Iran conflict sharpens debate about Ireland’s role in global security
Inside Politics: The tumult in the Middle East will again drive discussion about the ‘triple lock’ and moving closer to Nato
Inside Politics: The tumult in the Middle East will again drive discussion about the ‘triple lock’ and moving closer to Nato
Programme to prevent young people being recruited by paramilitaries among scheme’s initiatives
The Department of Foreign Affairs is maintaining ‘close touch with the airlines’ and in ‘very close contact with EU partners’
Cyprus has begun preparing evacuations by air
Concern at senior levels of Government that Brussels deal making demands during EU role will pull bandwidth from domestic agenda
Greystones initiative is helping to protect children and easing parents’ fears over harm from internet
Opposition and farmers condemn EU move to allow South America trade deal to operate provisionally
Helen McEntee wants Ireland’s defence capability to ‘match that of other small western European countries’
Up to €2 billion of military equipment to be purchased from France in coming years
New National Maritime Security Strategy calls for deeper co-operation with France and the UK
Failure to play Israel Nations League fixture would primarily disadvantage Ireland, says Minister for Sport
Helen McEntee and Patrick Donovan to present strategy aimed at promoting Ireland globally as a dynamic sporting nation
Sensitive fibre optic cables and gas pipelines are concentrated in the Irish Sea. We need to have a vessel patrolling the area immediately
Government looking for ‘absolute clarity’ on fresh US tariff developments, says McEntee
Inside Politics: Council chiefs threatened with visit to headmaster’s office over housing sluggishness
Minister for Defence Helen McEntee expected to unveil new plan on Wednesday
Government is fast-tracking acquisition of anti-drone technology for use during summits
Any pivot in the US president’s tariff focus could have serious implications for Ireland
Radio: Newstalk Breakfast host displays sharp instincts, while a passionate denunciation of racism lights up Inside Sport
Helen McEntee a signatory to statement expressing ‘grave concern’ over ‘continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians’
We have an obligation to our UK and EU partners
Minister for Defence says such a move would be ‘deterrent’ as vessels increasingly enter Irish economic waters
Inside Politics: Government accused of prioritising tourism over housing
Plus: Fianna Fáil hits the road, Ireland at the cleaner end of corruption index, and ‘startling’ number of passports stolen
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference
Despite global disquiet and disorder, there is quiet confidence among some European representatives
Three Defence Forces members also awarded for rapid response and bravery during attack on Father Paul Murphy
Civilians from naval firm, most likely from outside State, will carry out almost all repairs and upkeep
Inside Politics: preferred pronouns in schools, and incentives for immigrants to join the Defence Forces
Public invited to have their say into how education system needs to evolve
Proposals under consideration similar to system operating in the United States
Taoiseach says he will raise concerns about treatment of undocumented Irish with Donald Trump in Washington
Another six faced accusations of sexual assault within the military in 2025
Many high-profile political aides have taken up lucrative post-government careers elsewhere
The housing crisis, underreporting of numbers and confusion over local authority housing rules mean those fleeing violence risk homelessness
Helen McEntee says she told Trump administration EU legislation is aimed at protecting consumers
Minister stresses importance of resolving bilateral differences during Washington trip
There are 23 cases of current Defence Force members appearing before the civil courts
Labour’s Duncan Smith says US homeland security should be asked for details of all Irish held by Ice
Minister to bring to Cabinet proposals for new statutory charter to strengthen accountability in schools
European Commission describes claims as ‘pure nonsense’ as Trump administration campaigns against social media regulation
Micheál Martin did not rule out possibility of Ireland’s involvement in the body last week
Pearse Doherty says majority of proposed funding is clearly intended ‘for military purposes’
Nine will go to the United States including the Taoiseach, who is expected to meet US President Donald Trump
Government to provide €100,000 to the Auschwitz Birkenau Foundation to support its education programme
An advocate says teaching in a way more suited to dyslexic students would have broad benefits for others as well
The ‘triple lock’ requires UN approval to send Irish troops on peacekeeping missions
Simon Harris does not see any scenario in which Ireland would join Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace
‘We must focus on what is within our control,’ Minister says before Government Trade Forum meeting
Involvement comes due to concern court judgment could cause an increase in Irish medical negligence cases
The US president has climbed down over Greenland, for now, but the spat has exposed fundamental weakness in the EU
TDs brave a leaky Dáil roof for a chance to comment on the Codswalloper-in-Chief
In speech circulated to diplomats, President warns against policy of ‘might is right’ in global affairs
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices