All quiet on the Fianna Fáil front for now, but growing ructions on the leftInside Politics: Galway West and Dublin Central byelection results raise questions over a future left-wing governmentFri May 29 2026 - 16:35
EU sanctions on Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina would be ‘self-defeating, says Taoiseach Micheál Martin denies Government had been threatened not to impose sanctions on company or that it had lobbied EUFri May 29 2026 - 09:02
Fianna Fáil’s Catherine Ardagh promoted in wake of Michael Healy-Rae departureDublin South-Central TD to become Minister of State following resignation of Kerry TDFri May 29 2026 - 05:42
Ireland steps up for Ukraine in EU as domestic support wanesInside Politics: Ministers hope to make ‘swift progress’ on Ukraine’s bid to join the EUThu May 28 2026 - 08:30
Occupied Territories Bill becomes political test of Ireland’s stance on GazaOpposition parties plan to seek stronger measures as Coalition excludes services from proposed trade banWed May 27 2026 - 08:54
Government’s plans to exclude services leaves Occupied Territories Bill ‘gutted’, claims OppositionCabinet has ‘taken a wrecking ball’ to original legislation, Mary Lou McDonald tells DáilTue May 26 2026 - 19:37
Kyne defends record raising concerns over Inland Fisheries Ireland as he returns to DáilOther byelection winner Daniel Ennis said he tried without success to leave a former job after it was raided by RevenueTue May 26 2026 - 17:50
‘We shouldn’t be playing’: Some Opposition TDs call for cancellation of Ireland-Israel gameOnus on Government and FAI to prevent Nations League fixture from happening, Ruth Coppinger and Daniel Ennis sayTue May 26 2026 - 16:41
Sinn Féin’s struggles suggest uneasy left-wing alliance may be crumbling Plus: New TDs in the House; and ghost estates return to the news Tue May 26 2026 - 08:22
Leader of the left or left behind? Sinn Féin scepticism grows among progressive partiesSocial Democrats, Labour and People Before Profit raising concerns about party’s directionTue May 26 2026 - 06:00
Left-wing parties round on Sinn Féin over policy directionDifferences fracturing progressive alliance formed during Catherine Connolly’s presidential campaignTue May 26 2026 - 06:00
Galway West byelection: Is Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas transfer-friendly enough? Inside Politics: Irish Times/TG4 poll shows Seán Kyne with a narrow lead over Thomas in contest for Connolly’s former seatFri May 08 2026 - 15:02
‘A pivotal moment’: European ban on AI nudification apps is welcomedNiamh Smyth, the Minister of State for AI, said the provisional agreement ‘marks a pivotal moment in the responsible regulation of artificial intelligence’Thu May 07 2026 - 15:08
Minister gets more authority to object to developers who try to turn creches into housingMinister for Children will now be designated as a prescribed body under planning lawsThu May 07 2026 - 10:00
Ireland could fund renewable projects elsewhere as part of EU deal to meet climate targetsState is already on track to miss its own renewable energy goal by 2030Thu May 07 2026 - 06:00
O’Flynn says withdrawal from Breaking Point debate on fuel protests was not at Independent Ireland’s directionTDs Michael Fitzmaurice and Michael Collins had previously distanced the party from the conservative groupThu Apr 30 2026 - 15:46
Five pregnant women forced to sleep rough among those who gave birth at NMH in 2025Having a baby while living in emergency accommodation one of top five reasons for new family homelessness in Dublin in 2025Thu Apr 30 2026 - 06:00
Gillian Sherratt says talk of Sinn Féin byelection heave is attempt to ‘smear’ partyDisability rights campaigner lost out to Janice Boylan in selection convention for Dublin CentralMon Apr 27 2026 - 07:00
Simon Harris floats one-off payments for heat pumps and efficient carsTánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon taxMon Apr 27 2026 - 06:00
OPW spends €375,000 on politicians’ security in three years on Garda adviceMany politicians upgrade home security, including lighting, cameras and panic buttonsMon Apr 27 2026 - 06:00
Mary Lou McDonald claims immigration abuse aimed at Sinn Féin driven by people ‘who want FF and FG to remain in power’McDonald was asked about abuse she received from anti-immigration protesters in Dublin who branded her ‘traitor’Sun Apr 26 2026 - 14:59
Former TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote reference for convicted child abuserDaniel Ramamoorthy, a one-time government department advisor, was found guilty of sexually exploiting a teenage boySun Apr 26 2026 - 13:05
Department of Education to receive €646m to fill budget hole Other departments to contribute €446m while €200m drawn from contingency fundSat Apr 25 2026 - 06:00
Dublin Central byelection constituency profile: The candidates, key issues and who could winSinn Féin’s Janice Boylan hoping to capitalise in party leader’s constituency, while Gerry Hutch is again the wildcard candidateFri Apr 24 2026 - 06:15
‘Get the posters up’: Dublin Central, Galway West byelections to be held on May 22ndWrits moved in Dáil as Electoral Commission appeals to public to act now to ensure they are registered to voteThu Apr 23 2026 - 13:25
