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Columnist Sinéad Ryan argues that the Irish State should provide free creche places for all, criticizing politicians' claims about government intervention in childcare as inadequate given the nationwide scramble for places.
An archaeologist is urging the Irish State to utilize new technology to finally determine the cause of the Aer Lingus Flight 712 tragedy, which claimed 61 lives off the Wexford coast in 1968.
A letter to the editor criticizes the Irish state for continuing to prioritize institutional investors over providing housing for the public.
The Irish State has paid more than €50 million to Cape Wrath UC, the former owners of Citywest, to manage a hotel facility for international protection applicants.
An Irish TD suggests the state should seek EU support to cover the €17 million spent on maintaining the MV Matthew, a drug-smuggling vessel recently sold for $1 after its seizure.
The MV Matthew, a vessel boarded by Army Rangers in 2023 leading to a €157 million cocaine seizure, is set to depart Cork after incurring €16 million in berthing, crew, and maintenance fees for the Irish State.
The Irish State is spending up to €80 million to acquire half of the controversial derelict 'Carlton' site on O'Connell Street, as part of a €725 million pre-construction expenditure for the MetroLink project in Dublin.
Following an eco-disaster involving fish kills in Cork, a new protocol has been established for Irish state agencies to ensure immediate responses to similar future incidents.
The Irish state has spent €1.3 billion on prefabricated classrooms over the past five years, according to a Public Accounts Committee hearing. This significant expenditure highlights the ongoing need for school infrastructure.
The Irish State plans to invest €460 million to establish seven advanced technology research centers, including a €122 million AI center coordinated by five universities.
The European Investment Bank is in talks with the Irish State regarding a multi-billion euro loan to fund the construction of the MetroLink underground railway project.
Medical negligence claims have cost the Irish State almost €1.8 billion over five years, with soaring legal fees, prompting opposition claims about pressurized health services.
Figures for the first quarter show that the Irish State's expenditure on commercial accommodation for Ukrainian refugees and international protection applicants has decreased by €104 million, with an average of €3.3 million spent daily in this area.
The Irish State is appealing a ruling that it breached the Constitution by refusing a spouse's pension to a bereaved partner, with the Minister arguing the case could significantly impact private contractual arrangements.
Independent optometrists are preparing a damages claim of over €100 million against the Department of Social Protection, challenging the government's payment rates for eye tests under the Treatment Benefit Scheme.
Less than €200,000 of a €1 million Irish State fund intended to support zero-emissions heavy goods vehicle (HGV) infrastructure was spent last year, with only €12,000 allocated to charging points and €188,000 on administrative costs.
A development company has settled its legal action against the Minister for Justice after suing the Irish State over the shelving of a plan to convert an industrial unit in Dublin into refugee accommodation.
Austrian banking giant Bawag's strategy for the Irish state-owned bank PTSB, involving acquiring and streamlining other banks, is causing concern for the Irish finance minister, as Bawag competes with two US private equity firms in the bidding process to acquire the state-owned bank.
The Irish State has announced its intention to pursue the recovery of nearly €90 million in overpayments made to workers during pandemic lockdowns, according to new figures.
Austrian bank Bawag is reportedly seeking to acquire Permanent TSB (PTSB), Ireland's third-largest private and commercial bank, with an offer exceeding one billion euros.
A new report claims the Irish State has created a 'two-tier' asylum accommodation system, leading to significant gaps in oversight and regulation of services for asylum seekers.
The Irish State has incurred over €23 million in legal costs since 2021 due to challenges related to Assessments of Need (AON), according to newly released figures.
The Irish State has spent more than €6.1 million this year to cover costs associated with a single International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre located in Wicklow.
The Irish state has completed the sale of its last private banking shares, specifically from the PTSB bailout, with the government framing it as a victory for taxpayers.
Staff at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) have initiated legal proceedings against the Irish State for its failure to implement a promised pay award, which would include significant backdated lump sums.
Activists are urging the Irish State to purchase the former Bessborough mother and baby home lands in Cork to establish a memorial park, despite planning permission having been granted for over 100 apartments on the site.
Irish Times investigation finds software involved in handling of sensitive information with at least three agencies
The Irish State has acquired a section of O'Connell Street in Dublin from a UK property group for an estimated €80 million to facilitate the development of the MetroLink project. This acquisition is a crucial step for the infrastructure development.
The former chief executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland testified to the Workplace Relations Commission that he contemplated suicide after being isolated by his employer and facing untrue allegations read into the Oireachtas record.
The State Claims Agency in Ireland spent €429,000 on 'investigative fees' last year, while the average pay for barristers increased by 30 percent.
A lawyer claims the Irish State intervened concerning the use of a 'glass cage' in a German trial involving an Irish man and four others, with the Irish defendant expressing doubts about the fairness of the trial.
