The Latest Breaking News from Michael McGrath

Taoiseach Micheal Martin urges unions and Government officials to get back in the room after no agreement at public sector pay talks

The Fianna Fáil leader reiterated he would tackle issues like the cost of childcare in the Budget

Irish Mirror · Jun 17, 2022

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath says public sector pay deal needs to be 'fair to taxpayers'

Mr McGrath said the Government needs to be careful to avoid “wages chasing inflation”, warning it will make the current economic climate worse.

Irish Mirror · May 20, 2022

Over €17m unclaimed in Irish Lottery prizes last year

Since 2015, €124million has been transferred to Premier Lotteries Ireland.

Dublin Live · May 13, 2022

Neighbour heard woman accused of murdering Santina Cawley, 2, 'terrorising' the child

“Not only did he hear the child crying he could hear the accused shouting directly at the child, mocking, taunting and terrorising the child.”

Irish Mirror · Apr 25, 2022

No timeline yet for when teachers may see pay rise, says Education Minister Norma Foley

All three teachers’ unions are demanding pay increases at their annual conferences to compensate for the rising cost of living

Irish Mirror · Apr 19, 2022

Man jailed after sending Angela Rayner abusive voicemails which left her 'scared out of her wits'

Stuart Kelly, 53, previously pleaded guilty to sending offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing messages to Ms Rayner

Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2022

Dr Tony Holohan has 'questions to answer' over 'unusual' job switch

New move to Trinity Professor role will still see his salary paid by the taxpayer through the Department of Health

Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Dublin jobs: Bon Secours hospitals recruiting hundreds of doctors and nurses

Bon Secours is also building a new oncology unit in Dublin

Dublin Live · Mar 29, 2022

Ireland could welcome up to 200,000 Ukrainian refugees as Cabinet meets to discuss preparations

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, indicated there would be no limit to the funds and resources available from Government as she told the Irish Mirror that her department would “not be found wanting in this regard.”

Irish Mirror · Mar 22, 2022

Angela Rayner tells of distress over abusive messages after David Amess death

Stuart Kelly and Michael McGrath pleaded guilty to sending offensive and menacing messages to the Labour deputy leader after the Tory MP was killed.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022