Subscribe
Subscribe

US to deploy more soldiers to Middle East as Trump claims to have ‘won’ Iran war

US to deploy more soldiers to Middle East as Trump claims to have ‘won’ Iran war

Opposition says Government’s €250m package aimed at reducing conflict’s effect on fuel prices and cost of living is one of ‘half measures’

Wed Mar 25 2026 - 07:03
Fuel retailers urged to quickly pass on tax cuts to motorists

Fuel retailers urged to quickly pass on tax cuts to motorists

Householders encouraged to conserve energy as €250m in cost-of-living supports unveiled by Government

Wed Mar 25 2026 - 06:00
Government unveils €250 million package of support for households and businesses impacted by soaring energy costs

Government unveils €250 million package of support for households and businesses impacted by soaring energy costs

Government unveils €250m package of supports which Opposition criticise as ‘timid, anaemic’ and ‘pathetic’

Tue Mar 24 2026 - 20:30
Government to review ‘concerning’ findings of Irish Times Aughinish investigation

Government to review ‘concerning’ findings of Irish Times Aughinish investigation

Evidence of Limerick-produced alumina entering Russian military supply chain ‘horrific and shocking’, says Labour’s Ivana Bacik

Tue Mar 24 2026 - 18:32
Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measures

Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measures

Tax rebate scheme for hauliers aimed at keeping supply chains working with double fuel allowance payment expected

Mon Mar 23 2026 - 21:28
Michael O’Flynn warns that builders need more zoned land if they are to meet housing demand

Michael O’Flynn warns that builders need more zoned land if they are to meet housing demand

Property developer also urges Government to have another look at the report of the Housing Commission

Mon Mar 23 2026 - 18:11
Lobbying after politics: The former TDs now working for outside interests

Lobbying after politics: The former TDs now working for outside interests

Former politicians involved in such advocacy can exploit vast experience of how Government and politics operate

Mon Mar 16 2026 - 06:00
Councils warn of risks to tourism and agriculture from Shannon water project

Councils warn of risks to tourism and agriculture from Shannon water project

Elected representatives in Clare pass resolution calling for planning permission for 170km pipeline to be refused

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
What are the Government’s options for easing rising energy costs and will they happen?

What are the Government’s options for easing rising energy costs and will they happen?

Coalition is taking a cautious approach amid the Middle East conflict and resisting Opposition calls for immediate action

Mon Mar 09 2026 - 18:20
Aontú’s Peadar Tóibín lays blame for housing crisis with Government during ardfheis

Aontú’s Peadar Tóibín lays blame for housing crisis with Government during ardfheis

Party’s leader accuses Coalition of ‘disastrous’ immigration policy claiming it ‘refused to work with communities’

Sat Mar 07 2026 - 21:02
Petrol and diesel nears €2 a litre as fuel industry dismisses claims of profiteering

Petrol and diesel nears €2 a litre as fuel industry dismisses claims of profiteering

Fuel lobbyist welcomes CCPC investigation and predicts it will find ‘no improper behaviour when it comes to pricing’

Fri Mar 06 2026 - 19:38
Trump demands a say in choosing Iran’s next leader

Trump demands a say in choosing Iran’s next leader

Iran’s regime shows scant signs of losing grip on power as it continues to fire at Israel and Gulf states

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 21:02
Pressure on Government to say attack by US and Israel on Iran is a breach of international law

Pressure on Government to say attack by US and Israel on Iran is a breach of international law

Helen McEntee highlights military action has no UN mandate but stops short of saying this breaches international law

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 20:38
Almost half who spoiled vote in presidential election did not like any candidates – study

Almost half who spoiled vote in presidential election did not like any candidates – study

Electoral Commission said number of invalid votes ‘significantly higher’ than anything before

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 13:56
Simon Harris downplays conflict of interest risk from private staff during EU presidency

Simon Harris downplays conflict of interest risk from private staff during EU presidency

Harris says any one who comes to work in public service ‘will obviously be bound by the likes of the Official Secrets Act’

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 07:30
Inquiry into spinal care for children closer after barrister appointed to scoping exercise

Inquiry into spinal care for children closer after barrister appointed to scoping exercise

Planned statutory public inquiry comes after several controversies at Children’s Health Ireland

Tue Mar 03 2026 - 20:23
Nine TDs declared travel to Taiwan in 2025

Nine TDs declared travel to Taiwan in 2025

Trips among declarations by 21 TDs with other destinations including Qatar, the United States and Ukraine

Mon Mar 02 2026 - 06:00
Five TDs tell Dáil register they have stopped renting out properties

Five TDs tell Dáil register they have stopped renting out properties

Overall, 58 TDs declared land or properties aside from their own homes in their returns for 2025

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 18:59
Surge in potato imports led to  seizures of Egyptian vegetables affected by ‘tuber moth’