The Irish State has informed the court that it will not oppose a bid to have Osgur Breatnach's 1978 conviction for the Sallins robbery declared a miscarriage of justice, after he spent 18 months in jail for the wrongful conviction.
A record number of over 145,000 students across Ireland began their State examinations, including the Leaving Certificate. This marks a significant increase in participation for the annual exams.
An opinion piece argues that the Irish state is getting a 'free pass' from overworked grandparents who provide significant childcare.
Reports from the Department of Social Protection indicate that rising numbers of centenarians receiving the €2,540 bounty from the President could cost the Irish State up to €2.4 million per year by the 2040s.
The Irish State incurred nearly €400,000 in costs for hiring executive jets to transport the Taoiseach globally while awaiting the delivery of a new government jet.
Irish President Michael D. Higgins has returned €2.6 million in salary and allowances to the State. This sum represents funds received over his 14-year presidency.
Irish welfare officials have recovered nearly €70 million from the estates of deceased individuals over the past three years. The funds were recouped after detecting overpayments made to the recipients while they were alive.
Over the past two years, the Irish State has paid more than €1 million to more than 1,600 asylum-seekers as part of a scheme to encourage them to withdraw their claims and leave the country.
The Irish State is in the process of purchasing 128 homes across three sites in Dublin to facilitate the construction of the MetroLink public transport project.
The former CEO of an Irish state agency, who was ousted, has been ordered not to name third parties after referencing an alleged blackmail attempt by a senator concerning a promotion for an employee involved in a fraud probe.
The Irish State has issued an apology to survivors of institutional abuse, a move that came as a direct result of a 51-day hunger strike by four survivors outside Leinster House in 2025.
The Irish State is set to terminate three accommodation contracts for Ukrainian refugees in County Wicklow as the national phase-out of such contracts accelerates.
The Irish State has paid Deloitte Ireland €10.45 million in consultancy fees since early last year to assist with the International Protection accommodation crisis and the response to the war in Ukraine.
The Irish State has been compelled to delay a legal case involving a truck driver charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a mother-of-two in a crash in Monaghan.
Tusla records revealed nearly 7,000 incidents of children missing from care, with one child reported missing 274 times within a single year while in State care.
The seized drug-smuggling vessel, MV Matthew, which had cost the Irish State approximately €17 million to maintain, has been sold to a shipping company for a symbolic price of just $1.
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers TD, has sanctioned pay increases for the Chief Executive Officers of Irish state companies ESB and Bord na Móna.
A Garda whistleblower, who alleged penalization for highlighting errors in homicide data, has settled her case against the Irish State. The settlement concludes a two-and-a-half-year legal dispute.
The Irish State has spent close to €2.88 million, excluding VAT, on deporting individuals from the country via charter jets since February of last year.
The Irish government is set to issue a formal State apology to the victims of paedophile Bill Kenneally. This decision follows calls from survivors for official recognition and apology for the abuse they endured.
The Irish State's final stake in AIB is reportedly worth €140 million more than its value when sold last year, indicating a significant increase in the bank's market performance.
The Irish State has been ordered to attend the High Court regarding a dispute over funding for the Women of Honour tribunal. The group expressed disappointment over the ongoing disagreement concerning financial support for their legal representation.
An RTÉ Investigates analysis reveals that State bodies in Ireland are repeatedly appearing on derelict site registers, leading to the State effectively fining itself hundreds of thousands of euros.
A long-serving member of the Labour Court in Ireland has accused the State of unfair dismissal, initiating a legal challenge.
A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reveals that almost one-third of key IT projects across Irish government departments and State agencies are running over budget, totaling €61 million.
The Minister for Justice has confirmed that the Irish State intends for Daniel Kinahan to face serious organized crime charges within Ireland. This statement underscores the government's commitment to prosecuting alleged criminal figures.
Austrian bank BAWAG Group has reached a deal to acquire Permanent TSB for approximately €1.6 billion, marking the Irish state's exit from the financial institution. The acquisition will see BAWAG take over the Irish bank.
The Irish State has decided to continue funding phased dispensing and blister packs for patients, delaying an earlier decision to withdraw funding for these pharmacy services following significant backlash from politicians, patients, and pharmacists.
A €30 million cryptocurrency seizure from a drug dealer in Dublin has the potential to generate a massive €360 million windfall for the Irish State, according to reports.
The Irish state is still working to determine the age of a Somali national accused of murdering a Ukrainian teenager, as the accused cannot be identified while his case proceeds on the basis that he is a minor.
Francis O’Donnell, former chief of Inland Fisheries Ireland, told the Workplace Relations Commission that he reported to gardaí that he was 'being blackmailed' by a senator and that 'significant fraud had occurred' at the agency.