Dáil unlikely to debate Occupied Territories legislation before autumn
Tánaiste cosigns letter with ministers of six European countries expressing concern about Israeli plans for a prolonged Gaza occupation
Garda authorities to narrow hate crime definition in wake of new legislation
Move follows last year’s introduction of legislation providing for stiffer sentences where hate is a motive in crimes
Enda Kenny’s life and times offer five lessons for today’s politicians
A perennial rule of politics comes to mind for former Fine Gael leader
Housing tsar row masks a much deeper problem for the Government
Election promises about building 300,000 houses over five years are looking increasingly wishful 100 days into the Coalition’s term
Irish Times readers on the Government’s first 100 days: Dismay at Lowry deal, but grudging approval of Taoiseach
Contentious pact ‘regrettable and I think Martin may have done it differently if he could have seen the kind of headache that he was in for’
Micheál Martin’s first 100 days: Coalition has achieved little amid delivery gaps and Dáil discord
Trump heads a list of challenges for the Taoiseach that includes housing, childcare, pensions and a raucous Dáil. He could hardly be said to have hit the ground running
Housing tsar row: FF and FG continue to snipe after collapse of Brendan McDonagh appointment plan
Fine Gael blocked appointment this week over concerns it was kept in dark about process
The problem with State’s Electoral Register: Easy to get on, hard to get off
Many more names on register than legitimate voters
Irish voters want to support Ukraine but not get involved militarily
Ipsos B&A survey in 29 countries finds that voters worry doing nothing in Ukraine will encourage Russia to take further military action in Europe and Asia
Why is Sinn Féin giving the unity question more va-va-voom?
Possibility of a Border poll before 2030 is remote ... and everyone knows it
RTÉ’s €62m redundancy plan subject to annual targets
Government has approved €15m for this year to finance voluntary redundancy programme, which is now open
RTÉ opens long-awaited voluntary redundancy offer to employees
It is understood that the details stipulate that those with over 10 years’ service will receive six weeks pay per year
Pope Francis: Thousands of Catholics to pay tribute as pontiff lies in state
Pontiff to lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica for next three days, where thousands of Catholics expected to pay respects
Best case scenario is Trump grabs concessions and declares victory. The alternative is far darker
Even Trump has his limits - here are four clear indications of what’s driving him
Poll shows Ireland’s attachment to neutrality is strong but nuanced
Neutrality has, in effect, meant whatever the government of the day says it means