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Darragh O'Brien branded 'possibly the worst housing minister in decades' as sparks fly in the Dáil
Dail Eireann
There were tense exchanges in the Dáil this evening
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Leo Varadkar pays tribute to Taoiseach Micheál Martin in fiery Fine Gael Ard Fheis speech
Leo Varadkar
During his speech at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Athlone, Leo Varadkar vowed to 'stop' Sinn Féin entering Government after the next general election
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Mary Lou McDonald hits out at Government "hokey pokey" in passionate speech
Fianna Fail
Sinn Fein leader calls for new Government North and South in energetic Presidential Address to party faithful an annual Ard Fheis
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Tetchy scenes in Dail as Tanaiste Leo Varadkar calls Pearse Doherty 'Kwasi Doherty' and compares Sinn Fein to Liz Truss' failed Tory government
Leo Varadkar
The Fine Gael leader said that it would take Sinn Féin one Budget to 'wreck the economy' under 'Kwasi Doherty'
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ECB's interest rate rise could help 'contain' house prices and inflation, says Leo Varadkar
Inflation
The Tanaiste said that while the rise will not be welcomed by mortgage holders or borrowers, it will help bring down inflation and could bring down house prices
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Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty accuses Taoiseach Micheal Martin of 'false promises' over energy disconnections pledge
Energy bills
'These were welcome words – but they were only words, with no action to deliver on them'
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Loan experts and opposition politicians warn homebuyers could end up in higher debts and in borrowing trouble after Central Bank changes mortgage lending rules
Mortgages
'The only real and sustainable solution is a greater delivery of social and affordable housing'
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Leo Varadkar says 'at least three' Fine Gael members have received legal letters from Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein
The Tanaiste has questioned who funds the party's legal expenses
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Three dead in Donegal Applegreen explosion as emergency services remain at scene of tragedy
Donegal
Donegal Independent councillor John O’Donnell told BBC Radio Ulster that he understands it was caused by a gas explosion.
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All we know about Donegal Applegreen explosion so far as people still 'trapped' and three dead
Donegal
A number of people are still believed to be "trapped" in the rubble inside the building
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Children with special needs 'left in limbo' over assessment delays, TD warns
Pearse Doherty
'Thousands of children have been failed by the state, left in limbo while they wait for care to which they’re entitled'
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Budget 2023: Windfall tax or surplus 'will fund further inflation measures if required'
Budget 2023
Mr Donohoe said that many of the measures outlined today 'go all the way up until March of next year and beyond'
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Budget 2023: Scenes in Dail saw scoffs at speeches and beaming ministers as package officially revealed
Budget 2023
With most of the major budgetary measures already reported, moments of shock from the opposition benches were few and far between
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Budget 2023 'pushes squeezed middle to bottom of pile', says Sinn Fein
Budget 2023
'It is clear that the Government doesn’t understand the scale of the cost-of-living crisis that households face this winter'
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Tanaiste confirms Budget 2023 measures just weeks away and will benefit millions
The Budget
The Tanaiste suggested that those struggling will see more money “in their pockets and off their bills within weeks.”
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All we know about Budget 2023 two weeks out - benefit for everyone, relief on bills and pre-Christmas bonus
The Budget
Mr Martin gave his approval for more energy rebates instead of price caps - which is the route the UK is going down.
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Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty accused by Tanaiste Leo Varadkar of having 'abused and mistreated' a garda in Dail row
Sinn Fein
The Fine Gael leader hit back at the Donegal TD after 'cheap shots' were exchanged during a debate on the cost of living crisis
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Leo Varadkar pledges measures to 'offset' carbon tax rise within weeks as cost of living soars
Leo Varadkar
New data from the CSO shows that inflation now sits at 6.7%, the largest annual spike since November 2000
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Irish households could be washing clothes and dishes at night if mandatory 'time-of-day' pricing comes in
Power Supply
Households could opt out if they still wanted to use lots of electricity during the day - but it would be more expensive
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Electricity bill: €200 energy rebate will come off people's bills from next week, Eamon Ryan confirms
Eamon Ryan
Electric Ireland has become the latest energy provider to increase its prices for both electricity and gas
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Food and energy bills to rise all year as Taoiseach confirms further hikes
Energy bills
Ms McDonald said she recognises the Government can’t fully cover the blow to households but that more can be done
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Regina Doherty apologises to Pearse Doherty for Bobby Storey accusations
Regina Doherty
Ms Doherty, who is Fine Gael's leader in the Seanad, took to Twitter today to say she regrets the tweet she sent last month about the finance spokesperson in regards to the funeral of Bobby Storey
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Irish petrol stations free to increase petrol and diesel prices as they please
Inflation
It comes after several TDs have written to the watchdog over claims of price gouging at many stations across the country.
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Cut to fuel excise duty 'immediately eroded' as costs continue to rise
Petrol prices
Many filling stations are charging over €2 per litre for petrol and diesel as the Dail heard accusations of 'price gouging at a time of crisis'
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