18 arrested as part of Garda operation to protect politiciansOperation Rialtas was established last May in advance of the local and European electionsMon Feb 24 2025 - 06:00
Former justice minister criticises McDonald’s tribute to late IRA figure ‘Bik’ McFarlaneCharlie Flanagan describes tribute as ‘nauseating’ Sun Feb 23 2025 - 19:52
Proposals to change triple lock potentially ‘very dangerous’ – Sinn FéinGovernment insists plans will not infringe on Ireland’s military neutralitySun Feb 23 2025 - 15:30
Could Irish peacekeepers end up in Ukraine if EU is drawn in to protect a ceasefire? Sending military personnel to Ukraine would present big challenges and could have implications for Ireland’s neutrality, say expertsSun Feb 23 2025 - 06:00
European leaders criticise Trump’s Zelenskiy diatribeUS president launches online broadside amid already-fraught situation during Ukraine talksThu Feb 20 2025 - 08:11
US-Ukraine ties sour as leaders trade ‘dictator’ and ‘disinformation’ barbsTrump aims barrage of falsehoods at Kyiv after criticism of US-Russia talks in Saudi ArabiaWed Feb 19 2025 - 21:37
Ireland would consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in event of ceasefire, Taoiseach indicatesUS president suggested Ukraine was to blame for Russian invasionWed Feb 19 2025 - 19:35
A brief history of ministerial briefingsHere’s what we’ve learned so far as a number of documents have been releasedWed Feb 19 2025 - 08:05
US sees ‘incredible opportunities’ to work with Russia if its war on Ukraine endsKyiv warns against ‘ultimatums’ as US and Russia relaunch contacts with talks in Saudi ArabiaTue Feb 18 2025 - 20:56
Funding for delivery of 3,000 affordable and social homes a ‘statement of intent’ - Housing MinisterPossibility of tax incentives for private property investors not discussed by Cabinet sub-committeeTue Feb 18 2025 - 17:20
Labour TD predicts new Children’s Hospital will not fully open until 2027Tánaiste says State will ‘robustly push back’ against builder’s reported wish for further €853 millionTue Feb 18 2025 - 14:12
Ukraine war: Taoiseach says Europe worried about ‘direction of travel’ of talks between US and Russia Micheál Martin says European states worried about ‘direction of travel’ of negotiations Tue Feb 18 2025 - 10:51
Trump’s bid to end Ukraine war takes centre stageHere in Ireland, the government is expected to propose €50m in non-lethal aid for UkraineTue Feb 18 2025 - 08:00
Ireland could give Ukraine €50m in non-lethal military support, Cabinet to hearSimon Harris to brief ministers on plan and seek approval for Ireland’s participation in G20 forum, while Peter Burke is to set out IDA Ireland’s new five-year strategyTue Feb 18 2025 - 06:00
Possible tax breaks for property development not discussed at ministerial meeting on housingGovernment preparing to agree additional €450 million in capital funding for housing sectorTue Feb 18 2025 - 06:00
Trade, human rights, Ukraine war raised at meeting with China’s foreign ministerWang Yi is in Dublin for meetings with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon HarrisMon Feb 17 2025 - 12:57
Greens to lose €850,000 a year, Social Democrats and Aontú to gain in new funding allocationExchequer funding given to nine parties obtaining at least 2 per cent of first preferencesFri Feb 14 2025 - 18:51
As the Healy-Raes give the people what they want (tar) Trump to give Ireland what it doesn’t (tariffs)Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Furious scenes in the Dáil after Taoiseach’s unparliamentary language as GaeilgeFri Feb 14 2025 - 11:54
Tánaiste says it was ‘appropriate’ that senator resigned Fine Gael whip after arrestCircumstances that led to Martin Conway’s resignation were distressing and there will be ‘a full investigation’, Simon Harris saysWed Feb 12 2025 - 20:19
Harris identifies ‘window for negotiation’ with Trump ahead of steel tariffsEU trade ministers meet to discuss US plans to put 25 per cent tariffs on steel imports Wed Feb 12 2025 - 18:43
Landlords should be able to ‘reset’ rents between tenancies, OECD recommendsParis-based agency says population growth, past underinvestment and constrained supply have led to affordability challengesWed Feb 12 2025 - 13:09
Heavy focus on US as Cabinet set to sign off on St Patrick’s Day travel plansEmphasis on building trade links to Republican-leaning ‘red states'Wed Feb 12 2025 - 06:00
Family of student killed in hit-and-run want sentencing law changedJoe Drennan’s family seeking change in law to ensure concurrent sentences cannot be imposed in cases involving a deathTue Feb 11 2025 - 16:49
Fresh policies needed to boost housing ‘pipeline’, says TaoiseachOpposition accuses Government of being ‘out of ideas’ as new incentives for developers are consideredTue Feb 11 2025 - 11:43
Ireland must ‘get serious’ about defence and military security, says TaoiseachDefence Forces below target strength and lacking several capabilities common in European countries of a similar size Fri Feb 07 2025 - 20:57
Evanne Ní Chuilinn resigns from RTÉ upon nomination as Fine Gael SenatorSeven women and four men appointed to Seanad by Taoiseach to fill remaining 11 seatsFri Feb 07 2025 - 20:24
Government criticises ‘provocative’ Israeli comments on Irish ‘obligation’ to Gaza refugeesControversy comes as figures show the number of Palestinians seeking asylum in Ireland has increased more than eightfoldFri Feb 07 2025 - 06:00
