Presidential election winner in line for increased election expenses refund of up to €250,000
Unsuccessful candidates whose vote reaches a quarter of the quota are also in line for same increased level of refunds
Labour Party backs Catherine Connolly’s bid for Áras
Independent TD has so far raised about €28,500 in her presidential election campaign
Aontú wants backing of councillors to increase number of presidential election candidates
Party pushing for ‘nominating caucus’ at Fingal County Council and plans to make similar requests at five other local authorities
Justin Kelly named as new Garda Commissioner to succeed Drew Harris
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan recommends successful candidate to Government
Minister for Justice to tell Cabinet preferred candidate for next Garda Commissioner
Current commissioner Drew Harris to remain in role until September 1st
‘Clear understanding’ 15% tariff max will be applied by US to pharma exports
Pharmaceuticals and semiconductors accounted for the bulk of Ireland’s exports to the US in 2024
Local authorities told to zone more land for housing, as national target more than doubles
Councils to be asked to collectively zone enough land to hold 83,000 new homes per year
President Michael D Higgins’s engagements decrease over second term, Áras diary shows
Michael D Higgins, who turned 84 in April, has visited the Vatican twice this year
Michael Flatley intends to make presidential bid, his barrister confirms
Dancer to move back to Ireland shortly and plans to run in presidential election this autumn
Guinness Storehouse offered as location for Ireland’s EU presidency events
Suggestion made when boss of drinks giant Diageo met Micheál Martin and discussed US tariffs
Tony Holohan ‘reflecting’ on how to contribute to public life in future
Peadar Tóibín says Aontú is not interested in talking to former CMO if he seeks nominations to run for presidency
Drinks Ireland warned Taoiseach that alcohol health labelling plans seen as ‘trade barrier’ by US
Cabinet decides to delay introduction of new regime for two years amid concerns over impact
Budget to focus on long-term gains at cost of short-term pain
Spending on infrastructure to rise as cost-of-living measures unlikely to feature
Ireland’s infrastructure to be ‘transformed’ over next decade with €200bn plan
Ministers to be warned to rein in current spending
Presidential race: Party ‘open to meeting’ Tony Holohan and Michael Flatley on nominations
Mary Hanafin says it would be ‘insult’ to presidency if FF does not run candidate