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Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Housing Minister wants €20,000 tax refund hike for first-time buyers of new homes in Budget 2027-
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Housing Minister wants €20,000 tax refund hike for first-time buyers of new homes in Budget 2027

James Browne pushing for massive increase to bridge affordability gap

www.independent.ie

September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Ministers issued with 'slash-and-save' message to get extra cash in budget-
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Ministers issued with ‘slash-and-save’ message to get extra cash in budget

Jack Chambers heading for a showdown with cabinet colleagues over managing their spending

www.independent.ie

September 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis sues activist Nick Delehanty following election campaign tweets-
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Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis sues activist Nick Delehanty following election campaign tweets

The move came following what lawyers for Mr Ennis claimed were “malicious and grossly defamatory” posts about him on Mr Delehanty’s X account

www.independent.ie

July 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

The handing over of the National Children’s Hospital to the State from the builders looks set to be further delayed into October.

New figures show that hundreds of its rooms have yet to be signed off on, or have yet to reach the proper standard.
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Handover of National Children’s Hospital could now be delayed until October, new figures indicate

With just 71pc of rooms signed off, contractor BAM appears set to miss another deadline

www.independent.ie

June 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Women who miscarry or have abortion will get paid leave under new plan being considered by coalition-
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Women who miscarry or have abortion will get paid leave under new plan being considered by coalition

Government moves to introduce new law after Northern Ireland and Malta brought in similar measures

www.independent.ie

June 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Independent Ireland TD blocked from high-level UN trip over poor attendance at Foreign Affairs Committee-
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Independent Ireland TD blocked from high-level UN trip over poor attendance at Foreign Affairs Committee

Ken O’Flynn under fire from TDs and senators over contributions

www.independent.ie

June 28, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

'RTÉ can stay on their own' — Green candidate steps in as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch boycotts 'Six One' debate-
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‘RTÉ can stay on their own’ — Green candidate steps in as Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch boycotts ‘Six One’ debate

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has refused to take part in a televised debate on RTÉ’s Six One News tomorrow ahead of the Dublin Central by-election next week.

www.independent.ie

May 14, 2026 at 9:40 AM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Labour complains to RTÉ over Galway West candidate's debate exclusion after poll boost-
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Labour complains to RTÉ over Galway West candidate’s debate exclusion after poll boost

The Labour Party complained to RTÉ over the exclusion of its Galway West by-election candidate from two televised debates less than an hour after a new poll showed its pick faring well among voters in...

www.independent.ie

May 8, 2026 at 9:05 AM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Hutch, more budget nerves, and the latest from Galway West. Indo Politics is up now.⬇️
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Bonanza budget, Gerry Hutch, opinion polls & more | Indo Politics

YouTube video by Irish Independent

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May 8, 2026 at 9:05 AM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Sinn Féin by-election hopeful in Dublin Central says Hutch immigration remarks 'out of order' but system must be 'enforced'-
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Sinn Féin by-election hopeful in Dublin Central says Hutch immigration remarks ‘out of order’ but system must be ‘enforced’

Voters in Dublin Central want to know that the immigration system in Ireland is “fair” and “enforced”, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said, following comments made by Gerry Hutch calling for t...

www.independent.ie

May 6, 2026 at 9:55 AM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan signs off on €20,000 pay rise for RTÉ boss in same week he demanded review of 'unbalanced' protest coverage-
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Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan signs off on €20,000 pay rise for RTÉ boss in same week he demanded review of ‘unbalanced’ protest coverage

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst is in line for a €20,000 pay hike, as Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan was criticised for hitting out at the national broadcaster over its coverage of the nationwid...

www.independent.ie

April 15, 2026 at 7:55 AM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Indo Politics pit stop this afternoon.⬇️
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Will the government back down in fuel price row? | Indo Politics

YouTube video by Irish Independent

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April 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Micheál Martin dodges Oval Office landmines as Donald Trump rifles off Iran war grievances-
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Cónal Thomas: Micheál Martin dodges Oval Office landmines as Donald Trump rifles off Iran war grievances

Almost 40 minutes on the button, and just six of those were from the Taoiseach.

www.independent.ie

March 17, 2026 at 9:19 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Special Indo Politics pod this evening on that Oval meeting.

Run the gamut on this one, from reaction back home to a US President with his back against the wall.
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Taoiseach pulls off impossible feat of avoiding confrontation with Donald Trump | Indo Politics

YouTube video by Irish Independent

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March 17, 2026 at 9:15 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

World Bank rules block Paschal Donohoe from helping Fine Gael in by-election to fill old Dublin Central seat-
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World Bank rules block Paschal Donohoe from helping Fine Gael in by-election to fill old Dublin Central seat

Paschal Donohoe will be a no-show for the Fine Gael campaign to retain his seat in the Dublin Central by-election, leaving his old party without the former finance minister to lean on as it battles to...

www.independent.ie

March 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Michael Lowry, no energy relief, and a past its prime US trip? A lot of ground covered on Indo Politics for a quiet political week.⬇️
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St Patrick's Day trips. Oil crisis. Michael Lowry | Indo Politics

YouTube video by Irish Independent

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March 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Today's lead story, details of Government plans on migration as it plots a ten-year strategy overhaul-
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New immigration strategy ‘must benefit Irish people’, ministers told

Migration into the country must be to the benefit of Irish people, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has privately told Government ministers.

www.independent.ie

March 12, 2026 at 9:29 AM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan nominated by Government as Ireland’s candidate for senior UN job-
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Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan nominated by Government as Ireland’s candidate for senior UN job

Former EU Commissioner, Phil Hogan, has been nominated as Ireland’s candidate to be the next Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

www.independent.ie

March 3, 2026 at 12:29 PM

Cónal Thomas

@conalthomas90.bsky.social

‘My dad never mentioned his past to me’: Soc Dem candidate on facing his late father’s associate Gerry Hutch in Dublin by-election-
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