish Mirror

Dun Laoghaire residents call for Dunnes Stores building to be declared derelict

The building has been left vacant for almost 20 years

Dublin Live

Alan Dillon accuses RTE of acting in 'cartel-like manner' with GAA as GAAGO row continues

Former GAA All-Star and Fine Gael TD Alan Dillion has called for the licence fee to be docked until a row over how RTÉ and GAAGO broadcast matches is sorted.

Irish Mirror

Man who threatened to 'sterilise' politician's kids to end his 'legacy' is to undergo psychiatric assessment

David Larkin appeared at Longford District Court having previously pleaded guilty to harassing Senator Micheal Carrigy

Irish Mirror

Francis Fitzgerald recounts 'frightening' online threats as she calls for Coco's Law to be enacted across EU

The Fine Gael politician is backing calls for Coco’s Law – pioneered by Jackie Fox in memory of her daughter Nicole Fox Fenlon – to be enacted all 27 European member states.

Irish Mirror

Irish politician shares 'frightening' online abuse as she back calls for anti-bullying legislation in EU

The Fine Gael politician is backing calls for Coco’s Law – named after Nicole Fox Fenlon took her own life in 2018 following years of cyber abuse and online death threats

Dublin Live

Call for 'urgent' review of codeine sales in Ireland as figures show alarming prescription rates in 2022

Figures released to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke showed that over one million prescriptions for codeine were dispensed through public drug schemes in 2022. This does not include private prescriptions or over the counter sales.

Irish Mirror

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Health Minister vows parents of surrogate children will have 'full recognition and rights'

Parents of children born through surrogacy gathered in Leinster House on Thursday as the Dáil discussed a report compiled by the Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy.

Irish Mirror

House prices appear to have peaked but are still 'unaffordable' for buyers, expert says

Dr Rory Hearne, an Assistant Professor at Maynooth University and the author of housing book ‘Gaffs’, told the Irish Mirror that house prices do appear to have peaked

Irish Mirror

Full list of 23 landlord TDs asked to stand aside for affordable rent vote

The list includes Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who the Irish Mirror revealed earlier this year had recently become a landlord for the first time

Irish Mirror

Politician warns that Ireland's most evil will walk the streets free if nation doesn't keep Special Criminal Court

Louth deputy Fergus O Dowd of Fine Gael also urged Sinn Fein to change its position and support the non-jury court

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Another blow for Fine Gael as former Agriculture Minister Michael Creed announces retirement from politics

The 59-year-old was first elected to the Dail in 1989. He lost his seat in the 2002 general election but regained his seat in Cork North West in 2007. He served as Agriculture Minister from 2016 to 2020.

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar issues major tax update for middle-income earners ahead of Budget

Asked by the Irish Mirror whether or not the projected surplus cleared the way for the 30% tax rate, Mr Varadkar warned that some of the money will need to be kept for tougher times. However, he vowed that there will be a tax package for middle-income earners in the…

Irish Mirror

Fine Gael TDs quiz Mary Lou McDonald on her relationship with Jonathan Dowdall

Dowdall, a former Sinn Féin councillor and a convicted criminal, acted as a State witness in the trial of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch.

Irish Mirror

Fine Gael's John Paul Phelan retiring as TD in another blow for Leo Varadkar

Mr Phelan, 44, is the fourth Fine Gael TD to announce their retirement since the last general election, alongside Donegal TD Joe McHugh and Kerry’s Brendan Griffin. Former Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy retired in April 2021.

Dublin Live

Congestion charges for Dublin ruled out by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

The Fine Gael leader suggested the charges on city centre car use maybe rolled out after the Metro is operating

The Independent UK

Leo Varadkar accused of being ‘smug’ as TDs battle over parties’ housing records

Mr Varadkar accused Sinn Fein of ‘gaslighting’ young people, and claimed that Labour was suffering from a “crisis of confidence”.

Irish Mirror

Emotional Joe Biden declares himself son of Mayo as he wraps up trip with Ballina speech

"The truth of it is, being here feels like coming home."

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