The Government is scrambling for details of how Ireland will ...
WEB1 day ago · The last major coastal change study did not factor in climate change, leaving the Government scrambling for details of how Ireland will look with up to a metre of rising sea levels.
Stephen Donnelly speaks about expanding free contraception to ...
WEB1 day ago · The Minister for Health is seeking to expand free contraception to 16-year-old girls. However, Stephen Donnelly said healthcare providers had raised “legitimate concerns” during ongoing ...
Editorial: Michael McGrath will make the best of Ireland’s ...
WEB1 day ago · The three-party Coalition nominated McGrath, and stuck with its decision. Von der Leyen lobbied various capitals, suggesting a female nomination could result in a more heavy-duty portfolio.
Health Minister in push to make contraceptives free for 16 ...
WEB1 day ago · Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is pushing to expand free contraception to 16-year-olds as part of Budget 2025. Contraception is currently free for women aged 17 to 35, under measures brought in ...
Budget 2025 latest: Pension hike of at least €20 a week on ...
WEB6 days ago · Fine Gael is considering the biggest ever increase on the state pension — of at least €20 extra a week and at a cost of more than €500m – as part of Budget 2025 negotiations.
‘There are numerous other shocks coming their way ...
WEB3 days ago · VHI has also capped the refunds on many popular benefits. The GP refund was 50pc but this has now been capped at a maximum refund of €40. It has also capped the refund on consultant fees at € ...
New parents in line for budget boost as minister pushes for ...
WEB4 days ago · Today at 18:30. New parents are in line for at least a €20-a-week boost from Budget 2025. Fine Gael aims to help families, with the promise of energy credits and a public childcare model, among ...