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Water policy changes course
Following significant public protests, the Government confirmed that water charges will be capped at €160 for single adult households and…
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Merger creates consumer watchdog
The Competition Authority and National Consumer Agency have been merged to form a new Competition and Consumer Protection Commission which…
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New Garda Commissioner
Nóirin O’Sullivan has been appointed as Garda Commissioner by the Cabinet as the reform process for the oversight of policing…
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Social housing plans set out
The Government’s six-year social housing strategy has pledged an additional 35,000 dwellings. A further 75,000 households will be housed through…
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Job creation is top priority: Kenny
Reducing unemployment will be the Government’s “top priority” in the second half of its term of office, according to Taoiseach…
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Fianna Fáil report questions UHI
Fianna Fáil has questioned the Government’s proposed introduction of universal health insurance after commissioning an independent report by University College…
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Education and training boards formed
Sixteen new education and training boards (ETBs) have been formed to replace the 33 vocational education committees (VECs). Minister for…
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Referendum for Court of Appeal
The referendum on establishing a Court of Appeal will take place on 4 October, alongside the referenda on patents and…
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EU fairness questioned in Cyprus crisis
The EU’s handling of the Cypriot financial crisis has serious consequences for consumers and smaller European countries, according to Fianna…
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New ports policy demands value for money
Transport Minister Leo Varadkar has announced a major overhaul of ports policy with the Government taking a more active role…
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