Surge in potato imports led to seizures of Egyptian vegetables affected by ‘tuber moth’

Poor European harvests led to surge in potato imports in 2024

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 08:00
Infrastructure delivery reforms should speed up two ‘critical’ water projects, says Minister

Infrastructure delivery reforms should speed up two ‘critical’ water projects, says Minister

Jack Chambers plans to bring the Critical Infrastructure Bill to Cabinet next month

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 06:00
Plan to relocate Rotunda maternity hospital to Blanchardstown is ‘some distance in future’

Plan to relocate Rotunda maternity hospital to Blanchardstown is ‘some distance in future’

Oireachtas committee told move is based on ‘real patient safety reasons and rationale’ on co-location policy

Wed Feb 25 2026 - 16:25
Councils warned to speed up changes to development plans and ease housing shortages

Councils warned to speed up changes to development plans and ease housing shortages

Ministers ‘seriously concerned’ over progress and set deadline of June for local authorities to act

Mon Feb 23 2026 - 06:00
US trade representative says supreme court ruling will not unravel deals

US trade representative says supreme court ruling will not unravel deals

Jamieson Greer’s remarks come amid huge uncertainty over trade deals with the US as Trump responded angrily to the court’s decision

Sun Feb 22 2026 - 21:08
Fine Gael selects Senator Seán Kyne to contest Galway West byelection for party

Fine Gael selects Senator Seán Kyne to contest Galway West byelection for party

Vacant Dáil seat stemmed from election of former independent TD Catherine Connolly as president

Sun Feb 22 2026 - 18:09
McDonald defends Sinn Féin stance opposing participation in €90bn EU loan to Ukraine

McDonald defends Sinn Féin stance opposing participation in €90bn EU loan to Ukraine

‘Spending tens of billions’ of taxpayer money on more weaponry not the way to resolve conflict, says party leader

Sun Feb 22 2026 - 16:49
From matters of war to the search for alien life: a week in the life of Donald Trump

From matters of war to the search for alien life: a week in the life of Donald Trump

Inside Politics: Former prince Andrew’s arrest, Ireland’s EU presidency plans and U-turn on SNAs dominate news too

Fri Feb 20 2026 - 16:40
Is the role of directly elected mayor workable? What’s happened in Limerick suggests not

Is the role of directly elected mayor workable? What’s happened in Limerick suggests not

Less than two years into his term as mayor, John Moran is feeling the pressure

Fri Feb 20 2026 - 14:30
Where would Ireland be without big tech and pharma?

Where would Ireland be without big tech and pharma?

Inside Politics: A new report warns that reliance on a small number of companies for tax take ‘carries significant risk’

Thu Feb 19 2026 - 08:03
‘This is not the siege of Limerick’ – calls for review of city’s mayoral system amid political tensions

‘This is not the siege of Limerick’ – calls for review of city’s mayoral system amid political tensions

Minister for Culture Patrick O’Donovan warns of ‘serious reputational damage’ to his county if dispute continues

Wed Feb 18 2026 - 18:57
Pausing SNA review buys Government time to sooth tensions but leaves schools in limbo

Pausing SNA review buys Government time to sooth tensions but leaves schools in limbo

Meta wants Irish Government to to urge EU to ditch law intended to crack down on addictive social media features

Wed Feb 18 2026 - 08:15
Limerick mayor suspects strategy to make role ‘unbearable’ as political tensions mount

Limerick mayor suspects strategy to make role ‘unbearable’ as political tensions mount

John Moran’s remarks come amid row over local authority corporate plan approved by councillors last week

Wed Feb 18 2026 - 06:00
As rain teems down, it’s revealed councillors tried to zone flood-prone sites for development

As rain teems down, it’s revealed councillors tried to zone flood-prone sites for development

Inside Politics: Government accused of prioritising tourism over housing

Tue Feb 17 2026 - 07:33
Coalition’s backing of Bord Bia chair ‘not going to change’, says Minister

Coalition’s backing of Bord Bia chair ‘not going to change’, says Minister

IFA has called on Larry Murrin to resign from food board role amid controversy over his company’s importation of Brazilian beef

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 16:18
Sinn Féin will not attend St Patrick’s Day White House events, party confirms

Sinn Féin will not attend St Patrick’s Day White House events, party confirms

Trump’s backing of Israel in war in Gaza cited by Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill as reason for boycott

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 15:25
Ireland v Israel match should proceed in Dublin, says Minister of State

Ireland v Israel match should proceed in Dublin, says Minister of State

Minister of State’s remarks come after senior figures in Government suggested the home fixture could be played outside the State

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 13:44
Planned location of National Children’s Science Centre ‘doesn’t make any sense’ says Explorium boss

Planned location of National Children’s Science Centre ‘doesn’t make any sense’ says Explorium boss

