Whatever the fate of the Government at the election, she will be one of the few senior ministers to emerge from this Dáil with her reputation amongst her peers, and the wider electorate, enhanced.
First 40 tents to be on Thornton Hall site this month
Green Party Minister Catherine Martin says she and her party would ultimately like to see “Universal Basic Income” implemented in Ireland – a policy of providing regular, unconditional payments to all citizens regardless of employment status or income level. #Budget2025
Minister Mary Butler insists that increased mental health funding in recent years is garnering results for children and young people, and that CAHMS mental health waiting lists for youths are falling. #Budget2025
“13,600 people were granted citizenship in the Irish state in 2022, and that increased to more than 18,000 in 2023.
“In the 20 years that I’ve been in politics, I’ve never seen such a blatant attempt by a government to buy an election such as this.” Aontú leader Peadar Toibín TD reacts to #Budget2025.
“I do believe that we need to move forward on this”: Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirms to Ben Scallan that the government will seek to pass hate speech legislation after the general election, during the next government term. #Budget2025
Education Minister Norma Foley says she is “confident” that her measures in #Budget2025 will address the teacher shortage. Question by Ben Scallan.
Man says he is fleeing political persecution
Tánaiste Micheál Martin tells Ben Scallan he “takes issue” with IFAC’s suggestion that the Budget isn’t serious.
After demand for Covid jab slumps
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke tells Ben Scallan that “the landscape is littered with NGOs” that don’t represent the public’s views, and he adds that the Government will be “forensically” looking at groups that receive State funding in the context of #Budget2025.