Varadkar criticises Russia over ending Black Sea grain export dealTaoiseach condemns war in Ukraine as an ‘imperialist and brutal invasion’, in speech to United Nations in New York on FridayFri Sept 22 2023 - 21:53
Dáil protests: McEntee orders Garda security review for TDs, Senators and Oireachtas staffTaoiseach Leo Varadkar warns against ‘going too far’ with security at Leinster House and says gardaí had dealt with ‘credible death threats’ against himFri Sept 22 2023 - 20:29
RTÉ pay controversy: Bakhurst cites legal reason for withholding some documents from PACDocuments detailing exit packages of Geraldine O’Leary and Breda O’Keefe not provided by RTÉFri Sept 22 2023 - 20:08
Taoiseach signals income tax and USC cuts in forthcoming BudgetTaoiseach also announced €2 million in additional funding for the Irish Arts Centre in New York CityFri Sept 22 2023 - 19:30
Parents of Temple Street hospital children threaten to boycott external review of spinal surgerySome children’s records were used in earlier review without consent, say patient groupsFri Sept 22 2023 - 19:00
Dáil protests: Use of mock gallows investigated as potential criminal offence Leinster House security review under way, with increased vetting of visitors consideredFri Sept 22 2023 - 05:00
Dáil protests: Tánaiste labels conduct of demonstrators as ‘fascist-like behaviour’McEntee says she would not like to see ‘sterile’ zone around Leinster House after some TDs required Garda escort amid protests which saw 13 arrestsThu Sept 21 2023 - 21:59
Ireland to establish diplomatic office for the Caribbean in MiamiTaoiseach tours exhibition including the Harry Clarke Geneva window on brief visit to FloridaThu Sept 21 2023 - 21:25
Review of Temple Street spinal surgeries could take at least a year, says HSE chiefChildren’s Health Ireland director says there will be a separate investigation into use of surgical springs in operations on childrenThu Sept 21 2023 - 19:06
Leo Varadkar and Joe Biden discuss Stormont stasis and NI legacy billBelfast High Court hears 16 challenges lodged to controversial laws around Troubles era issuesWed Sept 20 2023 - 20:11
Stephen Donnelly says he wants ‘detailed explanation’ of what happened in Temple StreetMinister for Health, who is in New York to meet World Health Organisation, says he would be happy to meet with families of those affected when he returnsWed Sept 20 2023 - 19:58
Spinal surgeries review: Child with spina bifida required 34 operations at Temple StreetChildren’s Health Ireland publishes two further reviews of spinal surgery in response to concerns expressed by familiesWed Sept 20 2023 - 19:17
Budget 2024: Ministers dampen expectations amid warnings to control inflation‘We’ll do the very best we can . . . but we won’t be able meet all of the demands that are there,’ says Minister for Finance Michael McGrath in advance of Budget 2024Wed Sept 20 2023 - 06:00
Full review ordered of all children’s orthopaedic surgery in IrelandHospitals’ governance to be examined amid concerns about patient safety and long waiting listsWed Sept 20 2023 - 06:00
Overheating economy now less of a concern, says Varadkar ahead of budgetPaschal Donohoe says adherence to spending limits will address inflationary riskTue Sept 19 2023 - 21:00
United Nations chief warns assembly that world is becoming ‘unhinged’Biden appeals to world leaders to stand with Ukraine against Russia during UN addressTue Sept 19 2023 - 19:43
Micheál Martin defends ‘relevance’ of UN after Michael D Higgins says it is ‘losing credibility’President criticises record of international body as world leaders gather in New YorkTue Sept 19 2023 - 19:22
Ireland concerned at ‘alarming pushback’ against LGBTI rights, says VaradkarTaoiseach is joined at UN by Tánaiste Micheál Martin who suggests the Government is preparing to recognise Palestine as an independent stateMon Sept 18 2023 - 22:13
World leaders agree declaration on sustainable development goalsUnited Nations targets include the eradication of extreme poverty by 2030Mon Sept 18 2023 - 19:26
Covid-19: Government and Nphet made mistakes during pandemic, Taoiseach saysVaradkar says he ‘went too far’ in criticism of Tony Holohan in 2020 with ‘personalised’ commentsMon Sept 18 2023 - 19:23
‘Serious spinal surgical incidents’ at Temple Street hospital prompts external reviewOne child died and others have suffered significant post-operative complications since issue came under investigation, according to HSEMon Sept 18 2023 - 18:47
EU raises plan for new €20bn military aid package for UkraineMicheál Martin to announce €23m in new Irish funding for Kyiv at UN this weekMon Sept 18 2023 - 06:00
Budget 2024: Health and education cost reductions being considered, says MartinTánaiste says GRA ballot of confidence in Garda Commissioner sets ‘dangerous precedent’Sun Sept 17 2023 - 17:42
Biden’s backing of striking US car workers could come back to bite himCritics contend that by his pro-union sentiments the president effectively egged on industrial actionSun Sept 17 2023 - 17:15
Irish leaders head to UN summit to push poverty eradication, social justice goalsTaoiseach Leo Varadkar will address the New York general assembly on Tuesday on sustainable development goalsSun Sept 17 2023 - 15:00
