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The Irish Cabinet has approved new regulations for e-scooters, which will include an increased age limit for riders and mandatory helmet use starting next month. The move comes after a significant rise in seized e-scooters and aims to improve safety.
The Donegal Women's Centre has welcomed the Irish cabinet's approval of paid leave for early pregnancy loss, marking a significant policy change.
The Irish Cabinet is set to consider approving an increased cost for the Metrolink project, a significant infrastructure development.
Ireland's Minister for Housing is set to bring controversial and delayed proposals for a short-term lettings register before Cabinet later today for discussion.
The Irish Cabinet has signed off on a new redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs), which will ensure that schools do not lose more than one SNA per year, following earlier public backlash over proposed cuts.
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, is set to present legislation to the Cabinet proposing a ban on the import of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The Irish Cabinet is scheduled to discuss implementing greater financial oversight measures for the national broadcaster, RTÉ. This discussion comes in the wake of another controversy related to pay at the organization.
Two Irish cabinet ministers, widely considered potential successors, have publicly pledged their support for Taoiseach Micheál Martin. This comes amidst political speculation regarding leadership.
Ireland's Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris expects significant progress from today's rare Sunday Cabinet gathering, where ministers aim to sign off on a new fuel package.
The Irish Cabinet will be informed of plans to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the defence sector, alongside a review of the Office of the Planning Regulator.
The Irish Cabinet is set to approve a €2 billion funding injection for Irish Water, earmarked to support the delivery of 300,000 new homes, with strict rules governing the use of these additional funds.
The Irish Cabinet is expected to approve five days of paid leave for women who experience a miscarriage or abortion.
The Irish Cabinet is set to discuss measures for the gradual restoration of fuel excise duties, aiming to avoid a sudden 'cliff edge' impact. This move seeks to manage the economic effects of phasing out previous cuts.
The Irish Cabinet is set to discuss a new appeals structure for international protection applicants, ahead of the EU-wide asylum and migration pact coming into effect.
A Workforce Development Plan outlining the role of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) is expected to be brought before the Irish Cabinet today. The plan will be presented by the Minister for Education.
The Irish Cabinet is set to review relaxed rural housing rules, including allowing one-off homes in ribbon developments, in an effort to encourage emigrants to return home.
The Irish Cabinet is set to discuss potential assistance for approximately 40 businesses in Waterford that were severely damaged following a recent fire.
The Irish Cabinet is scheduled to convene to discuss support measures for hauliers, farmers, and the fishing sector, responding to ongoing fuel protests now in their sixth day.
Units of the Irish Defence Forces have been deployed at the Whitegate refinery, where a public order unit reportedly used pepper spray during an incident. New details are emerging regarding government supports related to the situation.
Minister for Higher Education James Lawless is scheduled to brief the Cabinet today on a comprehensive plan aimed at delivering 42,000 new student accommodation beds.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Enterprise Minister Peter Burke have instructed other Cabinet members to identify and propose actions to cut red tape for businesses by the end of September.
The Minister for Justice is seeking approval to create new offenses related to the possession, production, or distribution of extreme or violent pornography, as well as acts of necrophilia.
The Irish Cabinet has decided not to oppose proposals allowing local authorities to collect a tourist tax, despite reservations expressed by hoteliers.
The Irish Cabinet is anticipated to sign off on a plan to replace the 'Triple Lock' mechanism for deploying Irish peacekeepers abroad with a new 'Double Lock' system, eliminating the need for UN Security Council approval.
A new approach to autism assessment is set to be brought before the Irish Cabinet for consideration.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is presenting draft legislation to the Cabinet today, aimed at addressing the issue of so-called puppy farms in Ireland. The proposed laws seek to improve animal welfare standards.
The Irish Cabinet is scheduled to meet this afternoon to discuss measures aimed at supporting households with energy affordability. Ministers are addressing the ongoing energy crisis, which has been exacerbated by the war in Iran.
Gardaí cleared a fuel protest on O’Connell Street, and the Irish Cabinet met to discuss a support scheme for those affected by fuel costs. A new poll reveals strong public backing for the nationwide fuel protests, adding pressure on the government.
The Irish Cabinet is set to be informed that the annual Budget will take place on Tuesday, October 6, with Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers delivering the news.