Trump’s Gaza plan: Israeli comments on Ireland ‘provocative’ and a ‘distraction’, says GovernmentIsrael Katz said Ireland, Spain and Norway should accept Gazans in wake of Trump idea for enclaveThu Feb 06 2025 - 20:51
Proposed ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements ‘should not be watered down’, says SenatorRemarks from Frances Black, who introduced Occupied Territories Bill, come in advance of meeting with TánaisteThu Feb 06 2025 - 19:15
Greater gender balance expected to feature in Taoiseach’s 11 nominees to SeanadFormer broadcasters Alison Comyn and Gráinne Seoige tipped as possible nomineesThu Feb 06 2025 - 06:00
Defamation Bill among planned laws to be revived in new DáilTaoiseach briefs Cabinet on plans to restore 11 proposed laws to Dáil order paperWed Feb 05 2025 - 21:05
Ireland to set up new trade advisory bodies amid Trump EU tariff threatsCabinet expected to approve new ‘resilience plan’ for ESB to ensure the State’s energy grid is better equipped to withstand extreme weather events Wed Feb 05 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s planned ban on certain Israeli goods complicated by recent eventsCeasefire in Gaza and election of pro-Israel US president Donald Trump likely to feed into deliberations on Occupied Territories BillSat Feb 01 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s plan to ban certain Israeli goods would be ‘very difficult to enforce’Occupied Territories Bill ‘might pose problems’ for multinationals and other businesses in Ireland, Department of Enterprise briefing note statesSat Feb 01 2025 - 06:00
Storm Éowyn’s devastating aftermath overshadows Ireland’s political turbulenceFrom Seanad election latest to the neverending Dáil speaking rights row, it's your essential end-of-week politics catch-upFri Jan 31 2025 - 14:14
Eleven politicians get combined payments of €25,500 to improve security at homes or officesSecurity allowance scheme was overhauled in late 2024 to increase cap from €5,000 amid continued concern over safety of TDs and senatorsThu Jan 30 2025 - 06:00
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael expected to increase number of women in government when junior ministers announced Parties respond to criticism over gender balance after 12 out of 15 Cabinet roles went to menWed Jan 29 2025 - 06:00
Former Fianna Fáil minister ‘disappointed’ at number of women in Cabinet Mary Hanafin hoping ‘at least two’ women TDs from party are appointed as ministers of State on WednesdayTue Jan 28 2025 - 06:00
Storm Éowyn: Crews from Britain and EU countries set to help ESB restore power Up to 100,000 customers likely to be without power for the rest of the weekMon Jan 27 2025 - 19:10
Northern Ireland, Storm Éowyn, Ukraine and Gaza discussed by Martin and StarmerTwo leaders have first phone call with each other since Martin was elected TaoiseachMon Jan 27 2025 - 11:34
What are Dáil speaking rights, what is a technical group and what is the row involving Independents?Oireachtas has said it is a matter for Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, who said legal advice allows for Regional Independent Group members to also ask questions from Opposition benchesSat Jan 18 2025 - 15:45
Strong expectation of several promotions and new portfolios when cabinet is announcedParty leaders anxious to refresh cabinet with new appointments but leaders yet to sign off on final decisionsSat Jan 18 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s next government: Butler, Calleary, Heydon and Carroll MacNeill tipped for promotionFianna Fáil set to have 8 Cabinet seats and 7 will go to Fine Gael with Micheál Martin becoming next TaoiseachFri Jan 17 2025 - 18:34
Who are the Independents supporting new FF-FG coalition and what do they want in return?Arrangements underpinning the support of Independents seem to be based on constructive ambiguityFri Jan 17 2025 - 08:46
Plan for mini-budget by new government droppedFine Gael proposal dropped amid concerns about international instability and economic uncertaintyFri Jan 17 2025 - 06:00
Bid for Dáil speaking rights by government-supporting Independents ‘having your cake and eating it’Backlash after Michael Lowry proposes that he and other Independents supporting next Coalition sit on Opposition benchesThu Jan 16 2025 - 19:16
Incoming coalition promises ramped up infrastructure spending and economic stability Government to take office with Micheál Martin as taoiseach and majority of 17 in Dáil backed by IndependentsThu Jan 16 2025 - 06:00
Programme for government pledges cheaper childcare, 300,000 new homes and a ‘Year of the Invitation’New plan to replace Housing For All and more public sector investment in infrastructure part of coalition’s dealWed Jan 15 2025 - 20:04
Two Independents to sit at cabinet as new government agreed, while Healy-Raes expected to give support after talksFull text of new programme to be made available today in advance of meetings of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parliamentary partiesWed Jan 15 2025 - 08:30
Regional Independent Group strikes deal with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil on formation of next governmentVAT to fall from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent for food, hospitality, hairdressers and entertainment in next budgetTue Jan 14 2025 - 21:38
