Ireland’s Charles and Diana wedding ‘snub’ along with five other curious tales Finding a ‘face-saving’ name for the new NI police force; Trinity College Dublin takes offence; and Casement’s ‘black diaries’Fri Dec 29 2023 - 16:00
Peter Mandelson viewed by Irish officials as ‘arrogant’ in public but ‘insecure in private’State papers: An MP colleague also remarked that Mandelson’s tunnel vision was his greatest strength and his greatest weaknessFri Dec 29 2023 - 05:00
Priest brought Biafra refugees to Wicklow without permission – and other strange tales from Dublin and London filesRecords released by Irish and British archives include details of a ‘republican’ artefact thief and a ‘radical’ UK proposal to hold asylum seekers on a Scottish islandFri Dec 29 2023 - 05:00
Weapons monitor group threatened to quit over lack of progress by IRA and other paramilitariesState papers: Canadian diplomat could not understand how ‘someone of Gerry Adams’s intellect’ failed to recognise benefits to Sinn Féin of decommissioningFri Dec 29 2023 - 05:00
Irish government ruled out McAleese meeting with loyalist protesters at Catholic schoolState papers: Ahern viewed riots and disturbances around Holy Cross school in 2001 as sign of a ‘deeper malaise’ in Northern IrelandFri Dec 29 2023 - 05:00
Queen wrote to Mary Robinson to share ‘distress’ over Somalia crisisState papers: After visiting refugee camps in Somalia the president gave an emotional press conference in which she criticised the UN’s approach to the camps and did not hide her anger about conditionsFri Dec 29 2023 - 05:00
Government focused on keeping ‘decent gap’ between pay and jobseeker’s supportTaoiseach says coalition also wants to continue progress in eliminating ‘traps’ that de-incentivise workThu Dec 28 2023 - 06:27
George Bush showed little interest in Ireland but was focused on Iraq prior to 9/11State papers: Election of new US president raised fears among Irish officials in 2001 that the White House shamrock ceremony would be scrappedThu Dec 28 2023 - 05:00
Senior Sinn Féin and unionist politicians set up ‘secret group’ to discuss deadlock in peace processState papers: UUP leader David Trimble was seemingly unaware of meetings being held in 2001 with members of his own partyThu Dec 28 2023 - 05:00
‘A deeply insecure leader’ and ‘an amiable villain’: What civil servants had to say about North’s politiciansState papers published this week include confidential records showing what civil servants really thought about political leadersThu Dec 28 2023 - 05:00
New low-interest loan of €75,000 for home retrofits a ‘game-changer’, says Eamon Ryan Minister says there have been 63,000 applications for energy upgrade grants for 2024Thu Dec 28 2023 - 00:01
Sinn Féin complained about ‘painfully slow’ availability of TG4 in the NorthState papers: Gerry Adams wrote to Irish and British governments about the TG4 issue in 2000, citing commitments in the Belfast AgreementWed Dec 27 2023 - 12:30
Gerry Adams lobbied for release of garda killers a year after convictionState papers: British officials also raised issue of prisoner release, saying ‘life of a Garda’ could not be valued differently from that of a UK policemanWed Dec 27 2023 - 00:01
David Trimble was ‘despairing and hysterical’ over unionist leadership heaveState papers: Former NI first minister grew increasingly frustrated during 2000 and 2001 as the IRA refused to decommissionWed Dec 27 2023 - 00:01
Existence of top IRA mole Stakeknife was known in police circles three years before his unmaskingState papers: ‘British intelligence are reportedly fearful that this disclosure could dwarf the Rosemary Nelson scandal,’ note Department of Justice filesWed Dec 27 2023 - 00:01
Solar power has gone ‘gangbusters’ in Ireland, says Minister for Energy In a wide-ranging media interview, Mr Ryan also says he is planning for new car-sharing schemes, surpassing targets for electric vehicle sales, and introducing dynamic pricing with lower electricity costs on days of stronger winds.Fri Dec 22 2023 - 00:00
Eamon Ryan expects energy prices to fall significantly in first half of 2024Green Party leader says while prices won’t return to the lowest levels, they would not be ‘at the exceptional prices of the last two years’Thu Dec 21 2023 - 18:26
‘No easy answers’ to dealing with challenges of migration, says TánaisteMigration will continue to be a ‘very dominant issue’ within the EU next year, Micheál Martin predictsWed Dec 20 2023 - 00:01
Galway fire: Garda not told hotel was to be used for asylum seekers, Harris saysRisk assessment could have been conducted and safety measures put in place if notification had been received, says Garda CommissionerTue Dec 19 2023 - 21:17
Tánaiste contacts two councillors over ‘completely unacceptable’ Galway hotel fire commentsMicheál Martin rejects suggestion attack was prompted by Government policy on immigrationTue Dec 19 2023 - 15:42
Galway hotel fire condemned by Taoiseach as FF councillors criticise asylum housing policyGardaí investigating whether fire near Oughterard was set deliberately to prevent hotel from being used for refugee accommodationMon Dec 18 2023 - 05:05
Three of Europe’s most powerful countries step up calls for ‘sustainable ceasefire’ in GazaFrench minister says ‘too many civilians are being killed’, UK and Germany call for halt to fighting as Martin repeats need for pause to be immediateSun Dec 17 2023 - 21:16
If Galway hotel fire was malicious, Fianna Fáil councillor says ‘senseless’ Government policy to blameTaoiseach Leo Varadkar said there is 'no justification for violence, arson or vandalism'Sun Dec 17 2023 - 17:33
State scheme to bail councils out by buying 73 sites may cost taxpayer €80m, PAC hearsAbout half the sites purchased have little or no potential for development, committee hearsThu Dec 14 2023 - 17:22
