A moment of unintended symbolism unfolded in the Dáil on Wednesday morning when an unexpected power outage plunged Leinster House into darkness. It came just as government officials were attempting to defend their stance on Ireland’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis—a metaphor not lost on the Opposition. Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore seized the moment with a pointed remark, asking, “Have you …
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Mounting concerns over rising food prices and expanding homelessness have taken centre stage in parliamentary debates, as opposition parties pressed the Irish government for stronger intervention ahead of the upcoming Budget. With inflationary pressures still weighing on households, political leaders raised urgent questions about affordability, transparency in retail profits, and the growing number of families living in emergency accommodation. The …
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The Minister for Finance has made it clear that energy credits, which were introduced to ease pressure on households facing rising energy bills, will not become a regular feature and will not be included in the upcoming budget. Instead, the Government intends to shift its focus toward more targeted supports aimed at assisting the most vulnerable groups who are struggling …
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The Irish Government has come under fire from opposition parties over its housing policies, with accusations of misleading data and concerns about potential tax incentives for developers. The controversy emerged following Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers’ claim that 60,000 housing commencements in 2024 would lead to a rise in completed homes, a figure that has been strongly disputed. Opposition …
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