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exit payments
RTÉ to seek legal advice in coming days as Minister says broadcaster is at 'critical juncture'
The meeting was called by the Minister after Bakhurst released information on four executive departures from the public broadcaster since he took over last year.
Media Minister Catherine Martin has said she expressed her "frustration" and "concern" to Bakhurst today.
She said that a "cap on the levels of settlements made should be introduced".
Martin said that "this is a critical juncture" for RTÉ.
dublin constituency
'There's plenty left in the tank': Former Minister Finian McGrath to stand in upcoming European elections
gaza crisis
Winning support for Ireland and Spain's call for EU-Israel trade deal review 'very challenging'
Care referendum
Legal body FLAC criticises ‘sexist’, 'ineffective' care amendment ahead of referendum
Sunday
18 Feb 2024
EU vote
French Ambassador concerned over Russian disinformation operations ahead of EU elections
Vincent Guérend spoke to The Journal this week about the current security situation across Europe and ongoing disinformation activities by Russian agents.
Saturday
17 Feb 2024
Russia
UK summons Russian diplomats over Navalny's death as hundreds detained at anti-Putin protests
Protest
Bernie Sanders event at Trinity College interrupted by protester challenging him on Gaza stance
yes and no camps
Three weeks out, here's a roundup of where the politicians fall on the family and care referendums
We’re just three weeks out from the vote in March.
All the main political parties have launched their referendum campaigns, with Sinn Féin due to next week.
The Rural and Regional Independent groups do not have an agreed campaigning position on the issues, instead each TD will vote individually.
A number of other Independent senators and TDs are in the No camp or are undecided.
Friday
16 Feb 2024
Alexei Navalny
Biden says Putin 'responsible' for Navalny's death, Tánaiste calls it reminder of 'repressive' regime
Harris v The GRA
GRA cites 'breakdown in trust' as it votes to not invite Garda Commissioner to annual conference
Russia
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison
The opposition leader and Putin critic was jailed in 2021.
Navalny mobilised huge anti-government protests against Vladimir Putin before being jailed in 2021.
A spokesperson for the Kremlin said Putin has been informed of his death.
The exiled team of Navalny said no confirmation of his death was provided to them.
Sponsored
"A dream come true" - Couple shares their experience buying their first home in Mullingar
Glenveagh Homes
Feb 16
absent voters
Ireland's voter turnout in every election is well below average compared to rest of EU
UK Politics
Rishi Sunak suffers double blow as Labour Party wins Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections
#TAOIS IN OUR TIME
Varadkar heads to Munich Security Conference today, the first sitting Taoiseach to attend
Paris 2024
Ireland to spend thousands on air-con for Olympians after Paris bans A/C to meet climate goals
Paris organisers had said they would not provide air-conditioning as part of a pledge to make the 2024 games environmentally friendly.
Thursday
15 Feb 2024
Policy Matters
Government needs to show benefit of allowing Israeli Ambassador to stay, says Social Democrats
RTÉ scandal
Bakhurst seeks legal advice on revealing other RTÉ exit package payouts, assures minister O'Keeffe's €450K is correct amount
The Dáil heard accusations of other ‘golden handshakes’ at RTÉ this afternoon.
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty told the Dáil O'Keeffe's exit package was 'cooked up behind closed doors with no sign-off, no tax paid and no disclosure until yesterday'
Tánaiste says there must be full transparency around the payouts made to all RTÉ executives
Vulture funds
Minister will amend law to close vulture fund legal loophole impacting mortgage-holders
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commissioner for human rights
Criminalising purchase of sex, such as in Ireland, increases risk of violence, says Council of Europe
March Referendums
Here's how to register to vote (or update your information) ahead of next month's referendums
Legal loophole
New law would compel members of Commissions of Investigation to appear before Oireachtas
Wednesday
14 Feb 2024
access to cash
Central Bank bosses: 'It's clear cash is still needed and wanted by people in society'
Trapped
'Where is the escape?' - Reporting from Rafah amid escalating fears of an Israeli invasion
A reporter writing for The Journal describes how many displaced families now find themselves with few options left.
SET hours in schools
'Exhausted with the fight': Outrage as Minister defends changes to special education criteria
Heated exchange
Central Bank confirms vulture fund legal loophole means thousands can't turn to ombudsman for help
Tuesday
13 Feb 2024
Belfast
Funding for Casement Park redevelopment is still a 'big difficulty', new Stormont minister says
your stories
'I'm keenly aware of private sector colleagues': We asked public sector workers about the new pay deal
A number of readers said that the deal doesn’t do enough to recognise the cost of living for people living and working in Dublin.
drug policy
Taoiseach expects Oireachtas committee on drug use to be up and running no later than April
Family and care
Fianna Fáil launches its Yes Yes referendum campaign today as Martin makes jibe at Fine Gael MEP
Gaza
Varadkar says he is abused on the street about Gaza, as Tánaiste says sanctions not ruled out
Varadkar said Israel has become “blinded by rage” and is not even listening to the advice of its close ally the United States anymore.
Taoiseach says he has been "shouted at and abused" by the public over the government's response to Gaza
Tánaiste says Ireland could impose travel ban on West Bank settlers even if EU does not make collective decision
UNRWA chief will meet with Micheál Martin in Dublin this week
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