Creches empty or converted to housing as developers seek to drop childcare facilitiesPlanning rules require developers to include a creche facility with 20 childcare placements for every 75 homes built in an estateMon Aug 25 2025 - 06:00
Over 50 consultants urge State to stop using Israeli medicines ‘if viable alternatives’Teva Pharmaceuticals, which makes Sudocrem, is one of the largest suppliers of generic medicines to HSESat Aug 23 2025 - 06:00
‘Now is your time’: How Michael Healy-Rae led the push for a Heather Humphreys presidential runSenior Fine Gael politicians are confident former minister for social affairs will not be beaten if country gets to know her as they doSat Aug 23 2025 - 06:00
O’Connell Bridge reopens after being blocked during rush-hour protest against IsraelThe protesters said they represented a coalition of pro-Palestinian groups across IrelandThu Aug 21 2025 - 20:42
Heather Humphreys surges ahead in FG presidential nomination race with backing of 40 colleaguesIreland South MEP has just six declared supporters, compared to more than 40 for his rival Wed Aug 20 2025 - 08:02
In Heather Humphreys, Fine Gael faithful think they’ve found their first presidentFormer minister seen as ‘impactful but not controversial’ candidate who can command support from outside the partyWed Aug 20 2025 - 06:00
Reasons for optimism on Ukraine peace deal but pressure on Russia must continue, Taoiseach saysMicheál Martin attends online ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting organised by Macron and StarmerTue Aug 19 2025 - 18:41
Heather Humphreys takes large lead over Seán Kelly in race to seek Fine Gael presidential election nominationFormer Cabinet minister and MEP both announced intentions to seek nomination on Tuesday morningTue Aug 19 2025 - 16:21
Presidential nominations: Fiercely competitive Kelly faces uphill battleFormer minister and Ireland South MEP are trying to enter a race they both ruled themselves out ofTue Aug 19 2025 - 12:51
Fergus Finlay ‘very disappointed’ Labour is backing Catherine Connolly for presidencyParty grandee ‘very disappointed’ to see Labour supporting Catherine Connolly in presidential electionTue Aug 19 2025 - 09:31
Taoiseach cracks down on last-minute, ‘under-the-arm’ Cabinet memos from MinistersSenior official twice warns Government members about timely filings of documents ahead of meetings to meet constitutional principleTue Aug 19 2025 - 06:00
Student with place on UCD master’s course still awaiting evacuation from GazaDepartment of Foreign Affairs faces protest over pace of bringing over Palestinians who want to studyMon Aug 18 2025 - 19:34
Fine Gael is electrified at prospect of Heather Humphreys running for president No obvious path to nomination for Seán KellyMon Aug 18 2025 - 13:21
Fresh challenges to State’s refusal to further backdate bereaved partners’ pensionsChanges to scheme followed Tipperary father’s successful Supreme Court challenge Mon Aug 18 2025 - 10:01
Tony Holohan drops presidential bid to avoid ‘abuse’ of family Former chief medical officer says personal abuse is becoming ‘increasingly normalised in Irish politics’Mon Aug 18 2025 - 06:00
European leaders to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Donald TrumpFive European leaders, plus heads of Nato and EU to join Volodymyr Zelenskiy in talks with Trump amid fears he may face same pressure as February Oval Office meetingSun Aug 17 2025 - 21:29
Ukraine has right to make decisions on its territory, says Taoiseach after Trump commentsMicheál Martin repeats call for ceasefire after Trump backs ‘peace deal’ that concerns European leadersSun Aug 17 2025 - 18:01
Presidential election: Heather Humphreys giving ‘very serious’ thought to running for Fine GaelNational executive member Regina Doherty says there should be a contest between former minister and MEP Seán Kelly if both wish to run Sun Aug 17 2025 - 11:28
Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out of Áras race but MEP Seán Kelly considers run Push within Fine Gael for Heather Humphreys to seek nomination as Mairead McGuinness pulls outFri Aug 15 2025 - 15:12
After Mairead McGuinness dropped out, where do we stand in race for the Áras? After Mairead McGuinness’s department, none of the three main parties even has a candidateThu Aug 14 2025 - 19:27
Children’s Health Ireland spent years challenging ‘defiant’ staff, says resigning doctorDr Gavin Lavery was one of four CHI board members who resigned last MayThu Aug 07 2025 - 17:05
Family of girl (14) who died while at Gaeltacht seeks review of CHI care Amelia Belle Ferguson (14) collapsed while out walking in Co Galway last yearThu Aug 07 2025 - 06:00
More detailed data on abortions to be collected from Irish hospitalsNo information on patient’s identity or reason for seeking abortion will be gatheredTue Aug 05 2025 - 06:00
Michael Flatley says rare great white shark jaws were a ‘gift’Presidential hopeful responds to claims he sparked trade rush for endangered speciesThu Jul 31 2025 - 06:00
UK government pulls funding for Irish peace and reconciliation project International Fund for Ireland helped lay groundwork for Belfast AgreementWed Jul 30 2025 - 06:00
