Philip Ryan
Independent.ie
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Minister Roderic O’Gorman says he is targeted with abuse because of his sexuality
Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman has said he is targeted with abuse as a politician because of his sexuality, → Read More
Homelessness risk: Here's how many eviction notices there were in each county before the ban kicked in
Counties with urban centres are facing a rise in homelessness after the Government controversially announced plans to lift the evictions ban. → Read More
Eviction ban lifted 'to halt flight of cuckoo fund investors' from the market
Cabinet ministers were warned that extending the controversial eviction ban would lead to “reluctance” among both small-scale and international investors in the Irish rental market. → Read More
Cabinet ministers raise concerns over lack of supports for landlords as eviction ban to end
Several Cabinet ministers have raised concerns about the lack of incentives for landlords exiting the rental market as they agreed to lift the moratorium on evictions at the end of the month. → Read More
Government leaders agree to lift eviction ban at the end of the month
The Government leaders have agreed to lift the current ban on evictions as planned at the end of the month. → Read More
‘Heartless’ – Green TD Neasa Hourigan hits out at Taoiseach and her own party over decision to end eviction ban
A Government TD has warned that a decision to lift the winter ban on evictions at the end of this month will result in large numbers of people becoming homeless, saying it was putting the interests of landlords ahead of ordinary people. → Read More
€14,000 tax breaks for landlords considered in return for eviction ban extension
Landlords could get tax breaks worth €14,000 a year at cost of up to €794m for the taxpayer as part of a Government plan to keep them in the rental market. → Read More
Fine Gael TD spends two nights on hospital trolley after being rushed to A&E
A Fine Gael TD spent two nights on a hospital trolley after being rushed to his local emergency department complaining of shortness of breath. → Read More
€200 bonus payment for pensioners, carers and people with disabilities to ease cost of living crisis
All social welfare recipients will receive a €200 bonus payment under a fresh round of cost of living supports agreed by the Government set to total €1.25bn → Read More
Windfall tax on energy companies to fund up to €600m in new cost-of-living measures
The Government is banking on a windfall tax on energy companies to generate up to €600m in additional revenue to fund a new round of cost-of-living measures. → Read More
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys angers Sinn Féin TDs by raising their record in the North
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has sparked anger among Sinn Féin TD after raising the party’s record on poverty in the North during a debate on the cost of living. → Read More
Revealed: Where every Government minister is jetting off to for St Patrick’s Day
Every Cabinet minister is jetting abroad this year for what the Government is calling their “biggest ever” St Patrick’s Day trade mission. → Read More
Former Cabinet minister Denis Naughten says he will not to run in the next general election
Former Cabinet Minister Denis Naughten has decided not to run in the next general election. → Read More
Double child benefit payment on the cards as coalition parties at loggerheads over supports to beat inflation
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are at loggerheads over how to address the on going cost-of- living crisis. → Read More
Soldier (50s) who died in parachute accident in Spain was due to get married within weeks
A member of the Defence Forces who died in a tragic parachuting accident in Spain had been due to get married within weeks. → Read More
Irish soldier dies in parachute tragedy in Spain
A member of the Defence Forces has died in a tragic skydiving accident in Spain. → Read More
Hospitality sector faces return to pre-Covid 13.5pc Vat rate to help pay support for struggling families
The tourism industry is facing the prospect of higher taxes to ensure families are financially supported during the cost-of-living crisis. → Read More
‘There will always be a shadow over his time in office’ – FG senator McGahon hits out as Bertie Ahern eyes Áras bid
Fine Gael has hit out at suggestions former Fianna Fáil leader Bertie Ahern could run for the party in the next presidential election. → Read More
ESB’s power people: The energy sector lifer, a boardroom hopper and a Bermuda-linked financier
It is quite literally responsible for keeping the lights on in this country. → Read More
ESB opposes Government’s plan for extra scrutiny of senior figures in ethics overhaul
The ESB has objected to Government plans to impose more scrutiny on senior figures in public bodies. The plans are part of a major overhaul of laws governing conflicts of interest and ethics. → Read More