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Children with special needs ‘left in limbo’ over assessment delays, TD warns

Children with special needs have been failed by the State, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty said youngsters have been “left in limbo” by long delays in being assessed. He said there are 17,000 children waiting on initial contact with ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:15

National News

Varadkar: New paid leave law should not require proof of domestic abuse

An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that a new paid leave law should not require proof of domestic abuse. The Fine Gael leader made the comments while speaking to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment. His comments echo those of ...

05 Oct 2022 at 14:54

Taoiseach promises resolution on contentious turf-cutting issue

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Taoiseach promises resolution on turf-cutting issue

Questions over Government policy on turf cutting continued on Thursday, as coalition leaders were quizzed on claims that a ban on the sale of turf has been paused. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan had earlier rejected claims that a ban has been ...

15 Apr 2022 at 20:30

National News

Tánaiste says new climate plan provides 'clarity and opportunities' for businesses

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar today said that the Climate Action Plan 2021, published Thursday November 4, provides clarity and opportunity for businesses. Speaking today, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment said: “I know many ...

05 Nov 2021 at 16:16

National News

'They really need to enforce these rules' - Tánaiste issues warning to hospitality sector

Leo Varadkar has said the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will be carrying out increased checks on business to ensure they are following the rules and guidelines around Covid-19 vaccine certs. The Tánaiste said if the hospitality ...

09 Nov 2021 at 17:20

Local News

Tolls increase will be ‘massive blow’ to commuters, Sinn Fein TD says

Toll road increases will be a “massive blow” to commuters and will disproportionately affect those living in rural areas, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty called on the Government to intervene to prevent the price ...

24 Nov 2022 at 15:05

National News

Taoiseach refuses to change lifestyle despite heightened threat from far right

The Taoiseach has vowed not change his lifestyle despite being warned of a heightened risk to his safety from far-right extremists. Leo Varadkar said he would not give in to those who seek to intimidate politicians as he ruled ...

01 Jan 2024 at 12:00

National News

Leo Varadkar predicts 4,000 new Covid cases, but return to restrictions "is not our intention"

Covid-19 case numbers will reach around 4,000 today or tomorrow Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has predicted, in part due a backlog of unreported cases. Despite this trend, he does not envisage any restrictions being introduced over ...

05 Nov 2021 at 11:25

Northern Ireland

Varadkar: Windsor Framework will not be reopened, but Brexit will never be done

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said that the new EU-UK trade deal for Northern Ireland will not be renegotiated, but added that Brexit “will never just be done”. The Taoiseach also said he is working with Prime Minister ...

20 Apr 2023 at 15:27

National News

Tánaiste suggests vaccine passports could be needed for hospital visits

Tánaiste Leo has suggested that vaccine passes could soon be needed for those visiting hospitals saying it makes 'a lot of sense'. Speaking at Government Buildings this week, Mr. Varadkar said Health Minister Stephen ...

28 Oct 2021 at 12:49

National News

Zelensky thanks Ireland for support in phone call with Taoiseach

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Ireland for its support for his country. Mr Zelensky spoke to the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar by telephone on Monday. A government spokesman said Mr Varadkar pledged ...

20 Mar 2023 at 19:18

Northern Ireland

Varadkar ‘quietly confident’ that protocol deal can be reached within weeks

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said “we’re not there yet” on a Northern Ireland protocol deal but added that he was “quietly confident” there could be an agreement within a fortnight. The Taoiseach said that ...

17 Feb 2023 at 16:08

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