There has been little of the fresh thinking and renewed vigour that one might have hoped for from a new administration

This first electoral test for the Labour government has sigalled voter disillusionment, while Reform UK makes gains

The ham-fisted political handling of this week’s events is hard to credit - it has been a dreadful start for the Government’s housing policy

The Government is annoyed that the issue was not more clearly flagged at an earlier stage

Research by the Irish Times as part of an ICIJ project shows how Beijing tries to extend its reach abroad

Pressure on housing has led the Government to introduce new legislation to clamp down on platforms such as Airbnb

It was the largest power cut in modern European history, and its causes remain unknown

Business and consumers are still paying higher interest rates than the EU average

Politics continues to stymie progress in key areas such as health, education and the environment

International mediation by the UN and the friends of both countries is vital

The frightening shift in US policy and its worldwide consequences are not getting enough attention

Polls show consistently that Canadians believe Mark Carney can do a better job than his rival in dealing with the US president

Not for the first time under this president, it seems hubris and narcissism are driving policy

The plan is driven by a desire by the councils to get another source of revenue which they can control

It is astonishing that this prime land has yet to be redeveloped for housing.

The core principle of an arm’s length relationship between the public service broadcaster and the government of the day must be maintained

The major players are making big profits in Europe and should not escape proper regulation here

One of the worst humanitarian crises in the world has now been plunged deeper into an unimaginable hell

New graduates entering the teaching profession often find themselves priced out of the very cities where demand for their skills is highest

The worsening international economic outlook and the specific threat to multinational investment both pose dangers

To his great credit, he spoke out repeatedly and strongly for the underprivileged – migrants, those suffering in wars and the poor

The Trump presidency is demanding immediate decisions from Ukraine and Russia but underestimates the complexities involved

The Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll underlined the changed mood of voters as Ireland responds to the Trump presidency

Researchers found clues that may point to a warm ocean, brimming with life - or then again, maybe not

The latest Government strategy is underwhelming and a new report finds policy on the vital energy transition leaves key questions unanswered

In troubling times, those who can need to stand firmly for a modern spirit of Easter as a time of hope

The ECB does its job as an independent central bank, but its US counterpart, the Federal Reserve Board, is under attack from Donald Trump

With the support of many of the other great US colleges, Harvard has become the first university to refuse to comply with the administration’s requirements

A fall in support for Fine Gael and a rise for Sinn Féin will lead to nervousness in Government and embolden the main Opposition party

There are two different economies on the island of Ireland, with incomes in the Republic moving strongly ahead in recent years

The report yet again raises questions about how matters of public interest are investigated and the adversarial and legalistic route often used

The president’s escalation of his culture war against the LGBTQ+ community is driven by electoral considerations

The principle at the centre of this case was one that had to be preserved to allow for the roll-out of active travel projects

It was a dramatic day when human frailty and golfing genius combined to deliver the right result

The decision of the European Commission to suggest a levy on the digital advertising revenues of big US companies shows the tax treatment of these companies remains in dispute

Both sides responded positively to talks this weekend, but compromises would be needed to reach a deal

There is some space now for negotiation, but significant risks still lie ahead

The airline claims that bags which fit within its sizers will still be accepted, but unhappy passengers say they have been charged for luggage which they had hitherto brought on board for free

One key objective is to get more land zoned for housing, but work still remains ahead to get this done

The new programme contains an ominous nod by both parties to the electoral threat of the nationalist far-right

Further European counter-measures may well prove unavoidable, but not without careful consideration

A series of internal controls inexplicably failed to stop the use of unapproved metal spring implants in operations on three children with scoliosis

The size of China’s economy and its position in manufacturing supply chains leave it in a stronger negotiating position with the US than many other countries

Joint operations with international law enforcement agencies to target Irish gangs abroad must be ramped up

Since taking up his portfolio in January, Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan has acquired a reputation for glibness

A good short-term tactic is to see how the pressure on the US president builds at home, but at some stage EU retaliation is likely

Critics of the US administration warn that its policy of “strategic ambiguity” in defence of Taiwan may be emboldening China

Donald Trump is transforming geopolitics and the global economic order. It would be naïve to think things will ever be the same again

One of the most influential figures in GAA history, he left a big legacy both as a player and a manger

A legislative route to finding a solution would allow the Government to balance the varying interests involved