Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

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Soc Dems alternative budget highlights pension, childcare

Anyone earning €70,000 or less a year should receive a €400 energy credit as part of next week's budget, the Social Democrats has said.

Politics • 16 hrs

Past scoliosis promises 'cannot be airbrushed', Dáil told

The planned commission of investigation into significant delays for child scoliosis and spina bifida surgeries must not "airbrush" out promises made by Simon Harris in 2017 when he was minister for health, Social Democrats health spokesperson Pádraig Rice has said.

Politics • 20 hrs

Call for energy firm windfall tax defeated in Dáil vote

An Opposition motion seeking a windfall tax on energy companies with surging profits during a cost of living crisis has been rejected by the Dáil.

Politics • 01 Oct

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Budget 2027: A political battle to frame what comes next

Budgets might be all about the numbers, but how they add up for the public always comes down to framing.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Sep

The 134-page scoping report has recommended the investigation, RTÉ News understands (stock image)

Child spinal care commission of investigation recommended

A Government-backed scoping report into a series of children's hospital spina bifida and scoliosis controversies has confirmed a commission of investigation should take place to examine what happened but has stopped short of calls for a public tribunal-style inquiry.

Health • 26 Sep

A general view during the Republic of Ireland training session at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary

Opposition parties call on Government to stop Israel game

Opposition parties have called on Government to intervene to stop Sunday's UEFA Nations League football match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel due to the "unfair pressure players and management are currently under".

Ireland • 26 Sep

Govt considering raising State pension by €7.50 per week

The Government is considering raising the weekly State pension by €7.50 as part of Budget 2027.

Politics • 26 Sep

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EU proposes ban on social media access for under 13s

The European Commission has proposed a ban on social media access for under 13s, with "safe design" obligations for platforms for users between the ages of 15 and 18.

Europe • 16 Sep

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during her annual State of the Union address

EU 'opening door' for Canada to become associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said ⁠the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member, a status that does not exist under the bloc's ‌treaties.

Europe • 16 Sep

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Call for EU laws to ban trade with Israeli settlements

All of Ireland's 14 MEPs have signed a European Parliament-wide open letter to Ursula von der Leyen calling on her to introduce new EU laws banning any trade between Europe and illegal Israeli settlements.

Politics • 15 Sep