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Legacy Bill changes not ‘some great cover-up’, Government minister insists

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has criticised the series of amendments to the legislation as not going far enough.

The Independent UK

Cabinet concern about underspend on road projects

A Government spokesperson said that the €97m underspend at the Department of Transport would even out as the year progressed as several ministers expressed concerns about road projects.

Irish Mirror

Ireland may be able to accept more asylum seekers in future as Govt agrees cash deal with EU

Cabinet heard that during 2022, 70,500 people from Ukraine sought Temporary Protection in Ireland, in addition to 13,651 asylum seekers.

Irish Mirror

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Taoiseach says Ireland cannot 'realistically or legally' stop accepting asylum seekers

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that Ireland cannot stop accepting asylum seekers as he made his way into a Cabinet meeting to discuss whether Ireland should make a €1.5 million contribution to the EU rather than accept 350 international protection seekers

Irish Mirror

Government not intervening or engaging with toll operators about increases

Despite Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys stating that Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Jack Chambers were engaging with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) about the increases, it is now understood that this is not the case.

Irish Mirror

M50 tolls to increase from July as Government and TII deferment ends

The changes will apply to all tolls in Ireland except for Dublin's Port Tunnel which will not see an increase this time

Dublin Live

Tolls on Ireland's transport network set to rise from July 1 - as hikes for roads near you revealed

The Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland confirmed tolls on the country’s national road network are to increase

Irish Mirror

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Dublin weather: Met Eireann's stunning bank holiday Monday forecast with sunshine and 20C temps

Don't forget to slap on some sunscreen and a hat because the national forecaster has warned of a high level of UV rays today

Dublin Live

Gardai seize €182,000 worth of drugs in Tallaght

Gardai conducted a search operation in Tallaght on Saturday evening and unearthed drugs such as cannabis and cocaine

Dublin Live

Missing persons appeal launched for Dublin teenager

Omran Ibrahim, aged 17, was last seen in Rathfarnham on Saturday evening

Dublin Live

Jonathan Dowdall will spend life 'looking over his shoulder' after Hutch trial

EXCLUSIVE: Dowdall, who testified against Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch at the Regency murder trial, believes his sentence will be shortened on appeal to time already served

Dublin Live

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says elderly won't be left in lurch with nursing homes converted for refugees

The Taoiseach acknowledged that nursing homes are closing for this purpose, but he said that bed numbers in nursing homes could be kept steady

Dublin Live

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says elderly won't be left in lurch with nursing homes converted for refugees

“I always say when it comes to the issue of asylum and migration is that we need to be fair, we also need to be firm"

Irish Mirror

Irish premier hopes to see Stormont Assembly restored by September

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar declined to speculate on alternatives to devolution.

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Helen McEntee returns to work amid adorable toddler mishap

The Fine Gael TD was back at the office on Thursday following the birth of her second child Vincent in December.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach warns State must ensure it can protect electricity grids and critical infrastructure from attacks

Speaking in Moldova, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that Ireland will have to give “deep consideration” to joining NATO or EU-led missions to enhance the protection of undersea cables.

Dublin Live

Petrol price Ireland: Motorists face higher prices at pumps as excise cuts reversed

Speaking in the Dail on Tuesday Taoiseach Leo Varadkar defended the excise restorations

Irish Mirror

Woman who fell pregnant due to sexual assault was 'actively obstructed' from getting an abortion

Some 40 per cent of doctors offering abortions have not registered with the HSE MyOptions service, which offers advice or tells people how they can obtain care

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Petrol and diesel prices to go up from midnight TONIGHT as excise duty restored

It is the first of a number of increases to the price of petrol and diesel as excise duty cuts are gradually restored

Irish Mirror

Call for urgent action as nearly 5,000 renters receive termination notice despite eviction ban

New figures published by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) show that 4,753 notices of termination were issued in the first quarter of 2023. This is despite a ban on evictions being in place until March 31.

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

Belfast Live

Sinn Féin leader says planning for border poll can happen while restoring Stormont

The republican party became the largest in local government at last week’s council elections

Dublin Live

Winklevoss twins announce Dublin as HQ for their crypto currency platform Gemini

The platform allows customers to buy, sell and hold crypto assets such as Bitcoin

Dublin Live

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

Irish Mirror

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

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