International events dominate Dáil first day
Micheál Martin knows demonstrating competence on domestic issues remains the biggest challenge
New Dáil terms: Six things to watch out for
Tricky legislation, internal conflicts and an unpredictable trip to the White House all lie ahead
China agrees to lift ban and reopen market for Irish beef imports
Decision follows visit to Beijing by Taoiseach Micheál Martin last week
Those seeking new Irish government should seek help from Maga movement, Eddie Hobbs tells conference
US ambassador Edward Walsh among audience at IRL Forum in Co Meath on Saturday
Can the left alliance grow this year? Only if it answers these questions
Challenge for the putative alliance is to show the public that they can co-operate consistently on substantive issues, beyond political posturing
Micheál Martin’s 2026 challenges: From a tricky St Patrick’s Day trip to US to backbench rebels
Taoiseach starts 2026 juggling competing diplomatic pressures while the backbenchers grumble back home
Irish MEPs to oppose Mercosur deal in final European Parliament ratification vote
Backlash from farmers after majority of EU states approve landmark trade agreement
EU leaders cautious over Venezuela amid fears of losing Trump on Ukraine
US action shocked governments - but many tried to perform ‘balancing act’ rather than condemn outright
Better-paid TDs, more powerful ministers – and other ideas to improve Ireland
There is a recurring dilemma of politics – how to get politicians to do what’s best for the longer term and unpopular in the short term?
Growing expectation that Mercosur trade deal will be agreed in weeks
Controversial deal would open up trade between the EU and South American countries
More than 1.5m social welfare recipients to receive average of €520 more in 2026 - as increases come into effect today
Increases agreed under Budget 2026 to take effect from Thursday
Go shooting, drink wine, sing in a chorus – and other life advice from a politics journalist
Sing in a choir, make something with your hands, shoot real or clay pigeons, go to a church, dance if you really must
A decisive showdown over Micheál Martin’s leadership might be best for everyone
Not yet having the numbers to push the button, his opponents within Fianna Fáil are now hoping to harry him to destruction
Is Micheál Martin’s Fianna Fáil leadership at risk? We asked the party’s TDs
Many of the Fianna Fáil deputies seem to be sitting on their hands when it comes to Martin’s leadership
Tighter budgets in prospect under planned 6% cap on spending hikes
The Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan will promise to cut the growth in day-to-day spending of recent years