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No 'shakedown': Minister defends €800 Dubai evacuation flight fee as ‘standard practice’

No 'shakedown': Minister defends €800 Dubai evacuation flight fee as ‘standard practice’

Richmond said that officials in the region and in the crisis consular centre had worked very hard to get 300 Irish citizens on a plane tomorrow from Muscat to Dublin to complement another Emirates commercial flight tonight.

Irish citizens in Gulf region told to register with embassy and not go to airports

Irish citizens in Gulf region told to register with embassy and not go to airports

Neale Richmond added that a number of Irish people were on flights out of Abu Dhabi yesterday, and more would do so today.

Martin faces complex Trump meeting, Sinn Féin criticised over White House claim

Martin faces complex Trump meeting, Sinn Féin criticised over White House claim

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Sinn Féin MEPs have 'abandoned Ukraine', Minister says

Sinn Féin MEPs have 'abandoned Ukraine', Minister says

Ireland will continue 'outsized role' in aid for humanitarian crises like Sudan, Minister says

Ireland will continue 'outsized role' in aid for humanitarian crises like Sudan, Minister says

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attacks not halting Connolly's momentum

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attacks not halting Connolly's momentum

Minister says Irish funds for Gaza rebuilding won't be diverted from other programmes

Minister says Irish funds for Gaza rebuilding won't be diverted from other programmes

Minister says Government 'trying desperately' to get services included in OTB

Minister says Government 'trying desperately' to get services included in OTB

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

A Minister of State has said the Government is still "trying desperately" to ensure services are included in the Occupied Territories Bill

Sinn Féin backs Catherine Connolly: 'Game-changer' or missed opportunity?

Sinn Féin backs Catherine Connolly: 'Game-changer' or missed opportunity?

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

'There's no point condemning threats if we continue using abusive language', Minister says

'There's no point condemning threats if we continue using abusive language', Minister says

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

As the Dáil returns amid recent threats to politicians, a Government minister has said "there is no point in condemning this abuse if we continue to use abusive language"

'Putin shouldn't have a veto': TD says triple lock debate must avoid misinformation

'Putin shouldn't have a veto': TD says triple lock debate must avoid misinformation

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Fine Gael TD Catherine Callaghan has said the current debate over changes to Ireland’s triple lock needs to be grounded in facts and not misinformation

Neutrality 'completely unaffected' by triple lock changes, minister says

Neutrality 'completely unaffected' by triple lock changes, minister says

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Ireland's neutrality will be "completely unaffected" by proposed changes to the triple lock, despite criticism from opposition TDs, according to a Government minister

Government names 23 junior ministers including new migration role

Government names 23 junior ministers including new migration role

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

The Government has completed its list of 23 junior ministers, a record number

Politics watch: Row over speaking time, tough Cabinet calls for leaders

Politics watch: Row over speaking time, tough Cabinet calls for leaders

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week ahead

Taoiseach denies U-turn on stamp duty paid by vulture funds

Taoiseach denies U-turn on stamp duty paid by vulture funds

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Tanaiste Micheál Martin urged caution over speculation ahead of the budget.

Junior ministerial appointments: Dillon, Higgins, Burke, Richmond promoted

Junior ministerial appointments: Dillon, Higgins, Burke, Richmond promoted

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Simon Harris has appointed his junior ministers on his first full day as Taoiseach