Cormac Mcquinn

Union representatives warned of the possibility of industrial action if workers’ concerns are not listened to and accused the Government of prioritising business interests over workers’ living standards. The remarks from Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ic... See more

It has been a tumultuous 10 days in Irish politics. The Government scrambled to react to the fuel protests and blockades by farmers and hauliers that saw the country almost grind to a halt last week It announced a further €505 million in fuel supports – o... See more

Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan is not seeking a review of media coverage of the fuel protests despite his previous suggestion that he would. O’Donovan came in for criticism after he told a number of regional radio stations on Monday that he planned ... See more

People will be able to use their Public Services Card (PSC) as a form of identification when engaging with financial institutions under proposals to be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday. The new way the PSC can be used as identification will be at the cardhol... See more

There is to be a renewed push by Independent ministers for changes to inheritance tax thresholds in Budget 2027. Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney has said people “probably have been discriminated against” by the current Capital Acquisitions Tax... See more