Delivered by Elizabeth Canavan, Assistant Secretary General, Department of the Taoiseach Good morning, I’d like to begin by thanking you for continuing to abide by …
Seanad to be recalled to pass new laws over coronavirus
The Taoiseach has said that he will recall the existing Seanad to pass new legislation in relation to Covid-19 before the weekend. However, Leo Varadkar …
Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020
Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020 (Bill 3 of 2020) Bill entitled an Act, to make exceptional …
Dáil passes emergency Covid-19 legislation
By Sandra Hurley The Dáil has passed emergency legislation that forms part of the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic without a vote. The Health …
Cabinet approves emergency Covid-19 legislation
Cabinet approves emergency Covid-19 legislation ahead of Thursday’s Dáil sitting Leo Varadkar and President Michael D Higgins met this afternoon to discuss the State’s efforts …
National Address by the Taoiseach, St Patrick’s Day
Lá Fhéile Pádraig shona daoibh! This is a Saint Patrick’s Day like no other. A day that none of us will ever forget. Today’s children …
Taoiseach apologises to sexual abuse victims
By Aisling Kenny : Political Reporter | Video : The Irish Times The Taoiseach has apologised on behalf of the State to people who were …
Solicitor slams ‘uncertainty in system’ as child (9) dies while fighting deportation order on medical grounds
The death has occurred of a nine year old Irish born boy with a severe form of sickle cell disease who earlier this year lost …
Pakistani mother wins significant appeal in bid for refugee status
Up to 150 other cases are potentially affected by the Court of Appeal judgment Ms Justice Baker disagreed with the High Court’s observation there is …
Deportation order for woman whose young son died is revoked
Woman, from Nigeria, opposed deportation in part due to concerns over her son’s health. The Department of Justice informed the woman in recent days of …