Staff at special care centres miss thousands of days due to violence and sicknessNumber of employees leaving ‘last-resort’ service for at-risk children was greater than those joining at one point last yearMon Jul 28 2025 - 17:38
Quarter of children found not to have disability after assessment of need, HSE figures show‘Astonishing’ that HSE expects number of overdue assessments to rise this year to more than 24,000, says Sinn Féin leader Mon Jul 28 2025 - 10:00
Delay of law proposal adds to uncertainty around redress for clerical abuse survivorsAssets of many religious organisations remain beyond reach of courts, even when members are found liable for damagesMon Jul 28 2025 - 06:00
Coalition warned against diluting contentious Occupied Territories BillOireachtas committee to publish report on proposal to ban trade with illegally occupied territories in PalestineSun Jul 27 2025 - 16:54
Simon Harris considers Gaza national day of solidarity Proposal made by writer to letters page of The Irish Times is ‘sensible and good idea’, says Tánaiste Sat Jul 26 2025 - 13:40
Fine Gael says Mairead McGuinness ‘acted in full accordance’ with medical advice after being injured in crashPresidential candidate flew to New Zealand and attended gala dinner after sustaining ‘severe injuries’Sat Jul 26 2025 - 06:00
‘It would be a waste’: Little appetite in Sinn Féin for Mary Lou McDonald to run for presidentParty figures move closer to idea of backing Catherine Connolly Sat Jul 26 2025 - 06:00
OPW to end contracts with Elon Musk’s Starlink once Irish alternative is availableNumber of State agencies rely on controversial former Trump ally’s firm for internet services Sat Jul 26 2025 - 06:00
‘He should be given a second chance’: Eoin Hayes readmitted to Social DemocratsTD was suspended over incorrect information about sale of shares in Palantir, a company linked to Israel Defense ForcesFri Jul 25 2025 - 18:55
Government ‘let down’ child victims of domestic and sexual violence, ombudsman saysDr Niall Muldoon left ‘very angry’ over ‘shameful’ row about funding monitoring of State’s domestic abuse strategyFri Jul 25 2025 - 06:00
Civil servant knew a year before Cabinet that Arts Council IT project might need to restartGovernment’s chief information officer involved in advising council on ICT throughout the projectFri Jul 25 2025 - 06:00
Fine Gael irked by Niall Collins’s dismissal of blanket VAT cut for ‘price-gouging’ hospitality sectorMinister for Enterprise Peter Burke ‘unequivocally’ reaffirms commitment to reducing rate from 13.5 to 9 per centThu Jul 24 2025 - 15:35
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 presidencyWed Jul 23 2025 - 18:57
Budget plan for €9.4bn public spending boost will be reconsidered if tariffs hitCoalition leaders vow to protect infrastructure spendingTue Jul 22 2025 - 21:02
State agencies to implement new rules aiming to enhance transparency in political ads Introduction of alcohol warning labels to be deferred for two years, Ministers to hearTue Jul 22 2025 - 06:00
Fast-track planning to speed up national infrastructure in €200bn plan Investment in housing, water and grid infrastructure, defence, prisons and sports facilities planned under NDP Tue Jul 22 2025 - 06:00
Sex abuse in schools: State accused of ignoring its liability for redress Louise O’Keeffe, who took State to court over failure to protect her, questioned Government’s guidance on issueFri Jul 18 2025 - 10:00
Taoiseach rejects US politicians’ claims that Occupied Territories Bill is ‘diplomatic intoxication’ Ibec tells politicians businesses have been asking about the Bill for some timeWed Jul 16 2025 - 19:27
O’Donovan to visit Arts Council in wake of controversies at State agency Data Protection Commission confirms writing to council after concerns raised about personal information collected from artists applying for grantsWed Jul 16 2025 - 06:00
Sharp exchanges follow Alan Shatter’s comparison of occupied territories trade ban with 1930s Germany Committee chair said it was ‘hurtful’ and ‘slanderous’ to claim bill was motivated by antisemitismTue Jul 15 2025 - 19:00
Religious organisations cannot ‘play the poor mouth’ to avoid redress - TánaisteRedress scheme for survivors of sexual abuse in schools would be at a ‘far greater scale’ than any other scheme in the history of the StateMon Jul 14 2025 - 07:07
Trump’s 30% EU tariff threat is a ‘negotiating position’, says Simon Harris Tánaiste says US president ‘recognises need for a deal’ and deadline for trade agreement between EU and US remains August 1stMon Jul 14 2025 - 06:00
Asylum seekers: Numbers seeking international protection in Ireland fell by 43% this yearNumber of Palestinians claiming asylum shows sharp decline from 80 monthly applicants to 11Mon Jul 14 2025 - 06:00
Irish Government urges against EU escalating tariff row with US Fresh Trump threats of 30 per cent tariffs a ‘negotiating tactic’, Simon Harris says Mon Jul 14 2025 - 06:00
‘Honest belief’ of consent to sex may no longer be a defence in rape cases Planned reform at advanced stage, with backing of Law Reform CommissionMon Jul 14 2025 - 06:00
