The incoming government's proposal to go ahead with the ratification of the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada risks damaging Ireland's ability to deliver on its climate commitments. The threat of legal action under the Investor Courts is a real threat to climate action and progressive public policy.

#CETA #ProgrammeForGovernment

[13:01] Thalidomide group 'disappointed' with Govt plan

The Irish Thalidomide Association has said it is "really disappointed" with the incoming coalition's Programme for Government plans, saying it wants a "clear commitment" to be supported.

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/0116/1491200-govt-reaction/

#TheIrishThalidomideAssociation #ProgrammeforGovernment

[21:39] Watch: What's in the Programme for Government for you?

The 160-page Programme for Government was published this afternoon which includes pledges around housing, education and health.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0115/1491088-programme-for-government/

#160 #ProgrammeforGovernment #thisafternoon

[18:52] Govt promises improved grants for retrofitting homes

The draft Programme for Government includes a commitment to revise and improve the provisions of grants and financial supports for homeowners who wish to invest in retrofitting their homes, enhancing their energy efficiency, and reduce their energy costs.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0115/1491073-programme-for-government-climate/

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[17:11] Govt pledges 'health-led approach' to drug addiction

Those found in possession of drugs for personal use will be diverted to the health services, under the new Programme for Government.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0115/1491038-programme-for-government-justice/

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[17:25] Rental price register to protect tenants pledged by govt

The new Programme for Government promises a register of rental price to protect tenants and landlords from abusive practices and will "continue to review the effectiveness of rent pressure zones".

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0115/1491043-programme-for-government-renting-prices/

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[01:00] New draft Programme for Government to be published today

A new draft Programme for Government will be published later today following meetings of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parliamentary parties.

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/0115/1490877-programme-for-government/

#ProgrammeforGovernment #today #theFiannaFáil #FineGael

[23:03] Fianna Fáil members to vote on draft Programme for Government at special ard fheis this weekend

Fianna Fáil members are to convene for a special ard fheis this weekend to vote on a draft Programme for Government.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fianna-fail-members-to-vote-on-draft-programme-for-government-at-special-ard-fheis-this-weekend/a2030538970.html

#FiannaFáil #thisweekend #ProgrammeforGovernment