Ellen Coyne
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Political correspondent at The Irish Times
€100m fund aimed at tackling childhood homelessness, but no clarity on how many will benefit
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€100m fund aimed at tackling childhood homelessness, but no clarity on how many will benefit
Under new housing plan, Government will no longer set itself annual construction targets
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November 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
€100m fund aimed at tackling childhood homelessness, but no clarity on how many will benefit
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Full coverage of the launch of the housing plan itself plus reaction from housing groups and opposition parties is up on our live blog since this morning - Live: Long-awaited housing plan pledges 300,000 new homes by 2030
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Live: Long-awaited housing plan pledges 300,000 new homes by 2030
Announcement comes against backdrop of a fall in new housing commencements
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November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Full coverage of the launch of the housing plan itself plus reaction from housing groups and opposition parties is up on our live blog since this morning - Live: Long-awaited housing plan pledges 300,000 new homes by 2030
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
Various senior Government ministers are changing out of their hard hats and little Government high visibility vests before we begin
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Various senior Government ministers are changing out of their hard hats and little Government high visibility vests before we begin
Here is how the Government is describing the key parts of the plan:
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Here is how the Government is describing the key parts of the plan:
Fresh from an exciting performance for President Connolly, the National Concert Hall's children's choir Cór na nÓg get a VIP Garda escort out of Dublin Castle
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Fresh from an exciting performance for President Connolly, the National Concert Hall's children's choir Cór na nÓg get a VIP Garda escort out of Dublin Castle
And finally, Ireland's 10th president Catherine Connolly has arrived at the State Reception marking her inauguration. She and her husband Brian are greeted by Michéal Martin and his wife Mary
November 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
And finally, Ireland's 10th president Catherine Connolly has arrived at the State Reception marking her inauguration. She and her husband Brian are greeted by Michéal Martin and his wife Mary
Tanaiste Simon Harris arrives, while a member of the Government comms team gallantly holds an umbrella over wet reporters. Next and final VIP should be President Connolly
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Tanaiste Simon Harris arrives, while a member of the Government comms team gallantly holds an umbrella over wet reporters. Next and final VIP should be President Connolly
Taoiseach and his wife Mary Martin have arrived, as has the rains
November 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Taoiseach and his wife Mary Martin have arrived, as has the rains
President Connolly's campaign manager Beibhinn O'Connor
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
President Connolly's campaign manager Beibhinn O'Connor
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett arriving now
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett arriving now
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett arriving now
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett arriving now
British ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen, RTÉ DG Kevin Bakhurst and Government ministers including Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill are all among the special guests arriving now.
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
British ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen, RTÉ DG Kevin Bakhurst and Government ministers including Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill are all among the special guests arriving now.
Louise Kennedy was the same designer for the purple inauguration outfit that President Robinson wore 35 years ago
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Louise Kennedy was the same designer for the purple inauguration outfit that President Robinson wore 35 years ago
President Connolly's outfit was from Irish designer Louise Kennedy's Autumn Winter 2025 ready to wear collection. President Connolly wore a knee length purple wool coat, a matching purple silk blouse and purple wool wide leg trousers
She also wore a pair of Louise Kennedy earrings
She also wore a pair of Louise Kennedy earrings
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
President Connolly's outfit was from Irish designer Louise Kennedy's Autumn Winter 2025 ready to wear collection. President Connolly wore a knee length purple wool coat, a matching purple silk blouse and purple wool wide leg trousers
She also wore a pair of Louise Kennedy earrings
She also wore a pair of Louise Kennedy earrings
As one era begins, another comes to an end. A standing ovation for outgoing President Higgins as he leaves St Patrick's Hall
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
As one era begins, another comes to an end. A standing ovation for outgoing President Higgins as he leaves St Patrick's Hall
Schoolchildren stand in a rainy Dublin Castle courtyard waiting to wave off President Connolly. In the portrait gallery above, tiny ice cream cones are among the refreshments for guests.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Schoolchildren stand in a rainy Dublin Castle courtyard waiting to wave off President Connolly. In the portrait gallery above, tiny ice cream cones are among the refreshments for guests.
The St Patrick's hall inauguration ends with a performance of Amhrán na bhFiann by Dublin-born mezzo-soprano Gemma Ní Bhriain
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The St Patrick's hall inauguration ends with a performance of Amhrán na bhFiann by Dublin-born mezzo-soprano Gemma Ní Bhriain
... I will embrace the role of the President. the President, with dignity, determination and courage," President Connolly says, finishing her speech to a standing ovation on the hall
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
... I will embrace the role of the President. the President, with dignity, determination and courage," President Connolly says, finishing her speech to a standing ovation on the hall
"I believe that the President should be a unifying president, a steady hand, yes, but also a catalyst for change, reflecting our desire for a republic that lives up to its name ....
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"I believe that the President should be a unifying president, a steady hand, yes, but also a catalyst for change, reflecting our desire for a republic that lives up to its name ....
In a broad and strong speech, President Connolly mentions the climate crisis, the international migration crisis, the domestic housing crisis and Ireland's duty to lead on neutrality. She also mentions the need to promote and protect the Irish language
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
In a broad and strong speech, President Connolly mentions the climate crisis, the international migration crisis, the domestic housing crisis and Ireland's duty to lead on neutrality. She also mentions the need to promote and protect the Irish language
There is a round of applause in St Patrick's Hall as Taoiseach Micheál Martin pays tribute as gaeilge to outgoing President Higgins and offers his thanks to Sabina Higgins
"Enjoy this day, you deserve it," the Taoiseach tells Ms Connolly's immediate family
"Enjoy this day, you deserve it," the Taoiseach tells Ms Connolly's immediate family
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
There is a round of applause in St Patrick's Hall as Taoiseach Micheál Martin pays tribute as gaeilge to outgoing President Higgins and offers his thanks to Sabina Higgins
"Enjoy this day, you deserve it," the Taoiseach tells Ms Connolly's immediate family
"Enjoy this day, you deserve it," the Taoiseach tells Ms Connolly's immediate family