Claire Scott

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan questions payment certificates for legal aid as lawyers withdraw services over fee disputes, potentially disrupting courts nationwide

Government departments are making their cases early to the public expenditure minister, who is determined to slow the rapid growth in day-to-day spending

Daryl Barron says he will speak to Uisce Eireann about the water conservation order, as he warns that cleaning operations need to become a priority

Cabinet members and coalition TDs call for €10 to €15 rise, saying the government risks falling behind on its vow to boost the weekly payment to €350

Lorraine Hall says her communications firm keeps approaches to the party leader, ministers and officials formal and fully registered

The high-profile official has been hired to clean up the capital’s streets — figuratively and literally. Claire Scott looks at his taskforce’s recommendations

Divisions emerge over proposals to ease the financial strain of fuel prices on households

With the lowest level of defence spending in the bloc, the government requires military aid from the UK and France to protect major international gatherings

No increase in allowances planned in 2027 budget for grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews

The taoiseach will also use the meeting in Dublin to discuss Ukraine and the economic dangers of US tariffs