Sandra Hurley

As the Dáil recess approaches, the Opposition has again been complaining that the Government is rushing through legislation ahead of the break.

Former president Michael D Higgins has criticised the European Union, accusing the bloc of lacking any credibility on human rights and international law.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said that there is no ambiguity on what was agreed on reforming the Triple Lock in the Programme for Government.

Labour leader Ivana Bacik has criticised the government's decision to delay her party's bid to compel religious orders to pay more compensation to survivors.

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has increased the flat fee for criminal legal aid solicitors in the District Court to €520 from the original proposal of €455.

The Government has agreed to set up a Commission of Investigation into the activities of prolific paedophile Michael Shine.

There will be a significant escalation in the criminal defence solicitors dispute this week with a complete stoppage planned for two days.

The Government is moving to set up municipal councils around the country, over a decade after town councils were abolished.

A ban on under-18s using e-scooters will be discussed by Cabinet today.

New rules banning under-18s from using e-scooters should be in place by the end of August.