Gaza and Ukraine conflicts cast a long shadow over last EU summit of 2023Inside Politics: Cop28 finishes with a deal that is both a fudge and a breakthrough; and Government’s social housing record under scrutinyThu Dec 14 2023 - 08:02
Robert Troy confirms Sipo has opened formal investigation into property declarationsFormer minister omitted to declare all properties in annual returnsWed Dec 13 2023 - 10:15
Another dismal day in Gaza but UN vote gives a glimmer of hopeLandmark deal struck at Cop28 to transition away from fossil fuelsWed Dec 13 2023 - 08:06
Ireland may take action against violent settlers in West Bank as EU leaders meetCabinet set to approve radical change of policy on welfare rates for Ukrainian refugeesTue Dec 12 2023 - 08:05
International surrogacies could be recognised by State under proposals being brought to CabinetMinister for Health is bringing a memo that could potentially recognise the status of hundreds of families who had children born by surrogacy abroadTue Dec 12 2023 - 00:01
Varadkar one of only four politicians to declare donations over €600People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy discloses total of €3,000 in donations from three individualsMon Dec 11 2023 - 17:31
Paschal Donohoe does not totally rule out bid to lead IMFMinister reiterates position there is no vacancy at the top and he is focused on current roleWed Dec 06 2023 - 15:44
Sinn Féin has taken on ministers for justice before but this is the first time it has led the Opposition chargeThe party’s stance on the Government response quickly hardened from support to outright criticism once gaps in policing emerged.Sun Dec 03 2023 - 05:00
Russia to ‘play up’ Dublin riots in attempt to undermine democracy, claims US policy expert‘It’s not about exploiting a country’s neutrality but is about actually neutralising them,’ says former Trump aideFri Dec 01 2023 - 02:00
State’s economy expected to shrink this year as weaker global demand dents exportsOECD’s latest assessment says the slowdown in global demand has triggered marked reductions in export volumesWed Nov 29 2023 - 17:49
Irish inflation drops to lowest level in 2½ years as energy prices declinePrice growth of 2.3% is the lowest since the middle of 2021 and comes as energy prices on wholesale markets continue to fallWed Nov 29 2023 - 11:49
Parents of some children affected by Dublin stabbing criticise slowness of State supportOne of the parents said that those affected had no choice but to do ‘DIY psychology’ before help arrived on MondayWed Nov 29 2023 - 06:00
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen to seek nomination to run for European ParliamentFormer minister for agriculture wants to contest election in Midlands North WestTue Nov 28 2023 - 08:48
Dublin riots: Gardaí must crack down on ‘thugs’, councillors tell commissionerMcEntee seeks clarity on use of force by gardaí amid criticism of ‘soft’ approachTue Nov 28 2023 - 06:00
Electoral Commission will examine accuracy of Electoral Register as part of its remitThe Commission, established earlier this year, will make its first appearance before an Oireachtas Committee on TuesdayMon Nov 27 2023 - 21:56
‘Very worrying’ that UAE could use Cop28 host role to strike oil deals – Mary RobinsonTimed phase-out of fossil fuels needed, and should be progressed at climate summit, conference toldMon Nov 27 2023 - 19:37
Sinn Féin considers no confidence motion against Helen McEnteeLabour Party has said Minister for Justice has no understanding of policing needs for Dublin but won’t move against herMon Nov 27 2023 - 16:09
Taoiseach vows to modernise laws on incitement to hatred to include social mediaLeo Varadkar has said the violent events in Dublin on Thursday brought “shame to our society”Fri Nov 24 2023 - 13:35
Majority of Greens support changes to Ireland’s triple lock but it has led to ‘tensions’ in the partyUnder the policy change, the Green Party believes the triple lock should remain for any multilateral overseas military operation that requires peace enforcementThu Nov 23 2023 - 19:00
Ministers and Meath company had multiple contacts before €11m sale of 550-acre estate to StateDevenish Nutrition lobbied four Ministers to establish whether State was interested in buying Dowth lands including large part of Unesco World Heritage Brú na Bóinne siteWed Nov 22 2023 - 20:15
How Galway’s ‘perfect storm’ revealed imperfect defences at vulnerable coastal communitiesBeyond immediate compensation, politicians argue for a more radical, long-term approach such as relocating buildings off flood plains as climate change is sure to bring more stormsSun Nov 19 2023 - 07:00
John Concannon, ex-strategic communications chief, appointed Canada ambassadorNew diplomat led ‘The Gathering’ in 2013 and worked in marketing in private sector as well as at DFATue Nov 14 2023 - 21:16
Overhaul of driving test curriculum on the cards, as road deaths spiralDriving test has not changed since 2011, before introduction of e-bikes and e-scooters and expansion of motorway networkSun Nov 12 2023 - 06:00
Braverman should ‘cop on’ and stop ‘bizarre’ comments about Northern Ireland - McDonaldSinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald says British Home Secretary should refrain from commenting about things of which she has a ‘very sketchy’ understandingSat Nov 11 2023 - 14:47
Sinn Féin Ardfheis: situation in Gaza a ‘living hell’, says Palestinian ambassadorDr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid given standing ovation by Sinn Féin party members after emotional addressSat Nov 11 2023 - 13:49
Sinn Féin Ardfheis: Call to expel Israeli ambassador ‘solely motivated’ by need for Gaza ceasefireMary Lou McDonald defended her party’s demand for the expulsion of Dana ErlichSat Nov 11 2023 - 12:30