Are Trump and other Republicans fighting imaginary demons as they vow to oppose new Covid restrictions?America Letter: Re-introduction of government requirements to wear masks or take vaccines seems unlikely even as incidence of the virus ticks upwardsSat Sept 16 2023 - 06:00
Republicans ‘degrading impeachment as a tool’ in their efforts to target BidenWhite House describes process as ‘theatre with bad actors’ as Republicans press ahead with investigation into presidentFri Sept 15 2023 - 15:13
Joe Biden’s son Hunter and rival Donald Trump may both be before criminal courts in run-up to presidential electionIndictment of Hunter Biden on gun charges will be seized upon by Republicans to put pressure on US presidentFri Sept 15 2023 - 07:49
Right-wing Republicans have been itching to impeach Biden for yearsKevin McCarthy’s announcement of inquiry may be linked to internal pressures from within his own partyWed Sept 13 2023 - 05:00
Biden impeachment inquiry set to deepen divisions in US politicsKevin McCarthy announces investigation in move to appease right-wing RepublicansTue Sept 12 2023 - 17:13
Biden calls for national unity and defence of democracy as he marks anniversary of 9/11 attacksPresident says US intelligence believes al-Qaeda threat from Afghanistan and Pakistan is at ‘historic low’Mon Sept 11 2023 - 23:14
Google faces landmark monopoly case in USTech giant faces action from US department of justice and statesMon Sept 11 2023 - 15:23
Some involved in Trump cases could face financial ruin even if acquitted as legal costs soarGiuliani fundraiser at former president’s club on Thursday night could generate more than $1mFri Sept 08 2023 - 16:00
Donald Trump indictment: Georgia grand jury recommended Lindsey Graham be chargedReport due for release on Friday includes recommendations on whom to charge over attempts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election voteFri Sept 08 2023 - 11:52
Some US stores finding it increasingly difficult to operate with rising theftBrand name goods could disappear and some outlets could even close as companies clamp down on theftFri Sept 08 2023 - 08:34
Former Trump White House aide Peter Navarro convicted of contempt of US CongressFormer trade adviser ‘chose allegiance to former president over compliance with subpoena’ to give evidence in January 6th investigationThu Sept 07 2023 - 23:47
US pharma fights back against Biden campaign to cut pricesPresident argues Americans pay far too much for their drugs but the power of pharma stands in his wayThu Sept 07 2023 - 16:31
US to press for fundamental reforms of IMF and World Bank at G20 summitWashington believes global financial institutions would offer a better alternative to less developed countries than funding under China’s belt and road initiativeThu Sept 07 2023 - 11:52
Rinos and their hunters: Texas row highlights party divisions In a state where Democrats barely feature, the colourful impeachment of Ken Paxton has given rise to a turf war among GOP supportersWed Sept 06 2023 - 18:17
Controversial Northern Ireland legacy Bill to become law after final Westminster voteMPs in the Commons voted by 288 to 205 to reject amendments introduced in the House of LordsWed Sept 06 2023 - 15:51
Former Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years for role in US Capitol attackEnrique Tarrio convicted of charges, including seditious conspiracy, for role in planning storming of the CapitolWed Sept 06 2023 - 09:14
US first lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19President Joe Biden tests negative for virusTue Sept 05 2023 - 07:09
Impeachment trial that may oust Texas attorney general to commence on TuesdayRepublicans in the state voted strongly to impeach fellow party member over corruption allegations earlier this yearMon Sept 04 2023 - 19:23
Joe Biden highlights job creation record as he hits out at ‘the last guy’ Donald TrumpUS president says with age comes ‘a little bit of wisdom’ as voters raise concern he is too old to seek re-electionMon Sept 04 2023 - 18:17
As politics resumes in Washington, another US government shutdown could be on the cardsRow over budget likely as Republicans in House of Representatives seeking cuts in government spendingSat Sept 02 2023 - 05:00
US Capitol riots: Proud Boys leader given 18-year sentence for January 6th attack Ethan Nordean received the 18-year sentence for crimes that included seditious conspiracy, committed when thousands of Trump supporters overran the Capitol buildingFri Sept 01 2023 - 15:35
Trump pleads not guilty to Georgia election subversion chargesFormer US president has waived his right to appear in person in court next week to be arraignedThu Aug 31 2023 - 16:46
Donald Trump pledges to release ‘irrefutable’ proof of election fraud ahead of Georgia court appearanceFormer president charged over attempts to overturn 2020 election result in southern state - his fourth criminal indictmentTue Aug 15 2023 - 19:17
Donald Trump: Georgia indictment adds to time-consuming legal diary ahead of White House runFormer president insists he is victim of a witch hunt and is using legal cases to generate funds and political supportTue Aug 15 2023 - 08:22
Trump’s various trials will dominate the backdrop of the US presidential electionSome Republican strategists worry about the former president concentrating on re-litigating his defeat in 2020Fri Aug 04 2023 - 14:08
