Bacik embraces optimistic view of a possible Labour renaissance
The party’s 14th leader has an immense task ahead with aggravation behind the scenes
States need to plan long-term for Ukrainian refugees, says Eamon Gilmore
EU human rights representative says International Criminal Court preparing for war crimes investigation
The Irish Times view on the Labour Party’s future: Finding its place
New leader Ivana Bacik could lift her party’s electoral prospects in some places
The Irish Times view on Alan Kelly’s resignation: The long road back
Labour has made an important contribution to Irish politics for more than a century and Irish democracy would be well served by a revival in the party’s fortunes
‘A crucial relationship’: How Merkel helped determine Ireland’s place in EU
During Brexit fall-out Ireland benefited from Berlin’s outlook on rights of smaller EU states
Those in Ireland who depart from consensus are often isolated and ignored
Whether on efficacy of vaccines or economic management, dissent can show its worth
What would a Biden victory mean for Ireland?
Washington DC think tank expects ‘super close’ ties between a Biden White House and Dublin
European Court of Human Rights has driven social change in Ireland
The EU’s accession to the ECHR would extend protections to the work of EU institutions
Religious oaths must be removed from State activities
Atheist rights breached when witnesses in court made to swear on the Bible
Gaffes, rows and reversals: Government’s shaky start keeps going
From Barry Cowen to ministerial pay, the Coalition has had more than a few wobbles
How the seat was won: Inside the fight to put Ireland on the UN Security Council
It was a 15-year campaign. In the end, most of the Middle East and swathes of Africa voted for us
The seven rules of making a FF-FG-Green coalition work
This novel alliance could take some getting used to. Here’s how it could succeed
More than €800,000 worth of Irish punts redeemed this year
Central Bank says facility to allow punts to be exchanged for euros to continue indefinitely
EU backs initiative for legislation to punish human rights abusers worldwide
Coveney urges EU foreign ministers to make clear the EU would respond to threatened annexation of parts of West Bank by Israel
EU urged to recognise Palestine as ‘point of no return’ looms
Amid latest signs of US support for Israel, pressure grows on Brussels to broker talks
Lavinia Kerwick calls for more supports for rape survivors
Campaigner says victims ‘would be lost’ without Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
TDs have long had concerns over electronic voting in the Dáil
Timmy Dooley/Niall Collins controversy underlines slapdash elements to the practice
Socialist group Rise joins growing band of left-wing organisations
New group formed by Paul Murphy joins crowded space on Ireland’s political left
Ireland among ‘most respected’ nations, Eamon Gilmore claims
Former tánaiste says world admires Irish values, peace process and overseas aid
US move on capital punishment poses new challenge for Democrats
America Letter: Election candidates opposing death penalty may be out of step with public opinion
Rockall was ‘handed over’ to UK in 2013, say Irish fishers
IFPO seeking legal advice on overturning agreement between Ireland and UK
Top Irish ECB official among candidates for Central Bank governor
John Fell among candidates seeking to succeed Philip Lane at regulator
Eamon Gilmore nominated as EU special representative for human rights
Ex-tánaiste’s appointment comes after Lane nominated for chief economist role with ECB
Conference hears of challenges faced by women in politics
Female TDs endure sexist remarks, comments on their dress and macho culture
Eamon Gilmore nominated to lead EU human rights advocacy
Simon Coveney proposes former Labour Party leader for Brussels-based post
Peter Casey’s success shows Irish media and politicians need to get real
Stephen Collins: Political maverick is likely to be forgotten quickly but lessons must be learned
Allmep: one Irish man’s plan to salvage Israeli-Palestinian relations
John Lyndon hopes to bring incremental peace to region based on Irish experience
North’s ‘irresponsible’ leaders urged to return to governance
Eamon Gilmore says NI central to European Brexit debate but voice from Belfast is ‘silent’
Facebook to apologise to TDs and Senators for ‘violation of trust’
Senior aide in George W Bush White House to lead delegation of Facebook executives and advisers at Oireachtas committee
Facebook executives to face questioning at Dáil committee
Advertising on social media network during abortion referendum to be discussed
Predicting a post-Brexit future is as hard as ever
Fidget spinners – with their hypnotising whirling motion – are an apt metaphor
Michael Colgan event given Arts Council funds despite warnings
Agency granted support to the World Actors Forum amid concerns it was not ‘prudent’
TV3 host Joe Molloy battling nerves before Six Nations
‘Off The Ball’ presenter happy to admit he does not know everything about rugby
Gerry Adams: ‘I will not be puppetmaster for the new SF leader’
Interview: Sinn Féin president says he is looking forward to stepping aside after 34 years
Election would hurt Irish in Brexit talks, say former foreign ministers
Eamon Gilmore says political turmoil ‘couldn’t be happening at worse time’ for talks
Adams’s departure as SF leader about politics more than history
Analysis: Changes to leadership and coalition stance aimed at boosting appeal in Republic
World View: Brexit puts Irish diplomats centre-stage
Iveagh House excels at big issues such as UN and EU. Brexit will focus its energies
Why do we tolerate idiocy in our politicians?
Opinion: Please, John Halligan, stop digging. The rest of you: cop-on, and think before you speak
Miriam Lord’s Week: High-Vis Varadkar drives FG rebranding
Taoiseach turns himself into shovel-ready project as he makes big announcements
Beaming ‘Dr Kenny’ receives honour at NUI Galway
Former taoiseach accepts tribute to value of public service and rules out presidency
‘Stroke politics’: from disappearing trees to a non-Irish Gaeltacht
Irish politicians have turned ‘pulling a fast one’ into an art form
Small USI team carries the fight for Irish students
Blocking student loan scheme priority for new president as group looks to shed ‘lazy’ perceptions
Colombian peace doomed if Human Rights Defenders not protected
The government and international community are allowing local activists to shoulder the burden of peace implementation without the critical, corresponding protections
Fintan O’Toole: Ireland must be tough to avoid being sold out in Brexit deal
Lessons from bailout show State cannot take goodwill of our European allies for granted
Oliver Callan: Varadkar’s next generation Fine Gael is the same as the old one
He is globalist, anti-abortion and fired a class missile with his anti-welfare fraud campaign
Colombia: Farc guerrillas prepare for a life more ordinary
After over 50 years of struggle in war-torn state, insurgents turn in weapons to the UN
Labour conference: Full text of Brendan Howlin’s speech
Leader’s speech delivered to 69th Labour Party national conference in Wexford
Absence of politicians at Connell funeral raises questions
Cardinal’s funeral amounted to ‘small’ affair for a former major figure in Irish life
Pat Leahy: Brendan Howlin is desperately seeking a vision
Labour faces a real battle to win back voters, but no one seems to be fighting it
Irish community in Canada has changed a lot in five years
Irish Canadian Immigration Centre has helped new arrivals all over the country since opening in Toronto in 2012
How Fine Gael lost the 2016 general election
Enda Kenny ends the year in government, despite his party’s election strategy
When protesters set the stage at media events
Austin Stack’s attack on Adams is the latest in a long line of high-profile interventions
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We have had a number of ‘mission statements’ over the past 100 years, but have any visions become reality?
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