Planned location of National Children’s Science Centre ‘doesn’t make any sense’ says Explorium boss

Sat Feb 14 2026 - 06:00
From rent reform rows to short-term lets: Housing remains biggest issue in Irish politics

From rent reform rows to short-term lets: Housing remains biggest issue in Irish politics

Inside Politics: Sinn Féin under fire for opposing €90bn loan to Ukraine; Taoiseach stages landmark moment in the Dáil

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 16:41
Unclear how many short-term lets could be returned to residential use under crackdown

Unclear how many short-term lets could be returned to residential use under crackdown

Department of Housing says ‘significant number’ of properties will be brought into long-term market

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Ireland may miss chance to lead AI ‘revolution’, Microsoft tells Government

Ireland may miss chance to lead AI ‘revolution’, Microsoft tells Government

Tech giant warned in a 36-page paper that there must be accelerated action on power, connectivity and skills

Thu Feb 12 2026 - 06:00
Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for Ukraine

Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for Ukraine

Party supports provision of humanitarian aid but says proposed loan is ‘primarily for military expenditure’

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 06:00
Minister wants legislation for removing Dublin Airport passenger cap fast-tracked

Minister wants legislation for removing Dublin Airport passenger cap fast-tracked

Minister will ask Oireachtas Committee on Transport to expedite pre-legislative scrutiny in effort to get Bill passed by end of year

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 12:45
Micheál Martin confirms St Patrick’s Day invite from Donald Trump to White House

Micheál Martin confirms St Patrick’s Day invite from Donald Trump to White House

Taoiseach’s visit comes amid tensions between US president and EU over Greenland and other issues

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 20:23
Use of Shannon Airport to deport Palestinians from US ‘reprehensible’

Use of Shannon Airport to deport Palestinians from US ‘reprehensible’

Investigation reveals private jet owned by tycoon linked to US president Donald Trump used for contentious flights

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 18:11
Is it too early for byelections fever?

Is it too early for byelections fever?

Inside Politics: Busy week sees new opinion poll and the President in Northern Ireland

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 14:29
May byelections confirmed for Connolly and Donohoe seats in Galway and Dublin

May byelections confirmed for Connolly and Donohoe seats in Galway and Dublin

Taoiseach cites ‘good weather’ for date as potential candidates prepare for contest

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 19:05
Status orange and yellow weather warnings in place as unsettled weather to last into next week

Status orange and yellow weather warnings in place as unsettled weather to last into next week

Warning of difficult travel conditions as heaviest rainfall in expected in southern and eastern areas

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 07:46
Green Party’s Cllr Janet Horner selected as Dublin Central byelection candidate

Green Party’s Cllr Janet Horner selected as Dublin Central byelection candidate

Leader Roderic O’Gorman says ‘we are in this to win’ after party’s near-wipeout in general election

Wed Feb 04 2026 - 21:42
Disclosure of rape complainant’s counselling notes during trial will be ‘an exception’ under law change

Disclosure of rape complainant’s counselling notes during trial will be ‘an exception’ under law change

Minister also secures approval for amendments to allow for potential expunging of historical convictions relating to same-sex activity

Wed Feb 04 2026 - 19:56
Weather latest: Met Éireann issues multiple warnings including orange alert ahead of heavy rain

Weather latest: Met Éireann issues multiple warnings including orange alert ahead of heavy rain

Orange rain warnings in place in Waterford and Wicklow for Thursday with ‘spells of very heavy’ downpours forecast

Wed Feb 04 2026 - 19:43
New scrambler proposals will remove ‘ambiguity’ about their use, Government says

New scrambler proposals will remove ‘ambiguity’ about their use, Government says

Vehicles to be banned in public places amid renewed push to remove bikes from roads following death of Grace Lynch

Wed Feb 04 2026 - 18:57
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 55
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54

Download The Irish Times iOS App from the App StoreOpens in new windowGet The Irish Times App on the Google Play StoreOpens in new window
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Subscription Bundles
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Student Subscription
  • Subscription Help CentreOpens in new window
  • Home DeliveryOpens in new window
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Contact Us
  • Help CentreOpens in new window
  • My Account
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • The Irish Times Trust
  • Careers
  • Share a confidential tip
  • ePaper
  • Crosswords & puzzles
  • Newspaper Archive
  • Newsletters
  • Article IndexOpens in new window
  • Discount CodesOpens in new window
MyHome.ieOpens in new windowThe GlossOpens in new windowRecruit IrelandOpens in new windowRIP.ieOpens in new window
The Irish Times
Irish Times on WhatsAppIrish Times on FacebookIrish Times on XIrish Times on LinkedInIrish Times on Instagram
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cookie Information
Cookie Settings
Community Standards
Copyright

© 2026 The Irish Times DAC