Farmers, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael: Have traditional allies now become enemies?The depth of antipathy and ‘hatred’ directed at Coalition parties in recent months has caught the Government by surpriseMon Apr 20 2026 - 07:00
Patrick O’Donovan not seeking media coverage review of fuel protests despite suggestion he wouldTánaiste says no need for ‘any sort of formal review’ into RTÉ’s coverage as party colleague comes in for criticismTue Apr 14 2026 - 17:23
O’Donovan’s comments on media coverage of fuel protest ‘sinister and deeply disturbing’, NUJ says Minister for Media suggests RTÉ report used to encourage protesters to Whitegate refineryTue Apr 14 2026 - 08:26
Simmering Government tensions over O’Callaghan’s request for Army help with fuel blockadesHelen McEntee twice declines to confirm if Minister for Justice consulted her before Defence Forces announcementMon Apr 13 2026 - 21:17
Opposition parties support fuel protests but stop short of endorsing blockades Many TDs are preparing to support Sinn Féin’s motion of no confidence in the Government this weekMon Apr 13 2026 - 17:54
How ‘feis-fixing’ scandal rocked the insular world of Irish dancing Alleged rigging of competitions stunned outsiders but came as no surprise to insidersSun Apr 12 2026 - 06:00
Only 13% of houses built with defective concrete blocks have finished remediationCost of State-funded scheme has swelled from €122.3m at the end of February 2025 to €283.1m at the end of February this yearTue Apr 07 2026 - 06:00
Former ceann comhairle and Fine Gael minister Seán Barrett dies aged 81Taoiseach Micheál Martin described Barrett as a thorough gentleman who ‘believed passionately in parliamentary democracy’Mon Apr 06 2026 - 21:37
Ignoring communities where large Ipas centres planned ‘concerning’, says Harris Department of Justice moving forward with laws to address planning issues around proposed accommodation centres Sun Apr 05 2026 - 17:44
Current energy crisis is ‘worst the world has ever seen,’ Harris saysTánaiste warns that households may need to reduce energy usage as Government considers further support measuresSun Apr 05 2026 - 14:58
Biggest barrier to united Ireland is the Government, says Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald Opposition party leader: Coalition has responsibility to plan for constitutional change and unificationSun Apr 05 2026 - 14:56
Hauliers strike threat on hold after ‘positive’ meeting with Minister over fuel supportsLabour TD says more energy conservation and cost of living measures should be considered by GovernmentFri Apr 03 2026 - 17:49
Plans to strip convicted killers of parental rights to proceed despite Tusla’s concernsDepartment of Justice ‘satisfied’ that Valerie’s Law ‘is constitutional in all respects’Fri Apr 03 2026 - 06:00
Tensions brewing in Government over slow progress on social media access age limitJack Chambers moving forward with original plan to use digital wallet to enable to people store Government documents on their phonesFri Apr 03 2026 - 06:00
Staffing issues at State agency led to delay in carrying out parts of plan to end sexual violenceMajority of 95 actions in Government’s own Zero Tolerance strategy were not completed by the end of 2025 Thu Apr 02 2026 - 06:00
Councillor resigns from committee tracking Limerick mayor’s progress over off-mic commentLocal representative Catherine Slattery ‘sorry now’ she voted for John MoranWed Apr 01 2026 - 06:42
Babies lost in pregnancy due to dangerous driving to be recognised under proposed lawCross-party support for Jax’s Law, which would recognise stillborn babies as victims in collisionsTue Mar 31 2026 - 14:09
‘One last blast’: A protest singer’s 200th and final housing crisis gig at Leinster HouseWest Cork activist retires his Thursday performances, where he sang Everyone Should Have a HomeThu Mar 26 2026 - 19:35
Off-the-record conversation between Irish EU official and journalist leaked onlineUrsula von der Leyen’s communications chief’s call uploaded online by unknown partyThu Mar 26 2026 - 16:49
‘No plans’ for French-style egg-freezing service for women considering later pregnanciesState-funded scheme only available for medical reasons, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeillThu Mar 26 2026 - 10:00
Government to track passenger flight data to help detect ‘suspicious travel patterns’ and terroristsCabinet told of 63% rise in people on hospital trolleys over St Patrick’s weekend compared to same period in 2025Tue Mar 24 2026 - 19:25
Double fuel allowance among measures to ease energy costsGovernment ‘cannot shield people from the full impact of the war’, Coalition source saysMon Mar 23 2026 - 06:00
Irish firms will have greater freedom to work with military under plan to cut ‘red tape’Minister to scrap ‘outdated’ rule and allow State agencies to support SMEs involved in defence sectorSun Mar 22 2026 - 17:07
Postponing parenthood: How Ireland’s housing crisis is forcing people to delay having childrenTo 30-somethings hoping to start a family, the connection between the lack of available homes and the State’s falling fertility rate is obviousSat Mar 21 2026 - 06:00
Monthly payment for housing Ukrainian refugees to be phased outExtension of Accommodation Recognition Payment scheme to March 2027 part of winding-down processThu Mar 19 2026 - 11:35
