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Energia to bring in 'hefty increase' to electricity prices from next month

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie said the high prices we are now paying for energy appear to be the new normal.

Donohoe says view on tax breaks for developers ‘unchanged’

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

The Finance Minister has insisted his resistance to tax breaks for developers is ‘unchanged’ after his party leader said he was ‘open’ to the move.

Government’s housing plan must mark ‘radical shift’ in policy, homeless charity says

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Focus Ireland chief executive Pat Dennigan said people need ‘bold action, not broken promises’.
Jim Gavin selected as Fianna Fáil candidate for presidential election

Jim Gavin selected as Fianna Fáil candidate for presidential election

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Jim Gavin has been selected as Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate
Fishermen rescued after being swept into sea in Co Donegal

Fishermen rescued after being swept into sea in Co Donegal

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

The men were fishing at Tullan Strand around 8pm when one of the men was swept off the rocks by a large wave.
HSE silent on cost of ad campaign telling men to 'wash under their foreskin'

HSE silent on cost of ad campaign telling men to 'wash under their foreskin'

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

The health authority spent almost €8,000 promoting the ad on social media as part of a month-long campaign to raise awareness of penile cancer and provide information on genital hygiene earlier this year.
Heather Humphreys decided to drop controversial disability proposal, Harris says

Heather Humphreys decided to drop controversial disability proposal, Harris says

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Senator Tom Clonan said Ms Humphreys had ‘very strongly pushed’ for a proposal to means-test people with disabilities.
One in five children live below poverty line after housing costs, report says

One in five children live below poverty line after housing costs, report says

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

The figures from 2023, show average incomes fell by 0.6 per cent, leaving them 3.3 per cent below their 2021 level.
Harris: Threats are vile and relentless, but I'm trying to get on with the job

Harris: Threats are vile and relentless, but I'm trying to get on with the job

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

When asked how his family were doing in the wake of the threats, Harris said they were doing "okay".
One-off help with cost of living not a good way to run country, says Harris

One-off help with cost of living not a good way to run country, says Harris

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

The Tánaiste was speaking as Fine Gael held its annual think-in at a hotel in Co Westmeath.
Billy Kelleher or Jim Gavin? Fianna Fáil to choose presidential election candidate

Billy Kelleher or Jim Gavin? Fianna Fáil to choose presidential election candidate

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

The secret ballot will take place at Leinster House from 11.30am on Tuesday morning
Irish lotto player wins €20,000 every month for the next 30 years

Irish lotto player wins €20,000 every month for the next 30 years

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

An Irish player has won €20,000 every month for the next 30 years
Catherine Connolly sets out her vision for the presidency

Catherine Connolly sets out her vision for the presidency

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Catherine Connolly says members of the public have called for her to stand in the election in the last 18 months.
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

A range of stories feature across Tuesday's newspaper front pages, including Fianna Fáil selecting a candidate for the presidential election.
Local authorities cutting carbon emissions through thousands of actions

Local authorities cutting carbon emissions through thousands of actions

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Ireland’s local authorities retrofitted more than 7,300 social homes since 2022, saving enough energy to power more than 6,000 households annually.
Watchdog says Budget 2026 being planned with no ‘clear roadmap’ on fiscal policy

Watchdog says Budget 2026 being planned with no ‘clear roadmap’ on fiscal policy

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

The State’s economic watchdog recommended a reduction in the planned package amid ‘high uncertainty’.
Seven iconic Irish pubs up for sale across the country

Seven iconic Irish pubs up for sale across the country

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

From a thatched gem in Cavan to Tom Crean’s Kerry local, these pubs are rich in history and character
Sinn Féin yet to enter presidential race as McDonald rules herself out

Sinn Féin yet to enter presidential race as McDonald rules herself out

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Judge overturns jail term for woman who had nail scissors in handbag

Judge overturns jail term for woman who had nail scissors in handbag

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Defence counsel for Natasha Tynan (38) told the court her client was not aware that possessing the scissors was illegal
Four Brazilian nationals in court over international prostitution probe

Four Brazilian nationals in court over international prostitution probe

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Their arrests last week follow a law enforcement operation involving officers from Europol and the Brazilian Federal Police assisting the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) in Dublin.

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