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2 days ago | 
independent.ie | Mary Regan |Tabitha Monahan
Legislation to expand the zones under which rent increases are limited to 2pc, are expected to be signed off on by the Cabinet today, before being put to a Dáil vote as an emergency measure over the coming days. About 17pc of tenancies do not come under the current rules, which will be implemented “at the earliest possible date” if passed by the Oireachtas.
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2 days ago | 
independent.ie | Tabitha Monahan |Mary Regan
The former head of the HSE, Paul Reid, is to be named as the chairperson of the new planning body which will replace An Bord Pleanála. It is expected that his name will be brought to cabinet to be appointed as chair of An Coimisiún Pleanála. Mr Reid, who took over as head of the HSE in 2019, became a household name during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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3 days ago | 
independent.ie | Tabitha Monahan
Last week, Mr Murphy along with others from the activist group were detained and had their passports taken, as they attempted to walk to Rafah as part of the protest to highlight the blockade of aid into the region. While Mr Murphy was later released and had his passport returned last week, his mobile phone was held by authorities, according to a statement from the Dublin TD’s party. However, Mr Murphy was detained again in Cairo when he went to a police station to retrieve his phone.
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3 days ago | 
independent.ie | Tabitha Monahan
On Tuesday, TDs from Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats and the Green Party launched a joint housing motion, calling on the Government to implement emergency measures on housing. It comes ahead of the Raise the Roof protest organised by the joint opposition and other groups, outside Leinster House on Wednesday.
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5 days ago | 
independent.ie | Tabitha Monahan |Cillian Sherlock |Gráinne Ní Aodha
Partner of TD Paul Murphy calls on Simon Harris to make public statement on detention by Egyptian authoritiesPaul Murphy detained in Egypt ahead of Gaza march Tabitha Monahan, Cillian Sherlock and Gráinne Ní AodhaToday at 21:54The partner of an Irish politician who was detained in Egypt has called on Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister to make a statement on the matter.
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5 days ago | 
sundayworld.com | Tabitha Monahan |Cillian Sherlock |Gráinne Ní Aodha
'PASSPORTS CONFISCATED' | “We have had our passports confiscated and are being detained. It seems Egyptian authorities have decided to crack down on the #GreatMarchToGaza.”People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ie | Tabitha Monahan
BREAKING | Paul Murphy TD held by Egyptian authorities as group attempts to march to GazaPaul Murphy detained in Egypt ahead of Gaza march People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy is one of a number of people who have been detained with their passports confiscated, while travelling through Egypt as part of a march to Gaza. The group is part of the Global March to Gaza, which is attempting to reach Rafah in the embattled Gaza Strip.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ie | Tabitha Monahan
The decision to invite the quality authority comes after an RTÉ Investigates undercover exposé showing neglect of residents in two nursing homes, including Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin, which the watchdog had previously assessed. At a meeting of PAC on Thursday, the committee members agreed that the watchdog would be invited before the committee. “I think it's been eight years since [HIQA] came before the Public Accounts Committee, and I think it's about time to do again.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ie | Tabitha Monahan
Representatives from the department and Arts Council appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Wednesday to examine the €6.7 million spent on the IT system. The IT system was to replace an outdated system for grant applications. Outgoing director of the Arts Council Maureen Kennelly told committee members that the council have commenced legal proceedings against two contractors and are in the pre-action stage in relation to two others.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ie | Tabitha Monahan
Representatives from the department and Arts Council appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Wednesday to examine the €6.7 million spent on the IT system. The IT system was to replace an outdated system for grant applications. Outgoing director of the Arts Council Maureen Kennelly told committee members that the council have commenced legal proceedings against two contractors and are in the pre-action stage in relation to two others.
